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Local restaurants make it easy to bring home gourmet holiday treats, sides, and even whole turkeys without lifting a finger in the kitchen.
By Raphael Beretta, Julia Colombo, and Sabrina Sucato
So you’ve decided to host Thanksgiving at your place. Congrats! Are you ready for all the cooking that goes along with it?
If the stress of cooking dampens the prospect of hosting the holiday, we’ve got you covered. Avoid any kitchen disasters and bring the best of the Hudson Valley home by shopping local eateries for traditional dishes. Whether you need turkey for 10 or pie for just the two of you, you’ll find everything you need to fill your tablescape on Turkey Day.
Black Eyed Suzie’s
Kingston
Pre-orders are sold out; walk-in orders are available on Nov 22-23; pickup, offsite pickup, or delivery in Saugerties, Kingston, Woodstock, and Rhinebeck on November 23, 12-6 p.m.
The Kingston catering company delivers on Thanksgiving with everything from artful hors d’oeuvres platters and hearty mains to sweet side dishes and picture-perfect pies.
No matter how large or small your party is, treat them to at least one Thanksgiving order of Suzie’s appetizer samplers. The Hudson Valley cheese platter, for instance, comes with homemade fruit and nut crackers, herb crostini, roasted nuts, olives, and preserves. Pair it with charcuterie and pickled veggies, crudités with avocado dip, and other apps. For the main spread, assemble a feast of herb-roasted turkey breast, butternut squash lasagna, maple-glazed carrots, crispy Brussels sprouts, and a sliver or two of the Hudson Valley apple or pumpkin pies made with a flaky, all-butter crust for a lunch or dinner that is sure to delight.
The Greekish
Nyack
Order by November 18; pickup November 23
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Chef Constantine Kalandranis consistently brings creativity and fresh takes to classic cuisine at The Greekish. His Thanksgiving takeout specials are no different. Order the Nyack hotspot’s to-go box, which feeds a family of four for $225. Familiar favorites get a Mediterranean twist, like the lemon-oregano brined turkey, bone broth gravy, and sumac cranberry sauce. Feast on flavorful sides like roasted cauliflower, Greek yogurt and dill whipped potatoes, arugula and cabbage salad, and, of course, hummus with tzatziki. End this entire affair right in the way of a warm, toasty roasted pear cobbler with halvah crumble.
Handsome Devil LLC
Newburgh
Pickup November 24
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Handsome Devil LLC brings southern sensibilities to Orange County at its kickin’ barbecue spot in Newburgh. Not feeling turkey this year? Set your Thanksgiving table with smoked spiral ham lathered with cherry glaze, whole smoked beef brisket, or St. Louis-style pork ribs instead. Plus, traditional smokehouse sides bring an additional twist to the holiday. Sub out stuffing and mashed potatoes for Handsome Devil’s collard greens, gooey macaroni and cheese, apple pie baked beans, and Carolina cole slaw. Offerings are a la carte, so feel free to design your order exactly the way you want it. For dessert, you could opt for staple treats like apple pie and pecan pie. But if you want to really stay on-theme, grab a half tray of banana pudding.
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The Hudson House of Nyack
Nyack
Order by November 17; pickup November 24, 11:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.
This historic Rockland County eatery serves an atmospheric dine-in Thanksgiving meal for those who want the full restaurant experience. However, its takeout special is equally tempting, with three-course meals for just $85 apiece.
Start with a butternut squash bisque with pumpkin seed pesto, then move onto an herb-roasted natural turkey with brioche stuffing, golden raisins, sausage, and chestnuts. If you’re not feeling poultry, look instead to the roasted salmon, braised short rib, or quinoa-stuffed squash. Indulge in satisfying sides like garlic-whipped potatoes, cranberry-orange relish, and green beans with onions. Then, finish it off with sticky toffee pudding cake, warm apple crisp, or a gluten-free salted caramel-chocolate cake.
L’inizio
Ardsley
Order by November 18; pickup November 23, 1-6 p.m.
