Wine, reservations and museums: Nine ways to celebrate Mom in RI this weekend

-from Providence Journal

Mother's Day is Sunday, and it's one of the busiest restaurant days of the year, as many want to celebrate Mom with a lovely meal.

There are many choices all around Rhode Island. You'll find brunches at restaurants, rooftops or vineyards.

There are also adventures to be enjoyed that can be part of any special day. Think a river cruise, a tarot card reading or a visit to a fun museum.

Reservations are highly suggested, and don't forget to include children in your count so that restaurants can be prepared for your entire party.

What matters most is to plan ahead and let Mom ride shotgun on the way. She wants to enjoy the journey, too.

Here are nine ways to enjoy a Rhode Island Mother's Day.

Sakonnet Vineyard

Sakonnet Vineyard, the Little Compton winery at 162 West Main Road, offers their Sunday brunch from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. with items including a Yogurt Parfait with berries and granola, Egg White & Veggie Frittata, Croque Madame, a Breakfast Flatbread topped with egg, arugula, Cheddar cheese and choice of meat and a San Marzano Flatbread. Wine cocktails will be available, including Mama’s Sunset made with Eye of the Storm Rosé, Mother’s Vine Spritz made with Vidal Blanc and the Mom-Momsa made with Blanc de Blancs. Reservations can be made by emailing [email protected] or calling (401) 635-8486. After 3 p.m., guests can enjoy Sakonnet’s regular menu of small plates, cheese boards, charcuterie and flatbreads.

Newport Vineyards

There is a Brunch Buffet with limited reservations available between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. at Newport Vineyards & Taproot Brewing Co., 909 East Main Road, Middletown, with chef-attended stations. The cost is $80 for adults and guests 13 years of age and older; $27 for ages 3 to 12. Tax and gratuity are additional. The price includes buffet, coffee and juice. Wine, beer, brunch cocktails and mocktails are available for additional purchase. Moms receive $10 off a purchase of $25 or more in the Marketplace that day.

Newport Car Museum 

Before or after your brunch or dinner, you can bring Mom to the Newport Car Museum, 1947 West Main Road, Portsmouth. It's free for her with the purchase of an adult ticket, on Sunday, May 11. The hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. While the exceptional car collection is the major draw, there are also many eclectic mid-century modern furniture pieces on exhibition. The admission costs are $20 for adults; $17 for seniors, military and students; and $10 for those aged 5 to 12 (with an adult). Learn more at newportcarmuseum.org.

Blu Violet Rooftop Bar

Blu Violet, the rooftop restaurant at Aloft Providence, 191 Dorrance St., Providence, has a new summer menu, cocktails and look on the seventh floor. They will be open for lunch Friday, May 9, Saturday, May 10, and Sunday, May 11, at noon. Enjoy the city views.

Capriccio

Capriccio, 2 Pine St., Providence, offers seating times for Mother’s Day dinner from noon to 7 p.m. All Moms get the choice of a free Champagne Mimosa or Bellini cocktail with selections from their regular menu, as well as several specials. There is free valet parking at the corner of Pine and Dyer streets. Reserve online.

Sarto

Guests can celebrate Mother's Day at Sarto, 86 Dorrance St., Providence, where there will be a full brunch menu offering appetizers including a Pancetta Frittata, Deviled Eggs and Italian “Pop Tarts.” Also on the menu are Eggs in Purgatory (poached eggs in fra diavolo sauce) and Nutella Crespella (crepes, Nutella, whipped cream, strawberries and vanilla soil). There’s also a selection of brunch sweets, including Ciambella Romagnola (a sweet and tart Italian breakfast cake served with lemon zest icing). There's also a brunch cocktail menu. Reservations begin at 10 a.m.

Rooftop at the Providence G

“Cocktails with Mom!” will be served from noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday, May 11, at the Rooftop at the Providence G, 100 Dorrance St., Providence. There is outdoor terrace seating, firepit seating and city skyline views. It is fully weatherized. There is complimentary valet parking at the Providence G available to Rooftop guests on a first-come, first-served basis.

Leyden Farm Vineyard

Leyden Farm Vineyard and Winery, 160 Plain Meeting House Road, West Greenwich, will host a Mother's Day Market on Sunday, May 11, from noon to 5 p.m.

It's Tarot & Sip at Leyden Farm on Saturday, May 10, from noon to 4:30 p.m. The cost is $30 for the reading, which must be reserved in advance. Wine is sold separately. The tarot readings are with Jamie Chatel, founder of Arrow Tarot, for 15 minutes and must be booked online. Email [email protected] for more information.

Providence River Boat Company

Providence River Boat Company, 101 Dyer St., Providence, is hosting Mother's Day Weekend Mimosa Cruises on both May 10 and 11 with morning and early-afternoon slots available. Mimosas on Board can be sipped while enjoying the waterways. The cost is $30 to $40. Learn more by emailing [email protected]. Charcuterie boards from theperfectparcel.biz are sold separately. They launch from the landing.