Food and Drink

Your guide to preordering a Thanksgiving 2021 dinner in Charlotte

We’re looking ahead to the holidays in Charlotte, and the time to preorder Thanksgiving dinner is already upon us.

Charlotte-area restaurants and catering services are offering a variety of turkey packages, along with classic side dishes and desserts, to make your holiday easier as you gather with family or friends. Brisket, pulled pork, seafood and vegetarian or vegan options are available, too.

Whether you’re looking for a smoked turkey or a complete package of side dishes, these food experts can have your Thanksgiving meal ready to pick up. Order early and watch deadlines closely, as some spots expect to sell out ahead of the holiday.

5Church

Location: 127 N Tryon St Suite 8, Charlotte, NC 28202

Neighborhood: Uptown

Menu

An in-person prix fixe menu at 5Church will be available Thanksgiving Day from 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Cost is $60 for adults and $30 for children 12 and under. Optional wine pairings are available.

The menu feature Cauliflower Soup with buttery croutons, Kale and Butternut Squash with smoked goat cheese, Pomegranate and Pear with sweet potato pommes paille and a ginger vinaigrette, a Roasted and Confit Turkey with chestnut apple stuffing and a cranberry marmalade, a Citrus Glazed Ham with garlic wilted spinach, a Filet with truffled potatoes, a Sweet Potato Gnocchi with local mushrooms and charred pearl onions and a side item of classic Mashed Potatoes with Gravy. The dessert options will include Pumpkin Bread Pudding, Carrot Cake and a Hot Chocolate Doughnut.

How to order: Make reservations via OpenTable.

Angeline’s

Location: 303 S. Church St, Charlotte, NC 28202

Neighborhood: Uptown

Menu

Angeline’s is offering pre-order Friendsgiving pies in support of No Kid Hungry, a charity aiming to help end childhood hunger. Pumpkin, bourbon pecan, brown butter apple or southern brown sugar pies are $40 each, and the restaurant will make a $5 donation for every pie sold.

On Thanksgiving, in-person dining is $45 per person, served family style from noon to 5:15 p.m. First course is a choice of Roasted Squash and Frisee Salad or Butternut Squash and Lobster Bisque. Second Course is Smoked Turkey Breast with sides of Whipped Potatoes, Crispy Brussels with Orange and Cranberry, Rye Panzanella Stuffing and Honey Coriander Roasted Carrots. Dessert choices are Apple Cobbler or Pumpkin Pie.

How to order: Pre-order a pie or make a reservation online to dine in person.

Deadline: Nov. 21 for pie

Pickup: Nov. 23-24 for pie

Angeline’s pies are $40 each, and $5 of that goes to No Kid Hungry.
Angeline’s pies are $40 each, and $5 of that goes to No Kid Hungry. Courtesy of Angeline’s

Blue Smokehouse Bar & Grill

Location: 1500 Fort Mill Parkway, Fort Mill, SC 29715

Neighborhood: Fort Mill

Menu

Smoked turkeys are available for preorder in two sizes: small (10-14 pounds) for $65 or large (22-24 pounds) for $115. Made-from-scratch gravy is included.

Regular menu smoked meats and sides are also available for preorder. Protein options include brisket ($27/pound), pulled pork ($13/pound) or pulled chicken ($14/pound.) One pound is estimated to feed 2-3 adults.

Side dish choices include baked mac and cheese, smashed potato salad, squash casserole, deep dish corn casserole and more. Pints (feeds 2) are $6, quarts (feeds 4-5) are $11 and half pans (feeds 12-14) are $30.

Half pan desserts are $34, with options including seasonal cobbler, banana pudding or Mississippi Mud Cake.

How to order: email catering@bluesmokehouse.com

Order deadline: Nov. 22 or until sold out

Pickup: Arrange via email ordering process to pick up hot or cold in advance (but cold is recommended), as the restaurant is closed Thanksgiving Day.

Blue Smokehouse Bar & Grill turkeys come with scratch gravy.
Blue Smokehouse Bar & Grill turkeys come with scratch gravy. Courtesy of Blue Smokehouse Bar & Grill

Calle Sol Latin Café & Cevicheria

Location: 1205 Thomas Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28205

Neighborhood: Plaza Midwood

Menu

Calle Sol is putting a Latin spin on Thanksgiving with Mojo Roasted Turkey Breast ($14/pound, estimated to feed two-three people) and Mojo Roasted Lechon ($13/pound).

