Recommendations for: Mother's Day in NYC

by Sarah Mintz, Contributing Writer  
Even if mom's cooking is the best, don't let her step foot into the kitchen this Sunday. Instead, treat her to a lovely Mother's Day meal at one of these delish alternatives: 

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David Burke at Bloomingdales 1000 3rd Ave. nr. 59th Street

What do you do when mom doesn't want to go out, yet you also have zero desire to cook? Call David Burke. That's right, this year you can celebrate at home with a four-course dinner for four people all prepared by chef Burke. For $99, you'll get "Mom's Chicken Soup" with popovers, herb-crusted filet mignon, lobster mac & cheese, chocolate cake and more.  Not only is dinner taken care of for you, but Chef Burke is also including a relaxation kit of body lotion, bubble bath, candle and magazine in the price. All of this while watching Jeopardy and Access Hollywood with mom from the comfort of your couch? Sounds like a success to me!  

Dans Le Noir 246 West 38th Street nr. 7th Ave.

Want to do something clever and outside the box for mom? How about something in the dark? This year, take mom to a pitch black 5-course meal at NYCs first "dark dining" restaurant. Your menu order will be taken in the lit lounge before you head into the dark dining room. Previous menu items have included scallops a la provencal, smoked quail's breast, and crispy pork belly on roasted shallots. Don't worry, Mom gets a complimentary glass of champagne upon arrival to help ease her way in to this unique experience! 

 

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Wallse 344 West 11th Street nr. Washington St.

After a stroll through the West Village tree-lined streets and rows of brownstone homes, stop in to  Wallse. Hidden on the corner of a residential block you might miss it, so keep your eyes peeled. Chef Kurt Gutenbrunner will be serving up a $65 Mother's Day menu with his spring favorites including pea soup with Maine lobster and soft shell crabs with ramps. Make your reservation now and while you're at it, pre-order a personalized copy of Kurt's new cookbook, "Neue Cuisine", which showcases over 100 Viennese specialties like apple strudel and wiener schnitzel - maybe even have Chef Gutenbrunner sign it to make it extra special. 

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Miss Lily's 132 West Houston Street nr. Sullivan St. All mothers receive a beautiful lily on their special day this year. Miss Lily's is also offering a $30 prix fixe brunch, including two hours of unlimited One Love Bellinis or Hotstepper cocktails along with coconut pancakes, Jamaican rancheros, brioche French toast with bananas foster and more.

Rayuela 165 Allen Street nr. Stanton St.

If a brunch filled with eggs benedict, quinoa-crusted oysters and sangria isn't what Mom is looking for this year, Rayuela is also offering a $55 4-course menu from 2pm-10pm. This diverse Mothers Day menu includes lamb stuffed papaya, crab and shrimp wrapped in sashimi tuna, beef tenderloin with shrimp chimichurri and duck breast with mango sweet potato risotto. I want it all and I'm sure mom will, too.