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What to Drink Now: A Non-traditional Thanksgiving

If cocktails are your thing and you prefer to celebrate the holiday with a spirited toast celebrating all the flavors of the holidays, withonly a portion of the calories, try mixing up one of the tasty treats.  They are guaranteed to put you in the festive spirit, just don’t have too many…just like turkey and dressing, everything in moderation.

Pumpkin Pie Martini

 Directions:

  • Add vodka and pumpkin pie syrup to a cocktail shaker
  • Shake well and strain into a martini glass rimmed with cinnamon sugar
  • Garnish with an orange slice

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posted by Hayley Hamilton | November 23rd, 2011 9:45am | filed under Thanksgiving, Wine & Spirits, cocktails |

If You’re Not Cooking, You’d Better Get Booking

If I’ve said it once, I’ve said it a thousand times: procrastination (while cool and an incredibly effective use of time) is a runinator of the third magnitude (magnitudes one and two are things like interruptions in cable service and untimely name mix-ups, respectively, which, while sucky, don’t suck nearly as much as putting on your Big Mama pants in preparation for a turkey smorgasbord, only to find that your moon-and-stars never made the call).

In order to avoid any more of these analogies from me, or an interruption in service of a different kind from your sun-and-stars, (yes, I am deep into the Song of Ice and Fire heptalogy) just reserve already.

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posted by Sarah Reiss | November 21st, 2011 11:17am | filed under Holidays, Neighborhood restaurants, Thanksgiving, menus |

What to Drink Now: Syrah, Zinfandel and Beaujolais for Thanksgiving

Perhaps the most common wine varietals for the Thanksgiving meal, outside of Pinot Noir, would be a Zinfandel, a Syrah/Shiraz and the ever popular Beaujolais Nouveau.  Zinfandel is such a fruit forward and spicy wine that it will pair well with big Thanksgiving flavors, without overwhelming them.  Whether you prefer a Syrah from the Rhone region or from Argentina or from the states, or a Shiraz from Australia, both have great smoke and spice notes which enhance the flavors of the holiday and can still stand on their own for sipping after dinner.  Some wine selections were sent for editorial consideration.

Amavi Cellars Syrah - When most people think of wine from Washington State they immediately go to their Merlot or Cabernet Sauvignon, and the various regions throughout the state do an amazing job with those varietals.  But don’t forget the powerful Syrah coming out of Washington, Walla Walla in particular.  Amavi Cellars 2009 Syrah combines both dark fruit, like black cherry, blackberry and figs with mineral notes and earthy undertones.  A well balanced wine that will compliment any dish on a Thanksgiving table. (more…)

posted by Hayley Hamilton | November 20th, 2011 12:03pm | filed under Thanksgiving, Wine & Spirits |

Thanksgiving Countdown Clock—5.5 days and Counting

We journalists thrive in the face of a deadline. It’s an occupational hazard that we don’t share with many people, but there’s no denying that a looming event horizon gets our blood pumping every time. Not you? Too bad, because it’s crunch time for Thanksgiving reservations and that’s about as hard a deadline as they come. No excuses. Make the call and get on with your weekend already.

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posted by Sarah Reiss | November 18th, 2011 12:48pm | filed under Holidays, Thanksgiving |

Stuff it!

Jon over at TJ’s Fresh Seafood just let us know about two stuffings that have me counting the days until next Thursday. First he’s making an oyster stuffing, which is a simple affair with white & corn bread mixed with plump oysters and herbs and which he says he grew up eating back home in Virginia. Second is his crawfish & andouille cornbread stuffing, which he’s been making on the sly for a few customers every year and is finally making available to everyone.

Sounds great! But in all fairness, I’ll probably still make my own. It’s simple, it involves stale bread and chicken broth, and makes me feel like I’m eight years old and hanging out in my grandmother’s kitchen. 

How about you? Will you be trying something fancy? ordering out? or making a family specialty?

posted by Sarah Reiss | November 17th, 2011 1:20pm | filed under Cooking, Holidays, Thanksgiving | 9 Comments »

Thanksgiving Cometh—Only Eight Days Left to Secure a Reservation

We are now officially within the Thanksgiving fortnight. More menus are coming to us every day. Be advised: we like you and want to make sure you aren’t just groping around in the dark. Hence this list. Your only job: make the call.

