· Jennifer Lopez says re new Water Mill house, "It's always been a dream of mine to have a house where my whole family can spend Christmas." Awwww. [Extra TV]
· Leash law on East Hampton Village beaches approved today. [27 East]
· Garden fair at Bridgehampton Historical Society tomorrow to benefit Horticultural Alliance of the Hamptons. [Dan's]
· Want to keep East Hampton beautiful? Clean it up. [Patch]
Address: 43 Davids Lane, Water Mill
Asking Price: $2,895,000
Guest 1 wrote, "This place is beautiful but it's been on the market for YEARS! Somewhere over $2M." Well, Guest 1, you are this week's big winner! For what it's worth, we agree with you: given the location, asking price approaching $3M is just too much, even though we like the place a lot.
· Water Mill Garden Beauty [Morley]
· How Much for This Characterful Water Mill House with Guest Cottage? [Curbed Hamptons]
We admire the owner of this house (a designer) for having the confidence to decorate in such a distinctive style instead of being bland and boring. We think the place looks great. (And not "surreal," as the brokerbabble says. Tip: dictionary.com.)
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That said, the house might be easier to sell if it were a bit more bland and boring. There are four bedrooms and four baths in the main space, with a one-bedroom, two-bath pool house with its own sitting rooms and kitchen. If you get tired of sitting in the house or the pool house, the one-acre grounds are lovely with various areas for entertaining.
· Surreal Beauty Water Mill South [Rosehip]
The old saying "the bigger they are, the harder they fall" has resonated with some of the world's richest people in the past year, as some of the biggest billionaire losers have seen their fortunes dwindle. Zynga founder Mark Pincus saw his net worth plunge by 75%, while Brazilian mining magnate Eike Batista lost an average of $2M per hour in 2012. See their homes, and more from the jilted wealthy, over at Curbed National. [Curbed National] 
Missoni Home opened their new shop yesterday at 50 Jobs Lane in Southampton. Missoni, of course, is the Italian design house known for fine knits, embroidered fabrics, and colorful patterns. The new shop doesn't disappoint, brimming with cheerful textiles that would be perfect for brightening up a mostly-white beach house. With the iconic zigzag pattern sofa in your living room, you wouldn't need much else.
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Also on offer are some beautiful bright embroidered cushions and throws and some stunning poufs.
There's also a range of outdoor cushions and furniture for poolside chic.
· Missoni Home [Official Site]
Ditch Plains looks more like a stonemason's yard rather than a lovely sandy beach right now. The winter storms, most notably Superstorm Sandy, have scoured away the sand, leaving mostly rocks and chunks of concrete. East Hampton's town recreation superintendent is therefore recommending that the beach remain closed to swimming. The town has been discussing dumping sand there, but nothing has been done. Until then, anyone venturing in the surf is advised to be very, very careful.
· Surf Heaven Beach May Not Open [EH Star]
· Admit it: you won $1 million at Powerball. So….like… can we borrow $500,000? We'll pay you back. [27 East]
· Well, how about donating a bit to complete the reconstruction of the Sayre Barn, then? [Patch]
· Sag Harbor gives go-ahead to oyster raising under Bay Street dock. [SH Online]
· Dogs about to be leashed on East Hampton Village beaches. [Patch]
Here's a crop of unusually dark listing photos, which makes sense given the fact that the 16,936-square-foot Vegas mansion was built entirely underground. Fear not: there's a fully stocked faux backyard, complete with trellises and a cloud-filled sky. Head to Curbed National for more. [Curbed National]
Fresh, in the old Southfork Kitchen space on Bridgehampton-Sag Harbor Turnpike, might be the most hotly anticipated new restaurant in the Hamptons. Here are some sample menus. Chef Todd Jacobs says all the produce is organic and local if possible, as is the fish; the meat and chicken are humanely reared, walked daily on a leash, and die of happiness before being butchered. Or something similar.
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Have any readers eaten there yet? What did you think?
· Previous coverage of Fresh [Curbed Hamptons]
Curbed National's video series Clocking In explores one individual's artistic contributions to the great, wide "wheel" of design; in other words, cool stuff cool people create. Care to nominate someone noteworthy? Do send a note.
