2011 Thanksgiving Dinners - Shanghai
By Audrey Courty
Thursday, 24 November
Alchemist
Give thanks with culinary flair at Alchemist’s four-course dinner. On the menu: mi-cuit salmon, butternut squash soup, your choice of turkey breast or braised beef shortribs as a main and a bay leaf and pumpkin tart for dessert. RMB 400 per person; RMB 500 for cocktail pairings. 6-10:30pm.
Alchemist. Sinan Mansions, Bldg. 32, 45 Sinan Lu, near Fuxing Zhong Lu. Tel: 6426 0660. Web: www.alchemist-bar.com
Boxing Cat Brewery
Feast at the Boxing Cat as they prepare their annual Thanksgiving dinner with a buffet of classic Turkey day essentials such as bacon-sautéed Brussels sprouts, truffle herb mashed potatoes and butter-roasted turkey. Cover charge includes free flow drinks. RMB 400 per person; RMB 100 for children 12 and under. Reservations are mandatory. Two seatings: 5:30-6pm or 8:30pm.
Boxing Cat Brewery. Sinan Mansions, 26A, 519 Fuxing Zhong Lu, near Sinan Lu. Tel: 6431 2091. Web: www.boxingcatbrewery.com
Bubba’s
For those looking for a traditional, home-cooked Thanksgiving meal, Bubba’s will be serving from three locations: Bubba’s Hong Qiao, Bubba’s Expo Village, and Bubba’s Cool Docks 2. The dinner will feature their delicious smoke-roasted USDA turkey with southwestern style gravy and cornbread stuffing. Cover charge includes unlimited red or white wine. RMB 300 per person; RMB 150 for children 12 and under. 6-8pm; 8:30-10:30pm.
Bubba’s Hong Qiao. 2262 Hongqiao Lu, near Jianhe Lu. Tel: 6242 2612.
Bubba’s Expo Village. Suite 101, 1101 Xue Ye Lu, near Huafeng Lu. Tel: 2206 0338.
Bubba’s Cool Docks 2, 653 Waima Lu, near Wangjiamatou Lu. Tel: 1582 193 4915. Web: www.bubbasasia.com
CHAR
CHAR brings a fresh twist to Turkey Day by serving up a five-course culinary feast. The dinner begins with a traditional pumpkin soup assorted with scallops, fennel and coconut, followed by dressed crabs, a seasonal salad and a promising foie gras crumble. For the main, a slow-roasted turkey stuffed with a sage, pork and prawn filling, rounded off with a pumpkin pie cheesecake for dessert. RMB 580 per person.
CHAR. 585 Zhong Shan Dong Er Lu, near Dong Men Lu, Huangpu area. Tel: 3302 9995. Web: http://www.char-thebund.com
el Willy
el Willy’s promises a “happy, sexy” Spanish Thanksgiving dinner featuring turkey with “special stuffing,” corn and porcini mushroom soup, fine herbs salad with roasted vegetables and walnut dressing, el Willy’s take on “Deviled Eggs,” cheese and truffle macaroni, and more. RMB 400 per person. el Willy. 20 Donghu Lu, near Huaihai Lu. Tel: 5404 5757. Web: www.el-willy.com
Fields China
For a wholesome Thanksgiving dinner to take home, Fields China offers the complete package. This take-away feast features traditional fixtures such as deep-fried Norbest turkey, country stuffing, pumpkin soup, home-style gravy, glazed carrots, homemade cranberry sauce and pumpkin pie. While the basic set is enough to satisfy 10-12 people, it can also include a honey-roasted ham that will serve 15-20 people. RMB 1,800 – 2,900. Fields China. Tel: 138 1695 8551. Web: www.fieldschina.com
The Market
The Market is preparing a variety of gourmet specials for a wholesome Thanksgiving meal. In addition to the roasted tom turkey and stuffing, they will be serving prosciutto wrapped turkey and leek terrine, as well as lobster salad with avocado and semi-dried tomato. RMB 288 plus 15% service charge per person. 6-10:30pm.
The Market. Block 1, No. 388 Daduhe Lu, near Yunling Dong Lu, Putuo District. Tel: 6095 8888 ext. 7023. Web: www.guoman.com
MAYA
Spice-up your Thanksgiving meal this year with a Mexican twist. MAYA is offering a three–course meal with a choice of pumpkin soup and chorizo or seafood ceviche salad and fresh chili for starters; achiote, roasted turkey assorted with a spicy cranberry sauce and Chipotle creamed mashed potatoes for main; pumpkin pie with cinnamon ice-cream and candied chestnut to round-off your savory experience. Cover charge includes a variety of assorted drinks with each course. RMB 295 per person.
MAYA. 2F, Club House, Shanghai Grand Plaza, 568 Julu Lu, near Shaanxi Nan Lu. Tel: 6289 6889. Email: [email protected]
Shanghai Marriott Hotel Hongqiao
For an elegant Thanksgiving dinner featuring a traditionally prepared meal, Shanghai Marriott offers roasted turkey with chestnut bread stuffing, sweet pumpkin pie, cranberry sauce and mashed potatoes. Cover charge includes free flow drinks. Parties of eight or more will be presented with an additional turkey at their table. RMB 468 per person; RMB 198 for children 12 and under. Shanghai Marriott Hotel Hongqiao. 2270 Hongqiao Lu. Tel: 6237 6000. Web: www.marriotthongqiao.com
NAPA Wine Bar & Kitchen
Enjoy a family-style meal from the fine folks at NAPA. On the menu: organic mixed salad, roast pumpkin soup, roasted American turkey with all the trimmings and banana flambé. RMB 298 per person.
NAPA Wine Bar & Kitchen. 57 Jiangyin Lu, near Haungpi Lu. Tel: 6318 0057. Web: www.napawinebarandkitchen.com
Sunday, 27 November
Madison
Touted as a meal that will definitely make you want to give thanks, enjoy a six course menu that includes a turducken roll with foie gras gravy, smoked trout, poached turkey breast with chestnuts and a pumpkin parfait, plus a glass of bubbly. RMB 500 per person.
Madison. 3F, 18 Dongping Lu, near Hengshan Lu. Tel: 6437 0136
