Side Dish: Delectable East End Dining on Mother's Day
Looking for a place to take Mom on the East End this Sunday? The correct answer is YES.
Restaurants across the Hamptons and North Fork will be celebrating Mother’s Day in a variety of ways.
Nick & Toni’s in East Hampton is serving brunch and dinner a la carte specials including: crispy soft shell crab with local pea shoot salad and truffle aioli ($18); wild king salmon with fava beans, morel mushrooms and sweet pea crème fraîche ($38); and rhubarb crisp with honey lavender gelato ($14). 631-324-3550. nickandtonis.com.
Navy Beach in Montauk is offering a special three-course lunch prix fixe for $42 per person, plus tax and gratuity. Moms will receive a complimentary mimosa or Bloody Mary with their meal. Menu options include: Montauk clam and corn chowder; beet and arugula salad; seared Atlantic salmon; the Navy burger; pappardelle alle verdure; and house dessert. 631-668-6868. navybeach.com.
Indian Wells Tavern in Amagansett is serving brunch specials from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., as well as lunch and dinner specials that will be available all day. Select items include: eggs Benedict ($10); lobster and sausage frittata ($16); cranberry and pistachio salad ($10); roast Long Island Duck ($25); and broiled stuffed fluke ($24). 631-267-0400. indianwellstavern.com.
Harbor Grill in East Hampton is offering their Bottomless Brunch for $14.95 per person, plus tax and gratuity, kids under 10 years old eat free. At noon, $5 mimosas and Bloody Marys will be available, as well as the a la carte menu and specials of the day, which include: steamed whole lobster; fire-roasted tomato and lamb bruschetta; herb-panko crusted Montauk fluke; and pistachio-crusted oysters. 631-604-5290.
Giorgio’s in Baiting Hollow is serving brunch from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., for $48.95 per adult, plus tax and gratuity. Select items include: pancakes with fresh fruit topping; bacon, ham and sausage; peel-and-eat shrimp; stuffed roasted cranberry glazed turkey; eggplant rollatini; Long Island duck a l’orange; and mussels bianco. 631- 727-6076. giorgiosatfoxhill.com.
Harbor Bistro in East Hampton is serving a brunch buffet from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., for $28 per person, plus tax and gratuity. Menu items include: Mediterranean frittata; omelets made to order; crab Benedict; watermelon and feta salad; tabouli salad and more. 631-324-7300. harborbistro.net.
Porto Bello in Greenport is now open for the 2015 season and currently serving dinner Friday through Sunday. Select appetizers include: grilled Porto Bello mushroom with fresh roasted red peppers, melted Gorgonzola crumbles, balsamic reduction and extra virgin olive oil; fresh littleneck clams oreganata or casino style; jumbo shrimp cocktail served with horseradish spiked cocktail sauce; and Gorgonzola salad with baby field greens tossed with artichoke hearts, fresh roasted peppers, red onion and grated Gorgonzola cheese tossed with house vinaigrette. Entrée selections include: rigatoni alla vodka tossed with garlic, sopressata, cream, marinara sauce and fresh Parmesan; zuppa di pesce prepared with shrimp, clams, mussels, calamari, wine and fresh basil, tossed in marinara sauce and served over linguini; pan-seared chicken, panko crusted and served over creamy spinach; veal picata, sautéed with white wine, capers, artichoke hearts, lemon and butter, served with rice. 631-477-1515. portobellonorthfork.com.
Topping Rose House in Bridgehampton is offering a Spring Post Half Marathon Brunch, with proceeds donated to The Bridgehampton Museum, starting at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 9. The full-service luxury hotel welcomes all looking to enjoy a culinary feast of homemade seasonal brunch specialties created by their expert culinary team. Tickets for the brunch are $125 per person and can be purchased in advance here. Hotel packages also available for Bridgehampton Half-Marathon runners and marathon-goers. 631- 537-0870. toppingrosehouse.com.
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