For the love of MOM....and BRUNCH

(Photo courtesy of: www.holidays.net)

May 8^th is MOTHER’S DAY and we here at BRUNCHINEE are excited to bring you some tasty yet fun ideas to celebrate that special lady in your life. Don’t let mom do all the work! It is her day and she should be treated like a queen! What better way to show your appreciation then to take mom on a mini cruise along the New York Harbour that serves BRUNCH!! Yes you read right! BRUNCH CRUISE!! (Can you feel my excitement?!)

(photo courtesy of skylinecruises.com)

Skyline Cruises is offering a FOUR hour cruise that takes you along the New York Harbour, Manhattan Skyline and Statue of Liberty including a wonderful brunch buffet, personalized seating for your group as well as DJ entertainment. How fun does that sound!? I could totally picture my mom singing “I’m on a BOAT!” in her flippy floppies!

Here are some highlights of the cruise:

BOARDING TIME IS 10:30 AM
SAILING TIME IS 11:00 AM TO 3:00 PM
Port of Departure : Worlds Fair Marina, Flushing Queens, NY
 
Brunch Cruise Buffet Menu (THE GOOD STUFF)

Assorted Muffins, Danish, Freshly Baked Bagels, Rolls & Croissants
Served with Assorted Jellies, Cream Cheese & Butter
Cheese Omelete, Home Fried Potatoes, Bacon & Sausage
Carvings Fresh Roasted Turkey Breast & Prime Rib
Penne Ala Vodka & Tossed Salad
Selection of Gourmet Cake for Dessert
Fresh Brewed Regular and Decaffeinated Coffees
Assorted Herbal Teas

*You can purchase your tickets here: http://checkout.skylinecruises.com/20110508b.aspx

Not into the whole boat/cruise thing? Rather stay on land? Do not fret we have gathered a list of awesome spots in NYC that serve Mother’s Day Brunch. We love these places and we are sure mommy dearest will enjoy them too! (These are in no particular order.)

1)      Red Rooster: Chef Marcus Samuelson’s newest restaurant in Harlem is offering a BUFFET GOSPEL BRUNCH from 10am-3pm, $35 per person, $15 kids. (http://redroosterharlem.com/) 

2)      Smoke: This Uptown Jazz Club will be serving a tantalizing pre-fixe brunch for $24.95 which includes a glass of champagne (http://www.smokejazz.com/)

3)      Agozar!: This Cuban restaurant located in the East Village will be celebrating Mother's 'Fun Day' Brunch from 11:30-4pm, $25 per person and includes a 2-hr Sangria Open Bar with your Brunch. (http://www.agozarnyc.com/)

4)      Tosca’s: This delicious Italian restaurant located in the Bronx offers an extensive buffet for $24.95 which includes UNLIMITED champagne, mimosas, belinis, bloody marys, soda and juice buffet. (http://www.toscanyc.com/) 

5)      Sette: This Park Slope restaurant with a cute patio (we love al fresco brunching!) is offering pre-fixe brunch at $28 per person including unlimited, mimosas, belinis and screwdrivers! The home-made walnut foccacia bread is to die for!  (http://www.setteparkslope.com/)

*Book your reservations TODAY on www.OpenTable.com!

Cheers to all the wonderful mommies out there!
-E