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Restaruants Serving On Thanksgiving 2025

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Looking for a hassle-free way to celebrate Thanksgiving this year? Many restaurants offer special Thanksgiving menus, so you can enjoy a delicious meal without the stress of cooking and cleaning. From traditional turkey dinners to creative alternatives, there are plenty of options for every taste. So gather your loved ones and make a reservation at one of the many restaurants offering Thanksgiving dining options. A word to the wise before you head out to any of these restaurants- be sure to give them a call to double-check their holiday hours, as many are reservation only and may already be sold out. Many of those that will be open will be offering limited options, not their entire menu.  We’ll keep adding to this post as we hear from more restaurants!

Open on Thanksgiving Day 2025:

2751 Miamisburg Centerville Rd, Dayton |  937-439-9005
 7070 Miller Lane, Dayton |  937-609-3811

Will again host a FREE lunch buffet rom 11am – 2pm
Donations in the form of cash or check will be accepted for the Dayton Food Bank.

Anatolian Grill Mediterranean Cuisine

Authentic MiddleEastern food.

 

 Applebee’s 

Celebrate Thanksgiving at your friendly neighborhood grill! Certain locations may have reduced opening hours. While there doesn’t appear to be a Thanksgiving meal, you’ll be able to enjoy all your favorite regular Applebee’s dishes when dining here for the holiday.

Bistecca (located in the Hotel Ardent)

137 N. Main St., Dayton | 937-637-0465

Serving from 2-7:30 pm

Bleu Wave Seafood Boil & Pho

2733 Fairfield Commons, Beavercreek | 937-702-9395

serving from 11am – 6pm

Free dessert for all dine in customers

Ellie’s Restaurant at the Mills Park Hotel
321 Xenia Ave., Yellow Springs

seatings at 2:00 pm & 6:00 pm, $38++
Reserve online

Buffet Menu: Roasted Turkey, Spiral Ham, Gravy & Stuffing, Mashed Potatoes, Cornbread Casserole, Brussels Sprouts & Carrots, Green Beans, Cinnamon Apples, Cranberry Sauce, Mac & Cheese, Pecan & Pumpkin Pie

* A full bar is available at both seatings.
++Server gratuity is not included in ticket price.

will be open noon – 5pm with Special Holiday Menu

Menu of traditional Turkey and dressing as well as many of our regular menu options. The annual Turkey dinner carry out option, for 1 or up to 4 family pack will also be available to order starting November 3rd, 2025.

Fairborn Family Diner and Restaurant
419 N. Broad St., Fairborn|  937-879-9454

Serving from 7am – 4pm

Flemings
4432 Walnut Street at The Greene| 937-320-9548

Reserve online

Serving 11am–8pm

This Thanksgiving, we invite you to be the Guest. Enjoy a 2-Course Menu featuring your choice of Filet Mignon, USDA Prime Bone-In Ribeye, or traditional Mixed-Herb Roasted Turkey Breast. Begin with a starter, then pair your entrée with savory housemade stuffing and shareable sides including mashed potatoes, green beans with apricots and onions and cinnamon orange cranberry sauce. Starting at $59 per Guest.  Our full dinner menu is also available all day, and we offer a Children’s 3-Course Menu starting at $22.

Celebrate at Home with our Thanksgiving Catering Menu

Flemings Full Spread Bundle for six, starting at $260, with all the traditional favorites and your choice of Turkey or Sliced Tenderloin. Or let us handle the sides with our new Sides Bundle for six for $140, perfect for complementing your home-cooked turkey.**

Plus, enjoy $50 off orders of $250 or more for a limited time.***

Pickup available November 21–30, so you can celebrate on your schedule.

Fu Mon Lau

2008 Miamisburg Centerville Rd, Dayton |937-293-2211
11:00 am – 09:30pm

We focus on authentic Chinese cuisine featuring a wide selection of seafood and other asian delicacies. We specialize in cantonese style cooking. We offer dine-in, take-out as well as delivery through DoorDash.Golden Corral

6611 Miller Lane. Dayton | 937-264-3300
2490 Commons Blvd, Beavercreek | 937-702-9863

open 11 am to 7 pm

For Thanksgiving 2024, Golden Corral serves a special buffet with carved roasted turkey, honey-glazed ham, and classic sides like mashed potatoes and stuffing. All you can eat buffet $17.99 person/$8.99 children

They also provide Holiday Meals To Go, perfect for home celebrations. Guests can enjoy desserts like pumpkin and pecan pies.  A complete Holiday meal that feeds 2-4 for $49.99, or that feeds 6-8 people for $89.99.

Gulzar’s

217 N Patterson Blvd, Dayton | 937-985-9420
Serving from 11am  – 9pm

Harrison’s

106 E Main St, Tipp City | (937) 667-5200

Taking reservations for seating between 12:00,- 5:30pm
Serving Thanksgiving Dinner or order from a condensed  menu TBA

Jeet India Restaurant
2750 N. Fairfield Rd, Beavercreek | (937) 431-8881

Will again host a FREE lunch buffet
from 11am – 2pm

Any donations made will be donated to The Food Bank

Mel-O-Dee Restaurant 

2350 S Dayton Lakeview Rd New Carlisle | (937) 849-1378

Open 8am – 5pm- will be offering special holiday menu

Red Lobster

Celebrate Thanksgiving with tasty shrimp, gourmet lobster and famous Cheddar Bay biscuits. This casual chain will be serving its regular menu on Thanksgiving Day, allowing you to enjoy a seafood feast.

Rob’s Restaurant & Catering

705 Arlington Rd Brookville Oh 45309 |937-833-3310
Open 10:30 am –  6pm
Taking some reservations and call ahead wait list.
Buffet $18.99 adults dine in, kids 10 and under $9.99
Heat & Serve Option for 4 $59.99 includes turkey, ham dressing, mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans and rolls. Pick up Wed 11/26 between 11am – 4pm.

Smokey Bones

Serving from 11am – 8pm
Dig into our Turkey Platter – $18.99, complete with turkey, gravy, mashed potatoes, stuffing, and green beans. Craving BBQ instead? Our full regular menu is available too!

The Florentine
21 W Market St,Germantown | (937) 855-7759
Served 11am – 5pm seatings about every 45 minutes

Buffet pricing to come

Buffet features roasted turkey, ham, meatloaf, traditional stuffing, mashed potatoes & gravy, macaroni & cheese, baked beans, green beans, corn pudding, sweet potatoes with marshmallow topping, cole slaw, cranberry sauce, pasta salads, rolls and pumpkin pie

The Foundry
124 Madison St., Dayton | 124 Madison St., Dayton

Serving from 2 – 7pm
Serving a traditional Thanksgiving meal, as well as pizza and BBQ ribs

The Golden Lamb
27 S. BroadwayLebanon | 513.932.5065
Serving 11 am – 6:30 pm
Thanksgiving dinner includes brined and slow-roasted turkey breast, sage sausage and apple dressing, seasonal vegetables, cranberry chutney, and mashed potatoes with turkey gravy for

The Spaghetti Warehouse

open from 10:30 to 3:00 for a buffet, by reservation only.
Call to make a reservations.

Yami Buffet

8870 Kingsridge Dr, Dayton, Miami Township |937-522-0037

Serving dinner all day 11:30am – 9pm

Visit Us for Authentic Asian Buffet Dining

Volunteeers Needed For Feast of Giving to Return

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The Feast of Giving, Dayton’s beloved Thanksgiving dinner, will return to the Dayton Convention Center on Thursday, November 27, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Organizers are calling for up to 400 volunteers to help revive this cherished tradition and serve thousands in the Dayton community.

For 50 years beginning in 1969, the Feast of Giving provided warm Thanksgiving meals and fellowship to residents across the region. After a pause in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the event is being brought back by local leaders Jason Woodard and Shane Connor, handpicked by long-time stewards Dr. Steve Levitt and Dr. Tom Olsen.

A dedicated working group has been planning the event for over nine months, but many more hands are needed—both on Thanksgiving Day and in the days leading up to it. Michelle Steinbrugge, Volunteer Committee Lead, shared:

“One of the best things about the Feast of Giving is how it brings people from across the community together. We’re excited to welcome both past volunteers and new faces to the next chapter of this unique Dayton tradition.”

Those interested in volunteering can sign up at feastofgiving.org. Shifts will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis, with notifications beginning in early October.

The Feast of Giving is a component fund of The Dayton Foundation. Businesses or individuals wishing to support the event—either financially or through in-kind donations—are encouraged to reach out via email at [email protected] or visit the website

Serving Thanksgiving 2024

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Looking for a hassle-free way to celebrate Thanksgiving this year? Why not consider dining out? Many restaurants offer special Thanksgiving menus, so you can enjoy a delicious meal without the stress of cooking and cleaning. From traditional turkey dinners to creative alternatives, there are plenty of options for every taste. So gather your loved ones and make a reservation at one of the many restaurants offering Thanksgiving dining options.A word to the wise before you head out to any of these restaurants. Be sure to give them a call to double-check their holiday hours, as many are reservation only and may already be sold out. Many of those that will be open will be offering limited options, not their entire menu.  We’ll keep adding to this post as we hear from more restaurants!

 

Amar India Restaurant is hosting a FREE Thanksgiving lunch buffet from 11am -2pm at 3 locations: Amar India, Amar India North, and Jeet India. Monetary donations are encouraged and will benefit our mission of eliminating hunger. Chicken and vegetarian options will both be available. Water is provided, but specialty drinks will cost extra.

Dorothy Lane Market

Reserve yours by Friday, Nov. 22.

