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Family Thanksgiving Dinner Feast at Prairie Grass Cafe, November 28 in Northbrook

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Dine In or Take Out, Prairie Grass Cafe Has You Covered

Sarah Stegner with Thanksgiving dinner

Prairie Grass Cafe’s (601 Skokie Blvd., Northbrook, 847-205-4433) popular Thanksgiving Dinner will once again be a delicious way to celebrate with family and friends on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 28. Served from 2:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., the annual feast from co-chef/owners Sarah Stegner and George Bumbaris will feature favorite holiday dishes elevated with the chefs’ unique touch. The menu is sure to please everyone from tradition-loving families to friends and hungry children. The price for this delicious feast is $63 per person for adults and $28 for children ages 3-10 years (not including beverages, tax or gratuity). Children 2 and under are free. Reservations are strongly recommended and can be made by calling Prairie Grass Cafe at (847) 205-4433 or visiting the website.

Begin the Thanksgiving celebration with a choice of appetizer: warm Butternut Squash Soup or Organic Mixed Green Salad with Pumpkin Seeds, Parmesan, and Pomegranate and Balsamic Dressing. Highlighting seasonal produce, the salad offers a fresh taste of fall’s bounty.

Organic Mixed Green Salad with Pumpkin Seeds, Parmesan, and Pomegranate and Balsamic Dressing

Then, enjoy Prairie Grass Cafe’s classic Oven Roasted Turkey served with Mashed Potatoes and Homemade Gravy. Simple and straightforward, this traditional dish is great on its own and absolutely heavenly when paired with the four available sides. The Apple Chestnut Stuffing is a flavorful blend of savory and sweet tastes, while the creamy Sweet Potato and Butternut Squash topped with homemade marshmallow is the ultimate indulgence for those with a sweet tooth. Other sides include Fresh Vegetables and Cranberry Sauce.

Sweet Potato and Butternut Squash topped with homemade marshmallow

End Thanksgiving festivities on a sweet note with a choice of dessert: Mom’s Pumpkin Pie, Pecan Pie or the decadent Double Chocolate Cake. Made in-house and inspired by a family recipe from Chef Sarah Stegner’s mother, Elizabeth, the transcendent pies make the dessert course truly special.

Thanksgiving To Go

Want the taste of a comforting homemade meal without the mess? Prairie Grass Cafe’s Thanksgiving To Go is the annual take-home feast for North Shore residents who want to host their dinner at home. Offering a complete ala carte feast, the menu includes all the dishes served at the restaurant’s Thanksgiving Dinner plus many other mouthwatering options like Apple Sage Stuffing, Homemade Sausage and Giblet Stuffing, Butternut Squash Soup, and Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Chestnuts.

Turkeys To Go can be purchased as whole turkeys (serves 10-14 people) or as half turkeys (serves 5-7 people). Side dishes are sold in quarts; some also are offered in pint sizes. Pies and cake are only sold whole (6 slices per pie; 10-12 slices per cake).

Advance orders are now being accepted by phone, 847-205-4433, and must be made by Friday, November 22 or until items are sold out – please order as far in advance of the deadline as you can to be sure everything is available. All orders will be available for pickup on Thursday, November 28 from noon to 2 p.m. View the full order form here. For more information about Thanksgiving To Go, please call Prairie Grass Cafe at (847) 205-4433.

About Prairie Grass Cafe

Prairie Grass Cafe (601 Skokie Blvd.; Northbrook, IL; 847-205-4433), co-owned by chefs Sarah Stegner and George Bumbaris, supports Chicago’s Green City Market and local sustainable farms, selecting the freshest ingredients to reflect the season. To make a reservation, please call (847) 205-4433 or visit prairiegrasscafe.com. Follow Prairie Grass Cafe news at newsline360.com/prairiegrasscafe, on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/SarahStegner, on Instagram at http://www.instagram.com/prairiegrasscafe, on Facebook at Facebook.com/PrairieGrassCafe

photo credit: Cindy Kurman, Kurman Photography

Thanksgiving To Go Order Form, Prairie Grass Cafe

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Benny’s Chop House (444 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago) is harnessing the holiday spirit with its Thanksgiving Day dinner, November 22. Guests will be treated to a traditional turkey dinner ($34.99) with all the trimmings created by Chef Jonathan Lane; available noon to 9 p.m. This special holiday dinner begins with starter options of warm Butternut Squash Soup, or Benny’s House Salad. Next Organic Turkey Breast, Braised Turkey Leg, and Chestnut Stuffing fill your plate. All surrounded by the traditional sides of Green Beans, Sweet Potatoes, Cranberry Sauce and Apple-Sage Gravy. A children’s menu for children 12 years and under also will be available for $17.99. This classic meal finishes with a slice of Pumpkin Pie, baked fresh by Pastry Chef Aaron Lindgren. Reservations can be placed online at bennyschophouse.com or by calling (312) 626-2444.

