If you’re looking to pamper mom but haven’t the time to sift through the promotions and offers out there to give her the best time, here’s a specially curated list of things we’ve prepared for the perfect mom-and-me day that consists of things to do, eat or buy so she feels like the one in a million woman she deserves to be loved as.
1. Lunch at Ginkyo by Kinki (pictured above)
If you like the convivial open air space at the newly opened One Holland Village mall, consider a lunch there this Mother’s Day weekend at Ginkyo by Kinki. A special occasion set menu highlighting contemporary Japanese takes via dishes like Ginkyo’s signature rice crispies — Uni, Caviar, Ikura, a variety of sushi and sashimi and mains like melt-in-the-mouth Ohmi Wagyu Steak. The dessert is a creamy Kohi Custard Purin dessert, and all mothers can also enjoy a complimentary glass of Sparkling Brut with the set. There’s also a 1-for-1 promo on their signature cocktail, the Kyoto Sour, for all ladies on 12 May.
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2. Lunch at The Prince
The day-to-night alchemy of the Arabian desert is mirrored by changes in The Prince’s space from sunrise to sunset. In daytime, it takes the form of a lively bistro — the perfect setting for a convivial gathering on 12 May 2024, to share a Mother’s Day Brunch. Catch up over communal spreads like the Cold Mezze, replete with velvety Cashew hummus, Pumpkin Baba Ganouj, freshly baked Arabic breads, and more. Mains span diverse options like a sumptuous Lamb Kofta Tagine and tender Harissa Cod. For children under 12, a kid’s menu is available.
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3. High Tea at ANTI:DOTE
If your mom has a sweet tooth but you don’t (or vice versa), ANTI:DOTE does high tea for sweet and savoury palettes exceptional well. Available for the entire month of May, this special high tea set put together by Executive Pastry Chef Yong Ming Choong and Chef de Cuisine Jacky Lai serves everything from bite-sized sandwiches featuring ANTI:DOTE’s ASC Certified Smoked Salmon with Lilliput capers and Ikura Shoyu, or MSC Certified Boston Lobster with a local twist of fish otak and black pepper mayonnaise, to Salt Baked Beetroot Tartlets, a Okinawan Sweet Potato Choux Puff and even Calamansi Macarons. You can pair these with a special cocktail and mocktail tailored for the high tea set, or bring little ones along for their special Children’s High Tea menu — all available from 3-5pm.
Reserve here.
4. Get tipsy at Spago with a view
For a boozy midday interlude, consider Spago, the rooftop bar of Marina Bay Sands. While this promotion is no new addition to Spago’s repertoire, the refreshed ‘Spago Sun-kissed Saturdays’ — which happen every first Saturday of the month from 1pm to 4pm — is back with new cocktails, champagne and beers, free-flow throughout the three hours with a live acoustic band to boot. On the menu, mark drinks like Rough Love, a vibrant combination of Tanqueray gin, champagne, shiso umeshu and a squeeze of lime, and the Peace on Earth, shaken with tropical rum punch, passionfruit, orgeat and coconut. Then, pair them with starters such as the Japanese fried chicken “karaage”, or mains like the honey miso broiled black cod or the vegetarian falafel burger — this is good food, with good music, and a good view.
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5. Find radiance at Dior Beauty Prestige La Suite
Pampering doesn’t just mean eating the day away. A real treat for your mom can come in the form of skin treatments, especially one signed of by Dior Beauty. Book your mother the Dior Beauty Prestige La Suite’s High-Precision Treatment, which consists of a 45-minute facial massage session that refines facial contours, encourages cell rejuvenation, and visibly firms the skin, enhancing facial attributes. You could also consider the Micro-Abrasian Radiance treatment, which uses just the Sapphire Crystal Micro-Abrasion to give an immediate radiance boost. For good measure, add on the Lucibel Mask Light Therapy — a relaxing LED mask treatment for visibly brighter complexion and rejuvenated skin in just 15 minutes. Brighter eyes and big smile will be guaranteed after.
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6. Visit the Goddess: Brave. Bold. Beautiful. Exhibition at ArtScience Museum
Why not celebrate women in general while you are doting on the woman that brought you into this world? (This is also a good follow-up to Spago should you choose to head there) Unfolding across eight zones, the Goddess exhibition tells the captivating, powerful and lesser-known stories of women in film. Through behind-the-scenes photographs, archival material, projections, and stunning original costumes worn by the likes of Marilyn Monroe, Zendaya, Michelle Yeoh and Zhang Ziyi, rediscover the complex characters, collective strength and endless creativity of pioneering and contemporary stars who have redefined our vision of what a Goddess is today.