Dinner For Two – Traditional Turkey Dinner – each bag that comes packed with Thanksgiving dinner favorites, like our Sliced Turkey Breast, Old-Fashioned Cornbread Stuffing, Turkey Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans Amandine, and Cranberry-Orange-Walnut Relish. $45 ea

903 E Dixie Dr., West Carrollton | (937) 859-8229
Single serving $35
4 Meal Party Pack $125
El Mesons Tequila Marinated TurkeySides:Cranberry Jalapeno Salad, Three Root Mash, Roasted Mexican Corn, Chorizo Stuffing.  Dessert: Butterscotch Pumpkin Bar
Engineers Club of Dayton
110 E. Monument Ave | Dayton, OH 45402
Email to reserve: [email protected]

Firebirds
3500 Rigby Rd, Miamisburg, OH 45342 | (937) 865-9355

closed on Thanksgiving
Preorder Thanksgiving Meal by 11/23 pick up Nov 26 or 27
$159.99 serves 6

Key Ingredient Catering

Send an email with your order to [email protected] and place your order soon for pick up or Wednesday evening delivery.

Neighborhood Nest- Gluten Free Bakery
937-902-3515

Popeye’s

Order their Cajun-Style Turkey shipped to you for $99.00. The Cajun-Style Turkey is delivered to your door pre-cooked so all you have to do is thaw, heat, serve & enjoy.

The Cajun-Style Turkey feeds approximately 8-12 people.

 

Yellow Springs Smokehouse 

1535 Xenia Ave, Yellow Springs
Call 937-776-9000 to order

Stella Bleu
20 North Fountain, Springfield| 937-717-0478
 

Whole Foods

1050 Miamisburg Centerville Rd Dayton, OH 45458 | (937) 999-6880

Just a few of their options:

Thanksgiving Extravaganza for 12 $539.99
Thanksgiving Feast for 12 $399.99
Prime Rib Meal for 8 $259.99

Aldi Thanksgiving Basket Offers A Meal For 10 For $47

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Pick Up A Thanksgiving Meal To Go 2023

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If cooking Thanksgiving dinner isn’t your idea of enjoying the holiday and it brings on too much stress, consider buying a deliciously cooked meal instead! Here’s a list of places  (list in progress, we’ll continue to add to it as we hear of more options!) you can order your holiday meal from:

Amber Rose Restaurant & Catering
1400 Valley Street, Dayton |  937-228-2511
Orders due by Wed, Nov 15h, pick up before 5pm on Wed, Nov 22nd

Prix Fixe Menu for 4-6 includes roasted and sliced turkey breast, mashed potatoes, turkey gravy, stuffing, seven layer salad, corn souffle, green bean casserole, cranberry orange relish, rolls and pumpkin pie. $165. Ala Carte options to order here. AmberRoseThanksgivingMenu 2023

Bernsteins Fine Catering

3100 Woodman Dr.
Kettering, OH 45420

937-898-2761

Orders due by Wed, Nov 16th
Pick up Wed, Nov 22 11am -4pm

Thanksgiving Prix Fixe Menu
Kale & radicchio salad, 2 pounds of sliced turkey breast, 1 small mashed potatoes,1 pint of turkey gravy, 1 small stuffing, 1 small corn pudding, 1 small candied yams, 1 small green bean casserole, 1 pint of cranberry & orange relish, 6 rolls & sea salt butter compound, 1 pumpkin pie. Feed 4-6 people, $169.  Ala Carte itemms Thanksgiving 2023


Bob Evans

HOLIDAY HOT FAMILY MEAL  $99 – Slow-roasted turkey, hickory-smoked ham, house-made bread & celery dressing, cranberry relish, mashed potatoes & gravy, green beans & ham, buttered corn, 12 freshly baked dinner rolls and a whole pumpkin pie. Serves 6.

THANKSGIVING CELEBRATION PLATTER – Slow-roasted turkey, house-made bread & celery dressing, cranberry relish, mashed potatoes & gravy, green beans & ham, buttered corn, freshly baked dinner rolls and slice of pumpkin pie. $ 16.99/person

Bravo Italian Kitchen

2770 Miamisburg Centerville Rd,  Centerville (937) 439-1294

Pre-order your Thanksgiving Feast To Go and enjoy a fully cooked traditional Thanksgiving dinner at home or anywhere you wish to celebrate the holiday with loved ones.

Pick up COLD to heat and serve later, or get it HOT and ready to serve.

Small $90 – Feeds 3 ($30 per person)
Large $145 – Feeds 6 ($24 Per Person)

Brock Masterson’s Catering & Events
 450 Patterson Rd Dayton  | 937) 518-6238

Thanksgiving 2023 Carry Out Meal:
Meal for 4 $109. Meal for 8 $199  Meal for 10 $249. Meal for 12 $299.
Meal includes:
Sliced and Pulled Turkey (white and dark meat), Giblet Gravy, Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes,
Cornbread Stuffing, Praline Sweet Potato Casserole, Seasoned Green Beans, Cranberry Relish, Rolls
Leave the heavy lifting to us…everything will be ready for you to warm up on Thanksgiving.
Please call or text 937-701-8926 to place your order.
Pick up is Wednesday, November 22nd between Noon and 3 p.m.

City Barbeque

6549 Miller Lane
Dayton, OH 45414 | (937) 200-1660

2001 E. Dorothy Lane
Kettering, OH 45420 | (937) 200-1006

2330 N Fairfield Rd
Beavercreek, OH 45431 | (937) 320-0000

5 E Franklin St
Centerville, OH 45459 | (937) 312-1350

Small Holiday Meal: half turkey breast or quarter boneless ham, 2 quart sides, 12 buns -feeds 6-10 starts at $54.90

Medium Holiday Meal: whole turkey breast or half boneless, 2 1.5 quart sides, 12 buns feeds 12-18, starts at $89.99

Large Holiday Meal, whole turkey or whole boneless ham, two pan sides, 24 buns feeds 20-24, starts at $179.99

Costco Wholesale
Pre-Order Fortune Gourmet Thanksgiving Dinner, Serves 8, $199
Pre-order by November 5th for delivery between November 8th and 17th.

Features:

  • 5 Lbs. Turkey Breast
  • 2 Lbs. Stuffing
  • 1.5 Lbs Mashed Potatoes & 8 Oz. Turkey Gravy
  • 1.25 Lbs. Macaroni & Cheese
  • 2 – 8″ Pies and More

 

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

5770 Wilmington Pike, Centerville, OH 45459 | 937-432-2431
7171 Miller Ln., Dayton, OH 45414.| 937-890-0047

Thanksgiving Heat n’ Serve meals can be picked up from Nov. 18-25. Pre-order and receive a free $10 bonus card when you schedule your pickup for Nov. 20 or 21.

Thanksgiving Heat n’ Serve Family Dinner (serves four to six): This meal includes oven-roasted turkey breast with turkey gravy, sweet potato casserole, cornbread dressing, cranberry relish, choice of one side and sweet yeast rolls. Use within 72 hours of pickup. Cost: $99.99

Thanksgiving Heat n’ Serve Feast (serves eight to 10): This meal includes two oven-roasted turkey breasts, cornbread dressing, turkey gravy, cranberry relish, sweet potato casserole with pecans, choice of two sides, sweet yeast rolls, pumpkin pie and pecan pie. Serve within 72 hours after pickup. Cost: $149.99

Current Cuisine
237 Xenia Ave, Yellow Springs |
Deadline to order Nov 18th, pick up Wed, Nov 22 11-7pm

Complete Holiday Dinner- Sliced herb roasted turkey with gravy or smoke ham with honey mustard sauce or Acorn Squash with wild rice (Vegan and gluten free) all served with sage dressing, mashed potatoes, green beans with sliced almonds, Steve’s famous cranberry compote, half dozen rolls and pumpkin roll with maple cream cheese frosting.  Serve 4 for $69.99

Dewberry 1850
1414 South Patterson Blvd in Dayton Marriott
Call 937-223-1000 ext 7712 to order
Pre-order by Thursday,
Pickup Dates and times : Thurs Nov 23 9am, 11am 1pm or 3pm – includes reheating directions

Includes a 12lb roasted turkey, 1 quart mashed potatoes, 1 quart green beans, 1 quart sweet potato casserole, 1 quart turkey gravy, 1 quart cranberry sauce, 1 quart cornbread dressing, a dozen dinner rolls, a pumpkin pie and 1 gallon of iced tea.  Serves up to 6 people.  $179.99

Dorothy Lane Market

Reservation deadline: Friday, November 17, 11:59 pm is the last opportunity to place a Holiday Dinner Order with pick-up on the days leading up to Thanksgiving.

Dinner For Two – Traditional Turkey Dinner

Rest assured that dinner is served for two with each bag that comes packed with Thanksgiving dinner favorites, like our Sliced Turkey Breast, Old-Fashioned Cornbread Stuffing, Turkey Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans Amandine, and Cranberry-Orange-Walnut Relish. $40.00

903 E Dixie Dr, West Carrollton | (937) 859-8229
Pre-order at elmeson.net through Nov 22rd at 8am
Pickup on Nov 23rd between 12pm and 4pm!
Party Pack $125 Single Serving $35

El Mesons Tequila Marinated Turkey

Sides: Cranberry Jalapeno Salad, Three Root Mash, Roasted Mexican Corn, Chorizo Stuffing

Dessert: Butterscotch Pumpkin Bar

Engineers Club of Dayton
110 E. Monument, Dayton | 937.228.2148

Email here to place your order. All orders must be placed no later than Wednesday, November 16th at 3:00pm. All orders can be picked up on Wednesday, November 22nd from 11:00am – 1:00pm. Curbside service is available upon request. Dinner include roasted turkey breast, dressing, mashed potatoes and gravy, green bean casserole, corn casserole, cranberry relish and pumpkin pie

Dinner for 2 $49.95, Dinner for 4 $99.94 or dinner for 8 $199.95

Firebirds Miamisburg

3500 Rigby Road
Miamisburg, OH 45342

(937) 865-9355

Available for Pre-Order Online by Nov. 18 for Pickup on November 21 or 22.

