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2017 Downtown Saint Paul Holiday Happenings

Handel’s Messiah Basilica of St. Mary & Ordway Concert Hall

December 14 – 15

DOT Park Square Theatre

December 8 – January 7, 2018

Rice Park Grand Opening / Tree Lighting & WinterSkate at Landmark Plaza

Tree Lighting: November 18 Skating: Nov. 18, 2017 – Feb. 4, 2018

Annie Ordway Theater December 7 – 31

Hill House Holidays James J. Hill House

December 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

Katie McMahon’s Celtic Christmas The O’Shaughnessy Auditorium

December 22

The 131st Saint Paul Winter Carnival Downtown Saint Paul

January 25 – February 10, 2018

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The Saint Paul Hotel ~ Where treasured holiday memories are waiting to be madeTwinkling lights and a glowing fireplace. Garland-twined railings and hat-tipping gentility.

For more than a century, we have welcomed couples, families and friends into our

delightful elegance to create treasured holiday memories amid a picture-perfect setting.

Reconnect with the magic of the season. Enjoy a traditional Afternoon Tea. Step back in time

with It’s A Wonderful Life ~ A Live Radio Play. Ice skate with your sweetheart. Stroll through

Rice Park, resplendent with thousands of lights. Come inside and warm up at our fireplace.

At The Saint Paul Hotel, there are so many ways to share a special moment with friends or loved ones.

Comfort and joy — guaranteed.

For more information, rates or reservations, call The Saint Paul Hotel at 651-292-9292

or visit saintpaulhotel.com.

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On Everyone’s List.

Thanksgiving Day Three Course Prix Fixe Menu Starters ~ Choice of One of The FollowingPumpkin Bisque Soup with Crème FraîcheStrawberry Spinach SaladRoasted Beet SaladCaesar Salad

Entrées ~ Choice of One of The FollowingOven Roasted Turkey with Giblet Pan GravyHoney Glazed Ham with Apple Raisin ChutneyPrime RibRoast Beef TenderloinGrilled Filet of BeefBourbon Pork ChopWalleyeSalmonSea Bass

Dessert ~ Choice of One of The FollowingPumpkin Pie Pecan PieTurtle Tart

Children’s Menu Also Available

Christmas Day Three Course Prix Fixe Menu Starters ~ Choice of One of The FollowingRoasted Butternut Squash Soup with Candied ChestnutsCream of Minnesota Wild Rice SoupRoasted Beet SaladCaesar Salad

EntréEs ~ Choice of One of The FollowingOven Roasted Turkey with Giblet Pan GravyHoney Glazed Ham with Apple Raisin ChutneyPrime RibDuck BreastGrilled Filet of BeefBourbon Pork ChopGrilled ChickenSalmon Lamb ChopsSea BassLobster

Dessert ~ Choice of One of The FollowingGolden Raisin Bread PuddingPecan PieTurtle Tart

Children’s Menu Also Available

For more information, descriptions, prices or reservations, call 651-224-7455 or visit stpaulgrill.com. The Thanksgiving and Christmas Prix Fixe menus are available from 11:00am – 7:00pm.

Thanksgiving Brunch 9:00am to 3:00pm ~ $30.95

Cold SideboardGolden Beet Bisque

Mixed Greens with Candied Walnuts, Roasted Wild Apples, Radishes with a Blueberry Vinaigrette

Seasonal Fruit Display Shrimp Cocktail

Carnival Cauliflower Salad with Golden Raisins, Toasted Pecans and Arugula

Hot SideboardChef Carved, Slow Roasted Turkey with Natural Pan Gravy & Cranberry Sauce

Chef Carved, Bourbon-Brown Sugar Glazed Ham

Sage Cornbread DressingRoasted Yams with Maple Brandy

Caramel SauceMashed Idaho PotatoesGreen Bean Casserole

Seared Beet Marinade Salmon, Bacon and Spinach Sauté, Grapefruit Emulsion and Citrus Supremes

Smoked Bacon & Breakfast SausageClassic Eggs Benedict

Freshly Made Malted Waffles with Caramel Bananas, Cherry Sauce & Apple Compote

Made to Order Omelet Station

The Saint Paul Hotel’s Grand Dessert Display including: Seasonal Pies, Cakes, Petite Mousse

Cups, Petit Fours, and Holiday Themed Desserts

For more information and reservations, call 651-228-3855 or visit mstcafe.com.

