Jason is curating the ultimate Thanksgiving guide for those who want to skip the kitchen or find themselves enjoying the holiday solo. Whether you're craving a gourmet feast or a cozy, comforting meal, Jason’s picks will lead you to the best local spots around Minneapolis where you can indulge in a memorable Thanksgiving experience without the hassle.
Tune in and see the list below for suggestions!
Item #1 - Take-and-Bake Apple Pies & Baked Goods
Pleasant Valley Orchard has you covered for all your holiday needs—apple pies and crisps, made in our kitchen with apples fresh from the orchard, ready for you to bake at home; locally grown apples for your favorite family recipes; and local maple syrup, honey, jams, and jellies, perfect for hostess gifts. Available while supplies last.
The Orchard is open Thursday Friday and Saturday’s in November - 10 am to 5 pm. The Orchard will be closed for the Thanksgiving weekend. The last weekend to stock up is December 5-7; 10 am to 4 pm!
item #2 - Thanksgiving Dinner
Surdyk's Cheese Shop has everything you need for a traditional Thanksgiving Feast. Order a few sides to supplement your own cooking or let us take care of your whole meal.
Order By November 22nd at 12pm.
Pick up at Surdyk’s Cheese Shop on Wednesday November 27th between 9am and 8pm.
ESSENTIALS:
Roasted Poultry Stock GF, DF 10. / quart
Traditional Turkey Gravy 16. / quart
Cranberry-Orange Conserve GF, VGN 12. / pint
Housemade Soft Dinner Rolls VEG 14. / dozen
Whipped Garlic-Parmigiano Herb Butter GF, VEG 10. / 8 oz.
Click HERE for the full Thanksgiving menu!
Mara / Four Seasons Minneapolis
Pick-up Thanksgiving morning—butternut squash soup with maple and sage, baby kale salad, oven-roasted turkey, dutch apple and pecan pies, and we’re just getting started. Get a free round of mimosas when you return to Mara for Sunday brunch! ORDER via Tock.
Mason Jar Kitchen, Eagan
Heat-and-serve or ready-to-serve options include sliced herb-roasted turkey, sage and rosemary stuffing, garlic mashed potatoes, and more. Serves six for $179. Optional add-ons include honey-glazed ham, striploin, smoked Gouda mac and cheese, house-made pies (pumpkin, pecan, French silk) and more. Order by 3 p.m. on Nov. 26. Heat-and-serve pickup is Nov. 27 from 1–6 p.m.; ready-to-serve pickup on Nov. 28 from 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
Smokey’s Pub N’ Grill, East Bethel
Preorder a 14 pound Smoked Turkey (Whole Bird), Full Slab Of Baby Back Ribs (12 bones), plus sides and desserts. Feeds eight to 12 for $325.
El Sazon Cocina & Tragos, Minneapolis
Want to switch up the menu this year? El Sazon’s Thanksgiving Meal Kit offers a Mexican-inspired twist on the traditional Thanksgiving dishes. Choose from Turkey Roulade with picadillo, mole negro, crema, salsa, and tortillas, or the NY Strip Birria with guajillo demi, horseradish crema, salsa, tortillas, and fixings—plus a well-rounded assortment of sides. Designed to serve up to six people, $300. Preorders available online or over the phone, pick up on Thanksgiving between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Toma Mojo Grill, Richfield and Minnetonka
Complete Thanksgiving Take Home feasts with roasted turkey breast, mashed potatoes and gravy, stuffing, green bean casserole and house-made pumpkin pie. Select from meals for 2, 4 or 8 for pick-up on Nov. 27 in Richfield or Minnetonka. $95 for 2, $155 for 4, $290 8. Add-ons include mac & cheese, citrus herb brussels and carrot cake.
https://tomamojogrill.gethoneycart.com/?menu=290&order_type=3
Serves four to six hungry people: Smoked Turkey, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Green Bean Casserole, Baby Kale Salad, Herb Stuffing, Pentagram Cranberries, Milk Buns with Honey Butter, Pumpkin Pie, and a bottle of Feastbier. Pick up is at Surly Beer Hall on Nov. 26 and 27 from 3-7 p.m. Pickup window selected at time of purchase is flexible. $225/package.
Item #3 - The Buttered Tin:
Chef Alicia Hinze joined me on DeRusha Eats to share her best tips for making pies. Order by November 19 for Thanksgiving pie pickup at https://www.thebutteredtin.com/thanksgiving/ You can also find The Buttered
Tin frozen pies at local grocery stores - https://www.thebutteredtin.com/freshly-frozen/
Item #4 - Milkjam Creamery ice cream pies:
Chef Sameh Wadi has four Thanksgiving flavors including: Pecan Pie featuring rich molasses ice cream, Pumpkin Pie with a luscious dulce de leche swirl, Ridin’ Duuurty Pie, made with Oreo milk and creamy peanut butter mousse, and Cranberry Almond Pie with almond ice cream, orange marmalade, toasted almond crumble in a gluten free, vegan graham cracker crust. Pre-order for pick-up https://order.milkjamcreamery.com/milkjam/menu/order-setup