The series continues with Elissa Ehlin and James Leritz, the husband-and-wife team that founded Kiln Design Studio, their Brooklyn-based enamelware firm, in 2002. Though the pair has largely focused on tabletop pieces, sculptures, and mobiles—which manage to fuse influences from the American Art Deco period and the art and crafts of the 10th-century Byzantine Empire—Ehlin and Leritz worked with Gwen Carlton, a lighting designer and the co-founder of Bespoke Global, on their first-ever light fixture. Here they put the finishing touches on that very Derrick Chandelier, a stunning, dramatic work made from globs of vitreous enamel affixed to a sleek, angular brass frame. Like what you see? The chandelier is for sale through Bespoke, an online marketplace, of sorts, offering incredible handmade objects from artists all over the world. Above, watch.
· All Clocking In posts [Curbed National]
· Kiln Design Studio [official site]
· Bespoke Global [official site]
When we were kids, we drove past the Startop Ranch most days during the summer to go to Gin Beach. We always wished we could ride the horses in the fields. Back then, the estate was more than fifty acres put together by Dr. Leon Star to house his horses and boasted its own racetrack. Although quite a lot of the ranch has been sold since then, the thirteen acres left offer plenty of room for your own horses.
The ranch has been for sale for several years now, with various parcels offered at various price points. If you want as much room possible for your pony farm, you can snap up those almost 13 acres including five bedroom main house, 15 stall barn, riding arena, barn with caretaker apartment, and extra outbuildings for a mere $10 million. The little girls driving past thank you.
· The Startop Ranch Equestrian Estate [Sotheby's]
The Crow's Nest Hotel and Restaurant has experienced such demand for its single two-bedroom cottage that it is expanding with the purchase of six more bungalows nearby, which will be known as the David Pharaoh Cottages. (We think it's swell that the cottages will be named after David Pharaoh, regarded as the last king of the Montauketts and brother of Stephen "Talkhouse" Pharaoh.)
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The five cottages and one two-bedroom house are super-cute (dig the 70s fireplace), so it seems like a smart move by hotelier Sean MacPherson.
· The Crow's Nest is Expanding [Guest of a Guest]
· Montauk Lake Front Cottages [BHS]
· All previous Crow's Nest coverage [Curbed Hamptons]
Alice + Olivia, the celebrity favorite fashion brand helmed by Stacey Bendet, is opening a new shop at 79 Main Street in East Hampton today. The boutique in Southampton at 58 Jobs Lane also reopens for the season today. Handbags are a store focus as they are only sold in the line's own boutiques and online; the East Hampton store will also be carrying the gown collection exclusively for the area. Pictured is the Abigail gown from the Fall 2013 collection, the Olivia bag, and the Dina heel.
· Alice + Olivia [Official Site]
· Local girl designs flag for hamlet of Flanders; features Big Duck of course. [Newsday]
· Hamptons Greek festival canceled for this year, by Zeus! [27 East]
· How and where to get beach passes for Quogue, Westhampton Beach, and Southampton Town. [Patch]
· Here are the East Hampton roads that're going to be paved next. [Patch]
Waterfront favorite the Beacon reopens for the season today; dinner will be served Wednesdays through Sundays, with Mondays starting Memorial Day and lunch service starting June 16. On the menu will be new dishes alongside favorites like like steamed mussels "Beacon Style" with garlic, white wine, lemon-thyme, cream and tomatoes; crispy fish tacos; lobster mafaldine with roasted corn, basil, saffron and cream; oven-roasted chicken; and pan-roasted local tilefish with baby beets, braised leeks and skordalia.
· All previous coverage [Curbed Hamptons]
Pink Elephant, which was in Southampton from 2004-9, is back in the Hamptons this summer. T-Bar at Sienna Restaurant, 44 Three Mile Harbor Road, East Hampton, is going to be turning into a lounge on weekends with a live booth for world-class DJs. Pink Elephant's New York location on West 8th Street has been frequented lately by the likes of Rihanna, so we can expect some excitement this summer here in the Hamptons.
· Pink Elephant [Official Site]
What/Where: 6 bed/5 baths on Davids Lane, Water Mill
Square Feet: 2200
Acreage: 1.02
The Skinny: This house has beautiful gardens and an interesting interior. There is a 3 bedroom, 3 bath main house plus a 3 bedroom, 2 bath guest cottage. The kitchen has a Sub Zero fridge, DCS Professional Series stove, soapstone counters, and an antique French terracotta floor. There are pine floors throughout the house and an antique Gothic pine door in the downstairs bedroom. Outside is a gunite pool and that guest cottage, with the lovely garden and hedges for privacy.
