Imperfect Veneer

The above advertisement for "Make a Smile" dental here in the Sacramento region shows what happens when a half-baked idea gets the green light.

This ad ran on page 39 of Sacramento Magazine's November 2011 issue (meant to reflect Norman Rockwell's iconic 1943 painting, "Freedom From Want"):

1. Giraffes eat only plants; monkeys and hippopotamuses eat primarily plant-based diets (even the cat supplements it's diet with plants)--the entire premise seems half-baked.
2. Dental floss at each place setting?
3. In some ways, it comes off avante garde--the artist seems to have replaced the traditional grandmother and grandfather with a same-sex couple.
4. The turkey looks abnormally large.
5. Kind of creepy looking teeth-shaped salt and pepper shakers

To me, it all kind of comes off as the kind of turkey day animals might celebrate in a sanitarium--and, indeed, we cannot see the guests arms, so perhaps the nurses have placed them into straight jackets. It might also explain the lack of decoration on the facing wall and the joyful grins.

Haunting.

Five Years At HP -- The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly :)

Five Years At HP -- The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly :)

Note: these will likely only make sense to those who were there. I wrote these in 2005, after working five years at HP's Roseville facility, where we manufactured high-end supercomputers for North American region and the world. I am not sure I even remember the details of them all, anymore.

The weirdest thing about leaving HP along with 15,000 others, that year: the concurrent e-mails prompting me to select a five-year HP Product Service Award Gift. :o) I still have the crystal  planar bowl, somewhere, in Wisconsin.

First: The Bad and the Ugly

• Me: “Hey Darryl, I need one more code release, just one more man....” ;)
• prdmbpa:/var/opt/bp/home/mbpbat DEFR
• Andy Taff/Su Chu/and so forth: “Hey Kevin, I need a SolConfig set-up done by this afternoon for proto picks....” ;)
• Suky: “Hey Kevin, can you help me out with these fifteen P1 BLT tickets in the queue?” ;)
• You overpaid me by HOW much??? :P
• Mostly irrelevant but compulsory organizational meetings ;)
• Voice-mail: “Hi this is Kevin Schultz at the New HP....”
• Bonuses section of Carly earnings announcement: “You’ve all worked very hard. However, <$lame_excuse>”
• (sfadmin:pts/0) cab01:/var/opt/sf/home/sfadmin/voltest/bin> ./VolTestMain -i2k
• Order Execution team during ESG07a Rel 5: “Kevin, Frank wants to volume test some test picks tonight to test the backflush code, could you be available?” ;)
• Houston folks, ESG07a Rel 5, one week into testing: “Hey Kevin, did we need to set-up inventory for test orders flowing through MBP?”
• Operating on not enough sleep from the Houston hotel room during ESG07a Rel 5 volume testing: “Whoops, I just set all test orders in development backplane to BPCO.” x_x
• Roseville War Room during ESG07a Rel 5: co-worker starts singing (whining) along to music and not realizing it because music was turned up too loud.  Said person eventually ended up blowing out the iPod ear buds. :P
• Overhearing Kurt’s daily soccer and on-line role-playing-game teleconference ;)
• Don Bowen, talking to us in the RP cafeteria: “There’s a rumor they’re moving the factory to Houston....”
• Cliff Henson, during site closure announcement, after answering 2 questions and telling people they just lost their jobs: “I think all your questions are answered on this handout and y’all should go back and read it.  Thank you.”
• Dysfunctional management: Cliff Henson, Robert Sharpe, C. Kevin Harper, Charlie “The beatings will continue until morale improves” Baugh, David Witt (others....)
• TeamPlayer (TimeWaster) 
• Porting sfweb to Oracle (awk/sed/ksh/TCL/remsh/chicken-wire/weboor)
• Non-productive interruptions inherent with cubicle office environment
• Sean: Zebra printer noise -- *whiiiiiine* *cut*
• HP laying off folks right before the winter holidays in 2002.
• On the job for a week or two and watching security walk your co-worker/friend out the door. :P  (Yes, I know now why y’all fired him) ;)
• Huddling around RP ceiling speakers to hear quarterly earnings announcements
• Sitting across cubicle wall from Don Conner at RP and listening to him record voice-mail greetings until he got it right ;)
• Robert Sharpe bringing the wireless telephone headset into the bathroom.  Wild.
• That squeaky cart wheeled slowly down the hallway in R4.  *squeak* *squeak* *squeak*
• The alarm bell of the door in the corner of R4 going off for 10 minutes. *ringggggggggg*
• Cell-phone ring-tones going off for 30 seconds with no one around ;)
• Piercingly shrill SAP support pager going off but slow response because the wearer wears headphones.  :P
• Sitting across R4 cubicle wall from someone who hung their phone headset on the vertical cubicle connecter.  *clink* *clink* *clink* .... :P

