Gourmet At Your Service – presented by The Sandy Butler

The Sandy Butler is offering multiple options for Thanksgiving Day dinner planning in its gourmet market and restaurant. For guests who want a home-cooked holiday meal without the fuss, The Sandy Butler market offers a new holiday take-home menu including fresh all-natural turkeys, certified angus prime rib, sliced honey-baked hams, vegetables, cranberry sauce, all the traditional side items and fresh-baked desserts. For customer convenience, The Sandy Butler gourmet market will be open on Thanksgiving, Nov. 26 until 2 p.m.

For those who prefer to dine out, The Sandy Butler restaurant will be open on Thanksgiving, Nov. 26, 11:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Guests may order from the restaurant’s menus or for those who prefer a traditional feast, Chef Michael Ragusa and his culinary team will offer a three-course Thanksgiving menu. The first course is a choice of a butternut squash soup or pear and gorgonzola salad, the second course offers a roasted turkey breast with mashed potatoes and stuffing with cranberry compote or prime rib au jus served with asparagus hollandaise and mashed potatoes. For the third course, guests may choose apple, pumpkin or bourbon pecan pie. The cost is $30 per person.

“By offering a variety of Thanksgiving Day options, our customers can focus their time and efforts on enjoying the day with family and friends,” says Jason Nelson, The Sandy Butler general manager. “Whether dining in our restaurant or taking your gourmet Thanksgiving meal home, The Sandy Butler offers convenient, low-stress options for holiday entertaining.”

About The Sandy Butler:
The Sandy Butler defines the fine, fresh gourmet experience. Boasting a 150-seat upscale restaurant and gourmet market, The Sandy Butler offers authentic specialty foods and the finest culinary products in a unique and upscale atmosphere. A gourmet dining destination, The Sandy Butler restaurant offers superior service with seating available indoors or on the veranda. “The Sand Bar” features a sophisticated, spacious bar for enjoying cocktails and appetizers. TripAdvisor, an online travel guide, has ranked The Sandy Butler number one of more than 350 restaurants in Fort Myers. The adjacent gourmet market features fresh fruits and vegetables, freshly prepared entrees, organic foods and products, fresh baked goods, a full-service deli and vitamins and supplements. In addition, the market features “The Butler’s Signature,” The Sandy Butler’s exclusive line of authentic products including salts, seasonings and oils that are sold exclusively at The Sandy Butler and marketed to other restaurants and markets throughout the United States. A locally owned business, The Sandy Butler also offers catering services and private dining. For more information, visit www.sandybutler.com. Also, follow The Sandy Butler online on Facebook or twitter.com/thesandybutler for great seafood recipes, specials and events.