While Ruski's Tavern typically serves breakfast for people getting off the graveyard shift, it served Thanksgiving dinner Thursday. In the kitchen, chef Scott Hayes was ready with a total of 40 pounds of turkey, along with peas and carrots, squash, stuffing and pie.
The tavern's location at the corner of Danforth and Clark streets is convenient for West Enders getting off the graveyard shift or who just don't want to bother cooking a Thanksgiving dinner for themselves.
Bartender Dottie Cronin writes the day's specials on the menu board at the Ruski's Tavern on Thursday morning.
Lucas McGowan enjoys a turkey dinner along with other customers Thursday at Ruski's Tavern in Portland's West End.
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