There's little doubt that this year's Thanksgiving is going to be profoundly different from any other.
Less traveling? Most certainly. Overnight guests? Probably not. Smaller? In all likelihood. Delicious? That's what we're here to ensure.
You can do all the cooking yourself (and kudos if you do), but odds are good, you, like most of us, have had your fill of cooking for the year. Give yourself a break and let someone else do the chopping, mincing, boiling, whipping, mixing, kneading, frying and baking this time. That someone?A prochef.
The following restaurantsoffer Thanksgiving feasts-to-go. All you have to do is order what you want, pick it up and enjoy the eats at home with whomever's in your bubble. Beingthankful is guaranteed.
Bergen
Cafe Amici, Wyckoff
The menu: Two choices: 16- to 18-pound turkey or a 22- to 24-pound turkey. Plus roasted Amish free-range turkey, pan gravy, bread stuffing, organic mashed potatoes, sweet potato casserole, string bream with sauteed onions, cranberry relish and biscuits. Dessert? Choice of two or three pies Pumpkin pie and apple pie.
The cost: $372 for smaller turkey (serves 8 to 10); $450 for larger (serves10 to 14).
The details: Orders must be in by Nov. 20. Pay in cash or personal check. Pickup time will be allocated after payment is received.315 Franklin Ave.,
Wyckoff;201-848-0198,cafeamiciwyckoff.com.
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Caffe Anello, Westwood
The menu:Oven-roasted turkey breast, honey-glazed sliced ham, Tuscan mashed potatoes, homemade sausage stuffing, fussili pomodoroand pumpkin Oreo cupcakes.
The cost: $200, feeds up to 8.
The details: Order by Nov. 18 by calling 201-786-8137 or clicking onstore.caffeanello.com/Anello-Thanksgiving-Dinner-p251350054. Pickup between 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. Nov. 26. 11 Madison Ave., Westwood;201-497-3628,caffeanello.com.
Felina, Ridgewood
The menu:Dinner appetizers are kale Caesar salad, heirloom beet and carrot salad and onion and poppy seed focaccia; entrée is roasted Goffle Farm turkey with sausage-and-sage stuffing, confit fingerling potatoes, Delicata squash, Brussels sprouts with pickled shallots, cranberry citrus compote and turkey gravy. For dessert? Pumpkin and chocolate chip bundt cake.
The cost: $65/person plus tax.
The details: Place your order by Nov. 12 by emailing anthony@felinarestaurant.com or calling 551-276-5454 (Thursday through Sunday from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.) Pick up 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Nov. 25 or 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Nov. 26.54 E. Ridgewood Ave., Ridgewood,551-276-5454,felinarestaurant.com.
From Scratch, Ridgewood
The menu: Whatever it is that your tummy desires on the restaurant's "family dinner" menu can be ordered for your Thanksgiving meal. Special dishes include homemade lasagna with truffle sauce, crispy Atlantic salmon, and traditional Italian slow-cooked meat dish peposo.
The cost: It's all a la carte. And for the month of November, all dishes are 20% off.
The details: Go online to order.44 E.Ridgewood Ave., Ridgewood;201-857-5188,fromscratchridgewood.com/
Lefkes, Englewood Cliffs
The menu: A 12-pound roasted turkey with gravy, cranberry relish, sweet toasted corn, spicy pumpkin soup, mashed potato with gravy and classic apple pie.
The cost: $150 (feeds 10 to 12).
The details: Order by Nov. 25. Pickup on or before Thanksgiving Day (Lefkes is open on Thanksgiving).495 Sylvan Ave, Englewood Cliffs;201-408-4444,lefkesnj.com.
Rockin' Roots, Hillsdale
The menu: Rockin Roots is a vegan/vegetarian restaurant; so no turkey (duh). And the menu, which is extensive, is a la carte. Some of the choices include butternut squash soup ($9/quart), corn bread with whipped ricotta and glazed corn ($25), roasted root vegetables ($45), roasted Brussels sprouts ($30) and apple, pumpkin or pecan pie ($25).
