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10 local restaurants serving Thanksgiving dinner
BY ESTELLE PYPER
Every foodie’s favorite holiday is just
around the corner. Are you staying in the
city this year? Does the idea of cooking
for 10 people make you cringe?
No sweat — we have you covered.
From classic turkey dinners to Greekinspired
traditional dishes to an aft er-dinner
dance party, your neighborhood is
stuff ed with Turkey Day alternatives. So
put on those stretchy pants and hit the
town this Th anksgiving.
1. MP Taverna
718-777-2187
31-29 Ditmars Blvd., Astoria
info.roslyn@mptaverna.com
Th is contemporary Greek spot is off ering
a three-course, prix-fi xe (for $39.95) or
a la carte Greek-infl uenced Th anksgiving
dinner from noon to 8 p.m. First course
off erings include a fall butternut squash
soup, bulgur salad and “grandma’s meatballs.”
Th e second course options are classics
with a twist: roasted turkey, grilled
branzino and lamb chops. Dessert is a
choice between a spiced walnut cake or
Greek yogurt.
2. Bubba’s Bistro
718-728-2227
31-13A Ditmars Blvd., Astoria
Bubba’s knows that those lines for grocery
store turkeys can stretch a mile long
as prep starts for the big day, so the
Southern comfort eatery will be selling
whole 12- to 14-pound turkeys to go on
Th anksgiving Day. Or if you’d rather dine
in, they’re off ering a classic turkey dinner
complete with American staples including
sweet or mashed potatoes, apple stuffi ng
and cranberry sauce from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
3. Flo
718-204-4096
37-20 30th Ave., Astoria
info@fl ocafeny.com
Th is unique fusion-style lounge restaurant
located on 30th Avenue will be serving
a traditional turkey dinner rounded
out with your choice of homemade sides.
You can expect homemade favorites such
as stuffi ng and cranberry sauce. Guests
are encouraged to book tables in advance,
as it can fi ll up on this popular holiday!
4. Zenon Taverna
718-956-0133
34-10 31 Ave., Astoria
zenontaverna@aol.com
Zenon Taverna usually serves classic
Greek fare, but this Th anksgiving they’re
off ering a full spread turkey dinner with
an open menu. For starters, they will be
debuting a delectable cream of turkey
appetizer to start the evening right. To
complete the meal, you can expect dishes
such as meatballs, stuffi ng and sweet
potatoes. For dessert, they’re whipping up
a fl avorful pumpkin pie.
5. Katch Astoria
718-777-2230
31-19 Newtown Ave., Astoria
info@katchastoria.com
Get ready to dance off that turkey
dinner at Katch Astoria. Th is modern
tavern is dishing up a non-traditional
Th anksgiving this year. Starting at 8 p.m.,
there will be a variety of food and drink
specials and even a DJ. So make this your
stop for a late-night Th anksgiving dinner,
or drop by to de-stress aft er a long day of
cooking.
6. William Hallet
718-269-3443
36-10 30th Ave., Astoria
Have you heard of a turducken? Th is
vintage bistro is off ering this half-turkey
half-duck delicacy as part of its elaborate
three-course Th anksgiving meal. Starter
options include mac ‘n’ cheese and butternut
squash soup, and a mini pumpkin
pie or roasted squash cheesecake for dessert.
Not feeling the turducken? Th ere will
be other second course options and vegan
alternatives available.
7. Vesta Vino
718-545-5550
21-02 30th Ave., Astoria
Photo via Instagram/@vestavino
Th is cozy Italian spot wants to be your
home away from home this year. Th ey’re
off ering classic Italian dishes mixed with
traditional American Th anksgiving staples
for an expansive holiday menu. Some
dishes that have our mouths watering:
roasted turkey with roasted garlic mashed
potatoes, focaccia stuffi ng and cranberry
sauce, and branzino with braised
kale, sweet potato puree, baby carrots
and pepitas. Dessert is a “Baby Jesus
Cake,” with toff ee sauce and spiced crème
fraîche. Make reservations now! Th is is
their most popular day, and tables go fast.
8. Gastrotecca
718-729-9080
33-02 34th Ave., Astoria
Th is relaxed gastropub is known for
their Italian fare, but this Th anksgiving
they’re dishing up a delectable prix-fi xe
menu for $49 chock-full of comfort food.
Th ere’s a pasta course; a carvery board
selection of porchetta or Tuscan rosemary
organic turkey; a choice of two
sides including marshmallow yams and
Brussels sprouts with maple bacon; and
a pie dessert to fi nish. You also have the
choice of ordering a la carte. Either way,
be sure to supplement your meal with $10
unlimited house wine.
9. The Thirsty Koala
718-626-5430
25-12 Ditmars Blvd., Astoria
thethirstykoala@gmail.com
This neighborhood joint serves
Australian-infl uenced fare. Th ey will be
open Th anksgiving day from 11 a.m. until
9 p.m. with their regular menu, but they’ll
also be serving a special Th anksgiving
meal with the choice of two courses for
$20.95 or three courses for $24.95. Th e
dishes include traditional options such
as a starter salad, turkey breast, stuff -
ing, gravy and maple-glazed pumpkin. A
homemade apple crumb pie with warm
caramel will tie a ribbon on this comforting
meal.
10. Koliba
718-626-0430
3111 23rd Ave., Astoria
Explore a different culture this
Th anksgiving! Known for their traditional
Czech fare, this spot is delivering a
Th anksgiving with a Czech twist. Th e
three-course meal will consist of specialties
such as beet soup for a starter, then a
choice between roasted turkey or duck for
your main meal. An intriguing side off er
is a combination of cabbage and dumplings.
Finish off the meal with a strong
cup of coff ee or tea.
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