Carrie’s Restaurant in Providence will have their three-pound lobsters as well as a children’s menu.

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This week and weekend

Westport Rivers Vineyard will host the 2008 Coastal Wine Trail Kick Off on Saturday from 1 to 3 p.m. This two-hour tasting event will feature samples from its winery as well as from Truro Vineyards of Cape Cod, Langworthy Farm Winery, Newport Vineyards, Greenvale Vineyards, Sakonnet Vineyards and Running Brook Vineyard. Tickets are $35 and include wine tastings, a logo wine glass, local food, beer samples and entertainment. Advance ticket sales only by visiting www.westportrivers.com. For information, call (508) 636-3423, ext. 2.

The Plum Beach Garden Club’s Bake Sale and Plant Sale featuring gourmet specialties and perennial and annual plants is Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Old Library Park, 55 Brown St., Wickford. On the bake table will be biscuits, muffins, fruit pies, fresh warm breads, coffee cakes, chewy cookies, homemade jams and prepared savory treats including the Plum Beach Chili.

Joe Zito and Linda Beaulieu, co-authors of The TV Maitre d’ Cookbook, will be at Borders, Garden City, Cranston, Saturday at 1 p.m. to sign copies of their book.

Bob Burke, proprietor of Pot au Feu and Federal Reserve, will present Dining 101 Etiquette for the Busy Professional at the Business Expo at the Rhode Island Convention Center today at 1 p.m. He will be at the Providence Journal Booth No. 617 for this talk on how to entertain for business.

Classes

Store Four, 673 Kingstown Rd., Wakefield, (401) 783-7388, www.storefour.net, has scheduled Chef Four: A Cooking Series. Classes are with Donna Dubé, formerly of Wickford Gourmet and cost $50. They are: Room Temperature Entrees Perfect for Spring & Summer Buffets, Tuesday at 6 p.m.; Rustic Cooking of Tuscany, Tuesday, May 20 and 27, 6 p.m.; Cooking with Seasonal Vegetables, Thursday, May 22; Summer Hors D’Oeuvres for Easy Entertaining, Thursday, June 5; and Summer Brunch Ideas, Tuesday, June 10. Hands-on classes are $65 and they are: Hands-On Paella, Saturday, May 17, and Hands-On Calzones, Saturday, May 31, both from 10 a.m. to noon.

On the menu

The Green Grocer, 934 East Main Rd., Portsmouth, (401) 683-0007, will hold a line-up of free events and classes this month beginning Thursday, May 15, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. with Life Without Limits; Friday, May 22, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. with Greens, What They Are and How to Eat Them with Aly Marks-Wood; and Thursday, May 20, from 6 to 7 p.m. with a Gluten Free Store Tour with Casey Cagney.

Castle Hill Inn & Resort, 590 Ocean Drive, Newport, (401) 849-3800, has a new tasting menu for the spring. It includes a three-course menu, $69; five-course tasting menu, $79 and $125 with wine pairings; and an eight-course degustation menu, $95 or $160 with wine pairings.

Mills Tavern, 101 North Main St., Providence, (401) 272-3331, will be offering its fixed-price menu all summer long for $29.95, Sunday through Thursday except holidays and Sundays in May.

D. Carlo Trattoria, 970 Douglas Pike, Smithfield, (401) 349-4979, has a new spring/summer menu by executive chef Chris Kattawar. Among the dishes are smoked salmon grill cheese with crème fraiche, gruyere, chives, red onion, house-made potato chips and more.

The Edgewood Café, a BYOB restaurant, has opened at 1864 Broad St. in the Edgewood section of Cranston, (401) 383-5550. The owner is John Walsh, who previously owned and operated the Providence Bookstore Café.

Flare Restaurant & Lounge, 577 Tiogue Ave., Coventry, (401) 615-8577, www.flarerestaurant.com, has a new menu with items by executive chef Aaron Thorpe including classic fish and chips with beer-battered sole and house-made meatloaf. The bar menu is offered between 4:30 and 6 p.m. and then again after 9. There is entertainment Friday and Saturday nights.

