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By Katelyn Umholtz Thanksgiving is arguably the best food holiday, an entire day dedicated to cooking, drinking, and eating a full table spread of sides and pies. While the eating part is sure to be enjoyed by everyone at your holiday party, the cooking can feel more like a chore. Here’s an idea: Skip the cooking, and go straight to eating.

In Greater Boston, there are two ways to go about a mostly stress-free Thanksgiving. Plenty of restaurants are open on Nov. 28, cooking up holiday specials for those looking to get dressed up and dine among strangers.



If staying at home in pajamas sounds more appeasing, there are also many eateries catering full Thanksgiving dinners. Sure, you’ll have to warm up some food and clean the dishes, but leave the cooking to the pros. Here are some options to consider for your Thanksgiving 2024 meal: Alcove Spend time on Thanksgiving strolling the Harborwalk, then settle in for a meal at Alcove (or pick it up to-go; see below).

The West End restaurant is open on Thanksgiving from noon until 8 p.m. Along with the full menu of farm-coast-to-table cuisine, there will also be some Thanksgiving specials available.

Artisan Bistro Visit The Ritz Carlton’s award-winning restaurant, Artisan Bistro, and celebrate in style this Thanksgiving holiday. The menu includes a choice of a first course (sweet potato and butternut squash bisque, kale caesar salad, fried stuffed portobello mushrooms), an entree (roasted turkey, grilled branzino, bone-in filet, v.

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