Where to Dine on Mother’s Day 2017
It’s practically impossible to chip away at the lifetime debt we owe our moms — making Mother’s Day just another one of the 365 days she deserves our unadulterated thanks. Still, if you’re going to make reparations this coming Sunday (May 14th), they might as well involve truffles and copious amounts of champagne, at distinguished spots like Del Posto, L’Amico, Balaboosta and more.
Del Posto
If anyone’s worth a special occasion reservation at Del Posto, it’s mom. So pull out all the stops with an eight-course, $179 Captain’s Menu, featuring shareable luxuries like Hamachi with golden caviar, Wagyu Beef Carpaccio, Roman Sheep’s Milk and Black Truffle Bauletti, and Wild Branzino in saor.
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Laurent Tourondel’s successful Italian venture has booked a live jazz band to soundtrack brunch from 11 am – 3:30 pm, and complement elegant, upbeat specials like Peekytoe Crab Crostini with smashed peas, Omelette Souffle Cacio e Pepe paired with rucola salad, and Smoked Salmon Pizzas piped with lemon zest and marscarpone.
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Honor your own balaboosta (Yiddish for wonderful mother) at Einat Admoney’s homestyle Nolita favorite, offering $10 cocktails, “Mortar and Pestle” Hummus, Fried Olives with organic labne, and Chicken Under a Brick with gremolata, apricots and Israeli couscous.
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Located at the former site of Brooklyn’s seminal restaurant, Dressler (and headed by its Michelin star-winning chef), Meadowsweet is wooing moms with a complimentary cocktail paired with a $45, two-course brunch of Duck Confit and Poached Eggs, Asparagus and Fontina Omelet or Pappardelle with winter truffle, followed by Chocolate Hazelnut Crunch Cake, Vanilla Panna Cotta, or Donuts with cinnamon sugar and caramel.
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Not only can you pre-order a whole Faroe Island Salmon stuffed with spring greens, Mother’s Day at Rotisserie Georgette coincides with their annual Spring Asparagus Festival, featuring specials like Asparagus Farrotto and Chilled, Roasted or White Asparagus, alternately served with crispy prosciutto, toasted sunflower seeds and mustard vinaigrette.
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Your mom will feel like a true lady that brunches at this doggedly seasonal, unfailingly charming stunner from the Little Owl team, which is opening its private dining room for celebratory parties of 6-12, and repasts of Coconut and Quinoa Pancakes, Arugula and Strawberry Salad, Braised Colorado Lamb Flatbread, and Pan Crisped Cornish Hen.
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This lively Jean-Georges sibling is serving an $128, four-course Tasting Menu for moms, comprised of delicacies like Tuna Tartare with spicy radish, Foie Gras Brulee topped with pineapple-meyer lemon jam, Pepper-Crusted Salmon in a red wine beet reduction, and Beef Tenderloin teamed with soy-garlic mushrooms, crispy potatoes and herbs.
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While hot new brunch options abound in NYC, we’re willing to bet your mom considers Sarabeth’s the bastion of Upper East Side chic. And the eatery is determined not to disappoint, supplementing their regular menu with specials like Smoked Salmon Toast, Blueberry Pancakes and Spring Vegetable Quiche, as well as Lobster Wedge Salad and Petit Filet later on that night.
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