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Harvard Square celebrates Mother’s Day!


No where but here can mom be pampered with glass flowers, chocolate tours,  folk music, swimming lessons, patio furniture, world-class food, relaxing massages,  one-of-a-kind gifts and sweets for every palate!   

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Bertuccis, 21 Brattle Street, www.bertuccis.com

Lobster and Shrimp Basilico a la Momma- Show her what she really means to you with this perfect balance of Bertucci's fettuccine and seafood. Sautéed to perfection in a blush sauce with parsley, basil, grated cheese and a hint of red pepper. A little love goes a long way with this delicious dish. $16.99

 

Mama Bertucci's Filet Mignon with Portobello Mushroom Sauce- Give Mom the mother- of-all-meals this year. This grilled 8 oz. center-cut beef tenderloin is accented with a Portobello mushroom sauce. Served with red skin mashed potatoes and fresh asparagus. $20.99

 

Club Passim, 47 Palmer Street, www.passim.org

Guy Mendilow Family Show: Multicultural Mother's Day - FREE FOR MOMS!
Passim members: $10 / Kids: $10 / Non-members: $12

Everyone is part of the music-making in the Guy Mendilow Band's family concert on May 8th! Through colorful songs, stories and games, this fun multicultural group transports families on an ear-opening, interactive adventure to the places Guy and his band has called home, including BrazilSouth Africa, Israel and the United States. www.guymendilow.com

 

Crate and Barrell, 1045 Mass. Ave.  www.crateandbarrell.com

Crate and Barrel this weekend all outdoor furniture and accessories will be 15% off.

 

Faron Salon, 57 JFK Street,  www.faronsalon.com

In honor of all Moms, Faron Salon in Harvard Square, Cambridge invites everyone to join them for their Mother's Day Celebration on Saturday May 7th from 9 AM - 4:30 PM. There will be a fondue fountain complete with fruit and cookies to dip, beverages, free gift bags featuring Rene Furterer samples/products, complimentary scalp massages, and special discounts for all clients.

 

Finale, 30 Dunster Streetwww.finaledesserts.com

Finale's Mother's Day Dinner will be served all day. To make reservations, please call Harvard Square at 617-441-9797.  For more information and hours, please visit our website. 

Two-Course Prix-Fixe: $17.99 per guest; Three-Course Prix-Fixe: $25.99 per guest

 

Grafton Street, 1230 Mass. Ave.  www.graftonstreetcambridge.com

Mothers Day specials at brunch and through dinner,

 

Smoked Salmon Omelette

Mascarpone cheese, morel cream, spring greens, wheat toast   $ 11

 

Pan seared arctic char

sunchokes, fennel, watercress citrus salad   $ 21


Herb gnocchi

pea tendrils, maitake mushrooms, asparagus, parmesan  $ 18


Grilled flatiron

haricot verts, buttermilk whipped potatoes, red wine shallot butter  $ 23

 

Harvard Square Chocolate Tour, www.tasteofchocolate.com
This mother's day each mom on our tour will receive a free flower!

 

Harvard Museum of Natural History, 26 Oxford Street, www.hmnh.harvard.edu

Since the Harvard Glass Flowers exhibition first opened in 1893, mothers have loved wandering through a 'garden' of 3,000 glass models of flowering plants on Mothers' Day.  Continue the tradition at the Harvard Museum of Natural History, www.hmnh.harvard.edu, just a 7 minute walk from Harvard Square's myriad options for  scrumptious brunch before or after your visit.  Now, all this month, give the gift of museum membership for Mother's Day.

 

Join now at the Household membership level or above and receive a free box of beautiful Glass Flowers note cards.  Join before May 19 for your invitation to the Members Exhibition Opening of New England Forests.

 

Harvard Square Shiatsu, 12 Arrow St., www.harvardsquareshiatsu.com

 

Treat your mom to a Shiatsu Massage at Harvard Square Shiatsu. One hour with us and all her aches, pains and stress will be gone. Buy your mom a gift certificate for one hour of shiatsu massage by May 9 and we will only charge you $60 ($5 off). Call Harvard Square Shiatsu at 617-441-3377 and mention this special offer to get the discount. Check us out at www.harvardsquareshiatsu.com.