All's Well That End's Well: The Good

• Kurt’s stories. “Party foul” :)  Also one of the few people I know to have a saying, “Pull a Kurt.” :)  Too much about Kurt to list here. “Dude!” ;)
• Lieu Nguyen: Surviving serious illness, and handling stress so peacefully
• Dave Horowitz’s hockey stories
• Trivia at TGIF
• Basketball at RP
• RP Follies
• Jim Behrens: Chupacabra :)
• Monthly team birthday lunches (thanks Jewel)
• Jay: Hospitality and can-do attitude
• Chris Bell: Not being an absentee dad
• Kindness and maturity of Indian contractors I worked with during ESG07a Rel 5.
• Trent: “Wag monk”
• John: “You can always tell if someone washes their car themselves by looking for dirt on the rims” ;)
• Julie: Beach Buddy ;)
• Doug Walters: Duct tape :)
• Mary Kay Kane yelling: “Hey everybody! .... Happy birthday, to you....”
• The Phantom Glenn Thomas, for having a protocol regarding the invocation of his name. :)
• Alex Ulbrich: stories about life as a private investigator, rolling out of a moving vehicle at night to gather intelligence on potential insurance abusers. LOL
• Naeya: for her grace and for making fantastic Halloween costumes
• Kathy: Standing up for me
• Mike: TCL ;)
• Mila Congrove (SI): Positive attitude and I loved her accent :)
• Cecilia, Jackie, Chris, Terri, and Ken (Sodexho): Super bean and rice, or rice bowl with veggies.  And the black cook from RP who told me I could drive to LA on Hwy 99 in five hours.  Even after I tried it and failed to do so, he claimed he could do it. :)
• Sodexho’s vanilla bean yogurt (my favorite)
• Kris: battling through arm problems.  She had a note above her desk at RP quoting either Bill or Dave: “If anyone ships defective product to meet a deadline, I will personally fire them” (paraphrase).
• Julia: taking care of all those animals, tirelessly helping out, always pleasant to chat with
• DC: “I never thought I could get soaking wet in 5 seconds while running in the rain from my car to the entrance to a shopping mall until I moved to Houston” ;)
• Tom: That dog won’t hunt. :)
• Osamu Hayashi (Hayashi-san): Kevin-san. :)
• Suky: “Oh my gosh!” :)  Thanks for teaching me about The Tube. :)
• Budd: future executive vice-president, I tell you ;)
• Noeli: Introducing me to Marisa Monte and other Brazilian music, and being a friend during ESG07a Rel 5.  Ate mais!
• Countless kindness of everybody on the team.  Thanks for giving me a chance.  I’ll definitely let you know where I end up.