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posted by Sarah Reiss | November 16th, 2011 11:00am | filed under Holidays, Thanksgiving | 2 Comments »

What to Drink Now: Pinot Noir for Thanksgiving

I’m breaking the Thanksgiving wine posts up a bit this year because so many people have a set varietal they love to pour for Thanksgiving, so I’ll have a few posts with turkey day wine options for pairing one varietal or another.  For me, I love Pinot Noir with the Thanksgiving meal.  It is generally not as heavy and weighty as say a Cabernet, has good fruit flavors with earthiness, and pairs well with traditional fall flavors like roasted squash and sweet potatoes, roasted turkey and cranberries.
Some wine selections were sent for editorial consideration.

2008 Stoller JV Estate Pinot Noir – Jeunes Vignes, or Junior Vines, Pinot Noir is made from young vines grown on the Dundee Hills Stoller estate in Willamette Valley with an approachable, lively style.  Ripe raspberry, bing cherry, baking spice and violets with a subtle touch of vanilla on the finish.  An easy to drink wine with a great price tag for Willamette Valley Pinot – around $20 a bottle.   (more…)

posted by Hayley Hamilton | November 16th, 2011 8:52am | filed under Thanksgiving, Wine & Spirits | 1 Comment »

Do-Gooding Norma’s Does Good Again

This just in…

Continuing its 23-year holiday tradition, Norma’s Cafe, the original Dallas comfort-food icon that has served Texas home cooking for 55 years, will again host its annual free Thanksgiving Feast on Nov. 24 from 11 am to 1 pm at its Oak Cliff location on 1123 W. Davis Street in Dallas.

During the event, 55 volunteers, many of whom helped start the tradition in 1988, will serve more than 4,000 home-cooked, Thanksgiving meals to hungry Dallas community members.

“The purpose of this day has never changed in 23 years – we enjoy sharing this day with the community and invite anyone who needs or wants a hearty, home-cooked meal to join us. That’s the meaning of the holiday to us,” said Ed Murph, owner of Norma’s Cafe. “At Norma’s Cafe, we are so thankful for our talented staff, loyal customers, and our volunteers and sponsors who make this event possible every year.”

Guests who partake of the Thanksgiving Day feast can expect a full spread of holiday staples, including turkey and dressing with cranberry sauce and gravy, mashed potatoes, peas, salad with ranch dressing, homemade rolls and cornbread, and fruit or a slice of the famous Norma’s Cafe Mile-High Cream Pies for dessert. In addition to the Oak Cliff event, Norma’s Cafe will be collecting monetary donations for the North Texas Food Bank and will be delivering to-go turkey dinners to several local churches and charity organizations.

This year’s event is made possible in part by several generous sponsors, including Ben E Keith, Schepps, Classic Caps, Clicks Radiator Service, Instant Whip Foods, Community Coffee, and Tyson.

posted by Sarah Reiss | November 15th, 2011 10:59am | filed under Copy/Paste Press Release, Events, Good Deeds, Holidays, Thanksgiving |

Somebody Help This Poor Pilgrim Out

While we spend a lot of time every year compiling our Thanksgiving menus into a list that contains several take-and-bake turkey options—we have yet to taste and rate every single one of the birds. So, be a pal and help Emily find the best in town:

Has SideDish covered the best turkey to buy for Thanksgiving dinner?  I can’t seem to find anything like that.  I’m planning on cooking our meal from scratch, and just curious if SideDish has any input on where to buy the best fresh turkey…  Have bought from Whole Foods before, and wonder if there were other/better options…
Thanks,
Emily

posted by Sarah Reiss | November 14th, 2011 1:40pm | filed under Holidays, Thanksgiving, somebody help this poor girl out | 11 Comments »

Thanksgiving Menu Central—We List Because We Love

We are now officially within the Thanksgiving fortnight. More menus are coming to us every day. Be advised: we like you and want to make sure you aren’t just groping around in the dark. Hence this list. Your only job: make the call.

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posted by Sarah Reiss | November 11th, 2011 11:16am | filed under Holidays, Thanksgiving, menus | 1 Comment »

Thanksgiving Reservations—All You Have to Do Is Pick Up the Phone, Dude

We’re about to enter the two-week window before Thanksgiving. That means reservation spots are being snapped up even as you read this. If you don’t plan on cooking, you’d better get dialing.

