溫暖的安慰母親節餐食物d (probably) some bite-stealing, Melba’s in Harlem just might be right. One of the most popular orders, for good reason, is owner Melba Wilson’s eggnog waffles, which can be topped with fried chicken, wings, or catfish. Throw in a few sides, like macaroni and cheese or collard greens, and you’re well on your way to one of the city’s best soul food meals. The outdoor and indoor dining here is typically busy, butreservationsare available two weeks ahead of time.

There are few experiences more memorable than a meal at HaidiLao Hotpot in Flushing, which Eater critic Robert Sietsema declared one of New York City’smost fun restaurants. Start by selection four broths for the table (around $20) and embark on a choose-your-own-hotpot adventure from there, ordering from the restaurant’s lengthy menu of vegetables, fish filets, and well-marbled beef. Haidilao is limited to indoor dining at the time of writing, but outdoor dining may be available on Mother’s Day, according to an employee at the restaurant. Make a reservation by calling (917) 231-8888.

There are few words as meaningful as “I love you” on Mother’s Day, but when planning a last-minute brunch, “walk-ins only” might come close. Casa Enrique, the city’s first Mexican restaurant to receive a Michelin star, operates on a first come, first serve basis, with brunch running from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on weekends. The restaurant is also home to one of the most affordable Michelin-starred brunches in the city, with most dishes netting out under $20.

Hawaii has become ahot destinationas Americans ramp up their travel plans amid increased vaccination rates. But for a taste of the island’s cuisine, there’s no need to go further than Noreetuh in the East Village. On Mother’s Day, the brunch (11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.) and dinner (5 to 9 p.m.) menus feature classics like spam musubi (there an option to add in a half bottle of Champagne for those ordering a platter of four), mochiko fried chicken, and of course, tuna poke bowls.

跳過爭奪這個母親吃早午餐’s Day, and instead fight over the lengthy menu at MáLà Project. This East Village restaurant specializes in dry pot, a broth-free cousin of Sichuan hot pot that makes for great communal eating. Choose from an impressive selection of meats, seafoods, vegetables, and tofu, and a few minutes later, those ingredients will come out wok-fried in one or more shareable wooden bowls. MáLà Project opens for lunch at 11 a.m. on weekends, but get there early because reservations aren’t on the menu.

吃飯,對美食沒有傾斜ll the fuss, the Musket Room is an often overlooked downtown spot worth making brunch reservations for this year. Indoor seating is available, but the back garden, filled with herbs and greens, may be the best seat in the house to enjoy chef Mary Attea’s cooking. A $60 prix-fixe menu — a very reasonable deal for a Michelin-rated spot — includes choices like oysters on the half shell topped with smoked trout roe, nettles malfatti, and a refreshing spring-inspired cocktail that combines rum and tomato water, among other seasonal ingredients. Brunch will be served between 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

If you never got to eat at Uncle Boons — thenow-closedrestaurant known as much for its Michelin-starred cooking as its hours-long lines — Mother’s Day might just be the perfect excuse for a brunch at Thai Diner. This all-day restaurant from the same team serves a few dishes from Uncle Boons, along with a full menu of Thai brunch staples. Eater critic Ryan Suttondeemedthe restaurant’s fried chicken laab and babka french toast “pure New York comfort for our dumpster fire of a year.” The no-reservation spot opens at 10 a.m. on Sundays.

Baz Bagel offers a classic and more whimsical take on NYC’s most beloved carb. A Mother’s Day brunch features two options: A dozen custom color bagels ($45) or a brunch spread ($120) with lox and cream cheese for the hand-rolled bagels, which are just fluffy enough and not too dense. They’ll also throw in pastel black-and-white cookies. For the more ambitious types, there’s an at-home kit ($45) with enough ingredients to bake 10 bagels.

Sure, a lunch here might stain your Mother’s Day best, but rest assured you’ll be dining on some of the best barbecue New York City has to offer. Order the fatty brisket and as many ribs as you can muster, anddon’t pass upthe Korean- and jerk-seasoned varieties. During the coronavirus pandemic, customers place their orders online and “can sit wherever they can fit,” according to a worker at the restaurant. Hometown’s sizable outdoor set-up seats 175 people.

The heaping, family-style portions at Randazzo’s might warrant a nap afterward, thereby shortening your Mother’s Day, but the saucy seafood dishes here arewell worth it. This old-school restaurant known for its pasta and clam dishes has been a staple in Sheepshead Bay for close to a century and is ideal for bigger groups that don’t mind a loud restaurant. Randazzo’s, which opens at 11 a.m. daily, is not accepting reservations on Mother’s Day.