Mother’s Day is fast approaching…see what some of the area’s top restaurants
are doing to honor mom – restaurants like Aujourd’hui,
One, Azure,
blu,
Bristol Lounge, Caffe
Umbra, Chiara,
House, Dan’l
Webster Inn, Excelsior,
Cafe, Meritage,
de la Terre, South
Kitchen, Swans
Cafe, Tosca,
and UpStairs
on the Square – then give them a call to make your reservations.
Aujourd’hui
Pamper
your mother this Mother’s Day with brunch at Aujourd’hui,
where chefs will be preparing a buffet that starts of with an assortment of
breakfast favorites and move on to more afternoon- and evening-friendly fare
like sushi, fresh raw bar selections and an extensive carving station. The buffet,
which will be available from 11:00am until 7:00pm, costs $75 per person, not
including tax, gratuity or beverages ($37 for children between the ages of 3-12
and free for children under 3). Call Aujourd’hui at 617.351.2037 to make reservations.
Avenue One
Chef
Lyon welcomes guests to Avenue
One on Sunday, May 14th for her Mother’s Day brunch. From 11:30am until
3:00pm, Lyon will be serving a buffet of traditional brunch items like eggs
benedict, waffles with fresh strawberries, made-to-order omelets and fluffy
scrambled eggs. For less breakfast-y fare she’ll also be offering roast prime
rib of beef au jus with creamy horseradish; tomato, mozzarella and basil salad;
and sesame soba noodle salad with seared ahi tuna. The Sweet Endings portion
of the buffet includes an assortment of petit fours, cakes, tarts, pies and
chocolate mousse. Brunch costs $45 for adults, $22.50 for children from 5-12
and nothing for children under 4. Call Avenue One at 617.422.5579 to make reservations
or to get more information.
Azure
Chef
Fathman rolls out the red carpet for mom this year with a memorable
Mother’s Day brunch at Azure.
Fathman’s menu features items like Yukon gold potato pancake with smoked trout
salad, caviar oil and crème fraiche; crab cakes with poached eggs, potatoes
and spinach salad; and coffee and ancho rubbed skirt steak with pureed sweet
potatoes, garlicky greens, bacon, tobacco onions and diabolique voodoo sauce.
The a la carte menu will be served from 1:00-7:00pm, so call Azure at 617.933.4800
to book your table.
blu
Spoil
your mom this Mother’s Day at blu,
where chef Tom
Fosnot and pastry chef Lynn Moulton will be offering a special
menu of spring-inspired dishes like asparagus salad with radishes, cauliflower
and Meyer lemon vinaigrette; roasted lobster with fresh pea puree, pea shoots
and ramps with chervil butter; and and lemon mousse with fresh strawberries.
But brunch is only half the fun – every hour on the hour, one lucky mom will
win a spa package courtesy of The Sports Club/LA, blu, Splash Spa and
Salon Fontana. Reservations are available from 11:30am until 3:00pm (with additional
breakfast-ish menu items available from 11:30am-1:30pm). To make reservations
or for more information (like what kind of options they’ve got on their kid’s
menu), call blu at 617.375.8550.
Bristol Lounge at Four Seasons Boston welcomes guests to join them on
Mother’s Day for a casual and festive jazz brunch from 10:00am until 2:30pm.
Settle in at one of the cozy tables and enjoy a menu from chef David
Blessing. The brunch costs $55 per person, not including tax, gratuity
or beverages ($27 for children between the ages of 3-12 and free for children
under 3). Call the Bristol Lounge at 617.351.2053 for reservations and more
information.
Caffe Umbra
Whatever
mom is in the mood for this Mother’s Day, chef Laura
Brennan has got it covered, celebrating the holiday with both a brunch
and a dinner. The three-course prix fixe brunch, which is available from 10:30am
until 2:00pm, costs $26 per person not including tax or gratuity. Children under
the age of twelve can opt for a $15 two course prix fixe option. Brennan pulls
out all the stops, starting things off with complimentary house-made mini scones
and then offering courses like smooth Greek yogurt with granola and strawberry
rhubarb confiture; eggs Florentine – poached eggs with creamed spinach, Tuscan
ham and house-made brioche; and her signature toffee pudding. If you’d prefer
to do dinner instead, Brennan will be serving a special Mother’s Day prix fixe
dinner from 5:00-9:00pm. The three-course menu costs $42 per person with courses
like chicken liver mousse terrine with Roquefort brioche toast; slow cooked
lamb with old fashioned scalloped potatoes and glazed vegetables; and bittersweet
chocolate cake with salted caramel ice cream. Call Caffe
Umbra at 617.867.0707 to reserve your table for Mother’s Day.