 

 

Hidden Sweets, 25 Brattle Street, 617-497-2600

10% off ALL Mother's Day merchandise by mentioning this offer. Hidden Sweets offers an assortment of gifts, sweet confections, fancy chocolates, cards and balloons dedicated to "Making Mom's Day.."

 

 

Nubar, 16 Garden Street, www.nubarcambridge.com

Nubar at the Sheraton Commander, Mothers Day Brunch Buffet

Adults $35.00 / Kids $20.00 - Children 5 and under eat free.

 

The Inn at Harvard, 1201 Massachusetts Avenue, www.theinnatharvard.com

Mothers Day Brunch at the Inn at Harvard. $38.95 per adult, $15.95 per child under 12.

 

Rialto, 20 University Road, www.rialto-restaurant.com 
Three course fixed price menu $65
11am-2pm

FIRST
Simple lettuces,  Trentino cheese, pea shoots, lemon-chardonnay vinaigrette
Asparagus,  smoked trout-horseradish aioli, roasted baby beets, chervil
Crab cocktail,  hearts of palm, grapefruit, avocado, lemon geleé
Parma prosciutto,  straciatella, Parmigiano Reggiano, favas
Spring garlic soup,  many herb pesto, ricotta salata, pine nuts
Ricotta ravioli,  speck, spring peas, poppy seeds
 
SECOND
Truffle omelet, favas, mushrooms, sunchokes, pancetta
Gypsy eggs, cured ham, spiced pepper stew, polenta, farm eggs
Souffled lemon crespelle,  slow smoked char, asparagus,   rhubard brown butter
Butter poached lobster,  guanciale, black trumpet mushrooms, slow cooked egg
Grilled lamb leg,  white beans, artichoke, mint, capers
Whole smoked baby chicken,  farro, leeks, pea, roasted radish

DESSERT
Honey ricott! a cheese cake,  spiced  meringue, strawberries and honey sabayon
Chocolate cherry napoleon,  grappa mascarpone cream
Boston cream pie, hot fudge banana rum ice cream
Blueberry almond tart,  passion fruit ice cream and vanilla custard

 

Sandrines, 8 Holyoke Street, 617-497-5300, www.sandrines.com

Sandrines Bistro is offering special cocktails and a Prixe Fixe menu starting at $47 per person in addition to the regular menu.

 

Silver Clay Gifts, 1654 Massachusetts Ave, www.silverclaygifts.com

Receive 20% off any one item if you say or sign the magic word -LOVE. Good until Mothers Day.

 

Sweet Cupcake, Zero Brattle Street, www.sweetcupcakes.com

Make Mother's Day the Sweetest with cupcakes or a cake from Sweet! Top her favorites with any of our hand-cut specialty toppers: "???MOM", "?my yummy mummy", or "i ? mom"! Our Boston Cream cupcakes are extra special with "love mom" hand piped in pink!  A Mother's Day hat cake is sure to make her day & add a beautiful touch to any table! 

 

OM Restaurant/Lounge, 92 Winthrop Street, 617-567-2800, www.omrestaurant.com

Visit OM for a very special Mothers Day brunch menu from 11am to 2:30pm including special mimosas every mother gets a special present from OM.

 

UpStairs on the Square, 91 Winthrop Street, 617-864-1933, www.upstairsonthesquare.com

 

Mother’s Day Brunch menu served mid-day in both dining rooms

10 am to 3 pm; $50; $25 for children under 12


Mother’s Day Dinner in the Soirée Room

5:00 to 8 pm; special menu at $65 prix fixe


Mother’s Day Dinner in the Monday Club a la carte from 5:30 on

 

UpStairs on the Square, 91 Winthrop Street, 617-864-1933, www.upstairsonthesquare.com

 

Mother’s Day Brunch menu served mid-day in both dining rooms

10 am to 3 pm; $50; $25 for children under 12


Mother’s Day Dinner in the Soirée Room

5:00 to 8 pm; special menu at $65 prix fixe


Mother’s Day Dinner in the Monday Club a la carte from 5:30 on

 

Wellbridge Athletic Club, 5 Bennett Street, www.wellbridge.com
Wellbridge will offer a complimentary personal training sessions and one complimentary children's swim lesson to anyone who joins during Mother's Day weekend.

 

 

 
 

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