Credit: Hungry's
Fall has arrived, and Thanksgiving is right around the corner! Whether you celebrate Turkey Day with family, chosen family, or friends, Houston has delicious bites and seasonal things to do in honor of the holiday. Throw on your holiday best, and check out the Thanksgiving roundup below!
Fabulous Food
Are you looking for a side dish to bring to family dinner or craving a non-traditional bite that will offset your tryptophan intake? Check out these restaurants that will give you plenty to be thankful for!
Photo by Jenn Duncan, courtesy Feges BBQ
Feges BBQ is helping Houstonians celebrate Thanksgiving stress-free with heat-and-serve meats, sides, and desserts that perfectly blend traditional and BBQ flavors. Customers can select from a mix-and-match menu and customize their perfect meal by pre-ordering online for Thanksgiving week pick-up. To place an order, customers should fill out the Thanksgiving Order Form [https://fegesbbq.com/to-go/] on the Feges BBQ website. They’ll receive an invoice and must pay by Friday, November 22 to confirm their order. No cancellations or changes can be made after this date, so act quickly!
Photo by Zach Horst, courtesy Montrose Cheese & Wine
This holiday season, Montrose Cheese & Wine is offering the perfect Thanksgiving Pre-Game Kit—a delicious assortment of snacks before the big meal. For just $89.99, customers can enjoy a curated assortment of seasonal cheeses, artisanal charcuterie, and delightful accompaniments, setting the stage for a memorable family or friendly gathering. Place orders by November 20 here.
Local Foods Group
Photo by Carla Gomez, courtesy Local Foods Group
Elevate all Thanksgiving gatherings with curated feast packages from Maximo, Milton’s, and Local Foods. Each package serves 4-6 people, showcasing the finest local ingredients to ensure a delicious experience to celebrate the holiday. Maximo is featuring smoked turkey breast, rich and savory brown turkey gravy by the quart and tres leches cake topped with brown sugar whipped cream and mango jam. Milton’s will offer rigatoni with braised oxtail layered with bechamel and pecorino, four cheese mac and cheese, and tiramisu with amaretto mascarpone and housemade coffee liqueur. Finally, Local Foods is featuring roasted root vegetable and cranberry stuffing, traditional green bean casserole, and more! Orders must be placed by November 24 at 12 pm here.
Pondicheri is a local favorite for flavorful Indian dishes and sweet treats! The restaurant is spicing things up this holiday season with their Thanksgiving Takeaway packages! Customers can place orders for variations that will serve up to four people, including the plant-exclusive Herbivore Holiday Meal for $215, the vegetarian Vegivore package for $220, or the omnivore option for $234. All items, including lassi drinks, desserts, and sides, are available la carte. All orders must be placed by 12pm on Sunday, November 24, and can be picked up on Thanksgiving Day at 10am or 12pm upstairs at Pondicheri’s Bake Lab + Shop. Place orders today here.
Photo by Becca Wright, courtesy of Treebeards
Treebeards is spicing up Thanksgiving with great flavors of the South, including complete meals, cakes, pies, and sides. Menu items available for catering orders include Red Beans & Rice with Sausage for $15/qt, Shrimp Étoufée with Rice for $23/qt, Green Beans with Mushrooms & Onions for $11/qt, Dirty Rice for $15/qt, Squash Casserole for $20/qt, and other everyday favorites. Cakes are available as Layer Cakes (9”) for $48, ¼ Sheet (9” x 13”) for $48, and ½ Sheet (12” x 18”) for $88 with different flavors. Thanksgiving catering packages that serve 12-16 guests are available for $300. Orders can be placed by calling 713-228-8228. Pickup is available at all Treebeards locations on or before Wednesday, November 27, during regular business hours. Treebeards is closed on Thanksgiving Day. For locations, hours, menus, and more information, click here.