So...how much do you think they're asking for the place?
· PriceSpotter Archive [Curbed Hamptons]
Hey, you! Yes, you! Love Curbed Hamptons? Got a little experience writing? We need extra staff in the summer when the joint is jumping. We're looking for a weekend writer and editor who is savvy about listings, restaurants, and shopping in the Hamptons. This is a freelance gig with commensurate pay. If you think you fit the bill, drop an email to hamptons@curbed.com with a brief description about yourself and a paragraph or two about how you can add value to Curbed Hamptons. If you've got a blog, please include a link to it as well. No resumes, please. If we like what we see, we'll be in touch quickly.
We're also looking for freelance photographers who love nothing more than snapping away at the Hamptons dining, real estate, retail and social scenes. This is also a freelance gig. Shoot us an email at hamptons@curbed.com with links to examples of your work and let us know what you can bring to the Curbed Hamptons table.
Thanks, and away we go!
Nine acres of virgin land on Old Sag Harbor Road in Bridgehampton have just been purchased for preservation by Southampton Town. The money came from the Community Preservation Fund. The CPF is funded by the 2% real estate transfer tax in the five East End towns (East Hampton, Riverhead, Shelter Island, Southampton, and Southold) and is used to preserve open space and farmland in the area. Since its inception in 1998, the CPF has saved more than 10,000 acres from development.
· All Previous CPF Posts [Curbed Hamptons]
· Play a round of golf at The Bridge in Bridgehampton at a charity tournament to support the American Cancer Society. [Hamptons.com]
· Landing your private jet at East Hampton airport? You're going to have to cough up $750. [Patch]
· Building permit revoked on an environmentally sensitive plot of land adjacent to Fort Pond. [EH Star]
· Breaking news: rich people like nice backyards. [TheRealDeal]
There will soon be a new East Hampton Airport sign on Montauk Highway in Wainscott. The old one broke and blew away during Sandy. Unfortunately, the new sign will just be black letters on a white background. Too bad--the old sign with the plane graphic was snazzy. [Patch]]]>
This sweet summer cottage strikes us as just the right size—not too big, not too small. It's 2568 square feet with four bedrooms and three baths. There's a screened porch for sitting out on summer nights and listening to crickets and frogs in the pond; there's a renovated kitchen, nice-looking millwork, a fireplace, and French doors that bring the outside into the living space. No pool but with half an acre of property, there's room to add one.
· Magical Sag Harbor Village Pondfront [Corcoran]
Built in the 1920s by circus mogul John Ringling, the Florida mansion known as Cà d'Zan was one of the country's most magnificent private residences, but fell on hard times before a six-year restoration returned it to glory. Curbed National has 10 fun facts from the construction, degradation, and rebirth of this American classic. [Curbed National]
Rebecca Minkoff is reopening her summer pop-up shop at Solé East Resort in Montauk, starting May 30 and running through Labor Day. The 550sf shop will be located on the main floor of the resort and will offer complimentary tote bags and friendship bracelets with purchase of such items as the pink Mini Mac bag pictured ($195). [Curbedwire]]]>
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[Jennifer Lopez in typical Hamptons garb/wikipedia]
Now when you walk over to borrow a cup of sugar you can call her Jenny from the Hamptons. According to the New York Post, J-Lo has reportedly plunked down $10M (though surely less if the ask was $9.995M—Bronx homegirls aren't going to pay full ask) for this eight bedroom, 8500sf gambreled mansion in Water Mill. A source quoted in the Post referred to the price as a steal. We're not so sure of that: the property isn't waterfront, though three acres is a good lot size. The house itself is fairly unpretentious and doesn't have a tennis court, although there is plenty of room for one.
