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ELI ZABAR’STHANKSGIVING

Catering for you, your family and friends from

Eli’s Manhattan & The Vinegar Factory

MarconaAlmonds

Pain de Canapé

Pumpkin and ButternutSquash Soup

Roasted Free-RangeTurkeyFarm fresh and goldenbrown. You’ll want onelarge enough to guaranteeleftovers.$95.00 / 14–16 pounds (serves 8–10)$135.00 / 22–24 pounds(serves 16–18)

Fresh BonelessTurkey RoastGolden brown with herbs from the rotisserie, thisunique roast is all succulent white meat.$70.00 / 3 pounds average(serves 4–6)$140.00 / 6 pounds average (serves 8–10)

Whole Boneless FreshTurkey BreastWhen you need extra whitemeat, this is a delicioussolution.$55.00 / 21⁄2–3 pounds (serves 4–5)

Whole Roast CaponFor a small group, a caponis an elegant and deliciouschoice. Choose a noodlekugel instead of stuffing. $60.00 each(serves 4-6)

Whole or Sliced GlazedBaked HamA perfect companion to aturkey if you are planning a buffet.$24.95 / pound

Giblet GravyLess work for you, moretime for other things.$9.95 / pint

Note: Don’t forget to orderextra Eli’s bread for turkeysandwiches!

Pumpkin and Butternut Squash SoupRichly fragrant with the flavors of the season. Serve it as we do with Eli’s Croutons.$14.00 / quart

Corn ChowderStart your Thanksgivingmeal with a New Englandtradition.$14.00 / quart

Carrot SoupConsider a sprinkling of toasted pumpkin seeds as a garnish.$14.00 / quart

Marcona AlmondsNuts dressed up with fresh thyme, olive oil, and sea salt—delicious with a glass of champagnewhile you talk turkey.$18.00 / 1⁄2 pound

Eli’s Crisp BasketAnother excellent begin-ning to this festive meal.Eli’s Crisps and Thins aredeliciously addictive—they’ll whet your appetitebut won’t fill you up.$60.00 (serves 12–14)

Pain de CanapéThree dozen assorted tea-sized canapés on Eli’s famous health,pumpernickel andsourdough bread. Greatpresentation: they are re-assembled to look like a giant muffin.$60.00

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BIRDS &BEASTS

STARTERS

“Celebrate Thanksgiving. Make it the happy family day

it’s meant to be.”

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RoastedFree-Range Turkey

Eli’s Traditional Bread StuffingBig chunks of buttery sourdough bread, herbs, and onions.$9.95 / pound

Autumn VegetableStuffingLoaded with carrots,parsnips, turnips, celeryroot, and onions. $10.95 / pound

Corn Bread StuffingGolden yellow and studdedwith apricots, raisins, anddried cranberries.$11.95 / pound

Fresh Cranberry SauceBursting with wholeplump, tart cranberries.$11.95 / pint

Cranberry OrangeRelishFresh with the zest ofuncooked cranberries andoranges. Happily, it’s not too sweet.$12.95 / pint

ApplesauceNew York State’s bestapples become New YorkCity’s best applesauce.$8.95 / pint

Jalapeño Corn BreadA classic with a kick!$12.95 each

Eli’s Pull-Apart RollsMade of buttery brioche for mopping up the gravy. Not bad for a miniature sandwich either.$8.95 / dozen

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THANKSGIVINGDINNER TRADITIONS

Jalapeño CornBread

Eli’s TraditionalBread Stuffing

Fresh CranberrySauce

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Autumn VegetableMedleyWild mushrooms, parsnips,carrots, turnips, and haricots vert sautéed with herbs.$9.95 / pint

Glazed ButternutSquashOne of our favorites—thesecret is brown sugar.$12.95 / pound

Glazed Brussels Sproutsand Pearl OnionsEven people who think theyhate brussels sprouts havebeen known to eat these.$10.95 / pint

Green Beans andRoasted GarlicThese, plus the brusselssprouts above, are what to order when you realize everything on your menu is orange.$10.95 / pint

Sage Roasted BeetsAdd even more color to your table with these roasted beauties.$9.95 / pint

Celery Root and LeekPuréeThis silky purée is so goodyou don’t need gravy.$12.95 / pint

Sweet Potato PuréeKids will love these sweetspuds.$8.95 / pint

Corn PuddingA recipe that goes back tothe Pilgrims.$14.95 / pound

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FRESH ANDSEASONALACCOMPANI-MENTS

Glazed ButternutSquash

Green Beans andRoasted Garlic

Glazed BrusselsSprouts andPearl Onions

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Pumpkin PieAlways made with freshpumpkin and a shortbreadcrust. We look forward toit all year long.$19.95 / each (serves 8–10)

