By Judy Brenna, Catering & Events Director, Blue Dog Hospitality Group
Thanksgiving is upon us! I don’t know about you, but for me, I swear last week was Labor Day. I’m not sure what happened, maybe I blacked out for 2 months. I just don’t know. Time is for sure breezing by, and something is most definitely astir. Regardless! The time of thanks and appreciation is here. For loved ones to gather, for Mom to freak out and slave in the kitchen for 2 days while everyone else bums around, and invades her space so much that at least one point in the day she yells at you to get out of her kitchen. Fun fact, the growing trend in recent years has been for families to opt out of the kitchen stress and celebrate their holiday by either ordering Thanksgiving Catering or going out to eat! Whether it’s a full catering feast, a cozy bistro or an upscale dining experience, this is a fantastic option to consider this year! And there are so many options in the area! Let’s break it down, shall we?
Knife & Fork
This Thanksgiving, skip the kitchen and indulge in a traditional dinner at The Knife & Fork, opening at 2 p.m. Nov. 28. Guests can enjoy a four-course Thanksgiving menu featuring roasted free-range Amish turkeys accompanied by house-made sausage stuffing. For those who prefer other options, the full regular menu will also be available, ensuring that steak and lobster lovers won’t miss out on their favorites.
Location: 3600 Atlantic Ave., Atlantic City
Phone: 609-344-1133
Cost: $62 per person
Capriccio
Indulge in a three-course Thanksgiving dinner featuring traditional roast turkey at Atlantic City’s premier Italian restaurant, located on the Dining Level, beginning at 4 p.m. Nov. 28. The menu begins with your choice of a Kale Caesar Salad, a mix of cabbage, broccoli, radicchio, shaved Brussels sprouts, craisins, focaccia crouton and Caesar vinaigrette, or a Sweet Potato Bisque served with cranberry walnut toast, whipped ricotta and salami. The main course offers traditional roasted turkey (available in white or dark meat) accompanied by sides of pomegranate-cranberry sauce, roasted mushroom stuffing, crispy Brussels sprouts, creamy mashed potatoes and sage gravy. To finish, choose between an apple cobbler with caramel crème anglaise or a pumpkin pie tart topped with cinnamon Chantilly and graham cracker mascarpone.
Location: Resorts Casino Hotel, 1133 Boardwalk, Atlantic City
Phone: 609-340-6300
Cost: $55 per person, plus tax and gratuity
Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse
Enjoy a special Thanksgiving dine-in experience featuring a prix fixe menu at Ruth’s Chris. Guests can choose one starter from options like Caesar Salad, Steakhouse Salad or Louisiana Seafood Gumbo. The main course features succulent roasted turkey, sliced and served with homemade gravy, sausage and herb stuffing and cranberry relish. Accompany the meal with one personal side item, selecting from garlic mashed potatoes, green beans with roasted garlic, creamed spinach or sweet potato casserole. To finish, indulge in a dessert duo of pumpkin cheesecake paired with vanilla ice cream.
Location: 2020 Atlantic Ave., Atlantic City
Phone: 609-344-5833
Cost: $48 for adults; $17 for children
Carmine’s
Carmine’s is offering a traditional Thanksgiving feast featuring a roast turkey with all the trimmings, available for dine-in as well as heat-and-serve take-out, delivery and catering options. Perfect for feeding six-to-eight people, Carmine’s Family Style Feast includes a 16-18 pound roasted turkey, sausage and sage stuffing, homemade cranberry sauce, caramelized Brussels sprouts with applewood smoked bacon, sautéed string beans with julienned red peppers, baby carrots with fresh dill, sweet potatoes topped with marshmallows and maple syrup, and mashed potatoes with giblet gravy. To complete your holiday meal, you can add a pie for just $30, choosing between classic pumpkin or apple.
Location: Tropicana, 2801 Pacific Ave., Atlantic City
Phone: 609-572-9300
Cost: $295
Atlantic City Country Club
We discussed this last week, but in case you missed it…
Enjoy Our Famous Holiday Dinner Featuring Traditional Roast Turkey, Bread Stuffing, Candied Sweet Potatoes, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans and more. Price includes a glass of champagne for each adult. Social Members get 10% off, Gold Members get 15% Off. Seatings are from Noon to 1:30 pm and then 3 pm to 4:30 pm.
Location: One Leo Fraser Drive, Northfield, NJ 08225
Phone: 609-236-4400
Cost: $65 Adults, $25 Kids 3-12, Kids under 3 eat free!
Blue Dog Hospitality Group
Shameless work plug alert!!! We are hosting Thanksgiving Dinner at Deauville Inn, starting at 2 pm on Thursday, November 28th, with a full turkey plate for $35, includes Roasted Turkey with Traditional Giblet Gravy, Herb Sausage Stuffing, Yukon gold Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, and Cranberry Walnut Sauce! Many options for dessert to add on. And if you don’t feel like going out, we’ve got you covered! We are offering full Thanksgiving Feasts for pick up on Thanksgiving Morning at either Yesterday’s Creekside Tavern in Marmora, or Deauville Inn in Strathmere. Choose from one of our packages or build your own menu!
Locations: 316 Roosevelt Blvd, Mamora, NJ or 201 Willard Road, Strathmere, NJ
Phone: (609) 263-2080 opt. 2
Cost: Small (feeds 6-8 ppl) $219, Large (feed 10-12 ppl) $299, or in-house $35 per plate
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