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rozziegirl Mar 24, 2011 06:29 AM

Mother's Day Brunch

I know, I know.... don't do it. And I've agreed in the past. But Mom's coming to town and will be VERY disappointed if we don't eat brunch out. Any advice from past positive experience? 4 adults. Planning early. Thanks Chows!
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     gramercyfoodie May 8, 2011 12:01 PM

    Did Mother's Day brunch at Hammersly's - it was a joke. Ordered a Lobster salad - looked like 1/4 lb dropped on the plate from the counter at Whole Foods. Won't be doing that again.
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       spikemom May 3, 2011 04:02 PM

      I hate it when restaurants do a "special menu" for Mother's Day or other holiday, the food is always inferior and it feels like a rip-off. Mistral is definitely a gerat choice.
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         Rmoon May 6, 2011 05:55 PM

        Made res at OM restaurant in Harvard sq. Their patio is really nice for brunch...
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         spikemom May 3, 2011 03:42 PM

        We have done Mother's Day at Harvest and it was very good. There was enough familiar food for older mothers. Another thought is Henrietta's Table.

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        Henrietta's Table
        One Bennett St., Cambridge, MA 02138
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           rozziegirl May 3, 2011 03:56 PM

          Ended up changing our rez. Harvest has Prix Fixe, and it felt too limited for $60 pp. And mom generally doesn't eat 3 courses. We decided on Mistral which I'm really looking forward to. Regular menu, lots of options. Will report back.
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           rozziegirl Mar 24, 2011 12:14 PM

          Confirmed with Oleana that they are NOT doing mother's day brunch this year. Made a rez at Harvest...

          Suggestions? Thoughts?

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          Oleana
          134 Hampshire St., Cambridge, MA 02139
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             Blumie Mar 24, 2011 09:55 AM

            Thanks for the reminder. I just booked Mistral on opentable. For a party of 5, I was offered a table at 10:30 or 1:30.
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               Taralli Mar 24, 2011 07:14 AM

              You might try giving Oleana a call. They've had a spec'l MD brunch in the past: http://www.oleanarestaurant.com/

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              134 Hampshire St., Cambridge, MA 02139
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                 rozziegirl Mar 24, 2011 07:44 AM

                Oooh. LOVE Oleana and had no idea they might be doing m-day brunch. Thanks for that suggestion - will find out and report back.

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                Oleana
                134 Hampshire St., Cambridge, MA 02139
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                   sallyt Mar 24, 2011 10:32 AM

                  Please let us know about Oleana! We forgot to make reservations last year, and ate at VeeVee in JP - it was actually perfect, and the food was delicious. I'm guessing that it's close to you based on your screen name...

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                  134 Hampshire St., Cambridge, MA 02139
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