Thanksgiving Dinner 2011

Restaurants offering Thanksgiving dinner in Sacramento for 2011:

Yelp's List: http://j.mp/uTGhN3

CSUS University Center Restaurant (Sacramento): http://www.enterprises.csus.edu/dining/ucr/index.html 

Silva's Sheldon Inn (Elk Grove; ): http://www.silvassheldoninn.com/holiday.html $??? THANKSGIVING 2011  Serving from 1-5:30  Reservations required  686-8330 Tuesday -Saturday after 4p.m. A SAMLING OF THE MENU  Dinner includes soup and salad.   Butternut Squash Soup served with a Savory Crouton   Mixed Baby Green Salad with Honey Toasted Walnuts, and Cranberry Vinaigrette   - MAIN COURSES -   Traditional Roasted Turkey with Cornbread Stuffing, House made Cranberry Relish, Mashed Potatoes and Turkey Gravy Center Cut Pork Chop Stuffed with Apples, Bacon and Sage, served with Apple Cider Cream Sauce   Prime Rib of Beef served with Creamy Horseradish Sauce   Organic Farm Raised Salmon Grilled, and served with Garlic,Herb Butter   Half Duckling Roasted crisp, served with Cranberry, Orange, Port Wine Sauce   Children 10 yrs. and under may select from : Turkey, Prime Rib or Fresh Fish Desserts are all made in our kitchen and are priced separately  Beverage selections are priced separately  18% Gratuity added to parties of eight or more

Sam's Hof Brau (Sacramento; American): http://www.thehofbrau.com/sams-monthly-specials This Thanksgiving… Enjoy the Freshness of Home Without the Dishes!  Choice of Roast Turkey or Bakes Ham Entree for $12.49 Includes Yams, Mashed Potatoes, Dressing, and choice of Vegetable or Salad and a piece of Pie! Valid Thanksgiving Day only (open from 11am-8pm) *not valid with any other promotion of discount

OpenTable's list: http://www.opentable.com/promo.aspx?pid=1&m=35

Buca di Beppo's (Sacramento; Italian): http://www.bucadibeppo.com/thanksgiving/ Celebrate an American Feast with an Italian Twist… and Family-Style with portions meant for sharing!  Make your reservation now for a Traditional Thanksgiving Meal and complement your meal with our Classic Italian Favorites. Our thanksgiving Feast inclUDes _ Turkey • Sausage Stuffing • Mashed Potatoes • Gravy • Green Beans • Cranberry Sauce  SMALL Serves up to 3 $39.99 LARGE Serves up to 6 $69.99

Formaggio Taverna & Patio - Sacramento Marriott Rancho Cordova (Rancho Cordova; Italian): http://j.mp/uFfbkD Thanksgiving, November 24th - 11am to 8pm. Entrees: Turkey $30 Prime Rib or Salmon $28 Butternut Squash Ravioli $28 Includes Salad & Dessert Buffet Complimentary Wine 

Grange (Sacramento; Californian): http://www.grangesacramento.com/events.aspx Thanksgiving Dinner November 24, 2011 2-7pm  $65 plus tax, plus gratuity  First Course (choose one) Delta Pear Salad Mulled Wine Poached Pear, Deviled Walnuts, Point Reyes Blue Cheese, Picked Greens, Sherry Vinaigrette Smokey Pumpkin & Black Bean Bisque Spicy Spoon Bread Croutons Confit California Albacore Tuna Warm little farm fingerlings, shaved fennel, water cress Preserved lemon citronette  Seasonal Salad Greens White Balsamic – Cranberry Vinaigrette   Second Course (choose one)  Organic Roast Turkey  Stuffing, Pancetta Brussel Sprouts, Sweet Potato Gratin, Roast Heirloom Carrots, Cranberry Relish, Natural Jus  Dungeness Crab Stuffed Passmore Trout Marcona Almond Puree, haricot vert, wild rice, Brown butter Vinaigrette  Martin Amigh Braised Lamb Shanks Stone ground polenta, Root Vegetable hash gremolata, Pomegranate braising jus  Autumn Vegetable Strudel Braised greens, Sweet potato, Sweet & Sour onions
Dessert (choose one)  Sweet Potato-Pecan Pie Cinnamon Ice Cream  Pumpkin-Chocolate Bread Pudding Seasonal Creme Anglaise  Apple Cranberry Cobbler Oatmeal Crisp, Vanilla Bean Ice Cream 

Il Fornaio (Sacramento; Italian): http://www.ilfornaio.com/images/thanksgiving/IF_TG_menu_A_11_11.pdf Thanksgiving 2011 Thursday, November 24, 2011 Join us this Thanksgiving 11:30am-8pm for a four-course feast with an Italian twist: $35 for adults, $18 for children 12 and under. A la carte menu will also be available. Start a new Thanksgiving tradition with your family at Il Fornaio. 

