Restaurant Review: Thanksgiving To Go-Go in the Chicago area
Would you believe that Thanksgiving is just over a week away? If you’re feeling the need to let someone else do the cooking, there’s still time to order a fantastic feast for you and your family. And the best news yet … whether you’re vegan, gluten, or dairy-free, there’s a feast available for you. Here are some of the finest restaurants in Chicago, serving up feasts to take home: All include reheating instructions for optimal serving.
For a family-style feast, Bar Roma Italian restaurant offers packages for two from $135, which includes options like Cider-Brined Turkey Breasts with gravy and cranberry pear chutney, garlic mashed potatoes, pretzel rolls with honey mustard butter, and bourbon pecan pie.
Note: All orders will be ready for pickup on Wednesday, November 26th between 3pm– 5pm. Orders must be placed by Monday, November 24 by clicking here.
Beatrix, Lettuce Entertain You’s French Market at their Loop and DePaul locations are offering a package that serves 6-8 people and includes Turkey Breast with Gravy, cranberry sauce, Parker House rolls and your choice of three sides…mashed potatoes, baked sweet potatoes, house-made stuffing, green beans with hazelnut and cranberry, oven-roasted fall vegetables and baked mac & cheese, for $205, plus tax (gratuity not included).
Additionally, a la carte dishes include Harvest Salad, Butternut Squash Ravioli, Mashed Potatoes, and House-Made Stuffing.
For dessert at an additional cost, choose from Pumpkin Pecan Chiffon Pie, Oh My! Caramel Pie and gluten-free Tall, Dark & Handsome Chocolate Cake.
NOTE: Orders must be placed by Friday, November 21 at 12pm for carryout on Tuesday.
To order from Beatrix’ Loop location, click here. Pickup is from 10am-3pm on Tuesday, November 25.
To order from Beatrix’ DePaul location, click here. Pickup is from 10am-5pm.
Bub City, Lettuce Entertain You’s frenzied, fun barbecue spot, is offering a Thanksgiving to-go dinner package, available for 2 guests for $119.95, 4 guests for $209.95, and 8 guests for $389.95, plus tax (gratuity not included).
Each package includes a traditionally prepared Turkey, with stuffing, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, gravy, and pumpkin pie. You can add their succulent Smoked Brisket or Pork to complete your meal.
Note: Orders must be placed by 7pm on Tuesday, November 25, for pick-up on Wednesday, November 26. To order from their Chicago location, click here.
At the always vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free Chicago Diner, Thanksgiving Carryout preorders are available in single Entrées, Dinners, and Family Packs. They are boasting items such as Wellingtons, Veggie Roasts, Lentil Loaves, Stuffing, Gravy, Sweet Potatoes, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Corn Fritters, Mac ‘n Teese®, Pumpkin Pie, Cheesecake, and Carrot Cake. You may also order larger quantities of Corned-Beef and Italian-style Seitan. AND, they have cakes by the slice or whole, as well as whole pumpkin and apple pies. All food is fully cooked, in convenient containers: ready to heat and eat.
Note: The last day to order is Sunday, November 23, at 6pm. Pickup is at Halsted Street location ONLY, pickup date is Wednesday November 26 ONLY, from 12pm–7pm.
Bring your order number to the pickup. 👉 Pickup is 12–7pm, Wednesday, Nov. 26 in the patio at our Halsted location ONLY. Bring your order number to the pickup. To order, click here. At Daisies, the city’s only Michelin Green-Star restaurant for its eco-friendly practices, the Midwestern-inspired Italian restaurant led by Chef and Owner Joe Frillman, a two-time James Beard Award semifinalist, is offering diners made-from-scratch, locally sourced classic Thanksgiving dinner kits. Thanksgiving Dinner for four includes Turkey Breast, Confit leg & thigh, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Stuffing, Sweet Potato, Green Bean Casseroles, Broccoli Gratin, and Cranberry Sauce for $295. Desserts are available for an additional cost.
Note: They were still taking orders as of Tuesday morning. For orders, click here.
At Il Porcellino, their holiday dinner for two, for $114.95 per package features Seedling Farms Pear Salad with gorgonzola dolce and a creamy lemon vinaigrette, Butternut Squash Lasagna with Italian sausage, Roasted Turkey Breast Porchetta with whipped potatoes and Carrot Cake topped with candied pumpkin seeds.
Note: All orders must be placed by 10am on Sunday, November 23. Pick up is at your selected time on Wednesday, November 26th from 12pm–5pm. Reheating will be required for some dishes; instructions will be provided. To order, click here.
Thankful for all of you!
Alison Moran-Powers and Dean’s Team Chicago
