Thanksgiving is right around the corner – will you be hosting a turkey dinner at home or dining out at a restaurant? If you’re wondering what to do for Thanksgiving in 2023, here are some of our recommendations, including top restaurants offering traditional meals and where to order turkeys in Singapore.
Take Thanksgiving to the next level
Wolfgang’s Steakhouse – special set menu
Gather friends and family and celebrate this cherished holiday at Singapore’s only authentic New York steakhouse. From 24 to 26 November 2023, Wolfgang’s Steakhouse Singapore is serving an exclusive Thanksgiving set menu ($168 per person). Expect classic time-honoured favourites and innovative twists on traditional dishes, such as carrot and parsnip soup, petite filet mignon, boneless turkey breast slices, purple sweet mashed potatoes and pumpkin cheesecake.
Hosting Thanksgiving at home? You can savour the flavours of the season without the hassle of preparation and clean-up. Order a classic Thanksgiving roast turkey ($188) from Wolfgang’s for collection from 24 to 27 November 2023. Serving four to six, it’s roasted to perfection and seasoned with a blend of aromatic herbs and spices. Add a few delicious sides to complement your meal, such as traditional stuffing, gravy, cranberry sauce and seasonal vegetables.
#02-01 InterContinental Singapore Robertson Quay, 1 Nanson Road
6887 5885 | wolfgangssteakhouse.sg
Alley on 25, Andaz Singapore – Thanksgiving dinner buffet
Thanksgiving is a time for gratitude, togetherness and indulgence, and this stylish eatery certainly knows how to make the holiday extra memorable. Located on the 25th floor of Andaz Singapore, a luxury hotel in Kampong Glam, Alley on 25’s Thanksgiving-themed buffet dinner will have you wishing the occasion came around more than once a year!
Where to start? Craft your own antipasto plate with tidbits from the salad bar, bread station and charcuterie board, such as roasted heirloom beets, Norwegian smoked salmon and Wagyu bresaola. Seafood lovers can dive into a selection of seafood on ice that ranges from tiger prawns and half-shelled scallops to organic blue mussels. And there’s a Green Oven churning out comforting dishes such as roasted muscat pumpkin soup, 24-hour slow-cooked osso bucco and cedar-plank-roasted barramundi fillet.
For something more traditional, head to the carving station for whole-roasted turkey, honey glazed ham and seasonal sides. Tuck into maple-glazed root vegetables, roasted brussels sprouts and a butter, apricot and brioche stuffing that’ll have you going back for seconds.
The desserts are dreamy too, including a 66% fair trade chocolate mousse cake, caramel pecan nut tart, pumpkin bundt cake and more exclusive creations.
Early bird discount: Get 20 percent off your total food bill on bookings made before 15 November 2023. Book your table here or call 6408 1288.
Details: 23 November 2023, 6.30pm to 10pm
Price: $88 per adult, $48 per child (6 to 12 years); top up $58 for bottomless sparkling wines, house-pour wines, beer and DIY cocktails
5 Fraser Street, Level 25
6408 1288 | hyatt.com/andaz/sinaz-andaz-singapore/dining/alley-on-25
Crafted by Peter Zwiener – eat-in or takeaway meals
Pay homage to this American holiday at casual upscale restaurant Crafted by Peter Zwiener in downtown Singapore. Aside from its renowned burgers, the laid-back eatery has a host of authentic Thanksgiving options. So you can sit at one of the alfresco tables or in the stylish indoor dining area and tuck into high-quality turkey and USDA prime roasted whole rib.
Entertaining guests? For a stress-free celebration in Singapore, order the classic roast turkey set for takeaway ($358, 7kg). It comes with creamy mushroom soup, grilled seasonal vegetables, roasted red chat potatoes, mushroom stuffing, homemade turkey gravy, cranberry sauce and cranberry polenta cupcakes.
Other quintessential American favourites available for pre-order include the 100 percent USDA prime roasted whole rib set with heaps of sides and drizzled with brown beef gravy and cowboy butter ($428, 2kg), along with a 4kg slice with creamy black pepper sauce for larger celebrations ($20 per 100g, 2kg to 4kg).
