Thanksgiving comes early to Craft

 
Chef Tom Colicchio, owner of Craft and star of "Top Chef," is making a special appearance at Craft Los Angeles this Saturday. And he's bringing with him an assortment of Thanksgiving offerings to serve up long before the big Turkey Day arrives. 

Craft will celebrate a taste of things to come by serving a family-style tasting menu for $85 per person from 2 to 8 p.m., Saturday. Reservations can be made online or by phone.  The menu is subject to change, but includes standard Thanksgiving main courses such as roast free-range turkey and autumn vegetables as well as more unorthodox dishes, including red kuri squash and ricotta cavatelli.

First courses include wild boar terrine with spiced pears and endive salad with pomegranate and pickled pumpkin. Finish off with chocolate pecan pie or pumpkin bread pudding for dessert.

Craft, 10100 Constellation Blvd., Los Angeles; (310) 279-4180; www.craftlosangeles.com

-- Max Diamond

Photo credit: Los Angeles Times