Note 16 - Non-Operating Income and Expense (Detail) - Other income (loss), net (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Aug. 25, 2012	Aug. 27, 2011	Aug. 25, 2012	Aug. 27, 2011
Write down for impairment of Fortress (Note 14)			$ (806)
Income (loss) from unconsolidated affiliated companies, net (Note 7)	23	(139)	157	1,784
Interest expense	(72)	(416)	(228)	(824)
Loan and lease guarantee recovery (expense)	23	141	(197)	(1,315)
Retail real estate impairment charges				(4,790)
Lease exit costs			(359)	(3,728)
Gain on mortgage settlements (Note 8)		869		1,305
Other	(289)	(151)	(1,091)	(1,630)
Other income (loss) net	(315)	304	(2,239)	(5,470)
Other Income or Loss [Member]
Retail real estate impairment charges				(3,953)
Lease exit costs			$ (74)	$ (837)