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The holiday season is officially upon us which means an abundance of entertaining. Living in the most culturally diverse place in the world, we as New Yorker’s are spoiled when it comes to food selection. If you don’t feel like cooking this year and are staying in the city, I’ve rounded up my top five picks of where to have your Thanksgiving dinner.

 

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One of my new favorite spots, The Noortwyck, is offering an à la carte menu with traditional turkey-centric options paired with small plates featuring foie gras, caviar, and truffle. This isn’t a stuffy fine-dining situation—it’s just a nice, cool place to eat an elevated Thanksgiving meal. If you can’t make it to the Noortwyck, their pastry chef is baking 3 classic pies that are sure to be the star of any Thanksgiving dinner. Reservations via Resy.

 

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No brand is more American than Ralph Lauren. Cozy up at Ralph Lauren’s Polo Bar this Thanksgiving. They will be offering a special menu featuring holiday classics including roasted organic turkey with chestnut-sage stuffing and cranberry-apple chutney, sweet potato gratin, and Charleston bourbon pecan pie. Reservations available via Resy.

 

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For a meal with a view, head to Hudson Yards and dine atop the highest observation deck on the Western hempishere. This Thanksgiving, they are serving a three-course holiday menu featuring items like Roasted Turkey with Rainbow Chard and Cranberry and Salt Baked Sweet Potato with Lacinato Kale and Goat Cheese, Stuffing with Fennel Sausage, Chicory Salad with Citrus and Parmesan, and Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese, plus selections from their signature menu. Reservations available via Resy.

 

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An NYC staple, both Dante and Dante West Village are serving a prix-fixe menu this Thanksgiving. Dishes will include a delicious chicory salad, roasted heirloom delicata, agave glazed ham and oven-roasted turkey breast. Finally, a selection of pies and Dante’s signature pumpkin eggnog will round off the meal. Reservations available here.

 

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Feel like hosting but hate all the prep? Enter the Tin Building. The Tin Building in Seaport has become one of my newest obsessions. Their marketplace has everything you need to create a Thanksgiving feast at home. Don’t feel like cooking? They’re also offering a traditional, ready-to-eat selection available for pickup that includes Herb Roasted Organic Turkey, Turkey Jus, Brussels Sprouts, Delicata Squash, Roasted Mushrooms, Chestnut Stuffing, Mashed Potatoes, Cranberry Compote, Assorted Bread, Rolls, and Pumpkin Pie that’s sure to impress your guests and make your holiday stress free. Pre-order at the Tin Building for delivery or pickup here.

 

If you do plan on hosting, I’ve rounded up some inspiration of how to set the scene with a feast for your eyes. I just stumbled upon an incredible online store the Invisible Collection and I’m swooning over everything in their Party Season wishlist, fit with all the necessities to complete any holiday table.

 

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Wishing you and your families a joyful and festive Thanksgiving wherever you choose to celebrate!