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The Best Local Hotspots and Hideaways to Celebrate Mother’s DayCompiled by Rita Mauceri and Michael Darling, Ledger Contributing Writers

EatWe all know Mother’s Day starts with brunch (unless Mom is lucky enough to get served a fresh-from-the-steamer cappuccino in bed … hint, hint). There are plenty of restaurants serving up cham-

pagne-tinged special menus on May 14th. But if you want to treat your special lady to

something truly unique, try one of these tasty choices that take the art of eating to a whole new level.

Kismet This bright little gem nestled on Hollywood Boulevard is a new favorite for Los Feliz foodies. The Mideast-meets-Cali

cuisine is designed to be eaten family-style and dishes like “kuku” (a

Middle Eastern-style frittata with swiss chard, barberries, white beans, greens, and yogurt) and “shakshuka” (poached eggs in tomato stew, served with bread) are sure to be hits with mom. The deluxe order here: The Turkish-ish Breakfast. 4648 Hollywood Blvd. 323-409-0404. Information: kismetlosangeles.com

Redbird Head Downtown where “dining is a religious experience,” according to Zagat. Neal Fraser, the man behind it, delivers stunning, modern food and creative cocktails served up in the old open-air rectory of the Vibiana Cathedral Downtown. Our pick: Shrimp and grits with soft egg, cocoa nib and chipotle mole. 114 East Second St. 213-788-1191. Information: redbird.la

Little Dom’s A classic neighborhood spot on Hillhurst, Little Dom’s can be hard to get into

on busy weekend nights and holidays, but get on the books and treat your lady to a modern Italian-style brunch of grilled meatballs and poached eggs or scrambled eggs bruschetta. They also serve up some mean morning

cocktails. 2128 Hillhurst Ave. 323-661-0055. Information: littledoms.com/breakfast

Eggslut Good food doesn’t have to be fancy. If the family is down with going to a place with “slut” in the

Moms love breakfast in bed as long as you let her sleep in a little bit too. Photo: Getty Images.

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Eggslut. Photo: Arnold Gatilao.

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name on Mother’s Day, and also ok with a super-casual experience, this is for you. We’re partial to the original downtown hotspot, but the new Glendale location on Brand is a convenient option. Treat mom to a “Slut” (cage-free coddled egg nestled on top of smooth potato purée, poached in a glass jar, topped with gray salt and chives, and served with slices of baguette. 252 S. Brand Blvd. Glendale. 818-484-5911. eggslut.com

PlayAfter you’ve filled up on deli-cious morning eats, it’s time to hit the town and have some fun. Depending on your tastes (and mom’s, of course), there are so many nearby choices, from artsy to adventurous, sweet to soothing. Here are some worth checking out.

Museum of Ice Cream Make Mother’s Day super-sweet by surprising mom with a set of tickets to the Museum of Ice Cream. In LA for a limited time only, it is one of the coolest tickets in town. May 14th is sold out, but other days are available, so get in now and experience the fun. Information: museumoficecream.com

Natura Spa The Korean spa experience is not for everyone, but those who enjoy it are downright addicted. And nothing offers the same mega-dose of relaxation that you get from a hot soak, steam, sauna, and salt scrub. In just a few hours, you can wash away months of stress. Daily admission: $20. 3240 Wilshire Blvd. 213-381-2288. Information: natura-spa.com

Mothering & Daughtering: A Day For Body & Soul, Together Mother-daughter duo (how appropriate) and best-selling co-authors Sil and Eliza Reynolds team up for “an intimate day of inspiration, truth-seeking, and nourishment” on the Saturday before Mother’s Day. The event takes place at Wanderlust Hollywood and is open to mothers

and daughters 18 and older. Tickets are $139 in advance. Information: wanderlusthollywood.com/eventsThe Art of Kokedama On Saturday May 6th, Potted hosts a workshop on the ancient art of Kokedama aka Japanese string gardens. Enjoy an afternoon of DIYing and greenery, and when it’s all done, mom goes home with a beautiful gift as well. Price: $60. Start at 11:00 a.m. 3158 Los Feliz Blvd. 323-665-3801. Information: pottedstore.com

Cooking Class And Brunch There’s nothing better than delicious homemade food. At Eatz’s Mother’s Day cooking class you’ll make a sweet potato hash, eggs en cocotte with smoked salmon & chives, French toast stuffed with sweet cream cheese and berries and other delicious dishes. After that you’ll get to enjoy the fruits (and meat and eggs) of your labor. All the while, you’ll be sipping on bottomless Mimosas and peach Bellinis (provided you are of age!). A Mother’s Day dinner class is also available. Tickets are $105. EATZ, Sun. May 14th, 12 p.m. 612 N. La Brea Ave. Information: eatzla.com

