We’ve asked local businesses what they have to offer this Thanksgiving. Many are taking a break to spend time with family — and to have a well-earned break. Others have special deals and meals for you. Here’s the list. We will be updating every day, so if we’ve missed someone, email phil@w42st.com, and they will appear just like magic.
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Alfie’s Bar & Kitchen — 800 9th Ave (corner of W53rd St) — (212) 757-2390
Executive Chef Darren Pettigrew’s innovative brunch specials include Korean Fried Chicken on a biscuit with a sunny-side-up egg, and Banana Cheesecake Pancakes with crunchy peanut butter crumble. Dinner options include the Classic Fish & Chips with beer-battered pollock and mushy peas, plus Char-Grilled Steak Frites.
Brunch is available from 11am-4pm, with dinner from 5pm-10pm. More info…
Amy’s Bread — 672 9th Ave (between W46/47th St) — (212) 977-2670
Pre-order Amy’s Special Pumpkin Pie, Cornbread, Apple Crumble Pie and so much more.
Order by phone or in-store until 5pm on Friday, November 20. The 9th Avenue shop will be open on the day for pick up, and last-minute items from 8am-1pm. More info…
Ardesia Wine Bar — 510 W52nd St (between 10/11th Ave) — (212) 247-9191
Mandy is offering a selection of curated wine packs to accompany the Thanksgiving meal. She tells us these are handpicked wines that “will drink beautifully as you progress through your Thanksgiving meal, as well as being special and distinctive in their own right.”
Closed on Thanksgiving Day. Wine packs are available for pick-up anytime beginning this Thursday, November 19 and also offering local delivery on Tuesday, November 24 between 1-5pm More info…
Bird & Branch — 359 W45th St (between 8/9th Ave) — (917) 265-8444
There are pies (from Hojicha Maple to Apple), whole loaves (think Kabocha Molasses or Banana Walnut bread), and Kouign-Amann (Plain or Black Sesame) on offer. You can also ship a Thanksgiving Care Packages anywhere in the US — 15% of proceeds go to The Actors Fund and the Costume Industry Coalition.
You can pre-order, and either pick-up in-store or they will deliver (Manhattan, Queens, & Brooklyn) on Tuesday (11/24) and Wednesday (11/25). More info…
Chez Josephine — 414 W 42nd St (between 9th/Dyer Ave) — (212) 594-1925
Manuel and his team offer an extravagant three-course menu at $80 per person, with a children’s menu available at $40. Call to make a reservation.
Open noon to 10pm — with live piano from 4pm. More info…
Dalton’s Bar & Grill — 611 9th Ave (between W43/44th St) — (212) 245-5511
It’s a Turkey kinda day — or maybe you would rather have an avocado breakfast bowl? The good news is Dalton’s have got both and much more on their delicious brunch menu served till 3pm with bottomless brunch options available.
Open noon to 10pm. More info…
Empanada Mama — 765 9th Ave (between W51/52nd St) — (212) 698-9008
Socrates has created a special Turkey Empanada for Thanksgiving. It’s filled with slow-roasted turkey with fresh herbs and root vegetables served with softly spiced cranberry sauce. There’s also Mama’s Mince Pies and all the usual award-winning goodness.
Serving food 8am—5am every day (including Thanksgiving). More info…
Etcetera Etcetera — 352 W44th St (between 8/9th Ave) — (212) 399-4141
Daniele and team are offering all “the usual suspects” — turkey, ham, lamb shank, stuffing, sweet potatoes au gratin, pumpkin gnocchi-pumpkin ravioli duo, squash soup, stuffing, apple, pumpkin, and pecan pies, and also some tasty fall signature drinks.
Open 4:30-9pm. More info…
Fusion HK — 688 10th Ave (between W48/49th St) — (212) 956-0185
For Thanksgiving, Noelia and her team have put together a special menu including Peruvian Rotisserie Chicken and traditional Turkey. You can dine in with a glass of complimentary champagne, and they are also doing delivery and pick up.
Kitchen is open from noon to midnight. More info…
Hellcat Annie’s Tap Room — 637 10th Ave (corner of W45th St) — (212) 586-2707
It’s official…with golf season coming to a close, Pat’s built an outdoor drinking shed! He says: “You must order food, but don’t let that deter you from pounding $5 Beers, Wine and Well drinks.” Kevin O’Brien will be your Thanksgiving bartender.
Open 3-10pm. More info…
Hold Fast — 364 W 46th St (between 8/9th Ave) — (917) 261-6691
Shane, Jason, Kiara and the team are opening their doors for their regulars. Kiara tells us that they are “featuring a limited menu, but unlimited love!”
Open 4-10pm on Thanksgiving Day. More info…
Huascar & Co — 453 W 54th St (between 9/10th Ave) — (212) 933-1041
If you need pies 🥧 don’t panic! Focus on the turkey and Huascar will take care of dessert. You can still pre-order your pies until Monday.
Pick up or delivery all day Wednesday or Thursday until 4 pm. More info…
Le Rivage — 340 W 46th St (between 8/9th Ave) — (212) 765-7374
Chef Paul is doing a four-course prix fixe menu at $85 per guest. He told us: “We are still serving our regular menu, so people can do whatever they want, it’s a free for all. They can mix and match, they can do a la carte — there are no more rules, lol! And we are spreading it through the weekend.”
Open noon to 10pm. More info…
Lilly’s Craft & Kitchen — 675 9th Ave (between W46/47th St) – (212) 757-0373
Lilly’s are doing their usual prix fixe menu — three courses for $34.95, or their Roast Turkey entree is $19 on its own.
