1. Monster Kitchen and Bar
If you're Mum's little monster take her to Monster Kitchen and Bar. For the early risers, head for breakfast between 6.30-11am. If lunch is more your style, enjoy a relaxing lite lunch from noon in Monster's Mosaic Lounge. Or looking for an afternoon delight? Monster's high tea offering will be extended to two sittings, at noon and 2pm. Seats are limited. There'll be a fun photo booth all day too. monsterkitchen.com.au
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2. The Howling Moon
Take the wolf pack and savour a high tea up high. From mini servings of apple crumble slice, Nutella slice and donuts to savoury options such as beetroot cured salmon with wasabi creme fraiche and capers in a bagel and goat's cheese and caramelised onion tarts. A glass of sparkling on arrival and activities for the pups. Sittings at 9.30am, noon and 2.30pm. Adults $55, 12-18 $40, under 12 $30, under 3 free. thehowlingmoon.com.au
3. Poachers Pantry
One of the most beautiful settings in the region, Poachers Pantry is celebrating with brunch or lunch. With their focus on the meats they cure and the wine they grow, they ever-changing seasonal menu is always a treat. A complimentary glass of sparkling on arrival with two course brunch $39pp, or a four course lunch for $89pp. Bookings are essential. poacherspantry.com.au
4 The Conservatory Restaurant
A view to die for at the Conservatory Restaurant at the National Arboretum and a special day for mum. There's a la carte breakfast from 8am, $29pp. Try the Mad woman's breakfast of scrambled eggs, grilled bacon, chipolata sausage, real baked beans, thyme roasted tomato, grilled mushrooms and a handmade hash brown. Or a three course lunch,, $59pp with a glass of sparkling on arrival. Full menus and booking at gingercatering.com.au
5 XO
The restaurant will be opening the doors for a special Mother's Day lunch. Intimately set in the dining room, the talented XO team will showcase the best seasonal produce from the Canberra region and beyond across six courses plus dessert. $80pp, limited seating available so book now at xo-restaurant.com.au Their sister venue Morning Glory will also be hosting a brunch from 7am. morning-glory.com.au
Karen Hardy
Email: karen.hardy@canberratimes.com.au
Email: karen.hardy@canberratimes.com.au
