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Thanksgiving is right around the corner, but it won’t look like it normally does amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Why not support local businesses while getting a delicious Thanksgiving meal!? Check out some of the options below for some turkey-day ideas.
BOSTON
Alcove
Alcove is offering ready-to-cook and ready-to-eat birds for Thanksgiving takeout! Alcove will have feasts-for-four available for pre-order and pick-up, complete with all the sides. Packages are offered at $150 for four people, and can be ordered online. Order by 2:00pm on Monday, November 23rd for pick-up on Wednesday, November 25 or Thursday, November 26th.
The Beehive
The Beehive, located in Boston’s South End, is offering a creative twist on classic Thanksgiving dishes available for dine-in and take-out. For those who enjoy hosting Turkey Day but don’t want to spend the whole time in the kitchen, The Beehive also offering a Thanksgiving To Go menu available for pickup on November 25 & 26. Pre-order by November 20th, pick up, heat and enjoy. Lobster and Pumpkin Bisque and Roasted Free Range Turkey with Sage and Rosemary Gravy are just a few of the foods in the funky, festive feast. To place an order, click here.
Boston Harbor Hotel
Boston Harbor Hotel’s “Harbor at Home” Thanksgiving Dinner is their “Thanksgiving to-go” option which offers a complete prepared meal including an 18lb Organic Vermont turkey. Guests can top off the experience with Chef Daniel Bruce’s custom holiday magnum wine selections for an additional price. The “Thanksgiving to-go” dinner serves 6-8 guests and starts at $365. All orders must be made by noon on Monday, November 23rd by calling Catering at 617.856.7795 or emailing bhhcatering@bhh.com. Guests may also book online by clicking here
The Butcher Shop
Chef Barbara Lynch and co. have come up with the perfect turkey day meal, including turkeys, sides, sauces, and dessert! Order by 5:00pm on Friday, November 20th for pick-up on Monday, November 23rd from 12:00-4:00pm, Tuesday, November 24th from 12:00-4:00pm or Wednesday, November 25th from 12:00-6:00pm. Click here to order!
Clink.
The Clink. team is putting together take-out packages with ready-to-cook turkeys and all your favorite sides for at-home festivities. Each kit comes with instructions for cooking your bird and there are plenty of add-ons like starters and wine to fill your table. Pre-order by 12:00pm on Monday November 23rd. Email clink@libertyhotel.com to place your order.
Grill 23 & Bar
Grill 23 & Bar is offering “Thanksgiving at Home” featuring a complete Turkey feast with sides and dessert for $110 for two people and $220 for four people. There is also an option for a Chateaubriand Roast Dinner for $130 for two people and $260 for four people. All meals include a variety of sides, including mashed potatoes, roasted butternut squash, brioche rolls to name a few. Guests can also order pies for an additional price of $34 for a Dutch Apple Pie or Chocolate Chip Pecan Pie, or a Malted Pumpkin Pie for $32. Orders must be completed by Sunday, November 22 by calling 617-542-2255. Guests can either pick up cold on Wednesday, November 25, or hot on Thursday, November 26th.
Legal Sea Foods
Legal Sea Foods now is offering takeout meals and platters just in time for the holidays. Comprised of Legal’s most popular menu items, these features are perfect for family dinners and get-togethers. Legals is accepting Thanksgiving orders through November 22 and they will be available for pickup at your nearest location on November 25th. Click here for the menu!
MIDA
Chef Douglass Williams and the MIDA team are putting together the ultimate Thanksgiving feast with a hint of your Italian grandmother’s special touches. MIDA is offering a ready-to-cook bird as well as all of your favorite sides. Order for pick-up on Wednesday, November 25th from 2:00-6:00pm. Send your inquiries and orders to info@midaboston.com.
Rochambeau
Rochambeau will be offering Thanksgiving to-go featuring the turkey, sides and Thanksgiving pies by Pastry Chef Michele Fadden. Culinary Director Nick Calias has created the ultimate Thanksgiving Feast for Four People to enjoy in the comfort of your own home. Guests can choose from appetizers, turkey, stuffing, sides and pies. All orders must be placed by Friday, November 20th at 6p. To order your Thanksgiving feast to-go, click here. Pickup will take place on Thanksgiving day from 10a until 4p at 900 Boylston Street in Boston.
Season To Go
Season To Go is bringing its chef-driven, local food expertise to the Thanksgiving table this year. Offering a whole Thanksgiving spread for 4 people, individual à la carte side dishes, festive condiments, or ‘Just the Bird’, locals can place their holiday pre-order through Thursday, November 19th by clicking here. Some dishes include: Sage and Sourdough Stuffing, Summer Squash Casserole, and Potato Gratin with Caramelized Leek and Bacon.
