The number of restaurants that advertise Mother’s Day specials compared to Father’s Day specials has to be 25 to 1. What, are dads supposed to spend the day watching sports on TV and then grilling out in the backyard? That’s not really different from any other Sunday.

So dads, how are you going to celebrate Father’s Day on Sunday, June 19? Here’s an itinerary that I would like:

MORNING

Eat breakfast at a diner, such as Hubbard Avenue Diner or Mickie’s Dairy Bar. Although I prefer to play golf in the afternoon (so that I can have a drink or six), I’d play a round after breakfast at The Oaks or Foxboro.

AFTERNOON

Have lunch somewhere quick and casual, maybe Coopers Tavern or Great Dane Fitchburg. Spend the rest of the afternoon cruising on a boat on Lake Mendota, with a stop for (more) beverages at The Pier at the Edgewater Hotel. If you don’t have access to a boat, Betty Lou Cruises has special cruises on Father’s Day.

EVENING

We have to get some meat at dinner! How about Samba or The Del-Bar? I’d then cap the night with some scotch and cigars at Maduro.

For other dining suggestions, try the “Father’s Day” check box on the EAT page. Happy Father’s Day!