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Aquariva Brings a True Oregon Buffet to the Table this Thanksgiving

November 18, 2009

Aquariva Brings a True Oregon Buffet to the Table this Thanksgiving

WHAT:

Aquariva Italian Kitchen + Wine Bar invites Portlanders to give thanks in a stress-free environment this November 26 with a locally-sourced gourmet buffet, complete with all the Oregon Fall harvest classics including Heritage Farms slow-roasted Turkey, Sauvie Island potatoes and fresh Pumpkin Pie.

This worry-free flavorful feast in combination with Aquariva’s sweeping waterfront views offers the ideal opportunity to enjoy the sights and tastes of Oregon this Thanksgiving. Slow-cooked to perfection, Chef Andy Arndt’s custom menu includes:

Menu:

Salads:

Wild Greens with Roast Pear Vinaigrette

Endive and Apple Salad with Toasted Walnut Vinegar

Bibb lettuce, Mushroom and Goat Cheese

Little Gem Lettuce  & Basil Caesar Salad

Breads and Cheese:

Hearth Baked Breads and Artisan Cheeses

Carving Station

Citrus Brined and Wild Sage Basted Turkey

Served with Cranberry-Orange Compote and Pan Gravy

Brown Sugar Glazed Bone-in Ham with Apricot Chutney

Hot Station

Acorn Squash Bisque with Grilled Croutons

Pan Roast Salmon, Salt cod Potatoes and Fennel Cream

Fire Roasted Yams with Maple Butter                                                                                           Garlic Whipped Potatoes

Cornbread, Almond and Bacon Stuffing

Desserts:

Pumpkin Pie & Apple Pie

Macadamia nut cheesecake

Maple Panna cotta

WHERE:

Aquariva Italian Kitchen + Wine Bar (www.AquarivaPortland.com)

0470 SW Hamilton Court

Portland, Ore.

503.802.5850

WHEN: Thursday, November 26th – 12p.m. to 6p.m.
COST: $40 per person for buffet, $20 for children under 12 years, reservations recommended
CONTACT: Ashley Bernard, 503.517.6955, 503.740.6230 (cell), Ashley@koopmanostbo.com