La Provence (Roseville; French): http://www.laprovenceroseville.com/docs/october/THANKSGIVING%20%20prix%20fixe%202011.pdf Thanksgiving Dinner at La Provence For the table An assortment of artisan pâtés, spreads, tapenade and breads Starters Potage de Courge d’Héritage Heirloom squash soup garnished with crème fraîche Salade de Betteraves et Roquefort Roasted beets, Roquefort cheese, honey walnuts, wild arugula, citrus tarragon vinaigrette Main Course (choose one) Dinde en Deux Cuisson Lacquered and roasted breast of turkey, confit of leg Accompanied by traditional cranberry sauce and turkey gravy Pavé de Saumon Crispy pan-seared salmon, fennel and Fuji apple salad, cider sauce Côte de Bœuf Bordelaise Thyme and Dijon crusted prime rib with a Côtes-du-Rhône shallot sauce Suppléments (Sides for the table) Haricots Verts Sautéed Blue Lake green beans Choux de Bruxelles Brussels sprouts sautéed with cherrywood smoked bacon and shallots Purée de Pommes de Terre Roasted garlic mashed potatoes Dessert (choose one) Crumble de Canneberges Cranberry and grape crisp Tarte de Potiron Pumpkin tart Gâteau au Chocolat Flourless chocolate decadence cake served over crème anglaise $45 per person $12 children 10 or under plus tax and gratuity Corkage Fee $13 18% gratuity and one check for parties of 7 or more Sous Chef Derrick Sand Chef Partner Shane McMahon Pastry Chef Sandra France 

McCormick & Schmick's Seafood (Sacramento; Seafood): http://j.mp/vpe18R Thanksgiving 2011 Thursday, November 24, 2011 Join us on Thanksgiving! 

The Mustard Seed (Davis; Californian): http://www.mustardseeddavis.com/ Thanksgiving 2011 Thursday, November 24, 2011 We will be serving our Annual Traditional Thanksgiving Feast. Four Courses for $48.00 a person. Featuring Organic turkey breast with all the trimmings. 

Osteria Fasulo (Davis; Italian): http://osteriafasulo.com/ Thanksgiving at Osteria Fasulo Thursday , November 24th. 2011 11:30am till 6:00pm Tacchino Tonnato Thinly sliced cold turkey in a tuna creamy sauce * Tortellini in brodo Homemade turkey ground stuffed tortellini served in turkey broth * Tacchino Ripieno Stuffed turkey breast with prosciutto & Fontina cheese And a white wine sauce * Torta di Castagne Homemade chestnut cake served with vanilla ice cream Buon Appetito! $ 45.00 per person 

Piatti (Sacramento; Italian) : http://j.mp/uhh6nF Thanksgiving 2011 Thursday, November 24, 2011 Join us on Thanksgiving! Open 12pm-7pm 

Rudy's Hideaway Lobsterhouse and Bar (Rancho Cordova; Seafood): http://j.mp/tsaY9T Thanksgiving 2011 Thursday, November 24, 2011Serving dinner from Noon to 6 pm. Featuring a Turkey Dinner with all the trimmings including mashed potatoes, stuffing and pumpkin pie for $23.95. Come celebrate with us! 

