Thanksgiving is less than a week away, so it’s time to start gathering all those items to make the turkey, green bean casserole, mashed potatoes and gravy, stuffing, cranberry sauce, pumpkin pie and whatever else you want to make that day.
Or, here’s another idea: You can let Sizzlin’ Sirloin Steakhouse in Terrytown or the Scotts Bluff Country Club do the cooking for you.
That’s right, both of those local businesses plan to offer a buffet full of all the delicious, traditional foods that are popular on Thanksgiving.
The Sizzlin’ Sirloin Steakhouse’s Thanksgiving buffet will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Tammy Relka, owner of the Sizzlin’ Sirloin Steakhouse, has been offering a buffet on Thanksgiving for years – first at the restaurant she operated in Mitchell and then at the restaurant she ran for five years at the Scottsbluff airport. Relka opened the Sizzlin’ Sirloin Steakhouse earlier this year.
“We’ve been doing Thanksgiving buffets for many years, and it’s been very, very popular,” Relka said. “The Thanksgiving buffet we’ll do [at Sizzlin’ Sirloin Steakhouse] will be similar to the one we had at the airport.”
In order to take part in the Thanksgiving buffet at Sizzlin’ Sirloin Steakhouse, people must call ahead to make reservations. There are reservation time slots for every 30 minutes beginning at 10 a.m. Relka estimates that 300 to 400 people will enjoy the buffet on Thanksgiving.
“We do everything by reservation, so the sooner you call, the better off you’re going to be because time slots do fill up fast,” she said. “We’ll only be able to take about 40 reservations every 30 minutes.”
The cost for the Thanksgiving buffet is $20 for adults and $18 for seniors, and kids are $1.50 times their age. The price includes a drink.
The Thanksgiving buffet will feature both breakfast items, including biscuits and gravy, scrambled eggs, fried potatoes, pancakes and waffles, as well as traditional Thanksgiving food, including turkey, ham, roast beef, mashed potatoes, stuffing, corn, dinner rolls, salads, pumpkin pie, pecan pie, and a few other desserts.
The Thanksgiving buffet at the Scotts Bluff Country Club will also feature a wide variety of food items, and is open to the public. That buffet will run from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
New menu items at Sizzlin’ Sirloin Steakhouse
Relka said people will soon notice some new items on their menu.
“We’ve been working on it pretty hard,” she said. “We’re going to keep what’s on our original menu, but we’re going to add to it. We’ve got some fun things coming, and I think it will interest a lot of people.”
Also, for those who haven’t noticed, the Sizzlin’ Sirloin Steakhouse began offering a Sunday Brunch Buffet in October. It’s available every Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Relka, who also offered a buffet at the restaurant she ran at the Scottsbluff airport, said the Sunday Brunch Buffet at the Sizzlin’ Sirloin Steakhouse has been quite popular.
“We’ve been packing the house every Sunday,” she said.
The Sunday Brunch Buffet includes a wide selection of both breakfast and lunch items. Breakfast items include scrambled eggs, fried potatoes, and biscuits and gravy, and the buffets rotate meats such as sausage links, sausage patties, bacon, pancakes, French toast, and waffles.
The lunch part of the buffet includes roast beef, mashed potatoes and gravy, a vegetable, a salad, desserts and two other entrees that rotate from week to week, including ham, fried chicken, meatloaf, lasagna, and different pastas.
“At the airport, we kept the buffet pretty much the same, but here in town, we’re changing the buffet up so each week people will find something different,” Relka said.
The cost for the Sunday Brunch Buffet is $12 for adults (over 10 years old), $10 for seniors, $7 for kids ages 5-10, and kids under 5 are free.
Main Moon Buffet open on Thanksgiving
Main Moon Buffet in Scottsbluff will be open on Thanksgiving from 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
The first 50 people to visit Main Moon Buffet that day will receive a gift.
As a reminder, Main Moon Buffet also offers a buffet-to-go option, and they also deliver. The delivery fee is only $2 in a 5-mile range.
