Christmas in Connecticut isn’t just a movie. Check out this themed restaurant at Foxwoods – The Providence Journal

LEDYARD, CONNECTICUT Can't wait for holiday sparkle with festive food and drink? A restaurant at Foxwoods Resort Casino in nearby Connecticut, has you covered.

Christmas at Cedars Steak & Oysters might be serving aturkey feast for lunch Thursday, but their Santa-themed dinner and cocktails are on the menu for dinner.In fact,the special menu is already being offered each Thursday through Sunday through December.

Cedars hosted a media dinnerlast week to unveil a restaurant decorated bymore than 5,000 ornaments. Red and green ones have transformed the bar area into a festive wash of color, while the dining room is a vision in glittering gold.

The scene will put even a Grinch into the mood, especially if you begin with the cocktail bearing that name. A drink that starts with green Midori liqueur might soundsweet but it'sbalanced with rum and tart lemon-line flavors. Also on the cocktail menu is the Sugar Cookie with RumChata, vanilla vodka, white chocolate liqueur and a splash of cream, and a Holiday Mimosa.

Desserts, too, are perfectly themed with a Yule Log and Candy Cane Chocolate Mousse.

For savory dishes, start with a holiday salad or a charcuterie board filled with meats and cheeses.

Rudolph's Ribs,tender braised short ribs sitting atop a creamy polenta with baby Brussels sprouts, is the star here. But the menu also offers something not often seen on menus - individual Beef Wellingtons named Santa's Bundles. Filet mignon are coated with mushroom duxelle and wrapped in puff pastry for a special treat.A traditional prime rib is offered as is a Christmas Duck Breast.

OnDec. 18 and 19 from 8:30 to 11 a.m.,Cedars is hosting Breakfast with Santa.Reservations are suggested at foxwoods.com/breakfastwithsanta/ and onecan also reserve for the Christmas dinners on the site.

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The Mystic Market Kitchen & Eatery is on the concourse in the Great Cedar Hotel

It sells ingredients and makes gourmet mealsfor take-out.Owned and operated by The Coastal Gourmet Group, they havea focus on handmade artisan foods made from locally sourced ingredients.

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A two-story, 12,000-plus square foot space where guestsplace live bets via windows and kiosks. An LED screen that is 50 feet by 30 feet anchors the restaurant which also has multiple TVs. There areVIP rooms, two full bars with24 beers on tap, and a restaurant serving a pub-style menu of burgers, wings and more.

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Christmas in Connecticut isn't just a movie. Check out this themed restaurant at Foxwoods - The Providence Journal