Sienna (El Dorado Hills; Californian): http://www.siennarestaurants.com/schedule-of-events.htm Thanksgiving 2011 Thursday, November 24, 2011We are preparing a spectacular Feast Buffet featuring Hand Carved Prime Rib & Roast Turkey, Fresh Shrimp, Roasted Salmon, and much more! From 12pm-8pm, $32.95/Kids U12 $15.95 

Tazzina Bistro (Woodland; American): http://www.tazzinabistro.com/files/Thanksgiving_2011_No_wine_pairings.pdf Tazzina Bistro Thanksgiving Prix Fixe Menu Starters Mixed Baby Lettuces balsamic vinaigrette, pickled red onions & cucumber Caesar Salad with garlic croutons & Grana Padano cheese Tart Apple Salad with Granny Smith apples, endive, romaine, radicchio, Shaft's Bleu cheese, candied pecans & sour apple vinaigrette Prawn Cocktail with housemade cocktail sauce Wild Mushroom Pâté with crostini, white truffle oil & toasted hazelnuts Caramelized Onion Soup with garlic crouton & Gruyère cheese Clam Chowder Entrées Herb-Roasted Turkey with Wild Mushroom dressing, mashed potatoes, lots of gravy "love" & cranberry-orange relish Children’s Turkey Plate with mashed potatoes, gravy and cranberry-orange relish…$8.95 Beluga Lentil Ragout with roasted garlic, herbs, broccoli, roasted carrots & gremolata Kurobuta Baked Ham with gingered sweet potato purée, braised cabbage & orange maple glaze Snake River Farms Kobe Burger with Tabasco Aioli, sweet & spicy pickles, grilled red onions, choice of Shaft's Bleu cheese or white cheddar on ciabatta bun with French Fries Grilled Salmon with roasted pepper-olive relish, braised greens & crispy horseradish potato cake Grilled Flat Iron Steak with roasted garlic butter, broccoli & potato-Gruyere gratin Dessert Pumpkin Mascarpone Cheesecake with whipped cream & caramel sauce Chocolate Mousse & Vanilla Bean Crème Brûlée Apple Pie with vanilla bean ice cream Three Course Prix Fix $32.00 per person Two Course Prix Fix $27.00 per person Children’s Entrée A La Carte Historic Cranston's Building     614 Main Street Woodland, CA 95695 (530) 661-1700 

Zinfandel Grill (Sacramento; Californian): http://zinfandelgrille.com/index.php/menus/thanksgiving-2011.html Thursday, November 24, 2011 Join us at Zinfandel Grille for Thanksgiving! Special three course menu including a traditional turkey dinner from 1-7pm for $32.95 per person and $10.95 for kids! 

Other:

Sheepherder Bar & Grille (Rancho Cordova; American): special Thanksgiving menu 11:00-6:00 p.m.

Rio City Cafe (Sacramento; American): http://www.riocitycafe.com 

Black Angus Steakhouse (Citrus Heights; Steakhouse): http://www.blackangus.com/ special Thanksgiving menu & regular menu

The Broiler Steakhouse (Sacramento; Steakhouse): http://j.mp/vPagNT special Thanksgiving menu & regular menu

