I remember my mother's prayers and they have always followed me. They have clung to me all my life. -- Abraham Lincoln
Mom's Day...
Throughout the world and history, mothers have been celebrated. As About.com's Guide to Women's History Jone Johnson Lewis tells us, mothers have been officially honored in some way since ancient times.
In the United States, the history of Mother's Day dates back to the 1800s and the efforts of Julie Ward Howe and Anna Reeves Jarvis. Though both women met with support for their separate ideas, it was actually Anna's daugther, Anna Jarvis, who had the most. After her mother passed away, she pledged to crusade the idea for the establishment of a memorial to mothers.
Milestones came in 1908 (the first service held in honor of mothers) and 1914, when President Woodrow Wilson passed a bill declaring Mother's Day a national holiday. Although Miss Jarvis ultimately became an opponent of how Mother's Day was celebrated in this country, she was indeed the person to power it to its official status. Today, Mother's Day is always celebrated on the second Sunday in May.
Brunch...
One popular way to express love for Mom is to treat her to brunch. In San Francisco, the following restaurants are offering special Mother's Day brunches on May 13th. Make a reservation direct or through OpenTable - listing 121 different Mother's Day menus and offers.
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A16
2355 Chestnut Street, 415.771.2216
Cuisine: Italian
Brunch: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. / a la carte menu, $3-$21.
Reserve Now. - Absinthe Brasserie and Bar
398 Hayes Street
Cuisine: French
Brunch: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. / a la carte, $3-$16. - Bistro Boudin
160 Jefferson Street, Upper Level, 415.928.1849
Cuisine: American Seafood
Brunch: 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Reserve Now. - Campton Place Restaurant
340 Stockton Street, 415.955.5555
Cuisine: California
Brunch: 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. - Citizen Cake
399 Grove Street, 415.851.2228
Cuisine: American
Brunch: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. / a la carte, $2.50-$13.San Francisco Guide Ingrid Taylor has written a wonderful overview of things-to-do in the city for Mother's Day, breaking down dining and gift ideas for Mom. Thanks, Ingrid!
- Elite Cafe
2049 Fillmore Street, 415.346.8668
Cuisine: Creole/Cajun
Brunch: 10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. / a la carte, $2-$20. - Greens
Building A, Fort Masion Center, 415.771.6222
Cuisine: Vegetarian/Vegan
Brunch: 10:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. / a la carte, $4-$13. - Hornblower Cruises & Events
Hornblower Landing at Pier 3
Cuisine: Californian
Brunch: 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. / 12 p.m. – 2 p.m., general. - Il Fornaio
1265 Battery Street, 415.986.0100
Cuisine: Italian
Brunch: 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. / a la carte, $3-$10. - Jack Falstaff
598 Second Street, 415.346.8585
Cuisine: California
Brunch: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Reserve Now. - MarketBar
1 Ferry Building, 415.434.1100
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Brunch: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. - MoMo's
760 2nd Street, 415.227.8660
Cuisine: American
Brunch: 11:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. / a la carte, $6-$25. - Rose Pistola
532 Columbus Avenue, 415.399.0499
Cuisine: Italian - The Terrace at the Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco
600 Stockton Street, 415.773.6198
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Brunch: 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Reserve Now.Also, don't forget about Afternoon Tea with Mom. The Ritz-Carlton San Francisco offers tea services throughout the week in the Lobby Lounge, $32-$45 per person.
- Town Hall
342 Howard Street, 415.908.3900
Cuisine: American - Top of the Mark
999 California Street, 415.616.6916
Cuisine: California
Brunch: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. / $59 per adult, $39 per child aged 4-12 / includes one glass of champagne. - Washington Square Bar & Grill
1707 Powell Street, 415.982.8123
Cuisine: Italian
Brunch: 10:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. - XYZ
181 Third Street, 415.817.7836
Cuisine: New American
Brunch: 10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. / a la carte menu, $3-$24.
Reserve Now.----------
Photo reprinted with permission of the Ritz Carlton San Francisco.
