Take Your Turkey To Go: Thanksgiving Carryout Menus
This year, let’s all raise a glass of our favorite spiked apple cider and give thanks for a stress-free holiday with family and friends! Forget about spending weeks looking for the best way to cook turkey or hours slaving away in the kitchen trying to get your Thanksgiving meal perfect. That’s what Chicago’s best chefs are here for! If throwing on an apron and cooking the day away isn’t your idea of Thanksgiving fun, follow along as we share our favorite Thanksgiving meals to go…
Beatrix {Multiple Locations}
Herb-roasted turkey breast, mashed potatoes and gravy, and holiday green beans are just a few of the main dishes being featured on this year's Thanksgiving Dinner To-Go at Beatrix. The best part? All you have to do is reheat! If you don’t need the mains, check out their sides like Mashed Potatoes, Traditional Stuffing, Brussels Sprout & Honeycrisp Apple Salad and more.
Goddess & Grocer {Multiple Locations}
Want a spread that offers more than just the basics? This year Goddess & Grocer is offering dishes worthy of all the oohs and ahhs (Just check out the photo above!). Whether you are looking for something for two or a larger family, they have you covered. Choose from menu items like turkey, Herb and Sourdough Stuffing, and Roasted Brussel Sprouts, plus Pumpkin and Pecan Pies. And if your favorite part about this holiday is the drinks, try their Sparkling Cranberry Gin Cocktail to pair with your feast!
Bar Siena
West Town Bakery
Bar Siena Old Orchard {4999 Old Orchard Road, Suite A2, Skokie; 847.261.8902}
For some, the same old turkey and stuffing doesn’t bring the excitement we would want on this glorious holiday. If that’s you, check out the menu from Chef Fabio Viviani at Bar Siena Old Orchard. This year's menu items include Gremolata-Stuffed Porchetta, Nonna’s Lasagna Bolognese, Butternut Squash Arancini and more!
Le Sud {2301 West Roscoe Street, Chicago; 773.857.1985}
Everyone’s favorite Roscoe Village spot is doing Thanksgiving right with all your favorites. With menu items like Herb and Lemon-Brined Roasted Turkey, Cranberry and Peach Mostarda and more, you won’t be disappointed with a single bite. And if you need a way to relax on the big day after everyone asks about your personal life or starts talking politics, grab one (or three) of their half-priced bottles of wine.
West Town Bakery {1916 West Chicago Avenue, Chicago; 773.904.1414}
People might think the turkey is the main event, but we save room for dessert every Thanksgiving. You’ll be the talk of the day when you bring one of West Town Bakery’s pies for Thanksgiving dinner. Choose from their many options like Maple Chess Pie with cranberry streusel, Bourbon Pecan Chocolate Chip Pie, Apple Cheesecake and more. If you aren’t a fan of pie, bite into their Toffee Apple Cake Balls or Blondie Bars instead.
Virtue Restaurant {1462 East 53rd Street, Chicago; 773.947.8831}
Celebrate Thanksgiving with a meal full of comfort food from the much-lauded Virtue. Order their Thanksgiving Feast and get half a turkey plus Turkey Gravy, Mac and Cheese, Collard Greens, Bourbon Pecan Pie and more. You can also change this year's meal up a bit, and opt for their half gallon of gumbo made with andouille sausage, chicken and golden rice. Trust us, you’ll be giving extra thanks for this meal!
Fairmont Chicago Millennium Park{200 North Columbus Drive, Chicago; 312.565.8000}
If you’re looking for an Instagram-worthy meal, look no further. Fairmont has a gourmet Thanksgiving feast to go, packed with all the fan favorites we know and love. On the menu you will find bites like an Apple Cider-Brined Free Range Turkey, Creamy Three-Cheese Mac and Cheese and your choice of Apple, Pumpkin or Pecan Pie.
By Madison Freeman | Special Correspondent