Getting ready for Mother's Day fare

Mom's Day out

If Mother's Day at your house means a reservation, check out the menu at BLU restaurant and Bar. Its Mother's Day brunch features the Mom's Drunken Trifle. BLU is at 1 Center St., Folly Beach. 588-6658.

Woodlands Inn will host an interactive Mother's Day brunch on May 9. The brunch buffet is titled "Cooking Inspirations From Mom" and features the inn's chefs and their mothers serving food at a variety of culinary stations throughout the mansion.

The brunch will feature a live jazz duo, complimentary valet parking, a parting gift for Mom and outdoor dining, weather permitting. Seatings begin at 11:30 a.m. The $49 cost excludes tax and gratuity. A special children's menu is available for $14. Reservations are recommended. Call 308-2115 or visit www.woodlandsinn.com.

Wine dinner

Adam Campbell will host a wine dinner at Laura Alberts Tasteful Options at 7:30 p.m. today. Call to reserve at 881-4711. The location is 891 Island Park Drive, Daniel Island.

Crawfish boil

Home Team BBQ-West Ashley hosts the 2nd Annual Americana Crawfish Boil. The $10 admission includes one serving of crawfish; additional servings are $5. Abita Beer will offer a taste of Cajun country, and Purple Haze will be the prince of all specials. Live music begins at 4 p.m. and will feature Campbell Brown, Jason Stokes and Frank Nelson, along with other guests. The Stewart & Winfield Band starts at 8 p.m. Visit www.hometeambbq.com.

Fire closes Amalfi's

Amalfi's restaurant at 250 Spring St. suffered a kitchen fire last week and is closed. It is part of the Best Western Hotel on Lockwood Boulevard. A reopening date has not been set.

Macaroons and more

Macaroon Boutique has opened at 45 John St., and the French-style macaroons will make Pierre Herme proud. On the menu: baguettes, brioche, patisseries, macaroons, cookies and truffles. Future plans include quiches, tarts and coffee service.

Kickin' again

The Kickin' Chicken on James Island is celebrating its grand reopening. Check it out at 1175 Folly Road or www.kickinchicken.com.

A helping hand

Piggly Wiggly is pigging out in its support for the Feed the Need program. Agencies will receive perishable produce, deli and other goods that can be used in their outreach programs for feeding those in need.

Corks for a cause

Stop by La Tabella and guess how many corks are in the carafe. Each guess will cost $2, and all proceeds benefit the Lowcountry Food Bank, plus all the corks are donated to the S.C. Cork Recycling Program. The winner will be announced Saturday. Check out the new menu, too. La Tabella is at 979 Harborview Road, James Island. Visit www.latabella.net.

Fresh air and drinks

Tasty Thai and Sushi at 350 King St. backs its bar to the outside and is featuring daily cocktail specials. Call 577-8813.

Coats for a cause

The Woodlands Inn has ditched its dress code, and all the closeted jackets and blazers are being donated to the Summerville Workforce Center. The recipients are military veterans seeking new careers. Check out the new menu and make plans to join the inn in its first arts-based community celebration of July 4. Woodslands is at 125 Parsons Road, Summerville. Visit www.woodlandsinnandresort.com or call 308-2115.

Bakery to open

Friday is the grand opening of the Great Harvest Bread Co. in Belle Hall Shopping Center, Mount Pleasant. Stop by daily and get a free slice from the "bread board." On the menu: breads, sweets, cookies, sweet breads, sandwiches (11 a.m.-3 p.m.) and coffee from Charleston Coffee Roasters. Call 881-7310.

Not gone 'fa' long

The Do Re Mi pizza shop that called Sea Island Shopping Center home for 14 years now is tossing the dough at The Shops at Brickyard. A Friday opening is planned. The Shops are at 2700 U.S. Highway 17, Mount Pleasant.