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22 Hudson Valley Parent n May 2017 H ey, moms! This is the month we celebrate everything that you do for your children and families. Of course, your family's budget may not allow for what you really want: to hop on an airplane and spend a week being pampered at some exotic locale, but we had another idea that we'd like to share with your sons and daughters. They may not be able to send you on that dream trip, but they can get you out of town by visiting one of these Hudson Valley venues to help make you feel like you are a world away. Mountain Brauhaus 845-255-9766 Junction of Routes 44 - 55 and 299 in Gardiner mountainbrauhaus.com This authentic German restaurant is the definition of family-run and family friendly. It has been owned and operated by the same family since it opened in 1955. The menu offers a smorgasbord of delicious braised meats, schnit- zels, meatloaf, pot roasts and other dishes. All of the traditional dishes are made for contemporary dining, in- cluding creatively prepared vegetari- an and vegan options. The restaurant uses locally raised meats and locally-sourced produce. The wait staff is able to suggest dishes for those with gluten-sensitiv- ity and the kids' menu offers plates all for under $10. Reservations can be made for large parties. Other diners can call 90 minutes ahead to be placed on the waiting list. The Thayer Hotel at West Point 674 Thayer Rd, West Point 845-446-4731, Ext. 7929 Thethayerhotel.com As you walk into MacArthur's Riv- erview Restaurant you will be blown away by the view. Gothic-style windows frame a sweeping scape of the Hudson River. you will look through the large, Gothic windows in the dining room with Old World charm out at stun- ning views of the Hudson River and the immaculately tended grounds of the West Point campus. Mother's Day Champagne Brunch will be served from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and is $39.95 per person. The award-winning brunch is prepared by chefs trained at the Culinary Institute of America and features giant shrimp, smoke salm- on, a large selection of salads and a plentiful dessert station with treats of all kinds. There are live-action cooking stations where diners can fill their plates with anything from homemade waffles to Bananas Fos- ter. Brunch includes unlimited cham- pagne, mimosas and Bloody Marys. Reservations are highly recom- mended. Sukothai 516 Main St. in Beacon 845-790-5375 Sukothainy.com The story behind the name of this Thai cuisine restaurant dates back to the 13th century when King Intradit used the term "Sukhothai," which means "Dawn of Happiness" to name the capital of a new federation of neighboring kingdoms. And the authenticity of the food - all of which is prepared with fresh ingredients when ordered - is as authentic as its name. Located on the east end of Main Street in a renovated brick building that was originally built in 1818, the restaurant's menu features tradition- al entrees, like Pad Thai and Som Take her 'around the world' on Mother's Day Sweeping views of the Hudson River will accompany all of the delectable treats from the food stations during the champagne brunch at the Thayer Hotel at West Point on Mother's Day.