The Firehouse Restaurant (Sacramento; American): http://www.firehouseoldsac.com/thanksgiving-november-24/ Thanksgiving 2011 Traditional Menu November 24, 2011 12:30 ~ 8 p.m.  First Course Please Select One   Seafood-Stuffed Prawn stuffed with a scallop-crab mousse rolled in puff pastry and baked golden, sauce cardinal and crème fraîche   Leek Tart with Duck Confit savory herbs with chèvre, roasted fall vegetables and house-cured duck confit salad  Second Course Please Select One   Mixed Greens spiced walnuts and blue cheese, pickled beets and citrus fruit and orange honey vinaigrette  Butternut Squash-Pear Bisque roasted squash and warm fall spices, sherry-infused velouté and toasted pepita-root vegetable ragoût  Third Course Please Select One   Herb-Roasted Turkey boneless breast with cranberry relish, spiced apple-pecan stuffing, mashed potatoes and sage velouté   Prime Rib slow roasted with signature dry rub, mashed potatoes, sautéed vegetables, demi-glacé and horseradish cream   Salmon seared with smoked salmon persillade, lacinato kale with garlic and bacon, confit potatoes and Dijon crème   Braised Lamb Shank slowly braised with tomato and herbs, wild mushroom risotto and pistachio-lemon gremolata  Fourth Course Please Select One   Pumpkin Spice Cake maple filling, cream cheese icing, caramel sauce and vanilla anglaise   Chocolate Bar chocolate mousse, chocolate ganache, hazelnut royaltine, chocolate cake and vanilla bean chantilly  $46.95 per person  Deneb Williams ~ Executive Chef Jill Berger ~ Pastry Chef   Split entrées not permitted. Tax, gratuity and beverages not included. Gratuity of 20% will be added to parties of six or more guests. Special holiday menu.  As a courtesy to other guests, please turn off electronic devices. A corkage fee of $20 will be applied per 750 ml bottle brought into the restaurant.  ~  Thanksgiving 2011 Vegetarian and Vegan Menu November 24, 2011 12:30 ~ 8 p.m.  First Course Please Select One  Leek & Chèvre Tart savory herbs with chèvre, roasted fall vegetables, toasted almonds and frisée  Eggplant Napoleon fried eggplant and olive tapenade with sweet pepper hummus (vegan option)  Second Course Please Select One  Butternut Squash-Pear Bisque roasted squash and warm fall spices, sherry-infused velouté and toasted pepita-root vegetable ragoût  Mixed Greens baby greens and spiced walnuts, pickled beets and citrus fruit and orange honey vinaigrette (vegan option)  Third Course Please Select One  Yam-Ricotta Gratinée caramelized onions baked in herbed artisan ricotta with crisp pickled fennel salad  Paella “Style” Risotto artichoke hearts, peas and tofu, fire-roasted bell peppers and tomatoes and saffron-infused rice (vegan option)  Fourth Course Please Select One  Pumpkin Spice Cake maple filling, cream cheese icing, caramel sauce and vanilla anglaise  Apple-Cranberry Crisp spiced apples and cranberries and pecan-oat crumble (vegan option)  $46.95 per person   Deneb Williams ~ Executive Chef Jill Berger ~ Pastry Chef  Split entrées not permitted. Tax, gratuity and beverages not included. Gratuity of 20% will be added to parties of six or more guests. Special holiday menu. As a courtesy to other guests, please turn off electronic devices. A corkage fee of $20 will be applied per 750 ml bottle brought into the restaurant.  Deneb Williams ~ Executive Chef  Jill Berger ~ Pastry Chef   Beverages of soda, milk or juice included. Split entrées not permitted. Tax and gratuity not included. Gratuity of 20% will be added to parties of six or more guests. Special holiday menu. As a courtesy to other guests, please turn off electronic devices.

Ruth’s Chris Steak House (Sacramento; Steakhouse): http://www.ruthschris.com/Menu/Thanksgiving Ruth's Chris Thanksgiving Day Menu This Thanksgiving enjoy a 3-course turkey dinner for $34.95* First Course (Choice of) Ceasar Salad Steak House Salad Seafood Gumbo Entree Roasted Turkey Breast Sliced oven roasted turkey breast, served with homemade gravy, Ruth's sausage and herb stuffing and cranberry relish. Sides (Choice of) Garlic Mashed Potatoes Sweet Potato Casserole Green Beans with Roasted Garlic Creamed Spinach Dessert A Dessert duo Pairing of Pumpkin Cheesecake and Vanilla Ice Cream *A la carte dinner menu will also be available.

Scott’s Seafood Grill and Bar (Sacramento; Seafood): http://www.scottsseafood.net/_pdf/Tdaymenu_2008_rev.pdf Their 2008 menu: Oven Roasted “Diestel Ranch” Turkey $25.95 with garlic mashed potatoes, natural gravy, pancetta-sage stuffing,  candied sweet potatoes, cranberry sauce, green beans almandine  and pumpkin cheese cake for dessert

Scott’s Seafood On the River (Sacramento; Seafood): http://www.scottsseafood.net/_pdf/Tdaymenu_2008_rev.pdf Their 2008 menu: Oven Roasted “Diestel Ranch” Turkey $25.95 with garlic mashed potatoes, natural gravy, pancetta-sage stuffing,  candied sweet potatoes, cranberry sauce, green beans almandine  and pumpkin cheese cake for dessert