· Sensational Water Mill Estate Steps From Mecox Bay [Corcoran]
· Jennifer Lopez Buying $10M Hamptons Mansion [NY Post]
· There still may be time to join a CSA; here's a list of area farms. [Edible East End]
· "Attractive partygoers" and owners of "ultra-high-end cars" needed for casting of Royal Pains, the TV series. We guess that leaves us out. [Patch]
· Sakura is a new sushi and hibachi restaurant just opened in Greenport. [SI Reporter]
· View the plans for Good Ground Park in Hampton Bays this evening. [Patch]
This past Sunday, PBS aired a special entitled 10 Buildings that Changed America, a survey of the sometimes lesser-known structures that altered the course of American architecture and urban planning. Highlights include the swooping, Gehry-designed Walt Disney Concert Hall and the Southdale Center, the country's first indoor shopping mall. [Curbed National]
According to the brokerbabble, this is a "stunning high-end ultra-contemporary home with water views." We see the water view: nice. We see the Eileen Gray Bibendum chair: nice. What we don't see is much of the actual house. Amenities include "Italian kitchen with stainless steel countertops" (we'll take your word for it, we guess), three huge decks (if you say so), heated gunite pool (there it is!) and a bidet! Apparently the bidet is accompanied by three bathrooms and four bedrooms in 2600sf. If we could see the rest of the house, we bet we'd like it.
· East Hampton Water View [Rosehip RE]
A number of people tried to make Montauk into a transatlantic port in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. On paper, the idea made sense: docking ships at Fort Pond Bay and then putting goods on the Long Island Rail Road would cut a day off the typical New York-Great Britain voyage. But it never panned out.
]]> In 1879, Arthur Benson bought most of Montauk for $151,000, paying only 10% down. (This deal is still being disputed today by the descendants of the Montaukett Indians.) Benson was a friend of Austin Corbin, the owner of the Long Island Rail Road, who planned to extend the railroad out to Montauk, and therefore Benson knew the land would become much more valuable. Once the railroad was extended, Corbin could turn Montauk into a deep water port; this would also cut down on overcrowding in the Port of New York. In 1894, a bill was introduced to Congress that would create a deep water port in Montauk. The next year, the Benson heirs sold 4000 acres of Montauk to Corbin and partner Charles Pratt for $200,000. The first LIRR train pulled into Montauk later that year. In 1896, a steel pier 400 feet long was built for steamers.So what happened? Corbin died in 1896, which put a crimp in his plans. Also, Corbin didn't figure out that Fort Pond Bay is too shallow and rocky to handle ships that size and could not be dredged. Other attempts were made to make Montauk into a transatlantic port over the years, including by Carl Fisher in the 1920s; all failed.
The Navy commandeered Fort Pond Bay in the spring of 1942, during World War II. It built a massive concrete base where torpedoes were assembled and then fired out to sea. Seaplanes would follow the torpedoes' path, and once the torpedoes' fuel was spent, they would be retrieved and returned to base. Ones that passed inspection would be shipped out and used to send enemy ships and submarines to the bottom of the sea.
Today Navy Beach is a park and site of the popular restaurant. On Saturday, June 1st from 4–6 PM, Navy Beach will host a cocktail party to benefit the Navy SEAL Foundation, a charity that cares for service members and their families during active duty and after tragedies. For a $35 entry donation, guests will enjoy light bites while mingling with a retired Navy SEAL as well as foundation representatives, with live music by Nancy Atlas, local wines provided by Lieb Cellars, and beer from Brooklyn Brewery.
· Navy Beach [Official Site]
The A-frame seems like a building idea whose time has gone. We appreciate the ideal of a modern, low-cost beach house for the middle classes, popular in the late 1950s up through the early 1970s, but we wouldn't want to live in an A-frame. This place boasts incredible views and walls of glass and some extremely attractive touches, like the backsplash in the kitchen and the steel cable by the open tread staircase (but why not remove the plastic step for the picture?), but can't escape the problems inherent in the A-frame design. There are only two bedrooms and one bath, which probably isn't going to fly in a house costing $2.2 million, even if it's bayfront. The house is 1900sf on .64 acre with 100 feet of water frontage.
· Bayfront Pied-a-Terre [Saunders]
· Donate prom dresses for local teens at the Hampton Bays Public Library. [27 East]
· Rent a bike locker at Bridgehampton train station for $60 a year. [Patch]
· Group for the East End wants the DEC to forbid Southampton Village from permitting bulkheads. [27 East]
· Did you know St. Andrew's Dune Church in Southampton started as a life-saving station? [SH Express]
Curbed's search for the next wave of up-and-coming architects, developers, and interior designers is in full swing! Have you nominated a Young Gun yet? You've got until the end of the month to tell us about the person or people that will be the next big stars of the industry. Details and that all-important form are here. [Curbed Staff] 
Address: 282 Abrahams Path, East Hampton
Asking Price: $1,795,000
Most guesses were too low. Guest 1 came closest at $1.895M and is the winner for this week. (Unless we use the Price is Right Showcase Showdown rules, where you come as close as possible to the actual retail price without going over!) Guest 6 opined, "Depends on whether the house is subject to the odors wafting from the dump." I think you mean the East Hampton Recycling Center, Guest 6, where cartoon vermin thank you for recycling!