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posted by Sarah Reiss | November 8th, 2011 3:12pm | filed under Holidays, Thanksgiving | 3 Comments »

Get A Jump On Your Turkey at Twisted Root

Feeling like you need a lead-up to the Nov. 24 Turkey bonanza? Twisted Root yearns to fill the void. Behold the Thanksgiving Burger, a pile-up of ground turkey, sweet potato chips, and cranberry sauce marginally contained by a wheat bun. Jason Boso lets us know that Twisted Root will be slinging the Thanksgiving Burger at all of their locations (Deep Ellum, on SMU Blvd, Richardson, Roanoke, Fairview, Shops at Legacy, and Arlington) throughout the month of November for only $6.99. Get ‘em while the getting’s good; come December, they’re gone.

posted by Sarah Reiss | November 7th, 2011 10:37am | filed under Burgers, Holidays, Thanksgiving | 1 Comment »

Still Life With Turkey—Thanksgiving Plans Made Easy

The menus are coming in fast & furious, so keep a sharp eye in the coming weeks as I update:

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posted by Sarah Reiss | November 4th, 2011 11:54am | filed under Holidays, Thanksgiving | 1 Comment »

Thanksgiving Dinner 2011 (Minus the Misery)

Thanksgiving Day at the inlaws’ is not without its charms and challenges. You down a chardonnay in the shower to fortify your nerves, slip a few chestnuts into your mother-in-law’s Stovetop when she’s out of the room, and try your best to look not horrified compassionate when this year’s surprise guest (a kindly widower from down the block) floods you with stories of how every single one of his pets has died. (Spoiler alert: two of them drowned.)

Tired just thinking about it? Me too. So this is me officially giving you permission, if only for this year, to take a break the holiday shenanigans. Here are some places where you can do exactly that. Behold, the 2011 Thanksgiving menu roundup, Version 1.0.

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posted by Sarah Reiss | November 1st, 2011 12:02pm | filed under Diets are stupid, Events, Holidays, Thanksgiving | 8 Comments »

Tweet Where You Eat: TwEAT Your Mav’s Celebration!

Okay @DSideDish TwEATers, are you lining up for the parade. Tweet details of food and drink, or any other details, to @DSideDish and we will retweet. Have fun.

posted by Nancy Nichols | June 16th, 2011 9:56am | filed under Christmas, Cinco de Mayo, Easter, GO MAVS!, Hanukkah, Holidays, Mother's Day, New Year's Eve, Overprivileged chimps, Restaurant News, Thanksgiving, Twitter, Valentines Day, mob scenes, party, pop-up restaurant | 1 Comment »

Food Feedback Friday: Thanksgiving Edition

So, where did you eat this week? More specifically, where did you eat Thanksgiving dinner? If you dined in a restaurant, we’d  love to read about your experience. Here is what you wrote last week.

posted by Nancy Nichols | November 26th, 2010 11:28am | filed under Food Feedback Friday, Thanksgiving | 9 Comments »

Bitter Much? Actual Psychological Tips For Manipulating Your Mother in Law’s Mood This Thanksgiving

Newsflash: food that tastes crappy makes you feel crappy. That’s right; in honor of tomorrow’s impending gluttony, I give you this press release, hot off the email from the APS journal Psychological Science, that explains why your diet of Brussels Sprouts and wheat grass inspires the type of bad mood known to psychologists worldwide as moral disgust.

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posted by Sarah Reiss | November 24th, 2010 2:32pm | filed under Holidays, Slow News Day, Thanksgiving | 1 Comment »

Giving Thanks to Our Soldiers on Thanksgiving

From the copy and paste press release department comes this worthy notice:

Patriotic Dallasites give thanks to our troops this holiday season by serving a Thanksgiving meal Thursday, November 25 from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at DFW Airport. It’s the second time around for Debbie Wright and Franklin Pillsbury to organize this holiday meal prepared by World Master Chef Society members including Chef Salvatore Gisellu from Urban Crust.

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posted by Nancy Nichols | November 24th, 2010 12:06pm | filed under Celebrity Diners, Thanksgiving |

Norma’s Cafe Gives It Away On Thanksgiving Day

The folks at Norma’s Café are nothing if not generous (see the post we wrote on their Veterans Day event). Tomorrow they’ll continue on their philanthropic path by serving Thanksgiving Dinner to Dallas’ neediest for the 22nd year in a row. The event runs from 11 am to 1 pm, during which time Norma’s employees and owner, Ed Murph, plan to serve more than 3,500 plates of turkey with giblet gravy, mashed potatoes, peas, tossed salad, and a hot, fluffy roll.

I think I speak for everyone here when I say, “Way to go, Murph!”

posted by Sarah Reiss | November 24th, 2010 11:47am | filed under Holidays, Thanksgiving |

This is it: The Final Thanksgiving Menu List. If You Don’t Know Where to Eat By Now, We Can’t Help You.

We’ve received (and posted) menus from pretty much every area restaurant serving Thanksgiving dinner. Check them out:

Menus #1

Menus #2

Menus #3

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posted by Sarah Reiss | November 24th, 2010 11:29am | filed under Holidays, Thanksgiving | 3 Comments »

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