Dates & times
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- 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Annual Thanksgiving Dinner With NYSN Members and Friends, Nov. 26
Turkey is one of three entrée choices at this Thanksgiving dinner: guests can also select maple-glazed ham or vegetarian pumpkin-and-cheese ravioli. The prix-fixe menu includes a choice of starter and dessert, plus three sides.
Three sides, and choices beyond turkey
The appetizer options are butternut squash soup with crispy sage and pumpkin seeds, or Autumn Salad with ricotta salata, local apple, candied walnuts, shaved fennel, red endive, baby gem lettuce and cider vinaigrette.
For an entrée, choose Orange Rosemary Rubbed Turkey Breast with sweet onion gravy and cranberry compote; Maple Glazed Ham; or Pumpkin & Cheese Ravioli with brown butter and crispy sage. The listing identifies the ravioli as vegetarian.
Diners choose three sides from Maple Glazed Sweet Potatoes with Marshmallows, Roasted Garlic Red Bliss Mashed Potatoes, Cranberry Apple Stuffing, Brown Sugar Roast Carrots and Brussels Au Gratin. Dessert is a choice of Rustic Apple Tart or Pumpkin Cheesecake.
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The meal has a social opening and an optional linger
The group meets at the bar at 6 p.m., with dinner seating scheduled for 6:30. Afterward, guests may stay to mingle; the listed event window ends at 8:30 p.m., but no separate end time is given for the post-dinner gathering.
The listing welcomes people attending on their own and says many guests do. It also cautions that ordering as a large group may make service somewhat disorderly, and asks diners to be patient after placing their orders.
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From bar meet-up to dinner
The scheduled evening moves from a bar gathering to dinner, with an optional chance to continue socializing afterward. The published event window runs through 8:30 p.m.; the later gathering has no separate listed end time.
Thursday, November 26, 2026 · Bar
- Meet the group for a cocktail.
- Guests may stay to mingle; no time is specified.
Thursday, November 26, 2026 · Stout at Grand Central
- Sit down for the Thanksgiving feast.
The practical details
Thursday, November 26, 2026
The event is listed for 6–8:30 p.m. EST. Meet the group at the bar at 6 p.m.; dinner seating is scheduled for 6:30 p.m.
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Stout at Grand Central
The dinner is listed on the second floor at 60 East 41st Street at Park Avenue, New York, NY 10017.
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Book through NYSN
A reservation requires NYSN membership and is made through the New York Social Network event page. NYSN’s FAQ says standard membership is free to join. The Meetup listing says its RSVPs represent only part of the event’s attendance, so use the NYSN page for booking.
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The seat hold and meal are separate payments
A required $10 seat hold is paid in advance through NYSN and does not go toward dinner. The meal is listed as $55 plus tax and tip, totaling $75, payable at the restaurant; guests are asked to bring cash. The two listed payments total $85.
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Ages 21 and older
The listed dress code is neat casual. The event welcomes guests attending on their own.
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Reservations are nonrefundable
The listing says cancellations and no-shows are nonrefundable. If a guest tests positive for COVID and provides a copy of the positive test results, NYSN says it will do its best to offer credit toward future events. Credits are not assured and may not be usable for the missed event, depending on its costs.
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Check the booking page
The event copy lists 30 seats. As checked November 9, NYSN’s ticket data marked the offer sold out; check the booking page for its latest status.
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Contact the event host
The listing names Dave Cervini as the contact: [email protected].
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Getting there
Find the event venue
The event listing places the dinner at Stout at Grand Central, on the second floor at 60 East 41st Street at Park Avenue. It does not provide route-specific transit, parking or accessibility details. The map links can calculate directions from your starting point; contact NYSN about entrance or access needs before booking.
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Before you make a plan
Do I need NYSN membership to reserve?
Yes. The event page requires NYSN membership before booking; the organization’s FAQ says standard membership is free to join.
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Does the $10 seat hold cover dinner?
No. It is a required advance payment separate from the meal, listed at $75 including tax and tip and payable at the restaurant. Bring cash.
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Can I come on my own, and what is the age limit?
The listing welcomes guests attending solo and sets the age minimum at 21. The dress code is neat casual.
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Is there a vegetarian entrée?
Yes. The menu identifies Pumpkin & Cheese Ravioli with brown butter and crispy sage as vegetarian. No other dietary accommodations are specified.
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Does the after-dinner gathering run past 8:30 p.m.?
The listing says guests may stay to mingle after dinner, but gives no separate end time for that optional gathering. The event window is listed through 8:30 p.m.
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Location & Google Maps
Stout at Grand Central
2nd Floor, 60 East 41st Street at Park Avenue, New York, NY 10017
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