Feast on the Fly: Thanksgiving Meals To-Go
Thanksgiving is a time to count our blessings, and we are always extra thankful when we get to tuck in to food we love, right from the comfort of our own homes. Whether you are dining alone this year, or gathering with those in your household, you all deserve a great meal…. ideally that you don’t have to spend hours preparing! Thanks to offerings from a range of Chicago spots, you can feast at home this year with all kinds of to-go meals and treats. Fill your table with love, good food, and thanks…
Tanta at Home: Pollo a la Brasa Thanksgiving Dinner
Mix up your Thanksgiving meal with this creative and colorful menu of Pollo a la Brasa, Pumpkin Tres Leches and more Peruvian twists on the holiday classics. This is perfect for those who want something different than the usual menu of turkey, especially when you add on empanadas for the family to boot!
The Publican: Locally Grown & Ready for Home! 🦃
The Publican has always put a focus on local partnerships and sourcing, and their Thanksgiving feast is no different. They teamed up with Publican Quality Meats to provide broad-breasted white turkeys raised on natural, non-GMO feed plus an abundance of sides, available as a complete spread or a la carte. You can also add on include pies, charcuterie boards, wine & cocktail packages and more! You can pick-up downtown or in several suburban spots.
Prime & Provisions Thanksgiving Dinner To-Go
They might be a steakhouse but boy does Prime & Provisions do turkey right! Their holiday feast comes with free range Herb Roasted Turkey, Traditional Stuffing, Homemade Cranberry Sauce, Maple Cinnamon Sweet Potato Mash with toasted marshmallows + more sides and Pumpkin Pie. You’re going to want to wear your stretchy pants for this feast!
Italian-Inspired Thanksgiving with Formento’s
Another more creative, but no less festive menu, is available for this West Loop Italian eatery. Start your meal with Marinated Olives and Chopped Salad, then dig in to a Whole Chicken and Lasagna alongside Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, Focaccia Stuffing, plus your choice of pie for dessert. We recommend the Apple with Streusel, but there’s also Pecan, Pumpkin, or Vegan French Silk. Saluti, Chicago!
Milk Money Brewing’s Thanksgiving Feast
For those with specific dish desires for the holiday, Milk Money Brewing in LaGrange has tons of customization opportunities! Choose from a la carte items like Turkey & Gravy or Short Rib. Add on cozy carbs like Sourdough Bread, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Apple Cake and more. Whatever you want, you can create! Or just let them design the perfect dinner for you :) Either way, you’ll be eating good!
Thanksgiving from aba
Whether you’re spending Thanksgiving with a date, with your immediate family, or a larger group, Aba has a menu for you. Their Mediterranean dishes for the holiday include Truffle Baked Orzo, Crispy Chicken Thigh with Sautéed Greens & Butternut Squash, Crème Brûlée Pie, and more! Plus, for extra ease, you can even have the meals delivered!
The Bristol: Feast At-Home
Homemade Milk Bread, Endive Salad, and Butternut Squash Bisque. Whole Pekin Duck, Yukon Potato Gratin, Red Wine Currant Jam. AND Brioche Bread Pudding?! The Bristol’s Chef Larry Feldmeier has put his own special touch on delicious fall dishes. All the work is done for you - just pick up, heat up, and give thanks!
Thanksgiving in the Mediterranean with Le Sud
If you had planned a vacation in the Mediterranean for the holidays, but chose to stay home instead, Le Sud is bringing a taste of the region to you! Their Thanksgiving menu includes Herb and Lemon-Brined Roasted Turkey with caper berry gravy, Cranberry and Peach Mostarda, Duck Confit and Chestnut Stuffing, Pumpkin Donut Tiramisu, and more. Throw in a couple of half-priced bottles of wine and you’ve got so much to be thankful for!
Family-Style Feast from Bar Roma
Food tastes so much better when you’re enjoying it with those you love! So gather the family around the table and dig in to Cider-Brined Roasted Turkey, Whipped Garlic Potatoes, Green Bean Casserole, and other classic dishes from Bar Roma.
By Kaleigh Glaza | Market Editor