Turkey Feast

Roasted Sliced Turkey & Gravy / Parmesan Mashed Potatoes / Cornbread Dressing / Cranberry Sauce / Asparagus with Roasted Garlic Thyme Butter / Broccoli Cheddar Casserole / Apple Cinnamon Bread Pudding / Bread and whipped butter

Serves 6.    $159.95

Ham Feast

Brown Sugar Sliced Ham / Parmesan Mashed Potatoes / Cornbread Dressing / Asparagus with roasted garlic thyme butter / Broccoli Cheddar Casserole / Apple Cinnamon Bread Pudding / Bread and whipped butter

Serves 6.   $159.95

Turkey & Ham Combo (2lbs each)

Parmesan Mashed Potatoes / Cornbread Dressing / Cranberry Sauce / Asparagus with roasted garlic thyme butter / Broccoli Cheddar Casserole / Apple Cinnamon Bread Pudding / Bread with whipped butter

Serves 6. $159.95

Golden Corral 

2490 Commons Blvd
Beavercreek, OH 45431

6611 Miller Lane
Dayton, OH 4 5414

Whole Roasted Turkey Meal Serves 6-8 $109.99
Includes whole roasted turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, stuffing, cranberry sauce, one dozen yeast rolls with honey butter, and your choice of homestyle side and a whole pie.

Holiday Beef Roast Meal Serves 6-8 $109.99
Includes 44 oz. Holiday Beef Roast, mashed potatoes, gravy, and yeast rolls with two homestyle side choices and a whole pie.

Holiday Glazed Ham Meal Serves 6-8 $109.99
Includes glazed ham, mashed potatoes, gravy, stuffing, cranberry sauce, one dozen yeast rolls with honey butter, and your choice of homestyle side and a whole pie.

The Honey Baked Ham Co.

101 E. Alex-Bell Rd., Centerville | 937-439-0707
5515 Salem Ave., Dayton | 937-854-2600

Honey Baked Ham meal that serves 14-18 for $164.99.
Includes a bone-in 9 lb. slow smoked honey baked ham with their signature glaze and a whole roasted turkey (11-13 pounds). Served with green bean casserole,  country cornbread stuffing  and a savory gravy with rich turkey gravy with savory herbs.

Hickory River Smokehouse

135 S. Garber Dr., Tipp City | 937-669-2271

Order by: Nov. 17. Pick up is available 10 am-1 pm Nov. 23

A smoked whole turkey or smoked half ham Thanksgiving dinner. Guests can choose to purchase the entrée only for $79.99 or the entrees and sides for $129.99. Side items include mashed potatoes, gravy, dressing, green beans and rolls.

Key Ingredient Catering

Order Online
menu and pricing to come

Omaha Steaks

Cozy Traditional Thanksgiving Dinner. $165.47

  • 1 (10 lbs.) Whole Basted Turkey
  • 2 (12 oz. trays) Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes
  • 1 (22 oz. tray) Steakhouse Broccoli and Cauliflower Gratin
  • 2 (6.5 oz. pkgs.) Green Beans in Butter Sauce
  • 4 (3 oz.) Individual Baguettes with Garlic Butter

Rob’s Restaurant

705 Arlington Rd, Brookville | 937-833-3310

Pick-up for the orders will be on Wednesday, November 22nd from 10am-4pm.

 Thanksgiving Heat & Serve option – feeds 4
Ham, turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes, cranberry salad, green beams, rolls & butter, pumpkin pie with whipped cream.  $69.99/meal

What Restaurants ARE Open Thanksgiving Day 2022?

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Here’s a look at the restaurants we know are open tomorrow. Note that hours may vary, you may want to call ahead to be safe, as some restaurants that take reservations may be booked.

 

Bob Evans

40 Sharts Road, Springboro | (937) 704-9101
220 Byers Rd, Miamisburg |(937) 866-4222
3260 Village Dr Franklin | (513) 422-4215
7115 Far Hills Ave (S R 48 & I-675 South), Centerville |(937) 434-1366
5525 Wilmington Pike, Centerville |(937) 438-5867
1850 E Dorothy Ln Kettering |(937) 293-3222
1285 Woodman Dr (Rt 35 & Woodman Dr, Dayton |(937) 256-0040
3409 Seajay Dr, Beavercreek| (937) 431-8028
1981 Harner Dr, Xenia | (937) 372-1766
2648 Colonel Glenn Hwy,Beavercreek | (937) 427-0442
7400 Miller Ln (I-75 South Of I-70), Dayton | (937) 890-5333
7715 Hoke Rd, Clayton | (937) 836-9900
7670 Brandt Pike, Huber Heights |(937) 235-1857
22 Weller Dr, Tipp City |(937) 667-6801

8am until 7pm

Carvers Steaks & Chops
1535 Miamisburg Centerville Rd, Centerville

(937) 433-7099

11am – 8:30, reservations required

 

5220 Cornerstone North Blvd, Centerville
 937-900-9463
They are currently fully booked

Cracker Barrel

5770 Wilmington Pike, Centerville, (937) 432-2431, 6am – 10pm
7171 Miller Lane, Butler Twp, (937) 890-0047; 6am  to 10 pm
3280 Town Blvd, Middletown, (513) 727-4727; 6am  to 10 pm
105 West Leffel Lane, Springfield (937) 325-8221; 6am  to 10 pm

Curry & Grill
1501 Lyons Rd, Miamisburg

(937) 999-4545
11:30am – 2:30pm – enjoy the buffet or order off the menu
4:30 – 10:00pm

Fu Mon Lau

2008 Miamisburg Centerville Road Dayton

(937) 293-2211

Serving 11 to 9:30pm

Mel- O Dee

2350 S Dayton Lakeview Rd, New Carlisle

937- 849-1378

8am-5pm

 

Pasha Grill

at The Greene
72 Plum Street, Beavercreek

937.429.9000

4pm – 9pm

Rob’s Restaurant

705 Arlington Rd, Brookville

937-833-3310

Open 10:30am – 6pm buffet only

So Pizza

2419 Miaimsburg- Centerville Road, across from Dayton Mall

(937) 813-1258

noon – 2am

The Florentine
21 W Market St,Germantown | (937) 855-7759
Serving 11am – 7pm

The Golden Lamb
27 S. BroadwayLebanon
513.932.5065

Serving 11 am – 6:30 pm

Waffle House

To find the closest Waffle House to you use  the store locator.
It’s open 24 hours and if you sit at the bar you can watch them flip your eggs- it’s like dinner theater.

The following stores will be open — at most locations — on Thanksgiving, but many will have reduced hours. Check with your local grocer before you go.

  • Big Lots
  • DrugMart
  • Kroger 
  • Walgreens
  • Whole Foods
  • CVS
  • Meijer
  • Rite Aid

Dining Out Or Carry Out Meals for Thanksgiving 2022

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Sometimes you want to be the most attentive to your friends and family, and not stuck in the kitchen chopping up vegetables. This way you don’t have to worry about any stuffing sticking to the pan, or any dishes piled up by the end of the day. Whether you have family coming in, you’re having a little “Friendsgiving,” or you’re looking to spend time with the people in your community, here’s a little information on who is ready to let y’all gobble til you wobble this year for Thanksgiving:

A word to the wise before you head out to any of these restaurants. Be sure to give them a call to double-check their holiday hours, as  many are reservation only and may already be sold out. Many of those that will be open will be offering limited options, not their entire menu.  We’ll keep adding to this post as we here from more restaurants!

 

Restaurants Serving Thanksgiving Meals:

Carvers Steaks & Chops
1535 Miamisburg Centerville Rd, Centerville| (937) 433-7099

Menu tba

5220 Cornerstone North Blvd, Centerville
Adult $33.99 & Kids (12 & Under) $14.99

Butternut Squash Soup with Spiced Pumpkin Seeds and Sour Cream, Slow-Roasted Turkey with Pan Gravy, Traditional Stuffing, Roasted Green Beans & Carrots, Mary’s Potatoes, Cranberry Sauce, Pumpkin Praline Cheesecake, a collaboration with Eli’s Cheesecake of Chicago, with Vanilla Whipped Cream and Vanilla Sauce

Cracker Barrel

5770 Wilmington Pike, Centerville, (937) 432-2431, 6am – 10pm
7171 Miller Lane, Butler Twp, (937) 890-0047; 6am  to 10 pm
3280 Town Blvd, Middletown, (513) 727-4727; 6am  to 10 pm
105 West Leffel Lane, Springfield (937) 325-8221; 6am  to 10 pm

Turkey and traditional sides. No reservations taken

Dewberry 1850 At UD Marriott
1414 South Patterson Boulevard, Dayton| 937-223-1000 x7855
Seating times:  11am, 12pm, 1pm, or 2pm
$40, seniors 60+ $30, kids 5-12 $20, kids under 5 eat free

Buffet includes carved ham and turkey, all the traditional fixings, omelet station, shrimp cocktail, baked clams, rolls, salad bar and dessert bar.1414 South Patterson Boulevard, Dayton

Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
4432 Walnut Street, Beavercreek | 937-320-9548

Golden Corral 

6611 Miller Lane. Dayton, OH 45414 | 937-264-3300   open 10am – 8pm

Mel-O-Dee Restaurant

2350 S Dayton Lakeview Rd New Carlisle, OH 45344 |  (937) 849-1378

Open 8am – 5pm- will be offering special holiday menu

The Golden Lamb
27 S. BroadwayLebanon | 513.932.5065
Serving 11 am – 6:30 pm

Order off the holiday menu featuring: Oven Roasted Turkey Breast with sage sausage & apple dressing, mashed potatoes, giblet gravy, cranberry sauce, fresh green beans & honey thyme carrots $35.96 or Carved Tenderloin of Beef with au gratin potatoes, fresh green beans & honey thyme carrots, cabernet jus, crispy vidalia onions for $40.95  Butternut Squash Ravioli with roasted butternut squash and goat cheese ravioli, celeriac, spinach, parmesan, rosemary cream sauce for $28.95

Mills Park Hotel

321 Xenia Avenue, Yellow Springs  | 937-319-0402
Seatings at 3pm or 6pm
$38, children 11 and under $15

Thanksgiving Buffet will feature: roasted turkey, spiral ham, gravy & stuffing, mashed potatoes, cornbread casserole, brussel sprouts, carrots, cranberry sauce, green beans, cinnamon apples, mac & cheese, pecan and pumpkin pie.

