Fresh Market - Taste of the Holidays

The Fresh Market "Taste of the Holidays" Sampling Event

Photo Courtesy The Fresh Market

One of the BEST holidays is almost here! 

Thanksgiving has got to be one of my favorite times of the year! It's all about gorgeous fall weather, family, friends and GREAT FOOD!

I mean, really! Who doesn't love the sweet and savory flavors of the fall holiday season! One of my favorite places to shop for holiday meals is my local Fresh Market store. Lucky for me there's one about10 miles away from me in Guilford CT at the Guilford Commons! Find one near you HERE

The Fresh Market is THE destination for fresh and delicious holiday food! 

Not convinced? 

You can sample a little “Taste of the Holidays” at your local Fresh Market's Sampling Event on Saturday, November 11 and Sunday, November 12 (my birthday!!) from noon to 4 p.m. at ALL of their176 store locations!

The specialty grocer has selected holiday menu items available for sampling to spark meal ideas in advance of the Thanksgiving feast. 

That's right! The Fresh Market invites you to sample their mouthwatering, vegetarian-fed, 100 percent antibiotic-free thanksgiving turkey – never frozen and unmatched in taste and tenderness. 

Also featured at the event will be The Fresh Market’s spiral-sliced honey ham, double-glazed with honey and brown sugar and smoked over hickory hardwood – prepared to conveniently heat and serve at home. You can also savor some of their delicious side dishes during Taste of the Holidays, including The Fresh Market’s signature cranberry relish with just the right balance of sweet and tart. Perfectly spiced pumpkin pie, baked fresh in-store, will end the event on a sweet note – along with other traditional seasonal favorites made simple for the busy holiday season.

It only gets better! Now through Monday, November 20, The Fresh Market is offering holiday meal ordering for a simplified, foolproof Thanksgiving feast. The Fresh Market’s holiday meal ordering program is specially designed for guests who crave delicious, gourmet dishes prepared to perfection, as well as the comfort and convenience of a personalized order ready, reserved and waiting.  Uh-huh! Let The Fresh Market do all the food prep for you!

For those who savor the experience of cooking their Thanksgiving meal from scratch, The Fresh Market offers choices such as fresh turkey, beef tenderloin and lamb that can be purchased and prepared at home according to favorite family recipes. From a deluxe holiday dinner that serves 12-14 to a selection of à la carte items, the 2017 holiday meal ordering program delivers maximum flavor and minimum fuss to satisfy everyone at the Thanksgiving table.

After placing an order online or in-store, you can pick up a holiday spread at your local Fresh Market store by 10 p.m. on Tuesday, November 21 and Wednesday, November 22 and, in all store locations outside of Hingham, MA, by 3 p.m. on Thursday, November 23. 

Orders can be placed at thefreshmarket.com/holiday-meals.

About The Fresh Market, Inc.

Founded in 1982, The Fresh Market, Inc. is a specialty grocery retailer focused on providing fresh, delicious food with friendly service in a warm and inviting atmosphere. From seasonally fresh produce to exceptional quality meat and seafood, signature baked goods and thousands of organic options, The Fresh Market is dedicated to offering its guests the most delicious and inspiring foods available. 

As a destination for weekly shopping and special occasions, The Fresh Market provides a thoughtful product assortment curated for all tastes and culinary preferences. The company operates 176 stores in 24 states across the U.S. 

For more information, please visit www.thefreshmarket.com or follow The Fresh Market on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest.

Saybrook Point for Thanksgiving in Old Saybrook CT

A Bountiful Thanksgiving Feast at Saybrook Point

If you are looking for a special place to celebrate Thanksgiving dinner with friends or family, look no further than Connecticut’s premier shoreline destination, Saybrook Point, who will be serving traditional New England fare with touches of international flavor on Thursday, November 24, 2016


Saybrook Point is celebrating Thanksgiving with a bountiful feast of traditional holiday fare creatively prepared by the resort’s accomplished culinary team.

The lavish buffet-style menu features:

• a carving station serving old-fashioned Roasted Turkey with Country Gravy, Traditional Stuffing, and Sausage and Cornbread Stuffing with Fennel
• a pasta station offering international culinary delights such as Butternut Squash Ravioli in a Calvados and Sage Cream Sauce, and Castellane Pasta with Shrimp, Scallops, and Sweet Italian Sausage in a Roasted Cherry Tomato Sauce. 

