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Because Thanksgiving often ends with a stressed chef or an overcrowded kitchen, The Fairmont Royal York has an alternative to the predictable home-cooked dinner.

Family and friends can now enjoy gourmet Thanksgiving take-out with The Fairmont Royal York’s legendary Thanksgiving to Go, a turkey dinner for four, eight or twelve, complete with all the traditional trimmings on Sunday, October 12 and Monday October 13, 2008.

Alternatively, EPIC Restaurant, located on the lobby level of The Fairmont Royal York, offers Thanksgiving traditionalists several holiday meal options beginning October 8 though October 15, 2008.

Thanksgiving to Go

The Thanksgiving to Go dinner allows hardworking professionals or less skilled cooks to entertain with ease and flair. Straight from the kitchens of Toronto’s landmark hotel, the culinary brigade is set to prepare full, traditional turkey dinners with all the trimmings. Turkeys will be Ontario-grown with Thanksgiving to Go continuing to support the hotel’s commitment to use locally-sourced products wherever possible.

The following menu will be prepared:

Creamy Corn Squash & Sweet Potato Soup
Rowe Farms Natural Ontario Turkey with Onion Sage Stuffing
Pan Gravy and Fresh Cranberry Sauce
Herb Roasted Chateau Potatoes
Maple Glazed Root Vegetable Medley
Home Style Pumpkin Tarts with Whipped Molasses Cream

Turkey dinner prices are as follows:
3-5 kg turkey dinner for 4 people – $170.00
5-7 kg turkey dinner for 8 people – $280.00
7-9 kg turkey dinner for 12 people – $360.00

Just turkey, stuffing and gravy:
4 people – $119.00
8 people – $155.00
12 people – $185.00

Orders can be made by calling 416-860-5050 or emailing festive@fairmont.com. Orders must be placed before October 9 at 5 p.m. Pick-up is available on Sunday, October 12 and Monday, October 13 from 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.

In the spirit of the holiday, The Fairmont Royal York will donate one turkey to the Daily Bread Food Bank for each Thanksgiving to Go meal purchased this season.

EPIC Thanksgiving

The comforts of holiday cuisine can also be enjoyed outside of the home. EPIC Restaurant has a Thanksgiving menu to satisfy every holiday enthusiast. EPIC Restaurant Chef, Ryan Gustafson, is set to prepare a festive brunch served on Sunday, October 12 from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. for $45.00 (exclusive of taxes and gratuities). A turkey carving will also be offered.

A four-course Thanksgiving dinner will also be available from October 8 through October 15, 5:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., for $65.00, or $100.00 with wine (exclusive of taxes and gratuities).

The following menu will be served:

Fanning Smoked Salmon, Avocado-Lime Puree and Crispy Shallots
Corn and Foie Gras Soup /RYH Rooftop Honey and Lavender Braised Pork Belly
Roasted Organic Turkey
Potato Puree, Brussel Sprouts, Double Smoked Bacon, Baby Carrots and Cranberry-Sage Jus
Pumpkin Pie
Maple Syrup Gelato and Harovin Sundown Pear Compote with Crème Anglaise

For information or to make a reservation please call EPIC at 416-860-6949. Reservations for Thanksgiving dinner at EPIC may be placed now for seating October 8 through October 15, 2008.

Canadians are toasting the Federal Election candidates at The Fairmont Royal York with customized drinks representing the four political parties. Voters are encouraged to drink to the contenders at the Library Bar, EPIC Restaurant, York Station Bar and Piper’s Gastropub. Partisan or not, guests can enjoy an election cocktail for the next two weeks before the polls open on Tuesday, October 14, 2008.

“We thought it would be fun to give Torontonians and visitors to the city a taste of the Federal Election,” said Frank Pedicelli, Manager, Library Bar. “What better way to get into the voting spirit than by sipping on a cocktail and celebrating your favourite candidate?”

The drinks range from $10.50 – $14.00 each, and feature fresh fruit and homegrown mint picked from The Fairmont Royal York’s rooftop herb garden. Glued to the TV and can’t make it down to the hotel? Then follow our bar manager’s recipes below to whip-up your own election tipple.

Toast Stephen Harper’s leadership with a delicious Blue Hawaiian (Conservative blue, 1 oz)

Absolut Vodka, 1/2 oz
Blue Cuacao, 1/2 oz
Pineapple Juice, 3 1/2 oz
Piña Colada Mix, 3 1/2 oz
Pineapple Wedge
Cherry

Root for Stephane Dion with a Cosmopolitan (Fit for a Liberal, 3 oz)

Absolut Vodka Citrus, 2 oz
Cointreau, 1 oz
Lime Juice, 3/4 oz
Cranberry Juice, 1 oz
Simple Syrup, 1/2 oz
Fresh Raspberry
Flaming Orange Peel

Support Jack Layton’s initiatives with a Peach Thunderbolt (NDP orange, 2 oz)

Bacardi Light Rum, 2 oz
Fresh Lemon Juice, 1 oz
Simple Syrup, 3/4 oz
White Peach Purée, 1 oz
Angostura Bitters, 1/8 oz
Soda, 1/4 oz
Fresh Mint

Celebrate Elizabeth May’s environmental efforts with a Green Apple Martini (Green Party, 3 oz)

Absolut Vodka, 1 1/2 oz
Apple Sours, 1 1/2 oz
Lemon Juice, 3/4 oz
Simple Syrup, 1/2 oz
Maraschino Cherry