Its the time of year for giving thanks and showing gratitude for our families and loved ones. Thanksgiving dinner is one of those holidays filled with warmth, laughter, and of course delicious food that leaves most us in food comas (in the best possible way). Historic Hotels is here to help make this Thanksgiving even more special with recipes shared by some our hoteliers for last minute inspiration or to bring something new to the table-literally. Check out some our recipes at Historic Hotels!
Discover & Explore Tasty Recipes with Historic Hotels!
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Historic Hotels of America's most delicious recipes!
Many Historic Hotels share a culinary heritage with recipes that have been them since their opening decades (or centuries) prior. From soft and buttery dinner rolls to a brownie with a recipe that's been used since the 1800s, Thanksgiving this year will be a tasty and unforgettable one with these Historic Hotels recipes.
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(1855) Boston, Massachusetts
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One of the key staples to any traditional Thanksgiving spread are dinner rolls. The soft, butteryāÆParker House Rolls, dubbed āAmericaās first soft dinner roll,ā was a top-secret recipe until 1933 when U.S. President Franklin Roosevelt requested they be served at a White House Dinner. Omni Parker House still makes these fluffy dinner rolls and now you can too!
The longest continuously operating hotel in the United States, the Omni Parker House has been a Boston landmark since 1855. It has hosted every American president since Ulysses S. Grant, as well as meetings of the Saturday Club, whose literary members famously intertwined their history with that of the hotelās. Here, Longfellow drafted Paul Revereās Ride, and Charles Dickens gave his first American reading of A Christmas Carol. Today, this magnificent property is an upscale hotel featuring first-class amenities throughout, 551 luxurious guestrooms and suites, three dining options, and 23,000 square feet of event space. Ideally located on Bostonās Freedom Trail, it offers the perfect blend of historic charm and modern-day conveniences.
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(1900) Cumberland Island, Georgia
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Switch up the traditional apple or sweet potato pie with a savory tomato pie from the Greyfield Inn. Chef Witney Otawka created this pie through her love for quiche and everything French. It is inspired by summers in the South and will sure liven up any Thanksgiving dinner.
Built in 1900 for Margaret Carnegie Ricketson, this graceful Colonial-style mansion was converted into an Inn in 1962 to ensure its preservation. Its elegant guestrooms are furnished in Victorian antiques, Tiffany lamps, and Chippendale furniture, and a well-stocked library boasts first editions and classics from the collection of the Carnegie family, who once owned about 90 percent of pristine Cumberland Island. Only a handful of visitors are allowed to visit the island each day, and without telephones, the area maintains its peaceful atmosphere right into the guestrooms. An inclusive American Plan package includes meals from the organic garden, recreational activities, a naturalist-led wilderness outing, kayaks, bikes, and ferry boat transportation.
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Add some brownies to your dessert table at Thanksgiving, specifically the Palmer House Hilton Brownie. The brownie was created in the Palmer House Kitchen in the late 19th century and was showcased at the Columbian Exposition World Fair in 1893. The recipe is well over a century old and is the exact same one used for the brownie served in the Palmer House Hilton today! It remains one of the hotelās most popular confections.
Celebrating well more than a century of history, Palmer HouseĀ®, A Hilton Hotel, is both listed in the National Register of Historic Places and a Chicago landmark designated by the Chicago Landmarks Commission. The original structure, built by Potter Palmer as a wedding present for his bride, was 13 days old when it burned to the ground in the Great Chicago Fire of 1871. Palmer immediately rebuilt the hotel across the street sparing no expense, and reportedly tiled the floor of the hotelās barber shop with silver dollars. The current Palmer House was built over a three-year period in successive stages and remains the longest continually operating hotel in North America.
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Partner Spotlight:
Ohio History Connection
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From humanity's earliest history, we've gathered and told stories. Itās through these stories that we connect. We connect to each other, to shared beliefs and values, and to generations past as every tale is preserved and retold.
ļ»æHistoric Hotels of America's partner at Ohio History Connection doesn't just tell the stories, they bring them to life.
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Historic Hotels WorldwideĀ®:
Tasty Recipes from around the world!
Add some exotic and foreign flair to your Thanksgiving spread this year. Historic Hotels Worldwide takes our taste buds overseas this month. Thanks to hoteliers and head chefs sharing these historic and cultural recipes, our kitchens can smell incredible and our guests will rejoice. Try something delicious and new with these Historic Hotels Worldwide recipes!
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(1910) Lake Como, Italy
A risotto will definitely spruce up Thanksgiving dinner and add some exotic flavors to the occasion. La Terrazza Gualtiero Marchesi restaurantāÆat Grand Hotel Tremezzo in Italy serves up a Saffron Risotto that dates back to 1981 and has been a staple at the restaurant for over 30 years. The dish was created by the Maestro Gualtiero Marchesi who is known as the āMaestro of modern Italian cuisine.ā This special risotto recipe includes common cooking ingredients such as butter, onion, and parmesan cheese, but it is known for the gold leaf that is placed on top of the risotto dish, making it not only delicious but also beautiful.
Immersed in the beauty of Lake Como and offering a spectacular view of the surrounding Alps, the historic Grand Hotel Tremezzo is a treasured example of the finest authentic Italian palaces. With period furnishings, intricate in detail, and unparalleled views, Grand Hotel Tremezzo envelopes the decadent ambiance throughout the walls and invites a sensation of harmony and tranquility.
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(1924) Singapore
Serve up a different style appetizer this year at Thanksgiving: try Glutinous Rice Dumplings! The rice dumplings are also known as ē²½å (zongzi) or ē“ ē²½å (bak zhang) in Singapore. They are delicious triangular parcels of steamed or boiled glutinous rice wrapped in bamboo leaves and packed with a variety of savory (and sometimes sweet) ingredients.
Built in 1928, the original Fullerton Building resides in a historic location in the heart of Singaporeās Central Business District. Named after Robert Fullertonāthe first colonial governor of SingaporeāThe Fullerton Hotel began life as an ornate post office. As noted by a CondĆ© Nast Traveler review, The Fullerton Hotel has captured āthe personality of a heritage hotelā and āsurrounds its guests with a surprisingly refreshing ambiance of peace and tranquility.ā
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