Hyatt Regency Dawson's Restaurant (Sacramento; American): http://www.hyatt.com/hyatt/images/hotels/sacra/SACRA_thanksgivingmenu.pdf Thanksgiving Dinner November 24, 2011 Puree of Sweet Potato and Apple Soup, Crème Fraiche Sage and Country Sausage Stuffing Mascarpone and Lemon Whipped Potatoes Candied Garnet Yams Brussel Sprouts with Brown Butter, Hazelnuts and Orange Zest Roasted Mushrooms, Pearl Onions and Fennel Pan Seared Pacific Salmon, Roasted Root Vegetables Dry Rubbed Chicken Breast, Melted Leeks, Natural Jus Carved Items Whole Roast Turkey, Traditional Giblet Gravy and Fresh Cranberry Relish Rock Salt and Rosemary Crusted Prime Rib of Beef, Au Jus, Horseradish Rum Raisin Glazed Ham, Assorted Mustards Salad Bar Crisp Romaine and Baby Spinach, Assorted Dressings and Toppings Marinated Mushroom Salad Sherry Vinegar and Herbs, Lentil and Wild Rice Salad, Roasted Sugar Beets French Beans and Bleu Cheese, Bay Shrimp and Lobster Salad with Cucumber Sweet Onion and Louie Dressing Seafood Bar Chilled Prawns, Fresh Lemons and Cocktail Sauce Oysters in the Half Shell with Champagne Mignonette Smoked Salmon, Capers, Shaved Red Onions and Tomato Dessert Station Pumpkin, Cherry and Old Fashioned Apple Pies, Decadent Chocolate Cake, Pastries, Fruit Tarts, Bread Pudding, Assorted Cheesecakes and Made to Order Crepes Hyatt Regency Sacramento 1209 L Street, Sacramento, CA  95814 For Reservations please call 916-321-3600 $44.95 adults, $22.95 children 5-12 years of age Hours: 5:30p.m - 10:00p.m Nightly Reservations: 916 321 3600

Hyatt Regency Vines Cafe (Sacramento; American): http://sacramento.hyatt.com/hyatt/hotels/entertainment/restaurants/index.jsp#1923 Thanksgiving Buffet – Thursday November 24th Time: 11am – 4:00pm Price: Adults - $44.95 Children 5-12 years old - $22.50 Children 4 and under free Reservations required by call 916-443-1234 No Thanksgiving is complete without a slice of pie. Or two. Or three. Celebrate Thanksgiving at Hyatt Regency Sacramento on Thursday, November 24th from 11:00am to 4:00pm. Join us for a bountiful buffet featuring traditional holiday favorites. Up to three hour complimentary valet parking included.

Ryde Hotel's Thanksgiving Day Feast (Ryde; American): http://www.rydehotel.com/html/thanksgiving.html THANKSGIVING DAY FEAST RYDE HOTEL & EVENT CENTER THURSDAY NOVEMBER 24, 2011 12:00 PM-4:00PM STARTERS International Cheese And Fruit Selection Ambrosia Holiday Fruit Salad Fruited Baked Brie with Sliced Baguettes Local Greens with Bleu Cheese Crumbles, Sugared Walnuts and Pear Vinaigrette Selection of Relishes Rolls and butter ENTREES Roasted Turkey with Maple Herb Butter Apple Cider Giblet Gravy Fresh Cranberries Apple, Cranberry and Sausage Dressing Sangria Baked Ham Mashed Potatoes With Chives Candied Yams Green Beans Almondine DESSERTS Chef prepared Apple, Pecan and Pumpkin Pie with fresh whipped cream Bread Pudding with Crème Anglaise $35.00 Per Person plus tax and gratuity Children 10 Years And Under Half Price Parties Of 8 Or More Subject To 18% Gratuity Chef Michael Ivie Ryde Hotel 14340 Highway 160 Walnut Grove, Ca. 95690 Reservations Call 916-776-1318

Also, too, my list from 2007: http://schultkl.blogspot.com/2007/11/sacramento-area-thanksgiving.html