Houston Catering Concepts and New York Deli
Houston Catering Concepts and New York Deli are offering a Holiday Menu, perfect for all family sizes. Their Holiday Package includes Roasted, fried, or hickory smoked turkey, honey-baked ham, and cornbread stuffing, among other delicious dishes, for $17.95 per person. The Deluxe Holiday Package adds assorted pumpkin and pecan pies to sweeten the deal at $19.95 per person. Finally, the Executive Holiday Package adds in mac & cheese to the package for $21.95. Their Holiday Potluck menu offers individual items to round out holiday feasts. Options include Whole Turkeys, which average 20 to 24 lbs., are $150, Honey Baked Hams, 8 to 10 lbs., are $100 each, and an 8-piece Apricot Glazed Whole Chicken for $18.95 each. Various Holiday Pie and Holiday Cake options are also available. View the full Holiday Menu.
Adding a Cajun twist to Thanksgiving meals is a surefire way to delight all who are dining alongside you! Luckily, BB’s Tex-Orleans is featuring deep-fried garlic-rubbed turkeys with herbs and spices stuffed with boudin dirty rice (by request). BB’s holiday menu also features honey glazed hams, bread pudding pie, homemade sides, and more! Ordering logistics include a minimum 24-hour notice required for all orders, a minimum $200 order for delivery, and the total price does not include tax or delivery fees. Place orders today here.
Hungry’s holiday catering menu is available now to December 31 and features a variety of specialty dishes. The Rice Village favorite’s family feasts will be available in serving sizes of four or ten and include seasonal favorites such as Oven Roasted Turkey, Honey Glazed Ham, Cornbread Stuffing and seasonal pies. Hungry’s also offers individual boxed meals, and A La Carte dishes are available as well. The restaurant requests all holiday orders be placed with 24-hour notice via https://hungryscafe.com/holiday-catering-2021/. The last pick-up slot is Wednesday at 7 pm. Hungry’s is closed on Thanksgiving Day.
EVENTS
Looking to mix up your typical Thanksgiving gathering in H-Town? Check out these events that will give you every excuse to dine and dash and avoid awkward conversations with family you haven’t seen in a while!
Best of Texas Cosplay Friendsgiving
November 16
Celebrate the season at the Best of Texas Cosplay Friendsgiving event! Join in for a day filled with fun, food, and fantastic cosplay. Whether you're a seasoned cosplayer or just starting out, this event is perfect for making new friends and showing off your latest creations. Come dressed as your favorite character and enjoy a day of photoshoots, games, and more. Don't miss out on this opportunity to celebrate Thanksgiving with your fellow cosplayers at Lone Star State.
November 22
Everyone’s favorite Thanksgiving Day running tradition is back! The Houston Methodist Turkey Trot is offering a new and improved race that will delight fans of the event that has spanned more than 30 years. Thousands of people will gather in Uptown Houston for this event, from experienced runners to those just starting out, as well as families and friends who have made this an annual Thanksgiving tradition. Multiple race types are available, including a 10K Run/Walk, 5K Run/Walk, Virtual, and a Kids Run for ages 12 and under. Check out the new VIP package for an upgraded experience, and more information here.
TGiving: A Trans Thanksgiving Celebration 2024
November 26
This free event is open to all transgender individuals, family, friends, and allies of all ages. The Montrose Center will provide a catered Thanksgiving dinner with various sides, and guests are welcome to bring their favorite dish to share, though it’s not required—there will be plenty of food for all registered guests, including vegan options. This year’s celebration will feature speakers, an interactive gaming room, a photo booth, a quiet crafting space for when guests need a break, door prizes, and swag bags. Join The Montrose Center for a wonderful evening of community and celebration! TGiving: A Trans Thanksgiving Celebration will take place on Tuesday, November 26, from 6 pm to 9 pm at The Montrose Center, 401 Branard.
Operation Turkey: Thanksgiving Day
November 28
Give back this holiday season with Operation Turkey on Thanksgiving Day in Midtown Houston, at St. Paul's Methodist Church (5501 Main St.)! Join the organization on Thursday, November 28 from 6 am to 12 pm to help assemble and distribute 3,125 meals to neighbors around Houston. Come together with friends, family, and community members to assemble and distribute meals to those in need this Thanksgiving! Sign up today here.
Explore more RESTAURANTS iN HOUSTON and check out our EVENTS page.
Have a safe and happy Thanksgiving all!
Photos: Courtesy restaurants mentioned in this post
