Thanksgiving Dinner at The Four Seasons
In yesterday's blog, I told you about eating Thanksgiving brunch at the fabulous Per Se restaurant.  I was happy to have all afternoon to walk off that meal because for dinner, we were invited to join Dolly Lenz and her family at one of my favorite places in New York City, The Four Seasons.  Dolly www.dollylenz.com is vice-chairman at Prudential Douglas Elliman in Manhattan and has been the top-selling real estate broker in the United States. She also happens to be my daughter, Alexis's real estate agent. It was such a fun evening filled with laughter and great food.
1 My daughter Alexis, Joseph Lenz, Jennifer Lenz, and me at The Four Seasons Thanksgiving dinner. We had a great time and the food was delicious.
2 Alexis and Joseph laughed a lot - the stories!
3 Kevin was very happy with his turkey dinner.
4 Julian, one of The Four Season's owners, poured wine, sliced truffles, and flirted with all the women!
5 Dolly Lenz, our hostess for the evening, was so much fun!
6 Martin Miller, Darcy Miller Nussbaum's dad, stopped by to say hello. He was there with his lovely family.
7 Daisy Miller Nussbaum looking very stylish
8 Ella Bea Nussbaum looked so darling.
9 Every table was given a beautiful roasted turkey.
10 I had buttery and briny oysters to start.
11 A crab meat salad with shavings of white truffle - it was very good, I was told.
12 What is Alexis contemplating?
13 And what is Kevin thinking about?
14 What is Joseph really thinking?
15 Ah, that's better - there seem to be many wine glasses!
16 Here we are awaiting dessert.
17 A dining table very well used
18 A very divine Grand Marnier souffle
I just love your blog, but I wonder about something. Doesn't Kevin Sharkey have a family of his own? He seems to spend all of his holidays with you.
Posted by: Patty | December 2nd, 2009 at 1:27 am
martha - our thanksgiving is in october in canada - more enjoyable with the time before christmas - glad you all enjoyed your meal out. are you not displeased that your show cannot be seen in canada?
Posted by: joan fraser | December 2nd, 2009 at 1:57 am
SMILE that's all I can do. Cause it looked like there was for sure all types of fun going on. I love love LOVE to see people happy!
Posted by: K L Brown | December 2nd, 2009 at 2:07 am
Hi Martha, it looks like a great evening with special people and amazing food. The Four Seasons One of the best places in New York. I love the Pool Room beautiful dining room and delicious food. Darcey's daughters look so adorable and cute. Thank you for sharing!
Posted by: Rowaida Flayhan | December 2nd, 2009 at 2:21 am
After seeing these delicious photos, I'm convinced that having Thanksgiving at a restaurant is an AWESOME idea!
Posted by: Lynn from For Love or Funny | December 2nd, 2009 at 7:13 am
Loved last photo of Ms. Lenz hands which seemed to express Thanks.
Posted by: ann | December 2nd, 2009 at 9:05 am
MY QUESTION WAS THE SAME AS "PATTY." DOES KEVIN HAVE ANY FAMILY OF HIS OWN? ANYWAY THE MEAL LOOKED SPECTACULAR. AND I KNOW IT FELT GOOD TO SIT BACK FOR A CHANGE AND JUST ENJOY THE MEAL BEING PREPARED BY SOMEONE ELSE...I'M LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING YOU ON "WHATEVER MARTHA" TONIGHT...
Posted by: dolly grazionale | December 2nd, 2009 at 9:17 am
Hi Martha,
That turkey looks almost as brown as your Turkey 101 with the cheesecloth, and a lot of carving going on too with a bird at each table. What a great place to be for a holiday meal with family and friends. Lucky you and thanks for sharing your day with us! Trish
Posted by: Trish | December 2nd, 2009 at 9:53 am
What a FABULOUS dinner. Good food and good friends. Nothing better
Posted by: Tamara | December 2nd, 2009 at 12:29 pm
Martha,
What a great Thanksgiving you had! I have always been more traditional, sharing a homecooked meal with either family or friends in someone's home. But this all looks so fabulous we may have to go into the city next year and dine out with special people just as you did. I am such a fan of Darcy Miller, her daughters are darling!! Thanks for sharing all your great photos.
