Harbor View Hotel Rolls Out Thanksgiving Spread

s fall bursts into full color across New England, now is the perfect time to plan something unique and special for Thanksgiving. The Harbor View Hotel on Martha's Vineyard invites visitors to sleep in, forget the menu planning, and let someone else cook the turkey dinner for a change.

On the afternoon of Thursday, November 23, the Harbor View's Thanksgiving Grand Buffet brings the historic hotel to life with warm comforts of home and the savory smells of New England's most celebrated holiday. In addition to the traditional turkey with all the trimmings, Executive Chef Joshua Hollinger's menu will feature Chilled Mussel, Roasted Tomato and Fennel Salad, Cod and Crab Cakes with Lobster Cream, Venison Stuffed Pork Loin with Braised Swiss Chard, and Cranberry Bread Pudding with Bourbon Anglaise.

The buffet runs from 11:30 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. and is $36 for adults, $18 for children. Children under five are complimentary. Reservations are recommended; call (508) 627-3761. The full menu for the Harbor View's Thanksgiving feast follows.
Note to editors: Interviews with Chef Hollinger are available. Contact Jo Lipstadt at 617-577-8098 or jo@civettacom.com with media inquiries.


Thanksgiving Grand Buffet at the Harbor View Hotel
Thursday, November 23, 2006
11:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

~Appetizers~
Artisanal Cheeses, Crusty Breads
Katama Chicken Pbti and Pickled Vegetables
Housed Cured Smoked Salmon with Bagel Chips and Roasted Pumpkin Cream Cheese
Sweetneck Farm and Jumbo Scarlet Oysters
Cape Poge Littlenecks
Cruditis Platter with Relish, Dips and Assorted Dressings
Chilled Mussel, Roasted Tomato and Fennel Salad
Lobster Saffron Potato Salad
Roasted Beet Salad with Nigoise Olives and Goat Cheese Croutons
Green Bean Salad with Caramelized Pearl Onions
Mixed Greens with Roasted Fig Vinaigrette


~Entrees~
Roasted Turkey with Oyster and Bacon Stuffing, Giblet Gravy
Coffee Rubbed Sirloin with Green Peppercorn au jus, Roasted Shallot and Horseradish Cream
Cod and Crab Cake with Lobster Cream
Venison Stuffed Pork Loin, Braised Swiss Chard
Glazed Root Vegetables with Winter Braising Greens and Herbes de Provence
Whipped Roasted Garlic Potatoes with Chives
Sweet Potato Gratin
Zucchini and Yellow Squash, Roasted Pepper Napoleon
Rutabaga Bisque with Lima Beans


~Dessert~
Cranberry Bread Pudding with Bourbon Anglaise
Maple Syrup Flan with Toasted Chestnuts
Pumpkin Pie
Pecan Log
Boston Cream Pie
$36.00 Adults; $18.00 Children
Children under five complimentary


About the Harbor View Hotel
Home to one of the most spectacular views on Martha's Vineyard, the Harbor View Hotel, a member of Historic Hotels of America, is the island's only full-service hotel open year-round, offering guests unparalleled amenities and 130 beautifully appointed rooms. The hotel lies at land's end overlooking beautiful Edgartown Harbor, the Edgartown Lighthouse and Chappaquiddick Island. This historical landmark offers luxuriously appointed accommodations, an exceptional collection of amenities and services, fine New England dining, an outdoor swimming pool and beach access. The hotel has the only golf club partnership on the island and is able to offer its guests tee times at the nearby Farm Neck Golf Club. Whether a guest, a diner or an island wanderer, the Harbor View Hotel's wrap-around porch offers sweeping vistas for all to enjoy. For guestroom reservations, call 800.225.6005 or visit www.harbor-view.com.