The Idea Specialists™ at Belmont at Park Bridge in Alpharetta, Georgia, are already getting excited about Thanksgiving! They’re once again having the great “stuffing vs dressing” debate, researching all things cranberry, and making sure they’ve signed up for the annual Turkey Trot. And this year, they’re also going to try something new to them—tandoori turkey!
Veterans Day
But before Thanksgiving comes Veterans Day, which honors U.S. veterans for their patriotism, love of country, and willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good. In Alpharetta, American Legion Post 201 will celebrate with its eighth annual Cruz-In Car Show Saturday, November 9, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. This FREE event will feature everything from classic to muscle cars, music, activities for the kiddos, and hamburgers, hotdogs, and Brunswick stew. Oh, and of course some barbecue.
More Upcoming Events
Even before Veterans Day there is plenty of fun to be had in Awesome Alpharetta, especially at the new Helium Comedy Club at Winward Plaza. Make plans now to be in the audience for Halal Hilarity Wednesday, November 6, 2024 (doors open at 7 p.m., show starts at 8 p.m.). Organized by Philadelphia native comedians Usman Habib and Moses The Comic, this remarkable groundbreaking showcase brings together an ensemble of internationally renowned Muslim comedians for what promises to be a night of non-stop laughter and unforgettable entertainment.
Later in the month, the winter holiday season will get going full force with the lighting of the 50-foot downtown Alpharetta Christmas tree in Park Plaza Saturday, November 23, 2024, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. (actual ceremony at 6:30 p.m.). Enjoy live music, snow flurries, vignettes from Metropolitan Ballet Theatre’s The Nutcracker, sing-alongs, and more! And, Santa Claus and friends will make a guest appearance!
November 23rd is also when Alpharetta’s Annual Holiday Food Drive starts. Residents and businesses are invited to donate non-perishable goods to the North Fulton Community Charities (NFCC) Food Pantry. You can drop off items at seven Alpharetta locations during business hours or place any time on four of the wooden trees placed in downtown.
That’s also the date for the Arts Alpharetta Artists’ Holiday Market—a perfect place to find some unique gifts to give this year!
The Thanksgiving Table
So, dressing or stuffing? What’s the difference?
The Belmont at Park Bridge Idea Specialists™ will let you in on a secret—they actually like both! And there’s no way they’re going to try to settle the great debate about what the difference is…..they’ll let certain culinary experts do that.
Instead, knowing full well that everybody thinks their grandma’s recipe is best, they’re sharing two they like: Southern Living’s Cornbread Dressing and Food & Wine’s Mushroom-and-Chestnut Stuffing with Giblets.
Either would go great with tandoori turkey, a culinary delight that combines the best of East Indian flavors with that perennial American favorite roasted bird. Just think about the tandoori chicken you had on Diwali earlier this month—same concept!
Cranberry Creations
Another perennial American favorite at Thanksgiving is cranberry sauce. Some people swear by homemade, others prefer it right out of that familiar comforting can.
Another popular spin is cranberry chutney, a sweet, spicy, and tangy blend of cranberries cooked with a mix of Indian spices like cumin, coriander, and a touch of cayenne. Yep, you guessed it—it pairs beautifully with tandoori turkey!
This is also the time to try out some different cranberry juice mock- and cocktails while gathering in your luxe Belmont at Park Bridge apartment home. The Ginger Shandy (another name for a Cranberry Mule) is a perfect mix of sweet, zest, and effervescence that nicely balances out the heavy holiday foods (we’re looking at you, macaroni and cheese, and sweet potato casserole!).
Gobble, Gobble!
No, wait—it’s the Gobble Wobble! Alpharetta’s ninth annual Thanksgiving Day 5K/10K and Fun Run.
Sign the whole family up to make memories Thursday, November 28, 2024. Connect with the community, enjoy the outdoors, and kick off Thanksgiving with a sense of accomplishment and camaraderie. All races will start at Halcyon, the earliest at 7:45 a.m.