The Boat House, 227 Schooner Drive, North Tiverton, (401) 624-6300, www.boathousetiverton.com, is now open for lunch and dinner beginning at 11:30 a.m., Monday through Saturday and 11 a.m. on Sunday including brunch. New items on the menu are Mediterranean chopped salad, Georges Bank scallops and baked stuffed white shrimp.

Nicola’s Uptown Café, 2 Tower St., Westerly, (401) 315-2922, features Dinner for Two for $32, Tuesday through Thursday with a choice of soup or salad, three different entrées and a bottle of wine or pitcher of sangria.

Ocean State Chocolates’ all-natural fudge, chocolate bars and other artisan chocolate creations are now available at Whole Foods Market University, 601 North Main St., Providence, and will be available shortly in Whole Foods Market Garden City, Cranston. For more information, call (401) 667-7317 or e-mail oschocolates@aol.com.

Two Forty Two, 242 Atwells Ave., Providence, www.242restaurant.com, is now serving lunch Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Some items on the menu are Mediterranean salad Nicoise, spicy lobster wrap, lobster mac ‘n’ cheese and four desserts.

News

Devlin Rice of New Harvest Coffee Roasters placed ninth in the 2008 Northeast Regional Barista Championship held in Ithaca, N.Y. Competitors were required to make 12 drinks — 4 espressos, 4 cappuccinos and 4 signature drinks — in 15 minutes for a panel of four sensory judges and two technical judges. Devlin’s signature drink entitled Café Ete, summer coffee, is a single iced espresso garnished with a basil-, lemon- and cardamom-infused whipped cream. New Harvest Coffee Roasters is a small batch artisan coffee roaster based in Pawtucket. Learn more at www.newharvestcoffee.com.

May Breakfasts

Friends of WaterFire will hold a breakfast Saturday at the Knights of Columbus, Dillon Post, 1675 Douglas Ave. Donations are $15 and $10 children under 6. For information, call (401) 273-9727 or visit 2waterfire.org.

Rotary Club of Warwick is sponsoring a breakfast on Saturday from 7 a.m. to noon at the Pilgrim Senior Center, 27 Pilgrim Pkwy., Warwick. Tickets are $6, children under 5 free.

St. William Church, 200 Pettaconsett Ave., Warwick, (401) 781-7226, will host a breakfast in the parish center on Sunday, May 18, after the 8 and 10:30 a.m. Masses. Tickets are $7.50 for adults, $5 for children 5 to 12 and under age 5, free.

St. Barbara’s Philoptochos Society will hold a breakfast Sunday, May 18, at 11 a.m. at the Assumption Greek Orthodox Church Community Center, 97 Walcott St., Pawtucket. Tickets are $7 and children under 12, $4. For tickets, call (401) 725-3127.

Coming up

The Newport Yachting Center’s annual International Schweppes Great Chowder Cook-Off will be held Saturday, June 7, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The festival includes all-you-can-eat chowder and music. Back this year are John Maher and chef Michelle Donahoe from Muddy Maher’s of Kinsale, Ireland, and creative chowder champion the Blue Mermaid Chowder House & Bar and chef Steven Connelly from San Francisco. Ticket prices are $15 for adults in advance by Friday, May 23, and $20 the day of the event. Children under the age of 12 are admitted free with a paying adult. Tickets are available through the Newport Yachting Center Box Office at (401) 846-1600 or at www.newportfestivals.com.

Greenvale Vineyards, 582 Wapping Rd., Portsmouth, www.greenvale.com, will host the Providence String Quartet on Friday, May 16, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. with a wine tasting of each Greenvale wine. Tickets for the performance as well as the wine tasting are $45 in advance and $50 at the door. They are available at www.localwineevents.com or the vineyard at (401) 847-3777. The vineyard will host its Restoration Celebration Saturday, May 17, from 1 to 4 p.m. There will be vineyard tours, wine tastings, tractor rides and music by Fishken & Groves. The tasting room is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Saturday and from noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday, with daily tours at 2 or by appointment. Tastings are $8.

