This Thanksgiving, head to the warmth of Miami where The Setai South Beach artfully blends American tradition with the hotel’s Asian inspiration.
From an elaborate Brunch with all the trimmings to contemporary Thanksgiving dinner menus in the elegant atmosphere of The Restaurant, The Setai’s Executive Chef David Werly has come up with exceptional dining options to savor the holiday.
Thanksgiving Jazz Brunch
For a daytime affair, The Setai has enhanced its popular Sunday Jazz Brunch, complete with complimentary Taittinger Champagne and homemade Bloody Marys. Enjoy a leisurely afternoon of both Asian specialties and traditional Thanksgiving favorites, including Roasted Turkey with Stuffed Leg of Sausage, Chestnut and Mortadella, Honey and Cardamom Jus, and Tandoori Turkey Tikka, marinated with Teadill and Indian Spice Cooked in the Tandoor Oven.Offered from 11:30am to 3:30pm on Thursday, November 24, brunch is $95 for adults and $45 for children excluding tax and gratuity.
Thanksgiving Dinner
By night, diners will have a choice of a four-course Asian Thanksgiving dinner or a classic American one. Both menus, paired with hand-selected wines by resident Sommelier Dwayne Savoie, start at $95 per person, $145 with wine pairings per person, and $45 for children.
ASIAN DINNER MENU
Appetizer
Ji Si Chang
Vegetable Rice Roll with Bamboo Shoot, Lotus Root, Scallion, Sweet and Sour Sauce with Mint
Paired with: Gewurztraminer, Paul Blanck, Alsace, France 2010
Soup
Consomme & Foie Gras Custard
Dried Chestnut, Hon Shimeji and Peking Duck
Paired with: Pinot Gris, Kumeu River, Auckland, New Zealand 2009
Entrée
Tandoori Turkey Tikka
Indian Spiced Turkey Cooked in the Tandoor Oven
Served with Cranberry Chutney and Red Cabbage, Raisin & Pineapple Salad
Paired with: Pinot Noir, Domaine Drouhin, Willamette Valley, Oregon 2008
Dessert
Choices for both menus include:
Pumpkin Pecan Tart with Cranberry Sorbet
Or
Chocolate Sphere
Pumpkin Vacherin, Praline & Pain D’ Epice Ice Cream
WESTERN DINNER MENU
Appetizer
Foie Gras “Au Torchon”
Sauternes Gelee, Malvasia Vincotto, Apricot Compote
Paired with: Muscat Canelli, Robert Pecota, Napa Valley, California 2010
Soup
Pumpkin Veloute
Oven Roasted Pumpkin, Pumpkin Seeds, Shaved Parmesan and Truffle Oil
Paired with: Pinot Gris, Kumeu River, Auckland, New Zealand 2009
Entrée
Roasted Turkey
Stuffed leg with Sausage, Chestnut & Mortadella,
Honey and Cardamom Jus, Sweet Potato Puree & Cranberry Relish
Paired with: Pinot Noir, Domaine Drouhin, Willamette Valley, Oregon 2008
Experience the sights, sounds and flavors of The Grill, beginning November 16th, with an à la carte menu available on Thanksgiving Day. The Grill is open Wednesday through Sunday evenings from 7pm to 11pm and midnight on the weekends.
For out-of-towners, Thanksgiving brunch is complimentary when booking a minimum stay of three-nights. Rates start at $614 per night.
The Setai is located at 2001 Collins Avenue on South Beach. Reduced valet parking is available for diners; reservations suggested at (305) 520-6400 or setaidining@ghmamericas.com. More information at www.setai.com.