Los Angeles Restaurants Feature International Thanksgivings

Le Petit Paris, 418 / 420 S Spring Street, Los Angeles, CA 90013, (213) 217 4445.  For details please check info@lepetitparisla.com

Old Town Pasadena’s  Mi Piace offers a big Italian family feast with a menu by Executive Chef Gil Saulnier available from 12:00 noon to 11:00 pm featuring traditional, and exotic savory specials.  The Roasted Bone Marrow served with Cowboy bacon shallot jam and toasted ciabatta is an excellent example. The dramatic Seafood Platter to share features a half-dozen Fanny Bay oysters, Alaskan crab leg, lobster tail, and jumbo shrimp, served with mignonette, cocktail sauce, tartar sauce, and fresh lemon.

Much more Italian in nature is the  Mediterranean Oratta which is  a grilled herb-stuffed whole sustainable Sea Bass, tomatoes, capers, kalamata olives, radicchio, and arugula salad; the Slow Braised Lamb Shank prepared Mediterranean style and accompanied with braised vegetables and baby white potatoes, or the decadent Maine Lobster & Mussel Spaghetti served with a whole fresh Maine lobster, New Zealand green-lipped mussels, San Marzano tomatoes, orange zest, and lobster broth saffron sauce. And of course there is the Entrées start with the Traditional Oven Roasted Turkey – a plate full of roasted organic turkey, mashed potatoes, haricot vert, yams, cranberry sauce, Italian sausage, porcini mushrooms, signature chestnut stuffing, and house-made corn bread.

Mi Piace’s award-winning wines pair beautifully with the dishes.  Begin the party with one of Mi Piace’s New Fall Cocktails such as the Holy Grail comprised of Evan Williams Black Label Bourbon, Moscatel Pisco, egg whites, bee pollen, ginger, and lemon juice.

 Mi Piace will be open from 8:00 am to 11:00 pm for breakfast, lunch and dinner service  with a special Thanksgiving Dinner Menu from 12:00 noon to 11:00 pm. 25 East Colorado Boulevard, Pasadena, CA 91105; 626.795.3131; www.MiPiace.com

The Raymond 1886 welcomes family and friends into their Historic Craftsman Cottage in Pasadena with new Executive Chef Jason Francisco’s very special regional Thanksgiving Menu. Starter’s include the Creamy Butternut Squash Soup with crème fraiche and crispy sage, or the Apple Gorgonzola Salad filled with apples, gorgonzola, red onions, candied pecans, crispy bacon, and bibb lettuce in a golden balsamic vinaigrette. A more exotic dish is the  Braised Venison Wellington served in a puff pastry with shaved asparagus and a pomegranate reduction, or the vegan Cauliflower Steak served with spaghetti squash Aglio e Olio, brussels sprout leaves, and pumpkin seed pesto. Mary’s Turkey Breast accompanied with a rosemary chestnut stuffing, old fashioned gravy, and cranberry licorice sauce offers a more traditional plate.

Complimentary Traditional Sides  include Chef Francisco’s Smoked Gouda Mashed Potatoes, Crispy Brussels Sprouts, Garlic Herb Potatoes, Roasted Heirloom Carrots and Creamed Corn.

Pastry Chef Mignon Jones’ Desserts offer a choice of Pumpkin Cheesecake with pumpkin seed brittle, or  Apple Pie served with cinnamon crisps.

The Raymond 1886 will offer Thanksgiving at The Raymond for $85.00 (per adult) and $42 (children ages 12 and under) from noon to 7 PM.  1250 South Fair Oaks Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91105; 626.441.3136; www.TheRaymond.com