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The Driskill Hotel Plans Thanksgiving Brunch

Still making plans for Thanksgiving? If you want to skip the holiday hassles and you'll be in Austin, check out the Thanksgiving Day Brunch as well as a five-course dinner menu at the Driskill Grill, located in the historic Driskill Hotel.

Thanksgiving Brunch

The Thanksgiving Day feast is served on the hotel’s elegant Mezzanine; offerings range from herb-crusted turkey and brown sugar pineapple ham with such staple side dishes as stuffing, cranberry sauce and Maytag blue whipped potatoes to freshly made crepes filled with an assortment of fruits, cheeses and even lobster. Breakfast classics such as Belgian waffles and made-to- order omelets are also available as well as children's favorites. Desserts from Executive Pastry Chef Tony Sansalone include classics like pecan and pumpkin pies, carrot cake, and the Driskill’s famous 1886 Chocolate Cake—plus a new Pumpkin Mascarpone Cheesecake.

Time: Brunch is served from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m.

Price: Prices are $58 for adults, $29 for children ages 5-12 and complimentary for children under age 5 (taxes and 21% service charge are additional).

Reservations: call 512-391-7121

Thanksgiving Dinner

Thanksgiving dinner in the Driskill Grill is a grand affair with a five-course chef’s tasting menu. Beginning courses include a truffled pumpkin soup with Dungeness crab, star anise braised beef short rib and diver scallops. For the fourth course, diners select from three entrees: Dijon-crusted lamb chops, maple-roasted turkey, tenderloin of Beef Wellington or roasted monkfish, along with traditional sides served family style.

Time: The Grill opens for dinner on Thanksgiving at 5 p.m.

Price: The five-course menu is $85 per person.

Reservations: call 512-391-7121

Labels: Austin, holidays

posted by Paris & John @ 2:40 PM