In the UK, Mothering Sunday falls in March, but in the US, it’s this weekend.

Basically, while hundreds of Londoners are probably just inching themselves back into their mums’ good books/basking in the fast fading glow of an aura of ‘worthy progeny’ ,  New Yorkers have this weekend to mend or fray that loving bond that exists between mother and child.

Never fear! Metrotwin is here to help with some no-fail suggestions to celebrate the (older) woman in your life.

Spa day

Make sure Mothering Sunday lasts a whole day and not just the time it takes to pick up the phone and be lectured on your diet, by booking your dear old Ma a  day trip to  a luxury New York spa. She’ll come out so relaxed she won’t so much as raise an eyebrow when you’re twenty minutes late to pick her up, explaining through a mouthful of burger that you’re just finishing off your breakfast.

Dining Out

A nice way to treat your Mum (and yourself at the same time!) is to suggest a dinner on the town. You could seriously push the boat out, maybe try a nice steakhouse, perhaps some fresh seafood, or just have a nice chilled out meal in an Italian restaurant.

Box of Chocolates

Maybe you live too far away to do dinner. No matter! It’s the thought that counts after all, and rather than get all risky with odd items that look super cool on the Shopping Channel but like the dusty cupboard fodder of tomorrow in real life, why not fall back on that old classic – the box of chocolates? Oh, but like, nice, yeah? None of that drugstore stuff.

Afternoon Tea

This is a good choice, because unless your mother is one of those incredible monied Upper East Side sorts who dresses head to toe in Chanel tweet and who has never been seen in public without her pearls on since 1972, afternoon tea at a nice hotel will be a rare treat. And if she is? Well, lucky you, Nate Archibald.

Be There

For many moms, accustomed as they are to low expectations and recession-hit offspring, just the fact that you have a) remembered and b) are there, is often enough. But hey, the weather is supposed to be great this weekend, so why not just go on a nice walk?

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We’ve been busy bees on Metrotwin this week and there is loads of new places to share with you.

New Lists

Mothers’ Day Must Haves – It’s not too late to redeem yourself, you terrible excuse for a child.

Members Only – A sad gap on this list as the East Room burnt down this Thursday, but there are plenty more places in London and NYC where you can avoid the alcopop drinking riff raff.

New Places

Tillman’s – Soul with a side of grilled cheese.

Japas55 – An ever-so-slightly elusive karaoke bar.

Dream Bags Jaguar Shoes – The run down bag and shoe shops are (quite literally) a front for a hipster heaven.

ICA – Large London arts complex, currently under threat of closure.

Balham Bowls Club - Pretend you’re a right Royal Tenenbaum in this quirky South London bar.

Peep – Thai restaurant with one-way mirrored toilets. Fascinating with a side of terrifying to go please…

The Little Bay – It’s hard to define the cuisine, but you can definitely tick the ‘good value’ box for price.

The Museum of Art and Design – MAD by name….different by nature, this museum of American craftwork is one to check out.

The Rye Hotel - There is, apparently, a posh part of Peckham after all.

Blue Smoke - Give me a B! B! And a cuuuuuuue.

Paolina – This Thai cafe in Kings Cross is a bit of a secret gem.

Quirinale – Another lesser-known spot, this time an Italian in Westminster.

The Vortex Jazz Club – Ambient noodles (musical ones) seven nights a week.

The Met Opera House - A powerhouse of classical music/

Pies ‘n’ Thighs – You have to love the variety of Metrotwin! This is a recently re-opened Southern cooking cafe in Williamsburg, not (sadly) a dessert themed stripclub.

Read more…

This might be a tad confusing to US readers as Mother’s Day in the US isn’t until May 10th, but in the UK,  ‘Mothering Sunday’ (which sounds like it should be followed by ‘Smothering Monday’)  is this weekend.

Wahanda, our wonderful partners who, although  based in the UK, are a global health and wellness community, have created a great new list to help you find the perfect relaxing, pampering place to take your dear old Ma for a bit of ‘r and r’.

Mother’s Day Must-Haves

Because let’s face it, a bunch of broken daffodils and a pasta painting were really cute when you were six, but now you know the difference between al dente and al forno, you really should have upped your game.

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