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Thursday, November 19, 2009
Thanksgiving / Thanksgiving at home Thanksgiving at home: Chef Bruce Moffett of Barrington's Restaurant
Posted By Priscilla Tsai on Thu, Nov 19, 2009 at 9:51 AM
We’re asking executive chefs at local restaurants what dishes they’ll have on their Thanksgiving menu … at home.
Owner and Executive Chef of Barrington's Restaurant Bruce Moffett started his Thanksgiving tradition about five years ago. Each Thanksgiving, he invites all his friends (which includes employees) to his house. Let's hope he has a big table because he expects as many as 30 people at this year's feast!
His friend Mike, chef at Caramel Country Club, is in charge of the turkeys (note the plural) and gravy. Moffett is in charge of the mashed potatoes and dressing (his trick is to use lots of sage and a little Italian sausage). In addition to that, there is a huge variety of dining options because the rest is potluck-style with each guest bringing a dish that represents a tradition in their house growing up. What a great idea.
It's not all about the food though ... there's lots to drink too. His guests will start with a glass of champagne, and as the night progresses, Moffett usually breaks into his wine collection. There's no holding back here, sometimes he gets carried away and opens some pricey bottles.
Sounds like a royal feast at the Moffett residence, no? I'd expect nothing less from the executive chef of a top-rated ZAGAT restaurant, I guess.
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