When an entire state collectively decides to take Mom out to brunch, where does that leave you? Fear not, if the city of New Haven is abundant in anything, it’s restaurants (and Ivy Leaguers).
Enter just a few of your options: 80 Proof’s burgers, Heirloom’s coastal cuisine, The Luke Brasserie’s Mediterranean fare, Shell & Bones’ oysters, John Davenports’ views of the New Haven Green, Florian’s Belgian classics, Union League Cafe‘s French cuisine, and ROLi’s three-course prix-fixe.
These are the heavy hitters. Think perfectly timed eggs, just-enough-effort cocktails, and dining rooms filled with families pretending they didn’t almost forget to book this two weeks ago.
Don’t make Mom hold a buzzer on her special day. Book now, confirm later, and plan ahead for the woman who always planned for you. What could better honor mom than waterfront views, white tablecloth energy, Belgian waffles that justify their existence?
And if all else fails, remember: it’s not about the perfect table. It’s about showing up, ordering something indulgent, and letting someone else do the dishes for once.
Photo: Heirloom
