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20 Hudson Valley Parent n May 2016 street, and let Mom pick out some gifts for herself that will show off her Hudson Valley pride. MacArthur's Riverview Restaurant The Hotel Thayer 674 Thayer Rd., West Point 845-446-4731 thehotelthayer.com Located at the United States Military Academy, this restaurant is known almost as much for its beautiful surroundings as it is for its delicious cuisine. The usual Sunday Champagne Brunch - complete with live-action cooking stations for home-made waf- fles and traditional Bananas Foster as well as its famous giant shrimp, decadent desserts, and unlimited champagne, Mimosas, and Bloody Mary adult beverages - hosts a special Mother's Day offering from 10:30am to 2:30pm for $49.95 per person (children 5-12 are half off and kids under 5 are free). Elora Tocci is a freelance writer born and raised in the Hudson Val- ley. She is a communications direc- tor at a NYC education nonprofit. 845-795-1310 buttermilkfallsinn.com Do good while you eat good! Henry's sources all its ingredients from local farms and artisan food producers and purveyors, giving a boost to Hudson Valley business. You'll be able to taste the freshness in so many menu items, including various omelets, Bananas Foster French toast, huevos rancheros, and buttermilk malted Belgium waffles. The brunch menu includes both breakfast and lunch options and even has a pizza section. Brunch is served from 11am to 3pm and menu prices range from about $10 to $16. After chowing down, take a stroll along one of the grounds' many trails and take in the view of the Hudson River. You may just be able to snap your family holiday card photo before leaving as the stores have even thought about putting up their Christmas decorations! And if you're looking for a gift for Mom, check out the spa packages at the Inn. A gift card for a massage or an afternoon steaming in the sauna could be the perfect way to help her unwind. Shadows on the Hudson 176 Rinaldi Blvd., Poughkeepsie 845-486-9500 shadowsonthehudson.com This is a great place to go for an affordable meal with beautiful views of the river. Their special brunch fea- tures hand-carved dishes, including slow roasted prime rib, herb roasted turkey breast, and country ham. If you want your meat with a side of fresh fruit, a garden salad, or are looking for traditional breakfast or lunch foods, the assorted buffet has it all. End the meal with a spin through the extravagant dessert table, which will be filled with special selections from Shadows' pastry team. The brunch is $22.95 per person and runs from 9:30am to 1pm, so you can get an early start. Shadows will also serve their dinner menu from 3 to 8pm, if you want to make Mother's Day an evening affair. The dinner menu includes salads, soups, sandwiches, entrees - like pan-roasted swordfish, caramelized scallops, filet mignon, Maine lobster, and much more. Caf fe Macchiato 99 Liberty St., Newburgh 845-565-4616 99libertystreet.com This quaint cafe sources many of its ingredients from local farms and producers. Your family will feel right at home at one of its cozy tables. The menu features lots of creative dishes, like shirred eggs gruyere, baked eggs ratatouille, sausage pesto frittata, and Amaretto French toast and bacon. You can also check out the seasonal lunch menu in the afternoon, as the cafe is open from 9am to 3pm. After your meal, take a quick walk down to the waterfront or check out the Newburgh Mercantile store just around the corner and down the Cheer mom with unlimited champagne, Mimosas, and Bloody Marys at MacArthur's Riverview Restaurant. MOTHER'S DAY DINING (Continued from Page 18)