Side dish choices are Chef Cruz’s Famous Plaintain Stuffing made with Cuban bread and Peruvian inspired Sweet Potato Casserole ($30 each, estimated to feed 10-12). A pint of Cuban black beans and rice is $10, as is Tropical Mango & Cranberry Relish.

For dessert, Anika’s Caramel Apple Cake is $20 and estimated to feed five-six people.

How to order: Fill out the online order form.

Order deadline: Nov. 21

Pickup: Nov. 24

Calle Sol’s turkey breast is mojo marinated and paired with Tropical Mango & Cranberry relish.
Calle Sol’s turkey breast is mojo marinated and paired with Tropical Mango & Cranberry relish. Courtesy of Calle Sol

The Capital Grille

Location: 201 N. Tryon St., Charlotte, NC 28202

Neighborhood: Uptown

Menu

You can make reservations to dine in person for $43 for adults and $15 for children. The holiday menu includes slow-roasted turkey with brioche stuffing, French green beans with marcona almonds, cranberry-pear chutney and Sam’s Mashed Potatoes. Add on pumpkin cheesecake for $11.

If you’re staying in, the sides-at-home package is $125 and feeds 4. It includes the same side dishes you’d get dining in, plus mashed sweet potatoes and seeded rolls.

How to order: Ordering begins online Oct. 27

Order deadline: until Thanksgiving

Pickup: by Thanksgiving

Chef Alyssa’s Kitchen

Location: 4001-C Yancey Rd #100, Charlotte NC 28217

Neighborhood: York Road/Collingwood

Menu

Chef Alyssa’s Kitchen’s Thanksgiving menu is all about sides and desserts. Each a la carte item is served cold with reheating instructions and serves six to eight people (except cranberry sauce and dessert cups). The menu is nut free, with the exception of the mashed sweet potatoes and pecan pie. Gluten free and vegetarian options are included.

Options are: mashed sweet potatoes with goat cheese and maple-pecan crumble ($35); roasted Brussels sprouts with house-made bacon and Chef Alyssa’s Tomato Jam ($35); Green Bean Casserole ($35); Orange-Ginger Glazed Carrots ($35); Smoked Cauliflower & Butternut Squash with herbs and cranberries, shaved Parmesan ($35); Classic Corn Bread Stuffing ($35); Cranberry Sauce (serves 4-6, $9); Great Gravy Roasted Turkey Stock ($15); fresh baked dinner rolls with whipped herb butter and honey butter (8 for $15).

Desserts include pecan pie with bourbon and chocolate ($30); pumpkin pie with vanilla bean whipped cream ($30); and individual Apple Rosemary Dessert Cups with caramelized apples, rosemary cake and honey cream ($3.50 each).

How to order: Fill out the online order form.

Order deadline: 3 p.m. Nov. 18

Pickup/delivery: 11 a.m-8 p.m. Nov. 23 or 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 24

Chef Alyssa’s Kitchen’s Pecan Pies include bourbon and chocolate. They’re vegetarian, too.
Chef Alyssa’s Kitchen’s Pecan Pies include bourbon and chocolate. They’re vegetarian, too. Courtesy of Chef Alyssa's Kitchen

Copain

Location: 6601 Morrison Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28211

Neighborhood: SouthPark

Menu

Copain’s savory appetizers menu offers items that feed four to six people. Items include: Pickled Shrimp Cocktail ($55); Smoked Salmon Pate ($25); Pastrami Cured Salmon, Lemon Crème Fraiche, Toast Points ($45); Country Ham Biscuits with Apple Butter ($25); Arugula, Roasted Beets, Fennel, Pistachio, Chèvre ($36); Local Mesclun Salad, Quinoa, Cranberry, Walnut, Cider Vinaigrette ($36); Pumpkin Bisque with Crème fraîche and Toasted Seeds ($20/quart); White Bean Chicken Chili ($25/quart); Charcuterie and Cheese Platter ($75); Southern Cheese Board ($55); Tenderloin Sliders, Whipped Brie, Cranberry Relish ($36); Arancini, Parmigiano, Black Pepper ($24).

