Thanksgiving in Downtown Napa

Where To Celebrate Thanksgiving:

• Angèle:Please join them for a Provençal Thanksgiving feast at Angèle. Their menu will be $145 per person.
  • House Made Honey Brioche, Mixed Olives for the Table
  • County Line Chicory Salad, Toasted Walnuts, Apples, Artisanal French Goat Cheese Red Wine Vinaigrette, Herbs de Provence or Potato Leek Soup, Perigord Black Truffles, Créme Fraïche
  • Roasted Heritage Turkey, Traditional Stuffing, Potato Gratin, Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Gravy, Bettina’s Moms Cranberry Sauce or Classic Boeuf Bourguignon, Baby Carrots, Pearl Onions, Button Mushrooms, Potato Purée
  • Warm Pecan Bread Pudding, Vanilla Bean Ice Cream or Pumpkin Tart
  • Mignardises, Chocolates
  • They have a 14 day cancelation policy and the entire party needs to be present in order to be seated. They do add a 23% service fee to all tables.

• La Toque: Join them for their 28th Annual Thanksgiving Feast & experience the more casual side of La Toque. They will highlight seasonal specialties with a Thanksgiving twist.
  • Featuring free-range turkey, slow-roasted in their Combi ovens, & of course, everyone will go home with Chef Ken’s famous “leftover” turkey sandwiches
  • They will have staggered seatings between 1pm – 5pm.
  • Offering a special 4-Course Thanksgiving Feast at $135++pp.
  • Optional Wine Pairings for the 3 savory courses is an additional $75++pp. Children 10 & under can enjoy a 3-Course Menu for $75++ per child.
• Meritage Resort: Gather your loved ones and give thanks with a spectacular Thanksgiving Day Brunch. They invite you to create cherished memories as you indulge in a lavish buffet featuring traditional favorites and culinary delights.
  • From made-to-order omelets and a chilled seafood display to magnificent carving stations with smoked turkey and hot honey-glazed ham, their chefs have prepared a feast for the senses.
  • Complete your celebration with a grand finale of decadent desserts, including classic pumpkin pie and pecan tarts.
  • Let them provide the perfect, effortless backdrop for your family’s Thanksgiving, where the focus is on togetherness and gratitude.
  • 11am-5pm (last seating at 3pm)
• Stanly Ranch, Auberge Resorts: Stanly Ranch will be featuring a week’s worth of Thanksgiving events:
  • Wednesday, November 26th:
    • Block Printing Workshop: Try your hand at a timeless art that involves a wooden stamp, dye and fabric to create a personalized napkin that will complement any holiday tablescape at 11am.
    • Farm to Kitchen Pasta Making: Meet in the Grange to forage for homegrown herbs and flowers, then transform them into pasta while sipping sparkling wine at 3pm.
  • Thursday, November 27th:
    • Fieldhouse Turkey Trot: Participate in their annual Stanly Ranch Turkey Trot, a 3-mile guided run through the scenic trails of the property. All ages and paces are welcome. Takes place at 9am
    • Botanical Cocktail Class: Shake, stir and sip an array of custom cocktails that draw upon freshly harvested herbs from the Grange.
    • Thanksgiving at Bear: Indulge in oven roasted turkey prepared classically with mashed potatoes, stuffing and cranberry sauce, or sample creative alternatives by Chef Anthony Stagnaro.
  • Friday, November 28th:
    • Tour the Grange: Explore the winter flora of our culinary garden while learning about regenerative farming, seasonal produce and more.
    • Charcuterie Board Workshop: From carving and dyeing a wooden board to adorning with artisanal meats and cheeses, create a one-of-a-kind charcuterie spread.
    • Hanging out with Hootbert: Meet our resident owl, Hootbert, at Ranch House to learn more about his unique behaviors while sipping mulled wine.
  • Saturday, November 29th:
    • Caramel Apple Making: Forage for local apples before transforming them into a nostalgic treat with homemade caramel and an array of quintessential toppings.
    • Apple Pressing: Gather in the Grange to press apples into cider using a traditional apple press.
    • Espresso Martini Class: Craft a holiday-inspired line-up of espresso-based cocktails to channel the festive spirit.
  • Sunday, November 30th:
    • Wreath Making Workshop: Gather dried florals, shrubs and leaves to craft a handmade wreath to hang in your home all season long.
• Napa Valley Wine Train: Offering two exclusive Thanksgiving experiences to enjoy, from a laid-back lunch in our gourmet express journey to sweeping autumn views in their elevated Vista Dome, there’s no shortage of delicious cuisine and quality time on this seasonal adventure.
  • Gourmet Express Thanksgiving Lunch: Travel through the lush Napa Valley countryside, savor celebrated traditions, and be transported back in time. Enjoy an a-la-carte Thanksgiving meal, prepared on board the Napa Valley Wine Train by our expert chefs who create culinary works of art from scratch, made to order.
  • Vista Dome Thanksgiving Lunch: Take an already sweeping view and make it truly panoramic, practically bringing the lush Napa Valley landscape inside through the curved glass windows of our most popular dining car, the Vista Dome. Enjoy a delicious Thanksgiving meal and a three and a half hour journey aboard this two-story elevated observation-style dining car with plush booths, Honduran mahogany paneling, and stunning views from practically every angle.
• Andaz: Thanksgiving Brunch
  • Chef Offerings include:
    • Made to Order Omelet Station
      • Egg Whites or whole Eggs
      • Mushrooms, Spinach, Ham, Onions, Bacon Bits, Bell Peppers, Cheddar
    • Fresh Fruit Display
    • Herb Fingerling Potatoes
    • Applewood Smoked Bacon
    • Brown Sugar Glazed Ham with Dijon Butter
    • Roasted Turkey Breast with Sage Butter
    • French Toast with Maple Syrup
    • Roasted Garlic Butternut Squash, Spinach, & Apples
    • Bagel & Lox Display
    • Chicken Apple Sausage, Assorted Mini Pastries
    • Cheese & Charcuterie Display
    • **Coffee & Fruit Juices Included
    • Mimosa Station
      • Single Mimosa $17
      • Bottomless Mimosa $40 Per Person
  • Tickets: $85 per person, $35 Children 5-12 y/o, Free- 5 & Under

