• Prepare the turkey with love, using a brine of salt, sugar, and spices.
• At Jar and Tracht’s (in Long Beach) we make a confit out of the turkey legs and thighs and serve them alongside the roasted meat.
• Thanksgiving means families will be in the restaurant, many with three or more generations. The menu should cater to young and old tastes.
• From a restaurant perspective, the day's family dynamic calls for devoted attentiveness from restaurant staff. Be “on the mark” from every point, including the valet, hosts/esses, servers, and back of the house staff.

Jar’s Traditional Thanksgiving Day Menu:

Starters
Choice of:
Chestnut Chickpea Soup
Fall Apple Celery Salad with Marcona Almonds and Fresh Parmesan
Oyster Stew with Chinese Celery, Leeks, Garlic, & Thyme Cream

Family-Style Dinner
Roasted Turkey with Homemade Cranberry Relish
Cornbread & Turkey Sausage Stuffing
Sweet Potatoes Au Gratin
Mashed Yukon Gold Potatoes with Gravy
Braised Brussels Sprouts
Roasted Onions with Almond Pesto

Dessert
Choice of:
Pumpkin Pie
Fall Crisp with Vanilla Ice Cream
Coffee or Tea

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