#B1-21 South Beach Avenue, 26 Beach Road
6592 2299 | crafted.com.sg
Little Farms – Thanksgiving turkey orders and more
Little Farms is taking the schlep out of Thanksgiving prep with its selection of premium products from small and independent farmers, cheesemongers, bakers and producers.
Bring some magic to your Thanksgiving table with a delicious range of deli platters, perfect for sharing with loved ones, and a stunning selection of free-range and organic turkeys, hams, smoked salmon and dry-aged meats.
For your centrepiece, order the Steggles whole turkey ($139.98 for 5-6kg). No Thanksgiving feast is complete without pigs in blankets, chipolatas wrapped in streaky bacon ($15.98 for 500g).
Looking for a special gift for a loved one? Little Farms’ carefully curated hampers start from $80 and include treats such as caramelised onion marmalade, roasted tomato relish, organic English breakfast tea bags, butter shortbread and much more. They’re also all-natural, organic and guilt-free, as always!
There’s also the option to create your own bespoke hamper, with alcohol sets available too. The Haton Champagne Rose gift set gets the EL vote!
Pre-order now for delivery from 1 November 2023. Thanksgiving orders available for delivery or pick up from 22 November to 26 November.
3165 0149 | info@littlefarms.com
littlefarms.com
Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel – Thanksgiving dinner
This luxury hotel on Orchard Road is renowned for its traditional Thanksgiving offerings and modern delicacies. And the 2023 line-up doesn’t disappoint! Get into the spirit of Thanksgiving with all the holiday staples, from heaps of sumptuous roast turkey to platefuls of pumpkin pie.
For a memorable Thanksgiving dinner in Singapore, order the crowd favourite Whole Roast Turkey with Chestnut and Duck Foie Gras Stuffing and Cranberry and Port Wine Sauce ($225). This show-stopping turkey is sourced from the USA and brined for an addictively crispy turkey skin.
Serving a holiday ham for Thanksgiving is also a must! Fill the air with the nutty, spicy and citrusy aroma of the Honey and Clove Glazed Ham with Cinnamon Pineapple Sauce. It’s available bone-in or boneless ($195 or $240).
You can also round off the gathering on a sweet note with a selection of artisanal cakes and pastries such as Fresh Fruit Charlotte ($85), Apple Yoghurt Tart ($45), or the ultimate Thanksgiving dessert, a classic Pumpkin Pie ($45).
Other Thanksgiving highlights include the Grilled Asparagus and Pumpkin Salad with Fig, Pomegranate, Radicchio, Feta Cheese, and Truffle Vino Cotto ($80) and fall-off-the-bone-tender Smoky Whiskey BBQ Kurobuta Pork Ribs ($170).
The Thanksgiving menu is available for pre-order here from 6 November 2023. Collection and delivery are available from 20 to 23 November. For enquiries, call 6831 4708 or email singaporemarriott.festive@marriott.com.
Special offer for EL readers! Quote “EXPLTG25” to get 25 percent off your Thanksgiving order from 6 to 12 November 2023. Or quote “EXPLTG20” for 20 percent off from 13 to 20 November 2023.
320 Orchard Road | 6735 5800
marriott.com/en-us/hotels/sindt-singapore-marriott-tang-plaza-hotel/overview/
Merriment at Marina Bay Sands
Exclusively on 23 November, Thanksgiving-themed menus will be the star of the show at several of Marina Bay Sands’ top eateries. Expect a traditional American Thanksgiving dinner at DB Bistro & Oyster Bar and Yardbird Southern Table & Bar, with specially curated three-course menus featuring classic American dishes. Holiday staples such as succulent roast turkey with cranberry sauce and pecan pie will also be available at buffet restaurant RISE.
From 15 to 30 November, Black Tap will be celebrating the holiday with a limited-edition fried turkey and brie sandwich served with a side of delicious cinnamon-spiced sweet potato fries.
For the ultimate American feast at home, DB Bistro & Oyster Bar’s timeless favourites will be available for takeaway between 20 and 26 November, while Yardbird will be offering an exclusive Holiday Box on 23 November brimming with sliced turkey and quintessential sides such as butternut stuffing and baked corn muffins. Pumpkin and pecan pies can also be ordered separately because what’s Thanksgiving without a hearty pud’?
10 Bayfront Avenue
marinabaysands.com/restaurants
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