This just in from The Monarch at 1295 Coast Village Road in Montecito:

Hi John,

Wanted to share some more fun news from The Monarch this week! For Thanksgiving, Phillip Frankland Lee and Margarita Kallas-Lee are excited to offer a very special holiday menu, filled with dishes their families made each year while growing up. There are two seatings, from 11am-2pm, and then again from 4-7pm. In order to make reservations, contact the restaurant directly at 805.869.0789.

Below please find the family-style menu that everyone will enjoy, available for $95/person. A credit card will be required to hold tables; please note, cancellation within 72 hours will incur a $50/person fee, and no-shows will incur a $75/person fee.

APPETIZERS
Endive Salad: apple, candied walnuts, parmesan, truffled crème fraiche dressing
Pumpkin Agnolotti: pumpkin soubise, sage, brown butter, pepitas, anacapa
Vermillion Snapper Crudo: papaya confit, passionfruit vinaigrette, finger lime, fried capers, cilantro, mint, basil

DINNER: Herb-Roasted Local Turkey, Turkey Gravy, Orange Cranberry Sauce, Parker House Rolls With Cultured Butter, Sourdough Stuffing, Mashed Potatoes, Sweet Potato Gratin, Green Bean And Button Mushroom Almandine, Roasted Brussels Sprouts (Truffle Supplement Available)

DESSERT: Pumpkin Pie, brown butter, apples, crumble, torched meringue