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Thanksgiving Options For The Vegetarian: From Tofurkey To Take-Out
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Jen Carlson
Published Nov 21, 2011
Modified Nov 21, 2011
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Tofurkey Thanksgiving. (Photo by Jen Carlson/Gothamist)
November is National Vegan Month, so it's only fitting that we offer up some Thanksgiving options for those who don't eat meat. Suggestions for eating in, ordering in, and dining out are below. (And for the carnivorous, here's our previous roundup on where to dine on Thanksgiving, how to cook the bird, and tips for throwing your own cheap and lowbrow Thanksgiving party.)
EATING IN
The "Turkey: Fresh Direct has the entire Tofurky Feast for just $24.99. It includes the Tofurky roast, eight cranberry apple potato dumplings, giblet gravy, herbed stuffing, and a Tofurky Jurky Wishstix (which is just like a wishbone but with 100% less animal cruelty).
You can also get just the roast at local stores for around $13.99—you can find a store that carries the product right here. Wanna try something new? VegNews has tried just about every other fake turkey option out there, if you want options... though they don't include this amazing Vegan Whole Turkey!
The Sides Fresh Direct is still accepting orders for pre-Thanksgiving delivery, and they've even got vegetarians covered, with this hearty list of veggie recipes—including an alternative to Tofurkey: Sweet Potato, Caramelized Onion, and Butternut Squash Lasagna.
And once again, the NY Times is offering up an outstanding selection of vegetarian recipes for Thanksgiving.
Grilled jalapeno cornbread with tempeh hash from Cinnamon Snail
ORDER IN
Our soon to be new favorite food truck, The Cinnamon Snail (which will be on New York City turf soon), is serving up an amazing Thanksgiving menu, and you can still get in on the action—the deadline for orders is TONIGHT. Check out the options, which includes Rosemanry Hempseed Crusted Seitan and Sage Marinated Kale, here—there are even Thanksgiving donuts!
In Brooklyn, vegan comfort food hotspot Foodswings (295 Grand Street, Williamsburg) has a Thanksgiving dinner available for pick-up only. On the menu: turkey-style seitan roast with 2 drumsticks, 4 biscuits, 1 quart mashed potatoes, 1 quart mac & cheese, 1 pint gravy, 1 pint cranberry sauce, 1 quart veggies. The meal feeds two to three, and costs $60. TODAY is the last day to place your order!
Just want dessert? Babycakes (248 Broome Street) is the place to go. They've got everything from cornbread to apple pie... all vegan-style. Their full menu is right here.
DINING OUT
Candle79 (154 East 79th Street) is the place to go if you're a vegetarian looking to feast on Thanksgiving day. Their menu includes Saffron & Wild Mushroom Ravioli, Orange Glazed Tempeh, Pumpkin Cheesecake, and more. The prix fixe meal is $75, and includes an appetizer, soup or salad, entree, and dessert.
Angelica Kitchen (300 East 12th Street) has a five course prix fixe for $55 (menu is on the second page of this PDF), and as a bonus, it's BYOB! They're taking reservations, and also offering a take-out option if you want to pretend you made that Cauliflower Celery Root Soufflé yourself.
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Jen Carlson
Jen Carlson is a former WNYC and Gothamist editor.
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