I know we’re all still shaking off the triple whammy of Halloween, fall time change, AND elections, but I’m here today as a responsible food person to remind you that we are just 20 days out from Thanksgiving, which falls on Thursday, November 26.
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not wish to cause alarm; I’m here to help. I’ve been eyeing a number of options to help ease us all into the flurry of holiday planning. I’m talking take-home meal kits to make the whole shindig at home, plus dessert options in case you’re trying to bring something to the Thanksgiving gathering.
Bring thy Thanksgiving home
Che Fico and Bubbelah
The team at Che Fico and Bubbelah is back again with a Thanksgiving meal for four with all of the sides, featuring a turkey or vegetarian main entree. Choose between a roasted heritage turkey breast and braised turkey lasagna or the butternut squash lasagna as a vegetarian option, and from there, the team also provides buttery herb stuffing; sweet potato mash; green bean casserole; braised carrots; roasted gravy; Parker House rolls and a choice between a red wine pairing or nonalcoholic beverage pairing. The vegetarian option clocks in at $315, while the turkey meal goes for $365. If you’re the type who’d rather pick and choose, the dishes are available a la carte, along with dessert — chocolate halva cookies ($25), or tiramisu and pumpkin pie ($50). The bonus here? On Wednesday, November 25, the restaurants offer pickup or delivery around Menlo Park, San Francisco, and Oakland for just $15. Orders close on Monday, November 23, and can be placed through Table22. 1300 El Camino Real, Menlo Park
Mattina
Mattina offers a Thanksgiving meal kit that serves up to six people, and they’re going all out for this one. For $492, they’re taking care of the main meal, starting with a spatchcocked heritage turkey with herb gravy, lasagna, root vegetable stuffing, green and sweet potato rotolo, horseradish whipped potatoes, roasted squash with honey butter, Brussels sprouts, and dessert. Add on additional pies such as pecan, honeycrisp apple crumb, or date and vanilla custard pie ($35 each), or a bottle of white or red ($35 each). Reserve via Resy, with pickup at Mattina between noon and 8 p.m. on Wednesday, November 25. 2232 Bush Street, San Francisco
Wildseed
For the vegans, Wildseed offers a $250 Thanksgiving kit, fit to feed four to five people. Nosh on an Impossible meatloaf, mashed potatoes, chicory salad with pomegranate and persimmon, Brussels sprouts with tempeh bacon, green beans in a Meyer lemon vinaigrette, and pumpkin pie. Pickup is available between 11:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Wednesday, November 25, at the restaurant’s San Francisco or Palo Alto location. Reserve your meal for San Francisco or Palo Alto via Eventbrite. 2000 Union Street, San Francisco and 855 El Camino Real, Building 4, Palo Alto
Stateline Road Smokehouse
Barbecue purveyor Stateline Road Smokehouse in Napa has an enticing offer, with a hickory-smoked turkey ($125) to take the main course off your plate. (Making the sides is where it’s at anyways, right?) And while you’re at it, pick up dessert; the restaurant offers a sweet potato pie ($20) that’s a childhood recipe from chef Darryl Bell. The preorder deadline is Friday, November 20, with pickup from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Thanksgiving Day. Orders can be made via the Stateline website. 872 Vallejo Street, Napa
Be the Thanksgiving dessert hero
Frances and Lorella
The teams from Frances and the almost-open bakery, Lorella, are getting into the holiday spirit with some baked goods for the big meal. Order a stuffing crouton pack with seasoned sourdough ($18) or a nine-piece set of “take and bake” biscuits with herb and garlic butter ($30) from Lorella. The team there will also offer a black futsu pumpkin pie with pepita seeds ($55), an apple crumb pie with brown butter oat crumble ($55), and Guittard chocolate pecan pie ($60). Over at Frances, the team is selling lumberjack cake with medjool dates, coconut, fuyu persimmon, apple, and pear for $48. Preorders are available via the Lorella website and the Frances website, with pickups on Tuesday, November 24, and Wednesday, November 25. Just note the pickup location, as the lumberjack cake is only available at Frances (3870 17th Street, San Francisco), while all other items can be picked up at Lorella (2139A Polk Street, San Francisco).
Enclos
The pastry team at three-Michelin-starred Enclos in Sonoma is getting in the Thanksgiving spirit with pies and breads (and wine) to bring to the party. Thanksgiving pie flavors include apple, pumpkin, chocolate pecan, and passionfruit meringue with a graham cracker crust, ranging from $40 to $45. If you’re going for bread, the team offers a 12-pack of polenta brioche rolls ($30) and an acorn sourdough loaf ($25). There are also two Stone Edge Farm wines available, a 2023 sauvignon blanc ($50) and a 2022 red Bordeaux blend ($95). Proceeds from the sale go toward Friends in Sonoma Helping, a local nonprofit, and orders can be made via Resy, with pickup times from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Tuesday, November 24. 139 East Napa Street, Sonoma
Edith’s Pie
Surprise! Mike Raskin of Edith’s Pie has resurrected the beloved, now-closed, Oakland pie shop just for the holidays. Cutely dubbed “Not Edith’s” for the holiday, prospective buyers can purchase pies such as caramel apple oat ($60), pumpkin ($55), and maple pecan ($60). Due to space, he’s only making 200 pies this Thanksgiving, so head over to this Google Doc and see if you can be among the lucky few. Pay close attention and make sure to read the instructions, as orders are not confirmed until you hear back from Raskin. Pickup will be at Burdell (4640 Telegraph Ave, Oakland), from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Wednesday, November 11.
And if you’re looking for some tips on cutting your pie, check out this Ask Eater episode from the archives.
