Rupert and Ruby’s Thanksgiving Feast

Overview

It's a family affair at Rupert and Ruby; during its stint on Stanley Street, the IconPark's season two winner has become a home away from home for ex-pats and Aussies alike. Staying true to their American roots, the team is kicking off their first Thanksgiving celebration, bringing unwitting Sydneysiders a foodfest frenzy, USA style.

Prompted by head chef Eli Challenger's nostalgia for the big family Thanksgivings of his youth, the meal will include all the standard trimmings — think turkey, cranberry sauce and stuffing — but "made fancier" in typical Rupert and Ruby fashion. Eli's spin on the classics will include smoked and roasted turkey, candied yams, and roasted Brussels sprouts. The most important rule of thumb for any Thanksgiving banquet is to save room for dessert: Eli's twist will be his spiced pumpkin cheesecake.

The holiday, of course, is about more than just good food. "This year I finally have friends and family here," Eli jokes, a clear nod to his wife Ruby and pal/Fat Rupert's business partner Aaron Pearce. The feast will be a kind of culmination event for the restaurant as they enter their last month with IconPark, but patrons can sleep easy as this dynamic trio is already on the search for a permanent space we can all call home. This grand celebration of family, friends and food is selling out fast, so get your tickets here. For those who stuffed up, a few walk-in tables will also be reserved.

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