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As one of the top Italian restaurants in Westchester County, L’inizio’s traditional Thanksgiving to-go meal features elegant twists that are sure to satisfy everyone at your table. Kick the meal off with delectable sides, from stuffing with turkey fennel sausage, cranberries, pecans, and parmesan to mashed sweet potatoes with pumpkin spice and marshmallow. Our top pick is the crispy Brussels sprouts, with pancetta and sriracha aioli adding a nice kick to the classic side dish. The main course is a mouthwatering Provençal-spiced brined turkey breast paired with turkey gravy and cranberry chutney. Finish off the meal with your choice of pumpkin cheesecake or apple crumb pie—or get both!
McKinney & Doyle
Pawling
Pickup November 22-23, 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
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McKinney & Doyle brings its upscale comfort food aesthetic to its Thanksgiving menu through dishes that tempt even the most discerning of palates. Lean into the cozy elegance of the occasion with appetizers like jumbo lump crab cakes, asparagus stilton pastries, and prosciutto palmiers. Then, dig into butternut squash gnocchi, cranberry walnut sauce, and chestnut stuffing. You can never go wrong with a Thanksgiving order of pumpkin pound cake, chestnut biscuits, or sweet butter rolls on the side. To end the evening, treat guests to one of the bakery’s signature sweets. The sour cream apple pie is a fun take on the classic, while the carrot cake is a fall-friendly alternative that everyone will love.
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Milton Point Provisions
Rye
Order by November 18; pickup November 22-23, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
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Milton Point’s Thanksgiving orders promise a southern flair now that Chef Evan Kalogiannis is at the helm. The dinner package, feeding six to eight people, includes herb roasted turkey breast with gravy, cornbread and collard green stuffing, fresh cranberry sauce, and cheddar and chive biscuits—not to mention classic mashed potatoes and a plethora of roasted fall vegetables. Butternut squash bisque, the house-made pumpkin pie, and salted caramel apple pie from Four & Twenty Blackbirds Bakery can be added a la carte for a rounded-out Thanksgiving dinner.
Rosticceria Rossi & Sons
Poughkeepsie
Pickup on November 23
With its Italian-inspired Thanksgiving menu, Rossi’s is a saving grace for families who want Mediterranean classics sans the long cooking times. In its Thanksgiving feast packages, the smallest of which serves four and the largest of which serves 20, the Poughkeepsie eatery offers a choice of eggplant rollatini, pork shoulder, or chicken marsala, along with four-cheese arancini, fontina mac and cheese, herb roasted potatoes, and other sides. Upgrade any Thanksgiving order with one of the deli’s signature antipasto platters to get the party started, then add on a delectable order of tiramisu or spiced apple crumb pie for dessert. Of course, if your family loves bread, check out Rossi’s massive bakery list.
Terrapin
Rhinebeck
Order by November 17; pickup November 23, 2-6 p.m.
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Terrapin won’t make your turkey, but it will whip up everything else you could need for a gourmet Thanksgiving order that can be enjoyed at home. Vegetarians can eat happy with orders of wild mushroom bisque, chestnut stuffing, and veggies galore. Omnivores don’t fare too badly, either, thanks to hearty dishes like cornbread sausage stuffing and turkey gravy. Most of the dishes come in quarter-tray or half-tray sizes, the former of which serves four while the latter serves eight to 10. Food arrives pre-cooked and ready to be warmed, with instructions. Don’t forget an apple or pumpkin pie for a classic Thanksgiving dessert.
Dessert Bonus: Four & Twenty Blackbirds Bakery’s Boozy Baked Apple Pie
Brooklyn, in collaboration with Angry Orchard
Order by 12 p.m. for next-day pickup or free delivery
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Looking for a way to spice up dessert? This boozy apple pie is the perfect treat to bring to any Thanksgiving (or Friendsgiving) celebration. Angry Orchard and Four & Twenty Blackbirds Bakery teamed up for an intoxicating, limited-edition pie. Apples from the Walden orchard, Angry Orchard cider-infused caramel sauce, and a toasted crumb topping come together to elevate this classic autumnal dessert.
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