Calendar | Deals | Dining | Shopping | April 30, 2013

The entire GCP family wishes all moms a very Happy Mother’s Day – Sunday, May 12! If you haven’t gotten around to making plans for your mom yet, don’t panic…the Grand Central neighborhood has everything you need to help make Mother’s Day a special day for that special lady in your life. Here are a few suggestions:

A Mother’s Day Meal

Grand Gourmet participant, Ammos Estiatorio - (52 Vanderbilt Avenue, between 44th and 45th Streets – 212-922-9999) is a great place to go for authentic cuisine from various regions of Greece. Check out their menus here.

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Share the afternoon with mom at Charlie Palmer’s Michelin Starred Aureole (135 West 42nd Street, corner of 42nd and Avenue of the Americas – 212-319-1660).

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Barclay Bar & Grill (in the Lobby of The Barclay, 111 East 48th Street between Park and Lexington Avenues – 212-906-3130) invites you to enjoy their Mother’s Day brunch, which includes a complimentary mimosa or bellini.

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Benjamin Steakhouse (52 East 41st Street, between Park and Madison Avenues – 212-297-9177) has a special three-course prix-fixe Mother’s Day menu available  in addition to their à la carte menu.

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BR Guest Hospitality (Atlantic Grill (multiple locations), Blue Fin, Blue Water Grill, Dos Caminos (multiple locations), Isabella’s, kibo, Ocean Grill, Primehouse, Ruby Foo’s, Strip House, Wildwood BBQ) is celebrating with special menus at most of its restaurants, including Dos Caminos – Third Avenue (825 Third Avenue, corner of 50th Street – 212-336-5400) and Grand Gourmet participants Strip House Midtown (15 West 44th Street between Fifth and Sixth Avenues) and Ruby Foo’s Times Square (1626 Broadway, at 49th Street – 212-489-5600). Check out the menus and make your reservations here.

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Patina’s Brasserie (100 East 53rd Street, between Park and Lexington Avenues – 212-751-4840) will serve brunch à la carte and a three-course prix-fixe all day. Click here to see the full menus.

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Take mom out to Le Relais de Venise L’Entrecôte (590 Lexington Avenue at 52nd Street – 212-758-3989) for a legendary French dining experience. Sit out on the patio under an umbrella and sip a refreshing rosé from Provence with bites of French cheese. Check out their food & wine menu here and also the dessert menu.

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Lexington Brass (517 Lexington Avenue at 48th Street – 212-392-5976) invites you to celebrate Mother’s Day with their signature Champagne Brunch.

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Michael Jordan’s The Steak House N.Y.C. (Grand Central Terminal, West Balcony – 212-655-2300) has made some special additions to their à la carte menu for you to enjoy on Mother’s Day.

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New York Central (In the Grand Hyatt New York, 109 East 42nd Street at Grand Central Terminal– 646-213-6865) is serving a fabulous Mother’s Day brunch on Sunday. Make your reservations here.

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Oscar’s Brasserie (In the Waldorf Astoria Hotel, 301 Park Avenue between 49th and 50th Streets – 212-872-4913) will benefit St. Bart’s (325 Park Avenue at East 51st Street – 212-378-0222) Crossroads Community Services with a portion of the proceeds from a special Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet on Sunday, May 12, 2013. All mothers in attendance will receive a complimentary flute of champagne as well as a gift from the pastry kitchen. Make your reservations through OpenTable or by calling the hotel directly at 212-872-1275.

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Pera Mediterranean Brasserie (303 Madison Avenue, at 41st Street – 212-878-6301) invites you to celebrate Mother’s Day with brunch and dinner specials including unlimited brunch cocktails for just $19! Check out the menus here.

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The Palm Too (840 Second Avenue, between 44th and 45th Streets – 212-697-5198) says to tell Mom the kitchen is closed – at her house. Bring Mom in for dinner and she’ll receive a $25 gift card towards another delicious meal at The Palms anytime between May 13 and June 30!

Click here for more information and to make a reservation.

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Mother’s Day Gift Ideas

Atrium Salon (237 Park Avenue Atrium; enter from 466 Lexington Avenue side between 45th & 46th Streets – 212-338-9709) is offering 30% off all services through the end of May to customers who are moms – all you have to do is say: “I’m a mom!” The salon provides services for both men and women and is open from 9 am to 7 pm Monday through Friday.

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Treat your mom to one of Bliss49‘s (541 Lexington Avenue, between 49th and 50th Streets – 877-862-5477) luxurious spa packages on Mother’s Day (with 20% savings). Click here to browse all of the options and book your appointment.

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InnaSense (Lexington Passage, Grand Central Terminal – 212-883-7660) invites you to take advantage of their special offer – 15% off all silver sets. Also, check out their collection of gem stones when shopping for a gift for mom.

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K&G Fashion Superstore (122 East 42nd Street at Lexington Avenue – 212-682-9895) is offering discounts on a whole bunch of great gifts for mom. Click here to browse their collection.

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Links of London‘s (In the MetLife Building, 200 Park Avenue – 212-867-0258) beautiful stackable bracelets are the perfect gift for mom on her special day! Also, take advantage of free standard (ground) shipping when you shop their online store. Mention the promotion code SPRING2013US and enjoy $50 off any purchase of $250 or more until May 12th!

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The Guerlain Spa (100 East 50th Street, in The Waldorf Astoria – 212-872-7200) invites you to treat mom to a luxurious spa treatment this Mother’s Day. With the Celebrate Her package, guests choose between a Guerlain Radiance Facial or a Waldorf “As You Wish” massage. Learn more and book your treatment here.