Giada De Laurentils will be signing her new cookbook at NorthPark Center Nov. : photo courtesy modernmom.com

Giada De Laurentiis will be signing her new cookbook at NorthPark Center Nov. 11: Photo courtesy modernmom.com

Food Network star Giada De Laurentiis is coming to Williams-Sonoma NorthPark to share insider cooking tips and sign copies of her latest cookbook on Monday, Nov. 11, 6-7 p.m.  Space is limited to the first 400 ticketed customers. To pre-order the cookbook and secure your ticket, purchase a copy of De Laurentiis’ cookbook, “Giada’s Feel Good Food: My Healthy Recipes and Secrets,” at Williams-Sonoma NorthPark starting Nov. 5 or by calling the store at 214.378.6216.

In honor of Labor Day, Cantina Laredo will offer a complimentary meal up to $13 value to all veterans and active duty military personnel on Monday, Nov. 11. Proof of military service is required.

Let somebody else stress out about Thanksgiving cooking this year. The Mercury will host a Thanksgiving Day buffet, including an array of first course, entrée, accompaniment, brunch and dessert offerings on Nov. 28, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Call 972.960.7774 or click here to schedule reservations, which cost $49.95 per person and $29.95 for children under ten. The full menu options are listed below:

First course

 Oriental chicken salad, chilled asparagus with champagne vinaigrette, and Kalamata bread salad

Entree

Prime rib, turkey, turkey breast, salmon with stir-fry vegetables, chicken enchiladas, pork loin with cherry sauce, brisket, smoked salmon, marinated crab claws, and oysters

Brunch

Migas, eggs benedict, omelet station, pancakes, waffles, bacon, sausage, biscuits with cream gravy
Accompanied by cream spinach, broccoli casserole, potato puree, cornbread dressing, macaroni and cheese, cream corn, jalapeño cheese grits, and cranberry sauce

Dessert

Sixteen selections including pumpkin pie, pecan pie, chocolate mousse, white chocolate cheesecake, chocolate-covered strawberries and apple cobbler