The fourth Thursday in November is almost here. And while we can’t help you with some of the trickier parts of the Thanksgiving holiday (the romanticizing of colonialism or dealing with ..
. um, certain family members), we can help you with the fun part. It’s often a daylong festival of eating and drinking.
If you don’t want to do all the cooking yourself, we’ve got you covered. We’re back with a not-at-all-comprehensive list of places to dine in or take out for a Thanksgiving feast of your choosing. We’ve narrowed down a long list of contenders to a baker’s dozen, chosen to give you a cross section of flavors, with some twists on the traditions, as well as a wide range of price points — from budget to indulgent.
We’ve also given you some choices depending on your mood and how you are feeling about celebrating a holiday that can be both joyful and fraught. Stay in or go out; we’ve got ideas. Some of them will even provide enough for leftover sandwiches for the weekend.
One annual reminder: Almost everyone else is also plotting their big meal for that day. Unless expressly noted, you should plan by making advance reservations for both dining out and takeout orders. Some kitchens could be fully booked by the time you read this.
There’s no shortage of Thanksgiving dining-out options . Most hotel restaurants have sit-down dinners or buffets. Schulman’s Neighborhood Bar Schulman’s Neighborhood Bar : The chill East Side hangout offers its regular small menu.