Long Acre House, Westport Rivers Vineyard & Winery, 417 Hixbridge Rd., Westport, (508) 636-3423, ext.2, will hold an Early Summer Wine & Cheese Dinner, Saturday, May 17, with a tour at 5:30 p.m. and dinner from 6 to 8:30. Chef Beth Welker of Love at First Bite Creative Catering, Mansfield, and Paul Warrender, director of dining services at Providence College, have created a menu featuring Hannahbells Cheeses and locally grown and produced ingredients. The appetizer course will be a cooking demonstration to show the ease with which cheese can be incorporated into a dish. The cost is $75 with advance reservations.

Napa Valley Grille, 111 Providence Place, Providence, (401) 270.6272, www.napavalleygrille.com, hosts Steve Burgess of Burgess Cellars Winery on Wednesday, May 28, from 5 to 7 p.m. with a five-course wine dinner.

On TV

Cooking with Class features chef Frank Terranova, an associate instructor at Johnson & Wales University, cooking up Where’s the Beef recipes next week during the noon and 5:30 p.m. newscasts on Channel 10.

Mother’s Day ideas

Chocolatier Lauren Vals will present his handcrafted chocolates for Mother’s Day at Newport Gallery Night tomorrow from 6 to 8. at Didi Suydam Contemporary, 1 Bannister’s Wharf, Newport. For information, call (401) 848-9414.

Sweet Twist, 5707 Post Rd., East Greenwich, has a selection of confections and gifts including a fudge sampler with eight different flavors of handmade gourmet fudge.

Cater To You Bakery, 233 Child St., Warren, (401) 245-3055, is accepting orders for breakfast and brunch platters, cookie and cupcake bouquets, assorted gift baskets, pastry platters, cakes, ice cream cakes, plants and flowers for Mother’s Day.

Uno Chicago Grill offers Mother’s Day coloring cards and crayons to young guests through Sunday. Children who complete the coloring cards will receive a certificate for a free kid’s meal on their next visit. There will be new entrees available such as Asian mahi-mahi with peanut sauce. For information, visit www.unos.com .

Mom’s Day openings

Providence

Angelo’s Civita Farnese, 141 Atwells Ave., Providence, (401) 621-3171, www.angelosonthehill.com, will offer its regular menu as well as baked stuffed shrimp, surf and turf and more. Walk-ins accepted.

Bacaro, 262 South Water St., offers its full menu focused on seasonal ingredients from 3 to 10 p.m. To reserve, visit www.bacarorestaurant.net or call (401) 751-3700 ext. 19.

Bravo Brasserie, 123 Empire St., (401) 490-5112, will hold a buffet brunch from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. along with the regular dinner menu with specials from 3 to 10 p.m. with salmon, turkey and prime rib. The buffet is $25.95 for adults and $12.95 for children under 12. Valet parking will be offered all day.

Caffe Dolce Vita, 59 De Pasquale Square, (401) 331-8240, www.caffedolcevita.com, will be serving brunch alfresco, weather permitting until 3 p.m.

Camille’s, 71 Bradford St., (401) 751-4812, offers a wide variety of Italian specialty items for the day. View the menu at www.camillesonthehill.com. Hours will be noon to 5 p.m.

Carrie’s Restaurant, 1035 Douglas Ave., (401) 831-0066, will be open from 12:30 to 6 p.m. with three-pound lobsters and a full menu with a children’s menu.

Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, 1 West Exchange St., (401) 533-9000, www.flemingssteakhouse.com, will serve a fixed price menu from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. for $32.95. The regular menu will be available all day and night.

La Laiterie at Farmstead, 188 Wayland Ave., (401) 274-7177, hosts a brunch at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. with à la carte menu selections such as smoked chicken, Andouille and sun dried tomato meatloaf with chevre mashed potatoes and gravy or seared yellowfin tuna.

McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood Restaurant, 11 Dorrance Street, , (401) 351-4500, www.mccormickandschmicks, com, will have a buffet from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. including a chilled seafood bar, carving station and omelet station. The cost is $22.95 for adults and $9.95 for children.

