Find the Perfect Dinner, Workout Wear, or Experience for Mother’s Day in Houston
THE MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS IS READY TO TREAT MOM!
Moms get in for free on May 13! Sunday hours at the Museum: 12:15–7 p.m.
Complimentary admission to the MFAH and the two MFAH house museums, Bayou Bend & Rienzi. Admission is also free to the ticketed exhibitions Peacock in the Desert and Michelangelo and the Vatican. A special 20% discount on one item, good at the MFA Shop & the Shop at Bayou Bend. Pick up a gift to remember the day!
Mother’s Day Brunch at the MFA Café on Sunday, May 13 at 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Treat Mom to brunch before or during your Museum visit! This special brunch buffet features prime rib, crab-cake benedicts, salads, antipasto trays, and sweet treats to finish your meal. Make your reservation in advance!
Life Time Celebrates Mom with Exclusive, Mom-Themed Studio Classes and Gifts
Moms seeking a well-deserved, healthy dose of rejuvenation and relaxation are invited to visit all Life Time destinations this Mother’s Day weekend, May 12-13. 
On Saturday, May 12, Life Time will feature four mom-themed classes:
- Yoga & Extended Scalp Massage
- Mat Pilates
- Cycle Signature Sampler
- Studio Signature Sampler
For dads and children looking for the perfect gift for mom, a special array of options will be available online, from LifeSpa gift cards to Pamper and Rejuvenation Packages, to private tennis lessons, Pilates sessions and more. Offers may vary for members and non-members, and additional offers are available in-club.
Through Sunday, May 13, Life Time moms can also take advantage of special kids offers, including BOGO Parents Night Out events, kids tennis programs and more.
Life Time has six locations in Houston: City Centre Houston, Kingwood, Cinco Ranch, Champions, Sugar Land and Humble. Life Time is continuing its expansion in the Houston area with the June 2018 opening of Life Time Athletic Cypress.
More information on all of Life Time’s Mother’s Day offerings, including gifts and class schedules, is available online at www.mylt.life/events/mothers-day.html.
NEW WORKOUT GEAR FROM YOGA DESIGN LAB: (Sold in Houston area at Cherry Blossom Yoga on 16650 Champion Forest Dr. & SOBARE on 2400 Mid Lane #140)
From luxurious, eco-friendly yoga mats to eye-catching Peek-A-Boo Leggings, here’s a guide to some of our favorite Yoga Design Lab products we know mom will love this Mother’s Day.
The Fashionista: Provocateur Leggings ($68)
The Yogi: Mandala Rose Combo Mat ($68)
The On-The-Go Mom: Geo Commuter Mat ($54)
The Nature Lover: Breathe Towel ($39)
The Morning-Stretch Mom: Mandala Cork Wheel ($48)
The Work-A-Holic: Infinity Yoga Ball ($24)
The Eco-Mom: Zoto Bottle ($22)
A FEW LUNCH/DINNER OPTIONS FOR ANY PALATE AT HOUSTON RESTAURANTS:
Fig & Olive —Galleria newcomer Fig & Olive offers both brunch and dinner for its first Mother’s Day in Houston. Brunch features a $42 prix fixe menu with 2 featured cocktails alongside a limited a la carte menu. For dinner, guests can enjoy the restaurant’s $49 prix fixe menu with 1 featured cocktail. A limited a la carte menu is also available. A $30 wine pairing can be added to the PF dinner menu. Reservations can be made by calling the restaurant at 832-632-6632 or via OpenTable.
Hotel Granduca—The Italian-inspired hotel, which recently re-introduced its opulent Sunday Brunch menu, will offer a buffet-style brunch for Mother’s Day. The menu will feature a diverse array of dishes, including a Chef’s carving station featuring everything from Sage & Wild Honey Turkey accompanied by Chardonnay Gravy and Orange Cranberry Peppercorn Chutney and Prime Rib with Baby Brioche Rolls and Community Grains Polenta to Plum Ginger Roasted Ham and Herb-crusted Leg of Lamb. Breakfast Omelets and Frittatas made with farm fresh eggs, Smoked Seafood items, Charcuterie, and an assortment of salads will also be available. To complement the brunch menu, Hotel Granduca will offer complimentary Prosecco. | Adults ~ $75 // Children ~ $25*Guests can make a reservation by calling 713-418-1104 or book through OpenTable.*
Houstonians can also treat Mom to an early Mother’s Day experience at Hotel Granduca’s monthly supper club event, Cafe Rialto on Saturday, May 12 at 7:30 pm. Stationed in the hotel’s elegant Salone Rialto, the evening of food, music, and dancing features a four-course prix fixe menu showcasing everything from Pan Seared Branzino to Beef Tenderloin with Porcini Mushrooms and Scallop Potatoes. Attendees can enjoy the standard Ristorante Cavour menu, or opt for the prix fixe dining option (priced at $50 per person). An optional wine pairing will also be available for $40 + Tax and Gratuity. Guests will be able to dance the night away to the sounds of local entertainer Bubba McNeely. Following the event, guests of Cafe Rialto will receive complimentary valet parking and can enjoy a special room rate of $179 for the night. Reservations can be secured by calling Hotel Granduca at 713.418.1104.
Roka Akor –Go for a Japanese twist this Mother’s Day with a five-course menu at upscale steak, seafood, and sushi restaurant Roka Akor. The eatery will offer a special prix fixe lunch menu from 11 am to 3:30 pm for $68, which will feature Japanese-inspired dishes such as Yuzu Miso Marinated Black Cod, Charred Heirloom Tomato Salad with Black Garlic Dressing, and Snake River Farm Wagyu Filet accompanied by Chili Ginger Sauce. The restaurant will also offer its full dinner menu during lunch as well as from 5 to 11 pm. Reservations can be secured by calling 713.622.1777 or visiting rokaakor.com.
Yauatcha —Houstonians can celebrate mom with Yauatcha Houston’s fleet of elegant offerings this Mother’s Day. Experience everything from delicate dim sum and expertly-crafted cocktails to fragrant tea service and ornate desserts from the restaurant’s in-house patisserie. Reservations can be secured by emailing [email protected], calling 713.357.7588, visiting yauatcha.com/houston/reservations, or via OpenTable.
La Table is offering a Mother’s Day Brunch upstairs in Château on Sunday, May 13 from 10am-3pm. The brunch with feature a raw bar, carving station, pastry corner with dessert and a family-style breakfast including a pastry basket, scrambled eggs, seasonal fruit, buttermilk pancakes, signature orange brioche French toast, chicken apple sausage, Applewood smoked bacon & roasted heirloom potato hash. Adults $65 / Children $29.
Del Frisco’s Double Eagle invites you to celebrate Mom on Sunday, May 13 with an elevated brunch experience at Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse in the Galleria. Featured items include Prime Rib (16oz. for $45/ 20oz. for $55), Lobster Benedict and Filet Benedict (both available for $46), and the full menu will also be available for those interested in dining on signature dishes and award-winning wine selections. Del Frisco’s will be open from 11am-9pm and brunch items will be served form 11 am-3 pm.