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Event Fri Nov 15 2013
Turkey Day at Home
If you are like me and love to take Thanksgiving off from the routine grind--away from waiting out delays at the O'Hare Chili's, and sleeping on leather couches at your relatives' place (nice and cold!)--join me in helping to plan your local meal.
THE WHOLE (OR PART) OF THE MEAL
Order your sides and dessert from L. Woods (7110 N. Lincoln Ave., Lincolnwood). If you've ever disappeared into a delicious prime rib-laced fog at this place, you understand that their sides are unreal. Mac and cheese, candied sweet potatoes, salads, and pie are among the offerings; order by 11/25.
Feast and Imbibe will cook the whole meal for you; order by 11/20 for pre-Thanksgiving (or day-of) pickup in Evanston. Offering three separate menus (including a special Thanksgivingkkuh version to celebrate the rare holiday); $20-35 per person.
Wicker Park's Smoke Daddy (1804 W. Division) will be offering smoked whole turkeys for pickup on Thanksgiving Eve ($60-85), along with cornbread stuffing and gravy.
Want something healthier? Karyn's Fresh Corner (1901 N. Halsted) offers a traditional Turkey day meal in both raw and cooked vegan versions. Order by 11/23 for 11/27 pickup;cost $45-50 per person (you can also just pick up a pie for $30).
JUST DESSERTS
The Chicago store is too busy for pre-ordering pies, but Hoosier Mama's new Evanston location (749 N. Chicago) can accommodate your needs (you can order online!).
Bang Bang Pie (2051 N. California) is taking orders for chocolate pecan, pumpkin and/or key lime pies, as well as apple crumble and those biscuits I like so much. Pickup 11/25-11/27.
You can order a pie from VK Urban Farms (3228 W. Carroll); for $6, they'll deliver it to you (I would like the Cardamom Cream Pumpkin Pie, please).
West Town Bakery and Diner (1916 W. Chicago) is taking orders for vegan and non-vegan versions of pie and cake, as well as bread and rolls. Order by 11/23.
EATING OFF THE GRID
Bring a talented chef into your home via Kitchensurfing to make your meal. They bring the food, prepare it in your kitchen, and present it to you and your guests as if you're dining in an upscale place--even if it's just a two-flat. GB readers get a special $75 discount to use for their first time.
Offer to host or offer to attend a Thanksgiving meal through Mealsharing, which pairs people interested in mingling with new folks under the guise (and lure) of food.
