THE ORCHARD HOUSE

FIRST COURSE The Hot Banana
Wrap Up Summer with Herbaceous Cocktails

Inspired by the Lower East Side’s rich architectural past and present, The Orchard House is a festive, open space that showcases the vibrancy of the neighborhood spirit. Owners Teddy Kambouris and Kevin Jackasal have created a small plates menu meant for sharing with menu items that are new takes on contemporary American comfort food classics. The Orchard House has a long-inviting bar that is the focal point of the space.

Known for their the array of specialty cocktails, The Orchard House Herbaceous cocktail series is ideal for the last leg of summer. These cocktails incorporate fresh herbs to enhance the flavors of the mixers and alcohol just as herbs are added to foods. The Herbaceous cocktails also include bitters and other fresh, pure ingredients.

FIRST COURSE
Special Mom, Special Menu: Mother's Day Restaurant Specials

Ristorante Asellina

420 Park Avenue South New York, NY 212-317-2908

Bring mom here for a special meal. Located in the Gansevoort Hotel Park South, this spectacular restaurant is going to have a pop-up flower shop with hand-made bouquets and a rosewater cocktail for every mother during brunch. Executive Chef Marco Porceddu has created a special menu for mom which includes many innovative Italian dishes. Flower service is available from 11am to 1pm and brunch is from 11am to 4pm. All dishes are a la carte and don't forget to ask for the special dish list. Menu items include Shrimp Frittata with Zuccini, Mushrooms, Tomoni Cheese, Fresh Herbs, Sage and Orange Pappardelle with Monk Fish, Watercress and Pacific Sole with Caramelized Belgian Endive, Celery Root Sauce. You can also have a Champagne and Butternut Squash Pudding.