by Tamar Lechter

Don’t forget about Mom this Sunday, May 10th! Here are some Petworth businesses offering specials to make Mom feel less socially distanced. Bear in mind that many businesses are closed Sunday and will be offering specials on Saturday.

Mother’s Day Brunch and Food Specials

Lulabelle’s Sweet Shop: Order bagels or donuts for your at-home Mother’s Day brunch. Pick them up during their regular grocery hours on Saturday 9:30-3:00.

Backyard Smokespot BBQ: Offering a Mother’s Day lobster meal on Saturday. Check their website for details coming soon!

Little Coco’s: Offering a Mother’s Day Supper Roast Chicken Dinner for 2 or 4 people, including dessert. Add a bottle of Prosecco for $15.

Taqueria Del Barrio: Chef Will Artley is partnering for a Mother’s Day tribute, preparing dishes inspired by their mothers and grandmothers. Owner Anna Bran-Leis will prepare a Mexican fried chicken and a whole fried fish, while Chef Artley will create six different and unique tacos.

Reliable Tavern: They’re celebrating their 3rd birthday this weekend and will be open Thursday – Saturday with lots of specials for Mothers and their friends! Bring your own growler for tap beers ($15/growler, 1/2 gallon). Mention Petworth News and Mother's Day specials for $8 beers! The featured cocktail of the week is the Daisy, the cocktail category that includes Margaritas. Get a margarita, a Sidecar, Chelsea Sidecar, Rum Hound....whatever Daisy they like for $30! They are offering omakase cocktails (whatever you're in the mood for) at $35/mason jar (roughly 4.5 cocktails). Mention Petworth News and Mother's for the $30 price on any cocktail order!

Buna Coffeehouse: On Sunday, Buna will be offering a free drip coffee with any purchase, in honor of Mother’s Day. Great place to pick up breakfast for the whole family!

Gifts for Mom

Willow: Offering a limited number of Mother’s Day gift bags. Order one online for mom to pick up either this Friday from 12-5 at or Saturday 9:30-3:00 next door at Lulabelle’s.

Lulabelle’s Sweet Shop: Offering a limited number of chocolate bar / Mother’s Day card packages for pick up during grocery hours Saturday.

ANXO: Pick up a Mother’s Day Rosé Gift Set! You can choose to pick up from the Kennedy Street location or choose delivery on Saturday or Sunday.