Elements in the Camelback Mountain Sanctuary | Architectural photography by Michael Baxter, Baxter Imaging LLC Thanksgiving is this Thursday, November 25th and we have lovely fall weather and great food in the Valley to be thankful for. Local restaurants offer Thanksgiving meals to take the stress out of cooking and allow you to focus on the good – food and family. 24 CarrotsThanksgiving is usually reminiscent of a traditional holiday feast with a turkey in the front and center. But those who do without animal products can enjoy the day without meat. The “Plantsgiving” of 24 carrots, which can be picked up on Wednesday, November 24th, is a vegan Thanksgiving dish with roasted “turkey” lasagna or roasted “turkey” mac and cheese as a starter, with a variety of Side dishes including sweet potatoes roasted in butter, double garlic mashed potatoes and harvest salad. Dessert options include pumpkin pie and fall caramel apple pie – all vegan. 1701 E. Guadalupe Rd., Tempe, 480-753-4411, 24carrotscafe.com elements, and Jade Bar at Sanctuary Camelback Mountain. Sanctuary Camelback Mountain’s chef, Beau MacMillan, has a Thanksgiving meal creates a menu that you can enjoy in the resort’s elements restaurant, in the Jade Bar, or in a suite or villa. The menu offers three courses plus dessert. Mains include Two Wash Farms traditional turkey dinner, braised Wagyu beef cheeks, pan-fried branzino, Iberian pork tenderloin, and butternut squash ravioli, each with their own choice of side dishes. Reservations required. 5700 E. McDonald Drive, Paradise Valley, 855-245-2051, sanctuaryoncamelback.com The Americano and Mora Italian Chef Scott Conant has created special Thanksgiving menus for The Americano and Mora Italian. Each menu reflects a traditional Italian style, with dishes like truffle and potato gnocchi at The Americano and fettucine at Mora Italian. Special cocktails are also offered. Both menus are fixed price and are served on Thanksgiving Day from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.. 17797 N. Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, 480-573-0001, theamericanorestaurant.com; 5651 N. Seventh Street, Phoenix, 602-795-9943, moraitalian.com Blue Hound Kitchen and Cocktails Blue Hound Kitchen and Cocktails is offering a three-course menu from Chef Brian Peterson this Thanksgiving. Menu items include turkey with sage, NY strip loin, and pan-fried sea bass, as well as a variety of side dishes. This menu is served on Thanksgiving Day from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. E. Jefferson Street, Phoenix, 602-253-6661, bluehoundkitchen.com
[ad_2]