The cost: It's a la carte, with many plant-basedchoices. Each dish serves from 4 to 6.
The details: Orders must be placed by Nov. 23. Pickup--Nov. 25 between 2 and 5 p.m. 434 Hillsdale Ave. Hillsdale;201-497– 6137,rockinrootsjuice.com.
*Trunk-Pop Dinner, Tenafly
The menu: Admittedly not a restaurant, but Marge Perry and David Bonom, two professional chefs, offer an entire feast cooked in a leased commercialkitchen for Thanksgiving. The eats include herb-crusted Goffle Farm turkey (cost depends on size), one quart butternut squash soup with pesto dollop ($15), sourdough sage stuffing ($25; $30 with sausage), one pint sherry gravy ($25), souffléd sweet potatoes with streusel topping ($25/6 servings; $50/12), Brussels sprouts with bacon ($20/6 servings), green beans with Balsamic-glazed baby onions, ($20/6 servings) and pecan tartwith sea salt ($45).
The cost: It's a la carte.
The details: Order online by(If you'd like totext or call: 201-248-9694) Nov. 12.Pickup between 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. time Nov. 25. Just drive up and Perry and Bonom will putthe meal, all in containers, into the trunk of your car. For an extra $15, they'll include a reusable meat thermometer.trunkpopdinners.com.
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Oceanaire Seafood Room, Hackensack
The menu:You have a choice of four different dinners to-go: oven-roasted turkey dinner, a filet dinner, a 16-ounce NY strip dinner and a 22-ounce bone-in ribeye meal. Each meal feeds four. The sides includegreen beans Almondine, creamed corn androasted mashed sweet potatoes. Dessert: pumpkin swirl cheesecake with caramel.
The cost: From $165 to $330. The dinners feed four.
The details: Order by 4 p.m. Nov.24 and pick up after 3 p.m. Nov. 25 and between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Nov. 25.and pick up times will be Wednesday, November 25 after 3 p.m. and Thanksgiving Day 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.175 Riverside Square Mall, Hackensack;201-343-8862,theoceanaire.com/location/hackensack-nj.
Stern & Bow, Closter
The menu: Your choice: a smoked or roasted turkey (15pounds), fennel or house salad. Plus choice of two sides.
The cost:$250 + tax (serves up to eight people).
The details: Orderby Nov.17.171 Schraalenburgh Road, Closter;201-750-3350sternandbowrestaurant.com/
Stone & Rail, Glen Rock
The menu: Your choice of two different sized turkeys (cooked, or raw and brined) plus a choice of four sides including glazed baby carrots, baked mashed potatoes, spiced macaroni and cheese and sweet corn spoonbread.Dessert choice: apple pie or pumpkin pie. The restaurant isalso offering itssignature co*cktail kits: pre-mixed fall sangria; pre-mixed spiced apple margarita; and cinnamon Bulleit old-fashioned.
The cost: Small (12-15 pound)turkey costs $125; Large (20-25 pound) $180. You can also just get foursides, a saladand one pie for $60. co*cktail mix costs from $28 to $40.
The details: For pick up and order deadlines, call the restaurant directly.175 Rock Road, Glen Rock;201-345-0709,stoneandrail.com.
Ventanas, Fort Lee
The menu: Acclaimed chef David Burke is offering what he is calling "to-go-grab-'n-gobble feast in two sizes. One includes a half turkey, the other a full turkey. Both come with an abundance of traditional sides.
The cost: Half turkey costs $225 (fees 6-8); whole turkey $350 (9-12).
The details: Orders can be placed by emailinginfo@ventanasatthemodern.com or calling201-583-4777. Order by 5 p.m. November 24. Secure your order with a credit card. Pick up Nov. 25 or Nov. 26 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Essex
Allegory, Montclair
The menu:Baby kale salad,Vacchiano Farms brown butter-sage whole roasted turkey,Joël Robuchon pommes purée and gluten-free stuffing.Also available: charcuterie board with threelocal cheeses, two charcuteries, seasonal jam, cornichons, pickled red onion anddried fruit.