Pasha Grill 
72 Plum St, Beavercreek | 937-429-9000
serving their regular menu from 4-9pm

The Dayton Woman’s Club

225 N. Ludlow St, Dayton  | 937-524-5103
Serving 10am – 2pm
Adults $24.95, kids $14.95, Carryout $15

Buffet includes roasted turkey & ham, oven roasted chicken, southern style green beans, garlic mashed potatoes with gravy, cornbread stuffing, sweet corn, sweet potato souffle, baked macaroni & cheese, dinner rolls, beverages and assort4ed desserts

The Florentine
21 W Market St,Germantown | (937) 855-7759
Served 11am – 7pm
$29.99, age 8 and under $12.99

Buffet features roasted turkey, ham, meatloaf, traditional stuffing, mashed potatoes & gravy, macaroni & cheese, baked beans, green beans, corn pudding, sweet potatoes with marhmallow topping, cole slaw, cranberry sauce, pasta salads, rolls and pumpkin pie

Yanke Trace 
10000 Yankee St, Centerville |  937.438.4653
Thanksgiving Buffet is SOLD OUT!

If cooking Thanksgiving dinner isn’t your idea of enjoying Thanksgiving and it brings on too much stress, consider buying a deliciously cooked meal instead! Here’s a list of places  (list in progress, we’ll continue to add to it as we hear of more options! ) you can order your holiday meal from.

Heat & Serve Meals To Go:

Amber Rose Restaurant & Catering
1400 Valley Street, Dayton |  937-228-2511
Orders due by noon Nov 16th, pick up before 5pm on Wed, Nov 23rd.

Prix Fixe Menu for 4-6 includes roasted and sliced turkey breast, mashed potatoes, turkey gravy, stuffing, seven layer salad, corn souffle, green bean casserole, cranberry orange relish, rolls and pumpkin pie. $165

Check for other ala cart items. AmberRose_ThanksgivingMenu2022_8.5×11-1

Bernstein’s Fine Catering
3100Woodman Dr, Kettering | 937-898-2761
Orders due by Wed, Nov 16, pick up Wed, Nov 23 11am – 4pm
Thanksgiving Prix Fixe Menu: kale & radicchio salad, sliced turkey breast, mashed potatoes, turkey gravy, stuffing, corn pudding, candied yams, green bean casserole, cranberry & orange relish, 6 rolls  & sea salt butter compound and pumpkin pie.  Feeds 6-8 people $175

 

 

Bob Evans
Find a location near you

Slow-roasted turkey, hickory-smoked ham, house-made bread & celery dressing, cranberry relish, mashed potatoes & gravy, green beans & ham, buttered corn, 12 freshly baked dinner rolls and a whole pumpkin pie. Serves 6, $85.99

Bravo Italian Kitchen

2770 Miamisburg Centerville Rd,  Centerville (937) 439-1294

Traditional Thanksgiving Feast: Roasted Sliced White Turkey Meat, Homestyle Gravy, Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Spicy Italian Sausage Stuffing, Seasonal Vegetables, Cranberry Sauce, Fresh Baked Focaccia Bread, Pumpkin Pie

Small – feeds 3 $105, Large – feeds 6 $192

Thanksgiving Feast is also available by half pan to serve 10 people or full pan to serve 20.

Brock Masterson’s Catering & Events
 450 Patterson Rd Dayton  | 937) 518-6238

Please place orders by Noon on Friday, November 18th
Pick up on Wednesday, November 23rd between 1 & 4 pm
Pull up to our commissary door and we will bring the meal out to your car.
Thanksgiving 2022 Dinner for 4 includes the following homemade favorites: Oven Roasted Turkey (white and dark meat, sliced/pulled), Giblet Gravy, Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes, Praline Sweet Potato Casserole, Cornbread Stuffing, Seasoned Green Beans, Cranberry Relish, Artisan Bread     Thanksgiving Meal for 4 is $109.00.
City Barbeque
5 E Franklin St, Centerville | 937-312-1350
2001 E. Dorothy Lane Kettering | Open Nov 20th
2330 N Fairfield Rd, Beavercreek |937-320-0000

The Big Meal– feeds 12-16 with leftovers $169.99
A whole smoked turkey or bone-in ham, one pan each of your two favorite sides, a dozen buns or a quart of gravy

Turkey Breast Meal – feeds 6-8 with leftovers $79.99
A slow-smoked turkey breast, one quart of each of your two favorite sids, half a dozen buns or a pint of gravy.
5220 Cornerstone North Blvd, Centerville |

Heat and Serve Meal – Serves 6 for $199.99

  • Pretzel Bread & Butter
  • Butternut Squash Soup with Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
  • Traditional Stuffing, Mary’s Potatoes, Roasted and Glazed Green Beans & Carrots
  • Slow-Roasted Turkey slices with Pan Gravy & Homemade Cranberry Sauce
  • Eli’s Pumpkin Praline Cheesecake with Vanilla Whipped Cream and Vanilla Sauce

Pre-order now as quantities are limited, pre-ordering is required by November 18, 2022. Then pick up your “heat & serve” package Tuesday, November 22 and Wednesday, November 23. As a Wine Club Member, enjoy 10% off your Thanksgiving Dinner package and earn points!

Current Cuisine
237 Xenia Ave, Yellow Springs |
Deadline to order Nov 19th, pick up Wed, Nov 23 2-7pm

Complete Holiday Dinner- Sliced herb roasted turkey with gravy or smoke ham with honey mustard sauce or Acorn Squash with wild rice (Vegan and gluten free) all served with sage dressing, mashed potatoes, green beans with sliced almonds, Steve’s famous cranberry compote, half dozen rolls and pumpkin roll with maple cream cheese frosting.  Serve 4 for $69.99

Dorothy Lane Market

Oakwood | (937) 299-3561
Washington Square |(937) 434-1294
Springboro | (937) 748-6800

All-Natural Turkey Breast Dinner for Two includes a complete dinner for two people, featuring our Sliced Turkey Breast, Old-Fashioned Cornbread Dressing, Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans Amandine, and Cranberry-Orange-Walnut Relish.  $36

El Meson

903 E Dixie Dr, West Carrollton | 937-859-8229
Pre-order through Nov 23rd, Pick up Nov 24th 11am -4pm
Thanksgiving Day Feast Curbside Carryout options include

El Mesons Tequila Marinated Turkey

Sides: Cranberry Jalapeno Salad, Three Root Mash, Roasted Mexican Corn Chorizo Stuffing and Butterscotch Pumpkin Bar $96

Garbanzos con Espinosa (Vegetarian) option with sides and dessert listed above $89

Golden Corral 

6611 Miller Lane. Dayton, OH 45414.   937-264-3300

Whole Roasted Turkey and Holiday Glazed Ham or Holiday Roast Beef  meals to go.  Carved holiday entrees will also be available to go as individual meals which has been a popular feature in previous years. All holiday meals will be available to order online or in our app for Curbside Pickup or Delivery.

Grist Provisions

46 W. 5th Street, Dayton | 937-802-4544

We’ve got everything but the turkey!  Pre-order only! The last day to order is Nov 21st at noon. This menu is available for pickup Nov23rd from 10am-3pm.
Appetizers: Wild Rocket & Radicchio Salad, Whipped Burrata & Fig Dip, Charcuterie SpreadSides: Cranberry & Apple Compote, Roasted Green Beans, Root Vegetable Mash, Sausage & Apple Stuffing, Cornbread & Squash Stuffing, Grist Buttermilk & Chive Biscuits
Desserts: Whole Pumpkin & Caramel Cheesecake, Dark Chocolate & Rosemary Brownies, Assorted Cookie Box

Hickory River Smokehouse
135 S. Garber Dr, Tipp City |. 937-669-2271
Order deadline Nov 21st
Thanksgiving dinner – choose wither a smoked whole turkey or smoked half ham, comes with mashed potatoes and gravy, dressing, green beans and 16 rolls – serves 12-16  for $99.99

Key Ingredient Catering

Order Online
Delivery 11/23 5-9pm for $15
Pick Up available at 267 Bainbridge St, 6-8pm

Sides: half disposable pan – 8-10 portions $35 each
Baked Mac & Cheese
Brussel Sprouts Sauteed with Caramelized Onions & Bacon Vinaigrette (Pomegranate Vegetarian)
Corn Pudding Casserole
Creamy Boursin Cheese Mashed Potatoes
Homestyle Green Beans with Ham (Almonds Vegetarian)
Southern Cornbread & Sausage Dthanressing
Sweet Potato Soufflé with Pecan Strudel Topping
Traditional Dressing with Artisan Country White Bread
Cranberry Sauce – Quart $10
Roasted Turkey Gravy – Quart $10

Pies $17
Caramel Apple Pie (Crumb Topped)
Pumpkin
Pumpkin Cheesecake with Ginger Snap Crust
Sweet Potato Topped with Toasted Marshmallow

Lily’s Dayton

329 E. 5th St, Dayton | 937-723-7637

Offering appetizers like their signature local, free-range deviled eggs, entrees including roasted turkey roulade and our super popular vegetarian butternut squash lasagna, sides including our creamy smoked gouda Mac n cheese, desserts from Pastry Chef Pat, and more!