Chiara
If the mom in your life would prefer to sleep in on Sunday, May 14th instead
of rushing off to brunch, Chiara in Westwood will be serving a three-course
spring menu from 12:00 to 6:00pm. The menu, which costs $50 for adults and $18
for children under twelve, starts off chef Steve LaCount‘s mini tart
of lobster and scallop salad with mango, cilantro and lime, and then features
options like spring asparagus soup with fresh morels, truffled crème
fraîche and lemon oil; tarragon crusted wild Alaskan King salmon with
pommery mustard risotto, tarragon pesto, creamed asparagus and wild ramps; and
chèvre-hazelnut praline cheesecake with fresh Bing cherry compote. Reservations
are recommended, so call Chiara at 781.461.8118.
Chillingsworth
Back
from its annual winter hiatus, Chillingsworth
in Brewster will kick of their summer 2006 season with a special, multi-course
Mother’s Day luncheon. The luncheon, which will be available from 12:00-3:00pm
on Sunday, May 14th costs $35.00 per person and is expected to include chef
Rabin‘s Chillingsworth Specialties. Call 508.896.3640 to make your reservations.
Coach House
The Coach House at the Harbor View Hotel on Martha’s Vineyard hosts a
Mother’s Day Banquet on Sunday, May 14th. The buffet runs from 11:30am until
5:00pm and costs $35 per person. Chef Joshua Hollinger‘s menu includes
shrimp gazpacho; watercress and crab salad with strawberry vinaigrette; bacon
wrapped pork loin with mushroom ragout; and assortment of fudge brownies and
cookies. In addition to being incredibly well fed, moms will walk away with
handmade chocolate boxes, crafted in their honor. Reservations are recommended,
so call the Coach House at 508.627.3761.
Dan’l Webster
Bring
mom to the Dan’l
Webster Inn for lunch or dinner this Mother’s Day, and toss in a gift
certificate to the spa to soothe her tired feet or smooth out the wrinkles you
may have contributed to. Chefs Robert
Catania and Steve
Chausse have created a menu that includes appetizers like creamy lobster
chowder; and the signature Bleu Cheese Salad Webster with white raisins and
pistachios. Entrees options include roasted salmon au poivre topped with roasted
peppers; and roast rack of pork served with a cranberry and cherry raisin sauce.
Make sure mom saves room for delectable desserts like fresh-made tiramisu and
flourless chocolate gateau. Call the Dan’l Webster at 508.888.3622 for reservations
or more information.
Excelsior
Mother’s
Day diners at Excelsior
can enjoy a three-course prix fixe from chef Eric
Brennan and pastry chef Molly
Hanson from 1:00-4:00pm. Some of Brennan’s courses include smoked Scottish
salmon with white gulf shrimp, grape tomato salsa and avocado salad; egg and
peekytoe crabmeat benedict on griddled brioche with Old Bay hollandaise and
almond crusted asparagus; and duck confit and wood roasted mushroom crepes with
spinach, mascarpone, zucchini and sherry. Hanson chimes in with warm chocolate
cake with chocolate stout ice cream dried cherry compote; and vanilla bean strawberry
panna cotta with rhubarb soup. If you’re not feeling brunchy, you can opt for
the regular dinner menu which will be available until 9:00pm. Call Excelsior
at 617.426.7878 for reservations or more information.
Grotto
Get
to Grotto
for Mother’s Day, where Scott
Herritt will be offering his full menu as well as a build your own three-course
prix fixe menu option for a mere $34 per person. No, really pick any appetizer,
entree and dessert from the full menu (which includes seasonally-inspired dishes
of lamb, duck, scallops and salmon with lobster mac and cheese). Call Grotto
at 617.227.3434 for reservations.