The cost: $250 (serves 6). Charcuterie board costs $75.
The details:Order by calling the restaurant through Nov. 19. Pickupfrom 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. Nov.25 and 9 a.m. and noon Nov. 26.690 Bloomfield Ave., Montclair;973- 329-5500, themchotel.com/food-drink/allegory.
Bistro d'Azur, SouthOrange
The menu:It's a la carte -- and you have choices: servings for two or servings for four. Menu choices include goat and beet salad ($18/serves 2; $34/serves 4) ; seafood salad with shrimp and calamari ($16 and $30); half roasted turkey ($109; serves 4-6) or whole roasted turkey ($209; serves 8-12); glazed carrots ($12/$22); creamed spinach ($12/$22); apple tarte tartin ($10 single serving).
The cost: It's a la carte.
The details:Order on restaurant's website. Pick up Nov. 26 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. 14 Academy St., South Orange,973-327-9725,bistrodazur.com/
Cafe Giotto
The menu:It's a la carte. Appetizer choices include arancini rice balls ($42, 6 filled with Bolognese;6 filled with cheese);eggplant Parmesan ($65/serve 6-8); house-made burrata with arugula, roasted red peppers and tomatoes ($40/serve 6-8). Entrée choices includelasagna Bolognese ($100/serve 8-10) and chicken with mushrooms($65/serves 6-8). Dessert: tiramisu ($15/ serves 4).
The cost: It's a la carte.
The details: Orderby Nov. 20;; pick up from 4 p.m. - 8 p.m.Nov.25.42 Church St., Montclair;973-746-0111,cafegiotto.com/
The Fox &Falcon, South Orange
The menu: Roasted heritage breed turkey with gravy and cranberry sauce ($110), four sides including wild mushroom stuffing and mac 'n' cheese ($80),two whole 3-pound chickens with salsa verde ($80), vegan roasted cauliflower ($35), vegan braised collard greens ($24), 10-inch apple pie ($26).
The cost:It's a la carte. All menu items serve 6-8.
The details: Order before Nov. 16. Pick up 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 25. To order, visit website and email order to events.thefoxandfalcon@gmail.com or call 973-419-6773 Wed. through Sun. between 12 p.m. and 5 p.m. 19 Valley St., South Orange;973-419-6773,thefoxandfalconnj.com/menus/#thanksgiving-menu
Faubourg, Montclair
The menu: Butternut squash soup with pumpkin seeds, roasted turkey stuffed with chestnut stuffing, cranberry chutney and gravy. Vegetables consist of fall vegetables fricassee and pommes purée. You can add on from an a carte menu other appetizers, sides and desserts including homemade pies and ice cream and sorbet.
The cost: $200 for three to four people. $395 for six to eight people.
The details: To orderemail catering@faubourgmontclair.com or call 973-542-7700byNov.18. Pick up Nov. 25 or Nov. 26 by 2 p.m. Your mealcomes ready-to-reheat and with reheating/serving instructions.544 Bloomfield Ave., Montclair;973-542-7700,faubourgmontclair.com.
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Battello, Jersey City
Battello and Kitchen Step, also in Jersey City, are owned by chefRyan DePersio. Battello will be offering Thanksgiving-to-gopick up at Kitchen Step. For the menu, cost and details,see Kitchen Step below.
The Kitchen Step, Jersey City
The menu: The turkey? That's your responsibility. The accouterments? Leave that to chef/owner Ryan DePersio's Kitchen Step. Your choices include a quart of smoked garlic gravy ($20), sweet potato and gouda gratin ($50/½ tray), one pint cranberry-mint compote ($15), chopped kale salad ($30/½ tray) andtwoquarts honey nut soup ($30)
The cost: It's a la carte and offered as a tray; each tray feeds 4-6.
