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Thanksgiving

November 3, 2014
In Los Angeles in October, Weight Watchers hosted a dinner offering healthy fare from Katsuya chef Jennie Trinh, which guests ate at a long wooden table accented by pumpkins and fall foliage.
In Los Angeles in October, Weight Watchers hosted a dinner offering healthy fare from Katsuya chef Jennie Trinh, which guests ate at a long wooden table accented by pumpkins and fall foliage.
Photo: Tiger Tiger Studio
At BizBash's IdeaFest Chicago last year, Jewell Events Catering founder George Jewell brought 200 mini pumpkins from his own Michigan farm to create a special catering station where guests could get theirs filled with chipotle mashed potatoes with braised short ribs, kale salad, or pumpkin-spice mousse.
At BizBash's IdeaFest Chicago last year, Jewell Events Catering founder George Jewell brought 200 mini pumpkins from his own Michigan farm to create a special catering station where guests could get theirs filled with chipotle mashed potatoes with braised short ribs, kale salad, or pumpkin-spice mousse.
Photo: Jenny Berg/BizBash
When Target debuted its so-called 'shoppable film' called Falling for You at Los Angeles's SLS Hotel in 2012, guests dined on a four-course meal from the Bazaar's José Andrés at long tables decked with vessels each containing a monochrome arrangement in fall colors for an ombre-like look.
When Target debuted its so-called "shoppable film" called Falling for You at Los Angeles's SLS Hotel in 2012, guests dined on a four-course meal from the Bazaar's José Andrés at long tables decked with vessels each containing a monochrome arrangement in fall colors for an ombre-like look.
Photo: Claire Barrett
The Bloor Street Entertains fund-raiser for the Canadian Foundation for AIDS Research in 2008 featured wheat sheaves on tabletops at Roots Canada.
The Bloor Street Entertains fund-raiser for the Canadian Foundation for AIDS Research in 2008 featured wheat sheaves on tabletops at Roots Canada.
Photo: BizBash
For a 125th anniversary celebration for Hearst in San Francisco in 2012, Van Wyck & Van Wyck created dramatic arrangements that included towering branches sprouting maple leaves.
For a 125th anniversary celebration for Hearst in San Francisco in 2012, Van Wyck & Van Wyck created dramatic arrangements that included towering branches sprouting maple leaves.
Photo: Courtesy of Van Wyck & Van Wyck
As part of New York's Wine & Food Festival in 2012, Whole Foods's activation included a photo op with a backdrop that looked like a scenic tree-lined pathway in a fall foliage wonderland.
As part of New York's Wine & Food Festival in 2012, Whole Foods's activation included a photo op with a backdrop that looked like a scenic tree-lined pathway in a fall foliage wonderland.
Photo: Nadia Chaudhury/BizBash
The Canadian Opera Company intended to celebrate Cinderella with the silver-painted pumpkins at its 2010 Operanation benefit, but the look works equally well for a luxe fall effect.
The Canadian Opera Company intended to celebrate Cinderella with the silver-painted pumpkins at its 2010 Operanation benefit, but the look works equally well for a luxe fall effect.
Photo: Emma McIntyre for BizBash
For the New York Public Library's Library Lions event in 2008, guests passed through archways of autumn leaves en route to the benefit's cocktail space.
For the New York Public Library's Library Lions event in 2008, guests passed through archways of autumn leaves en route to the benefit's cocktail space.
Photo: Emily Gilbert for BizBash
For a client-appreciation event hosted by investment firm Financial Harvest in Florida in 2009, producer Encore Creations created a luminaria display from the paper bags at each place setting, where guests jotted things that made them feel thankful.
For a client-appreciation event hosted by investment firm Financial Harvest in Florida in 2009, producer Encore Creations created a luminaria display from the paper bags at each place setting, where guests jotted things that made them feel thankful.
Photo: Felix Rivera
Turkey-Theme Appetizers
Turkey-Theme Appetizers

Chicago's Blue Plate Catering has appetizers such as mini popovers with turkey, which staffers refer to "Thanksgiving wrapped in a bite." 

Photo: Courtesy of Blue Plate
A Whole Feast
A Whole Feast

In Chicago, Goddess and Grocer offers Thanksgiving feasts à la carte—hosts can also order a traditional Thanksgiving spread for 12. The menu includes whole turkeys, butternut squash ravioli, Brussels sprouts with bacon and shallots, whipped sweet potatoes with maple syrup, and pies. 

Photo: Courtesy of Goddess and Grocer
Pies With a Twist
Pies With a Twist

Based in Santa Monica, California, Sweet Rose Creamery offers holiday pies with a twist. The seasonal ice cream pies (which must be ordered five days in advance) come in flavors like Brown Sugar With Butter Pecan and Mulled Apple Cider. 

Photo: Emily Hart Roth
Theme Cookies
Theme Cookies

For a more portable dessert option, which could also serve as a gift, Catering by Michael's in Chicago offers Thanksgiving cookies. The treats come shaped like turkeys and maple leaves.

Photo: Courtesy of Catering by Michael's
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