Thursday Sips & Nibbles

I'm back again with a new edition of Sips & Nibbles, my regular column where I highlight some interesting, upcoming food and drink events. I hope everyone dines out safely, tips well and are nice to their servers.
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1) Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and Kane’s Donuts has just the dessert to complete any Thanksgiving dinner this year! Kane’s is now accepting Thanksgiving pie orders online, offering a variety of classic favorites perfect for hosting or bringing dessert to share.

Kane’s will be offering:
Apple – $20
Pumpkin – $20
Blueberry – $24
Custard – $20
Coconut Custard – $24
Lemon Meringue – $24
Boston Cream – $20
Pecan – $25

Orders can be picked up in-store from Friday, November 20th, through Wednesday, November 25th. Please note that all orders are for in-store pickup only, with no delivery or shipping available.

2) Eddie Merlot’s is bringing elevated dining to the holiday season with a limited-time Holiday Menu, available Nov. 3 through Jan. 4 at all locations. The menu features premium cuts of meat, fresh seafood and seasonal wine pairings, offering a special occasion dining experience for holiday gatherings, date nights and celebrations.

Featured entrées include:
Garlic Chili Tomahawk Ribeye – 34 oz. Certified Angus beef long-bone ribeye marinated in fresh garlic chili oil, designed to serve two
Surf & Turf – 6 oz. filet mignon paired with a petite cold water lobster tail
Pan-Roasted Salmon with Crispy Lobster Risotto Cake – Served with passion fruit butter sauce and grilled asparagus
Braised Short Rib – Paired with heirloom carrots, fingerling potatoes, cipollini onions and red wine demi-glace
Elk Chop – Pan-seared double-bone elk chop with sautéed fennel, cremini mushrooms and red wine reduction

Eddie Merlot’s is also making holiday gifting easier. From Nov. 16 through Jan. 3, guests who purchase $100 in gift cards online will receive $25 in bonus cards to use toward a future visit from Jan. 4 through March 6, excluding Feb. 12-14.