Posted by: susan raisch | December 2nd, 2009 at 1:17 pm
Looks like an Awesome Thanksgiving!
Posted by: Sandy Lane | December 2nd, 2009 at 2:06 pm
It just looks like the w-h-o-l-e Thanksgiving day was wonderful, Martha! What better time to be with goodgood friends and family, to celebrate good things and bountiful blessings in our lives!
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How neat that you bumped into Darcy's family, and (gasp!) those girls of hers!...they are going to be little heartbreakers later in life! They are beautiful little girls, and she should be so proud! They are absolutely dear!
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God has richly blessed you, Martha! I hope you were able to at least, on that busy day of feasting and downright fun, you were able to experience a reflective moment to acknowledge and give thanks for all the goodness our Lord has afforded.
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Posted by: Cindy Bricker | December 2nd, 2009 at 3:03 pm
I have had thoughts similar to those posted above concerning Kevin. He seems happy to be included in holidays, weekends in Maine, living in Alexis' building and wonderful trips....like a member of your family. And, he is, of course, entitled to privacy concerning his own family.
Posted by: lil | December 2nd, 2009 at 3:16 pm
What a great day!!! Brunch at per se and dinner at the Four Seasons!!! Definitely beats cooking!!!
Posted by: Will | December 2nd, 2009 at 11:03 pm
A whole roasted turkey for each table. YUMM !! Sounds like good eating to me.
Posted by: Edna/HandmadeDiva | December 2nd, 2009 at 11:29 pm
Hi Martha, What a fabulous day all of you must have had on Thanksgiving Day. Everyone, including you, must have had a fantastic time eating all of that delicious food and enjoying all of that wonderful wine. I love your photos, especially the ones of two of Darcy's little girls. They are so cute! Thanks for being on 'Ask Martha' twice this week. Even if I can't get through with a question, I absolutely love to listen every time you are on. Jan
Posted by: Jan Erickson | December 2nd, 2009 at 11:44 pm
Nise click and always your blog lead to great inspiration for me.
Posted by: cookeaze | December 3rd, 2009 at 10:56 am
hi Martha im Dwight Jason we always watch your show together with my mom everyday and we love the way you talk the way you cook and also we love your attitude the way you treat your staffs .and i always copy your recipe because i think that your recipe is delicious even though i cannot make it because some of the ingredients are not available here in the Philippines. and i am always dreaming to be a part of your show because i have a cooking skills to share with your audience and it is a big big pleasure for me to be a part of your show but i think this is only just a dream. even though im just a 22 years old but i have the passion in cooking since i was grade 3 student. tank you Martha. we love you continue to your good work and GOD WILL ALWAYS BLESS YOU. TAKE CARE ALWAYS!!
Posted by: dwight jason | December 4th, 2009 at 4:15 am
Now that it is the holiday season, I am always shopping for unique and beautiful decorations. Whenever I find something I like, I pick it up and it is always from the Martha Stewart Collection. The attention to detail, the quality and price is amazing. Thank-you for making your holiday decorations mine as well.
Posted by: April Riso | December 4th, 2009 at 11:09 am
Hi Martha, There is a great new bread dip available at Billy's Bakery in Fairfield, Ct, It is called Tah-Dah and is in the cooler section of the bakery....Picky people LOVE this new product!! Try it!
Posted by: lindacoursen | December 4th, 2009 at 11:56 pm
I guess even the famed Martha Stewart needs to take a break
from cooking a Thanksgiving feast at home. After all the years of
Thanksgiving TV shows, it must be nice for you to have someone else
prepare the meal.
Posted by: bill obrien | December 8th, 2009 at 6:35 pm