Additional Thanksgiving dishes include:

• farm-to-table autumn salads such as Arugula and Roasted Beet Salad with Toasted Walnuts and Crumbled Gorgonzola in a Maple Balsamic Dressing, 
• Fregola Salad with Anjou Pears and Dried Cranberries in Muscatel Vinaigrette. 

The wonderfully prepared holiday entrées will feature:

• Pan Seared Flounder with Shitake & Sweet Pea Meunierre, 
• Spinach & Eggplant Cannelloni with Marinara, 
• Parmesan Seared Chicken with Roasted Tomatoes and Cavatelli, 
• Braised Boneless Short Ribs with Root Vegetable Hash. 

Thanksgiving dining at Saybrook Point is $52.95 (adults), $26.95 (children), and free for children under 5 years of age.

Seating begins at 11:30 a.m., and runs through 6:00 p.m.

Reservations are required, and may be made by calling 860.395.2000.

Saybrook Point

Two Bridge Street
Old Saybrook CT 06475
http://www.saybrook.com/
860-265-1792

About Saybrook Point 

Situated along the picturesque shores of historic Old Saybrook, Connecticut, Saybrook Point features a collection of 100 elegantly-appointed guestrooms, a rejuvenating full-service SANNO spa, and casual fine dining restaurant Fresh Salt, as well as a unique waterside Lighthouse Suite. In addition, the historic Three Stories and Tall Tales luxury guesthouses offer exquisite rooms that convey the story of famous local residents. The pristine Saybrook Point Marina, a landmark boating destination conveniently located at the mouth of the Connecticut River, serves as a focal point for the Inn.  For more information visit www.saybrook.com.

Parallel Post in Trumbull CT - Fall and Winter 2015

Parallel Post for the Fall and Winter Holidays!

There are some fun things going on in Trumbull CT at Parallel Post at the Trumbull Marriott this holiday season.

Let's start with everything Pumpkin!

November Pumpkin-Infused Plates:

Enjoy some flavorsome pumpkin infused plates including:

• the body-warming Pumpkin Soup with Sugar Pumpkin ($8) 
• the heavenly Pumpkin Bread Pudding with Salted Caramel Ice Cream ($6)

Parallel Post is serving both throughout the month of November.

And let's not forget Thanksgiving at Parallel Post!

Thanksgiving Menu:

Enjoy our Thanksgiving Day buffet from 11 a.m.- 4 p.m., featuring items such as Acorn Squash and Apple Soup; Rosemary, Coriander Crusted Pork loin; Ox Hollow Herb Roasted Turkey and savory Gravy; Chocolate Bourbon Bread Pudding and more.

Tree Decorating and a Visit from Santa

Festive Christmas Tree Decorating Event, Saturday, December 5 from 2 p.m. - 5 p.m.:

Enjoy a complimentary gathering as we decorate the Parallel Post Christmas Tree, sip and savor samples of BootlegGreg's new seasonal hot cocktail creations. Children will be treated to hot cocoa, roasted s'mores on our open fire pit, a meet 'n greet with Santa Claus along with cookie and ornament decorating stations.

And the culminating event of 2015 - Farm to Trumbull!

Farm-To-Trumbull, Thursday, December 10 at 7 p.m.:

Parallel Post hosts the final event of their 3rd annual three-part culinary dining series, Farm-To-Trumbull. Inspired by the season, the holiday-themed event provides an intimate experience for thirty guests led by Executive Chef Chris Molyneux and Chef de Cuisine Erik Waybright.

Parallel Post Restaurant

180 Hawley Lane, Trumbull CT 06611

Phone/Reservations  203-380-6380

Located in the Trumbull Marriott - Merritt Parkway

On the Web: http://parallelpostrestaurant.com/

Like them on facebook https://www.facebook.com/ParallelPost

Follow them on twitter: https://twitter.com/ParallelPostCT

 visit www.parallelpostrestaurant.com for more information

Parallel Post’s menu is conceptualized with the philosophy that sustainability, and natural products and responsible farming, are key components in ingredient selection.  Offering a bold and flavorful menu featuring modern American cuisine with Northeastern regional flair, Parallel Post at the Trumbull Marriott Merritt Parkway brings an unseen level of quality and creativity to the culinary landscape of Trumbull, Connecticut. The intimate, yet casual eatery uses seasonal, local ingredients prepared with contemporary, healthy techniques. Parallel Post serves breakfast Monday through Friday from 6:30 to 11:00 a.m. and Saturday through Sunday from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.; lunch Monday through Friday from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Saturday through Sunday from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.; and dinner daily from 5:00 to 10:00 p.m.

