Last week, I gave you seven ideas for Thanksgivukkah dinner at home. But what if you don’t feel like cooking? There are still plenty of restaurants taking reservations on Open Table, but you should start making plans now. Here are some options for different budgets:
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I was invited to Hanukkah Dinner last year at Grand Lake Kitchen and it was both delicious and satisfying. A few of the same dishes will be served along with some surprises on the a la carte menu: Matzoh Ball Soup, Latkes with Creme Fraiche and Jean’s Applesauce, Arctic Char Crudo (with Arugula, Fried Sweet Potato, Capers, Truffle), Roasted Bone Marrow (Castelvetrano Olives, Preserved Lemon, Parsley, Crostini), Artichokes (Gribiche, Crispy Fish Skin) and Brisket (with Mashed Potatoes, Root Vegetables, Horseradish).
576 Grand Ave, Oakland, CA 94610
Wed, 11/28, Fri, 11/28 – Mon, 12/2, Wed, 12/4, 5pm
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Souley Vegan is hosting a Champagne Brunch Holiday Buffet on Thanksgiving. I am definitely an omnivore, but when Tina Tamale introduced me to her favorites last summer, the food was flavorful, comforting and satisfying. The buffet sounds like a great opportunity to taste lots of different dishes: Southern Fried Tofu, Mom’s Dressing, Herb Mashed potatoes, Blueberry Waffles, Baked Mac n Cheesezzz, Bomb Black Eyed Pea Salad, Pumpkin cheesecake topped with warm caramel sauce, Chocolate Pudding Topped with Cinnamon Glazed Apples and Mimosas
301 Broadway, Oakland
Thurs, 11/28, 11am – 5pm
$30
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Lungomare’s chef Craig DiFonzo is offering an Italian-inspired Thanksgiving menu, which features House-Smoked Turkey Breast with Confit of Leg and Dry Aged Rib Eye. Sides like Chanterelle, Hazelnut and Green Apple Stuffing, Sweet Potatoes with Brown Butter, Almonds and Marsala, Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Tessa and Fresh Cranberry Sauce will be served family style. Chocolate Budino and Quince and Apple Crostada are offered for dessert.
1 Broadway, Oakland
Thurs, 11/28, 12 – 8pm
$45, $20 for kids under 12
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You can choose each of the three courses at Lark Creek Walnut Creek, but after taking a peek at the menu, these dishes caught my eye: Griddled Bay Shrimp and Dungeness Crab Cake, Willie Bird Organic Roast Turkey (with sage cornbread stuffing, garlic mashed potatoes, giblet gravy, candied yams & homemade cranberry sauce) and Devils Food Cupcake Sundae.
1360 Locust Street, Walnut Creek
925-256-1234
Thurs, 11/28,
$49, $24 for kids 4 – 10
Zut! is also hosting a three course dinner. There are four choices for each course, including Chicory Salad, Piedmontese Grass Fed Prime Rib and Pumpkin Pie.
1820 Fourth St., Berkeley
Thurs, 11/28, 1 – 8pm
$60, optional wine pairing $25
Photo: Pican
You can check out Pican‘s 4 course “Thanksgiving with a Drawl.” They’ll have traditional dishes with a Southern twist including Cornmeal Fried Oysters, Bayou Classic Turkey Roulade and Banana Puddin’.
2295 Broadway, Oakland
Thurs, 11/28, 1 – 4:30pm
$65, $25 for children 12 and under
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