You’ve probably noticed the wave of Americana hitting Sydney. Across the city diners, speakeasies, croughnuts, pulled pork and buffalo wings are abundant.
This week Americans worldwide are celebrating Thanksgiving. It’s a celebration of great food, loved ones and giving thanks – it’s time that Sydneysiders add this festival to their calendar. Here’s where you can join in the thanks:
Keg and Brew
Keg and Brew on Foveaux Street are celebrating Thanksgiving every night this week. Turkey drumsticks with smashed butternut pumpkin and cranberry sauce, will be served alongside boutique brews from America’s deep south.
Keg and Brew
02 9212 1740
Rupert and Ruby
On Thursday, the official night of Thanksgiving, American pop-up restaurant Rupert and Ruby will be hosting a three-course traditional feast. For $75 you can enjoy classic American fare with a Sydney twist; pickled spring onions, confit turkey breast, juniper jelly, fried sourdough and turkey rinds will grace the table along with smoked pig and a side of candied yams.
Rupert and Ruby
02 7901 0396
The Lord Raglan
Redfern’s The Lord Raglan is hosting a $59 buffet complete with roast chicken, duck, turkey and stuffing. A selection of favourite American sides like baked mac and cheese, and jalapeno corn bread will be on offer, as well as a plenty of pumpkin pie!
Lord Raglan
02 9699 4767
The Bourbon
Transport yourself across the Pacific and over to The Bourbon. On Friday, they will be screening NFL’s annual Thanksgiving Day game live from noon. For $50 enjoy a 2 course traditional meal with a Blue Moon beer in hand. You’ll need to recruit some American buddies to share the feast of turkey, golden roasted potatoes, maple roasted veges, steamed greens, pumpkin pie and golden beignets.
The Bourbon
02 9035 8888
Hard Rock Café
The party starts early at The Hard Rock Café with cocktails flowing from 12pm. A $39.99 set menu includes your choice of turkey, ham or a vegetarian dish with pumpkin pie for dessert. Plus, show your American passport and receive a drink on the house!
Hard Rock Cafe
02 9280 0077
Indulgent Sage
Join the gang at Indulgent Sage for a family style Thanksgiving Dinner. From 6pm on Thursday a banquet of sage and rosemary roasted turkey with plenty of traditional sides will be served in a casual, friendly setting. Graham crackers have been imported specially for the pumpkin pie dessert!
Indulgent Sage
02 8964 8001