foodha for thought – menuism blog

Mothers can be so stereotypical, such as when they look worried when you so much as sneeze, or when they tell you to drive carefully. Mother’s Day is, in part, a celebration of those stereotypes and how our mothers can be downright silly when it comes to their children.
These are universal themes. But what about mothers across the country? Where do you get an East Coast mom the best chowder, or the best guacamole for the San Francisco mother? We’ve looked to our users to find out.
Get in the car and take your mother to one of these fancy places to say thanks for all they’ve done and all they’ll continue to do – and if she grips the door handle and says, “Slow down, slow down,” this one time, at least, you should do it without sighing.

The Boston Mom

Your mom took you to the Boston Children’s Museum when you were young, and happily drove you on college visits to what seemed like every single college in Massachusetts. Hey, how about taking her to a restaurant? That’d be wicked cool. Try Union Oyster House, and thank her for all she’s done for you while she destroys some fresh lobster.

The New York Mom

Get her what she really wants: a perfectly grilled Porterhouse at the famous Peter Luger Steak House. Order some broccoli on the side to make her happy; no matter how old you are, you’ve still got to eat your vegetables.

The San Francisco Mom

Tear your mom away from her pottery wheel and yoga mat and scoot over to Maya. If you or your mother are vegetarian, don’t fear; there’s food for you, and more importantly, more guacamole than you can shake a lamb’s tail at.
Otherwise, try the piramida de res, consisting of hanger steak, grilled tomatoes, sautéed onions, a black bean puree, and a chile vinaigrette.

Nothing says, “I love you, Mom,” more than vertical food.

The Chicago Mom

How many times did your mother take you to the Shedd Aquarium during that phase in your childhood when you ate lots of tuna fish sandwiches and insisted you were going to be a marine biologist? Say thanks with a Prince Edward Island Mussels served with smoked sausage at Sweets & Savories. For an entrée, check out the Mediterranean Seafood Stew.

The Washington D.C. Mom

How many mothers can looking perfectly at ease eating pizza in cashmere & pearls? Bet your mom can. Take her to 2 Amys and order a meal as quirky and fantastic as she is. How about pizza with garlic and anchovies with deviled eggs on the side?

Where’s the place in your town that just seems to yell, “Mom, you were right all along”? Leave us a comment.