April showers bring spring menus. Courses are changing across the city, with the freshest produce peeking in and a sense of brightness coming back onto the plate. And with Mother's Day on the menu – don't forget! – the special tastings are opening up for reservations.
Get out your datebook: The MICHELIN Guide has plans for you, New Yorker.
Mother’s Day tasting menus
Aquavit, the Midtown establishment with Two MICHELIN Stars, has a special three-course lunch for Mother’s Day (May 11, but you knew that already), with a selection of Scandinavian favorites, soused herring and Pannkakstårta – Swedish pancakes – among them.Tamarind Tribeca also will feature a special menu for mom that includes Tenkay Jhinga, coconut marinated tiger prawns, and Moong Dal Halwa, a festive dessert made from milk-sweetened fried lentils.
At Vestry, in SoHo, the Mother’s Day menu is inspired by Mocha Mousse, the reigning Pantone Color of the Year. On your plate, that looks like a wild mushroom tart with morels and asparagus and a cigar-shaped dessert with espresso and hazelnuts.
Dhamaka (Bib Gourmand), in Essex Market, has a four-course menu with an option for meat-eaters and vegetarians. Both finish with a sweet cardamom pudding and Kulfi, Iike an Indian ice cream.
Brunch at Lingo in Greenpoint
Starting Friday, April 25, Lingo will begin offering guests Friday brunch service. Courtesy of Executive Chef Emily Yuen, expect a menu filled with Japanese-inspired flavors combined with global influences. Highlights include apple tarte tatin pancakes, wild mushroom and sunchoke toast, and a spicy chicken sando.
Japanese-inspired weekend brunch at Moody Tongue Sushi
On April 26, Moody Tongue Sushi is launching their weekend brunch service. Created as a way to pay homage to the flavors from the streets of Japan, the brunch menu will be available every Saturday from 12 to 3:30 p.m. and will feature inventive takes on Japanese breakfast staples.Expect a mix of sweet and savory flavors with items like donburi bowls, Japanese-inspired avocado toast, and Japanese pancakes. Those wanting a more traditional Japanese experience can look to the Japanese ichiju sansai breakfast. A curated brunch cocktail menu that seamlessly blends Japanese flavors is also available, along with non-alcoholic options like Hojicha green tea and a selection of coffee.
Pasta tasting at Massara
Pasta lovers rejoice: Massara (Chef Stefano Secchi and David Switzer of One MICHELIN Star Rezdôra) is launching their new pasta tasting menu ($95 per person with an optional wine pairing for an added $95), exclusively offered at the first-floor bar! Guests can expect a variety of five classic and contemporary pasta dishes with hits like candele, gnocchi di patate, and bottone de castagna.
Atoboy’s New Spring Menu
In celebration of Spring, husband and wife duo Chef Junghyun ‘JP’ Park and Ellia Park are introducing a $75 prix fixe menu. The four-course meal evolves with the seasons and celebrates the Korean spirit of dining together.
Expect dishes like pork galbi, oxtail sooyuk, and squid, along with house favorites like sea urchin, fried chicken, and sujeonggwa granita. Wines from various regions, craft beers, and a variety of alcohol-free options are also available.
Hero image: Caitlin Sakdalan / Moody Tongue Sushi
