DiningOut serves you a round-up of all things turkey
It’s officially that time of year and we’ve got all the info for where to go and what to eat this Thanksgiving in Chicago. From specialty holiday menus, to decadent, seasonal buffets, and even catering and pick-up options for the most gourmet of at-home cooks, the turkey leg stops here.
The Kitchen {316 North Clark Street, Chicago; 312.836.1300}
It’s no surprise The Kitchen is sharing the love this Thanksgiving, given its core mission is to create a community through food. Their special Thanksgiving menu will have a bit of everything — Roasted Turkey with a Madeira and sage gravy, Delicata Squash with braised red Russian kale, chestnut and roasted mushroom dressing (aka, stuffing served outside the bird) – so you can indulge in all the traditional flavors you crave. Not feeling in a turkey mood? No worries, a limited menu of bistro favorites is also available.
Frontier {1072 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago; 773.772.4322}
First off, big claps to Frontier for offering Thanksgiving catering menus the entire month of November. This season’s holiday offerings include a 15- or 20-lb Smoked Turkey, Five-Cheese Mac, Crispy Cornbread Stuffing, a dozen buttery rolls (and much more). Get your orders in by Friday, November 22 through the website.
If you’re looking for company and holiday cheer outside the house, Frontier will also host a Thanksgiving Day Buffet for $18 during the Saints game. Get there for the 6pm kick off for both football and food.
The Signature Room {875 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago; 312.787.9596}
The Signature Room needs no decoration for the holidays — the views alone will take your breath away. Thanksgiving in this upscale eatery features the classics you know and love, along with a Chilled Seafood Bar, a Prime Rib Carving Station, and a lavish dessert buffet. Sip that welcome cocktail and rest on your laurels, knowing your guests will be talking about this meal for years to come.
Taste 222 {222 North Canal Street, Chicago; 312.383.6620}
Doesn’t that just look delicious? Taste 222 is offering a to-go dinner that’s as beautiful as the restaurant itself. Order the whole shebang for $200 (a whole or carved turkey, accompaniments, and pie, for up to eight people), or if you prefer to cook the turkey, eight a la carte sides are at the ready to ensure you’re a success without all that party-prep stress. Orders must be placed online by Friday, November 22.
Chicago Firehouse {1401 South Michigan Street, Chicago; 312.786.1401}
Chicago Firehouse has a Thanksgiving menu full of restaurant favorites and seasonal classics. What should you try? How about the Fried Brussels Sprouts, Whipped Sweet Potatoes with maple syrup and toasted marshmallows, and Bourbon Pecan Pie? Wait, you can’t forget the Pumpkin Crème Brûlée. And you should definitely have the Apple Cobbler with brown butter streusel and Calvados caramel! This holiday menu has something for everyone (even those not in the mood for turkey), including kids, who have their own special selections.
312 Chicago {136 North LaSalle Street, Chicago; 312.696.2420}
Chef Luca Corazzina‘s start in the kitchen was with his mother, so how could family not be at the heart of 312 Chicago‘s Thanksgiving celebration? The restaurant will be open Thanksgiving Day for breakfast from 8 – 11am, and will reopen from 4-7pm with a four-course, prix fixe menu featuring Italian and American seasonal dishes. Acorn Squash Soup or Insalata Barbabietole? Italian-style, Roasted Turkey or Roasted Faroe Island Salmon? You may just have to try them all.
Stop by today and 312 Chicago will donate proceeds from every order of Arancini to No Kid Hungry. Doing good and eating well — now that’s the real holiday spirit.
Torali {160 East Pearson Street at Water Tower Place, Chicago; 312.266.1000}
If you’re looking to gather earlier on Thanksgiving Day, Torali at the Ritz-Carlton offers a mid-day celebration in an upscale environment. The full buffet will include traditional turkey day staples, a sushi and seafood bar, carving stations, breakfast service, and more.
Seatings are available from 11:30am – 2:30pm; go ahead and bask in the warm Chicago sun shining in from their expansive windows.
River Roast {315 North LaSalle Street, Chicago; 312.822.0100}
Turkey and River Roast — this holiday pairing practically wrote itself. Meat-masters at Chef Tony Mantuano‘s tavern hotspot have created a Thanksgiving Chef’s Table menu starting with a cider-brined, smoked and roasted, whole turkey (along with three other entree options), “Carrots & Dirt” (carrots roasted with pumpernickel crumbs, topped with goat cheese in a balsamic glaze), Supper Club Mushrooms, several more sides and nine — yes, nine — dessert options. A beverage add-on of seasonal craft cocktails is also available. We’ll cheers to that.
The Lobby {108 East Superior Street, Chicago; 312.337.2888}
Usher in the fall harvest with The Lobby’s at The Peninsula extravagant Thanksgiving Day brunch, featuring a Winter Truffle and Caviar Station, traditional Thanksgiving preparations, a seafood buffet, Maine lobster station, Tomahawk Beef Steak, and more. Enjoy your welcome beverage while a magician and string quartet entertain young and old alike. Four seatings are available throughout the day — allowing you to plan your day with ease.
NoMI Kitchen {800 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago; 312.239.4030}
Spend the holiday in NoMI Kitchen with a lavish, all-day affair featuring a French twist on American classics. Truffle- and Sage-Brined Breast of Turkey and Roasted Beets in a maple, red-wine vinaigrette topped with Candied Pistachios are just two of the options on this extensive menu. Chef stations catering to your heartiest or lightest desires mean you won’t go home hungry, no matter what you’re craving.
If you’re staying in, NoMI’s Thanksgiving-to-Go menu includes a whole, oven-roasted turkey, traditional starters and sides, and enough festive desserts to feed up to eight people. Packages must be ordered 72 hours before pick-up date.
Headquarters Beercade {213 West Institute Place, Chicago; 312.291.8735}
Headquarters Beercade is more than just an impressive 14,000-square-foot entertainment space in River North. This holiday, they want to make sure everyone has somewhere to go. Come join the HQ for food, drinks, and games on Thanksgiving Day. Starting at 7pm, a complimentary seasonal buffet will be available (until the turkey runs out) and all drinks will be 50% off. Spreading good cheer and good vibes — just what this holiday is about.
BLVD {817 West Lake Street, Chicago; 312.526.3116}
From now through December 31, BLVD is hosting Friendsgiving, an in-house holiday meal for parties of ten or more. Roasted Slagel Farm Turkey Breast, Chicken-Fried Turkey Legs and thigh confit with stuffing-flavored waffle, Candied Yams with crispy bacon and toasted marshmallow topping, and a Pumpkin Pot de Crème with gingersnap crumble are just a taste of this special event’s offerings.
Add a box ‘o wine (the high-end variety, of course) for the table for $100 and your friends will beg you to make this an annual party. Best of all? Everyone goes home with a “Leftover” Turkey Sandwich at the end of the meal to satisfy that late-night, T-Day turkey craving.
Pierrot Gourmet {108 East Superior Street, Chicago; 312.573.6749}
For those with exacting holiday standards but not the time required to meet them, Pierrot Gourmet has a Thanksgiving-To-Go Menu perfect for your upcoming soirée. The full meal includes a Whole Amish Turkey and ample sides (enough to serve 8-10 guests) for $395. Pumpkin, Apple Crumble, and Pecan Pies, and Tarts are also available, as is a personal Turkey Dinner for One. Orders must be placed by 3pm this Friday, November 22 by phone or email.
By Abbey Bloom | Contributing Writer
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