It's Over

First things first: last night's BLT at the Park Lunch, the quintessential hometown bar, was the perfect sandwich. I'm a purist. Give me white bread, ample mayo, a decent tomato, lots of iceberg, and crispy lettuce. Enough said.

In lieu of an actual post, I'm just going to post tonight's menu. And the next time I offer to cook for this many people, I hope someone reminds me how crazy the whole notion is.

Aperitifs:
Prosecco with Ginger Cranberry Syrup
Buffalo Trace Bourbon and Maple Cocktails

Beer:
Smuttynose IPA, Portsmouth, NH
Ommegang Witte, Cooperstown, NY
Ommegang Abbey Ale, Cooperstown, NY

Wine:
Lieb Family Cellars Chardonnay, North Fork, NY
Raphael 'La Fontana' Meritage, North Fork, NY

Appetizers:
Sauteed Shrimp and Chorizo
Endive with Blue Cheese and Caramelized Pear
Mushroom Pesto Crostini
Homemade Guacamole and Blue Corn Chips
Marinated Olives and Corinchons
Sea Scallop Ceviche

Main Courses:
Brined Turkey and Gravy
Bread Stuffing
Traditional Cranberry Sauce
Milk and Butter Mashed Potatoes
Roasted Winter Vegetables
Sauteed Green Beans and Shallots
Balsamic-Glazed Onions

Desserts:
Pumpkin Gingerbread Trifle
Butterscotch Blondies
Aunt Linda's Farm Cakes

Happy Thanksgiving to all and to all a good night.

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Park Lunch
181 Merrimac Street
Newburyport, MA 01950
978.465.9817