Thanksgiving
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Black-Eyed Sally’s, 350 Asylum St., Hartford, offers its Cajun-fried turkey dinner for $118, which includes a 14- to 16-pound turkey and choice of two sides (stuffing, potatoes, mac and cheese, collard greens, green beans, red beans and rice with sausage, cornbread and honey butter). Turkey gravy and cranberry sauce are included. Black-Eyed Sally’s will take orders until Nov. 19; pickup is Nov. 21, from 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Food comes with reheating instructions. 860-278-7427, blackeyedsallys.com.
Bear’s Smokehouse in Hartford, Windsor and New Haven offers several Thanksgiving take-out options, including whole smoked turkeys, turkey breasts, smoked glazed hams, brisket and baby back ribs. Other items include sides, stuffing and breads, salads, appetizers, sauces and gravies and desserts. A “Bear Feast” for about eight people includes one 12- to 14-pound smoked turkey and several sides for $130. Order by calling 860-785-8772 ext. 6 or emailing holidays@bearsrg.com. Pickup times will be on Nov. 21 between 3 and 7 p.m. or Nov. 23 between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. bearsbbq.com.
G-Zen, 2 East Main St., Branford, offers a full “Thanks Living” vegan meal for $28, including seitan “turkey” (or millet lentil loaf for a gluten-free option), whipped mashed potatoes, roasted vegetable gravy, roasted root vegetable medley, maple glazed sweet potatoes, sauteed garlic greens, whole grain herbed stuffing and cranberry rosemary chutney. The meal is available for pickup on Nov. 21 between 4 and 6 p.m. or as a dine-in meal on Nov. 21 and Nov. 23 (the restaurant is closed on Thanksgiving Day.) G-Zen also offers soups, sides, breads and desserts, including whole cakes. Reservations and orders: 203-208-0443. g-zen.com.
Flora, 45 Raymond Road, West Hartford, offers carryout vegan options for Thanksgiving dinner, including “Impossible” meatloaf, kale caesar salad, Brussels sprouts with “facon,” cider vinaigrette and roasted pumpkin seeds; mac and no-cheese with black truffles and pumpkin bread with macadamia nut frosting. Items, all portioned for 8 to 12 people, are $25 to $70. Pre-order by Nov. 19 to pick up on Nov. 22 between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. 216-5992, floraweha.net.
Rooster Company, 1076 Main St., Newington, offers a family-style Thanksgiving dinner from noon to 5 p.m. The menu includes carved rotisserie turkey with gravy, and a variety of side dishes: Brussels sprouts with maple balsamic, red onion and sunflower seeds; potato rolls; roasted cauliflower with cashew creme; cornbread and Italian sausage stuffing; sweet potato puree, apple cobbler with oatmeal crumb topping and more. Additional vegan substitutions like “impossible” meatloaf and Flora’s faux cheddar are available. Cost is $40; $15 for children 10 and under. Reservations strongly recommended. 860-757-3969, roostercompany.net.
Millwright’s, 77 West St., Simsbury, offers a prix-fixe Thanksgiving menu from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., with a choice of first course and entrée and a family-style dessert plate for the table by pastry chef Kristin Eddy. Entrées include Gozzi’s farm turkey, pork loin, baked salmon, dumplings and NY strip with brown butter bearnaise. Sides, including cornbread pudding, Brussels sprouts, potato and cranberry sauce, will be shared family-style. $59, $29 for children under 12. 860-651-5500, millwrightsrestaurant.com.
The Cook and the Bear, 50 Memorial Road, West Hartford, offers a Thanksgiving carryout package for pre-order. The Feast for 5 (with leftovers) includes smoked turkey, smoked pork gravy, cranberry sauce, buttermilk biscuits with sesame-honey butter, stuffing, roast carrots and farro, loaded mashed potatoes, broccoli casserole with crispy shallots and pumpkin pie bars. $100 plus tax. Orders must be placed by noon Nov. 20 and picked up at the restaurant Thanksgiving Day between 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. 860-595-3345, thecookandthebear.com.
The DoubleTree by Hilton Bristol, 42 Century Drive, Bristol, offers Thanksgiving dinner from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with a carving station featuring roast turkey breast, maple-glazed Black Forest ham and prime rib, an antipasti display, soup and salads, buffet entrees, seasonal sides and desserts. $39.95, $18 for children ages 5 to 12, free for children under 5. 860-584-7673, doubletreebristol.com.
Fire at the Ridge at Powder Ridge Mountain Park, 99 Powder Hill Road, Middlefield, hosts a Thanksgiving buffet with seatings from noon to 5 p.m. The meal includes a carving station with slow-roasted turkey breast and rosemary garlic prime rib; entrees of lobster ravioli, chicken piccata and cous cous with roasted tomato, basil beurre blanc, pistachios, zucchini and squash; assorted sides and desserts, and a children’s buffet. $45 for adults, $20 for children 6 to 12 and free for children 5 and under. 860-852-5444, fireattheridge.com.
Infinity Hall and Bistro, 20 Greenwoods Road W., Norfolk, hosts a traditional Thanksgiving dinner buffet from noon to 4 p.m., with garlic herb-ro tilapia and traditional sid is $25 for adults, $12 for Infinity Hall’s Hartford Thanksgiving. Reservati infinityhall.com.
The Simsbury Inn, 3 Weatogue, offers Thank seatings at 11:30 a.m., 1, 2 soups, a chilled seafood display, a salad station, a entrees of roasted garlic turkey, butternut squash almond-crusted mahi m tenderloin tips; a carving turkey breast, glazed ham and roasted lamb; and as including a Thanksgivin for children 5 and over, f under. 860-651-5700, sim
Kensington’s at Nor Thames St., Norwich, ho buffet from 11:30 a.m. to seafood, soup and salad with sliced roasted turke assorted sides; carving s and horseradish-aged pr mint-crusted leg of lamb kids’ buffet. $49.95 for ad children 5 to 12; free for 860-425-3630, thespaatnorwichinn.com
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