The details: Place orders by Nov. 22 and pick up between 10 a.m. to 12 noonNov. 26. Order by calling 201-721-6115 or emailing Kitchen Step's general manager atwess@kitchenstepjc.com.500 Jersey Ave., Jersey City;201-721-6115, kitchenstepjc.com.
Son Cubano, West New York
The menu: The Grab-n-Gobble from Son Cubano is a David Burke Thanksgiving feast you can bring home. The half-turkey feeds six to eight people and the full turkey feeds nine to 12. Both come with plenty of traditional Thanksgiving sides.
The cost: $225 for a half-turkey; $350 for a full turkey.
The details: Place orders by Nov. 24. Order by emailing info@soncubanonj.com or by calling 201-399-2020.40Riverwalk Place, West New York;201-399-2020,soncubanonj.com. Pick up on Nov. 26 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Antique Bar & Bakery, Hoboken
The menu: Thanksgiving is a tradition at Antique. For decades the bakers offered to cook neighbors' turkeys while they were making the bread, and chef Paul Gerard and crewhave continued thattradition. For delivery, pick up or dine in, the restaurantsoffers turkey with all the trimmings, roasted vegetables, special apps, breads, and seasonal co*cktails. For pickup, the a la carte menu includes: 20-pound coal-fired turkey accompanied bygravy, stuffingand cranberry sauce ($200); fresh 10-pound ham with gravy, stuffing and cranberry sauce($150); 24 crab cakes withremoulade ($54); and Antique mac'ncheese ($40; serves 10).
The cost: It's a la carte.
The details: Pick up is Nov. 26.122 Willow Ave.,Hoboken; 201-683-7028,antiquebarbakery.com/
Morris
Jockey Hollow Bar & Kitchen, Morristown
The menu: A four-course mealfeaturing arugula salad with pomegranate and blue cheese;mushroom bisque with roasted mushroom;turkey roulade with cornbread stuffing; cranberry gastrique; squash lasagna with local ricotta; and apple cobbler with cereal milk whipped cream.
The cost:$160; serves 4.
The details:All orders must be placed on JHBK's website.Pick upNov. 25.110 South St.,Morristown;973-644-3180,jockeyhollowbarandkitchen.com.
White Birch, Flanders
The menu: The turkey is your responsibility. White Birchcan provide the rest incluidng¼-sheet focaccia bread ($12), apple cranberry chutney $20/½ tray), onion tart ($25), Brussels sprouts ($30/½ tray), pumpkin pie ($25).
The cost: It's a la carte.
The details: Order by Nov. 22. Pickup begins Nov 24. 380 Route 206, Flanders; 908-955-0433,whitebirchrestaurant.com.
South + Pine American Eatery, Morristown
The menu: It's a la carte. Your choices include butternut squash soup with with bacon and apple jam ($36), spicy lamb meatballs with Greek yogurt and cucumber relish ($50), roasted pork belly with smoked Gouda grits ($90) and rustic apple tarts with creme fraiche ice cream ($60).
The cost: Each a la carte dish serves 6-8.
The details: To order, call or email events@southandpine.com by Nov. 20. Pick up Nov. 25. Chef/owner Leia Gaccione will include instructions on reheating and plating each dish and may offer a video tutorial too. "We will make you look like a Thanksgiving rock star," she said.90 South St, Morristown;862-260-9700,southandpine.com.
Restaurant Serenade, Chatham
The menu: Restaurant Serenade offers two menus: one that feeds up to four people and another that feeds up to 10. The meals include turkey with stuffing, creamless pumpkin soup, potato puree with autumn vegetables and homemade pies.
The cost: $65/per person for feast that feeds 2-4; $450 for meal that feeds up to 10.
The details: Order by calling 973-701-0303 by Nov. 20. Pick up between 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. Nov. 25 or 12 p.m. and 4 p.m. Nov. 26. Reheating and plating instructions included.6 Roosevelt Ave., Chatham;973-701-0303,restaurantserenade.com.