Andell Family Sundays: Eye On African Art Spend Mother’s Day with the family, creating and looking at art. First you’ll take a guided tour of African art in the exhibition “The Inner Eye: Vision and Transcendence in African Arts.” Then, the whole family will make art inspired by the exhibit. While you’re there, show the kids the moving cars of Chris Burden’s Metropolis II and perhaps even hold a picnic on the luscious Hancock Park grass. Free with LACMA general admission. LACMA, Sun. May 14th, 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. 5905 Wilshire Blvd. Information: (323) 857-6010, lacma.org Zimmer Children’s Museum Mother’s Day All day the Zimmer will be free in celebration of mom! Your kids will enjoy exhibits like the Giant Tzedakah Pinball,

the Construction Zone and the Discovery Airport, where they can fly a real plane to destinations near and far. Free. Zimmer Children’s Museum Sun. May 14th, 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. 6505 Wilshire Blvd., #100. Information: zimmermuseum.org Fiber Mobiles with Mimi Haddon: A CraftLab Family Workshop In celebration

of the Craft and Folk Art Museum’s upcoming fiber exhibit, make your own fiber art. Drop in anytime during this two hour class and let sculptor Mimi Haddon teach you how to make a fiber mobile using wire, thread, fabric, tassels and poms to create unique hanging art for your home. Free. Craft And Folk Art Museum, Sun. May 14th, 1:30 p.m. to 3:30

p.m. 5814 Wilshire Blvd. Information: cafam.com Mommie Dearest Are you not on good terms with your mother? Have you been watching Feud and want more Joan Crawford awfulness in your life? Do you HATE wire hangers? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you might

Continued next page…Potted on Los Feliz Boulevard will help you make this lovely Kokedama for your mom. Photo: pottedstore.com

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want to attend this special screening of the 1981 cult classic presented by Vidiots. Based on the incendiary memoir by Christine Crawford, Mommie Dearest rips away Hollywood legend Joan Crawford’s carefully maintained façade to reveal the (alleged) monster underneath. Faye Dunaway gives a tour de force performance as Crawford. Tickets are $18. The Theater at The Ace Hotel, Sun. May 14th, 4 p.m. 929 S. Broadway. Information: theatre.acehotel.com

Pretty2Me Mother’s Day Paint & Sip This inspirational organization teaches tween and teen girls the power of LYF (Loving Yourself First)—a

lesson we can all benefit from. Their Mother’s Day gathering is being held at the CTRL Collective in Playa Vista and offers a chance to relax, sip, paint, and enjoy some live jazz. Tickets are $50. 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. 12575 Beatrice St., Los Angeles. Information: pretty2me.org

The Broad This contemporary art icon has quickly become a favorite in Los Angeles. Well worth a trip downtown on Mother’s Day, its latest exhibit, Oracle, will be up and running on Mother’s Day. The Broad is located at 221 S. Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90012 and open 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Sundays. Information: thebroad.org

Stronghold Climbing Gym What started in 1904 as a California Edison Company steam power plant is now home to Stronghold where mom and the rest of the family can free-climb to their hearts’ content. This place is a blast (they do birthday parties too) and it may leave you sore the next day, but it will also leave you feeling strong and invincible. 650 S. Avenue 21. 323-505-7000. Information: strongholdclimb.com

Moonlight Rollerway Skate away the day (and skate off all those brunch carbs) at this retro-styled rollerskate arena in Glendale. Music is great, crowd is fun, and nothing makes you feel happy like strapping on some skates and floating side-by-side with a loved one. Afternoon, all ages 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Admission is $9. Skate rental is $5. 5110 San Fernando Rd. Glendale. 818-241-3630. Information: moonlightrollerway.com

LoveWhat women really want for Mother’s Day, most of all, is love. So dish that out to the max. In addition, you may want to show mom how much you love her with a gift or goodie. Make it a win-win and support local shops and artisans while you’re giving the lucky lady in your life something that show how special she is.

Justina Blakeney Artwork Local Silver Lake style maven Justina Blakeney is one of our favorite L.A. moms and also one of our go-tos for cool gift items. For Mother’s Day, the perfect choice is a copy of Justina’s hand-drawn artwork entitled, appropriately, “New Mama.” Better yet, proceeds go to Planned Parenthood. Information: shop.thejungalow.com/products/new-mama

Lovely Things from Lake Step foot inside this Silver Lake boutique and you will want to buy one of everything. Owner and curator Melissa Lovoy has amassed a small but stunning collection of clothing, jewelry, apothecary items and home décor. The problem won’t be finding something for mom; it will be deciding which one. 1618-1/2 Silver Lake Blvd. Los

Angeles 90026. 323-664-6522 Info: lakeboutique.com

Maya Brenner Another local mama, jewelry designer Maya Brenner has a cult following, far and wide. While she’s known for her celebrity fans and signature “initial” necklaces, her new line of caviar-bead bracelets and geometric necklaces are timeless and breathtaking. Info: mayabrenner.com

Sexy Snaps with Rosalind Guder Eagle Rock-based photographer Rosalind Guder knows how to make women look amazing. Her easy, breezy demeanor and relaxed home studio turn portrait sessions into something fun rather than stiff and painful. Treat mom to her own individualized session, complete with makeup artist. Information: rosalindguder.com

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Owner Melissa Lavoy always has something special at her finely curated shop, Lake Boutique, on Silver Lake Boulevard. Photo: lakeboutique.com

Moms like flowers too. Photo: Getty Images.

Faye Dunaway as Joan Crawford in Mommie Dearest.