Let's face it, cooking is hard sometimes.Β
There's a reason chefs go to culinary school to perfect their skills in the kitchen.Β
No matter how hard you try, sometimes your roux will break when you're making mac & cheese, or your turkey will have some char on it.
Thanksgiving is already stressful, why add more chaotic energy to your day by trying to prepare an extravagant feast for 12 people in just a couple of hours?
To ensure your holiday doesn't look like a scene out of The Bear, let the professionals work their magic in the kitchen this year. Here's a list of local places you can pick up or dine-in this Thanksgiving:.Β
Bashful Bandit BBQ
Bashful Bandit BBQ is making your life a little easier this holiday. You can order and pick up all kinds of delicious Thanksgiving goodies, like smoked turkey and brisket, potato salad, mac and cheese, gravy, candied sweet potatoes, and more.Β
According to their website, you can order anytime before Nov. 24th and pick up your meal either the night before Thanksgiving, or Thanksgiving morning.Β
Visit their websiteΒ for more information or call 520-526-2368 to place an order.
Blue Willow
Looking to eat out this Thanksgiving? Blue Willowβs got you! They will be open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day, with a set $45 menu that includes herb-roasted turkey breast, sage stuffing, roasted root vegetables, au gratin potatoes, and homemade pumpkin pie with fresh whipped cream. Reservations are required and there is a vegetarian dinner option.Β
Visit their Facebook pageΒ for more information or call 520-327-7577
Brother Johnβs Beer, Bourbon & BBQ
As usual, Brother Johnβs will be open for business this Thanksgiving. This year, their dining area will be open from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and reservations are recommended. For $75, youβll have three courses that include entrees like smoked turkey, brisket, and house-cured ham. Of course, all the fixings are included too!
If you'd rather enjoy your meal at home, they are also offering Thanksgiving pick-up. You can buy a feast for six that includes a smoked turkey breast and all the usual extras. You can also buy the smoked turkey breast or the sides separately.
Visit theirΒ websiteΒ for more information.Β
Charro Steak & Del Rey
This Thanksgiving, Charro Steak will be serving up a three-course meal that is anything but boring. First up is their salad, which includes organic baby spinach, grilled butternut squash, and marinated pink onions topped with candied Sahuarita pecans, mesquite-smoked goat cheese and an agave vinaigrette. For the entrΓ©e, they will be making a 100% all-natural, cage-free turkey featuring their smoked ancho gravy and cranberry compote. To go with the turkey, they have various sides such as corn tamal stuffing, roasted poblano mashed potatoes and ancho gravy, and chipotle mac and cheese.
Make sure to save some room for dessert! Youβll get to pick from their pumpkin and hazelnut tamales, various empanadas, tres leches cake, Mexican chocolate mousse, and a pecan pumpkin roll.Β
They will be open from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. and the dinner costs $64.95 per person.Β
Cielos at Lodge on the Desert
Change things up this year and have a Thanksgiving brunch instead of waiting for dinnertime! Cielos at Lodge at the Desert will be hosting a brunch that features holiday favorites and highlights Southwestern flavors.Β
Cielos at the Lodge on the Desert will be open from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Make sure to reserve your table!
Visit their website for more information.
Dedicated
Sure, Thanksgiving dinner is good but what about breakfast?! At Dedicated, they have breakfast options you can pre-order, such as pumpkin bread, honey whipped cream cheese, cinnamon pull-aparts, and quiche.
For the dinner table, they will be making turkey meals for two, with dinner rolls, stuffing mix and gravy. The best part: they have vegan and plenty of gluten-free options!
They also have lots of pie flavors and other goodies you can buy so you can end Thanksgiving on a sweet note.
You must place your order by noon on Nov. 24. Orders can be picked up on the 25th or 26th.Β
Visit theirΒ websiteΒ for more information.Β
Feast
For decades, Feast has been saving our holidays with their tasty meals. Place an order by Nov. 22, and they will have your meal ready on Nov. 26, complete with reheating instructions.
This year, the menu includes dishes like turkey breasts, legs and thighs, mashed potatoes, gravy, two types of stuffing (one for the non-meat eaters), winter squash stew, roasted beets, and bourbon pecan pie.
Visit their website for more information or call 520-326-9363 to place an order.
Govindaβs
Vegans have to eat on Thanksgiving, too! From noon to 6 p.m. Thanksgiving Day, Govindaβs will be serving up all the vegan versions of the classic holiday dishes. Tofu turkey, mashed potatoes with a carrot and cashew gravy, quinoa stuffing, cranberry sauce, green bean almondine, rice pilaf, and pumpkin pie with whipped cream will all be on the menu.Β
Youβll also be able to enjoy live music while you eat your meal!
The Thanksgiving dinner costs $21.95 for adults and $9.95 for kids.Β
Visit their website for more information.Β
The Horseshoe Grill
At the Horseshoe Grill, they combine smoky BBQ flavors with the typical holiday flavors. Here, youβll be able to order smoked turkeys, prime rib, brisket, pulled pork, and all the classic sides such as mashed potatoes, mac and cheese, and stuffing.
Visit their website for more information.
Lovinβ Spoonfuls
This beloved vegan spot will be open on Thanksgiving from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. For $34, youβll be able to enjoy their traditional vegan prix fixe, which includes a mock turkey with mashed potatoes and a mushroom burgundy gravy, candied yams, stuffing, corn, green beans, homemade cranberry sauce, mixed green salad, and a homemade pumpkin pie or apple betty.
You will have until Nov. 21 to make a reservation to either pick up the meal or save your spot at the restaurant.
Visit their Instagram page for information on their menu and call 520-325-7766 to make a reservation.
The Parish
Let the chefs at The Parish do all the hard work this year! You can place a to-go order thatβll be ready on the 26th, complete with reheating instructions.Β
Their Thanksgiving menu includes fried and smoked turkey, roasted garlic mashed potatoes and gravy, andouille sausage, southern collard green, scalloped sweet potatoes, creamy mac and cheese, and streusel apple pie.Β
Visit theirΒ event pageΒ for more information.Β
Tanque Verde Ranch
Youβve never seen a buffet as classy as the one at Tanque Verde Ranch! On Thanksgiving, their holiday buffet will feature all kinds of delicious dishes like roasted poblano lobster bisque, all kinds of boards, a salad bar, chilled seafood, slow roasted prime rib, turkey, mashed potatoes, fried brussels, and an array of desserts.Β
There will be two seatings: one at 1:15 p.m. at The Barn, and the other at 2:30 p.m. at the Carrillo Dining Room. It is $80 for adults and $40 for children.Β
Reservations are required.Β
Visit their event page for more information. You can email reservations@tvgr.com or call 520-296-6275 to save your spot.
Tucson Racquet Club
Get a head start on the holiday at The Tucson Racquet Club! They will be offering in-person dining on Nov. 26 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., for $24. On their menu this year is turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, gravy, green bean casserole, cranberry sauce, and a slice of pumpkin pie.Β
Visit their event page for more information.Β
Pies! Pies! Pies!
Β Don't forget about dessert! Here a few local bakeries that are still accepting orders for tasty pies and other sweet treats.
Gourmet Girls: 5845 N. Oracle RoadΒ (Last day to order is Nov. 23)
Ajo CafΓ©: 3182 E. Ajo Way
Houldenβs Rise Above: 5029 E. Fifth St.Β (Last day to order is Nov. 20)
You Dough Girls: Visit their facebook page to place your order
- Bakery by Ren: 4300 N Campbell Ave Suite #12 (Last day to order is Nov. 23)Β
