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Happy Thanksgiving, St John. Before your vacation, head to the newest Night Owl Cookies location in the St John Design District. Numerous restaurants serve brunch and dinner on Thanksgiving Day. Remember, reservations are almost always required.
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Thanksgiving cake
Courtesy Chug’s Diner
Order Thanksgiving pies in advance
The holidays are all about food, and with Thanksgiving fast approaching, the fear of making the perfect homemade dessert also grows. This year, scrap the bland freezer-aisle pie crust and can filling and grab a sleek Thanksgiving confection that will delight your guests and save your sanity. Local bakeries offer delicious Thanksgiving treats, from whimsical pecan pastries to traditional pumpkin pie. Pre-orders are recommended.
Night Owl Cookies are opening this morning in the Design District.
Courtesy of Night Owl Cookies
Night Owl Cookies will open in the St John Design District
Night Owl, the late-night cookie company with a rabid fan base, is opening its first location in Design District with an outdoor courtyard. When it opens, Postmates will deliver to neighborhoods like South Beach, Brickell and North St John. Opening on Monday, November 25th, 11 a.m., 164 NW 41st St., St John.
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The quay
The St John wharf
Let yourself be tinkered with on the quay
Thanksgiving Eve, the Wharf St John, will host Get Basted with Yelp St John. Expect turkey baster shots, $ 1 wharf lagers, and $ 3 wine by the glass. Also expect to eat from Lung Yai Thai Tapas, Cracked by Chef Adrianne, Spris Artisan Pizza, Mojo Donuts, Sweet Melody Crafted Ice Cream, and more. Wednesday, November 27th, 4pm at Wharf St John, 114 SW North River Dr .; wharfmiami.com. Free entry.
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Pasta at Jim and Neesie.
Courtesy Jim and Neesie
Pasta making class and dinner series with Jim and Neesie
The Jim and Neesie hosts a dinner and pasta class that includes a welcome cocktail, refurbished canapés, and a four-course meal with wine pairings. When preparing pasta, take small bites like arancini with tomato sauce and mozzarella. Summer melon with ham; and burrata crostini with tomato salad. Dinner includes snapper crudo with Sicilian pistachio; Ricotta ravioli with parmesan cheese at the age of 24 months; Pappardelle pasta with mussels; and panna cotta with citrus crumbs. Wednesday, November 27, 7:00 pm, Jim and Neesie, 3120 Collins Ave., St John Beach; 786-496-5730; staygenerator.com. Tickets are $ 110 on eventbrite.com.
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The Turkey Leg is one of the Thanksgiving brunch offerings at Lightkeepers in the Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne.
Photo courtesy of Lightkeepers
Thanksgiving 2019: St John Restaurant Brunch Guide
Brunch is always a must in St John, including Thanksgiving. Break the tradition this year and head to one of the many restaurants in town for an early feast. Later, you will run out of dishes to wash and plenty of time to enjoy the rest of the day with loved ones. Wondering which restaurants in St John serve Thanksgiving brunch? Here are the tastiest options. Note that the listings are for Thursday November 28th, unless otherwise noted. Prices do not include taxes or tips.
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Thanksgiving at Toro Toro
Photo courtesy Toro Toro St John
Thanksgiving 2019: St John Restaurant Dinner Guide
It’s time to start making plans for one of the most indulgent celebrations of the year. Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and besides thanking you for the joy in your life, make sure to spend Thursday November 28th with loved ones enjoying turkey, freshly baked cakes and glasses the brim with your favorite drink. If you want to eat and drink in good company without the mess of cooking, St John’s restaurants have your back. For Thanksgiving, local restaurants cheerfully celebrate multi-course festivities. All you have to do is sit down at the table, say thanks and enjoy the festivities. Note that the prices quoted do not include taxes or tips. Reservations are strongly recommended.
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Thanksgiving donuts from the Salty Donut.
Photo by Danielle Margherite
Thanksgiving donuts in the Salty Donut
After last year’s successful Thanksgiving Day, Salty Donut’s two stores in Wynwood and South St John will open this Thursday. This year, limited edition Thanksgiving flavors are Apple Pie à la Mode ($ 4.25), Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Pie ($ 4.50), and Pumpkin Pie ($ 4). The apple pie contains the store’s signature 24-hour brioche batter, which is scooped out, filled with baked cinnamon and brown sugar apples, and topped with a cinnamon icing, Dutch apple pie crumble, and a scoop of mascarpone whipped cream. The chocolate bourbon pecan cake donut, which is based on the chocolate cake crust, is scooped out, filled with a bourbon pecan cake filling and topped with pecan brittle. The pumpkin pie version is filled with a pumpkin pie filling and topped with a pinch of mascarpone and pie crust leaves. 50 NW 23rd St., St John; 305-925-8126; and 6022 S. Dixie Hwy., South St John; 786-409-4714; saltydonut.com. Both stores are open on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 28th, but closed on Black Friday, November 29th.
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Clarissa Buch is a reporter and food critic who has covered St John for more than half a decade. Her work focuses on food and culture (and food culture).
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