Turtle + the Wolf, Montclair
The menu: Ten-pound smoked Goffle Road turkey with gravy,25 pieces of fried chicken or 12-inch duck confit pot pie with foie gras; green salad with feta; buttermilkbiscuits; Brussels slaw and cranberry sauce.
The cost: $195; serves 4-6.
The details: All orders must be placed by Nov. 8 via email(takeout@turtleandthewolf.com) or phone(973-783-9800) Wed. through Sun. 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Pick up is 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 26.622 Valley Rd, Upper Montclair; 973-783-9800,turtleandthewolf.com.
Vinnie's Pizzeria & Restaurant, Boonton
The Menu: Autumn salad, fresh-sliced roasted turkey with gravy, stuffing with sausage or vegetable stuffing, Yukon gold mashed potatoes with garlic butter, Brussels sprouts, haricot verts, sweet potato and marshmallow gratin and apple crumble pie for dessert.
The cost: $200 serves 4 to 6; $375 serves 10 to 12.
The details:Order by Nov. 19. Call chef Mickey Chopra at 973-769-3219. 406 Main St., Boonton. 973-769-3219,vinniespizzeriaristorantemenu.com/
Passaic
The Barrow House, Clifton
The menu: Turkey leg and breast, mushroom gravy, glazed honey-thyme carrots, pumpkin cornbread, mashed potatoes, string beans and apple pie. Also available are wine packages and additional sides.
The Cost: $145 serves 4-6; $250 8-10.Wine packages cost $75 and $100.
The details: Order by 5 p.m. Nov. 20.1296 Van Houten Ave., Clifton;551-223-6609,thebarrowhouse.com
Mighty Quinn's BBQ, Clifton
The menu:You have two choices:a 10-12 pound pit-roasted turkey with southern cornbread stuffing, macaroni & cheese,sweet potato casserole, string beans, gravy and cranberry sauce orjust the bird and gravy.
The cost: $185 for whole dinner and $90 for bird and gravy.
The details: Order through Nov. 20. Pick up Nov. 24 and 25.850 Rte 3,Clifton;973-777-8340,mightyquinnsbbq.com/
Viaggio, Wayne
The menu: Stuffed turkey breast, Italian mashed potato, turkey leg confit and gravy, cardoon and Brussels sprout fritti, cavatelli and tri-color salad.
The cost:$169 (feeds 3 to 4).
The details: Order ASAP by calling 973-706-7277.. Pickup 12 p.m. - 1 p.m. Nov. 26. 1055 HamburgTurnpike, Wayne;973-706-7277,viaggioristorante.com.
Sussex
Andre's Lakeside Dining, Sparta
The menu: Purée of butternut squash soup with apple cider, brined, roasted turkey, mashed potatoes, sausage-apple stuffing, roasted vegetables, gravy, balsamic glazed cranberries and chocolate mousse.
The cost: Andre's is offering Thanksgiving Dinner for as few as two for $98.Order in increments of two. And if you live within a 15-mile radius, the restaurant will deliver your Thanksgiving feast.
The details: Order by Nov. 19. Pick up Nov. 25. Times to be arranged.112 Tomahawk Trail, Sparta;973-726-6000,dresrealfood.com.
Union
Summit House, Summit
The Menu:You have choices. Summit House offers a variety of different feasts to go, including a co*cktail kit. Dinner includes boneless Griggstown Farm turkey, house-made stuffing, turkey gravy and cranberry sauce.Sides include turkey, gravy, buttermilk biscuits, mashed potatoes and sweet potato au gratin.
The cost: $215 for 4-6; $325 for 7-10. Sides cost$10 to $19. co*cktail kits include a Manhattan kit that will serve 12and costs $60.
The details: Pickup is Nov. 26 from 10 a.m. to noon.395 Springfield Ave., Summit;908-273-6000,Summit,summithousenj.square.site..
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