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Food NewsMay 1, 2012 Take Mom Out For Mother's DayMother's Day is Sunday, May 13. Treat the Moms in your life to brunch, lunch or dinner at one of these Nassau or Suffolk eateries! NASSAU ************************************************* ALBERTSON  Mitch and Toni's American Bistro 875 Willis Avenue, Albertson, NY 11507 516-741-7940 Mitch and Toni's, featuring seasonal and local contemporary American cuisine by Chef Mitchell Sudock, will host Mother's Day brunch and dinner. A special brunch menu will be available from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. for $24.95 for adults and $12.95 for kids and includes bagels, muffins, choice of a main course, choice of a dessert, and a Bloody Mary or Mimosa. Dinner will be offered from 4 to 9 p.m. and includes a special Sunday Supper prix fixe for $45 per adult and $21.95 per child.  ************************************************* CARLE PLACE  Shiro of Japan 401 Old Country Road, Carle Place, NY 11514 516-997-4770 Shiro of Japan will serve a Mother's Day special on Sunday, May 13 for $49.95. Meal includes a Kobe filet mignon with choice of lobster tail, scallop, shrimp or chicken served with green tea, onion soup, salad with ginger dressing, shrimp appetizer, hibachi vegetables and noodles or bean sprouts. ************************************************* EAST MEADOW  Jake's Steakhouse 2172 Hempstead Turnpike, East Meadow, NY 11554 516-222-8400 Jake's Steakhouse will offer Mother's Day specials along with their a la carte menu on Sunday, May 13. Brunch will be served from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and dinner will be served from 2 to 9 p.m. Specials include: Appetizers Manhattan Style Clam Chowder 9 Oyster crackers White Asparagus Salad 18 Maine lobster, avocado, mache and Green Goddess dressing Entrees Sauteed Prime Softshell Crabs 29 Lump crab ravioli, spinach puree, sorrel, bacon and tomato Roast Prime Rib of Beef Au Jus 47 Fresh popovers Kid Stuff Chicken Parmigiano with Pasta 15 Jake's Burger and French Fries 15 Mac 'n Cheese with Mini Hot Dogs 15 Dessert Pineapple Upside-down Cake 8 Vanilla-roasted pineapple swirl ice cream ************************************************* FARMINGDALE  Library Cafe 274 Main Street, Farmingdale, NY 11735 516-752-7678 Library Cafe offers a Mother's Day Brunch Buffet from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The cost is $21.95 for adults and $10.95 for kids. Rather than patrons waiting on line to fill up their plates, waiters come around to serve each table. Menu items may include fresh fruit, mini pastries and mini bagels, Texas style French toast, scrambled eggs, buttermilk pancakes, eggs Benedict, home fries and all the fixings. Unlimited champagne, mimosas, soda, coffee, and juice are also included. The regular menu is also available. Reservations are required. ************************************************* FREEPORT  Landshark Restaurant 42 Woodcleft Avenue, Freeport, NY 11520 516-868-3332 Landshark Restaurant, the family-friendly restaurant located on the famous Freeport Nautical Mile, celebrates with a brunch buffet with seatings at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. followed by a la carte service from 5 p.m. on Sunday, May 13. The brunch buffet, $29.95 per adult and $14.95 per child under 10, comes with a complimentary mimosa or Bloody Mary for adults and complimentary soda, coffee and teas for all. A rose will be given to all mothers during brunch and dinner. *************************************************  The Patio 445 South Main Street, Freeport, NY 11520 516-623-2980 The Patio, the signature upscale, yet casual retro-style waterfront restaurant at Freeport Inn & Marina, celebrates Mother's Day with special prixe fixe menu from 1 to 5 p.m. followed by a la carte service from 5 to 9 p.m. on Sunday, May 13. The $40 prix fixe menu, prepared by Executive Chef Colin McKaharay, comes with a complimentary mimosa, Bloody Mary or French bellini for mothers and complimentary soda, coffee and assorted herbal teas for all. Tax and gratuity is not included. The prix fixe offerings, subject to change, are as follows: FIRST COURSE *Endive and Green Apple Salad *Caesar Salad *New England Clam Chowder *Lobster Bisque SECOND COURSE *Eggs Benedict *Spiced French Toast *Long Island Lobster Roll *Balsamic Chicken *Orange and Dill Salmon *Simple Fish *BBQ Ribs DESSERT *Juniors Cheesecake *Chocolate Covered Strawberries *Fresh Fruit and Fresh Whipped Cream ************************************************* ROCKVILLE CENTRE  Aperitif Bistro Lounge Bar 240-242 Sunrise Highway, Rockville Centre, NY 11570 516-594-3404 Aperitif Bistro Lounge Wine Bar will celebrate Mother's Day with brunch and dinner. Brunch will be served from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for $21 per person and includes a Bloody Mary or Mimosa. Dinner will be offered from 4 to 10 p.m. with the regular a la carte menu and chef specials. The brunch menu includes: * Banana Pancakes * Apple French Toast * Salmon Gravlax served with potato pancake, cucumber, and dill capers olive oil * Quiche Lorraine made with gruyere cheese and bacon served with mixed greens SALADS with grilled chicken or grilled hanger steak * Mixed greens salad with blue cheese, pear, candied walnuts dried cherries in a champagne vinaigrette * Traditional Caesar Salad in a creamy Caesar dressing served with croutons * Cold Seafood Salad with shrimp, mussels, calamari, scallops and a citrus olive oil dressing EGGS * Classic Omelette with cheese and fresh herbs * Chef's Omelette with goat cheese, mushrooms, and spinach * Two Eggs Any Style * Eggs Benedict - two poached egg with hollandaise sauce, Canadian bacon on English Muffin * Eggs Florentine over toast with spinach and morning sauce CREPES * Chicken and Vegetables * Ham, Cheese, and Fresh Herbs * Shrimp and Asparagus * Diced Filet Mignon and Mushrooms ENTREES * Skirt Steak and Eggs * Grilled Chicken and Vegetable Plate served with melted goat cheese * Homemade Ravioli of the Day * Potato Gnocchi with mushroooms, truffle oil and walnuts brown butter sauce SANDWICHES * Sirloin Burger with or without cheese * Grilled Chicken with caramelized onions and melted cheese * Tuna Nicoise Wrap with boil eggs, peppers, olives, French beans on whole wheat tortilla * Grilled Hanger Steak with sauteed mushrooms and cheese on a baguette * Smoked Salmon with cream cheese and Croissant MUSSELS AND FRIES * Mussels Provençale with garlic, tomato, basil sauce * Mussels Marinière with garlic, parsley, white wine broth SUFFOLK ************************************************* EAST HAMPTON  The Living Room 207 Main Street, East Hampton, NY 11937 631-324-5006 The Living Room Restaurant offers a prix fixe, prepared by Executive Chef James Carpenter, on Sunday, May 13th from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The three-course menu, including a glass of prosecco for all and a rose for mom, is offered for $65 per person and is as follows: Appetizer *Sauteed seasonal forest mushrooms with toasted brioche and flavored with brandy *Peconic pride oysters on the half shell with mignonette sauce *Scandinavian "Toast Sakgen", baby shrimp, dill, lemon scented creme fraiche, on toasted brioche with Swedish caviar *The Living Room tarte flambe with applewood smoked bacon, creme fraiche and red onions *Gravlax cured with lemon and dill, pickled cucumbers and Swedish grain mustard