Thanksgiving Takeout: What to Pick Up for the Big Day

Thanksgiving is a freaking production. Between cleaning the house, cooking, and entertaining guests, it can be an exhausting affair. There's a point at which you need to outsource something to make it through the holiday. Whether you're looking to pick up an entire meal, a side dish, or just a...

By Sara Ventiera

November 25, 2013

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UPDATE: Unless you own a time machine we assume you will be happier with our current list of Broward Restaurants Serving Thanksgiving Dinner 2015 and Palm Beach County Restaurants Serving Thanksgiving Dinner 2015.

Thanksgiving is a freaking production.

Between cleaning the house, cooking, and entertaining guests, it can be an exhausting affair.

There's a point at which you need to outsource something to make it through the holiday.

Whether you're looking to pick up an entire meal, a side dish, or just a pie, we have a list of places offering T-Day accoutrements for your holiday celebration.

Whole Foods Market

In addition to a number of side dishes, Whole Foods is selling cooked fresh turkeys across South Florida. Online ordering is available. Visit wholefoodsmarket.com/online-ordering.

Bogart's Bar & Grille

Rapoport's Restaurant Group is offering a complete turkey dinner with all the fixins for up to 12 people for pick-up from Bogart's at the Cinemark Palace 20. All orders must be placed by 3 p.m. Monday, November 25, for pick-up on Thanksgiving Day by 3 p.m.

Bogart's Bar & Grille is located at 3200 Airport Road in Boca Raton. Call 561-826-1790, or visit bogartsofboca.com.

Fresh Meals

Thanksgiving is not exactly friendly to a diet. Fresh meals offers complete paleo/gluten free, vegetarian, or healthy twists on traditional Thanksgiving dinner. The dinners are available for pick up or delivery in Palm Beach and Broward Counties. Call 855-373-7467or visit freshmealplan.com.

Tastebuds Catering

In honor of the once in a lifetime Thanksgivukkah event, Tastebuds Catering in Davie is offering catered dinners to combine the two holidays. For $249.95 for ten people, the company is serving up complete turkey dinners with sides and desserts. Pick-up or delivery are available.

Tastebuds Catering is located at 7080 W State Road 84 -Suite 3 in Davie. Call 954-584-3663, visit tastebudscatering.com, or email [email protected].

New River Groves

Pies are one of the most annoying dishes to make for Thanksgiving. If you're looking for one of the best outsourcing options, New River Groves in Davie offers some of the best pumpkin, apple, pecan, and their signature Key lime around. Call ahead to order as these babies sell out quickly.

New River Groves is located at 5660 Griffin Road in Davie. Call 954-581-8630, or visit newrivergroves.com.

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