Enjoy Thanksgiving the easy way at these Lehigh Valley restaurants
Be thankful for less time in the kitchen and more time with loved ones at one of the many Lehigh Valley area restaurants serving turkey, stuffing and other holiday favorites on Thanksgiving. Local catering companies are also featuring special menus. Here are some suggestions (reservations recommended or required at most restaurants):
29 Cooks Upper Milford Township
Take-out options, including roasted sliced turkey, carved brown sugar maple smoked ham, Pennsylvania Dutch potato and traditional bread fillings, mashed potatoes, pecancrusted sweet potato and green bean casseroles, roasted Brussels sprouts with caramelized onions and crispy bacon, whole berry cranberry sauce and pumpkin pie with brown sugar whipped cream. Prices vary. Order by Nov. 23. Pick-up is 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Nov. 27. 29cooks.com.
Alburtis Tavern
Buffet, with roasted turkey, honey glazed ham, cod Florentine, mashed potatoes, green bean and sweet potato casseroles, bread filling and assorted desserts, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Nov. 28. $24.95; $13.95, ages 4-10. 610-928-0404.
Barnhouse Village East Allen Township
Family-style meal, with salad and hot bacon dressing, roast turkey, baked ham with brown sugar honey glaze, homemade stuffing, red skinned mashed potatoes, buttered corn and dessert buffet, 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 28. $27; $13, ages 6-12; and $7, ages 1-5. 610-837-1234.
Blue Grillhouse Bethlehem Township
Thanksgiving features, including shrimp and butternut squash bisque, herb- and honeybrined turkey, quail- and duckstuffed chicken wrapped in applewood-smoked bacon, filet mignon Wellington, twin stuffed lobster tails and pumpkin creme brulee, noon-7 p.m. Nov. 28. Prices vary. 610-6918400.
Borderline Restaurant Bethlehem
Buffet, including ovenroasted turkey, baked Virginia ham, oven-baked chicken, sweet corn, Pennsylvania Dutch filling, whipped potatoes, candied sweet potatoes, salad bar and assorted desserts, noon to 6 p.m. Nov. 28. $18.95; $8.95, ages 3-9. 610-419-3715.
Buddy V’s Ristorante Bethlehem
Thanksgiving features, including roasted red and gold beet salad, roasted turkey, prosciutto pumpkin risotto, pecan bourbon fudge pie and pumpkin tart. Prices vary. 484-777-4283.