Say thank you with this feast

As the festival of Thanksgiving is on its way in, take some time off to count your blessings and treat yourself to a grand spread while you are at it



The Guide takes you around town this Thanksgiving with six places where you can feast while you say your thank yous.Thanksgiving with a twist Designed especially with a twist by Chef Ramasamy Selvaraju, this Thanksgiving comes with a special menu aimed at celebrating the true spirit of the festival that is associated with the harvest season. Begin with Beets and Scallops for the first course, move on to a Pumpkin Soup, then on to the quintessential Turkey and Risotto for mains and follow it up with Lemon Tart and a selection of artisan cheese for dessert.

At: Graze, Vivanta by Taj, MG Road
On: November 25, 8 pm onwards
Call: 6660 4444
For Rs: 2,500 per head

Something for everybody
On the menu is Penne Pasta Salad with your choice of toppings, ranging from roasted veggies, balsamic dressing, shaved roasted chicken or tenderloin. Thanksgiving specials also include grilled turkey, mashed potato with turkey gravy and cranberry jelly. Vegetarians have reason to celebrate too with Classic Ratatouille. Top your meal up with Chocolate Pumpkin Mousse Tart or Orange Infused Vanilla Rice Pudding for dessert.

At: Hard Rock Cafe, St Mark's Road
On:u00a0 November 25 to 28, 12 pm to 11 pm
Call: 4124 2222
For Rs: 799 for Vegetarian and R 999 for Non Vegetarian

Asian for thanksgiving
For an Asian twsit to this day, begin your meal with a Vietnamese Asparagus and Crab Meat soup or Chicken Sotoayum. Opt for turkey tarts and rice paper rolls or the Oven Roasted Asian Turkey stuffed with hibachi rice stuffing, water chestnut and turkey gravy, served with orange soya glazed sweet potatoes with spicy plum sauce. A traditional dessert includes a Date and Fig pudding that promises to fulfill and linger.

At: Shiro, UB City, Vittal Mallya Road
On:u00a0 November 25 to 28, lunch and dinner
Call: 4173 8864
Foru00a0Vegetarian Rs: 3,500 and Non Vegetarian R 4,500

Simple Pleasures
Opt for thanksgiving favourites on all elaborate buffet spread. So leave the guilt at home while your drive your way from the city's bustle to Whitefield. Watch out for the live Turkey carving station.
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At: Kahwa, Zuri Hotel, Whitefield
On:u00a0 November 25
Call: 6665 7272
For Rs: 550 per head

Turkey on a platter
Sample the roast turkey with cranberry sauce with a selection of scallops, mixed vegetables, creamed corn, rolls and steamed cauliflower and broccoli. On the spread is also a traditional Pumpkin Pie to soothe your sweet tooth. If one day of feasting just isn't festive enough for you, this steak place offers turkey meals on a plate all the way until Sunday.

At:u00a0The Only Place, Museum Road
On:u00a0 November 25 to 28, 6 pm onwards
Call: 3271 8989
For Rs: 500 onwards

Thanksgiving, Italian style
Choose from an elaborate Italian menu with Veal Tonato, Sage flavoured parpadelle with lemon sole, roast turkey, pumpkin and amaretti biscuits and much more. This one is surely for those who like to feast in style.

At:Tuscano, UB City, Vittal Mallya Road
On:u00a0 November 25, Dinner
Call:u00a0 4173 8800
For Rs: 1,500 onwards