New pasta pass at Pesto Italian Restaurant in Mitchell
Pesto Italian Restaurant in Mitchell has a special holiday offer going on right now called the Pesto Pasta Pass.
Each $100 pasta pass is good for 12 entrees, excluding steaks. The 12 entrees may be used anytime until the pass expires on Dec. 31, 2020. Free non-alcoholic drinks are included with each pass.
It’s important to note that only 100 Pesto Pasta Passes will be sold. To purchase a pass, either stop by the restaurant at 1344 Center Ave. in Mitchell or call the business at 308-424-1055.
Santa coming to TC & More
Kids will have a chance to meet Santa on Tuesday, Dec. 10, from 5-7 p.m. at TC & More in downtown Scottsbluff.
This will be a great time, too, for parents and their children to check out the large toy department at TC & More, featuring toys for all age groups.
Free gift wrapping is available with any purchase. Also keep in mind TC & More’s 20 percent off any one regular-priced item coupon in the current issue of Nspire Today! magazine.
New menu at The Mixing Bowl Cafe
The Mixing Bowl Cafe recently came out with its new menu, featuring a variety of yummy breakfast and lunch items.
The attached picture shows some of the many choices on the new menu.
The Mixing Bowl is located in Gering at 1945 10th St. They’re open on Mondays and Wednesdays through Fridays from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. They’re also open on Saturdays from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. and on Sundays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. They’re closed on Tuesdays.
Keep in mind, too, that breakfast is served all day at The Mixing Bowl.
Also, don’t forget to use The Mixing Bowl’s 15 percent off purchase coupon in Nspire Today! magazine.
Christmas Open House at The Garden Gate in Bayard
You can stay plenty busy this holiday season checking out the many holiday and Christmas open houses at area businesses.
Another Christmas Open House to put on your calendar is the one at The Garden Gate, located at 336 Main St. in Bayard. Their open house is Dec. 6-7.
We would also like to point out that right now at The Garden Gate, customers can receive 25 percent off any Thanksgiving centerpiece.
Did You Know?
The Daily Grind in Gering offers specialty coffee drinks, Italian sodas and smoothies as well as breakfast and lunch items. You can check out their daily lunch specials on their Facebook page.
Coupon of the Week
Need a Winter Royalty dress? A Bridal Affair in Scottsbluff has a large selection of Winter Royalty dresses, and the best part is you can get 25 percent off a Winter Royalty dress using the coupon that’s in Nspire Today! magazine. The offer expires Dec. 31.
Black Friday Sale at Nebraska Shirt Company
Nebraska Shirt Company in downtown Scottsbluff will have its Black Friday Sale on Nov. 29 from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The sale will take place both online and in-store.
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Spotlight on Skyler Sullivan of FreshFoods in Torrington
Skyler Sullivan is the meat manager at FreshFoods in Torrington. Before taking over that position about six months ago, he worked at FreshFoods in Gering for a year as the meat clerk.
Sullivan said he loves working for FreshFoods.
“I enjoy the people and the atmosphere, and I enjoy doing butcher work,” he said. “Also, [owners Ben and Kerri Dishman] are really good people to work for.”
The 27-year-old Sullivan is a 2011 graduate of Pine Ridge Job Corps. He has two children – Freya, 8 months, and Zyniah, 2. His fiance is Keota Cheromiah.
When he’s not working, Sullivan said he enjoys spending time with his family.
“I have two daughters, so my free time is always spent doing things with them,” he said. “I really enjoy spending time with my family.”
Sullivan added that he and his family have enjoyed becoming part of the Torrington community.
“It’s a great community,” he said. “People are really nice here. They’re easy to get along with. My plan is to stay here as long as I can to gain as much knowledge as I can. I really like my job. I had never managed anything before, so this has been a new experience for me.“
Sullivan said he appreciates the opportunity he’s been given to run the meat department at FreshFoods in Torrington.
“In Gering, within a year, I had learned how to do pork and beef and started cutting on the saw, and I excelled a lot faster at it than they thought I would, so they decided to give me a shot at doing this, which I appreciate,” he said.
