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Thanksgiving is a time to celebrate all we’ve been given, but the thought of cooking all day might cut into those feelings of gratitude.
Don’t despair — help is out there. Here’s where to buy everything you’ll need to feed your family this Thanksgiving — to go.
Just the turkey
Whether you want a fully cooked bird or a farm fresh turkey to cook yourself, these restaurants have got your back.
Fox Bros. Bar-B-Q
Grab one of the Fox Bros. delicious smoked turkeys with gravy to set the scene for your Norman Rockwell Thanksgiving moment. Not into turkey? Order a smoked ham instead. Ten-14-pound smoked turkey with gravy, $75. Smoked ham, $60. Order by Nov. 22.
1238 DeKalb Ave. N.E., Atlanta. 404-414-0826, foxbrosbbq.com.
Star Provisions
Buy your free range, humanely raised turkey from Star Provisions. Whether you need a small bird for your feast or are hosting an army, Star Provisions has turkeys weighing in at 10-24 pounds. For an additional $2 per pound, they’ll brine and roast it for you. Customize your Thanksgiving dinner with side dish selections like sweet potato casserole, root vegetables, and sage and apple dressing. Don’t forget dessert at the bakery. Pick up an apple, pecan or pumpkin pie. Whole turkeys start at $4.50/pound. Sides start at $9.95. Order by Nov. 21. Pick up Nov. 25.
1198 Howell Mill Road N.W., Atlanta. 404-365-0410, ext. 131, starprovisions.com.
White Oak Pastures
Nothing beats the smell of roast turkey in the oven filling the house on Thanksgiving. Enjoy fresh, pasture-raised turkey this year at your Thanksgiving feast. American Standard Bronze and Animal Welfare Approved tells you your Georgia-born and -raised turkey led the good life at White Oak Pastures. No hormones or antibiotics. Eight-12 pounds, $75; 12.1-16 pounds, $100; 16.1+ pounds, $125. Ship Nov. 16-20.
22775 U.S. 27, Bluffton. 229-641-2081, whiteoakpastures.com.
Side dishes and desserts
You can order your dressing, green bean casserole and pumpkin pie from one of these Atlanta restaurants and take the hassle out of your meal planning.
Muss and Turner’s
Muss and Turner’s wants to provide you with everything but the bird for Thanksgiving. Choose from traditional sides such as cornbread stuffing, brown butter pecan sweet potato mash, collard greens or wild rice. Serves 12-16 people starting at $12 per item. Pick up Nov. 24-25.
1675 Cumberland Parkway S.E., Smyrna. 770-434-1114, mussandturners.com.
PeachDish
Want to cook but don’t have time to plan the menu? Let PeachDish do the prep work for you. Kits include root vegetables for roasting, creamed Brussels sprouts, candied sweet potatoes, pecan apple dressing and biscuits. The best part of this side-dish extravaganza is that all ingredients are local and fresh, so you can feel good about what you’re serving your guests. Side dish kits, $50. Serves four people. Want a turkey or ham? Buy the whole dinner. Includes 8-pound pastured turkey for $110 or cider-cured smoked ham for $98. Orders ship to arrive the day before Thanksgiving.
1201 W. Peachtree St., Suite 3220, Atlanta. 404-939-1860, peachdish.com.
Alon’s Bakery
Is baking not your thing? Alon’s will take care of your sweet tooth. Go old school with pumpkin, apple cranberry or pecan pie. Get fancy with a French macaroon tower, pumpkin walnut Bavarian cake or Alon’s famous Midnight Cake. Don’t forget dinner rolls to pair with your turkey. Alon’s has a wonderful selection of traditional rolls like cranberry walnut infused with white wine and apple cider or classic crusty rolls. If you’re feeling feisty, add a kick to your feast with jalapeno cheddar pull-aparts. Sold by the dozen. Order by Nov. 23. Pick up Nov. 24-25.
4505 Ashford Dunwoody Road, Atlanta. 678-397-1782, alons.com.
Little Tart Bakeshop
This small but mighty bakery churns out some of the city’s best tarts, scones and cheddar sausage turnovers. For Thanksgiving, Little Tart will offer whole pies, tarts and quiches. Order a savory bread pudding or Creme Fraiche quiche made with Georgia’s Southern Swiss Dairy and Pine Street Market bacon. Top off your meal with a Georgia apple pie or wow your guests with a salted caramel nut tart. Starting at $32. Pick up at Krog Street Market noon-7 p.m. Nov. 24 and 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 25; Grant Park/Octane noon-7 p.m. Nov. 24 and 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 25.
Grant Park: 437 Memorial Drive S.E., Suite A6, Atlanta. 404-348-4797.
Krog Street Market: 99 Krog St., Atlanta, littletartatl.com.
The whole meal
Why cook? Leave it to Atlanta’s restaurant professionals to do all the work for you while you relax with a cocktail before, during and after the Thanksgiving family onslaught.
Bantam + Biddy Crescent Avenue
Order a 12-15-pound roasted Amish turkey with all the trimmings including mashed potatoes, collard greens, sage and wild rice dressing, cornbread and a fresh Georgia apple pie. Serves 10-12 people. $200. Order by Nov. 21. Pick up at Crescent Avenue location 1-3 p.m. Nov. 25.
1050 Crescent Ave. N.E., Atlanta. 404-725-5059 (call to order), bantamandbiddy.com.
Pittypat’s Porch
Celebrate Thanksgiving Southern-style with chef David Myree’s dinner packages. Meal includes roast turkey, mashed potatoes, cornbread stuffing, squash casserole, sweet potato souffle, cranberry relish, cornbread, and pecan or pumpkin pie. Serves six people. $29 per person. Order by Nov. 23 with GeGe or Ron. Pick up Nov. 24-25.
25 Andrew Young International Blvd., Atlanta. 404-525-8228 (call to order), pittypatsrestaurant.com.
Serpas True Food
Dazzle your guests with a seasonally inspired meal from chef Scott Serpas. Thanksgiving vittles include fried turkey, savory cornbread stuffing, butternut squash soup, mixed fall greens, roasted sweet potatoes, mac and cheese, apple or pecan pie, and cranberry white chocolate bread pudding. Order by Nov. 22. Pick up 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Nov. 25.
659 Auburn Ave. #501, Studioplex, Atlanta. 404-688-0040, serpasrestaurant.com.
Sweet Auburn Barbecue
Take a load off this Thanksgiving and let chef Joey Stallings do the cooking. Meal includes hickory smoked turkey, dressing, biscuits and choice of two sides of sweet potato souffle, creamed corn or smoked bacon lima beans. Serves six people. $75. Individual 10-12-pound turkeys (no sides), $75. Order by Nov. 22. Pick up 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 25.
656 N. Highland Ave. N.E., Atlanta. 678-515-3550 (call to order), sweetauburnbbq.com.
Tavernpointe
Are you a fan of chef Drew Van Leuvan’s Seven Lamps and GRAIN? Then you need this locally sourced Thanksgiving meal. The feast includes 15-18-pound smoked turkey, local lettuce with Georgia pecans, cornbread stuffing with smoked bacon, green bean casserole with mushroom dressing and fried shallots and Kentucky Derby pie for dessert. Serves four to six people starting at $130. Order by Nov. 23. Pick up Thanksgiving morning.
1545 Peachtree St., Suite 101, Atlanta. 404-549-3954 (call to order), tavernpointe.com.
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