Little Fish Brewing Co
116 Webster Street, Dayton | 937-949-3055
Order deadline is Sunday 11/20/22 at Noon Order online
Pickup is 11/23 between 1pm and 7pm.

Sides available: Braised Kale, Cranberry Sauce, Maple Roasted Sweet Potatoes, Beet Salad, Creamed Cauliflower, Brioche Rolls, Brussels Sprouts, Honey Glazed Carrots & Parsnips, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy

Mills Park Hotel

321 Xenia Avenue, Yellow Springs  | 937-319-0402
order online at millsparkhotel.com or call 937-319-0400

Roasted Turkey or Honey Baked Ham, stuffing & gravy, cranberry sauce, cornbread, mac & cheese, green beans pecan or pumpkin pie. Meal serves four for $80

Rob’s Restaurant
705 Arlington Rd, Brookville |  937-833-3310
order deadline Nov 15th, pick up Tues or Wed, Nov 22 or 23 10am = 4pm
Meal for 4- $48, Meal for 8 – $96, Meal for 12 – $144

Turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes & gravy, green beans, cranberry salad, rolls & butter, pumpkin pie with whipped cream

 

Restaurants Open On Thanksgiving 2021

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Sometimes you want to be the most attentive to your friends and family, and not stuck in the kitchen chopping up vegetables. This way you don’t have to worry about any stuffing sticking to the pan, or any dishes piled up by the end of the day. Whether you have family coming in, you’re having a little “Friendsgiving,” or you’re looking to spend time with the people in your community, here’s a little information on who is ready to let y’all gobble til you wobble this year for Thanksgiving:

A word to the wise before you head out to any of these restaurants. Be sure to give them a call to double-check their holiday hours, as  many are reservation only and may already be sold out. Many of those that will be open will be offering limited options, not their entire menu.

 

Bob Evans

Will be running on normal business hours, even on Thanksgiving Day so if you really don’t want the hassle, dine in and enjoy a hot Thanksgiving meal starting at 8am unitl 7pm!

Find the location nearest you.

Carvers Steaks & Chops

1535 Miamisburg Centerville Rd, Centerville  (937) 433-7099
Thanksgiving meal and traditional menu available from 11am – 8pm
3 course traditional Thanksgiving meal consisting of turkey, homemade stuffing, mashed potatoes and gravy, glazed carrots, cranberry sauce, choice of soup or salad, baked bread and pumpkin pie for $28 per person.

Cooper’s Hawk

5220 Cornerstone North Blvd, Centerville, OH 45440  (937) 900-9463
Thanksgiving Menu:
  • Butternut Squash Soup with Spiced Pumpkin Seeds and Sour Cream
  • Slow-Roasted Turkey with Pan Gravy
  • Traditional Stuffing
  • Roasted Green Beans & Carrots
  • Mary’s Potatoes
  • Cranberry Sauce
  • Pumpkin Praline Cheesecake, a collaboration with Eli’s Cheesecake of Chicago, with Vanilla Whipped Cream and Vanilla Sauce

Adult $28.99 & Kids (12 & Under) $12.99

Cracker Barrel

5770 Wilmington Pike, Centerville, (937) 432-2431, 6am – 10pm
7171 Miller Lane, Butler Twp, (937) 890-0047; 6am  to 10 pm
3280 Town Blvd, Middletown, (513) 727-4727; 6am  to 10 pm
105 West Leffel Lane, Springfield (937) 325-8221; 6am  to 10 pm

Turkey and traditional sides. No reservations taken

The Dayton Woman’s Club

225 N Ludlow St,  Dayton      (937) 228-1124

Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar

4432 Walnut Street, Dayton, OH 45440
937-320-9548     Open 11am – 8pm

Starting at $49 per guest Thanksgiving 3-COURSE MENU

Starter
choice of
FLEMING’S SALAD** walnuts, tomatoes, dried cranberries, red onion, lemon balsamic vinaigrette
LOBSTER BISQUE north atlantic lobster, spiced sherry cream

Entrée
MIXED HERB-ROASTED TURKEY BREAST | 49 dark meat or combination available upon request
PETITE FILET MIGNON* | 64
8oz & peppercorn sauce PRIME BONE-IN RIBEYE* | 74

Sides to Share
MASHED POTATOES GREEN BEANS & ONIONS CINNAMON-ORANGE INFUSED CRANBERRY SAUCE

Dessert
choice of HARVEST NEW YORK CHEESECAKE** classic preparation, orange cranberry sauce, pumpkin cream, candied walnuts & cinnamon CARROT CAKE three-layer cake with cream cheese frosting, drizzle of caramel

The Florentine

21 W Market St, Germantown, OH 45327-1353
(937) 855-7759
Homestyle Thanksgiving Buffet. 11am -7pm
reservations required

Ham, Traditional Roasted Turkey, Florentine Meatloaf

Traditional stuffing, mashed potatoes & gravy, macaroni & cheese, Florentine baked beans, homestyle green beahs, corn pudding, sweet potatoes with marshmallow topping, cole slaw, cranberry sauce, pasta salad, roll with butter and pumpkin pie.

$29.99 adults, $12.99 age 8 and under.  beverages not included in buffet cost.

Golden Corral 

6611 Miller Lane. Dayton, OH 45414.   937-264-3300   open 10am – 8pm

Hasty Tasty

509 Linden Ave., Dayton, (937) 254-8431;     5 am to 6 pm
Thanksgiving dinner specials, no reservations. Cost: TBA, includes dessert.

 Mel-O-Dee Restaurant

2350 S Dayton Lakeview Rd New Carlisle, OH 45344   (937) 849-1378

Open 8am – 5pm

Mills Park Hotel
321 Xenia Ave, Yellow Springs, OH 45387

To reserve your spot, go to: www.millsparkhotel.com/thanksgiving

Due to popularity they’ve just added a 6pm seating as well.

Rob’s Restaurant

705 Arlington Rd Brookville, OH 45309    (937) 833-3310   Open 10:30am – 6pm

So Pizza

2419 Miaimsburg- Centerville Road, across from Dayton Mall   (937) 813-1258

Will be open for carry-out only.

The Wellington

2450 Dayton Xenia Rd Beavercreek, OH 45434    (937) 426-4600

Reservations are suggested and they will fill up quickly.  Regular menu as well as a traditional turkey dinner will be offered from noon – 7pm

Yankee Trace  Thanksgiving Buffet 

10000 Yankee Street, Centerville OH 45458,  (937) 438-4653

Buffet Menu Features:

Roast Tom turkey | Sage dressing | Baked Virginia ham | Roast sirloin of beef | Gravy | Corn bread stuffing | Seafood Newburg | Seasonal potatoes  | Fresh fruit bowl | Dinner rolls |  Salads | Assorted desserts | And much more!

  • 29.95 adults
  • 14.95 Children ages 6 – 12
  • 5 and under are FREE
  • 11am and 1:30pm seatings

Online Reservation System

Please click on the reservation link to the left to reserve a seating ! Reservations will be confirmed within 24 hours of submittal.To create as safe an environment as possible, Thankgiving buffet reservations are available online only. Walk ins will not be taken at this time.

Waffle House

To find the closest Waffle House to you use  the store locator.
It’s open 24 hours and if you sit at the bar you can watch them flip your eggs- it’s like dinner theater.

Time To Order Your Holiday Pies

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It’s just not Thanksgiving without pie. Culinary historians date the tradition of serving pie on Thanksgiving back to the 18th century, and judging by modern search trends, pie is still the Thanksgiving dessert of choice today. The art of baking pies has been handed down for generations, but if handing out in the kitchen, measuring and baking isn’t your thing- no worries, there are plenty of options for you to just order your pies.  Check these out!

Ghostlight Coffee

800 S. Patterson Blvd, Dayton
Preorder online. Orders being accepted until Noon, Sat. Nov. 21

The Lumberjack Pie

10″ ~ Serves 10-12 ~ $20
This might be the most addictive pie on your buffet (so make the slices small!). A combination of salty & sweet: a crispy, cinnamon-y cookie inspired crust is filled with ooey-gooey, buttery, custard-y, maple-y goodness. It’s delightful (good luck keeping Uncle Joe out of this one!)

Allergen Info: Dairy, Egg, Gluten (Wheat), Soy

The Pumpkin & Maple Pie
Baked from scratch by the Ghostlight Bakehouse
Vegan. 10″ ~ Serves 8-10 ~ $18
Traditional, but reimagined for everyone! Pumpkin Pie with Maple Syrup, Autumn Spices & Creamy Vanilla.  Allergen Info: Gluten (Wheat), Soy

The Kentucky Bourbon Pecan Pie
Baked from scratch by the Ghostlight Bakehouse
10″ ~ Serves 8-10 ~ $19
Sure to become a family favorite! Pecan Pie gussied up with a splash (or few) of Kentucky Bourbon. Allergen Info: Milk (Dairy), Egg, Tree Nuts (Almond, Pecan), Gluten (Wheat), Soy Note: this pie contains Alcohol as an ingredient.