Protein platters are: Smoked Turkey Breast, Herb Gravy ($75); Slow Roasted NY Strip, Caramelized Onions, Horseradish ($120); Joyce Farms Ham, Citrus and Spice Glaze ($70); Pomegranate Glazed Salmon, Dill Yogurt, Cucumber Salad ($90); Joyce Farms Wood Fired Rotisserie Chicken with Jus ($45); Veal & Ricotta Meatballs ($55); Joyce Farms Chicken and Anson Mills Rice Casserole ($40); Lasagna with Veal Bolognese ($50); Maple & Sage Breakfast Strata ($36).

Side dishes, quiches, pies and other baked goods are also available.

How to order: Fill out the online form.

Deadline: Nov. 17

Pickup: Nov. 23 - 24

Copain’s pies are $30 each, including its Brown Sugar Pumpkin Pie.
Copain’s pies are $30 each, including its Brown Sugar Pumpkin Pie. LunahZon Photography

The Dunavant

Location: 2322 Dunavant St. Suite #200, Charlotte, NC 28203

Neighborhood: Brookhill

Menu

The restaurant is offering packages with your choice of short ribs or truffle chicken and five side dishes: mac n cheese, green beans, truffle mashed potatoes, collards and dirty rice. A small package serves two-three people for $60, and a large package serves five-six people for $100. Additional sides are $10 each, and you can add on soup for three for $15 or soup for six for $30.

How to order: DM The Dunavant on Instagram or call 980-335-0125.

Order deadline: 2 p.m. Nov. 22

Pickup: 9-11 a.m. Thanksgiving Day

Eddie V’s Prime Seafood

Location: 101 S Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC 28280

Neighborhood: Uptown

Menu

Eddie V’s Thanksgiving celebration will feature live music with dinner options such as hand-carved Slow-Roasted Turkey, Roasted Butternut Squash, hand-whipped Mashed Potatoes and Pumpkin Pie Tartlet. Prices depend upon selections.

To order: Make reservations via the website.

Fine & Fettle

Location: 4905 Barclay Downs Dr, Charlotte, NC 28210

Neighborhood: SouthPark

Menu

Fine & Fettle’s in-person menu offers two options: Roasted turkey breast or porchetta with cranberry chutney, choice of two sides and one dessert for $35.

Side dishes are sweet potato hash, mashed potatoes and gravy, cornbread stuffing, macaroni and cheese, collard greens and green bean casserole.

Desserts are pecan pie, pumpkin pie or apple crumble.

For takeout preorders: one protein, two sides, one dessert for 4-6 people ($99); one protein, three sides, one dessert for 6-8 people ($129); or two proteins, four sides, two desserts for 8-10 people ($149).

CHARITY OPTION: Fine & Fettle has partnered with Loves and Fishes/Friendship Trays for the holidays. You can donate a meal for $10/person or simply donate without buying a meal. Please contact Daniel.Lydia@Hilton.com to arrange your donation.

How to order: Make reservations online to dine in person or email Daniel.Lydia@Hilton.com to reserve your preorder meal for pickup

Deadline: Nov. 19

Pickup: On Thanksgiving

Golden Owl Tavern

Location: 9041 Robert D. Snyder Rd, Charlotte, NC 28262

Neighborhood: University City

Menu

On Thanksgiving Day from 4-10 p.m., guests can dine-in at the restaurant to have holiday specials such as Cheddar and Andouille Hushpuppies ($10), Bacon Wrapped Turkey Tenderloin with candied yams, roasted Brussels sprouts and rosemary gravy ($24), and Smoked Mac and Cheese. ($10 or $24).

Takeout family meals are available for four to six people for $125. They include fried turkey legs, mashed potatoes and collard greens. A la cart additions of mac and cheese ($32), biscuits ($20) and gravy ($10) are available .

How to order: Make reservations for in person dining. Fill out the online order form for takeout.

Deadline: Noon on Nov. 18 for takeout orders.

Pickup: Noon on Thanksgiving for takeout orders.

La Belle Helene

Location: 300 S. Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC 28202

Neighborhood: Uptown

Menu

An in-person prix fixe menu at La Belle Helene will be available Thanksgiving Day from 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Cost is $55 for adults and $25 for children 12 and under. Optional wine pairings are available.