Harvest Crumble PieThe other pie we wait allyear for—apples, pears,cranberries, raisins, and astreusel topping. $19.95 / each(serves 8–10)

Pecan PieNo corn syrup here! Justnuts and brown sugar happily married in thisAmerican classic.$19.95 / each(serves 8–10)

Eli’s Fruit PiesChoose from apple, blue-berry, plum, cherry, peach,or strawberry rhubarb, allin a shortbread crust.$19.95 / each(serves 8–10)

Carrot CakeWhether or not thePilgrims made cakes withcarrots, by now CarrotCake has become anAmerican classic and Eli'srichly frosted version is deservng of that title.$39.95 / each(serves 8–10)

Cranberry BreadPuddingThere are some people wholove this pudding so muchthey don’t wait for dessert,they serve it with theturkey instead of stuffing!$8.95 / 1 pound $17.95 / 2 pounds

THANKSGIVINGDESSERTS

Harvest CrumblePie

GingerbreadLoaf

Chocolate BreadPuddingThere are some peoplewho, even though theylove bread pudding,willtell you that unless it’schocolate, it’s not dessert.This rich treat is for them.$9.95 / 1 pound $19.95 / 2 pounds

Gingerbread Loaf On it’s own or with freshfruit—a simple and comfortable way to end your feast.$16.95 / 2 pounds

Decorated Shortbreadand GingerbreadCookiesTurkeys, pumpkins, andmaple leaves—prettyenough to use as table decorations.$21.95 / 5 cookies

Eli’s Cheese TrayPerfectly ripe French andItalian cheeses, garnishedwith fresh fruit.$95.00 (serves 10–12) $150.00 (serves 15–18)

Sliced Fruit PlatterA virtuous choice—serve itwith holiday cookies.$75.00 (serves 10–12)$100.00 (serves 15–18)

Carrot Cake

Mile High LemonMeringue CakeOnce again, Eli’s legendary confection isavailable to celebrate theholiday. Made to order,this cake is so fragile itmust be picked up. Weare not able to deliverthis cake.$95.00 / each(serves 14–16)

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Apple Pie and Pumpkin Pie

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“At Thanksgivingwe roast more than 600 turkeys —it’s quite a sightto see them allgoing in and outof the ovens!”

Savvy New Yorkers knowthe pleasure of orderingtheir meat from ButcherMark Reyes and hisknowledgeable staff ofeight. All these fine menare ready and able totend to your holidayneeds, as well as toanswer questions aboutrecipes, roasting times,and carving.

Although we haven’talways met the animal,we take pride in knowingwhere our prime meatcomes from and how it iscared for as it grows.

Choices for Thanksgivingstay close to the tradi-tional. This is not thetime to surprise anyone—but your family will bepleased to find that youcooked the turkey your-self. Prepare to be tempted by Mark’s suggestions.

THANKSGIVING IN THE BUTCHERDEPARTMENTMEANS:• Whole fresh free-range

turkeys from local upstate farms

• Heritage Turkeys(Pure breed birds)

• Whole organic turkey

• Rolled and spit-roastedturkey breast with herbs(cooked or raw)

• Turkey breast onthe bone

• Boneless half turkeybreast

• Roasting chickens and fryers

• Cornish hens

• Guinea fowl

• Poussin

• Pekin duck

• Normandy duck

• Squab

• Pintade Fermiere (French Guinea fowl)

• Faison Blanc Fermier(White pheasant)

• Poulet Rouge(Red feather chicken)

• Partridge

• Pheasant

• Fresh rabbit

• Loose fennel porksausage

• Loose chicken applesausage

• Spiral-cut ham

• Vermont smokedbone-in ham

• Smoked boneless ham

• Berkshire Heritage pork

• Fresh hams

• Fresh bone-in ham

FROM OUR BUTCHER DEPARTMENT

Rolled and Spit-RoastedTurkey Breast with Herbs

Thanksgiving is an opportunity to pause andreflect on what we arethankful for. At W.I.N.E.,it’s a busy time, but we aregrateful to our terrific customers for keeping usexcited about the wines we sell.

With so much going intothe Thanksgiving meal,finding ways to compli-ment all of the diverse flavors is a challange welove. Let’s talk turkey.

