The Valley Chronicle - Dine on the Delicious Thanksgiving Day Specials at the

INDIO, CA – As the weath_x0002_er cools down and the sea_x0002_son for savory meals heats up, Fantasy Springs Resort Casino’s team of talented chefs led by Executive Chef Freddy Rieger have put to_x0002_gether scrumptious menus for Thanksgiving, Thursday, Nov. 25. Bonus? No kitchen clean-up! Come hungry to the all_x0002_you-can-eat Fresh Grill Buffet which features a cornucopia of Thanksgiv_x0002_ing favorites. From deli_x0002_cious soups and a variety of scrumptious salads to a bounty of chilled seafood, the options are abundant. Enjoy your choice of maple roasted turkey breast, prime rib and mustard glazed Vir_x0002_ginia ham at the carving board station and pair up with all the traditional Tur_x0002_key Day sides such as stuff_x0002_ing, mashed potatoes, pan gravy and bacon roasted Brussels sprouts.

Chef ’s specialties include garlic herb leg of lamb, Ca_x0002_jun shrimp boil and grilled_x0002_to-order New York Steaks. A tantalizing array of Italian, Asian and Latin dishes will also be served. Top off the meal with sweets including a chocolate fountain, pump_x0002_kin pie and warm raisin bread among other choices. $39.99, adults; $29.99, chil_x0002_dren ages 3 to 11, children 3 and under are free. Fresh Grill Buffet will be open from 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. on Thanksgiving.

The Bistro features a Fall inspired a la carte menu starting with an arugu_x0002_la and baby kale salad or wild mushroom soup with Cognac crème and cremini chips and a French baguette ($12). The main course ($34) includes roasted tur_x0002_key, cheddar whipped pota_x0002_toes and gravy, corn bread stuffing with maple roasted sausage, sweet potato souf_x0002_flé, broccolini Amandine and cranberry sauce. Close out dinner with pump_x0002_kin spice cheesecake, fresh whipped cream and cinna_x0002_mon anglaise ($12). The Bistro serves Thanks_x0002_giving dinner from 3 p.m. – 10 p.m. The Bistro’s regular menu will also be available. Reservations are recom_x0002_mended and can be made via telephone at (760) 342- 5000 or online at www.fan_x0002_tasyspringsresort.com.

The abundance of Thanks_x0002_giving options continues at POM with home-style a la cart dining. Begin the feast with baby spinach and arugula salad or but_x0002_ternut squash bisque and warm dinner rolls ($10). Segue into savory options for the main course with roasted turkey, mashed po_x0002_tatoes, pan gravy, cornbread stuffing, cinnamon roast_x0002_ed sweet potatoes, green beans and cranberry sauce ($32). Round out dinner with homemade pumpkin pie topped with cinnamon whipped cream ($10).