The Thanksgiving dinner options include Mushroom Soup, a Mixed Greens Salad with spiced pumpkin, a Turkey Dinner with pommes puree and turkey ajus, a Porchetta with a mushroom ajus and a Pumpkin Gnocchi. The dessert menu will feature Gateau D’Opéra a la Citrouille, a pumpkin pound cake with ganache and salted caramel, a La Noix De Pecan, a pecan cake with honey pecan gelato, and a chef’s selection of ice cream and sorbet.

How to order: Make reservations via OpenTable.

Mac’s Speed Shop

Location: 19601 Liverpool Pkwy, Cornelius, NC 28031

Neighborhood: Lake Norman

Location: 42 E John St, Matthews, NC 28105

Neighborhood: Matthews

Location: 2511 South Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28203

Neighborhood: South End

Location: 2414 Sandy Porter Rd, Charlotte, NC 28273

Neighborhood: Steele Creek

Menu

Mac’s has 12-14 pound smoked turkeys with gravy available for pickup hot or cold ($65), plus a variety of sides in half pans (feeds 10-15) or full pans (feeds 25-30). Options include mac and cheese, slaw, collard greens, BBQ beans and cheddar grits, along with chili and banana pudding.

How to order: Fill out the online order form.

Deadline: 48 hours in advance

Pickup: Closed Thanksgiving Day, but orders available until Nov. 28.

Metro Diner

Location: 8334 Pineville-Matthews Rd Suite 110, Charlotte, NC 28226

Neighborhood: Pineville/South Charlotte

Location: 10412 E Independence Blvd #400, Matthews, NC 28105

Neighborhood: Matthews

Menu

Metro Diners’ Feasts To-Go feed up to eight and feature fresh Roasted Turkey or Maple Glazed Baked Ham with cranberry sauce and a choice of sides including creamy mashed potatoes and gravy, sweet potato mash, green bean casserole, savory cornbread stuffing, macaroni and cheese and Hawaiian dinner rolls.

Other seasonal specials are available in the diner or to-go include a Stuffing Waffle with Turkey and a Sausage & Gravy Chicken Tenders Waffle.

How to order: Fill out the online form.

Deadline: Nov. 22

Pickup: 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Nov. 23-24, and from 8 a.m.–2 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day

Midwood Smokehouse

Locations: multiple locations

Neighborhoods: Ballantyne, Birkdale Village/Huntersville, Park Road Shopping Center, Plaza Midwood

Menu

A whole smoked Joyce Farms turkey serving 10-15 people is $80. If you’ve got a smaller crowd to feed, sliced or unsliced turkey is also available for $14/pound, along with boneless ham for $13/pound, beef brisket for $28/pound and other meats. Hickory smoked wings are $55 for 50 or 100 for $100, and come with your choice of buttermilk ranch, blue cheese or barbecue sauce.

Side dish options include cranberry-apple compote, mashed potatoes, classic mac and cheese, Southern style green beans, collard greens, broccoli casserole and more. Prices are $12/quart or $35/half pan (estimated to feed 10-12 people).

Gravy is available by the pint ($3) or quart ($6), and Midwood sauces are available by the pint, too ($5).

For dessert, pick up a half pan or full pan of banana pudding ($35 or $75, respectively), a half pan of peach cobbler ($60) or a Caramel Apple Cake ($20).

How to order: Fill out the restaurant’s online form.

Order deadline: Nov. 21

Pickup: All orders must be picked up by Nov. 24.

Midwood Smokehouse estimates that a pound of turkey will feed 2-3 people.
Midwood Smokehouse estimates that a pound of turkey will feed 2-3 people. Courtesy of Midwood Smokehouse

Noble Smoke

Location: 2216 Freedom Dr, Charlotte, NC 28208

Neighborhood: Wesley Heights

Menu

Noble Smoke’s Family Feast is $250 and serves six to eight. It includes: Whole Turkey (5 lbs.); 1 Quart each: gravy, mac and cheese, green beans, sweet potato puree, Zack’s collards, stewed squash and cranberry relish.

Additional items are available a la carte, including proteins, side dishes, appetizers and desserts.

How to order: Fill out the online form.

