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Stars giving thanks
ROUNDUP. The performers we interview are more than just ungrateful celebrities, we swear. You don’t believe us? Well, just have a look at what some of them had to say when we asked them one simple question in anticipation of Thanksgiving:
What are you thankful for this year?
“I’m thankful for my kids and two Red Sox championships. Umm, I know! Bobby Orr! Those are pretty good. I can’t complain.” Denis Leary, comedian and author of “Why We Suck”
“I guess the way that I was brought up, that’s the key thing.” Robert Pattinson, who plays the lead in the box office smash “Twilight”
“I’m breathing, I have enough to eat, I have a beautiful home, I have a beautiful family, and I’ve been given a lot of energy to do what I feel I’ve been meant to do in life, so I feel very, very privileged. And for this year I just wish for everybody that they have peace and happiness and all the basic things in life they need.” British singer Sarah Brightman
“I’m thankful to be able to live in New York City again, after having toured most of the year. For the past 16 months I’ve been on the road, so it’s very nice to be able to sleep in my own bed and do my own laundry and stuff like that. … I’m most thankful for being able to have my life back.” Rostam Batmanglij of the New York breakout band Vampire Weekend
“I feel really lucky to finally be able to travel around the country and play this music that I love and have people around the country who actually care, and show up. I think that’s what I’ve been feeling most lucky about lately.” Bryn Bennett of the Boston-based metal band Bang Camaro
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If you’re not headed home for this turkey-based holiday, or if you just want to put the day’s cooking duties in the hands of professionals, there are a surprising number of notable restaurants open for Thanksgiving dinner. While most places remain closed for the holiday, some of Boston’s finest eateries are leaving their doors open on this festive day of food.
Davio’s 11 a.m.-8 p.m.
75 Arlington St., Boston
617-357-4810 www.davios.com
Though offering only one set meal, Davio’s’ traditional Thanksgiving dinner comes with organic free-range turkey, Yukon Gold mashed potatoes, squash, carrots, stuffing, gravy, cranberry and apple chutney. A true gourmet take on tradition. The cost is $39, but only $13 for kids 12 and under.
Excelsior 1-8 p.m.
272 Boylston St., Boston
617-426-7878 www.excelsiorresttaurant.com
One of Boston’s premier fine dining venues, Excelsior is offering a four-course meal, starting a little steep at $78, but it features your choice of soup or scallops, salad and all natural roasted turkey with the finest in top-notch trimmings.
Grill 23 1-9 p.m.
161 Berkeley St., Boston
617-542-2255 www.grill23.com
Perhaps Boston’s most famous steakhouse, Grill 23 offers customers all the options of their regular menu while providing a special fixed four-course meal of bacon-butternut chowder, limestone salad, free-range turkey and heirloom apple bramble. Costs start at $65.
Harvest 11:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m.
44 Brattle St., Cambridge
617-868-2255 www.harvestcambridge.com
This hidden Harvard Square alleyway gem is using turkey day to offer a special three-course holiday dinner for its customers, starting at $68. With more options than most, patrons can pick from six appetizers, five entrees and five desserts.
Top of the Hub all day
800 Boylston St., Boston
617-536-1775 www.topofthehub.com
Dine on butternut soup or duck confit, salmon, or turkey, all while gazing down 52 stories/ Reservations are required. So is a bit of money. Dinner starts at $58, $25 for kids.
Beehive 2-10 p.m.
541 Tremont St., Boston
617-423-0069 www.beehiveboston.com
Boston’s underground bohemian HQ will not only be changing their menu Thursday, but also their live music. With everything from turkey sliders, and pumpkin flatbread to turkey, venison and vegetable stew, the Beehive will offer a special a la carte menu while switching the musical format from jazz to Americana.
Dante 1-9 p.m.
5 Cambridge Way, Cambridge
617-497-4200 www.restaurantdante.com
A hotel restaurant on the water in the Royal Sonesta, Dante offers customers a $69 three-course meal featuring choice of soup, salad or torta, an entrée of traditional turkey dinner, beef tenderloin, duck or a vegetarian option, along with a sampling of four pies for dessert.
