How to Celebrate Mother's Day in Saratoga this Weekend

Mother's Day is the perfect time to treat the moms, grandmas, sisters and aunts in your life! Celebrate the holiday, which falls on Sunday, May 12 this year, by enjoying a delicious brunch at her favorite restaurant in Saratoga or by shopping for that special gift.

Dining Out

Here's a roundup of restaurants you can take mom to this weekend:

Bella Saratoga, 14503 Big Basin Way, 408-741-5115, opens at 10 a.m.

La Fondue, 14550 Big Basin Way, 408-867-3332, opens at 4 pm. Reservations are encouraged.

14490 Big Basin Way, 408-867-9172, opens 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Menu includes typical breakfast and brunch dishes such as hash browns, bacon, eggs, Dutch pancakes and waffles. Call before showing up as it might be busy.

The Basin, 14572 Big Basin Way, 408-867-1906, opens at 5 p.m. An American restaurants with Spanish and Italian influences, this popular eatery offers small plates that include mushroom carpaccio, a variety of delicious salads, to its main fare like penne arrabiata. Reservations are encouraged.

Mother's Day Gift Ideas

Florists in Saratoga

• Happy Valley Florist, 18564 Prospect Rd., 408-777-1254
• Safeway, 12876 Saratoga Sunnyvale Rd., 408-867-0180
• Royal Orchids & Floral Design, 408-993-0313

Saratoga Jewelers

• Deja & Co Exquisite Jewels, 14567 Big Basin Way, 408-872-1177
• Shane Co., 21255 Stevens Creek Blvd., 408-446-3300

14572-B Big Basin Way, or info@saratogachocolates.com, 408-872-1431

• Chocolate Bowls to fill with berries, ice cream or just to leave empty before they are eaten. Each bowl is $12
• Chocolate Flower Pots made every spring for Mother's Day and teacher appreciation gifts. They can be filled with caramel and have a chocolate tulip growing out of the pot. Each is $15
• Gift Boxes come in 6-, 12-, 24- and 48-piece sizes. They can be custom filled with mom's favorite flavors finished with a bow and gift bag.

Saratoga Spas

• Nilou Day Spa, 18576 Prospect Rd., 408-725-2585
• Saratoga Spa, 12361 Saratoga Sunnyvale Rd., 408-252-6280

Gifts for Mom at Westgate Shopping Center

Women's Apparel:

• Any Mountain
• Burlington Coat Factory
• Ella
• Nordstrom Rack
• Old Navy
• PacSun
• Ross Dress For Less
• Target

Health & Beauty

• Annette's Silhouettes
• Brow Arc
• The Salon Professional Academy
• Westgate Beauty Store
• Walmart Neighborhood Market

Mother's Day Event:

Mothers Day Festival, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday May 11-12 at Memorial Park in Cupertino, corner of Stevens Creek Boulevard and  Mary Avenue, sponsored by the World Journal. Come enjoy the event with your mom and family for two days of fun filled with live performances, arts and crafts vendors, and food prepared by Bay Area renowned food trucks. Entertainment includes dance and band performances, and culinary shows by international acclaimed Taiwanese chefs. Details: Peter Ho, 650-259-2045, or Sebastian Liu, 650-259-2024.

TELL US: How are you celebrating Mother's Day in Saratoga? Let us know in the comments section below.