Tuesday, November 2, 2010

The Weekly 6 -Thanksgiving Meals and After-Meal Destinations.

Want to eat Thanksgiving dinner at home, but you don't want to do the cooking? These restaurants and businesses in the Phoenix, Arizona area will do the preparation for you. Just order your Thanksgiving meal to go or enough for some leftovers!




Local Grocery


AJ's  Fine FoodsAJ’s Bistro Chef Prepared Turkey Dinner
Cost: $130.00; Serves: 6 to 8
Impress your guests with a Thanksgiving Dinner featuring a 16-18 pound* Roasted Turkey and all the traditional trimmings, Savory Herbed Dressing, Candied Yams with Marshmallows, Green Beans Almandine, Cranberry Relish, Mashed Potatoes, Turkey Gravy, Dinner Rolls, Sculptured Turkey Butter, Your choice of a 9 inch Apple or Pumpkin Pie

HoneyBaked Ham

Locations: Glendale, Mesa, Paradise Valley, Ahwatukee, Tolleson
Cost: Order everything a la carte
Description: Known for their cooked hams, at this time of year you can also order a fully-cooked whole turkey or glazed turkey breast. Side dishes and desserts also offered.



Safeway

Locations: throughout the Greater Phoenix area
Cost: $40 (Turkey); $50 (Ham); $65 (Prime Rib)
Description: Safeway is offering several different heat and serve holiday dinners: Turkey, Ham and Prime Rib. Potatoes, vegetables, rolls and dessert usually accompany each dinner. Turkey and ham dinners serve 6 - 8 people, prime rib serves 4 people.

Traditional Restaurant Faire

Chompie's

Address: Locations in Paradise Valley, Scottsdale, Tempe, Chandler
Cost: $150 Traditional serves 12-15; $110 Basic serves 12-15; Thanksgiving Dinner, minimum 6 people $13 per person; Whole Oven Roasted Turkey $80, $100 if carved; a la carte options
Description: Get just the turkey, the basic meal, or the meal with all the trimmings. Pies and sides. Place an order worth $50 or more by Sunday, November 21st and receive a free pie.

JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa - Meritage Steakhouse

Address: 5350 E. Marriott Drive, Phoenix Cost: $169 (6-8 people); $99 (2-4 people)
Description: Traditional Thanksgiving Turkeys to Go dinner choices. Free Range Turkey with Orange Cranberry Chutney, Honey Glazed Ham, Autumn Salad with Mixed Greens, Dried Cranberries, Candied Walnuts, Grape Tomato, Maple Balsamic Dressing, Corn Bread Stuffing, Yukon Mashed Potatoes, Traditional Giblet Gravy, Green Bean Casserole, Brussels Sprouts With Crisp Bacon and Onion, Maple Glazed Yams with Mini Marshmallows, Fresh Baked Rolls, 8” Pumpkin Pie or 8” Pecan Pie. Orders can be placed through noon on November 24.



Marie Callender's
Cost: $100 for 4-6 people; $120 - $150 for 6-8 people For Thanksgiving, Marie Callender's is offering five Thanksgiving take out Holiday Feasts, each a complete dinner for six to eight people. The various choices include turkey and/or ham with all the fixin's--apple-sage stuffing, fire-roasted yams (with cranberry streusel topping), gravy, cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes, vegetables, cornbread, whole pumpkin or apple pie, and coffee. A la carte orders and extra sides also available.
Address: Locations in Chandler, Glendale and
Phoenix

Join Quiessence for Thanksgiving at the Farm South Mountain

This year, make your reservation for an unforgettable home-cooked Thanksgiving dinner at Quiessence. Perfect for parties of all sizes, come celebrate the spirit of giving thanks for friends, family and of course, good health through good eating!

A perfect way to celebrate for:

  • Singles - Dine and meet new friends at the wine bar
  • Couples - Share a romantic meal your special someone at Q
  • Large Groups or Families - Gather 'round the table in our special group dining room

Don't miss the "Nation's Best Tasting Turkey", Keeping true to his locally grown and raised seasonal cuisine, Executive Chef Gregory LaPrad has crafted a rustic menu with choices including Slow Roasted Heritage Turkey with Sage Gravy, Crab and Scallop Baked Alaskan Halibut with Béarnaise Sauce, or Winter Squash and Wild Mushroom Risotto. Enjoy family-style accompaniments including Braised Farm Greens, Whipped Potatoes, and Roasted Locally-Grown Vegetables.

Dinner will be served in 3 separate seatings through the afternoon. Thanksgiving at Quiessence
Thursday, November 27, 2008
$59 per person, $29 children under 12 (price does not include tax & 18% service charge)
1st Seating: 11:00am
2nd Seating: 1:30 pm
3rd Seating: 4:00 pm
Reservations required. Call (602) 276-0601

Scottsdale Plaza Resort - Garden Court Restaurant / Remington's

Buffet or plated dinner? Buffet at Garden Court, plated at Remington's
Cost: Garden Court Buffet: $39 per adult, $14 per child age 6 to 12, children 5 and under are free.


Remington's: Prices vary based on entrée selection.
Description: Brunch includes a carving station serving slow-roasted Tom-Turkey, smoked sea salt rubbed roasted prime rib of beef, and country ham. The cold buffet will have seasonal fruit and cheese, an assortment of baked goods and a salad bar. Traditional sage bread stuffing, whipped Idaho potatoes, wild rice, seasonal vegetables and candied yams, traditional Thanksgiving pies, chocolate torte, and bread pudding with bourbon crème anglaise.