· 282 Abrahams Path [Elliman]
· How Much for this East Hampton Post-and-Beam? [Curbed Hamptons]
Owning a truly historic American property doesn't have to cost an arm and a leg, as Curbed National proves with a map of 15 classics listed for under $1M. A highlight: the former corn mill where famed frontiersman Davy Crockett met his wife. [Curbed National]
Here on Long Island, we pay sky-high rates for electricity. Anything you can do to lower those bills not only helps your wallet, it helps the environment.
1. Turn the central air up a few degrees. Central air is the biggest electricity hog in a typical home. Is a few degrees warmer in the house really going to bother you? Use fans and open windows as often as possible instead of central air. Even if you turn the AC on, try turning the temp up a bit and using fans as well to keep cool.
less efficiently. If you need a new dryer, consider a gas model; they cost more than electric but save money over their life, especially in an area with high electrical rates.
Water quality in Lake Montauk around South Lake Beach, a popular spot for little kids, is showing a lot of fecal contamination, particularly after storms. Eeeew. The Lake Montauk Technical Watershed Advisory Committee advised the East Hampton Town Board to change the sign at the beach to "all water contact in this area should be avoided." Where does the fecal matter come from? Stormwater runoff. Of course, town officials are bickering as usual about what should be done. Some don't want to change the current sign; some suggest that people rinse the shit-water off after they swim there; others suggest just banning people from the beach.
· Water Quality in Montauk's South Lake Beach Questioned [EH Star]
This is a one-acre plot of ground for $750,000. Unfortunately, it's right on Montauk Highway, but fortunately, it comes with plans and permits for a modern house by local starchitects Bates Masi that takes that into consideration. See how the front of the residence is banked with earth into a berm and planted to provide privacy and absorb traffic noise? The plans include thoughtful details like stroller parking in the front hall (also great for sports equipment later on); there are three bedrooms, including a guest room set off to the side. There's also a plan for an optional garage with courtyard and two additional bedrooms. What do Curbed readers think?
· 179 Montauk Highway East Hampton [Elliman]
· Learn star trail photography this weekend at the South Fork Natural History Museum. [SoFo]
· Go see "Martha Speaks" at Bay Street with the Children's Museum of the East End on May 11. [CMEE]
· See pictures of the Sands Point mansions that inspired F. Scott Fitzgerald here. [Vanderbilt Cup Races]
· You know you've always wanted to start your own bank. Here's your building! [Patch]
We got told that a certain reader didn't care about a new Citarella (what, they squeeze their own blood oranges?), but they did care about good design, which apparently we're not showing enough of here. "There are some very good people, local and otherwise, doing some beautiful work out here who would love to be showcased on this site. And no, I am not one of them --- just a very satisfied client who used a local architect and designer and was thrilled with the results." OK, then: Local architects and designers: show us your work! Send it to hamptons@curbed.com. And if locals are under 35, why not nominate them for our Young Guns awards? Andrea Palladio would approve. [Curbedwire]]]>
We guess someone fell in love with the "cursed" Norman Jaffe, or at least its site, because it's listed as sold once again. No word on the price yet. We're still hoping that the new owner is willing to put the work in to restore a really rather stunning house, and not flatten it and put in a gambreled monstrosity.
· Lloyds House [Norman Jaffe Architect]
· All previous Norman Jaffe coverage [Curbed Hamptons]
New in Westhampton Beach
24 South Road; Saunders
The Lowdown: This is a brand-new Energy Star-rated house. It's large: 4664sf with five bedrooms and 5.5 baths on .81 acre. There's a second-floor games room as well as a mahogany deck and gunite pool in back.
Cozy in Sagaponack
Greenleaf Way; Nest Seekers
The Lowdown: This is a three-bedroom, three-bath with 2800sf on 2.1 acres. It has a heated pool and a tennis court.