Mediterraneo, 134 Atwells Ave., (401) 331-7760, will open at noon for the first seating to 7 p.m. for the last. Featured dishes include lobster bisque, seafood salad, baked stuffed lobster and veal scaloppini as the day’s specials.

Mills Tavern, 101 North Main St., (401) 272-3331, will serve complimentary chocolate gateau to all mothers. They will be open from noon to 7 p.m.

Napa Valley Grille, 111 Providence Place, Providence, (401) 270-6272, will offer its full daily menu and few brunch favorites from 10:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Paragon Restaurant, 234 Thayer St., (401) 331-6200, offers a brunch buffet from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for $15.99 and a Champagne brunch for $19.99. The buffet will feature a made to order pasta and omelet station and carving station with prime rib, ham and leg of lamb.

Pearl Restaurant & Lounge, 393 Charles St., (401) 331-3000, has a brunch available from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. with eggs benedict and omelet station. The cost is $24.95 for adults and $12.95 for children under 12.

Providence Marriott Downtown will hold a brunch from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. including a chocolate fountain. The cost is $32.95 for adults, $15.95 for children 12 under and free for under 5. There will be a children’s buffet. To reserve, call (401) 272-2400.

Temple Downtown, 120 Francis St., (401) 919-5050, has a Brunch with roasted salmon, asparagus tips and lemon sauce and more. Service will be from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The cost is $28.95 for adults and $18.95 for children 12 and under.

Via Roma, 308 Atwells Ave., (401) 331-1717, will host a brunch with two seatings from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 3 to 5 p.m. On the menu will be chicken marsala, sirloin tips with mushrooms, peppers and onions and slow-roasted pork loin. The cost is $19.95 for adults, $10.95 for children 6 to 12 and $5.95 for children under 6.

Waterman Grille, 4 Richmond Square, (401) 521-9229, will serve brunch from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Z Bar & Grille, 244 Wickenden St., (401) 831-1566, will be offering numerous selections from a fixed-price menu which will include an appetizer, entree and dessert for $19.95.

West

Bassett’s Inn, 2227 West Shore Rd., Warwick, (401) 737-6073, will offer a special menu of dinners that include Filet Mignon, Roast Stuffed lamb, Prime Rib, Baked Stuffed Shrimp, Boiled/ Stuffed Lobster, Broiled Salmon and more.

Cracker Barrel, 825 Centre of New England Blvd., Coventry, serves 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. On the menu is a full country breakfast and then a full menu for lunch and dinner with roast beef, home-style chicken, pork chops, seafood and vegetables.

Flare Restaurant & Lounge, 577 Tiogue Ave., Coventry, (401) 615-8577, www.flarerestaurant.com, will serve the regular à la carte menu from noon to 6 p.m.

Mario’s Risto Bar, 20 Haven Ave., Cranston, (401) 942-1009, will offer a 12:30 and 3 p.m. seating. There will be a special three-course menu with salad and pasta served family style. A complementary dessert and coffee will be given to mothers.

N-Joi Restaurant and Lounge, 39 Phenix Ave., Cranston, (401) 944-7770, www.njoiri.com, will host a brunch starting at 11.

Radisson, 2081 Post Rd., Warwick, (401) 739-3000, ww.radisson.com/warwickri, has a brunch from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the University Ballroom. It will offer a carving station with top round of beef and garlic and herb-marinated pork loin. The cost is $25.95 for adults, $22.95 for seniors and $13.95 for children.

The Rhode Island Shriners Imperial Room, One Rhodes Place, Cranston, will hold a brunch from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The cost is $25 for adults and $14 for children. To reserve, call (401) 467-7100, ext. 10.

Sogno Ristorante and Bar, 965 Dyer Ave., Cranston, (401) 946-3335, will be open for dinner from 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. with the full menu and specials.

Spiga Trattoria, 162 Mayfield Ave., Cranston, (401) 463-6075, will have its regular farm cooking menu and specials available beginning at 12:30 p.m.

T.G.I. Friday, 989 Centerville Rd., Warwick, (401) 822-0800, will treat mothers to a free dessert with the purchase of an entrée.

