Takeout is a way of life in New York City. And why should Thanksgiving be any different? Indulge in a festive meal prepared in a top notch kitchen with these excellent takeout options for pickup and delivery across the city. Just prepare to order in advance!
Want to go out? Several New York City restaurants are offering Thanksgiving Day menus for a luxurious experience.
Save the holiday cooking (and cleanup) for the pros. Here’s where to order Thanksgiving takeout in New York City;
Prepared by Executive Chef Dennis Hatzinger, this DUMBO restaurant has a Thanksgiving Turkey offering ($220), which includes a whole turkey, cranberry sauce, turkey gravy and cornbread stuffing. A Thanksgiving Dinner package ($320) includes turkey, cranberry sauce, turkey gravy, cornbread stuffing, roasted rosemary potatoes, baby Brussels sprouts and choice of brown butter pumpkin, pecan or deep dish apple pie for dessert. For a larger gathering or party ($400), the package includes everything in the dinner package plus sweet potato puree and macaroni and cheese. All orders must be placed by November 18th by calling 7180618-9775, or by emailing info@estuarybrooklyn.com.
Public Display of Affection’s Delicata Detroit pie
Chef/owner Robert Guimond — an alum of Jean Georges, Roberta’s and Speedy Romeo — will offer a take-home family-style meal ($200, feeds 4-6) with the following highlights: Chicken Confit Detroit Style Pizza with chicken confit, squash, robiola and pickled tomatoes; PDA salad with arugula, spinach, onion, garlic, shiitake and pumpkin seeds; Brussels sprouts with sage, apple cider vinegar, honey and chili flakes; a pumpkin spice latte calzone; and natural sparkling wine from a small producer. Order two days ahead of time for pickup, last pick up is the day before Thanksgiving by 5 p.m.
Two Michelin-star restaurant Aquavit is offering a Thanksgiving prix fixe menu that serves four for $575. Chef Emma Bengtsson’s feast includes appetizers like watercress salad and creamy green bean salad, entrees such as fennel and caraway spiced turkey breast and smoked turkey leg sausage, as well as sides like herb roasted root vegetables, sweet potato puree, rye and brioche stuffing, and truffled mushroom spaetzle; dessert includes milk bread, pumpkin pie, and chocolate trifle cake. Place orders here for pickup on Wednesday, November 23 from 3-5 pm.
Farm to People’s Thanksgiving Sides
Sourcing directly from regional, sustainable farmers and delivering right to city-dwellers’ doors, Farm to People offers a Thanksgiving collection of homemade prepared sides. Menu items include fluffy mashed potatoes with confit garlic; creamed spinach; tingly, savory sweet potato mash; zesty cranberry relish accented with walnuts, celery, lime; mac and cheese made with local mozzarella and cheddar, vegan mushroom gravy, and apple pie filling with an assortment of local and heirloom apples Finish off your feast with a decadent assortment of original pies from Partybus Bakeshop (Black Bottom Pumpkin, Brown Butter Pecan, Maple Oat Custard, Pear Cranberry Cobbler) using organic stone-milled flour from small mills and Clementine (Vegan & Gluten-Free). Order at FarmtoPeople.com
Enjoy a one-of-a-kind Middle Eastern-inspired Thanksgiving menu with Edy’s Zesty Thanksgiving Feast. The full Thanksgiving meal is $325 and feeds 6-8 people, with additional a la carte dishes available. The menu includes fig jam stuffins, harvest fatteh, baked mac n’ cheese, zesty turkey, and tahini apple pie. Pre-Order by Thursday 11/17 on the Edy’s Grocer website for pickup Sunday 11/20 – Tuesday 11/22 at the store in Greenpoint.
Agi’s Counter Thanksgiving Box
Supplement your feast with a slew of handmade baked goods. Agi’s Counter’s Thanksgiving box includes six mini pogacsa, two pieces of apple caraway rye coffee cake, a small loaf of sage and cherry cornbread, spelt crackers, Agi O’s Cereal, plus jam and butter Order on the Agi’s Counter website for pickup Monday 11/21 – Wednesday 11/23 at the restaurant in Crown Heights.