Thanksgiving at Benjy's

David says: We had a gourmet Thanksgiving meal this year at Benjy's in Rice Village. I opened with the Sweet Potato Bisque which was the bomb. Followed up with turkey and green beans and finally some ice cream with chocolate sauce. Gluten-free so no dressing for me, but I heard it was good.

Patty says: You know, Benjy's has always been known for their good food and fun lounge. For some reason, maybe because of their prix fixed menu, things aren't as up to par as they used to. Granted, service is still good. Bread and drinks are still good. Their Sweet Potato Bisque was talk of our table. But, the main entree' was not as up to par as I remembered them to be. I had the corn crusted salmon and it was drier than I like. The stuffing was good and and mashed potato was good. But the main event left little to be desired.

The dessert was great, their Mom's cake which is like a brownie, is more cake than brownie. There's still the ooey and gooey goodness, but it's still cake enough to be a cake. It was good!

Here's their special menau
First Course
SWEET POTATO BISQUE with cayenne pecans and toasted marshmallow meringue
BUTTER LETTUCE SALAD with blue cheese, toasted hazelnuts, and port wine-cranberry vinaigrette

ENTRÉE
MANDARIN ORANGE GLAZED TURKEY BREASTwith sage-pistachio chutney
RED WINE BRAISED BEEF SHORT RIBwith herb roasted forest mushrooms and natural pan sauce
CORN CRUSTED CANADIAN SALMONwith roasted pepper-coriander coulis
ALL SERVED WITH:roasted garlic whipped potatoes “green bean casserole” with crispy onions roasted chestnut and apple stuffing

DESSERT
PUMPKIN PIE with cinnamon cream
MOM’S CHOCOLATE CAKE with chocolate pecan ganache icing
MAPLE-PECAN PIE with grand marnier infused citrus sauce
ALL SERVED WITH VANILLA BEAN ICE CREAM

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