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Benny’s Traditional Turkey Dinner $34.99

Maxwell’s at the Club East Bank Club is hosting Thanksgiving dinner at its place this year and you’re invited. The East Bank Club’s signature restaurant, Maxwell’s at the Club (500 N. Kingsbury St., Chicago), is offering a traditional turkey dinner buffet with all the trimmings, 1 p.m. to 7 p.m., November 22.  Executive chef Mike Lodes is featuring a variety of appetizer and salad choices including a mix of Chilled Shrimp, Roasted Fingerling Potato Salad, Pancetta and Gorgonzola Green Bean Salad, Cranberry Relish and more. A carving station in the room will feature Roast Turkey served with gravy and natural jus, Roast Prime Rib of Beef with horseradish sauce, and Roast Leg of Lamb with mint jelly. This dinner has an abundance of side options from Roasted Butternut Squash, Maple Roasted Sweet Potatoes, Cornbread Stuffing, to Roasted Fresh Seafood, Sautéed Brussels Sprouts, and Chicken Piccata. To finish off, guests will be treated to an impressive spread of seasonal fruits, assorted cakes, tortes, cookies, and cupcakes, as well as Pumpkin Pie and Southern Pecan Bars. The price is $45, and $12 for children 10 and under. Reservations can be placed online at maxwellsattheclub.com or by calling (312)527-5800 ext. 301.

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Food Shop’s Thanksgiving To-go If you plan to entertain at home this Thanksgiving, East Bank’s Food Shop will be delighted to do the cooking.  The Chefs at the Food Shop have put together a complete Thanksgiving menu to suit a variety of tastes. You have the choice of ordering a la carte from their entire menu or selecting the Thanksgiving Package. With the latter option the Food Shop chefs have curated their version of an ideal holiday meal. For $150 (serving 10), guests can enjoy a Whole Roasted Turkey, Mashed Potatoes and Cornbread Stuffing. There is also a choice of two from their list of side dishes: Sautéed Butternut Squash with Apples and Dried Cranberries, Sautéed Brussels Sprouts and Sautéed Green Beans with Wild Mushrooms. Dessert is also included with assorted mini muffins, pumpkin and apple pie. For the complete Thanksgiving menu visit eastbankclub.com, and to place your order call (312) 527-5800 ext. 318, no later than Friday November 16. Your order can be picked up by Wednesday November 21 to November 22.

Prairie Grass Cafe (601 Skokie Blvd., Northbrook, IL 60062) continues its annual traditional turkey dinner ($47), 2:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. November 22. Chefs Sarah Stegner and George Bumbaris’ master touch creates a deliciously homespun dinner with all the trimmings. For starter courses guests can choose from a comforting bowl of Butternut Squash Soup or an Organic Mixed Green Salad with pumpkin seeds, parmesan, pomegranate and balsamic dressing. For the main event, Oven Roasted Turkey complete with mashed potatoes and homemade gravy will be served. This holiday dinner features the traditional sides of Apple Chestnut Stuffing, Sweet Potato Puree topped with homemade marshmallow. Fresh vegetables and cranberry sauce will also be available. An appropriately sweet ending to this Thanksgiving Day meal is a choice between Mom’s Pumpkin Pie, Pecan Pie, or Double Chocolate Cake.  To place your reservation call (847) 205-4433.

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Prairie Grass Cafe Mom’s Pumpkin Pie

Prairie Grass Cafe’s Thanksgiving To-go This Thanksgiving season, Prairie Grass Cafe wants to give you a night off and make dinner for you. With its Thanksgiving to-go menu, guests can enjoy the benefits of a delicious homemade meal, made by Chefs Sarah Stegner and George Bumbaris. This traditional turkey dinner has the benefit of being made with the fine dining cooking techniques and locally sourced ingredients Prairie Grass is known for. This catered dinner comes with multiple size options, and a variety of choices. All your favorites are available from Roasted Turkey with Gravy, with a choice between Apple Sage Stuffing or Homemade Sausage and Giblet Stuffing. The appetizers are a mix between Butternut Squash Soup, Jumbo Cocktail Shrimp with Homemade Horseradish Sauce and more. For side dish options, patrons can choose from Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes, Sweet Potato Puree, Sautéed Green Beans, Cranberry Sauce and others. For dessert, Mom’s Pecan Pie, Pumpkin Pie and a Double Chocolate Cake are available. This ready-made dinner will be available for pickup, 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. November 22; orders must be received by November 18. To place your order call (847) 205-4433.