West Valley Inn, 4 Blossom St., West Warwick, (401) 822-2834, offers brunch from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The cost is $24.95 for adults and $11.50 for children. Their all-you-can-eat family style dinner will be served from noon to 5 p.m. The cost is $17.50 for adults and $10 for children.

South

Crave Seafood Steak Restaurant, 333 Main St., Wakefield, (401) 789-0914, will serve brunch from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. with hand-carved prime rib. Dinner specials will be available from 4 to 8 p.m.

Nicola’s Uptown Café, 2 Tower St., Westerly, (401) 315-2922, www.NicolasUptownCafe.com, will have brunch beginning at 11 a.m. and serving dinner until 7.

Venice Restaurant, 165 Shore Rd., Westerly, (401) 348-0055, has a brunch buffet from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. It will include an omelet station, prime rib and pastas. The cost is $24 for adults and $11 for children.

North

Andrew’s Bistro, 3755 Mendon Rd., Cumberland, (401) 658-1515, www.andrewsbistro.com, will be open from noon to 6 p.m. The Euro-style bistro will offer the regular dinner menu as well as specials.

D. Carlo Trattoria, 970 Douglas Pike, Smithfield, (401) 349-4979, will offer its à la carte menu from noon to 6 p.m.

Faial Restaurant, 970 Douglas Pike, Smithfield, (401) 231-1100, www.diningquest.com/faial, will offer its regular menu and prime rib.

Gianfranco’s Ristorante & Bar, 183 George Waterman Rd., Johnston, (401) 349-4838, will be open from noon to 5 p.m. featuring Barolo lamb shank and gorgonzola veal chop.

Il Piccolo Ristorante, 1450 Atwood Ave, Johnston, (401) 421-9843, will serve from 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. with the regular dinner menu and specials. All Moms receive a free mimosa.

The North End Café, 1058 Charles St., North Providence, (401) 726-4400, will host a brunch buffet prepared by chef/owner Paul Jalaf. Selections will include carved beef and pork loin. Seating will be from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Oki’s Japanese Restaurant, 1270 Mineral Spring Ave., North Providence, (40) 728-7970, will open from noon to 9 p.m. with Hibachi menu, traditional menu and sushi bar offerings.

Spumoni’s Restaurant, 1537 Newport Ave., Pawtucket, (401) 729-4449, will offer weekend specials from Friday through Sunday including chicken Milanese and shrimp Spumoni.

Tavern on Main, 1157 Putnam Pike, Chepachet, (401) 710-9788, will be open from 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. with a special menu including baked stuff shrimp, prime rib and more.

Twelve Acres, 445 Douglas Pike, Smithfield, (401) 231-7799, www.twelveacresbanquet.com, will serve brunch with steamship round of beef carved by the chef. They will be open from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Adults cost $17.99 and children 2 to 10, $8.99.

Wildfire, 1874 Mineral Spring Ave. North Providence, will serve brunch from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The cost is $21.95 for adults and $15 for children. To reserve, call (401) 353-7110.

East

Asterisk Bar & Restaurant, 599 Thames St., Newport, (401) 841-8833, www.asterisknewport.com, will have a brunch beginning at 10 a.m. and dinner at 4 p.m. with the regular or three-course fixed-price menu.

The Boat House, 227 Schooner Drive, Tiverton, (401) 624-6300, will serve brunch from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Brick Alley Pub & Restaurant, 140 Thames St., Newport, (401) 849-6334, will be open at 10 a.m. and serve brunch until 12:30 p.m. The full dinner menu will be served all day.

Castle Hill Inn & Resort, 590 Ocean Drive, Newport, (401) 849-3800, will serve brunch from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and regular dinner service will begin at 7.

Cricket’s Restaurant, 260 George Washington Highway, Smithfield, (401) 232-0300, will offer an all-you-can-eat brunch from 10 a.m. to noon with a carving station and dessert table. The brunch is $16.95 for adults and $11.95 for children. From noon to 4 p.m. a dinner buffet will be served; $19.95 for adults and $12.95 for children.

