Have a hassle- free holiday with a to- go Thanksgiving feast from an area eatery
Thanksgiving Day dinners available for at- home dining from Chicago- area restaurants
Thanksgiving Day dinner plans look a little different for many of us this year as the coronavirus pandemic continues across the country. You may be limiting your typical large family gathering to a smaller meal with your immediate family ( and struggling to scale down your stuffing recipe that makes 20 servings), or your high- risk loved ones may be sitting this one out — which means their signature dishes will be absent from your dinner table, too.
At the same time, many of us are actively seeking opportunities to help support local restaurants that have been hard- hit financially by the virus.
Luckily, Chicago- area restaurants are busy making holiday meals that can be picked up or delivered for the holiday, so you can enjoy all of your favorite traditional dishes even if your family gathering this year is being hosted by Zoom instead of grandma. Here’s a look at some of the offerings:
Himmel’s Chicago ( 2251 W. Lawrence): Turkey breast and leg meat; mashed potatoes and gravy, red cabbage, stuffing, green bean casserole, pretzel bread and obatzda, bread pudding; $ 27.50 per person. Reserve by Nov. 22.
Alinea ( 1723 N. Halsted): Chef Grant Achatz’s Thanksgiving to- go menu includes an 8- to 14- pound turkey packaged with cooking instructions and compound butter, herbs and spices, sides including green bean casserole, and stuffing with roasted garlic and sage, along with a pumpkin pie for dessert. $ 325 to $ 895 depending on party size.
Seasons 52 ( Oak Brook, Schaumburg): Dinner box includes Thanksgiving dinner, choice of salad and six Mini Indulgence desserts. Boxes serve four to six for $ 150 and are available for pickup on Nov. 24 or 25.
Blind Faith Cafe ( 525 Dempster, Evanston): Enjoy a vegetarian Thanksgiving meal, selected from ready- to- heat- and- serve individual vegetable pot pies ( carrots, potatoes and peas, corn, cauliflower, celery, mushrooms, roasted gardein and cream topped with homemade pastry); yellow coconut curry ( serves 2); or a complete dinner package featuring a whole shiitake walnut loaf, mashed sweet potatoes, vegetable gravy, cranberry chutney for $ 75 ( serves 6).
Daisies ( 2523 N. Milwaukee): Take- home Thanksgiving meal including whole turkey ($ 240, serves 4); Thanksgiving kits ($ 180, serves 4); and A La Carte market shopping with Thanksgiving sides, pies and turkeys for sale; wine and cocktail pairings.
The Bristol ( 2152 N. Damen): 3- course Thanksgiving- Themed Meal ($ 85, serves 2) includes salad trio, whole smoked duck with mustard jus, salt baked sweet potato, milkbread with honey butter, cranberry and orange jam whole pie.
Daley’s Restaurant ( 6257 S. Cottage Grove): They’re open every day and they’ll be open Thanksgiving Day from 7 a. m to 5 p. m., for pickup or delivery of special holiday menu items. Choose from oven- baked turkey, cornish hen or half chicken, grilled or fried pork chops, collard greens, black- eyed peas and much more. Call ahead to order at ( 773) 643- 6670.
Lettuce Entertain You: A host of the celebrated restaurant group’s eateries are offering Thanksgiving meals- to- go, including Aba, Antico Posto, Beatrix, Bub City, RPM Italian and more.
Bistsro Campagne ( 4518 N. Lincoln): Thanksgiving Meal Kits ( up to 4 people $ 175; up to 8 people for $ 300) includes herb- butter- roasted turkey ( half bird for 4- person kit; whole bird for 8- person kit); brioche stuffing, gravy, Brussels sprouts, sweet potato confit, green bean casserole, pumpkin pie with Chantilly cream.
Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille: Thanksgiving Dinner for $ 45 per person is available as well as a family- style Thanksgiving dinner ( for four or more people) for only $ 139. The meal includes choice of family- style soup or salad with sliced smoked turkey breast, mashed potatoes, pan gravy, green bean almondine, sausage & sage dressing, cranberry relish, and homemade bread. Add pumpkin cheesecake ( for four or more people) an additional $ 20. Tax and
15% handling fee applied to food to- go purchases ( no gratuity necessary).
Jerry’s Sandwiches ( 4739 N. Lincoln): Dinner for four ($ 180; $ 35 each extra person) includes roast turkey breast in confit onioin- cherry sauce, butternut squash soup, mixed green salad with house vinaigrette, ciabatta bread, roasted garlic mashed potatoes, caramelized sweet potatoes. mushroom stuffing, poblano gravy, grilled asparagus and choice of two small pies.
Maggiano’s Little Italy ( various locations): Complete Thanksgiving meal package serves approximately 4- 5 people and includes traditional roasted turkey, gravy, focaccia sausage stuffing, country- style smoked ham whipped sweet potatoes, spaghetti and meatballs; four- cheese ravioli; caesar salad; garlic mashed potatoes; bread; cranberry relish; $ 179.99. Other sides, desserts available a la carte for additional charge. Call ( 312) 644- 5555 to place order.
Ascione Bistro ( 1500 E. 55th Street): Traditional Thanksgiving menu at $ 39 per person. Choose from soup or salad; turkey with stuffing and cranberry sauce; two sides; and choice of pumpkin pie, apple tart, or chocolate cake for dessert. Order at ( 773) 363- 8161.
Chant ( 1509 E. 53rd Street) and Noodles on 57th ( 1333 E. 57th Street): Thanksgiving Family Meal includes choice of main dishes including turkey, ham, prime rib, or meatless loaf, and combine with 10+ sides, and five different desserts. Call ( 773) 324- 1999 or email aldo@ chantchicago. com. Hyde Park Produce ( 1226 E. 53rd Street): Pre- made dinner includes a 10- 12 pound turkey, bread stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy, and cranberry relish for $ 79.99. Call ( 773) 324- 7100 to place your orders.
La Petite Folie ( 1504 E 55th Street): Threecourse Thanksgiving menu with your choice of soup or salad, turkey roasted with herbed butter or rack of lamb with Cognac bordelaise sauce, and three desserts. Call ( 773) 493- 1394 to place your order before 5 p. m. Nov. 23.
Travelle at the Langham: Several Thanksgiving meal packages available, from $ 30 ( one plate full turkey dinner) to a 10- person feast ($ 112 per person) which includes dishes such as whole roasted turkey, slowroasted beef tenderloin, garlic pommes puree, truffle yellow corn casserole and more. Thanksgiving pies: $ 35 each.
Porkchop ( 5121 S. Harper Avenue): Thanksgiving dinner package, with pickup available in Hyde Park or Lincoln Park. The $ 50 meal for two people includes a half turkey, house salad, mac and cheese, creamed spinach, green beans, mashed potatoes, bourbon pecan cornbread stuffing, cranberry apple compote, and dessert. Order at ( 773)- 493- 9333 or email info@ porkchopchicago. com.
Virtue ( 1462 E. 53rd Street): Chef/ owner Erick Williams is serving up a Southern Thanksgiving feast for 4- 6 people featuring whole brined and roasted turkey, collard greens, giblet gravy, candied yams, cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes, and pecan pie for just $ 189. Additional sides include mac & cheese, Southern dressing, brussels sprouts, rolls, and sweet potato pie.