M ST. Cafe’s spectacular holiday brunch feasts are inspired

by our award-winning Sunday brunch!

M ST. Cafe recently received two awards from OpenTable:

“Top 10 Best Overall Restaurants” and

“Diners’ Choice Award.” M ST. Cafe was also chosen for “Best Service,” “Best Value”

and “Great for Brunch” by OpenTable Diners.

M ST. Cafe serves breakfast, lunch and Sunday brunch.

Sunday brunch is offered every Sunday from 9:00 am – 2:00 pm.

New Year’s Brunch 9:00am to 2:00pm ~ $26.95

Cold SideboardCrayfish Bisque

Romaine & Burgundy Butter Lettuce, Marcoona Almonds, Feta, Dried Dates and Peppadew

Peppers with a Champagne Vinaigrette Seasonal Fruit Display

Shrimp Cocktail Wild Mushroom and Barley Salad

Hot SideboardChef Carved, Prime Rib of Beef Au Jus

with Horseradish SauceDauphinoise Potatoes

Roasted Broccoli with Currants, Cipollini and Capers

Seared Salmon, Warm Lobster Panzenella Salad, Balsamic Reduction with a Lobster Beurre Blanc

Smoked Bacon & Breakfast Sausage House Braised Pork Belly Benedict with Violet

Mustard HollandaiseFreshly Made Malted Waffles with Caramel Bananas, Cherry Sauce & Apple Compote

Made to Order Omelet Station

The Saint Paul Hotel’s Grand Dessert Display including: Seasonal Pies, Cakes, Petite Mousse

Cups, Petit Fours, Holiday Themed Desserts and a Chef Attended Dessert Station

Christmas Brunch 9:00am to 3:00pm ~ $30.95

Cold SideboardCreamy Onion Bisque

Mixed Greens with Baby Spinach, Toasted Pistachios, Orange Segments, Port

Poached Pearl Onions, Goat Cheese and Blood Orange Vinaigrette

Seasonal Fruit Display Shrimp Cocktail

Cous Cous Salad with Bacon Lardons, Dried Figs, Fine Herbs and Toasted Pinenuts

Hot SideboardChef Carved, Prime Rib of Beef Au Jus

with Horseradish SauceChef Carved, House Smoked Pork Pastrami

with Apricot Mustarda Roasted Pear & Brie Bread Pudding

Pancetta & Blue Cheese Au Gratin Potatoes Roasted Brussels Sprouts with

Caramelized Onions, Toasted Walnuts, Parmesan Cheese & Balsamic Reduction

Whole Grain Mustard Crusted Salmon, Celery Root Puree with a Watercress-Truffle Salad

Smoked Bacon & Breakfast SausageDuck Confit Benedict with

Pickled Fennel and Foyot Sauce Freshly Made Malted Waffles with Caramel Bananas, Cherry Sauce & Apple Compote

Made to Order Omelet Station

The Saint Paul Hotel’s Grand Dessert Display including: Seasonal Pies, Cakes, Petite Mousse

Cups, Petits Fours, and Holiday Themed Desserts, Bananas Fosters StationFor more information and reservations,

call 651-228-3855 or visit mstcafe.com.

Reserve your seat online at saintpaulhotel.com or for more information call 651-228-3860. Enjoy the show and spend the night! Inquire about our special guestroom rate for It’s A Wonderful Life.

Lunch Performances ~ 1:00 pm

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It’s A Wonderful Life ~ A Live Radio P layThe Saint Paul Hotel’s holiday classic, It’s A Wonderful Life, now in its 12th year, comes to life as a live

1940s WCCO radio drama, complete with an onstage sound effects master! George Bailey’s story remains

as heartwarming as ever, as he is shown how his life touched so many other lives.

Don’t miss your chance to experience the magic of this timeless tale with your whole family!

Stupendous! Hotel staff was superb and the place had great holiday bustle and beauty. – John B.

A very special group of cast members returning year after year to make holiday magic. – Barbara B.