Deadline: Nov. 19

Pickup: Nov. 24

Noble Smoke’s side dishes include sweet potato puree, green beans, stewed squash, field peas, stuffing and more.
Noble Smoke’s side dishes include sweet potato puree, green beans, stewed squash, field peas, stuffing and more. LunahZon Photography

Oak Steakhouse

Location: 4777 Sharon Rd Suite 125, Charlotte, NC 28210

Neighborhood: SouthPark

Menu

Oak Steakhouse will serve a three-course holiday menu for in-person dining from 1-8 p.m., as well as a limited a la carte menu. Adults are $65 per person, and children can get an entrée and dessert for $25.

First course choices are Baby Romaine Caesar or Acorn Squash Bisque served with milk bread. The second course includes Joyce Farms all natural turkey breast and confit leg, housemade pork sausage stuffing, collard greens, sweet potato mash, fresh cranberry sauce and pan jus gravy.

Dessert is a choice of cranberry cheesecake with chantilly cream or apple spice crème brulée with apple crisp and caramel.

How to order: Make reservations online.

Oak Steakhouse is offering steak as an option this Thanksgiving.
Oak Steakhouse is offering steak as an option this Thanksgiving. Courtesy of Oak Steakhouse CharlotteFive file photo

Red Salt by David Burke

Location: 555 S McDowell St, Charlotte, NC 28204

Neighborhood: Uptown

Menu

Dine in service with a prix fixe menu is available for $75 adults and $37.50 for ages 10 and under. First course is Cider and Butternut Squash Soup or Sweet Potato Fritter with Truffle Mousse. Main course is Roasted Joyce Farms Turkey Breast, an Herbed Boneless “Dark Meat” Roulade with Cornbread Stuffing, Buttermilk Mashed Potato, Haricot Verts, Crispy Shallots and Citrus Cranberry Chow Chow. Choice of Dessert is Pumpkin Mousse Tart with Cranberry Gelee or Croissant Bread Pudding with White Chocolate Sauce.

You can pick up a Grab N’ Gobble for four ($225) or for six ($350). The packages include turkey, Mushroom, Sausage and Herb Stuffing, Rosemary Gravy, Cranberry Sauce, Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon Jam, Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallows & Amaretto. A choice of Double Crust Apple Pie or Classic Pumpkin Pie is included in the smaller package, and both are in the larger option.

How to order: Make reservations to dine in person or order online for pickup.

Deadline: 5 p.m. Nov. 23

Pickup: 9 a.m.–7:30 p.m. Nov. 24

Roots Cafe/Roots Catering

Location: 3410 St Vardell Ln, Charlotte, NC 28217

Neighborhood: Clanton Park/Roseland, Sedgefield

Menu

Chef Craig Barbour and the Roots team work with clients to create custom cocktail-style parties with passed appetizers or cozy family gatherings. You can change up your classic meal for lamb lollipops, a charcuterie carving station or a raw bar. Prices vary depending on choices and number of people served.

How to order: Contact the catering staff online or call 401-227-0389.

Order deadline: At 10 days’ notice is required, but spaces are booking up fast.

Pickup: Arrange pickup or delivering with catering staff.

Grazing boards with cured meats and cheeses or vegetarian options are available from Roots Catering.
Grazing boards with cured meats and cheeses or vegetarian options are available from Roots Catering. Rob + Kristen Photography

The Stanley

Location: 1961 East 7th Street, Charlotte NC 28204

Neighborhood: Elizabeth

The Stanley will be closed on Thanksgiving Day, but is offering pies for pick up the day before. Options include traditional pecan pie with whipped vanilla-bourbon cream, apple pie with crumb topping and pumpkin pie with spiced whipped cream Each pie is $20 and can be cut into eight pieces.

How to order: Call 980-299-2741 or email info@thestanleyclt.com

Deadline: 3 p.m. Nov. 21

Pickup: Nov. 24, 5-9 p.m.

Get your Thanksgiving pie from James Beard nominated chef Paul Verica at The Stanley.
Get your Thanksgiving pie from James Beard nominated chef Paul Verica at The Stanley. Courtesy of The Stanley

Steak 48

Location: 4425 Sharon Road, Charlotte, NC 28211

Neighborhood: SouthPark

Menu

Steak 48 will be open on Thanksgiving from 4-10 p.m., serving its full menu. Thanksgiving staples will include North Carolina turkey, Summer Black Truffle Whipped Potatoes, Chef’s Fresh Herb Steakhouse Stuffing, Sweet Potato Praline and more.