Cranberry Apple Crumble Pie
Baked from scratch by Tina’s Sweet Treats Dairy Free. Gluten Free. 9″ ~ Serves 8-10 ~ $19
Our friends at Tina’s Sweet Treats are offering this delicious Gluten AND Dairy Free option for our customers! It’s Tina’s popular Apple Pie with Tart Cranberries.  Allergen Info: Dairy, Tree Nuts, Egg

 

The Bourbon Sweet Potato Pie
Baked from scratch by Tina’s Sweet Treats Gluten Free. 9″ ~ Serves 8 ~ $22
Another amazing GLUTEN FREE option from Tina that will surely please your family. This Sweet Potato Pie is kicked up a notch with a few glogs of Kentucky Bourbon, but wait! There’s more! It’s topped with Candied Pecans! Allergen Info: Dairy, Tree Nuts, Egg

All orders to be picked up at Ghostlight Coffee Midtown  TUES 11/24 -or- WED 11/25  12 Noon – 6pm
Other special pick-up requests, please email [email protected] to discuss (charges apply)

Salt Block Biscuit Company

115 East Third Street, Dayton    937-938-9079

Cobblers, Pies, Biscuits, Cookies & much more
Or message on Instagram or Facebook
Cut off date for ordering November 23rd
Pick up by November 25th
Closed on Thanksgiving

 

 

Ashley’s Pastry Shop

21 Park Ave, Oakwood    (937) 293-1719

We’ve got a variety of pies, bread, and cookies that are sure to make your Thanksgiving day a little sweeter! Call today to place your order. Don’t forget about our butterscotch rolls.  Order early.

Partial to Pie 

200 Shroyer Rd., Dayton.    937-813-8851

Already Sold Out for Thanksgiving week orders

Evans Bakery

700 Troy St., Old North Dayton    937-228-4151

Sweet potato, pecan, and peanut butter pies, pumpkin roll, cookies as well as rolls and other goodies

Say Yes Cakes

2920 Wayne Avenue, Dayton     937-938-9352

PIES- Bob Andy, pumpkin, pecan, apple, and sweet potato

PUMPKIN ROLLS
Traditional -half roll for $7 -whole roll for $14
Chocolate covered chocolate chip pumpkin roll
-half roll for $9. -whole roll for $18
White chocolate covered pumpkin roll
-half roll for $8 -whole roll for $16

 

Mehaffies Pies

3013 Linden Ave, Dayton (888) 289-7437  (937) 424-3425

With over 40 types of pies, the most popular for Thanksgiving are apple, pecan and pumpkin.  Pies start at $9
72 hour notice requested.

Got a favorite pie shop we’ve missed?  Drop us a note with details and we’ll add them.

Thanksgiving Tips for Foodies!

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It’s turkey time again, so listen up foodies and party hosts.  We have some last minute tips and tricks for all Dayton area foodies out there !

We have some fun ideas for you to consider this year to make your Thanksgiving the best possible Food Adventure.

Now for the feather ruffling  and gobbleteegok…

 

THANKSGIVING TIPS:

Turkey !!

—A fresh turkey should be cooked in 1 to 2 days.  Frozen turkeys defrost in the fridge in 2-3 days.  If you need to thaw it faster, submerge it in cold water for 30 minutes per pound until defrosted.

—When baking a turkey, allow 15 minutes per pound to cook, or 4 minutes per pound if you deep fry

—Use coiled up aluminum foil under the turkey if you don’t have a rack for your roasting pan.

—Your turkey is done when the inner thigh meat reaches a temperature of 165 degrees.

—DON’T carve your turkey right when it comes out of the oven, let it rest 30 minutes before you carve it.

The Big Ragu is a Turkey !

—Make mashed potatoes in the morning and keep in crock pot set to “warm”. Right before serving, toss in some butter and stir!  Also, add cream cheese and roasted garlic to your potatoes!

—Side dishes that are served at room temp and can be done ahead of time. This leaves valuable oven/stove top space.

—Stuffing and au gratin potatoes are great done a day ahead and warmed up before dinner. This really helps save oven space considering they need to cook for an hour usually

—Get kids involved by having them press butter into cookie cutter shapes to be served on plates.  It brings a fun look to the table.

—Have young kids?  Spell out your expectations for their behavior and bring them a compact activity like coloring or mazes.  This will help your kids stay still at the adult or kids table.  Let them play outside, supervised to burn off energy.  If the kid acts up. calmly remove them from the room and discipline them as not to disrupt others meal.

 

THANKSGIVING TRICKS:

Turkey Leg !

—Have a tight budget? Get a whole chicken instead of a turkey and save some money.

—To get fluffy mashed potatoes, some people add baking soda !

—Avoid a soggy pecan pie crust by layering the bottom of the crust with a some pecans.

—Did you overcook your turkey? Place sliced turkey into a pan and cook 10 minutes at 300 degrees in an inch of broth, serve on the tray.  No one will know it was dry.

—Time constraint? Put store prepared food in a tupperware container and bring it.  Oh you naughty thing!

Beautiful Bird

—Glazing your turkey in the last 15 minutes of with Balsamic Vinaigrette gives a crispy skin on your turkey and amazing color.

—No time to brine your turkey?  Soak the turkey for 30 minutes in orange juice to get great results.

—Hollow out a pumpkin for a serving bowl or an ice bucket for wine!

 

The holiday is once a year so enjoy yourself… but for those who don’t want to over indulge, here are some tips:

 

 

HEALTHY TIPS:

Veggie tray

—Instead of serving cans of soft drink, offer fruit infused pitchers of water.  This will reduce the amount of empty calories your family is absorbing, while hydrating your relatives.

—For a guilt free day of eating, sign up for the Turkey Trot at Welcome Stadium at 8:45am Thanksgiving morning, and that piece of pie wont feel so bad. They have a 5k or Half Marathon for you freaks.

—Have some fall apples available on the dessert table as an option to pie.

—Switch Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes or Mashed Sweet Potatoes instead of regular potatoes to save on calories

Antipasta plate

—Use the leftover Turkey Bones and the neck.  Boil and simmer them to make a gelatinous Bone Broth with benefits for your digestive system or future soups.

—Feel free to indulge in proteins and animal fats, the sweets and processed foods is where weight gains happen

—Eat before the party to ensure you don’t arrive hungry and overeat.

—Pumpkin pie has fewer calories than most pies and if you don’t eat the crust, you aren’t doing so badly.

 

—Try serving grilled marinated asparagus and portabellas  with a creamy buttermilk dip with lots of raw veggies too. Marinate the asparagus and portabellas in

Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake

orange juice, olive oil and garlic. Let sit over night in zip lock bags. Grill in the morning (season with salt of course). Serve with Belgium endive leaves, carrots, celery.

The key is make Thanksgiving about your favorite foods and spending it with your favorite people. It is a a special rare time and a few tweaks can help you enjoy it to the fullest.
For more “Food Adventure” features, come back to DaytonMostMetro each and every week for another exclusive article .
We wish you and your family a Happy Thanksgiving!  May you enjoy the Holiday with loved ones and reflect on a year that you are thankful for. Cheers to happy Food Adventures on the horizon!

Thanksgiving Weekend features Rock’n’Roll Reunions at The Brightside

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Dayton’s finest guitarists reunite for an exclusive show at The Brightside on Thanksgiving Eve, Wednesday November 27, 2019

Thanksgiving weekend is a time to reunite with friends and family, from far and wide. It holds true for musicians too! This weekend, some very special reunions are happening at The Brightside over the holiday weekend.

On Wednesday November 27th, the weekend kicks off with a showcase that serves to reunite dozen of area’s finest psychedelic rock musicians and their fans for the ultimate Thanksgiving Jam! Dayton music lovers have been attending Werksgiving for years, so while The Werks are taking a break, lead guitarist Chris Houser has invited his friends for an epic line up featuring Subterranean, Kommunity Service (a super group featuring members from The Werks, Boogie Matrix, Subterranean & Arrows of Neon), and Oh Kee Pa performing a tribute to Phish. My advice? Wear comfy shoes and prepare to boogie!

This rockin’ weekend continues with a Black Friday Special on November 29th, which highlights an exclusive homecoming performance by Dayton native Charlie Tipton. He’s been working on his EP in Tennessee and is excited to perform this material with his hometown family! The night is topped off with high energy Blues Rock from Wolf Moon Revival! It’s going to be an incredible night of original Dayton music!

Bonus – both performances will have the Hunger Force Food Truck on site! Their specialty is comfort food, which is perfect for the holiday weekend. So come hungry for this special weekend of live music and reunions with old friends!

HOW TO GO?

Thanksgiving Jam! 

  • Wednesday, November 27, 2019
  • The Brightside (905 E 3rd St, Dayton)
    $10 advance at SoundValleyDayton.com through Tuesday at midnight
  • $15 day of show price
  • All ages welcome!
  • Doors 7:30pm / Show 8:30pm.
    • 8:30pm – Oh Kee Pa (a Celebration of Phish)
    • 10pm – Kommunity Service
    • 11:30pm – Subterranean (music over approx 1am)

 

Black Friday Special!

  • Friday, November 29, 2019
  • The Brightside (905 E 3rd St, Dayton)
    $10 advance at SoundValleyDayton.com
  • All ages welcome!
  • Doors 8pm / Show 9pm.
    • 9pm Charlie Tipton Solo Set
    • 10pm Charlie Tipton Band
    • 11:45pm Wolf Moon Revival (music over approx 1:45am)

Both shows are also produced by Venus Child Productions.

Thanksgiving Recipe – Easy Peazy Peanut Butter Pie !

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Easy to Make Peanut Butter Pie

Hey fellow foodies !

Looking for a quick dessert to bring to family Thanksgiving that will please the masses?

It is really easy, too!  The old favorite “Peanut Butter Pie”  is simple, fun to make, and fairly inexpensive.

Let’s dive into this Food Adventure head first, and waste no time getting into this scrumptious recipe.

 

PEANUT BUTTER PIE RECIPE

INGREDIENTS:

—1/4 teaspoon of Pure Vanilla Extract

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Mix the cream cheese, confectioners’ sugar, vanilla extract and peanut butter together until smooth.
  2. Fold in 1 of the whipped topping containers.
  3. Spoon the mixture into the graham cracker crust.
  4. Place the remaining whipped topping inside the 2nd container over the top of the peanut butter mixture
  5. Garnish with the peanut butter cups.
  6. Chill for at least 2 hours or overnight before serving.

