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Thanksgiving to-go By Deborah Allard Dion
Thousands of local diners slide on their stretchy-waist pants and make a reservation, rather than a grocery list, for Thanksgiving dinner each year. This Turkey Day? Maybe not so much. But, that doesn’t mean the pandemic should squash your plans of filling up on turkey and fixin’s prepared in someone else’s kitchen. So don’t yank the dusty roasting pan out from the bottom cabinet just yet. In fact, ordering takeout turkey from local restaurants (or dining-in if it’s allowed and meets your comfort level) is a great way to support their efforts and bottom line, and make sure they’re still around in 2021. It also helps you enjoy Thanksgiving with minimal fuss and mess. For those who want to roast their own turkey or ham, consider restaurant-made stuffing and sides to take the tired out of your turkey day. Keep your eyes peeled to social media for upcoming Thanksgiving menus, or call your favorite restaurant and ask about their plans. Here are some favorite South Coast spots that know their way around their giblets.
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Bittersweet Farm
438 Main Road, Westport 508-636-0085 bittersweetfarmwestport.com Known for its rustic charm and cozy tavern atmosphere, Bittersweet opened up outdoor dining and entertainment over the summer, showing its ability to think outside the box – and front door. Bittersweet is known for its yummy meals, including its Thanksgiving dinner. On the menu last year was turkey and prime rib, sides, desserts, and even its own house-smoked salmon.
LeBaron Hills Country Club
183 Rhode Island Avenue, Lakeville 508-923-5700 lebaronhills.com A beautiful private club with public dining at Lilly’s on the Green, LeBaron’s offered complete turkey meals to-go last year that served up a whole family.
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The meal included an entire cooked turkey with gravy plus sausage, apple and cranberry stuffing, and all the sides, all ready to be picked up on Thanksgiving Day, either hot or with heat-and-serve instructions.
Magoni’s Ferry Landing Italian Restaurant
681 Riverside Avenue, Somerset 508-674-4335 magonisrestaurant.com What’s turkey dinner without a little lasagna? Luckily you won’t have to find out when ordering from Magoni’s. The restaurant is known for its classic cuisine, like meatloaf with gravy, open-faced hot turkey sandwich, and spaghetti and meatballs – and of course, its cinnamon sticks. Magoni’s is sure to be ready this Thanksgiving holiday with its traditional roast turkey dinner. A side of lasagna anyone?
