Thanksgiving Dinner Options?

[freelancer]

I'm new to the city and away from home for Thanksgiving... Are there any places that serve either a) an amazing Thanksgiving dinner or b) inventive spins on Thanksgiving dinner? It doesn't need to be traditional but I'd definitely like to do something.

At the least, a place to pick up a nice dinner? Preferably in the downtown or Midtown area!

Thanks!

[joanmcarthur]

Even better, here you go.
http://www.allens.to/allens/music.shtml.
Allens is serving Thanksgiving dinner, here are all the details, including the menu.

[joanmcarthur]

Allens on the Danforth usually serves Thanksgiving dinner (excellent, too). But check to be sure....

[fryerlover]

I have not been to Casa Mendoza, however saw a sign outside saying they were offering Thanksgiving dinner. Not sure of the day or menu so you might want to call and check.

http://www.casamendoza.com/index.php

[foodyDudey]

Globe Bistro and Earth have a 3 course Thanksgiving dinner. Details are on the website http://www.globebistro.com/ and I have pasted them below:

Thanksgiving Dinner 2011
Prix Fixe

APPETIZER

Curried Celery & Northern Orchards Apple Soup
Naan crisps, smoked sultanas, cumin seeds
OR
Autumn Vegetable Salad
Romaine hearts, heirloom carrot, spiced pumpkin seed vinaigrette

MAIN

Roasted Free Run Ontario Turkey
Sage & pearl barley risotto, red fife pear stuffing, green beans, smoked bacon gravy
OR
Harvest Vegetable Orecchiette
Roasted squash, broccoli, grana padano, espelette chili oil

DESSERT
Niagara Peach & Apple Crumble
Smoked walnut streusel, black cardamom anglaise
OR
Local “Pumpkin Pie” Tart
Vanilla Chantilly, late harvest Riesling cranberry preserve.

$35

[TorontoJo]

But just a note that Globe is not actually serving their Thanksgiving dinner on Thanksgiving day -- they are closed on Monday.

[freelancer]

Thanks FoodyDudey! That sounds good, I'll probably head there. Any other good options?

[prima]

All the Best also offers take-home Thanksgiving solutions.

http://www.allthebestfinefoods.com/

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All The Best Fine Foods
1099 Yonge St, Toronto, ON M4W, CA

[freelancer]

I totally thought about that as well. Looks like a great menu but I missed the free pie option haha.

[foodyDudey]

Sure, check out this article for some good other ideas. :-)http://www.blogto.com/eat_drink/2011/...

[freelancer]

Hurray!! That's the type of article I was looking for. THANKS! I find it so hard to decide though with all the options - esp not knowing what will be good,. If you had to choose between Globe, Allens, Globe, Czecoski, Harbord Room or Edward Levesque's Kitchen, which would you go with?

[magic]

Not sure if you saw this article....

http://www.toronto.com/blog/post/7002...

[freelancer]

Didn't see that either, thanks Magic! Love Torontonians...!

[magic]

Yeah you did well on this thread : )

Pleasure.

[JennaBean]

1. Globe
2. Harbour Room
3. Edward Levesque

I really don't like Allen's and I haven't had good food at Czecoski in forever.

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Edward Levesque's
1290 Queen St E, Toronto, ON M4L1C4, CA

[freelancer]

JennaBean, thanks for the ranking! I haven't been to any of the places so your opinion helps. Globe Menu looks great... I'd llike to see the Harbour Room menu. The staff there looks "cool" though so might be an interesting experience too.

[TorontoJo]

The hotels always have Thanksgiving dinner going. I would look at Studio Cafe in the Four Seasons:

http://www.fourseasons.com/toronto/dining/studio_cafe/

If you'd like carry out, order from Summerhill Market. Their thanksgiving dinner is excellent!

http://www.summerhillmarket.com/speci...

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Summerhill Market
446 Summerhill Ave, Toronto, ON M4W, CA

[freelancer]

Thanks Jo, you're the best as always! And also to Magic for the other suggestions too.

[magic]

I’m curious about downtown/midtown suggestions myself, but do not have any to offer :(

If you are up for a slight commute there is Teddy’s in Oshawa. They make delish Thanksgiving dinners every day of the year. Made-from-scratch pies too. Cozy, warm, lively atmosphere.

Sky Blue Sky (on Bloor near Bathurst) does a great Thanksgiving sandwich with stuffing and cranberry sauce. Sky Blue Sky sandwiches are also served at The Mad Bean coffee house (on Eglinton near Avenue Rd.) on weekdays.