MAY 9, 2010 – SUNDAY
HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY!
As usual, the Farmers Market and Pet Adoption will be on the west side of Larchmont Boulevard, south of Beverly. Parking is free. The market starts at 10 am, though many of the vendors are ready by 9 am. Things wind down at 2pm.
Dry Dock’s Fish & Seafood with Jacqueline: King Salmon, Ahi Tuna, Grey Sole, Bay and US Diver Scallops, Huge Cleaned Tiger Shrimp, Calamari, Seaweed Salad, Seafood Mix, Ceviche, Smoked Salmon, Oysters, and more. NEW: preserved Calamondin Limes
Laurent Bonjour is offering $2 off a pound of CANTAL VIEUX, one of the oldest cheeses ever made. NEW on the truck: SAUCISSON SEC (Dry Salami). Also ask about his BBQ rub, pasta sauces and teething necklaces! List of sauces and cheeses on the truck.
Newest market vendor Gourmet Soup Kitchen offering samples of three of their soups − Corn Chowder, Golden Lentil (a red lentil puree with fresh Italian herbs and veggies), and Country Vegetable. Say hi to Chef Amy!
Skye Whitehead of the Malibu Olive Company has promised a free 2-ounce bottle of USDA organic olive oil with the purchase of a regular 14-ounce bottle.
Greg Beckett the Flan King has a NEW flavor of flan − BANANA.
If you’re planning a Mother’s Day barbecue, Meredith of Saveurs recommends their Merguez or Chicken Porcini sausages. For dessert? Chocolate fondant cakes (eat with strawberries from the market with vanilla ice cream). Her citrons confit and macarons make great gifts. Lemons: $14 for a 32-ounce mason jar. Macarons: $16 a box of dozen.
MOTHER’S DAY SPECIALS IN LARCHMONT
Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf: Buy one drink, get 2nd drink FREE (excluding bottled drinks). Opens at 6:30 am.
Larchmont’s Thai restaurant CHAN DARA is offering FREE PINK CHAMPAGNE to everyone! Hours open:12:30 pm – 10:30 pm.
Mother’s Day Brunch at the Larchmont Grill: three-course Prix Fixe Menu: 37.95 per adult, 14.95 per child. Reserve or walk in between 10:00am and 3:00pm. Regular menu in the evening.
La Bottega Marino has a special Mother’s Day Brunch Menu that includes Smoked Salmon Omelette, Shrimp & Eggs, Lobster Eggs Benedict, Organic Chicken Breast, Pea Pancakes and Lamb, Shrimp Salad, Black Truffle Pizza, and Organic Valencia or Blood Orange Juice. Opens at 8:00 am.
NOTE: The Larchmont Village Florist, which is ordinarily closed on Sundays, will be open 9am to 4pm for Mother’s Day. Peonies have been the most popular flowers so far.
Starbucks Happy Hour is 3:00-5:00 pm − customers can get the new “customizable” however-you-want-it Frappuccino at HALF PRICE.
The Larchmont Preschool will be holding an Open House from 11am to 2pm. Call 323-572-0186 for details.