How to order: Make reservations online or call 980-580-4848.

Stoke Charlotte

Location: 100 W Trade St, Charlotte, NC 28202

Neighborhood: Uptown

Stoke will have in-person seatings at noon and at 2:30 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day. Price is $65 per person for adults and $25 for children under 10. Children under 3 are free.

A shared first course will have a choice of Mom’s Deviled Eggs or Pretzel Brioche with whipped butter. The second course selections are Little Gem Salad, Mushroom and Carolina Gold Rice Bisque or Marinated Beets. Third course offerings include Wood Finished Smoked Turkey, Harmony Ridge Pork Loin, Prime Rib or Sunburst Trout with choice of fingerling potatoes, mac and cheese, brioche and mushroom stuffing, spaghetti squash casserole or charred braised collard greens. The fourth course is Stoke’s famous doughnut for the table to share.

How to order: Make a reservation online, call 704-353-6005 or email jordan.johnson@mariott.com.

Stoke’s one-pound doughnut.
Stoke’s one-pound doughnut. Courtesy of Stoke

Suarez Bakery

Location: 4245 Park Rd, Charlotte, NC 28209

Neighborhood: Park Road Shopping Center/Montford

Menu

Take your pick from pecan or bourbon pecan pie, apple or dutch apple, pumpkin pie and more ($25). Pumpkin bread is available, too.

Deadline: Three days before you need it.

How to order: Preorder online.

Pickup: At the bakery at your chosen date.

Sweet Lew’s BBQ

Location: 923 Belmont Ave, Charlotte, NC 28205

Neighborhood: Belmont

Menu

Turkey selections range from a 5-7 pound breast at $80 on up to a 24-pound smoked turkey for $125. Other main course options include a spiral ham ($54), or market price Black Angus prime rib or smoked Scottish salmon filet.

Side dishes come in full pans ($72 or $80, depending on selection), half pan ($42 or $45) or third pan ($22 or $25). include Gulf Oyster Stuffing, corn pudding, green bean casserole, sausage stuffing, sweet potato casserole, mac n’ cheese, collard greens and tater tot casserole. Vegan sides include glazed carrots, roasted potato hash and garlic green beans. Deviled eggs, gravy and cornbread or dinner rolls are available, as well.

Dessert offerings include full, half or third pans of banana pudding or Dirt Pie ($72, $42 or $22). Pie choices are pecan, sweet potato or chocolate pudding for $21 or key lime pie for $24.

How to order: Fill out the online order form, and staff will contact you for payment. Call 980-224-7584 or email catering@sweetlewsbbq.com with questions.

Pickup: You can select to get your meal hot and ready for service or cold to reheat later. Delivery is available for a fee based on location.

Table & Twine

Location: 2600 Youngblood St., Charlotte, NC 28203

Neighborhood: Brookhill

Menu

With this package, Table & Twine does the prep work and you cook the meal. Turkeys range in size from 10 pounds to 22 pounds and are brined fresh in a shallot, thyme, sage, garlic and maple syrup mixture, then dried and seasoned. All turkeys are accompanied by roasting aromatics, a heating thermometer, white wine and butter for basting.

The meal packages come with savory brioche stuffing, cranberry chutney, traditional turkey gravy, creamed kale and butternut squash gratin, buttermilk mashed potatoes, bacon bourbon collards and sweet potato casserole. Soft Potato Rolls come with whipped butter, and Chocolate Chip Pecan Pie and Salted Caramel Dutch Apple Pie are included for dessert.

The complete meal for six people is $279.99, and the meal for 10 people is $369.99. Brunch packages are also available for $43.99/person and appetizer packages go for $59.99 for six people or $71.99 for 10.

How to order: Pro tip: Use the THANKS25 code on orders until Oct. 31 to recieve a $25 gift card for a future order.

Order deadline: Nov. 19

Pickup: You select a date for pickup or local delivery at checkout.