Thanksgiving To Go:

• Kitchen Door: Chef Todd Humphries’ Kitchen Door will feature Thanksgiving Fixin’s To-Go where you can build your own Thanksgiving meal including the below. Pre-order by 5pm on Monday, November 24; pick up Wednesday, November 26. Contact: HEATHER@KITCHENDOORNAPA.COM OR CALL 707-226-1560
  • KITCHEN DOOR’S FAMOUS MUSHROOM SOUP
  • SOURDOUGH STUFFING
  • PEPPERCORN GRAVY
  • MASHED POTATOES
  • ROASTED ROOT VEGETABLES
  • CAESAR DRESSING
  • WHOLE BASQUE PUMPKIN CHEESECAKE
• Marriott’s Little Summer: There’s always something to be thankful for. This year, it’s Thanksgiving dinner prepared by Little Summer! Offerings include a dinner for two or a la carte favorites like Mashed Potatoes, Whole Pies, a 10 – 15 lb Roasted Turkey, and more! Let them do the cooking for you so you can sit back and enjoy the company of friends and family!
• Oxbow Public Market: Do your Thanksgiving shopping at Oxbow Public Market:
  • Fatted Calf: At The Fatted Calf, they are in full planning mode for the Thanksgiving holiday. Their production calendar is packed with projects from filling pints of leaf lard and suet for your flaky, tender pie crusts to simmering our rich delicious turkey broth to making all of your favorite sausages for that perfect stuffing. And then there is the turkey, Thanksgiving’s grande dame!
  • The Olive Press: Featuring the Olio Nuovo for the holidays along with holiday gift sets.
  • Hudson Greens & Goods: You can’t get fresher produce from local farms than at Hudson Greens & Goods.
  • Model Bakery: Featuring all your favorite Thanksgiving baked goods.
  • Oxbow Cheese & Wine: Refresh your wine selection with picks from the experts.
  • Hog Island Oyster Co.: California holidays hit differently. Let Hog Island Oyster Co level up your menu.
• Contimo offers stuffed and classic turkeys in two sizes and sold raw for cooking at home plus side dishes and desserts. The stuffed turkeys are brined, deboned (with thighs and wings left intact for that classic table presentation), then packed with housemade pork sausage and sourdough stuffing. The result? Juicy, flavorful meat, faster cooking time, and an easy, impressive carve. Each turkey comes with rich turkey stock so you can turn those drippings into gravy worth bragging about. Classic brined turkeys are simply brined, air-dried and ready to roast in a disposable pan. Pickup is Tuesday and Wednesday of Thanksgiving week. They also have whole smoked hams for those who say “No thanks” to turkey. The turkey’s just the opening act — the real stars of Thanksgiving are the sides (and maybe that leftover mash-up plate the next day). Here are some appetizers, side dishes and a dessert:
  •  Country Pâté – The perfect pre-dinner snack while the game’s on (and pairs nicely with “just one more” glass of wine).
  • Alder wood smoked bacon – Your Brussels sprouts just leveled up.
  • Sourdough and sausage stuffing – Take-and-bake tins of pure, carb-happy joy.
  • Winter squash gratin – Layers of squash, caramelized onions, date-lemon compote and pepitas. So good, you’d never guess it’s vegan.
