Elevate Mother’s Day with a special brunch buffet this weekend at a ski slope. The Mother’s Day brunch buffet will take place Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Fire at the Ridge, Powder Ridge Resort, in Middlefield.
The buffet begins with starters including Caesar salad and spring garden salad; a Nova smoked salmon station, featuring capers, tomatoes, onions, cream cheese and bagels; summer minestrone soup; charcuterie; and lemon orzo and macaroni salad.
The buffet also will feature herb-roasted prime rib with horseradish cream; lemon rosemary pork loin; an omelet station with spinach, tomato, onion, mushrooms, bacon, ham and peppers; French toast; a waffle station; eggs benedict; scrambled eggs with sausage links, bacon and home fries; lobster ravioli; seafood stuffed sole with sherry cream sauce; chicken piccata with capers, artichokes, tomatoes and lemon wine sauce; and stuffed mushrooms with herb goat cheese. Sides will include cheddar mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables.
The children's menu features penne with butter sauce and meatballs with marinara; chicken tenders and fries.
The dessert station offers assorted cupcakes and danish, fruit salad and chocolate mousse cake.
Tickets are $69.95 per person; $24 for kids ages 5-11.
Reservations are required at FireatTheRidge.com.
DETAILS: Fire at the Ridge, 99 Powder Hill Road, Middlefield; 866-860-0208; fireattheridge.com/event/mothers-day-brunch-buffet.
Tea and Jane Austen in Middlefield
Janeites will flock to Lyman Homestead in Middlefield on May 18 for a special event.
“Spill the Tea: A Jane Austen Afternoon Tea Celebration” marks Jane Austen’s 250th birthday. Two seatings are available, at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Step into the world of “Pride and Prejudice,” “Sense and Sensibility” and “Emma” with a special afternoon tea. The event features a selection of teas from Savvy Tea Gourmet of Madison, paired with a menu inspired by Austen's time, prepared by the Apple Barrel Farm Market. Austen admirers can dine on quiche, tea sandwiches and scones, while discussing their favorite author and listening to classical melodies in the Lyman Homestead living room.
Tickets are $38 per person. Advance registration is required.
All guests will be seated at tables of six with other guests. Those wishing to sit together should email [email protected]. Seating is limited.
DETAILS: Lyman Homestead, 32 Reeds Gap Road, Middlefield; lymanorchards.com/event/jane-austen-tea-2025.
Cocktail class at The Silo in New Milford
“Craft Cocktails & GastroPubGrub” is on the menu for a cooking class at The Silo in New Milford.
The class, subtitled “Shake, Stir and Feast,” is led by chef Dino Kolitsas on May 15 at 6:30 p.m. He works at is the New Milford restaurant Greca Mediterranean Kitchen. He will team up with spirits wizards at Litchfield Distillery for the cocktail adventure. Master the essentials of mixology and crafting cocktails, each of which will be paired with elevated pub fare.