Ask AOA: Mother's Day
Laura R emailed this week:
I'm looking for suggestions for Mother's Day breakfast/brunch places in the area. I'm guessing the reservations fill up quick. Got any? Thanks!
Our short answer: yep, a lot of places are probably already booked or close to it. And places that don't take reservations will probably have long lines.
But, hey, it's worth a shot. The new New World Bistro Bar on Delaware is starting brunch service up this Sunday (!) -- we called this afternoon and they still have a few reservation slots available (694-0520). We also checked with the Gideon Putnam in Saratoga -- they have "a handful of tables" left later in the afternoon (584-3000).
Here's a compilation of all the Mother's Day specials over at Table Hopping.
If you have any suggestions for Laura, we'd love to hear them. We're also hoping you might have alternative ideas -- maybe a great place to have a picnic, take a walk, or do something else that 1) your mom would love and 2) doesn't involve a reservation.
Earlier on AOA: Ric Orlando's New World Bistro Bar
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Adventurous peeps could take their moms to the Hellions of Troy Roller Derby's "Who's your momma?" bout at the Frear Park skate rink.
It's Saturday, not Sunday, but hey, shouldn't mothers have more than one day?
... said Bombshell on May 6, 2009 at 4:06 PM | link
Justin's is great, but will most likely be mobbed. 74 State would be a great bet, because they're never busy on the weekends, and last I checked they serve free and bottomless mimosas and bloody marys with brunch. Yummo.
... said Summer on May 6, 2009 at 4:59 PM | link
We will be taking my mother to the beer garden. Because nothing says "I love you mom" more than pints of beer and Octoberfest style food.
... said Ellie on May 6, 2009 at 6:36 PM | link
The Standard at Crossgates is having a brunch on Mother's day. The menu looks awesome, so we made a reservation for six! I cant wait.
... said Donnie on May 6, 2009 at 6:39 PM | link
It's a bit of a drive, and I'm unsure if there's anything availiable, but the best Sunday brunch I've ever been to is in Pittsfield at Dakota Steakhouse. Yes, there's one in Latham, and no, they don't have brunch there, but at this Dakota, it's served buffet style, they have a cook to order egg/omlette station, pastries, salads, breakfast standards, tasty lunch fare, and dessert. On a "normal" Sunday it's less than $20 per person. Worth the drive for the quality.
... said Justin Williams on May 7, 2009 at 12:26 AM | link