Domaine ArlaudBourgogne "Roncevie"2007Soft, smooth acidity married to dark berry fruitand crushed stone. ThisPinot Noir goes well withso many elements of thetraditional Thanksgivingfeast. $29.99

GD Vajra NebbioloLanghe 2006Vajra is known for producing some of theLanghe regions mostelegant and complex wines.A soft, complex palate andbalanced acidity helps thiswine shine with food. $26.99

Schola SarmentiPrimitivo "Critera"2006A rich, bold wine that ismade for a hearty meallike Thanksgiving.There is a restraint here—the power and thefruit play with each otherbeautifully. $19.99

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Simon Bize BourgogneBlanc “LesChamplains” 2007A wonderful medium bodied chardonnay from a vineyard in Savigny lesBeaune. Tart apples and a touch of cream make thislovely white pair up witha nicely stuffed turkey any day, but especially onThanksgiving. $29.99

Marc KreydenweissKritt Pinot Blanc "Les Charmes" 2006Rich flavors of litchi androse petals and a touch ofsweetness, this Alsatianwhite works well with therich, complex meals you’llbe cooking up over the holidays. $26.99

Cazin Cour Cheverny2007This zesty white from theLoire will dance with yourdinner. Soft fruit with a full and lively aciditymake this an easy wine to love. $21.99

Musva Moscatel NVLightly sweet with a nicebubbly body, this sweetSpanish sparkler willdelight before the mealbegins or afterwards, to gently aid digestion.$17.99

Fall flowers, chrysanthe-mums, dahlias, asters andautumn leaves, branches ofwild apple, and bayberrybring the season’s harvestto the table in a dramaticway. Consider arrangingcolorful autumn leaveswith lady apples and babypumpkins on your table orpiling clementines amongpots of sage. For a biggersplash of color, order abouquet in the lush lastshades of Novemberfoliage.

By the stem, the bunch, orthe custom bouquet, Eli’sFlower Department is celebrating the season.

FRESH FRUIT BASKETSWe have so much wonder-ful fruit in our stores, it’sa wonder it took us so longto figure out that there aretimes when a fruit basketis the perfect gift.

FRUIT AND FLOWER BASKETSTo use as an edible center-piece or to send as a gift.Baskets start at $125.00 &use seasonally appropriatefruit and flowers.

We cannot ship fruit andflower baskets.

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FLOWERSFROM ELI’SMANHATTAN

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Our baskets are a unique and wonderful way to send Eli’s best to a friend orcolleague. Guaranteed to please, each one is handcrafted and chock-full ofgood things made by Eli. Send them at holiday time and throughout the year.

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GOOD THINGS COME IN BIG BASKETS!

A Christmas Classic

Imagine the best Christmas stocking ever—that’s Eli’sChristmas basket. It’s stuffedwith a sentimental and traditional collection of holidaysweets. Each basket includes aginger cake, three kinds of holiday cookies, christmas poppers, cocoa and marshmallowsplus peppermint and chocolateholiday treats.

GB09 Christmas Classic $100.00

These baskets include Eli’s allfruit, fruit cake—the one thateven fruitcake haters, love.

GB10 Deluxe Christmas Classic$150.00

GB11 Super Deluxe ChristmasClassic $250.00

A Gift ofChanukah

Eli’s Chanukah basket contains everything thatis needed for a beautifuland delicious family celebration. The breadmenorah is made withEli’s classic briochedough, rich with eggs andbutter. Eli’s famous crispsare kosher, and there arecandles to light.

GB12 Chanukah Basket$100.00

GB13 Deluxe Chanukah Basket $150.00

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Sympathy BasketWhen comfort and condolence are needed, this basket is the one to send.Available in perishable and nonperish-able versions. A thoughtful way toexpress your feelings.

GB38 Sympathy Basket $100.00 GB39 Medium Sympathy Basket $150.00GB41 Large Sympathy Basket $200.00

New York Deli ExperienceEli’s deli basket is designed specifically forthe homesick New Yorker. It contains allthe items that make us dream of New York:chocolate babka, pastrami, rye bread andonion rolls, U-Bets Syrup, an edible Metrocard and the Big Apple (chocolate, ofcourse). Goodies designed to conjure upmemories of ball games, trips to ConeyIsland and your very first egg cream.

GB25 New York Deli Experience $100.00GB26 New York Deli Experience with6 bagels and 8 oz. smoked salmon

$150.00GB17 New York Deli Experience with12 bagels and 1 pound of smoked salmon

$200.00

Cocktail TimeA sophisticated selection of savory nibbles, crackers and crisps, plus aninternational cheese board, all designedto be served with a drink amongstfriends. Expect to find classic cocktailgarnishes, some terrific recipes from ourfavorite barman, party picks, and ofcourse, cocktail napkins. Think aboutcompleting this basket with your favoritevodka or a bottle of wine.

GB43 Deluxe Cocktail Time $150.00GB44 Cocktails for a Crowd $250.00

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La Dolce VitaYou’ll be dreaming of Italy with our basket celebrating “the sweet life”. Start with a fat round of our Tuscanbread, plus good Italian olive oil to dip it in. Add our private-label pasta, a chunk of aged Parmesan, some salami, parmesan toast, biscotti and of course, fresh garlic.

