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Celebrate Thanksgiving in Harvard Square!
Harvard Square’s finest restaurants offer warmth and charm, grace and ease, and an abundance of fresh & delicious dining options for gathering friends and family around the table! Please let us know if we can assist you in making yourThanksgiving plans in Harvard Square.

 

Happy Thanksgiving from Grafton Street!

 

Menu:     

SWEET POTATO BISQUE  

curried green apple and fried sage garnish

 

AUTUMN GREENS SALAD 

hearty greens, red pear and spiced walnuts in Great Hill

Blue cheese vinaigrette

 

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WHOLE ROASTED FRESH TURKEY 

 apple-cornbread stuffing, mashed  potato,

Glazed carrots, giblet pan gravy and Cranberry chutney.

 

HONEY GLAZED COUNTRY HAM   

garlicky-almond green beans, candied yams, spiked pineapple sauce

 

GRILLED WILD SALMON  

potato-scallion pancakes, roasted Brussels sprouts and apple-horseradish cream sauce.

 

ROASTED BEEF TENDERLOIN  

rosemary roasted fingerling potatoes, prosciutto wrapped asparagus and béarnaise sauce.

 

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APPLE-CRANBERRY CRISP  

vanilla bean ice cream and caramel.

 

PUMPKIN PIE  

fresh whipped cream.

 

CHOCOLATE PECAN PIE

chocolate covered pecan pie

 

 

$38.00 per person

Grafton Street Pub & Grill

1230 Massachusetts Ave. 617.497.0400

www.graftonstreetcambridge.com

 

RIALTO THANKSGIVING 2009

Happy Thanksgiving!

Celebrate Thanksgiving with friends and family at Rialto 

 

Thanksgiving Menu

1:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.

4 courses: $70, exclusive of tax & gratuity.

 

First

Roasted chestnut soup...pear, parmesan, celery

 

Second

Fig tart and taleggio cheese...celery root, walnuts,red wine syrup

Lobster salad...peppers, sunchokes, mint

Squash ravioli...scallop, prosciutto, nuts, spices

Toasty ricotta gnocchi...spinach, creamed onions, fried onions

 

Third

Traditional Rialto Thanksgiving Feast

Seared tuna...cracked farro, beets, pine nuts

Duck two ways...pomegranate, fennel, lentils

Roast leg of lamb...Macomber turnip, pancetta, figs, chestnuts

Roast beef tenderloin...marrow, mushrooms, quince

 

Dessert

Caramel chocolate tart...candied nuts

Apple quince crostada...maple cinnamon ice cream

Honey ricotta cheesecake...pumpkin marmalade

Pear sorbet...walnut spiced torta

 

RIALTO THANKSGIVING

CHILDREN’S MENU 2009

$35 per child

First Course - choose one

Simple greens

Simple grilled shrimp

Angel hair pasta with tomato sauce or butter and cheese

Second course - choose one

Seared scallops with mashed potatoes and glazed carrots

Beef tenderloin with mashed potatoes and green beans

Roast turkey with mashed potatoes, cranberry and gravy

Dessert - choose one

Caramel chocolate tart with candied nuts

Apple quince crostada with maple cinnamon ice cream

Honey ricotta cheesecake  

Pear sorbet with walnut spiced torta

 

Rialto

20 University Road

CambridgeMA 02138

617.234.8025 (p)

http://www.rialto-restaurant.com/home/Thanksgiving.php

 

www.rialto-restaurant.com 

 

Thanksgiving Dinner 2009 at Upstairs on the Square

Thursday, November 26 - 1 to 8 pm

 

The holiday season begins with our traditional Thanksgiving dinner, served in both the Soirée Dining Room and the Monday Club Dining Room, from 1 to 8 pm.

 

This year, honoring our recent award as Best Vegan and Vegetarian Food from Stuff Magazine, we will also feature a FOUR COURSE VEGAN MENU

 

See this menu offering at the bottom of our regular Thanksgiving menu.

 

The restaurant can accommodate groups of any size, and large groups can make arrangements to be served dinner in one of the restaurant's beautiful private spaces.

 

The cost for dinner is $68 per head, $34 for guests under 12 years of age.