Voila ! There you have it …

HAPPY THANKSGIVING from The Food Adventure Crew: JESSIE, THE BIG RAGU and JACKIE !

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Restaurants Serving Thanksgiving Dinner 2019

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Last year over 16 million Americans opted to  sit back in a booth and let others cook the turkey for them.  For all of us who work so hard and get so little time to spend with the people that we want to be with, the idea of  spending  the majority of our holiday  preparing, cooking and cleaning  just doesn’t cut it.

Or maybe you’re not going to be with your family this year, but you still want that delicious turkey. Behold, our handy-dandy guide to eating Thanksgiving dinner in the Miami Valley

And don’t forget to ask for leftovers, some restaurants will pack you a little take home box so you can have a turkey sandwich later.

This list is a work in progress.  We’ll keep updating it and if you know of a place we’ve missed, please add it in the comments below.

 

Thanksgiving Day feast

Dewberry 1850
November 28 @ 11:00 am – 9:00 pm
$22

Join us on Thanksgiving day for our annual 3 course Thanksgiving day feast. No reservations will be taken. First come…

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SOLD OUT -Thanksgiving Buffet

Golden Jersey Inn
November 28 @ 11:00 am – 6:30 pm
$23.50

Make plans to bring your family Thanksgiving Day for our wonderful buffet and let us do the cooking. We will…

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Thanksgiving Dinner

Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
November 28 @ 11:00 am – 8:00 pm
$45

Children’s Menu For children 12 and under, $22

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Thanksgiving Dinner

Carvers Steaks and Chops
November 28 @ 11:00 am – 9:00 pm

Bring the family and join us at Carvers for a special Thanksgiving lunch or dinner. Leave all of the hard…

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Thanksgiving Dinner

Crown Plaza Dayton
November 28 @ 11:00 am – 6:00 pm
$22

We will have a Thanksgiving Plate for $22 and our normal menu.

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Thanksgiving Buffet

The Dayton Woman’s Club
November 28 @ 11:30 am – 2:00 pm
$25

a buffet with all your holiday favorites!   $25 13 & up; $15 6-12 years old & 5 & under…

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Thanksgiving Buffet

The Florentine Restaurant
November 28 @ 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm
$18.99

Roasted or smoked turkey, white or dark meat with dressing, mashed potatoes, green beans, corn pudding, sweet potato casserole, coleslaw,…

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Thanksgiving Day Feast

El Meson
November 28 @ 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Thanksgiving Day Feast is this Thursday, November 28! Thanksgiving will be here before you know it! Come join in on…

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Free Feast of Giving

Dayton Convention Center
November 28 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Free

11th Annual Feast of Giving on November 28, 2019.  All are welcome to attend and enjoy FREE live music, entertainment…

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Join us for Thanksgiving

Roberts Centre
November 28 @ 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
$20.99

Skip the Cooking and spend Thanksgiving with us and all your friends at the Roberts Centre! Our menu of delicious…

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Italian Turkey Dinner

Palermo’s
November 28 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Join us for Hot Turkey Plates & Fine Wine Palermo’s Restaurant will host a special “Italian Turkey Dinner” on Thanksgiving…

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The following places have served on Thanksgiving in previous years.  Still waiting on confirmations and costs for these. Keep checking back

Cracker Barrel
5770 Wilmington Pike, Centerville, (937) 432-2431, 6am – 10pm
7171 Miller Lane, Butler Twp, (937) 890-0047; 6am  to 10 pm
3280 Town Blvd, Middletown, (513) 727-4727; 6am  to 10 pm
105 West Leffel Lane, Springfield (937) 325-8221; 6am  to 10 pm
Turkey and traditional sides. No reservations taken

Golden Corral
2490 Commons Boulevard,  Beavercreek (937)431-7300     10am – 8pm,
8870 Kingsridge Drive,  Dayton Mall (937)312-2400     10am – 8pm
6611 Miller Lane, Vandalia (937)264-3300     10am – 8pm
Turkey and traditional sides. No Reservations.  $12.99, not including tax or beverage.

 

Hasty Tasty
509 Linden Ave., Dayton, (937) 254-8431;     5 am to 6 pm
Thanksgiving dinner specials, no reservations. Cost: TBA, includes dessert.

 

Mimi’s Cafe
4402 Walnut St. in The Greene in Beavercreek, (937) 426-9153;  8am – 8pm
regular menu and traditional Thanksgiving dinner, reservations accepted

Waffle House
To find the closest Waffle House to you use  the store locator.
It’s open 24 hours and if you sit at the bar you can watch them flip your eggs- it’s like dinner theater.

Yankee Trace Golf Club   – SOLD OUT
10000 Yankee St, Dayton   (937) 438-3585
Turn the Turkey over to us! We’re taking reservations for our annual Thanksgiving Buffet on Thursday, November 28. There are two seatings: 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m.

3 Thanksgiving Recipes: We Be Yammin’

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The Food Adventure Crew  will be yammin’ this Thanksgiving.   Today we share 3 of our “go to” recipes that may put a resurgence in your holiday sweet potato dishes.

First let’s get the scoop on this SWEET POTATOES !

HERE IS THE SKINNY ON SWEET POTATOES aka YAMS:

—That sweet, orange-colored root vegetable that you love so dearly is actually a sweet potato. Yes, all so-called “yams” are in fact sweet potatoes. Most people think that long, red-skinned sweet potatoes are yams, but they really are just one of many varieties of sweet potatoes.

Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Skillet

— They contain high amounts of fiber and potassium. They have more grams of natural sugars than regular potato but more overall nutrients with fewer calories.  Sweet potatoes are thought to help maintain a healthy blood pressure and protect against cancer.

RECIPE #1: Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Skillet

Lets get into out first recipe – This one is from our in-house health and wellness Food Adventurer, Jessie Whitesell.  This active mom has her own health and nutrition coach business.  She can be reached at [email protected]

This Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Skillet takes 30 mins and you will be amazed by the fall flavors.  It’s ONE-PAN meal that is perfect for your family to enjoy!  This dish is GLUTEN FREE !

3 Tips to make the best Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Skillet recipe:

  1. Don’t overload your skillet with sweet potato because this veggies will take forever to cook and you may burn your food. If your cast iron skillet is 9-10 inches, the ideal amount of diced sweet potato is between 2-3 cups.
  2. Cover the skillet with a lid and reduce the heat to medium to cook the sweet potato faster.
  3. You can cook first the sweet potato and add it into the pan when the ground turkey is cooked.

    Ingredients

    •  2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
    •  1 lbs grass-fed extra-lean ground turkey
    •  1 tsp garlic clove — minced
    •  ½ cup onions — diced
    •  ½ cup yellow pepper — diced
    •  1 ½ cups sweet potato — peeled and diced
    •  Salt and freshly ground black pepper
    •  A pinch of red chili flakes
    •  ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese

      Instructions

      Jessie Whitesell

      1. In an iron cast skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
      2. Add ground turkey and garlic. Use a wood spoon breaking up the turkey while it cooks. Stir occasionally and cook for about 5 minutes.
      3. Add onions and yellow peppers and cook until onions are soft.
      4. Add the sweet potato, chili pepper, salt, and pepper.
      5. Cover the skillet and cook until they are tender. Don’t forget to stir occasionally. If necessary, add more olive oil or a little bit of water to cook the sweet potato faster.
      6. While the sweet potato is cooking, preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
      7. When the sweet potato is tender, add shredded mozzarella cheese and bring the skillet to the oven to melt the cheese
      8. When the cheese melts, remove from the oven, and garnish with parsley.

       

      RECIPE #2: Cora’s Sweet Potatoes

      This one is from our Food Adventurer Jackie – the Upstate New York Italian mom with a serious appetite.

      Jackie and her daughters

      Jax says:

      When planning out our Thanksgiving menu, the kids asked about having sweet potatoes. I became nostalgic and told them how we used to have them with marshmallows on top (they were also the candied sweet potatoes from a can-blech).
      Well obviously the kids became excited and insisted I make that for Thanksgiving.  So Cora (my oldest) and I decided to reinvent the old classic with fresh sweet potatoes and of course, adding on the marshmallows! You’ll see that I made the dish half with and half without the marshmallows in case some people aren’t a fan. Though I think you’ll find this dish to have just enough sweetness without being overwhelming.

      Start with Roasted SweetPotatoes

      Ingredients:

      3 large sweet potatoes cut into cubes
      1/4 cup Orange Juice
      1/4 cup Butter
      1/2 cup Brown Sugar
      1 tsp Cinnamon
      1/4 tsp Ground Cloves
      1/4 tsp Nutmeg
      1/2 tsp Salt
      1 1/2 cups mini marshmallows

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 375 degrees
      Grease a 9×13 dish with butter.
      In a small saucepan, simmer all ingredients (except sweet potatoes and marshmallows), until slightly reduced to a thin syrup (about 15mins).
      In a bowl, toss sweet potatoes with the syrup and then add to the greased dish.

      Coras Sweet Potatoes

      Bake covered with foil for approximately 45 minutes, stirring every 15.
      Bake uncovered for an additional 20 minutes, or until tender and starting to caramelize.
      Top with marshmallows and then broil until brown and gooey!
      Again you can top half only with marshmallows like we did.
      Enjoy!

    Now we pass the baton to Steve, aka The Big Ragu, who will give us his favorite sweet potato recipe that is an inspiration from the old BURBANKS  restaurants that were in Dayton and Cincinnati that specialized in BBQ.  This is the recipe for their Sweet Potato casserole, which is kind of like a sweet potato pie.  He has made it a few times for dinner parties and holidays and it is always a big hit !