  • Mini buttermilk biscuits – Flaky, golden and just the right size for sandwiching leftovers. Sold by the dozen.
  • Roasted turkey stock – Limited batches to make your gravy next-level.
  • Apple crisp – Oat and nut crumble atop Devoto Orchard apples, take-and-bake!
• The Model Bakery will be preparing traditional Thanksgiving holiday favorites and special menu items. Choose from a range of desserts, organic artisan breads and breakfast options. Start the day with a pan of cinnamon rolls or sticky buns hot out of the oven, pumpkin bread or cranberry orange nut loaf, Model Bakery’s morning pastries and, of course, Oprah’s favorite English muffins. Turkey and gravy will taste even better with Model Bakery’s breads and rolls. Their pain au levain boule and walnut sage levain batard are available along with pain de mie dinner rolls and more. Desserts round out the meal with traditional pumpkin and pecan pies plus apple pie with streusel topping and almond and with hazelnuts tortes. Kids and adults alike will be sneaking a pre-dinner cookie treat including iced sugar cookies in holiday shapes. For a complete menu, visit themodelbakery.com. Place orders and pre-pay by 4 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 21 and pick up on Wednesday, Nov. 26 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the locations in St. Helena at 1357 Main St., in Napa and in the Oxbow Public Market, at 644 First St.
• Stateline Road Smokehouse Celebrate the season with Stateline Road Smokehouse’s signature smoked turkey and handmade pie — an effortless way to bring comfort to your holiday table. Each turkey is slow-smoked and paired with a house-baked pie bursting with the season’s bounty. Brined and smoked turkey ($125) and sweet potato pie ($20). Order by Friday, Nov. 21 at stateline-road.com. Pickup Wednesday, Nov. 26 between 9 a.m. and noon.
• Sweetie Pies Bakery  has a long menu of pies and other treats. Here are some teases. 10- inch pies are $43.64. Individual pies (six minimum) are $13,39.
  • • Pumpkin Pie: A traditional pie topped with flaky pastry cut outs.
  • Apple Crisp Pie: Apples & cinnamon finished with a crisp topping
  • Maple Bourbon Pecan Pie: Maple filling with toasted pecans and a touch of bourbon
  • Chocolate Bourbon Pecan: Maple bourbon pecan pie with chocolate ganache & bittersweet chocolate
  • Pear & Berry Pie: Pears, seasonal berries, & spice with oat & brown sugar topping
  • Lemon Meringue Pie: Tart lemon filling in a pastry crust topped with a meringue
  • Cream Pies: Banana Caramel or Chocolate – both topped with whipped cream.
  • They even have vegan and gluten-free pies. The menu is available until Nov. 28.
• Winston’s Cafe & Bakery  is keeping things easy this year with house-made pies and dinner rolls. • Apple Pie — $45 • Pumpkin Pie — $45 • Potato Brioche Dinner Rolls (12) — $12 • Cheese & Garlic Dinner Rolls (12) — $16 Send your order to info@winstonsnapa.com by Wednesday, Nov. 20 at noon, and pick up on Wednesday, Nov. 26 before 2 p.m.