YAFO Kitchen

Location: 1231A East Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28203

Neighborhood: Dilworth

Location: 1331 Central Ave #101, Charlotte, NC 28205

Neighborhood: Plaza Midwood

Location: 720 Gov Morrison St, Charlotte, NC 28211

Neighborhood: SouthPark

Menu

YAFO Kitchen’s menu will be picked up cold and includes reheating instructions. Its 2 pounds of Shawarma Spiced Rotisserie Turkey Breast ($28) is estimated to feed five people.

Holiday sides are estimated to feed 10-12 guests and include Shai’s Famous Brussel Sprouts, Lemon Oregano Mashed Potatoes, Holiday Greek Yogurt Mac & Cheese, Moroccan Glazed Carrots, Lebanese Green Bean and Rice Casserole and Holiday Turkish Street Corn with Feta ($30 each).

Holiday sweets are estimated to feeds five-six people. The choices are a pint of Holiday Cranberry-Walnut Relish for $10 and a whole Anika’s Caramel Apple Cake for $20.

How to order: Fill out the online order form.

Order deadline: Nov. 21

Pickup: Nov. 24

This Thanksgiving, YAFO Kitchen is serving up Shawarma Spiced Rotisserie Turkey Breast, Shai’s Famous Brussel Sprouts, Holiday Greek Yogurt Mac & Cheese, Lebanese Green Bean and Rice Casserole, Holiday Cranberry-Walnut Relish and more.
This Thanksgiving, YAFO Kitchen is serving up Shawarma Spiced Rotisserie Turkey Breast, Shai’s Famous Brussel Sprouts, Holiday Greek Yogurt Mac & Cheese, Lebanese Green Bean and Rice Casserole, Holiday Cranberry-Walnut Relish and more. Courtesy of YAFO Kitchen

Your Farms Your Table

Location: 2200 Thrift Road, Charlotte, NC 28208

Neighborhood: West End

Menu

This Thanksgiving meal by chef Sam Diminich includes four courses for $360. You can also purchase a Biga Sama’s Lasagna to help feed visitors ‚ it feeds 10-12 for $90.

First course: crab cakes with capers, remoulade, roasted peppers (one per person)

Second course: farmers market salad, fall fruits, heirloom carrots, Chioggia beets, brie, toasted pecans, herbs, cider vinaigrette

Third course: roasted Bell and Evans turkey breast and thigh meat with turkey-sage jus; stuffing with chestnut, brioche, sage, Vidalia onlion; mac ‘n’ cheese with ditalini pasta, fontina and white cheddar, garlic breadcrumbs; buttered green beans with smoked bacon, shallots, plenty of herbs; roasted sweet potato casserole with brown butter streusel; parker house rolls by Honey Bear Bakeshop

Fourth course: maple-pumpkin pies with graham cracker and marshmallow

How to order: Fill out the online order form.

Order deadline: 5 p.m. Nov. 20

Pickup: at The City Kitch-West End on Nov. 24 between 5:30-7 p.m.

Your Mom’s Donuts

Location: 11025 Monroe Rd, Matthews, NC 28105

Neighborhood: Matthews

Location: Park Road Shopping Center, 4205 Park Road Charlotte, NC 28209

Neighborhood: Montford

Menu

Preorder a few doughnuts or a dozen ($27) for your Thanksgiving breakfast, or a pumpkin pastry pack with two pumpkin muffins, two pumpkin chocolate chip scones and two pumpkin butter brioche rolls ($16). There’s also take-and-bake cinnamon rolls ($9+) and various breads and rolls to accompany your dinner.

How to order: Fill out the online order form or call 704-771-2911.

Order deadline: noon Nov. 24.

Pickup: Nov. 23-24 from open until noon

What The Fries

Location: 10707 Park Road, Suite R, Charlotte

Neighborhood: South Charlotte

Menu

What The Fries will offer a family-sized version of its famous bread pudding tots in three holiday flavors: Purple Yam, Caramel Apple and Frosted Christmas Cookie. The tots will feed 8 to 10 ($50).

How to order: Fill out an online order form.

Order deadline: Nov. 19

Pickup: Nov. 24 from noon to 4 p.m.

What The Fries has caramel apple pudding tots available for Thanksgiving preorder.
What The Fries has caramel apple pudding tots available for Thanksgiving preorder. Courtesy of What The Fries.

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This story was originally published October 25, 2021 at 6:00 AM.

Heidi Finley
The Charlotte Observer
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