TURKEY 10 WAYS: A Sampler of Thanksgiving Menus
With Chinese, Indian and Mexican influences, the world's cuisines have embraced the All-American holiday and its poultry ambassador.
-- Restaurants & Institutions, November 25, 2008
 Thanksgiving Day: Turducken, Oyster, Andouille and Cornbread Dressing with a side of Stewed Greens. The Turducken will be available as a two-course lunch with soup and a three-course dinner. Friday: Toasted Turducken Sandwich--Turkey, Duck, Dressing, and homemade condiments (mayonnaise and crushed cranberry relish) on French Bread for $13. RELATED STORY: A Noncom Thanksgiving |
Lüke, New Orleans |
|
All-day brunch offers guests everything from artisan breads to vegetable, raw bar, deli, carved and dessert delicacies. For children, a petting zoo and a Pilgrim re-enactment will take place in the hotel's foyer. |
Sixteen, Trump International Hotel & Tower, Chicago |
|
Spicy pulled turkey breast served over bicolor shredded cabbage peppers, Thai chilies and fried shallots; and roast turkey breast with bacon and garlic-fried rice, chili gravy, and cream of coconut spinach. (thanks to CrainsNewYork.com) |
Kampuchea, New York City |
 Gobblerito: Turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, corn and gravy stuffed into burrito. Cranberry sauce on the side. |
Mad Mex, multiple locations |
|
Catered Thanksgiving: "For $71.43 per person, Fork and Spoon Productions will create the most homemade Thanksgiving you can imagine with all of the trimmings: Artisan Cheese, Olive and Crostini Platter and light and crunchy, Farmers Market Vegetable Crudite. Then move into the classics like Butternut Squash Soup with Toasted Pumpkin Seeds; a Roasted Free-Range Turkey with Gravy and Herbed Stuffing; Creamy Mashed Potatoes; Wild Rice Pilaf; Glazed Winter Vegetables with Molasses and Ginger; Green Beans Amandine; Field Greens with Roquefort, Crisp Shallots and Champagne Vinaigrette; Cranberry Chutney, Fig Marmalade and Rustic Apple Sauce; and, Cream Biscuits. Save room for dessert, because Classic Pumpkin Pie and Rustic Apple Crisp with Vanilla Ice Cream will top off this traditional holiday feast. "Fork and Spoon will deliver to your door for an additional $75.00 and can provide flowers or additional decorations upon request. Minimum order fourteen people, please." |
Fork & Spoon Productions, SanFrancisco |
 Executive Chef Jimmy Sneed prepares a special Thanksgiving menu highlighted by regional American ingredients:
|
SugarToad at The Hotel Arista, Naperville, Ill. |
 Peking turkey served with Mandarin pancakes or white buns, cucumbers, scallions, Chinese pickles, and hoisin and cranberry sauces. (thanks to CrainsNewYork.com) |
Chinatown Brasserie, New York City |
|
Roasted Venison with Gooseberry Sauce, Sweet Potato Puree & Caramelized Brussels Sprouts; Poached Wild Salmon with Lobster Newburg, Rice Pilaf & Braised Spinach; Turkey Sliders |
The Beehive, Boston |
|
Purée of Pumpkin Squash and Amaretti Soup, Topped with Crispy Pancetta and Parmesan Croutons California Golden Trout Baked “Cartoccio-Style” with Wild Mushrooms, Yukon Potatoes and White Wine, Served with Creamed Spinach Soufflé Roasted and Sliced Turkey Stuffed with Mild Italian Sausage and Chestnuts, Finished with Porcini Mushrooms in White Wine Reduction, Served with Sautéed Green Beans, Mashed Potatoes and House-made Cranberry Jam |
Locanda del Lago, Santa Monica, Calif. |
|
Black cardamom-smoked turkey breast and pumpkin pie horchata with white chocolate Goan pudding. (thanks to CrainsNewYork.com) |
Vermilion, New York City |
Talkback
No related content found.
Sponsored Links
VIEW ALL GALLERIES
