Stock-Based Incentive Compensation Plans Stock-Based Incentive Compensation Plans-RSU (Details) (2006 Equity incentive plan (EIP) [Member], Restricted stock units (RSUs) [Member], USD $)	12 Months Ended
Nov. 25, 2012	Nov. 27, 2011
2006 Equity incentive plan (EIP) [Member] \| Restricted stock units (RSUs) [Member]
Units [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance, Units	59,508	66,255
Granted, Units	34,396	30,584
Converted, Units	21,425	37,331
Forfeited, Units	0	0
Ending balance, Units	72,479	59,508
Weighted Average Fair Value At Period End [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance, Weighted-Average Fair Value	$ 38.61	$ 36.63
Granted, Weighted-Average Fair Value	$ 32.90	$ 39.57
Converted, Weighted-Average Fair Value	$ 31.13	$ 35.88
Forfeited, Weighted-Average Fair Value	$ 0.00	$ 0.00
Ending balance, Weighted-Average Fair Value	$ 38.11	$ 38.61
Annual vesting percentage	33.00%

Share-based Compensation Arrangement By Share-based Payment Award, Annual Vesting Percentage

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Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Outstanding

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Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Outstanding, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value

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The number of equity-based payment instruments, excluding stock (or unit) options, that were forfeited during the reporting period.

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The number of grants made during the period on other than stock (or unit) option plans (for example, phantom stock or unit plan, stock or unit appreciation rights plan, performance target plan).

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The weighted average fair value at grant date for nonvested equity-based awards issued during the period on other than stock (or unit) option plans (for example, phantom stock or unit plan, stock or unit appreciation rights plan, performance target plan).

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