Buy tickets here.
7. Dinner at Yan Ting
For those who prefer the comfort of Asian dishes (or specifically Cantonese fare), Yan Ting’s 7 course Mother’s Day Exquisite Set Menu will probably be approved by the most discerning taste buds of the family. Starting of with a plentiful appetiser quad that includes the likes of Steamed Mushroom Dumpling with Truffle and Peking Duck with Garden Salad and Balsamico, the meal till traverse the richness of seas with a Double-boiled Fish Maw Concommē with Sea Whelk, then follow up with comforting numbers like Braised Homemade Spinach Tofu, and a main of Steamed Rice Vermicelli with Boston Lobster, Egg White and Chinese Wine. But what is probably the best is the Dessert Platter selection, which includes everything from Fresh Fruits, Chilled Bird’s Nest, Chilled Mango Sago Cream with Pomelo and Refreshing Aloe Vera Jelly. Available everyday till the end of the week.
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8. Dinner at GEMMA
For the mom’s who would appreciate a further trip out of the ordinary, head over to GEMMA for a Italian culinary journey infused with love, care and devotion. The specially curated four-course Italian sharing menu includes delights such as Spaghetti ‘Monograno Felicetti’ and Cacio & Pepe, along with the exquisite 30-Days Dry Aged T-Bone Fiorentina Steak, served with Whipped Agria Potato, Purple Sage, Fermented Parsnip, and Mugnuli Wild Broccoli, accompanied by Garlic Salmoriglio and Pecorino. To top it off, GEMMA has partnered with Laurent Bernard Chocolatier for the occasion, with the first 50 mothers who order the exclusive Mother’s Day menu will be gifted a luxurious chocolate gift box.
Reserve here.
9. Drinks at Slate
Slate is Ebb and Flow Group’s latest restaurant and bar offering, which uses ingredients sourced from online grocer Modern Provision (let your mom know that she can recreate the exact drinks and grub if she wants to with their help). Their cocktail menu riffs on an Asian theme, with coastal inflections and an eco-conscious approach. With a space designed to mimic the stony hideout of a cove by the sea, enjoy cocktails It’s Raining Melon, where the entire melon is leveraged with peels and rinds for the pandan gomme syrup, strained juice, with slices for garnish; Smoke on the Water that mixes peated whisky and syrup derived from capsicums; Mango Rock that repurposes green mango skin and seed for syrup, before blending a mix of green mango juice, ripe mango puree, coconut water and rum into a tropical sipper with spicy notes reminiscent of jamu shot and mango lassi. Also, don’t forget to leverage on their free flow wines, beers and prosecco, alongside promo prices for their innovative tipples.
Book now here.
10. Dinner at GU:UM
If your mother is K-Drama watcher, try GU:UM: a departure from the typical Korean grill experience where dishes are prepared and cooked at an open kitchen before being served to you. The contemporary grill concept offers prime cuts of red meat and poultry seasoned with a curated selection of house-made marinades; or simply salted for guests to savour natural flavours. The freshest bounty from the sea is also kissed by the fire and presented in delectable seafood dishes. Bring mum here for a new experience, and kindle your connection with her in a cosy, comforting and warm ambience that feels much like sitting by a fire with loved ones.
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12. Weekend escapade at One&Only Desaru Coast
Just a 90-minute ferry ride from Singapore, One&Only Desaru Coast makes for a fuss-free and convenient destination if the option of an extended family Mother’s Day celebration is on your cards. Upon your arrival at Desaru Coast Ferry Terminal, a 5-minute luxury car will transfer you to the secluded beachfront sanctuary, where you can book the four-bedroom Villa that can house up to 10 guests and includes a 27 metre private pool and a home study. Or opt for the suites, if its just your parents, for a smaller party. Then, visit Ember Beach Club for a slide of tipsy paradise, head to their wellness centre (featuring a newly christened spa offering exclusive treatments made in collaboration with luxury skincare brand Augustinus Bader), play some golf, or explore the island with one of their guides.
Book here.
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