Harvest
Mother’s
Day at Harvest
means an extraordinary menu from chef Keith
Pooler and pastry chef Liz
O’Connell. The twosome are putting the finishing touches on a three
course prix fixe that’ll be available from 11:30am until 8:00pm for $55 per
person ($70 with a half glass wine pairing or $80 with a full glass pairing).
The menu includes masterfully created courses like ricotta cavatelli with braised
Vermont rabbit, baby arugula, roasted tomato, kalamata olives; lobster eggs
benedict with avocado and brown butter Maltese sauce; and roasted leg of lamb
with roasted fennel, eggplant, Portobello and peppers and herbed pesto. In the
dessert department, O’Connell offers a chocolate coconut soufflé cake
coconut ice cream; rhubarb napoleon with vanilla custard; and peach tart apry
scented whipped cream. They’re also offering a three-course kids menu for $25
for the little ‘uns. Call Harvest at 617.868.2255 to make reservations.
Intrigue Café
The Intrigue Café at the Boston Harbor Hotel celebrates Mother’s
Day in classic style with a traditional afternoon tea available from 2:00-5:00pm
on Friday, Saturday and Sunday May 12th, 13th and 14th. Chef Daniel
Bruce and pastry chef Bill Romiza put their own twist on the timeless
tradition, strating guests off with a glass of Pommery champagne paired with
fresh strawberries and clotted Devonshire cream as a prelude to classic tea
sandwiches like smoked salmon with fennel sour cream on pumpernickel bread and
The Quintessential Cucumber Sandwich. For dessert, enjoy enticing French pastries
hand-picked daily. Mother’s Day Tea at the Intrigue Café costs $40 per
person. Call 617.856.7744 to make reservations.
Meritage
Take
mom out for a brunch she won’t soon forget – in honor of mother’s everywhere
Meritage‘s
chef Daniel
Bruce has prepared a special brunch featuring Meritage’s signature American
dim sum concept in addition to an elegant, seasonal buffet. From 10:30-2:00pm,
while guests are enjoying buffet items like made-to-order omelets, maple smoked
salmon with bagels and flavored cream cheeses, house-made sausages and a variety
of seasonal salads and fresh fruit, servers will be circulating offering guests
creatively presented, savory tasting plates. Brunch at Meritage costs $55 per
person ($25 for children). Call 617.439.3995 to make reservations.
Oleana
In
celebration of Mother’s Day at Oleana,
chef Ana
Sortun has compiled recipes from six wonderful mothers and added them
to the menu for the day. From 1:00-9:00pm Sortun will be serving her own award-winning
fare as well as specials like Merry’s chicken souvlakia with cucumber sauce
and spanakopitta; Maria’s cabbage rolls with egg-lemon sauce, dill and fresh
fava beans; Mary’s macaroni and cheese; Sona’s stuffed lamb chops with Armenian
spices and artichokes with fresh fava beans; and Carol’s key lime and macadamia
tart with homemade wafer crust. Sortun borrows a recipe from her mother for
a peach tart with cream. For reservations call 617.661.0505 after 3:00pm.
Rialto
For
Mother’s Day at Rialto,
chef Jody
Adams will be offering her Italian-themed Hungry Sundays menu (a three
course prix fixe for $45 per person. She’ll also be offering some exceptional
specials with which to treat the mom in your life. Choose among options like
crispy soft shell crab with piquillo peppers, guanciale, grilled vidalias and
green garlic aioli; roasted Australian lamb rack with asparagus, brown-butter
pine nut tart, morels and young pecorino; warm mascarpone crepes with balsamic,
berries and pistachio crunch. To make reservations, call Rialto at 617.661.5050.
Sandrine’s
Treat
your mom to an Alsatian celebration of Mother’s Day at Sandrine’s,
where chef Raymond
Ost will be serving his spring menu as well as a Mother’s Day prix fixe
from 12:00-8:00pm. Items on the prix fixe include marinated long stem artichoke
salade with mesclun greens, shaved parmesan, balsamic reduction and basil vinaigrette;
Terre et Mer – roasted long Island Duck and pan seared sea scallop with asparagus
risotto; and strawberry crepes with champagne sabayon from pastry chef Lee
Napoli. The Mother’s Day prix fixe is $48.00 per person (an 18% gratuity
will be added to all checks). Call Sandrine’s at 617.497.5300 to book your table
or for more information.