For more information please visit www.ParallelPostRestaurant.com or call 203.380.6380.

Thanksgiving in New Haven County at Shell and Bones

Thanksgiving Dinner at Shell and Bones in New Haven, CT

Shell and Bones is a fairly new restaurant, having opened in summer 2015. They are located in the City Point section of New Haven, right on Long Island Sound and the New Haven Harbor at the site of the former Sage Restaurant.

Enjoy Thanksgiving 2015 with a special menu in a spectacular setting at Shell and Bones.

Reservations suggested.  Seatings start at 12pm.

A printable menu is available HERE

Shell and Bones

100 S. Water Street
New Haven, CT

203-787-3466

http://www.shellandbones.com/

Thanksgiving in Hartford County at The Capital Grille

The Capital Grille to Open for Thanksgiving Day

The fine-dining establishment will offer traditional Thanksgiving favorites 

in addition to its signature dinner menu

For the third year, The Capital Grille will open for Thanksgiving Day, offering its full dinner menu in addition to the Executive Chef’s take on a traditional Thanksgiving meal.

When:                 Thursday, November 26, 2015  

                              11:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m.

Where:                  44 Front Street

                              Hartford, CT 06103

                               860.244.0075

The Capital Grille is a fine-dining restaurant known for its dry-aged steaks and award-winning wine list in an atmosphere of relaxed elegance. 

In addition to serving its signature dishes, The Capital Grille will also offer a Thanksgiving feast, consisting of:

• Slow-Roasted Turkey, from Planfield Farm with Brioche Stuffing
• French Green Beans with Marcona Almonds 
• Cranberry Pear Chutney
• These dishes will also be accompanied by Sam’s Mashed Potatoes to share

Cost:  $36 per adult and $15 per child. 

For dessert, The Capital Grille will offer a Pumpkin Cheesecake for an additional $10. 

Reservations and additional details are available at thecapitalgrille.com.

 

Pumpkin Cheesecake
Photo Source: PepperComPR 

About The Capital Grille

The Capital Grille is a fine-dining restaurant that offers dry aged steaks, fresh seafood, an award-winning wine list and professional service in an atmosphere of relaxed elegance. Open seven days a week, The Capital Grille is best known for its expertly prepared steaks, custom-aged for 18 to 24 days in-house and butchered on premise. The restaurant’s wine list features more than 350 selections; and its floor-to-ceiling wine kiosk regularly houses 3,500–5,000 bottles. The Capital Grille also offers personalized, on-site wine lockers, available by annual lease.  Reservations are recommended, but not required.  For more information, please visit thecapitalgrille.com, or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Thanksgiving on the CT Shoreline at the Saybrook Point Inn and Spa

A Bountiful Thanksgiving Feast at Saybrook Point Inn and Spa

Connecticut’s premier shoreline resort to serve traditional New England holiday fare with touches of international culinary flavor on Thursday, November 26, 2015!

The Saybrook Point Inn & Spa is celebrating Thanksgiving in a BIG WAY with a bountiful feast of traditional holiday fare creatively prepared by the resort’s accomplished culinary team. 

The lavish buffet-style menu features a carving station serving old-fashioned Roasted Turkey with Country Gravy, Traditional Stuffing, and Sausage and Cornbread Stuffing with Fennel.

And there's more!

A pasta station offering international culinary delights such as Cheese Tortellini with Roasted Butternut Squash and Madeira Cream Sauce, and Penne Pasta with Sautéed Shrimp and Scallops in Tomato-Saffron Sauce.

And even more!! 

Additional Thanksgiving dishes include farm-to-table salads such as a Roasted Golden Beet Salad with Orange Supremes, Mint and Shaved Fennel, and Baby Arugula and Frisse Salad with Dried Cranberries, Toasted Pistachios, Gorgonzola Cheese, and Maple Balsamic Vinaigrette. The wonderfully prepared holiday entrées will feature a Pan Seared Cod Fillet topped with Crab Salad and Lemon Butter, and Maple Cured Boneless Pork Loin with Calvados Demi-Glace and Caramelized Brussel Sprouts.

Thanksgiving dining at Saybrook Point Inn & Spa is $49.95 (adults), $24.95 (child), and free for children under 5 years of age. 