Lunch and Dinner menus

1st course lunch ~ Roasted Cauliflower Bisque with Chive Oil & Poached Pears (Vegetarian & Gluten-Free) 1st course dinner ~ Mixed Greens with Roasted Root Vegetables, Pears, Dried Cranberries, Toasted

Pinenuts, Shaved Parmesan & Apple Cider Vinaigrette (Vegetarian & Gluten-Free) 2nd course lunch and dinner ~ Pork Roulade with Apples and Dates, Roasted Banana Mostarda,

Creamed Yam Puree and Roasted Brussel Sprout Succotash (Gluten-Free) 3rd course lunch and dinner ~ Eggnog Gateaux with Nutmeg Cremeux with Vanilla Mousse, Sugar

Cookie, Dulce Glaze & Whipped Cream

2017 Performance Schedule

Dinner Performances ~ 7:00 pm December 7, 8, 9, 10, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23

December 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24

Afternoon Tea at The Saint Paul HotelEnchanting ambiance, delectable delights and impeccable service make

our Afternoon Tea one of the Twin Cities’ best-loved traditions. Cherished by all generations, this luxuriously paced, five-course,

two-hour tea with live music is an event to be remembered.

Though especially festive during the holiday season, our seasonal Afternoon Teas are served year-round. Many 2017 Fall Harvest and weekend Holiday Teas are already

full. For best availability make reservations early.

Upcoming Afternoon TeasHoliday Tea ~ $42/pp

November 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, 19, 24, 25, 26 at 1:30 pmSundays, December 3, 10, 17, at 11:00am & 3:00pm

Tuesdays – Saturdays, December 1 – 23 and 26 – 30 at 1:30 pm

Mid-Winter Tea ~ $42/pp January 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21 and March 4, 11, 18, 25 at 1:30 pm

Specialty Afternoon Teas in 2018WintEr Carnival tEa ~ $55/pp

Sunday, January 28 at 1:00 pm

Chocolate Lover’s Tea ~ $55/pp February 3, 11, 14, 17, 18, 24, 25 at 1:30 pm

Etiquette Tea ~ $55/pp Saturday, March 24 at 1:30 pm

Kentucky Derby Tea ~ $50/pp Saturday, May 5 at 1:30pm

Spring Garden Tour Tea ~ $50/pp Saturday, May 12 at 11:00am & 3:00pm

Simply Charming Tea ~ $55/pp Sunday, June 10 at 1:30pm

Summer Garden Tour Tea ~ $50/pp Saturday, July 28 & August 11 and Sunday, July 12 & August 12 at 1:30pm

Fall Garden Tour Tea ~ $50/pp Saturday, September 15 at 1:30pm

Third Thursday Tea ~ $42/pp 1/18, 2/15, 3/15, 4/19, 5/17, 6/21, 7/19, 8/16, 9/20, 10/18, & 11/15 at 1:30pm

Call 651-228-3860 for reservations. Visit saintpaulhotel.com for Tea calendar and Tea availability. Spend the night with us!

Ask about our special guestroom rate for Afternoon Tea attendees.

Children’s Special Events and Teas 2017Children’s Halloween Tea ~ $50/pp

Sunday, October 29 at 2:00pm

Children’s Candy Cane Tea ~ $50/pp Sunday, December 3 & 17 at 11:00 am and 3:00 pm

Most 2017 Candy Cane Teas are full. For best availability make reservations early.

Call 651-228-3860 for reservations. Visit saintpaulhotel.com for information on all of our Teas and Special Events.

As evening arrives, let a cozy fireplace and traditional carols, sung by premier, local high

school choirs, warm you inside and out. At 7:30 pm the tempo changes and holiday

favorites get infused with a dose of jazz magic when singer, Erin Livingston and her

sultry vocals join musical director Marc Zee & Jon de Vaal in our intimate Lobby Bar.

Our Lobby Bar offers a buffet of seasonal sounds as rich and inviting as its one-of-a-kind

menu of sweet selections, savory bites and hip cocktails.

Erin Livingston “Jazz in the Lobby Bar” September - December, 2017 * September 9, 16, 23, * October 7, 14, 21, 28

* November 4, 11, 18, 25

* December 2, 9, 16, 23 Dec. 9 – 16 are 7:30 –11:00 pm

* December 17, “Deck The Halls”

* New Years Eve - 8:00 pm – Midnight, The Erin Livingston Trio will be playing your jazz

favorites as we count down to Auld Lang Syne.

