5 Turkey’s
Thanksgiving doesn’t have to be a chore. Don’t want to cook for Thanksgiving this year? Fortunately, you don’t have to. As always, you have the option of going out for a gourmet meal or picking one up and eating it in the comfort of your own home. Here are some great options in the East Valley for either dining in our taking out.Three East Valley resorts have great Thanksgiving dining options for those looking to make the holiday a special occasion, or just to take a break from morning-to-night football games.
Ka’son at the Sheraton Wildhorse Pass is serving Thanksgiving dinner from 5 to 8:30 p.m., with prices ranging from $55 for adults to $35 for children 12 and under. The restaurant has three choices for entrees: slow roasted turkey breast, 13-ounce bone-in ribeye or salmon.
The steakhouse at Rawhide West Town also offers a Thanksgiving feast from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., with prices from $24 for adults to $12 for children 11 and under. Entrée options are Butter-basted turkey with giblet gravey or 12-ounce prime rib, with dessert choices of pumpkin pie, warm apple cobbler or chocolate pecan pie.
The Buttes – Marriot in Tempe has options at its two restaurants. Top of the Rock has a three-course meal from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. for $49.95 for adults and $29.95 for children ages 5 to 12. The Market Café has a Champagne Brunch Buffet from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for $47.95 for adults and $27.95 for children and a Thanksgiving Dinner Buffet from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. for $37.95 for adults and $24.95 for children.
Of course, anyone looking at these options are strongly encouraged to make reservations.
Those looking to stay home can order ready-made takeout meals. Basha’s will serve up a full meal that includes a Turkey or spiral-sliced ham for $29.98 or a meal that has both turkey and ham for $39.98.
Flancer’s restaurant offers a Thanksgiving Dinner to Go that includes slow roasted turkey and gravy, apple sage and sausage dressing, green chile potatoes au gratin, scallion breadcrumb stuffed roasted tomatoes, vegetables, fresh cranberry and orange relish and a home-made ginger-pumpkin crème brulee for $23.99 per person, but you can get
10 percent off if you order before November 20.
Rawhide West Town and Steakhouse, 5700 West North Loop Road, (480) 502-5600
Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Kai / Ko’sin, 5594 West Wild Horse Pass Boulevard, Chandler, (602) 225-0100
Marriott Buttes Top of the Rock / Market Cafe, 2000 Westcourt Way, Tempe, (602) 225-9000
Flancer’s Cafe, 610 Gilbert Road, Gilbert, (480) 926-9077
Bashas’ Markets, Locations in and around the East Valley.
Written by Louis Sacco