Seating begins at 11:30 a.m., and runs through 5:00 p.m. Reservations are required, and may be made by calling 860.395.2000. 

Saybrook Point Inn and Spa

2 Bridge Street

Old Saybrook, CT 06475

Phone:(860) 395-2000

www.saybrook.com

About Saybrook Point Inn & Spa

Situated along the picturesque coastal community of historic Old Saybrook, Connecticut, in the hamlet of Saybrook Point, the Saybrook Point Inn & Spa features 82 elegantly appointed guestrooms, the rejuvenating full-service spa SANNO, and casual fine dining restaurant Fresh Salt. The property also features the historic Three Stories guesthouse, where each room conveys the story of a famed local resident, including Katharine Hepburn’s mother, who was a leading suffragette. This completely renovated Italianate home overlooking Long Island Sound was originally built in 1892 as a single-family home for the prominent engineer William Vars. Today, as an eight-room guesthouse, it features wrap-around porches, private gardens, balconies, fine linens, heated bathroom floors, extensive water views, and original artwork by local artists. The Saybrook Point Inn & Spa also shines with the historic Saybrook Point Marina, a landmark yachting dock conveniently located at the mouth of the Connecticut River with easy access to Long Island Sound. It can accommodate vessels from 12 to 200 feet and has received numerous premier Connecticut marina awards. More information is available at www.saybrook.com. 

Thanksgiving in Fairfield County at Parallel Post

Join the folks at Parallel Post for an amazing Thanksgiving Buffet! 

This Thanksgiving, Thursday November 26th, 2015, Parallel Post is serving up an amazing buffet from 11am - 4pm.

Parallel Post Thanksgiving Buffet

Soup Station

Acorn Squash and Apple Soup

Salad Board

Red Romaine,  Gilbertie’s Fall Harvest Lettuce,  Spiced Nuts, 

Bleu Cheese, Parmesan Reggiano, Aged Vermont Cheddar, 

Roasted Beets, Cucumbers,  Mediterranean Olives, Red Onions, 

Dried Cranberries, Chick Peas, Croutons, Shaved Carrots, 

Caesar Dressing, Balsamic Dressing, Seasonal Dressing

Artisanal Local Cheeses, Artisan Breads

The Carving Board

Roasted Top Round, Au Jus, Creamy Horseradish Sauce

Rosemary, Coriander crusted Pork Loin

The Main Course

Ox Hollow Herb Roasted Turkey & Gravy

Roasted Turkey Leg Casserole

Parallel Post Cranberry Sauce

Seasonal Fish with Preserved Lemon and Dill Sauce

Broccoli Casserole

Haricot Verts

Candied Pecan Yams

Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Potatoes, Carrots, and Parsnips

Traditional Stuffing

Yukon Potatoes

Dessert

Chocolate Bourbon Bread Pudding, Apple Pie, 

Pecan Pie, Pumpkin Pie, Chocolate Chip Cookies, 

Pumpkin Swirl Bread, and Cranberry Bread

Time:  11 a.m. – 4 p.m.

$37 per adult

$17 per child 5-12 years old

Children under 5 are free

***Plus tax and 18% gratuity***

Parallel Post Restaurant

180 Hawley Lane, Trumbull CT 06611

Phone/Reservations  203-380-6380

Located in the Trumbull Marriott - Merritt Parkway

On the Web: http://parallelpostrestaurant.com/

Like them on facebook https://www.facebook.com/ParallelPost

Follow them on twitter: https://twitter.com/ParallelPostCT

 visit www.parallelpostrestaurant.com for more information

Parallel Post’s menu is conceptualized with the philosophy that sustainability, and natural products and responsible farming, are key components in ingredient selection.  Offering a bold and flavorful menu featuring modern American cuisine with Northeastern regional flair, Parallel Post at the Trumbull Marriott Merritt Parkway brings an unseen level of quality and creativity to the culinary landscape of Trumbull, Connecticut. The intimate, yet casual eatery uses seasonal, local ingredients prepared with contemporary, healthy techniques. Parallel Post serves breakfast Monday through Friday from 6:30 to 11:00 a.m. and Saturday through Sunday from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.; lunch Monday through Friday from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Saturday through Sunday from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.; and dinner daily from 5:00 to 10:00 p.m. For more information please visit www.ParallelPostRestaurant.com or call 203.380.6380.