November 08, 2007

Old Main to feature Thanksgiving fare on Nov. 14

by Christi Mathis

CARBONDALE, Ill. — Thanksgiving at Old Main in the Southern Illinois University Carbondale Student Center is a tasty way to kick off your holiday season. Luncheon serving is from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 14.

The menu features glazed sliced ham, whole roasted turkey served from a carving station, homemade cornbread dressing, candied sweet potatoes, green bean casserole, cranberry sauce, pumpkin rolls, soup and salad bar. The cost is $6.75. Dessert offerings, available for $1.75, include pumpkin pie, chocolate cream pie and bread pudding with rum sauce. There will be no menu orders during the luncheon.

Those planning to attend should make reservations by calling 618/453-5277. Old Main Restaurant accepts major credit cards, meal cards and Debit Dawg. Alumni Association members get a 10 percent discount.