sauce *Sweet pea ravioli with organic carrot broth and Vasterbotten cheese *Spring vegetable soup with pistou Entree *Smoked salmon with scrambled eggs on pumpernickel, chives and caviar *Fattiga riddare/ French brioche toast with fresh berries and Vermont maple syrup *Farm fresh eggs benedict with Canadian bacon or smoked salmon breakfast potatoes and hollandaise sauce *Halibut with leek flan, asparagus and parsley sauce *Fresh heritage Berkshire ham with horseradish mustard, sweet potato puree and baby spinach *Hand-cut fettuccini with spring peas, chanterelle mushrooms, pearl onions, asparagus and Parmesan cheese *Swedish meat balls with lingonberry sauce, potato puree, spring baby carrots and sweet pea ragu Desserts Any selection from the dessert menu ************************************************* MONTAUK  Navy Beach 16 Navy Road, Montauk, NY, 11954 631-668-6868 Navy Beach celebrates with a special prix fixe menu and complimentary cocktail on Sunday, May 13. Mothers will receive a complementary Mere Royale cocktail made with sparkling wine, St. Germain and a fresh strawberry. The $40 three-course prix fixe is as follows: APPETIZER *Montauk Clam & Corn Chowder *Beet Salad with goat cheese and mixed greens *Wedge Salad with bacon, over dried tomatoes and blue cheese dressing ENTREE *Miso Glazed Salmon with bamboo rice, green apple and endive *Buttermilk Fried Chicken with cheddar cornbread, house made coleslaw and spicy honey drizzle *Navy Burger with onion-bacon marmalade, Cabot cheddar, house pickles and hand-cut fries DESSERT *Chocolate Mousse Cake *Assorted Ice Creams or Sorbets ************************************************* NESCONSET  Ragazzi Italian Kitchen and Bar 2950 Middle Country Road, Nesconset, NY 11767 631-265-8200 Ragazzi Italian Kitchen and Barwill serve specials for Mother’s Day dinner from 12 to 9 p.m. in addition to the a la carte menu. Specials include: Entree Lobster ravioli in a pink cream sauce with hot cherry peppers and baby shrimp $18 Breaded chicken breasts in a Marsala cream sauce with porcini mushrooms and jumbo shrimp with roasted potatoes and string beans $19.95 Fresh red snapper filet oreganata with cherry tomatoes in a light garlic and oil sauce with oven roasted potatoes and broccoli rabe $24.95 Grilled rosemary lamb chop with wild mushrooms, sautéed spinach and oven roasted potatoes $27.95 Dessert Homemade Nutella stuffed fried wontons with vanilla ice cream topped with chocolate and caramel syrup $9 ************************************************* PORT JEFFERSON  Danfords Hotel & Marina 25 East Broadway, Port Jefferson, NY 11777 631-928-5200 Danfords Hotel & Marina will serve a Mother’s Day brunch buffet. Seatings will be at 11 a.m., 12 p.m., 2 p.m., 3 p.m., 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. The cost is $44.95 for adults, $19.95 for children ages four to 12, and free for children under four years, plus tax and gratuity. Brunch will be served in WAVE Seafood Kitchen and the Brookhaven Ballroom with water views of the Long Island Sound. The menu, created by Executive Chef Jonathan Levine, will feature the property's new "farm to table" concept focusing on fresh local produce and regional seafood as the driving force and includes: Omelet Station - Bacon & Sausage - French Toast - Eggs Benedict, Orange Jalapeno Hollandaise Sauce - Crab Tator Tots - Chocolate Chip Pancakes, Whipped Cream - House Salad with Fresh Raspberries - Caesar Salad - Heirloom Tomato & Baby Beets - Grilled Asparagus, Strawberries & Mushroom Salad - Cold Platter Displays: International Cheese, Fresh Fruit, Grilled Scallops with Shitake & Mango - Antipasto - Bruschetta - Smoked Salmon - Seafood Display: Fresh Oysters, Clams, Shrimp, Marinated Mussels