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How To Take It Easy On Thanksgiving

Several area restaurants and caterers are gearing up for Thanksgiving, offering a wide variety of options for people who would rather focus on friends or football than the kitchen stove. But if any of these sound interesting, best to get a wiggle on since some are offering limited quantities and deadlines for ordering. Chow Food & Beverage in Clinton is offering a complete Thanksgiving feast that serves between 12 and 14 people that includes a smoked turkey. Find out more by calling the restaurant at 860-669-6200 or emailing Angela at cateringbychow@gmail.com. Madison Beach Hotel in Madison is offering a grand brunch buffet from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. featuring a raw bar, turkey, prime rib, rack of lamb, and more, including an “elaborate display of sweets and treats.” Reservations are required by calling 203-245-1404. The hotel is also offering Thanksgiving Dinners To Go, which can be ordered online at thewharfmadison.com. Simon’s Marketplace in Chester is offering appetizers, sides, accompaniments, desserts, or the whole meal. Call 860-526-8984 to find out more. Friends & Company in Madison’s Thanksgiving Dinner To Go offers all the traditional favorites, plus their fabulous house-baked bread with butter. Call 203-245-0462. Across town at Moxie in Madison, their family-style takeout features turkey with rosemary compound and Seacoast mushroom bread stuffing, call 203-421-6963. Forte’s in Guilford is now taking turkey orders and having once availed myself of that, I can highly recommend it. Gravy was good too. Call 203-453-4910. Bishop’s in Guilford is offering Grab & Go options along with full Thanksgiving meals, side dishes, party trays, and Pies. Call 203-453-2338. What’s Cookin’ in Madison is offering both a Thanksgiving menu and their regular menu. Call 203-245-1771. Savour Cafe and Bakery in Centerbrook is offering options to numerous to list and their deadline is on Nov. 17, but you can call 860-662-4438 to see if there’s anything left. And I’m sure there are more. If you don’t see something you like, try calling your favorite place and see if they’re offering anything.