Just when you thought 2020 couldn’t suck anymore...this just in: YOU CAN’T BE WITH YOUR FAMILY FOR THANKSGIVING 🙃

With restaurant restrictions leveling up, 10pm curfew, and limit on parties of 10 or more, our options are limited. So, if you’re a transplant stuck in NYC away from your family, or a New Yorker with a fam too big to get together, don’t be Joey:

Can’t replicate your auntie’s famous pecan pie? No idea what to do with a 20 pound turkey? We’ve curated Thanksgiving meal options for you by some of the best restaurants in New York in the “Thanksgiving” category on 8it app. 

Here’s 8 of them that we’re excited about:

Scarpetta

Scarpetta’s mission is to create bold flavors by amplifying the essence of seasonal ingredients, so their Thanksgiving meal is bound to be nothing short of amazing. They are allowing their customers to enjoy their divine dishes in the comfort of their own homes by offering their “Convival Feast”. The meals prepared by Executive Chef Jorge Espinoza serve a family of four. The feast comes with a Scarpetta Apron and bottle of Scarpetta Olive Oil along with a main menu of creamy polenta; truffled mushroom, a 35 oz. turkey breast and gravy (sliced or whole upon request), fresh and locally sourced ricotta and spinach baked manicotti pasta, stuffing, and brussel sprouts.

Palo Santo

Palo Santo will be offering a to-go Thanksgiving Dinner available for pick-up and delivery on Thanksgiving Day only. The free delivery to anywhere in Brooklyn includes Brined & Roasted Turkey Breast with Gravy and Chutney, Braised Turkey Dark Meat in Mole Poblano, a choice of 2 Sides, a choice of 2 Appetizers, and a choice of 1 Dessert. Pick-up and delivery times are from 11am-3pm, you can choose your delivery time and menu options at checkout, and any items that may require reheating will be packaged in aluminum to-go containers with reheating instructions.

Daily Provisions

Craving everything but the Turkey? Sounds a bit unconventional, but sometimes its nice to go against the grain. If that sounds like you, Daily Provisions is the spot. Chow down on Crispy Brussels, creamy potatoes, a warm roast chicken, lasagna, and delectable sweets like Black + White Pie. Or just go with dessert - their Sweet Treats Boxes that serve four to eight. 

Bubby’s

Thanksgiving is Bubby’s favorite holiday so it goes without being said that they are going all out this year. While they’re celebrating all week long with a Thanksgiving Plate available every night. Althought they’ve sold out ready to eat take out Thanksgiving packages, they still have their famous pies available to order. 8it pro tip: make sure to get a side of Bubby’s legendary biscuits that they serve year round.

Kimika

Last, but certainly not least…celebrate your not-so-typical Thanksgiving with Kimika’s Thanksgiving Feast. They are inviting their beautiful and elaborate feast filled with either classic porchetta or their special “turchetta” into your home. Everything is prepped for four to six people, the only thing left to do is heat and serve. They are accepting pre-orders now through November 21st so be sure to put in your order. Pick-up is available November 24th and November 25th.

While restaurants still navigate the uncertain times they’re facing, it’s up to the real eaters of NYC to do our part in supporting them as much as we can. And if you’re not comfortable with dining indoors yet, that’s totally cool - just make sure to order delivery or takeout, and remember… ORDER DIRECT. 3rd party delivery apps like GrubHub, Seamless, Postmates, etc are taking up to 30% in fees from these small businesses. The restaurants need us now more than ever. Stay safe and stay hungry.

Happy Thanksgiving ya’ll!
-The 8it Team