Open 11am to 10pm. More info…
Little Pie Company — 424 W 43rd St (between 9/10th Ave) — (212) 736-4780
The favorite Thanksgiving Pie of the stars (including SJP). Arnold and the team are ready to take your orders for their famous Sour Cream Apple Walnut Pie, Pumpkin Pie, Carrot Cake, and more…
Open Mon & Tues 8am-8pm, Weds 8am-9pm, Thanksgiving Day 8am-noon. More info…
Marseille — 630 9th Ave (corner of W44th St) — (212) 333-2323
Marseille serves a three-course Prix Fixe for $48 per person — indoors and outdoors, weather permitting. Dinner can also be ordered for takeout from their website for $40.80 per person. If you are quick (Thursday 11/19 deadline), you can pre-order a catered dinner that serves 8-10 for $380 (pick up on the day).
Open noon-8:30pm. More info…
Mercury Bar — 659 9th Ave (between W45/46th St) — (212) 262-7755
Nicola and colleagues offer Roasted Butternut Squash Soup at $7, Free-range Traditional Turkey and Trimmings for $18, and Pumpkin Pie for $7. Eat there or order and pick up.
Open 11am to 10pm. More info…
Ninth Avenue Vintner — 669 9th Ave (Between W46/48th St) — (212) 664-9463
Their Top 12 wines are all good suggestions for the Holiday.
Regular hours all week except 10:30-3pm on Thanksgiving Day. More info…
Ousia — 629 W 57th St (between 11/12th Ave) —
Ousia promises to “curate an unforgettable and safe experience for you and your guests.” They have a special menu featuring some of their seasonal Greek and Mediterranean favorites, alongside Thanksgiving Turkey, of course. Three-course menu $72 per person, $35 per child under 12 + all menu items available a la carte for dine-in and takeout/delivery.
Open 3-9pm. More info…
Piccinini Bros — 633 9th Ave (between W44/445th St) — (212) 246-8277
Now accepting turkey pre-orders. Have it delivered or pick it up in-store. Their turkeys come from Jaindl Farms, an 85-year-old family-owned farm that raises the highest quality turkeys around. Paul tells us: “Their legendary turkeys are selectively bred to have a fuller breast, which means 54% more white meat than that of other brands”.
Open Mon-Fri 10am-6 pm Saturday 10am-5 pm Sunday noon-5 pm. More info…
PRINT — 653 11th Ave (corner of W48th St) — (212) 757-2224
The restaurant will be open on Thanksgiving. They also have Thanksgiving meal kits available for curbside pick up and next day delivery. Their regular a la carte menu will be available, plus some Thanksgiving specialty items.
Open 12pm – 9:30pm. More info…
REX Coffee — 864 10th Ave (between W56/57th St) — (212) 757-0580
Victoria, the baker at REX, is making pies for pre-order! They have apple, pecan, pumpkin, and maple bourbon. If you want one before Thanksgiving, give 48 hours’ notice.
Open Thanksgiving Day 8am-12:30pm with breakfast sandwiches, breakfast burritos, as well as pastries available. More info…
Schmackary’s — 362 W 45th St (between 8/9th Ave) — (646) 801-9866
Schmackary’s always pushes the envelope with creative cookies, and Thanksgiving is no exception. A bounty of autumnal flavors kicks off with 2 different pumpkin cookies – Pumpkin Spice & Pick of the Patch. Also perfect for the season are their Cranberry Dream, Ginger Rogers & Candied Yam, to name a few. W42ST readers can enjoy 20% off their Thanksgiving orders by using code W42STMAG on the website or mentioning the magazine in-store.
Normal hours during the week (noon-10pm), closed on Thanksgiving Day. More info…
Skylight Diner — 402 W 34th St (off 9th Ave) — (212) 244-0395
They are offering a special three-course menu for Thanksgiving at $29.95.
6am-12 midnight daily. More info…
Sullivan Street Bakery — 533 W 47th St (between 10/11th Ave) — (212) 265-5580
Jim and his bakers have their usual offerings. Plenty of bread, and two kinds of panettone. SSB now has a pop-up store in the West Village @ 249 Bleecker Street.
They are open 7am-2pm on Thanksgiving Day. More info…
The Landmark Tavern — 626 11th Ave (corner of W46th St) — (212) 247-2562
Donnchadh and Michael have put together a three-course menu for $46. They are also offering pick up and delivery.
Open 2-10pm indoor and outdoor (weather permitting). More info…
Veritas Studio Wines — 527 W45th St (between 10/11th Ave) — (212) 581-3163
Jeremy says that the day before Thanksgiving is usually their busiest day of the year. They now sell liquor, so you can grab some exceptional whisky while you are there too!
They will be opening at noon on Wednesday and “close whenever”. 10am-4pm on Thanksgiving Day. More info…
Vice Versa — 325 W 51st St (between 8/9th Ave) — (212) 399-9291
Franco & Stefano are opening on Thanksgiving for the very first time. Give them a call to make a reservation.
Open noon to 8pm. More info…
Vintner Wine Market — 677 9th Ave (between 46/47th St) — (212) 957-7500
They offer lots of Holiday-style Craft Brews and can ship for those who want to send something in lieu of being there in person.
Regular hours all week except 10:30-3pm on Thanksgiving Day. More info…
West Bank Cafe — 407 W 42nd St (between 9/10th) — (212) 695-6909
Steve Olsen has a three-course prix fixe Thanksgiving dinner for $60 per person. It’s $32 for under 12s. If you order takeout or delivery and mention W42ST, you’ll get 15% off the price of dinner.
Dinner is served 2-9pm. More info…
Did we miss someone? We will be updating every day, so please email phil@w42st.com, and they will be added to the list (and the W42ST Thanksgiving 2020 app).