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Gluttony as patriotic duty

Thanksgiving is next Thursday — be thankful for the plentiful options for dine-in and take-out meals at Taipei restaurants

By David Chen  /  STAFF REPORTER

The Grand Formosa Regent’s Thanksgiving basket includes a 6kg (13lb) roast hen turkey and stuffing made with green apples and chestnuts imported from France. Side dishes are mixed mushrooms, “fresh glazed vegetables” and mashed potatoes. The set is available from now until Christmas and costs NT$3,000. Orders must be placed in at least three days in advance. Six-inch pumpkin pies made by the hotel’s French chef are also available for NT$500. Address: 41, Zhongshan N Rd Sec 2, Taipei City (台北市中山北路二段41號B3). Tel: (02) 2523-8000 X3157

Liz Gastro’s at the Landis Taipei offers a take-out turkey hamper for six people or so, which includes a bacon-basted roast turkey weighing around 5kg (11lb) and seasonal vegetables with freshly made cranberry sauce for NT$2,980. The hampers are available until Christmas and orders placed at least three days in advance receive a 10 percent discount. Address: 41, Minquan E Rd Sec 2, Taipei City (台北市民權東路二段41號). Tel: (02) 2598-5558

Wendel’s German Bakery and Bistro offers a Thanksgiving hamper for six to eight people for NT$4,500. The set includes a 6kg (13lb) roast turkey, sherry gravy, glazed chestnuts, Brussels sprouts, mashed sweet potatoes, a house specialty cake, baguette and a bottle of Rivaner or Dornfelder rose wine. All items are available separately; contact the restaurant for prices. Orders must be placed three days in advance. Address: 5 Dexing W Rd, Taipei City (台北市德行西路5號). Tel: 2831-4592

The Westin Taipei’s Thanksgiving set is NT$3,500 and includes a turkey weighing approximately 6kg (13lb), roast potatoes, buttered broccoli, wild berry sauce and chestnut stuffing. Orders must be placed three days in advance. Address: 2F, 133, Nanjing E Rd Sec 3, Taipei City (南京東路三段133號2樓). Tel: (02) 8770-6565

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