Horsey in East Hampton
29 Passing Road; Saunders
The Lowdown: The actual asking price for this place is $1.75M, as we couldn't find a $2M property in East Hampton. Three-bedroom, 2.5 baths in 1780sf, set on 3.09 acres. There's a gunite pool and a stable with five stalls, a loft, and a tack room.
"European" in Amagansett
43 Broadview Road; Halstead
The Lowdown: This three bedroom, 2.5 bath house with 3035sf on 1.15 acre is in the Broadview Association with deeded bay access. The listing says the house has "European flavor" with lovely millwork and three fireplaces. There's a pool and hot tub in the back.
Teardown in Montauk
128 Second House Road; Elliman
The Lowdown: One-bed, one-bath, 600sf teardown on 3.87 acres right on Fort Pond.
[Photo of Christie Brinkley by David Shankbone/via wikipedia]
This cottage was purchased and renovated by Christie Brinkley for her parents to live in, who have both now passed away. It is small, at 1400sf, but you are in the heart of Sag Harbor Village and still on the water, with a bulkhead and 75' of waterfront on .20 acre. The house is beautifully renovated, with an exceptional master bathroom and nice built-in bookcases, and of course great waterviews. There are three bedrooms and three baths. What do Curbed readers think of the price?
· 4 West Water Street Sag Harbor [Elliman]
Highway Diner & Bar is having a very special day for mothers on Sunday. The restaurant is donating 5% of its sales for the day to The Retreat, a local nonprofit that provides safety, shelter and support for victims of domestic abuse and works to break the cycle of family violence. Treat your mother to a special dish that day, cold poached salmon with cucumber, radish, and watercress salad and ginger-passion fruit vinaigrette. All moms get a free glass of champagne.
· Highway Diner and Bar [Facebook]
· Isaac Mizrahi popping up a shop in Southampton on Main Street. [Patch]
· Places to find egg creams on the South Fork. [Patch]
· Pepalajefa, the goumet food shop in Sag Harbor, is back open for the summer. [Patch]
· The new kitchen at the Shelter Island senior center is nearly finished; it took four years and cost twice as much as expected. [SI Reporter]
Fine wine has plenty of acolytes around the world, but even those with an untrained palate can appreciate the architectural beauty of these five modern wineries. The highlight: the Asterisk winery in Beijing, China, probably built to distract oenophiles from the area's smoggy air. [Curbed National]
A peeve of ours is how often idiot drivers completely ignore pedestrian crossings in East Hampton. (To be fair, another is how idiot pedestrians decide they're just too important to cross in the crosswalk and suddenly lunge in front of our car.) The illuminated crosswalks now on Main Street at Huntting Lane and the Circle definitely help alert motorists that people are trying to cross. Now East Hampton Village plans to put another in at Newtown Lane; the 2013-4 budget includes $80,000 for its installation. Sounds like a good idea.
· Lighted Crosswalk to Come to Newtown Lane [27 East]
May 16-19 are the dates for the fourth annual Montauk Music Festival. It's a free music event featuring more than 200 artists in a variety of styles—from alternative rock, pop, folk, to blues, jazz, reggae, and more. Many performances are family-friendly, so bring the kids! Events include Meet the Musicians at Gurney's Inn ($35 per person, three-hour open bar), industry workshops, and a showcase stage on Montauk's Village Green Saturday and Sunday.
· Montauk Music Festival [Official Site]
PriceSpotter is Curbed's asking price guessing game. We provide some details and pictures from a local listing, and you take a crack at the price in the comments. Friday, we reveal the answer. No cheating!
What/Where: 4 bed/5.5 baths on Abrahams Path, East Hampton
Square Feet: 3000
Acreage: .85
The Skinny: This post-and-beam "boasts incredible golf course views." (We've never quite understood the appeal of a golf course view, but whatever.) You get a "professional chef's kitchen," two master suites, screening room, gym, covered patio, heated pool and hot tub, all on almost an acre north of the highway.
So...how much do you think they're asking for the place?
· PriceSpotter Archive [Curbed Hamptons]
Your mom: where would you be without her? Treat her right this Mother's Day: spell out "Mother" in forget-me-nots. If the local florist is running low on forget-me-nots, take her out for a nice meal instead. Here's a roundup of some local restaurants that are making special efforts for moms this Sunday.
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