 

 

MENU

 

choice of:

Escalloped Oysters with Buttered, Salted Brioche Crumbs, Fresh Sweet Cream & Sauterne

Supremes of Orange & Grapefruit with Avocado on Butter Lettuce

Pomegranate Pink Champagne Vinaigrette

Traditional Clam Chowder with Housemade Chive Crackers

Smoked Salmon Tartar on Buttered Brown Bread Toast Points

Autumn Squash Mezzaluna Pasta with Bacon & Pepita Brittle, Sage Brown Butter

 

 

 

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Autumn Lettuces and Herbs with Matchstick Apples & Cheddar

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choice of:

Roasted Farm-Raised Vermont Turkey

Cornbread, Pecan & Sage Stuffing, Creamed Pearl Onions,

Potatoes Mashed with Chives & Vermont Butter, Brussels Sprouts,

Butternut Squash Apple Bourbon Cranberry Relish

& Cider Pan Gravy

Sage-Rubbed Pork Loin with Sweet Potato Gratin

Maple-Glazed Carrots & Apple Butter

Grilled Sliced Ribeye Steak on Mashed Yukon Gold Potatoes,

Classic “Green Bean Casserole” & Bordelaise

Olive Oil-Poached Atlantic Salmon, Roasted Native Roots, Apples, Horseradish & Mustard

Perfect Pumpkin Risotto

Long Island Cheese Pumpkin, Pancetta & Spiced Mascarpone

 

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choice of:

Trio of Pies (Pecan, Pumpkin & Apple) with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream

Butterscotch Pudding with a Shortbread Cookie

Apple Buckle Cake with Caramel Sauce

Mile High Chocolate Cake

Clementine Sorbet

 

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VEGAN THANKSGIVING FEAST

Roasted Pumpkin Soup with Maple Sugar Swirl, Fried Sage & Toasted Salted Pumpkin Seeds

Supremes of Orange & Grapefruit with Avocado on Butter Lettuce

Pomegranate Pink Champagne Vinaigrette

Baked Butternut Squash with Traditional Pecan, Apple, Raisin & Chestnut Stuffing

Turnips, Cippolini Onions, Brussels Sprouts, Vegan Mashed Yukon Golds

Apple Bourbon Cranberry Relish

Chocolate Fudge Cookies with Pumpkin Mousse

 

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Our famous Milk Chocolate Praline Turtles are perfect Thanksgiving hostess gifts

– call us and we’ll have a box (large $20 or small $12) ready for you.

 Upstairs on the Square, 91 Winthrop Street, 617-864-1933, www.upstairsonthesquare.com

 

 

 

 

Thanksgiving at 16 Garden Street Restaurant

November 26th 2009

Noon—6:00pm

$25.00

 

Soups

Butternut Squash and Gnocchi

Clam Chowder

 

Salads

Arugula, Orange, Grapefruit, Toasted Hazelnuts

Honey –Mustard Vinaigrette

Caesar with Traditional Dressing

 

Entrée

Roast Turkey, Cornbread Stuffing,

Creamed Potatoes, Brussel Sprouts

Traditional Gravy and Cranberry Sauce

 

Dessert

Pecan, Pumpkin or Dutch Apple Pie

 

Coffee or Tea

 

16 Garden Street Restaurant is located on the Lobby Level of the

Sheraton Commander Hotel, 16 Garden StreetCambridgeMA 02138

Reservations (617) 234-1365

 

 

Temple Bar

 

Thanksgiving Day Menu

$39/person

$20 additional with optional wine pairing

 

Cauliflower Cream Soup

Stuffing-Style Croutons, Smoked Cheddar & Sage Tuile

 

Honey Walnut Dressed Salad

Black Truffle & Mascarpone Crostini, Brullee’d Butternut Squash

 

Tartlet of Cured Duck Confit

Sweet Garlic Cloves, Gruyère Custard, Roasted Pear Salad

 

Braised Beef Shortribs

Yukon Gold Puree, Thyme Roasted Carrots, Braise Reduction

 

*****

 

Sage Grilled Pork Tenderloin

Heirloom Apple Chutney, “Garlicky” Spaghetti Squash Cakes

 

Brined & Roasted Turkey Breast

Creamy Spinach, Scelfo Family Mushroom Stuffing, Pan Drippings, Sweet Potato Puree & Cranberry Relish

 

Pan Roasted Steelhead Trout

Silky Parsnips, “Bacony” Beluga Lentils, & Apple Frites

 

Spice Roasted Pumpkin Gnocchi

Wild Mushrooms, Roasted Cranberries, & Caramelized Onions

 

*****

Curried Pumpkin Cake

Pine Nut Streusel & Cranberry Ice Cream

 

