Give Thanks for a Hassle-Free Celebration at Pantry

This Thanksgiving, avoid the dangers of deep-fried turkey and over-cooked potatoes by letting Pantry at The VERVE Crowne Plaza Natick handle all the details of your holiday meal. While you relax with your guests, Pantry will dazzle them with a spectacular, harvest-themed menu by Executive Chef Alastair Mclean, featuring all your seasonal favorites.

Including sweet and savory fall flavors, Chef Mclean’s delightful Thanksgiving Day menu will draw the whole family to the table by showcasing skillfully-crafted main courses such as Maple-Brined Turkey with apple-sausage stuffing, cranberry-orange chutney and truffle gravy; Cider-Braised Beef Brisket with fall-spiced jus; and Maple-Glove Glazed Ham, served with Chef Jim’s house-made apple butter.

Expertly paired with savory soups, farm-fresh crudités, a mashed potato bar, and rich desserts, Pantry’s Thanksgiving Day menu will include the following delectable dishes:

Soups:

Turkey White Bean Soup

spinach, orzo

Pumpkin Bisque

pecan gremolata

Green Market Farmer Crudités:

Assorted Grilled Spring Vegetables

Pickled Cucumbers, Marinated Artichokes, Pita Chips

Collard Green Dip, Roasted-Garlic Hummus

Cured Meats and Cheese:

Saucisson, Fionchetti Salumi, Speck, Spicy Capicola

New England Cheddar, Sarvecchio Parmesan,

Manchego, Truffle Tremor Camembert

Cranberry Mustard, Cured Tomatoes,

Citrus Olive Salad, Roasted Peppers

Rustic Bread Display

roasted-garlic olive oil, balsamic vinegar

Salad Bar:

(Toppings)

Dried Figs, Golden Raisins, Hazelnuts, Roasted Sweet Potato,

Candied Walnuts, Red Peppers, Cucumber, Charred Corn,

Sliced Tomato, Blue Cheese Crumbles, Onion, Bacon

(Dressings)

Balsamic, Ranch, 1000 Island, Oil and Vinegar

Raw Bar:

Alaskan King Crab Legs, Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail

Blue Point Oysters

lemon, tabasco, Key Lime cocktail sauce

From the Carvery:

Maple-Brined Turkey

apple-sausage stuffing, cranberry-orange chutney, truffle gravy

Cider-Braised Beef Brisket

fall-spiced jus

Maple-Clove Glazed Ham

Chef Jim’s house-made apple butter

Stations:

Turkey Pot Pie

tea-soaked cranberries, thyme, puffed crust

Cashew-Crusted Salmon

buttered green beans, semi sun-dried tomatoes

Roasted Rainbow Carrots and Shallots

sage, marjoram

Root Vegetable Succotash

Mashed Potato Bar:

Sweet and Red Bliss Mashed Potatoes

scallions, marshmallow, cheddar cheese, sour cream, candied pecans, crumbled bacon

Desserts:

Chocolate Caramel, Pecan-Walnut and Pumpkin Tarts

Lattice Cinnamon-Apple Pie

with whipped cream

Blueberry Pie

with whipped cream

Mini Pumpkin Pies – Gluten Free

Triple Chocolate Cake

Fall-Spiced Frittelle

with bourbon caramel

Seasonal Tea Cakes

Kids Buffet:

Chicken Fingers, Tater Tots, Mac and Cheese

WHERE: Pantry at The VERVE - Crowne Plaza Natick

1360 Worcester Street

Natick, MA 01760

WHEN: Thursday, November 26th from 11AM until 3PM

COST: $42 per adult; $25 per child (4-12 years-of-age); complimentary for children under the age of three (excludes tax and gratuity)

MORE INFO: Call 508.416.1352 or visit Opentable.com to make reservations. Reservations are recommended.