Santa Slides Down the Chimney at Pantry

This year, don’t spend the weekend before Christmas in an over-crowded shopping center, surprise your little ones with a visit to see Kris Kingle himself at The VERVE’s family-friendly Santa Brunch! Jam-packed with sweet and savory bites, Pantry’s bountiful buffet will put the kibosh on stressful holiday entertaining while simultaneously satisfying cravings of the young and old, alike. As moms and dads enjoy a much-needed break from the hustle and bustle of the season, their little elves can keep themselves entertained by putting in last minute requests with a jolly man hailing from the North Pole – keeping in mind, no beard pulling allowed!

Prepared by Executive Chef Alastair Mclean, Pantry’s annual Santa Brunch will include favorites like made-to-order omelets, crisp bacon, and warm pastries, and will feature the following array of snacks, veggies, main courses, side dishes and sweets:

One-Handed Snacks

Croissants, Chocolate Croissants

Assorted Danish, Bagels

Jams and Preserves

Grilled Vegetable Crudité

Zucchini, Squash, Roasted Peppers, Asparagus

Green Goddess Dressing, Strawberry Balsamic Vinaigrette

Fresh Fruit Salad

Vanilla Yogurt, Honey-Almond Granola

Salad Bar

(dressing of choice)

Spring Mix, Romaine, Baby Spinach

Cucumber, Tomato, Carrots, Onion, Cheddar, Olives, Croutons, Cranberries

Mains and Sides

Scrambled eggs

Applewood-Smoked Bacon, Sausage

Rich French Onion Soup

Herb Croutons

Herb-Crusted Salmon

Roasted Beets, Asparagus, Lemon Crema

Cider-Glazed Chicken

Fresh Cranberries

Winter Vegetable Medley

Cinnamon-Honey Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Carving Station

Herb-Crusted Prime Rib

Au Jus, Yorkshire Pudding

Glazed Christmas Ham

Molasses, Bourbon and Pecan-Orange Chutney

Omelet Station

Choose from Farm Fresh Eggs, Egg Whites and Egg Beaters

Omelets cooked to order with Smoked Salmon, Bacon,

Sausage, Black Forest Ham, Tomatoes, Green Onions, Baby Spinach,

Bell Peppers, Foraged Mushrooms, Broccoli, Pico de Gallo,

Roasted Potatoes, New England Cheddar, and Swiss

Sweets

Eggnog Cheese Cake, Gingerbread Men, Candy Canes,

Decadence Dark Chocolate Cake, Assorted Christmas Minis, Christmas Pudding

WHERE: The VERVE - Crowne Plaza Hotel

1360 Worcester Street

Natick, MA 01760

WHEN: Sunday, December 21, from 11am-2pm

COST: Adults: $34 per person

Children: $16 (ages four to twelve; kids three-and under are complimentary)

Photos with Santa are free of charge

MORE INFO: Call 508-416-1352 or visit www.thepantrynatick.com

About Pantry:

Pantry, the signature restaurant, champions the art of American cooking for power breakfasts, social lunches, and business dinners. Reminiscent of a modern-day version of Julia Child’s kitchen, Pantry is a treasure trove of design features that weave culinary “tools of the trade” into the room’s architecture. “Chandeliers” of silverware, walls constructed of rolling pins and muffin tins, and video monitors showing episodes of such iconic cooking shows as Julia Child’s The French Chef and Graham Kerr’s The Galloping Gourmet alongside Rachael Ray’s 30 Minute Meals and Emeril Lagasse’s Emeril Live. The Pantry menu is what truly takes center stage in Pantry, with a modern and clever take on American comfort food. Fresh seafood, prime cuts of meat, composed salads, sandwiches and desserts give a deliberate nod to regional influences of the American cooking scene.