Takeout
At most of the following establishments you'll receive a par-cooked turkey that will require about an hour or two in the oven when you get it home. Some, such as Sapphire and Blue on Blue, are also serving Thanksgiving dinner in the restaurant -- in case unpacking containers and reheating the components suddenly sound too overwhelming.
For The Record
Los Angeles Times Friday, November 21, 2008 Home Edition Main News Part A Page 2 National Desk 1 inches; 33 words Type of Material: Correction
Thanksgiving takeout: An article in Wednesday's Food section about restaurants that will be preparing Thanksgiving dinners said that Spring Street Smokehouse is offering deep-fried turkeys this year. It is serving only smoked turkeys.
For The Record
Los Angeles Times Wednesday, November 26, 2008 Home Edition Food Part F Page 7 Features Desk 1 inches; 31 words Type of Material: Correction
Thanksgiving takeout: A Nov. 19 article about restaurants that will be preparing Thanksgiving dinners stated that Spring Street Smokehouse is serving deep-fried turkeys this year. It is serving only smoked turkeys.
Auntie Em's Kitchen in Eagle Rock, in addition to pickup orders, is offering delivery for $25 extra. The meal is based around either turkey breast or a vegetarian savory nut pie, with all the basic fixings (gravy, stuffing, sweet and mashed potatoes) for $35 per person, plus an infinite variety of sides, $9.95 to $12.95 for servings for four. Finish with an assortment of pies ($18.95) or cupcakes ($3.50 each). 4616 Eagle Rock Blvd., Eagle Rock, (323) 255-0800, www.auntieemskitchen.com.
Blue on Blue is preparing a 14-pound turkey with sage butter gravy, soup, yams, all the fixings and pie for up to eight people for $225. Order by Thursday and pick up between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. Thanksgiving Day. Avalon Hotel, 9400 Olympic Blvd., Beverly Hills, (310) 407-7791, www.avalonbeverlyhills.com/dining.
City Bakery The outpost of the popular New York bakery and gourmet emporium is offering two sizes of turkey, 12 to 16 pounds at $125 and 16 to 18 pounds at $150 (slightly less for uncooked), with stuffing for four to six people ($30) or six to eight ($50), and five vegetables at $24 or $50. Brentwood Country Mart, 225 26th St., Brentwood, (310) 656-3040, www.citybakerycatering.com.
Clay Oven in Irvine is preparing its tandoori Thanksgiving, centered on a 10- to 12-pound free-range, skinned turkey that is marinated for 48 hours in a blend of fresh spices, then cooked in the mesquite-fired tandoor oven. It comes with basmati rice stuffing and cranberry chutney and, at $54.95, serves six people comfortably. Orders must be in by Monday, and pickup is Thanksgiving Day from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. 15435 Jeffrey Road, Irvine, (949) 552-2851, www.clayovenirvine.com.
Guelaguetza is preparing Oaxacan-style turkeys with a deliriously rich stuffing of prunes, raisins, olives, capers, ground beef and potatoes. The turkey is marinated (and injected) with a spicy wine sauce. The meal serves 12 to 15, comes with pasta salad, bean paste and a sweet salad made of apples, nuts and cream, all for $120. Order before Wednesday. 3337 1/2 W. 8th St., Los Angeles, (213) 427-0601, www.guelaguetzarestaurante.com.
