Can’t impress mom with your cooking? Try scoring a special reservation to celebrate Mother’s Day on Sunday, May 12. Of course, brunch is the move here and so many New York City restaurants are pulling out the stops to celebrate moms, grandmothers, step-moms, dog moms - whoever wants to indulge in special mid-morning through mid-afternoon meals. Here’s where to treat mom to a top notch meal this spring.
For a special Mother’s Day experience, Parker’s is hosting a live jazz brunch with a prix fixe menu, plus an unlimited make-your-own mimosa bar. Menu highlights include Parker’s Seafood Platter with prawn cocktail, snow crab claws, ahi tuna tartar, cocktail sauce, lemon; Duck and Waffles with gochujang glaze, scallion waffles and honey butter; Lox and Caviar with naan, everything spiced creme fraiche and dill, and more. Brunch will run from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., and is $78 for adults and $55 for kids. The Bubble bar is $15 for one visit, $35 for three visits and $60 for unlimited visits, per person.
For an unforgettable celebration, La Marchande is offering live music and a special gift for moms: a complimentary bouquet of flowers with any purchase of an exclusive Mother’s Day cocktail. A $95 per guest brunch from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. ($45 for children 12 and under) will offer selections from the raw bar, charcuterie and cheeses, housemade pastries, and the choice of entrée per guest. Beverage add-ons include a Bloody Mary Bar or Champagne Buffett.
A department store brunch is a classic way for some quality mom time. After browsing Shoe Heaven, head up to L'Avenue at Saks, an outpost of the upscale Paris bistro on Avenue Montaigne. A special Miss Saint Germain cocktail made with vodka, elderflower, strawberry, mint, and lemon and topped off with sparkling wine will be offered along with L’Avenue’s standard brunch menu until 4 p.m.
Book a table at Michelin-Starred Le Jardinier for a 3-course Mother’s Day brunch menu featuring spring's finest bounty. Dish highlights include starters such as avocado faruci with tomato gazpacho and Maine lobster with cocktail sauce or grilled yellowfin tuna with yuzu crème fraiche and edamame with nigella seeds. Main course options include but not limited to Australian lamb loin with spiced eggplant, black eyed peas and sumac, or Carolina gold rice risotto with stinging nettles and baby artichokes topped with parmesan. The meal is rounded out with La Rose, a strawberry cheesecake mousse with chiffon cake and pineapple compote. Tickets are $155 per person.
Aquavit is offering an exquisite Nordic take on Mother's Day brunch. Chef Emma Bengtsson’s tasting menu begins with a buffet spread of Aquavit's specialties, including house-pickled Herring, Shrimp Skagen Toast, Gravlax, Cold
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