Description
Mother’s Day Grand Brunch Buffet
By Chef Larry Schepici and his culinary team
Two Seatings: Early Seating: 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM, Late Seating: 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Celebrate Mother’s Day with an elevated brunch experience at Mount Ida Preservation Hall. Chef Larry returns to create a refined buffet of seasonal dishes crafted with ingredients sourced from the Troy Farmers Market: featuring artisanal breads, house-made spreads, and vibrant starters like burrata with grilled fruit, market vegetables, and fresh greens.
Enjoy chef-carved specialties including lamb leg and hanger steak, alongside elegant seafood offerings featuring lobster, scallops, and shrimp. Thoughtfully prepared vegetable-forward dishes round out a menu that highlights the best of the season.
Set in a relaxed, beautiful atmosphere, this is a brunch that balances comfort and sophistication, perfect for gathering and celebrating the people who care for us most.
The experience concludes with a grand selection of handcrafted desserts from Troy’s finest bakeries including Macaroons, Biscotti, Chocolate Truffles and Cookies.
A special, joy-filled way to spend Mother’s Day. 💐
Full Menu:
Chef's Carving Station
Carved NY Sirloin Steak with Au-Poivre and Roquefort Sauce
Honey Glazed Fleur de Lis Ham
Rosemary Focaccia, French Baguettes, Mini Croissants, Muffins
Cold Table
Heirloom Tomato Salad, Fresh Melon and Wild Berries
Fresh Mozzarella with Prosciutto di Parma
Roasted Pepper and Olive Salad
Local Artisan Cheeses
Hot Food
Egg Frittata Caprese, Heirloom Tomatoes, Basil, Fresh Mozzarella
Laughing Earth Farm Poached Eggs
Applewood-Smoked Double-Thick Cut Bacon
Placid Bakery Brioche French Toast Wildberry Compote
Crispy Yukon Gold Potatoes
Troy Farmers Market Spring Vegetable Medley with Pesto Butter
Chicken Tosca, Spinach, Roasted Red Pepper, Prosciutto, and Mozzarella
Pan-Seared Salmon with Fennel Slaw and Three Citrus Sauces
KIDS STUFF
House Made: Chicken Fingers
Mac n’ Cheese
Mom’s Spaghetti
Dessert Selections
Assorted Cookies, Cakes, Pies, and Mini Pastries
Gourmet Ice Cream Sundae Bar
With all the Fixings
Note: Menu subject to minor alterations based on fresh ingredient availability
Date & Time
May 10, 2026 11:30 AM-4:30 PM
Venue Details
Mount Ida Preservation Hall
548 Congress StreetTroy, New York 12180