ENTREES Grilled Salmon, Over Seafood Ratatouille - Crab Stuffed Sole, Roasted Tomatoes, Basil Pesto, Cauliflower - Veal Scallopini, Spinach, Tomatoes, Capers, Lemon Brown Butter - Cheese Ravioli, Spring Vegetables & Fresh Mozzarella - Roasted Airline Chicken Breast, Forrest Mushrooms, Natural Jus - New Potatoes & Spring Onions - Spinach Stuffed Tomatoes with Roasted Baby Carrots - Carving Station, Corn Meal Crusted Pork Loin - Flank Steak - Mom's Chicken Noodle Soup DESSERT - "I Love Mom Cookies" * Rainbow Marzipan Italian Cookies * Chocolate Dipped Strawberries * Cupcakes * Fresh Berry Tartlets * Mini Mille Fuielle * Rainbow Mini French Macaroons, Strawberry Cheesecake * Parfaits * Creme Brulee * And More ************************************************* STONY BROOK  Mirabelle Restaurant 150 Main Street, Stony Brook, NY 11790 631-751-0555 Chef Guy Reuge of Mirabelle Restaurant at Three Village Innpresents a three-course Mother's Day dinner menu from 1 to 7 p.m. Cost is $59 per person, plus tax and gratuity. Reservations are recommended. The menu, subject to change, is as follows: APPETIZER *Pan-friend soft shell crab, fennel and radish slaw, lemon vinaigrette *Warm goat cheese salad, artisan greens, mustard vinaigrette *Chilled tomato soup, cucumber ragout, unfiltered olive oil *Seared foie gras (supp. $12), rhubarb-strawberry marmalade, toasted brioche, caramelized macadamia nuts *Duck confit spring roll, spicy peanut mayonnaise, plum jam MAIN COURSE *Leek and shiitake mushroom risotto, roasted pearl onions, fried carrots *Pan-seared Arctic char, pickled ramps, ramp sauce, pea flan, potato croquette *Seafood fricassee, sticky rice *Roasted beef fillet (supp. $7), morel cream sauce, fingerling potatoes, fava beans *Honey glazed Berkshire rack of pork, peas ala francaise DESSERT *Chocolate caramel mousse cake with salted caramel ice cream *Vanilla yogurt parfait with tarragon strawberries *Ginger almond tart *Sorbet trio ************************************************* Mirabelle Tavern, the casual sister of four-star Mirabelle Restaurant, and Three Village Inn, Stony Brook's historic crown jewel that houses both restaurants and superb catering space, will serve a Mother's Day Grand Buffet on Sunday, May 13 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The cost is $45 per person and $15 for children under age ten, plus tax and gratuity. Reservations are recommended. Chef Guy Reuge created the menu, subject to change. It is as follows: Cold Display Raw Bar: Shrimp, Clams and Oyster, Assorted Dipping Sauces, Deviled Eggs, Artisan Cheese and Charcuterie Salads and Soup Lobster and Potato Salad * Classic Caesar Salad * Red and Golden Beet Salad * Marinated Mushroom and Artichoke Salad * Pumpkin, Apple and Pear Chutney * Lobster Bisque Soup Carving Station Beef Wellington, Port Wine Sauce * Mint Risotto Stuffed Leg of Lamb * Roast Rack of Berkshire Pork with Cider Cranberry Reduction * Herb Crusted Swordfish on a Plank Chafing Dishes Duck Confit, Raspberry Chambord * Shrimp, Lobster and Scallop Vol au Vent * Eggplant Rolatini * Seafood Stuffed Sole, White Wine Lemon Broth * Butternut Squash Ravioli, Sage Cream Sauce Traditional Sides Green Bean Casserole * Potatoes au Gratin * Whipped Creamer Potatoes Brunch Station (from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.) Omelets * French Toast * Pancakes * For the Kids: Chicken Fingers and French Fries, Mini Hot Dog Cart, Classic Macaroni and Cheese Desserts Cascading Chocolate Fountain * Fresh Fruit, Pretzels, Marshmallows, Rice Krispie Treats * Fresh Sliced Fruit Platter * Holiday Pies and Cakes * Cookies and Pastries ************************************************* 
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