Heirloom Apple & Quince Crisp

Honey Thyme Semifreddo

 

Bittersweet Chocolate Pecan Pie

Cardamom Cream

Temple Bar, 1688 Massachusetts Ave, 617-547-5055, www.templebarcambridge.com

 

 

Sandrine’s

 

Thanksgiving Day

November 26, 2009

open from 1 to 8pm

 

Appetizers

 

Buttenut Squash Veloute

Vermont maple syrup

6

 

Onion Soupe Gratinée

6

 

Simple Green Salade

black truffle vinaigrette

7

 

Apple & Bleu Cheese Salade

mesclun greens, spicy cashews,

Port wine vinaigrette

12

 

Roquette Salade

baby arugula, smoked tuna, shaved Parmesan,

cippollini onions, lemon vinaigrette

13

 

Moules Frites

mussels steamed in Riesling wine,

garlic, shallots & onions with pommes frites

15

 

Traditional Baked Alsatian Escargots

1/2 dozen  10     ¨      1 dozen  16

 

Terrine de Foie Gras Maison Mi-cuit, sur Brioche

HudsonValley foie gras,

seasonally inspired by Chef Ost

16

 

Foie Gras Farandole

terrine de Foie Gras, Foie Gras mousse,

pate Perigourdine with truffles

18

 

Pan Seared Foie Gras

lentil ragout, toasted brioche, aged port wine sauce

20

Entrees

Grilled Angus Filet Mignon

crushed potatoes, sautéed asparagus,

wild mushroom sauce

(5oz) 25

(10oz) 34

add truffle butter 3

add two pan seared scallops 7

Thyme & Rosemary Marinated Rack of Lamb

roasted potatoes, buttered baby artichokes,

au jus

27

Grilled 12oz Veal Porterhouse

mushroom risotto, sautéed broccolini,

 Madeira reduction

28

Pan Seared Peking Duck Breast

orzo gratin, glazed heirloom carrots,

raspberry vinegar sauce

26

Maple Roasted Turkey

chestnut stuffing, haricot vert & haricot jaune,

Yukon gold mashed potatoes, giblet gravy

& fresh cranberry fruit relish

25

Poisson du Jour

Market price

Maine Lobster Risotto

mushroom & peas, cognac lobster sauce

29

 Sandrines, 8 Holyoke Street, 617-497-5300, www.sandrines.com  

 

Summer Shack

Deep Fried Turkey Menu, To Go

Order your deep fried turkey today, a southern favorite! (Oven Roasted Turkey Also Available)!

Let the Summer Shack Chefs in Cambridge prepare you a southern specialty, deep fried turkey, the juciest turkey you’ve ever tasted!

 

 

Turkey Meal:
16 lb Turkey feeds 10 people
1 Qt Homemade gravy

2 Qt of Homemade Mashed potatoes

1 Qt of Homemade butternut squash
1 Pt of Homemade cranberry sauce
2 Qt’s of Homemade cornbread stuffing
$90

Turkey Only:

16 lb Turkey with gravy, feeds 10 people
$60


Pies:
Apple
Pecan
Pumpkin
$15 each

 

Please call the Cambridge location at 617-520-9500. All orders must be received by Monday November 23rd by 3:00pm and be prepaid by credit card. Orders must also be picked up by Wednesday November 25th from Noon until 6:00pm at 149 Alewife Brook Parkway. No cancellations after Monday November 23rd.
Summer Shack Cambridge, 149 Alewife Brook Parkway, 617-520-9500, www.summershackrestaurant.com

 

Sweet 


This Thanksgiving, save room for Sweet's Pumpkin and Apple Pie Cupcakes. Also available: a whimsical turkey cake and a cornucopia of festive toppers, including turkeys, pumpkins and more!
Sweet, Zero Brattle Street, 617-247-2253, www.sweetcupcakes.com

 

Cardullo's Gourmet Shoppe


Cardullo's Gourmet Shoppe
features a bountiful Prepared Foods section featuring many traditional sides for the Thanksgiving meal, including mashed potatoes, stuffing, green beans, mac and cheese, and others. Thanksgiving Menu Items can be ordered by the pound starting mid-month, or pre-ordered and ready for pick up before the Holiday! Gift baskets for any host or hostess are our specialty!

Cardullo's Gourmet Shoppe Six Brattle Street 617-491-8888 www.cardullos.com

 

 
 

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