Gospel Pianist from Harlem New York to enlighten Thanksgiving celebrations

As Thanksgiving is celebrated in the US and known for being the celebration for the harvest of the year, MLH has taken the same notion to thank all their patrons for a good year. Yes, 22^nd November 2012 – Thanksgiving will be celebrated with a Gospel Pianist from Harlem, New York: Allan Tate will celebrate the day with gospels specifically written for the occasion, serving as a reminder of the significance of thanks. The entertainment for the evening at MLH will be provided by Sri Lanka’s much sought after all boy acapella group VOICE PRINT along with the Olivier Franc Jazz Ensemble and the sultry voice of beautiful Gabrielle Jeanselme, too.

Allan Tate

A master of Gospel and Blues music. Very moving singer and virtuoso piano player. He started to play in churches across the US in places like New Orleans in the late 50's and stayed there up to the 60's.

He played for a while in duo with the Legendary Sister Rosetta Tharpe. Then he moved to New York City, where he is based nowadays. His career took a new direction in 2011 with successful European concerts and festivals in France and Germany.

Thanksgiving Dinner – LKR4000/-nett

Cold

Cheese with Apple Salad

Vegetable Chop Salad

Cold Roast Beef with Horseradish Sauce

Assorted Sausage Salad

Apple and Potato Salad

Red Cabbage and Apple Summer slaw

BBQ Pork Salad with Fruit and Honey-Balsamic Vinaigrette

Ranch Style Chicken Salad

B.L.T. Salad with Basil Dressing and Croutons

Spicy Corn and Pepper Salad

Carvery

Whole Roasted Turkey with Natural Jus and Cranberry Sauce

Roasted Lamb Leg with Rosemary Jus

Glazed Studded Ham with Grain Mustard Sauce

Soup

Fall Spice Pumpkin Soup

Bread Station

Country Corn Bread

Herbed Cheese Biscuits

Assorted Breads

Sides

Bourbon Glazed Brussels Sprouts with Pancetta

Green Bean Casserole

Cinnamon & Honey Glazed Carrots

Chorizo and Corn Hash

Sage and Sausage Stuffing

Traditional Herbed Stuffing

Herb Smashed Potato with Country Gravy

Baked Sweet Potato

Dessert

Pecan Pie

Caramelized Apple Pie

Pumpkin Pie

Fall Berry Mousse

Chocolate Fudge Cake

Cream Cheese Iced Red Velvet Cake

Traditional Spiced Carrot Cake

Allan Tate and the Olivier Franc Jazz Quartet along with Gabrielle have flown in on SriLankan Airlines. Call the Special Events desk at 2711 711 ext: 420/455 for reservations.