Sel de la Terre
Celebrate
Mother’s Day at Sel
de la Terre, where chef Geoff
Gardner‘s menu of French Provencal fare will make her day extra special.
Available from 10:00am until 3:00pm, the a la carte menu is chock full of luscious
sounding courses like seared scallops with smoked bacon, potato and scallion
nage; crèpes with toasted caraway, smoked chicken, brie and mushrooms
and mornay sauce; and pecan crusted rack of lamb with dates, fava beans, smoked
bacon and potato. After brunch you can enjoy a stroll along the waterfront or
make a pit stop at the New England Aquarium to watch the seals. For more information
or to make reservations, call 617.720.1300.
South Kitchen & Wine Bar
Chef
Watkins welcomes moms to South
Kitchen & Wine Bar in South Boston for an a la carte Mother’s Day
menu augmented with seasonal specials like herb roasted spring asparagus salad
with arugula, Bermuda onions and citrus vinaigrette; grilled filet mignon with
porcini mushroom sauce; and beet and ginger marinated King salmon with basil
and roasted organic tomato vinaigrette. Call 617.269.7832 to spend Mother’s
Day at South.
Swans Café
Café at the Boston Park Plaza Hotel takes two days to celebrate
Mother’s Day with a special three-course tea menu available from 3:00-5:00pm
on both Saturday, May 13th and Sunday, May 14th. Renowned Tea Sommelier, Cynthia
Gold will present a wide selection of rare and very special teas accompanied
by an assortment of sweet and savory delicacies from chef Justino
Fernandes. They’ve also got an extra treat for the mom in your party
– she’ll get to take home a special Mother’s Day tea blend created specifically
for the Park Plaza Hotel. Call 617.654.1906 to make reservations.
Tosca
Take
your mom to Tosca
for Mother’s Day. Chef Kevin
Long will be serving a special menu from 12:00-9:00pm, complete with
seasonal, holiday-inspired additions like warm asparagus salad with shaved prosciutto,
sauce mousseline and crisp sunchokes; butter warmed lobster with whipped potatoes,
smoked asparagus and tender spring greens; and large shrimp grilled over apple
blossoms, shrimp soffrito, marinated potatoes and asparagus. Reservations are
strongly recommended, so call Tosca at 781.740.0080.
Turner Fisheries
Make
this Mother’s Day extra special with a scrumptious Sunday Brunch at Turner
Fisheries, where chef Christoph
Leu has created a delicious menu featuring a sampling of his brunch
specialties. Available from 10:00am-4:00pm, the prix fixe menu includes Small
Bites like yogurt and honey granola parfait with berries; pulled Cuban chicken
with mango and coconut; and made to order omelets. Among the Large Bites options:
grilled salmon with minted sugar peas and tomato basil emulsion; roasted prime
rib of beef with braised celery & sweet garlic jus; and the brunch sampler,
which includes egg benedict, a mini waffle stack and roasted rack of lamb with
ratatouille. Save room for dessert like chocolate mint torte; crème caramel
and spring fruit salad. Mother’s Day brunch at Turner Fisheries costs $56 for
adults and $19 for children 12 and under (children under 4 are free). Reservations
are strongly recommended, so call 617.424.7425 to secure your seat.
UpStairs on the Square
May
is for mothers at UpStairs
on the Square, where proprietresses Mary Catherine Deibel and
Deborah Hughes welcome guests to their Winthrop Street spot for a Mother’s
Day brunch in the Monday Club Bar or a seasonal menu of early spring specials
served in the Soiree Room. For the Monday Club Bar brunch, which runs from 11:00am
until 3:00pm, chef Steven
Brand will be serving dishes like chilled cucumber and chive soup with
crème fraiche; grilled day boat lobster and portabello hash; and bruléed
brioche bread pudding with melting milk chocolate. Brunch costs $48 for adults
and $24 for children under 12. In the Soirée Room, Brand’s $65 prix fixe
menu of spring-insired courses like warm blinis with smoked Alaskan salmon;
roast pork with ramp spaetzle and baby carrots; and coconut layer cake with
lemon curd and raspberries. The Soiree Room will be serving from 11:00am until
6:00pm, augmenting the menu with an assortment of brunch options for midday
diners. Call UpStairs at 617.864.1933 for more information or to make reservations.
