The photos and posters of places offering the not-to-be-missed American holiday, Thanksgiving, will make your mouth water with anticipation. This year, Thanksgiving in on November 24 and we have compiled (with the help of the beijinger team) a list of possible places your family and friends can chow down the roasted turkey will all the trimmings. Unless otherwise stated, the dates of the dinner are November 24.
Thanksgiving Buffet at Home Plate BBQ
All ages. Kick off this holiday season the southern way at Home Plate BBQ on November 24. This Thanksgiving join us for a buffet of barbecued whole turkeys, smoked turkey breast, whole hog, and all the fixins’. End your meal with chocolate cake or bourbon bread pudding. Free-flow drinks include house red and white wine, ice tea, sodas, coffee, and Tsingtao. 6.30-9pm. RMB 388 (adults), RMB 288 (children under 12 years old). Home Plate BBQ (5128 5584)
Celebrate American Thanksgiving with LAD
All ages. Celebrate American Thanksgiving with LAD, either in-store (RMB 199 per adult, RMB 159 per child) or with home delivery, November 24-27. A whole roasted imported turkey will set you back RMB 139 per kilogram for delivery, and sides are RMB 30 per person. This family favorite fills up quickly therefore make your booking today. Lily’s American Diner (all three locations)
Thanksgiving Dinner at Tim’s Texas Bar-B-Q
All ages. Rope in the Thanksgiving with a set menu of corn-bread stuffed turkey, honey-baked ham, sweet corn shuffle, green bean casserole, mashed potatoes with giblet gravy, cucumber and raspberry salad and pumpkin or apple pie. Reservations recommended. RMB 198 (adults), RMB 178 (before 4pm), RMB 68 (kids under 12). Tim’s Texas Bar-B-Q (6591 9161)
Casual Thanksgiving at the Local
All ages. Enjoy a casual Thanksgiving at the local with lots of comfort food. Fun for everyone, no matter whether you’re American or not. Note: this is a bar and there will be alcohol within the premises. Advanced bookings are highly recommended, see the menu above. 6-10pm. The Local (6591 9525, 134 8880 4794, WeChat ID: localKenn)
Thanksgiving Feast
All ages. Chapter will be hosting a traditional American Thanksgiving again this year. Enjoy all the traditional favorites including roast turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce, and gravy. RMB 388 (plus 15 percent service charge). 6-10pm. Conrad Hotel Beijing (6584 6000)
Q Mex Thanksgiving Special
All ages. Enjoy a three course meal including roasted turkey with mashed potatoes, traditional stuffing, cranberry sauce, gravy, and caramelized carrots. Available will be drinks accompanying the meal.RMB 218/person. Q Mex Bar and Grill (6585 3828)
Thanksgiving Dinner Buffet at Feast
All ages. Enjoy a traditional American Thanksgiving buffet with a whole roasted turkey with chestnut apricot stuffing, chipolata sausages, roasted brussel sprouts, butter maple carrots, mashed potato, and of course a full range of baked goods for dessert come November 24. RMB 228 (plus 10 percent service charge, plus 6 percent VAT). Feast by EAST Hotel (8414 9820)
Happy Thanksgiving Day at Eudora
All ages. This Lido family favorite will be offering different family set menu of RMB 1,380 for eight people and RMB 768 for four people. Turkey or ham delivery at RMB 980 for six people. All bookings and deliveries have to be made 72 hours in advance. Apart from the turkey, this set menus and deliveries include a traditional pumpkin pie and mulled apple cider. Eudora Station (6437 8331/8334)
Fairmont Beijing Thanksgiving Offerings
All ages. Enjoy excellent food and service at The Cut in the Fairmont Beijing. They have put together a tantalizing four-course menu especially for Thanksgiving. 6-11pm. RMB 588 (plus 10 percent service charge, 6 percent VAT). Fairmont Beijing (8507 3617)
It’s Turkey Time at blue frog
All ages. It’s turkey time at blue frog, where they’ll serve roasted turkey served with corn bread stuffing, giblet plum gravy, sweet potato mash, and butter sautéed green beans for RMB 195. For dessert, grab a slice of caramel pumpkin pie with whipped cream for RMB 35. 4pm-close. RMB 195. Blue Frog (8426 0017)
Thanksgiving at Fiesta Tex-Mex
All ages. Fiesta is adding their own twist to the traditional Thanksgiving menu with thees options; a seasonal salad (RMB 48) with smoked turkey, red onions, cranberries, turkey filled taco or burrito (RMB 52), a Thanksgiving burrito (RMB 66) with chipotle, drunken beans, and cheddar cheese. On the sweet side, pumpkin vanilla mousse with red berries and chocolate sauce. 5pm-close. Fiesta Tex-Mex (8424 3827)
Staycations and Performances
Thanksgiving Sleepover
All ages. The Brickyard is offering two Thanksgiving sleepover packages, one on Thursday night (Nov 24, RMB 2,388) and one on Saturday night (Nov 24, RMB 2,588). Includes private transfers to and from Beijing, a superior queen Great Wall view room, a traditional Thanksgiving feast, for two. The Brickyard Retreat Center at Mutianyu Great Wall (6162 6506)
Happy Thanksgiving: One Night of Opera, Dunshan Symphonic Wind Orchestra
Ages 7+. Enjoy a beautiful performance by the first and only fully privately-funded orchestra in Mainland China at Beijing Concert Hall on Thanksgiving. 7.30-9.30pm. RMB 50-280. Beijing Concert Hall (6605 7006/5812)
Photos: Courtesy of the Brickyard & fineartamerica.com