The Smoke Shop
Andy Husbands has put together a classic Thanksgiving Day dinner for you to enjoy at home, and has of course added your favorite BBQ fixin’s to the mix! Order your whole dinner all boxed up and ready to go or create your own meal from a la carte selections. Order by Sunday, November 22nd for pick up on Wednesday, November 25th from 11:00am-10:00pm. Email orders and inquiries to catering@thesmokeshopbbq.com
Sonsie
Sonsie Executive Chef Phil Lewis will be offering some of Thanksgiving’s favorite dishes to pick up and enjoy at home. The Thanksgiving meal package serves eight guests and comes with the turkey and all the fixins as well as pie for $230. The Thanksgiving meal can be ordered online here or by calling the restaurant at 617-351-2500. Order online today through November 23rd. Thanksgiving Dinner Pick Up is November 26th from 11:30a until 7p.
Stephanie’s On Newbury
The Newbury Street neighborhood favorite, Stephanie’s on Newbury, is offering festive Thanksgiving foods for preorder. A 14-LB Farm-Raised Turkey, Cornbread Stuffing, Stephanie’s Mac & Cheese, and Pumpkin Pie are some of its comfort classics available. Stephanie’s Thanksgiving menu is available for pre-order until the end of the day on Friday, November 20th band orders can be placed by emailing stephi@stephaniesonnewbury.com. Pick up for any Stephanie’s Thanksgiving purchase will be on Thanksgiving Day from 9:00AM – 10:00AM.
Summer Shack
Summer Shack has been offering Thanksgiving to-go for the past 15 years. Turkeys can be ordered oven baked or Cajun deep fried. Sides include: mashed potatoes, butternut squash and cornbread stuffing, along with gravy. To order just the turkey, it is $95. For the turkey and the sides to feed up to eight guests, it is $135. There is a selection of pies for dessert also available for an additional price. Pick up will be on Wednesday, November 25th from 12pm-6pm. Reheating instructions will be provided. Order your turkey meal online or call our locations: Cambridge 617.520.9500 or Boston 617.867.9955 to place your order over the phone. Click here for more information.
Woods Hill Pier 4
Woods Hill Pier 4 and Woods Hill Table Executive Chef Charlie Foster will be offering some of Thanksgiving’s favorite side dishes and desserts for guests to pick up and enjoy at home. The Thanksgiving “Everything But the Turkey” package serves 4-6 guests and comes with all the fixings as well as pie for $110. The Thanksgiving meal can be ordered online or by calling the restaurants. Orders must be placed by Saturday, November 21st and pickup is Wednesday, November 25th at either Woods Hill Table in Concord or Woods Hill Pier 4 in the Seaport. Pick Up is November 25th from 12p until 6:30p.
CAMBRIDGE & GREATER BOSTON AREA
Bambara
Chef Daniel Bazirgan is making Turkey Day kits available for pick-up at Bambara. Order your complete meal along with your selected sides to have the perfect Thanksgiving meal at home. Pre-order until Wednesday, November 18th for pick-up on Wednesday, November 25th between 12:00-8:00pm. You may email orders to dbazirgan@bambara-cambridge.com A portion of proceeds will benefit No Kid Hungry.
Branch Line
If you’re looking for a classic Thanksgiving meal, or a spin on the old traditions, check out Branch Line! You can choose between traditional turkey or mix it up with a rotisserie rohan duck or brisket. Sides include classics like honey glazed root veggies, green beans and whipped mashed potatoes. Order online by Friday, November 20th for pick up on Wednesday, November 25th between 10:00am and 6:00pm or Thursday, November 27th between 9:00am and 3:00pm.
Cook
Cook released their Thanksgiving menu, offering take-out options at both their Needham and Newton locations. Customers just need to place their order by Monday, November 23rd and be able to pick it up on November 25th. Some of the Thanksgiving inspired dishes to go include a Ready to Cook Turkey, Apple and Cornbread Stuffing, House-made Cranberry Sauce, Baked Mac & Cheese, Buttermilk Biscuits, and more. To place an order at Cook’s Needham location, click here. For its Newton location, click here.
Juniper
Mediterranean restaurant in downtown Wellesley, Juniper, is cooking up its delicious spin on classic Thanksgiving staples. Introducing Apricot-glazed Turkey Legs with fennel, Vegan Fried Cauliflower with shishito peppers, Cranberry Hummus from Dave Becker’s Juniper Cookbook, Farro Pudding with candied pistachios, Root Vegetable Fried Rice, and Turkey Confit Spanakopita with braised kale, Juniper is an excellent option to satisfy Thanksgiving cravings in an eclectic and unconventional way. To dine in, visit Juniper at 13 Central St in Wellesley, or click here for more details.
Puritan & Company
Puritan & Company is featuring pies and sides to accompany Thanksgiving turkey this year. Online pre-ordering is available now at www.puritancambridge.com and items can be picked up or delivered on Tuesday, November 24th and Wednesday, November 25th between noon and 8p. Puritan & Company Pastry Chef Brian Mercury will also be offering apple pie, pecan pie and pumpkin pies for takeout or delivery. Puritan & Company is located at 1166 Cambridge Street in Cambridge, MA. Click here for more information.
Sweet Basil
Dave Becker’s Sweet Basil locations in Needham and Waltham are offering Thanksgiving twists to its traditional Italian menu. Roasted Cornish Hens with sage gravy, creamy Turkey Tetrazzini with handmade fettucine, roasted wild mushrooms, and more. To order at their Waltham location, click here, and for their Needham location, call (781) 444-9600.