Remington’s will be offering a selection of holiday entrees including roasted turkey dinner, prime rib of beef, garlic-crusted rack of lamb and grilled or blackened swordfish and others. Apple, pumpkin, and pecan pies will be available in addition to crème brulée. Remington’s will be offering it’s regular dining menu, along with live entertainment in the lounge. Advanced reservations are required for either restaurant.

Vincent's on Camelback

Address: 3930 East Camelback Road, Phoenix
Cost: $38 per person. For parties of 10-14, $35 per person. For parties of 15 or more, $33 per person.


Description: The standard menu features Roast Turkey with Sage or Cornbread Dressing; Sweet Potatoes; Green Bean Casserole; Gratin Dauphinois Potatoes; Gravy; Cranberry Relish; Herb Rolls & Croissants; Pecan, Pumpkin or Apple Pie. Extra charge for white meat-only for orders with sliced meat. Dinner will be packaged to go with reheating instructions. Additional side dishes are available to order at extra charge. Orders must be placed no later than noon on Monday, November 22nd.



With a Twist

Thanksgiving Dinner 2010
Cowboy Ciao• seating available between 1 pm - 7 pm
• reservations recommended
• please phone 480-WINE-111 to reserve (credit card guarantee/24 hour cancellation)
• choose one dish from each course
• includes seasonal relish tray, served family style
• beverages, tax & gratuity additional

adults $59+++

starter
butternut squash soup • mixed greens salad • Stetson chopped

main
turkey platter • filet • salmon • mushroom pan fry • pork chop

sweet
apple cobbler • chocolate cake • bread pudding

kids $19+++

one
mixed greens • cheese quesadilla

two
turkey platter • burger • pasta

three
chocolate cake • ice cream sundae

WEBSITE: cowboyciao

 

Havana Cafe

Cost: $169 (serves 6-8 people). $153 if you order and pay before November 3rd

Description: Order up a Caribbean holiday with Caribbean seasoned oven roasted whole turkey 14-16 lbs, Latin Corn Bread Dressing, Moros (Black Beans & Rice), Caribbean Sweet Potatoes, Jamaican Creamed Vegetables, Cuban Cabbage Salad, Island Cranberry Relish, Bread, Pumpkin Flan, and Cinnamon Apple Bread Pudding. Also offering a gluten-free Turkey Dinner serving 6-8 for $210, or $189 if ordered before November 3rd. Extra turkey and sides available. Must order by Tuesday, November 16.

Address: Locations in Central Phoenix, Scottsdale and Ahwatukee

Hyatt Regency Downtown Phoenix - Compass Arizona Grill

Address: 122 North Second Street, Phoenix
Buffet or plated dinner? Buffet
Cost: $59 per adult and $25 per child (5-12 years)

Description: Thanksgiving Buffet. On the carving station: Applewood Smoked Rosemary Turkey and Cherry Jalapeno Glazed Ham. Braised Boneless Beef Short Ribs, Cilantro Crusted Mahi Mahi, Cranberry Bar, Seascape, Salads of the Season, and all of Chef Jimmy’s Holiday Pies, Cakes and Tortes, Chocolate Fondue and a Crème Brulee Station


The Salt Cellar
Another fine idea, for those looking for an un-traditional Thanksgiving meal. An underground seafood restaurant, Salt Cellar is an excellent choice for Thanksgiving dinner, is always open for the holidays, offering their usual menu and a smaller specialty menu with five or six holiday options. They are located at 550 N. Hayden Road, Scottsdale 85257. Reservations (which are highly recommended) can be made at (480) 947-1963.

Sanctuary on Camelback - elements

Address: 5700 E. McDonald, Paradise Valley
Buffet or plated dinner? Plated
Cost: $65 per adult, $18 per child 12 and under


Description: elements presents a new American Thanksgiving with a four-course
prix-fixe menu. Starter choices: pumpkin risotto, roasted parsnip salsify soup, butternut squash ravioli, carpaccio of prime beef, caramelized onion tart, smoked salmon & trout terrine. Main dish choices: traditional turkey dinner, braised beef shortribs, sage roasted halibut, grilled veal chop, grilled miso marinated tofu. Salad and dessert.


Green New American Vegetarian

Address: 2240 N. Scottsdale Road #8, Tempe
Cost: $25 for adults (prepaid), $29 for adults day of, $9 per child under 12.


Description: Diners will enjoy an eco-friendly, multi-course gourmet vegan meal. Animal-friendly vendors, Farm Sanctuary turkey adoption sponsorships, an art exhibit by Tracy Dove, creator of the thanksLIVING logo, music, a blanket and towel drive for Maricopa County Animal Care and Control’s animals, and a welcome by special guest Paul Shapiro, of the Humane Society of the United States, ensure an upbeat day of compassionate celebration.


MABEL'S ON MAIN  THANKSGIVING DAY CELEBRATION Come to your second home this Thanksgiving Thursday, November 25th 7pm ~ Close Music Starts at 9pm Special Live Performance by DJ Smite - Listen to DJ Smite [http://www.myspace.com/sirsmeezy] - $5 Pumpkin Spice Martinis - The evening will be sponsored by Leblon [http://www.lebloncachaca.com]

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