Thanksgiving holiday can be depressing for those who have no family to visit and share a meal with but thanks to Frank Tahvildari and Family at Tumbleweeds Bar and Grill in Huntington Beach, there’s a place to go where you are not alone. For 32 years the restaurant owner, his family and employees have been serving up a complete, hot meal with all the trimmings–turkey with stuffing, mashed potatoes with gravy, vegetables, cranberry sauce, hot roll and a sweet muffin for dessert.
Called “Franskgiving,” Frank said Thanksgiving was depressing for him when his wife passed away 32 years ago and he decided to do something for others by cooking a hot meal. He continues to give back in holiday spirit, even though it’s been tough when things come up, like the cancer he survived eight years ago. “Thanksgiving is the happiest thing I do all year,” he said.
This year 72 Jennie O Turkeys were baked and 800 meals were distributed at Tumbleweeds Bar & Grill. While Tahvildari owns three Restaurants – Primrose in Seal Beach, Vittorios and Tumbleweeds in Huntington Beach – he discovered that people come from far & wide to share Thanksgiving at one location where he sees many familiar faces year after year…