GB52 La Dolce Vita Grande $150.00GB53 La Dolce Vita Abbondanza

$250.00

Snack AttackSome people love sweet snacks and others love salty. In Eli’s Snack Attackbasket, he has included the best of bothworlds. The basket brims with a mix of house-baked classic sweets and carefullyselected savory items. This basket is theperfect gift for a large household, collegedorm or impromptu office party.

GB02 Snack Attack $100.00GB03 Super Snack Attack $150.00GB04 Deluxe Snack Attack $250.00

Chocolate BasketA little bit of a good thing might go along way, but call a spade a spade—a lotof a good thing is better. This basket isdesigned to satisfy, and perhaps cure, theinsatiable chocoholic. It is packed to thegills with chocolate items, from thebrownies that will be consumed almostimmediately, to the truffles that you mayhave the fortitude to stash away foranother day. In between, expect to find anassortment of chocolate-covered pretzelsand graham crackers, butter crunch,truffles, cookies, and biscotti.

GB14 Chocolate Lover’s Basket $100.00GB15 Chocolate Addict’s Basket $150.00GB16 Deluxe Addict’s Basket $250.00

Gift of BreadThe Gift of Bread is an easy wayfor you or your friends to tryfour of Eli’s most popularhearth-baked loaves, whereveryou are. Eli’s breads contain nosugar or preservatives, and are100% natural. All these loaveskeep well, freeze beautifully, andmake great toast. Their denseinteriors and thick crusts givethem the taste and charactertrue bread lovers long for. Theloaves arrive in a cloth sack with a good bread knife.

BR01 The Gift of Bread $55.00Health Loaf / 1 poundJewish Rye / 1 poundManor House Loaf / 1 pound Raisin Pecan Loaf / 1.5 pounds

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The Essence of EliThis basket gives a great sense ofwhat shopping at Eli’s is allabout. Each basket contains a collection of house-baked classicsand hand-selected sweet andsavory pantry goods. There aresure to be several items, that,once tried, can no longer be donewithout. Expect to find Eli’sbreads and his crisps and thins,nuts, jam and granola plus loafcakes and cookies.GB20 Essence of Eli: Basics

$100.00GB21 Essence of Eli:Bigger Basics $150.00

These bigger baskets contain moreof all of the above plus coffee, tea,herbs & spices, savory spreads,imported cheeses, salami andsmoked salmon.GB22 Essence of Eli:Beyond the Basics $250.00GB23 Essence of Eli: Way Beyond the Basics $500.00

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ELI’S CATERING AND HOME SHOPPINGDEPARTMENTS

America’s great family feast is a lot less challengingwith help from Eli’s Catering Department. We areready to provide the entire meal from soup to nuts (literally!), plus deck your dining room with flowersand choose wines that will perfectly complement yourmenu. Or we can just give you a hand with the partsof the meal you don’t want to tackle on your own.

Our Thanksgiving menus offer all the elements of a traditional feast, and our Home Shopping Departmentis ready to whisk your grocery list through the storeand deliver it to your door. Please use our faxable,pull-out menus or call us directly.

For a more comprehensive menu, see our website or ask for a copy of Eli Zabar’s Catering brochure.

To shop for holiday gifts, go to www.elizabar.com.

Daily catering available from 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

24 hours notice is required to cancel orders.

Orders that are being picked up will only be availableat Eli’s Vinegar Factory (431 East 91st Street at YorkAvenue).

One hour free customer parking is available across the street from Eli’s Vinegar Factory at the David Garage.

Shipping is available.

Prices do not include tax.

Method of Payment:American Express • Visa • MasterCard • Discover

All holiday deliveries will be made on Wednesday from7:00 am to 7:00 pm.

Your Thanksgiving meal arrives fully-cooked andready to reheat. Step-by-step instructions are included.

We are closed on Thanksgiving Day.

PHONE 212.987.0885 ext. 4

FAX 212.876.9421

www.elizabar.com

3 GREATPARTY SPACESEli Zabar’s name has alwaysbeen synonymous with great catered meals, but now he’s added 3 greatspaces to wine, dine andparty in....one in each of hisstores: The Vinegar Factory,E.A.T. & Eli’s Manhattan.Each space has its ownunique menu options anduses Eli’s wine store andflower deparment to complete the party package.

Contact: (212) 987-0885 #4

The Vinegar Factory431 East 91st Street, NY, NY 10128 Phone 212.987.0885

Eli’s Manhattan1411 Third Avenue, NY, NY 10028 Phone 212.717.8100

E.A.T.1064 Madison Avenue, NY, NY 10028 Phone 212.772.0022

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