DeWolf Tavern, Thames Street Landing, 259 Thames St., Bristol, (401) 254-2005, www.dewolftavern.com , will have brunch from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. The buffet includes roast beef, salmon, and more. The cost is $29. The full menu will be served 4 to 9 p.m.

The Mooring Seafood Kitchen & Bar, Sayer’s Wharf, Newport, will serve from 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. To reserve, call (401) 846-2260 or visit www.mooringrestaurant.com.

The Nat Porter Restaurant, 125 Water St., Warren, (401) 289-0373, has a buffet brunch with two seatings from 10 a.m. to noon and 1 to 3 p.m. The cost is $20 for adults and $8 for children under 10. The most senior mother in the group eats for free.

One Bellevue at the Hotel Viking, 1 Bellevue Ave., Newport, (401) 848-4824, and chef Kevin Thiele is hosting a brunch from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The cost is $46 for adults, $32 for seniors, and $18 for children (with a children’s buffet).

Persimmon, 31 State St., Bristol, (401) 254-7474, persimmonbristol.com, is open from 2 to 6 p.m. offering the regular menu featuring spring dishes such as a ragout of asparagus with slow-cooked farm egg, smoked bacon and parmesan broth.

Robertos, 301 Hope St., Bristol, (401) 254-9732, will serve its full menu with specials from 1 to 8 p.m.

22 Bowen’s Wine Bar & Grille, 22 Bowen’s Wharf, Newport, (401) 841-8884, will serve from noon and 9 p.m.

Statewide

Chelo’s Hometown Bar and Grille, 2225 Post Rd., and Waterfront, 1 Masthead Drive, both in Warwick, will be serving a brunch buffet from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. with various breakfast and lunch items and a carving station. All other Chelo’s locations will be serving a breakfast buffet from 8 to 11 a.m. All locations will also offer a complete menu and dinner specials following the buffet. Visit www.chelos.com for more information.

Nearby Massachusetts

Johnson & Wales Inn, 213 Taunton Ave., Seekonk, (508) 336-8700, will have a brunch in the Regency Ballroom from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. including steamship round of beef. The cost is $25.95 for adults, $22.95 for seniors, $13.95 for children 5 to 12 and $5.95 for children 4 and under. Reservations are required by noon on Friday. Audrey’s Restaurant in the Inn, (508) 336-4636, will offer a Sunrise Breakfast Buffet from 7:30 to 10 a.m. for $13.95. Dinner will be available from noon to 6 p.m.

Hillside Country Club by Lombardi’s, 82 Hillside Ave., Rehoboth, (508) 252-9761, will hold a brunch buffet from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. featuring an omelet station, and carving stations. The cost is adults, $22.95, and children half price.

Milano Restaurant, Route 44, Rehoboth, (508) 336 7455, will celebrate from 1 to 6 p.m. with a full Italian menu and specials. No reservations necessary.

Ponderosa Steakhouse, 562 Washington St., South Attleboro, (508) 399-7250, will serve a brunch buffet from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Dinners will be served from 11 a.m. until 9 p.m. Featured is a steak and shrimp combo along with an all-you-can-eat buffet for $11.99.

Connecticut

Foxwoods Resort Casino will honor all mothers with a variety of specials offered in its restaurants. Guests will be offered special menus in Al Dente, Veranda Café and Cedars Steak House. At Veranda Café, there will be a three-course fixed menu for $39.95. To make dinner reservations, call (800) FOXWOODS.

Mohegan Sun, 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd., Uncasville, Conn., (888) 226-7711, www.mohegansun.com, will offer the following: The Longhouse, surf and turf for $55; Pompeii & Caesar, Bamboo Forest, Birches Bar & Grill, Season’s Buffet and Fidelia’s, spring lemon chiffon with berries and short bread; and Sunburst Buffet, brunch from 9 to 11:30 a.m. for $19.99.

Octagon, 625 North Rd., Groton, Conn., (860) 326-0360, www.octagonsteak house.com, will serve brunch with a pasta bar and carved beef station from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. The cost is adults, $48; seniors, $36; children 5 to 12, $21.95; and children 5 and under, free.

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