We know it feels like November just started, but believe it or not, Thanksgiving will be here feaster than you think.
DYK:
- Approximately 48 million turkeys are eaten in the United States everything Thanksgiving.
- The average turkey weighs 15 pounds.
- Two towns in the US are even named after the bird. That’s Turkey, TX, and Turkey, NC, to be exact.
If you’re not planning to slave away all day or have a potluck, here are the local spots that can take care of everything for you, from sides to dessert to the whole dang turkey. 🦃 And for all of you brave souls cooking, the number for the Butterball Turkey Talk Line, which will connect you with experts to answer any of your turkey-related questions, is 1-800-288-8372. Here’s a tip to get you started: you can’t microwave a whole turkey – or whichever turkey alternative you prefer. And, now that you’ve figured out the meal, you can help us give back this holiday season.
🍗 All the fixins (and the turkey too)
12 Bones | 5 Foundy St. + 2350 Hendersonville Rd. | (828) 253-4499 + (828) 687-1395 | BBQ, smoked meats + sides.
67 Biltmore | 67 Biltmore | (828) 252-1500 | Full Thanksgiving meal including herb roasted turkeys, traditional sides + pies for dessert available. See the menu here. Food will be ready for pickup on Nov. 27 from 2-4 p.m.
Earth Fare | 66 Westgate Pkwy.; 1856 Hendersonville Rd. | (828) 253-7656; (828) 210-0100 | Get everything from the turkey to the rolls. Contact your store for details.
East Fork Farms | 215 Meadow Branch Rd. | (516) 993-4055 | They do not cater a full dinner, but turkey thighs, breasts + more are available for pickup. Price list here.
Hickory Nut Gap Farm | 57 Sugar Hollow Rd. | (828) 333-9914 | Reserve your fresh or frozen turkey (or ham and beef tenderloin) online. They will also supply sides, pies + more.
Ingle’s | various locations | Grab prepared food or get inspired to make your own with their recipes for Thanksgiving dinner, including this apple-glazed turkey with stuffing + mashed potatoes.
Luella’s BBQ | 501 Merrimon Ave. | (828) 505-7427 | Get the full Thanksgiving dinner or build your own a la carte. Order online.
Post 25 | 2155 Hendersonville Rd. | (828) 676-2577 | Pick out your meat and sides from their holiday menu.
Publix | 1830 Hendersonville Rd. | (828) 274-6287 | Thanksgiving menu includes turkey, mashed potatoes, dessert + dressings. Order here.
Well-Bred Bakery & Cafe | 26 N. Main St., Weaverville; 6 Boston Way, Asheville | (828) 645-9300; (828) 774-5307 | Well-Bred will take care of your sides, breads + pies (and cakes + roulades).
Whole Foods | 4 S. Tunnel Rd. | (828) 239-9604 | Their classic Thanksgiving menu covers stuffing, gravy, cranberry sauce, a dry-brined, citrus-spiced turkey + more. View the menu and reserve a turkey.
🥧 Dessert first
Baked Pie Company | 4 Long Shoals Rd., Arden + 50 N. Merrimon Ave. | (828) 333-4366 (Arden); (828) 210-9544 (Asheville) | Choose from pies like Brownie Pumpkin, Reese’s, Caramel Apple + more. Nov. 12 is the last day to place your order.
Buxton Hall | 32 Banks Ave. | Order whole pies for pick-up (no delivery) 48 hours in advance for $32 each. Choices include butterscotch sweet potato, Dutch apple, and chocolate pecan.
Green Opportunities’ Southside Kitchen | 133 Livingston St. | (828) 398-4158 Ext. 109 | Cookie trays to go for the holiday season.
OWL Bakery | 295 Haywood Rd. | (828) 785-1770 | OWL will do a pie bake (with rolls and special breads available as well). Order on the website, call, or stop by the shop to reserve.
🥘 Eat out instead
Bargello | 12-9 p.m. | Hotel Arras, 7 Patton Ave. | (828) 774-5564 | Thanksgiving Day prix fixe menu from the newly opened restaurant in the Kimpton Hotel Arras, with creative takes on seasonal flavors..
The Blackbird | 47 Biltmore Ave. | (828) 254-2502 | A three-course meal served from 11 a.m.–8 p.m. with a special menu for kids. View the menu + call to make reservations.
Buxton Hall | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | Buxton Hall, 32 Banks Ave. | $25 | Lunch will be served; email to reserve a seat.
Carmel’s Kitchen + Bar | 1 Page Ave. | (828) 252-8730 | A la carte Southern Thanksgiving meal served from 12–8 p.m. Call to reserve a spot.
Grand Bohemian Hotel | 11 Boston Way | (828) 505-2949 | Red Stag Grill is open from 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m and a has a four-course menu. Call to reserve or use OpenTable. The Kessler Ballroom will have seatings at 12 p.m.,12:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m. + 3 p.m.
Isa’s Bistro | 1 Battery Park Ave. | (828) 575-9636 | Thanksgiving menu from 7 a.m.-8 p.m.
J & S Cafeteria | 800 Fairview Rd., Asheville; 30 Airport Rd. Park, Fletcher | (828) 298-1208; (828) 684-3418 | Southern-style Thanksgiving meal.
The Omni Grove Park Inn | 290 Macon Ave. | (800) 438-5800 | The “Blue Ridge Buffet” will be open from noon to 8 p.m. View the menu and make reservations.
Pack’s Tavern | 20 S. Spruce St. | (828) 225-6944 | Thanksgiving buffet from 8 a.m.-8 p.m.. Reservations + walk-ins accepted.
Post 25 | 2155 Hendersonville Rd. | (828) 676-2577 | Dinner + a slice of pie from 11 a.m.–9 p.m.
Storm Rhum Bar + Bistro | 125 S. Lexington Ave. | (828) 505-8560 | Thanksgiving menu from 2–8 p.m. Reservations only.
Strada Italiano | 27 Broadway St. | (828) 348-8448 | Traditional Italian meals served from 11 a.m.–8 p.m.