Sullivan said he recommends FreshFoods for a number of reasons.
“Our quality of meat is a very high standard,” he said. “Plus, all of our employees are very friendly. Our number one thing is customer service. We would like people to come in and give us a shot because I know they would be impressed with the friendly service, the quality of our food, and everything else this store has to offer.”
Tidbits
How would you like to win $1,500 shimmering diamond earrings? You have that chance at Tallmon’s in Scottsbluff. Anyone who makes a purchase there will be entered into a drawing to win those beautiful earrings. .. Johnson Cashway Lumber in Gering has a holiday sale going on right now featuring $100 off select Traeger grills. Sale ends Dec. 2. … WEL-Life, an assisted living residence in Scottsbluff, is offering $500 off the first three months’ rent. … At Main Street Appliance in Gering, customers can save up to $500 on qualifying kitchen and laundry appliances. … Children will have an opportunity to have breakfast with Santa on Saturday, Dec. 7, from 9-11 a.m. at Marketplace & Companies in Mitchell, located at 1344 Center Ave. On this day, children will be served “Santa” pancakes with strawberries and whip cream and a drink for only $8.95. Parents are also welcome to enjoy breakfast with their children. Kids will have an opportunity to have their photo taken with Santa. In addition, there will be free cookies offered by Hello Cookie Company. … Christmas decor and ornaments are 25% off at TC & More in downtown Scottsbluff. … Tossed & Found in Scottsbluff is celebrating Small Business Saturday, Nov. 30, with refreshments, discounts and drawings. … First State Bank is presenting Wild Lights at the Riverside Zoo in Scottsbluff on Dec. 6-8 and Dec. 13-15 from 5-7 p.m. … The Tangled Tumbleweed in Scottsbluff will have a new rotating brunch menu starting Dec. 1. It will be available from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the first and third Sundays of each month through April. … Need a Christmas gift idea? Consider a gift card from Infinity A Salon in Scottsbluff. They’ll be having a special holiday offer on their gift cards from Dec. 15-21. Customers will be able to get a $100 gift card for $75, a $75 gift card for $60, a $50 gift card for $40, or a $25 gift card for $20.
Here’s some other holiday open houses to mark on your calendars:
• The Gift Shop’s Holiday Open House is Dec. 2. The Gift Shop is located inside Regional West Medical Center in Scottsbluff. The Gift Shop’s open house will feature a whopping 40 percent off any item. There will also be free cookies and hot cider. If you haven’t been to The Gift Shop lately, they’ve recently stocked their shelves with a plethora of fun Christmas items. The open house kicks off The Gift Shop’s fun 12 Days of Christmas. You can view each day’s specials in the picture next to this column.
- The Bible Book Shop’s Christmas Open House is Dec. 5-7. Customers will receive 20 percent off all regular-priced items. There will also be refreshments, giveaways, and drawings. In addition, everyone who comes into the store during its open house will receive a free gift as well as a special piece of paper that customers will unfold to see whether they’ve won a deep discount offer, a gift card, or even a free item from the store. The Bible Book Shop is located in downtown Scottsbluff. They’ll be open Dec. 5 and Dec. 6 from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and they’ll be open later than usual on Saturday, Dec. 7, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Prairie Pines Quilt Shop’s Christmas Open House is Dec. 6-7. They’ll be open on Friday, Dec. 6, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and on Saturday, Dec. 7, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Those days will feature hourly specials, 20 percent off regular-priced items excluding certain items, door prizes, and ruler demos. There will also be free holiday cookies. Prairie Pines Quilt Shop is located in Gering by FreshFoods.
- A Bridal Affair in downtown Scottsbluff will have its Holiday Open House on Saturday, Dec. 7, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Stop by that day to get 25 to 50 percent off select prom, wedding, homecoming, and bridesmaids dresses. There will also be drawings for gift cards and other special prizes. A Bridal Affair is also planning to have free wedding cake samples that day.
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