Jazz in the Lobby Bar is 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm, unless noted. Erin also plays each Saturday, September – May. Visit saintpaulhotel.com for the complete “Jazz in the Lobby Bar” performance calendar.

Holiday Carolers in the Lobby December Performances * December 8, 9 ~ St. Agnes High School Madrigal Singers, 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

* December 15 ~ Visitation School, 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

* December 16 ~ ENCORE! From Twin Cities Women’s Choir, 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Revel in the Sounds of the Season with Live Holiday Music in the Lobby

Fabulous futures deserve flawless beginnings. Kick off your New Year in style at The Saint Paul Hotel.

Start with a divine dinner at The St. Paul Grill, then bask in the warmth of our lobby fireplace and

savor the jazz stylings of Erin Livingston’s New Year’s Eve Jazz in the Lobby Bar from 8:00 pm – Midnight,

ending with the classic, “Auld Lang Syne.” With a variety of special packages, it’s easy to plan a sublime New

Year’s Eve that you’ll remember for a lifetime.

New Year’s Eve Bed & Breakfast Package * Overnight stay in one of our luxurious guestrooms.

* A $34 per reserved guest Breakfast Credit for New Year’s Day Brunch in M ST. Cafe or from Room Service.

* Valet parking for one vehicle.

The Toast of the Town Package * Overnight stay in one of our luxurious guestrooms.

* A bottle of champagne upon arrival.

* Valet parking for one vehicle.

Play It Safe Parking Package * Overnight stay in one of our luxurious guestrooms.

* Valet parking for one vehicle.

Packages require a 6:00 pm check-in, are based on availability and are subject to change. Must be of legal drinking age for alcohol consumption.

Call 651-292-9292 or visit saintpaulhotel.com to make a reservation or for more information about all of our packages.

New Year’s Eve at Its Elegant Best, Only at The Saint Paul Hotel

At The Saint Paul Hotel we’ll mix you a festive blend of old-world charm,

modern sophistication, and timeless good cheer — all from the moment you

walk through our doors.

Flawless Events ~ Our Gift to You Enchanting. Elegant. Effortless. We bring all this, and more, to your special event.

From the moment you arrive amid Rice Park’s twinkling lights, you and your guests

will experience the unsurpassed quality of our legendary service and award-winning

food and drink selections. Whether you’re hosting a wedding, corporate event

or private party, for 4 or 400 guests, you’ll know that every detail will be planned

and executed to perfection.

If you’d prefer to have the

party at your site, inquire

about our off-site catering

for a full-service, worry-free

event. Whatever you have

in mind, we invite you to

celebrate this holiday season

in sophisticated, lavish style

only The Saint Paul Hotel

can offer.

There’s a Warm Holiday Welcome Waiting for You at The Saint Paul Hotel

For every $100 in gift cards you purchase from The Saint Paul Hotel, you will

receive five $20 promotional cards — one each for Tria, Pazzaluna, The St. Paul Grill,

M ST. Cafe, and Kendall’s Tavern & Chophouse. Give them as gifts, or let them add to

your own holiday cheer. Visit saintpaulhotel.com to purchase or for more information.

Gift card promotion available from November 1 – December 31, 2017. Promotional

cards are valid January 1 – October 31, 2018.

Do the people on your gift list enjoy The Saint Paul Hotel?

Then we have gifts just for them. Look for our gift table in our

lobby from November 29 – December 31, 10:00am – 6:30 pm,

for hand-selected gift ideas. Or, purchase gift cards online at

saintpaulhotel.com. Gift table includes these and other items:

* Gift Cards for The Saint Paul Hotel and Restaurants

* Box Set of 12 Saint Paul Hotel English Garden Note Cards

* Saint Paul Hotel Robe

* Saint Paul Hotel Black Currant Tea

* Flask with The St. Paul Grill’s Logo

* The St. Paul Grill’s own Scotch and Bourbon

* St. Paul Grill Steak Knives

Something Special for Everyone on Your List

Glittering Gifts ~ Spend $100, Get $100

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