     

    RECIPE #3: Burbank’s Sweet Potato Casserole:

    cooking the yams

    Ingredients:

    • 3 cups cooked mashed sweet potatoes
    • 1/2 cup white sugar
    • 2 beaten eggs
    • 1/2 teaspoon salt
    • 4 ounces melted butter
    • 1/2 cup milk
    • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
    • 1/2 cup light brown sugar
    • 1/2 cup flour
    • 1 cup chopped nuts
    • 3 tablespoons butter

    Instructions

    1. Mix first seven ingredients together and place in 9×9 glass pan.
    2. Mix remaining ingredients and spread on top of potato mixture.
    3. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes, or until heated through.
    4. Recipe may be doubled.
    5. Enjoy!

     

    ***There you have it 3 recipes for SWEET POTATOES that will boost your Thanksgiving table !  Try them and feel free to leave feedback below.

    HAPPY THANKSGIVING from FOOD ADVENTURES !

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    Jackies Baked Sweet Potatoes

    Jax serves this one half and half – with and without MARSHMALLOWS !

 

 

Werksgiving is the biggest party of Thanksgiving weekend!

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The Werks, who started their musical journey right here in Dayton, are always happy to come for the holidays and host their annual “Werksgiving” show. This year is even more exciting, as the band shifts locations to directly downtown, at the newest music venue: the Brightside! For years music lovers have longed for a big room to see music in Dayton, and that time is finally here!

Kicking off this special celebration is a massive group of special guests who are performing with local band Kommunity Service. The featured special guests include:

Johnny K AllDay guitar/vocals
Dino Dimitrouleas bass/vocals
Rob Brockman drums/vocals
Stephen Buttree Sax/keys/samples/vocals
Nathan Springhart keys/vocals
Megan Fitzpatrick fiddle/vocals
Aaron Armstrong percussion
Chris Houser guitar/general awesomeness
Bob Maltby guitar/genius
And many more of your favorite musicians!

This is guaranteed to be the biggest party of Thanksgiving weekend – especially for music lovers!

How to Go?

What: The 11th Annual Werksgiving

When: November 21, 2018 from 8pm-1am

Where: Brightside Music & Event Venue at 905 E 3rd St, Dayton OH

How: Tickets are $12.50 and available for advance purchase here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/werksgiving-the-werks-brightside-dayton-oh-tickets-51051330905

Thanksgiving Tricks, Healthy Tips and Trivia!

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It is TURKEY TIME !

It’s turkey time again, so listen up foodies and party hosts.  We have some fun ideas for you to consider this year to make your Thanksgiving the best possible Food Adventure.

Now for the gobbleteegok…

TRICKS:

—A fresh turkey should be cooked in 1 to 2 days.  Frozen turkeys defrost in the fridge in 2-3 days.  If you need to thaw it faster, submerge it in cold water for 30 minutes per pound until defrosted.

—When baking a turkey, allow 15 minutes per pound to cook, or 4 minutes per pound if you deep fry

Carving up some turkey

—Your turkey is done when the inner thigh meat reaches a temperature of 165 degrees.

—DON’T carve your turkey right when it comes out of the oven, let it rest 30 minutes before you carve it.

—Have a tight budget? Get a whole chicken instead of a turkey and save some money.

—To get fluffy mashed potatoes, some people add baking soda !

Chef Houses Upside down cranberry cake

—Avoid a soggy pecan pie crust by layering the bottom of the crust with a some pecans.

—Have young kids?  Spell out your expectations for their behavior and bring them a compact activity like coloring or mazes.  This will help your kids stay still at the adult or kids table.  Let them play outside, supervised to burn off energy.  If the kid acts up. calmly remove them from the room and discipline them as not to disrupt others meal.

—Did you overcook your turkey? Place sliced turkey into a pan and cook 10 minutes at 300 degrees in an inch of broth, serve on the tray.  No one will know it was dry.

—Use coiled up aluminum foil under the turkey if you don’t have a rack for your roasting pan.

Bread Pudding

—Time constraint? Put store prepared food in a tupperware container and bring it.  Sinner…..

—Make mashed potatoes in the morning and keep in crock pot set to “warm”. Right before serving, toss in some butter and stir!  Also, add cream cheese and roasted garlic to your potatoes!

—Get kids involved by having them press butter into cookie cutter shapes to be served on plates.  It brings a fun look to the table.

—Glazing your turkey in the last 15 minutes of with Balsamic Vinaigrette gives a crispy skin on your turkey and amazing color.

—Side dishes that are served at room temp and can be done ahead of time. This leaves valuable oven/stove top space.

—Stuffing and au gratin potatoes are great done a day ahead and warmed up before dinner. This really helps save oven space considering they need to cook for an hour usually

 
—No time to brine your turkey?  Soak the turkey for 30 minutes in orange juice to get great results.

The Big Ragu’s 5 pieces of Pie year –  a record

—Hollow out a pumpkin for a serving bowl or an ice bucket for wine!

—Calculate the size of turkey you need by using the 1lb per guest rule.

—Heading to a host’s house? Bring them a short vase with fresh flowers.

—Alone for the Holidays, or don’t feel like cooking?  No worries ! DaytonMostMetro has a list of restaurants that are serving on Thanksgiving Day.  Click here to see the list.

 

The holiday is once a year so enjoy yourself… but for those who don’t want to over indulge, here are some tips:

Ready to bake

HEALTHY TIPS:

—Instead of serving cans of soft drink, offer fruit infused pitchers of water.  This will reduce the amount of empty calories your family is absorbing, while hydrating your relatives.

—For a guilt free day of eating, sign up for the Turkey Trot at Welcome Stadium at 8:45am Thanksgiving morning, and that piece of pie wont feel so bad. They have a 5k or Half Marathon for you freaks.

—Have some fall apples available on the dessert table as an option to pie.

Sweet Potato Casserole

—Switch Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes or Mashed Sweet Potatoes instead of regular potatoes to save on calories

—Use the leftover Turkey Bones and the neck.  Boil and simmer them to make a gelatinous Bone Broth with benefits for your digestive system or future soups.

—Feel free to indulge in proteins and animal fats, the sweets and processed foods is where weight gains happen

—Eat before the party to ensure you don’t arrive hungry and overeat.

—Pumpkin pie has fewer calories than most pies and if you don’t eat the crust, you aren’t doing so badly.

Turkey Leg

—Try serving grilled marinated asparagus and portabellas  with a creamy buttermilk dip with lots of raw veggies too. Marinate the asparagus and portabellas in orange juice, olive oil and garlic. Let sit over night in zip lock bags. Grill in the morning (season with salt of course). Serve with Belgium endive leaves, carrots, celery.

 

—Chef House loves having pickled carrots and zucchini too for ahead of time easy prep on Thanksgiving.  The dip is super easy: light sour cream and mayo, buttermilk, fresh parsley, Housemade chimichurri mix and apple cider vinegar.

 

—Try roasting beets with feta.  Roast the day before, take out hours before to come up to room temp. Toss with feta, lemon or lime juice and fresh herbs. You can add nuts as well.

 
TRIVIA:

—Thanksgiving is always the 4th Thursday in November.

—The age of the turkey that you are eating is usually between 14-20 weeks old.

—The largest turkey ever raised was 86 pounds and was the size of a large dog.

—Local farm Bowman and Landes in New Carlisle raise over 80,000 free range turkeys each year and has been in business since 1948.

Chef House – Ohio has a lot to offer

—Turkey can be substituted for Chicken in almost any recipe.

—In 1882 a wild turkey in Dayton cost $3 at the market, and the poorest Daytonians ate rabbit on Thanksgiving.  Other Dayton favorites purchased for Thanksgiving in 1882 were quarts of Kentucky bourbon for 60 cents, and mince meat pies made with 3 pounds of meat costing a quarter.

— On the West Coast of the USA, Dungeoness Crab is used instead of turkey

—Minnesota raises the most Turkeys in the U.S.

—Abraham Lincoln made Thanksgiving a National Holiday

—Pilgrims did not wear buckled hats.

We have a friends Thanksgiving early November

— In 1813 Ohio first set the 5th of May for a day of Thanksgiving. In Ohio in early times Thanksgiving was not always observed by the people, and not in November.

—Approximately 280 million turkeys are eaten every Thanksgiving.

—Stuffing is what you put inside the bird, and dressing it what you serve and cook outside the bird.

—The first Indian Tribe to celebrate with the pilgrims were the Wampanoag Tribe.  This first Thanksgiving lasted 3 days and took place in 1621.  They didn’t eat turkey, but had duck, deer and pigeon.

—Football was played on Thanksgiving starting with Yale and Princeton in 1876.

Juicy

—Thomas Jefferson thought Thanksgiving was a ridiculous idea for a holiday.

—Turkeys have been known to drop dead at the sound of passing airplanes.

—People eat more on average on Thanksgiving than any other day of the year.

The most important tip is to spend some quality time with family and friends this Thanksgiving.  Take time to realize your blessings and thank the people in your life that you are grateful for…

HAPPY THANKSGIVING from the Food Adventure’s Crew.  Hungry Jax, Chef House and the Big Ragu are grateful for our weekly articles right here that have surpassed #400 recently.

Hungry Jax says Happy Thanksgiving from the DLM kitchen !

We are also grateful to our website followers, the people who attend our food events, charity relations, cooking classes, festivals and our followers on social media approaching 8,000 people.

 

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Feel free to browse the gallery below for some more Thanksgiving related photos.

 

Slices of love

shrimp app

Chef House is thankful for cooking with fresh, local ingredients

Turkey breast

DLM Cooking class – Chef House is all smiles

Big Ragu is thankful

Turkey

Moist

A plate of heaven

Leftovers on a pie plate

Jax in her element at The Spicy Olive cooking class

 

Slabs of turkey

Basting a grilled turkey

Big Ragu’s iconic Thanksgiving plate is a work of art