Celebrate Thanksgiving at the Rookery!

Hard to believe Thanksgiving is just a week away! Remember last year at this time, when an early season snowstorm dumped a foot of snow on the Cable area in early November?

In comparison we've certainly enjoyed a glorious extended autumn this year. Always aware, of course, how fleeting the season can be. Which is why I made it a point to hop on my bicycle this past beautiful Sunday afternoon, knowing it likely was my last ride of the season. And I finally...yet still reluctantly...dragged my golf clubs from the back of the car to the basement.

The good news is that Thanksgiving is close upon us. Which means great food. Or at least it should. Then again, not everyone loves to spend the day slaving away in the kitchen. Thankfully you have options. And fortunately the ubiquitous turkey day buffet with dehydrated mashed potatoes and canned gravy isn't the only one.

How about this year treating yourself instead to the Rookery's five course Thanksgiving Day Feast, featuring cumin crusted wild boar loin or pan seared pheasant breast? We'll be offering this special dinner both Thanksgiving Day (beginning at 4 PM) and Friday as well for those craving something other than leftover turkey.

The Rookery's Thanksgiving Feast

1st Course

grass fed bison and beef tartare on toasted baguette
with a mustard emulsion and capers

2nd Course

smoked tomato and garbanzo bean soup with crispy fried spinach

3rd Course

organic local greens with poached egg, olives, shaved vegetables,
and a bacon grapefruit vinaigrette

4th Course

choice of cumin crusted wild boar loin or seared pheasant breast with an apricot demi-glace, roasted butternut squash, mashed potato & tender peeled asparagus

5th Course

chocolate torte on Linzer dough with créme anglaise and blackberry coulis

All this for just $54 per person. The Rookery's regular dinner menu will be available as well. Reservations are highly recommended.

Give the Gift of the Rookery this Holiday Season

The Rookery's custom gift cards make great holiday gifts. They can be used for either dining and drinks or toward the purchase of any of the stunning images in our Kristen Westlake nature photography gallery. These credit-card-style gift cards can be issued in any amount, and any unused balance from a visit to the Rookery will remain on the card and available for use on a subsequent visit. Includes an attractive card holder with plenty of room for your personal greeting.

Stop by the Rookery to pick up a gift card (or several) any evening that we're open. Or call and we'll mail it directly to you or the lucky recipient (715-794-2062).

And now, only through Small Business Saturday (November 28), receive a FREE $20 gift card with the purchase of any gift card of $100 or more.

Christmas to New Years Holiday Hours

The Rookery will be open EVERY evening from December 26 thru January 4 beginning at 4:30 PM.

On New Years Eve we'll be featuring our special five course feast (featuring fresh Maine lobster) by reservation only.

We'll likely be open both December 24 and 25 as well, but will make a final decision based on having sufficient advance reservations. So please be sure to let us know as early as possible if you'd be interested in joining us either evening.

Winter Dining Hours

DINNER 5 nights (Thursday thru Monday)
4:30 PM until last reservation (always recommended)

Bar opens at 4 PM

Wineaux WEEKDAYS (Monday & Thursday)

1/2 price bottles of wine

Open EVERY evening from Dec 26 thru Jan 4

New Year's Eve Five Course Feast by reservation only

Open Christmas Eve & Christmas Day by reservation

(715) 794-2062