THANKSGIVING

It’s that time of year when family, friends and loved ones are thanked for their support throughout the year … and also when food fans feast on American-style festive favourites.

Thanksgiving, currently celebrated on the fourth Thursday in November, has been an annual tradition in the US by presidential proclamation since 1863 and later by state legislation.

Historically, Thanksgiving has traditionally been a celebration of the blessings of the year, including the harvest. On November 22, the kingdom’s hotels will celebrate the occasion with a number of special events.

The Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay is hosting numerous promotions over Thanksgiving weekend. On November 22, there will be ‘A Taste of Thanksgiving with Wolfgang Puck at Azure,’ where guests can enjoy deep-fried turkey with cranberry-apple compote, brioche stuffing and Kabocha Pumpkin Pie, alongside live DJ entertainment. This will take place from 6pm-midnight for the price of BD39.

On November 23, Bahrain Bay Kitchen will put on a Thanksgiving Brunch featuring roast turkey and all the trimmings. This takes place between 1pm-4pm and is BD25 with soft drinks and BD35 with a selected beverage package. Children aged five to 12 receive a 50 per cent discount, and under-fives are free.

Finally, the hotel is offering a feast for Thanksgiving and Christmas, available for home delivery or pick up from November 21 to December 31. A roast turkey with chestnut stuffing, turkey sauce, cranberry chutney, mash potato, Brussels sprouts and carrots is priced at BD80++ for eight people. People can also opt for the roast beef meal that comes with mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables and rosemary sauce starting from BD20++ per kg (per kg serves four to five people).

For reservations and orders, contact 17115500.

Other hotels and restaurants are also celebrating the occasion. The Big Texas Barbeque & Waffle House at the Best Western Plus - The Olive Hotel is hosting two buffet spreads; one next Thursday evening from 6pm till midnight and with a brunch on the following day from 11am to 4pm.

Both are priced BD25-inclusive, BD20 for children aged 10-16, and free for children aged nine and under.

For bookings, call 17360063.

Wakiki at Elite Crystal Hotel is hosting a special Thanksgiving dinner on November 22 from 7pm-11pm, featuring live grills, a lavish buffet, a live band and entertainment. It costs BD8++ with soft beverages or BD15++ with selected beverages.

On the same night, Al Safir restaurant at the Sheraton Hotel Bahrain will also present a Thanksgiving Dinner, featuring turkey with trimmings, vegetables, sweet potatoes and natural jus. Takeaway orders are also available if booked 24 hours in advance.

Call 17533533 for more information.