SamSpade
Well-Known Member
Years ago, shortly after my father passed, the entire clan went out of state and had Thanksgiving at a restaurant.
Some time after when my mom moved out of state, we did something similar where we all booked condos in a resort out of state and had it "to go".
They're both gone now, and now that my wife's parents are gone, we usually only host at home if we have friends who have no place to go.
Several of them have now moved away. There's no crushing NEED to have dinner at home, except of course - I kind of like it. I like the deep friend turkey and the hustle and bustle of Thanksgiving day conjures up pleasant memories growing up with my family.
BUT -
Eating OUT is seeming like a better choice this year, with the health of those in attendance.
I only know of two places that can be relied upon for Thanksgiving, but admittedly, I just don't know who does it, and especially, who does a good spread.
Bob Evans does it, but their booths and tables are cramped, and I've never been sold on their food. Ditto Cracker Barrel (although they're rather spacious).
Any recommendations? Oddly enough one of the two places we got dinner from, while out of state - was Ruth's Chris, not a place you'd normally think.
Some time after when my mom moved out of state, we did something similar where we all booked condos in a resort out of state and had it "to go".
They're both gone now, and now that my wife's parents are gone, we usually only host at home if we have friends who have no place to go.
Several of them have now moved away. There's no crushing NEED to have dinner at home, except of course - I kind of like it. I like the deep friend turkey and the hustle and bustle of Thanksgiving day conjures up pleasant memories growing up with my family.
BUT -
Eating OUT is seeming like a better choice this year, with the health of those in attendance.
I only know of two places that can be relied upon for Thanksgiving, but admittedly, I just don't know who does it, and especially, who does a good spread.
Bob Evans does it, but their booths and tables are cramped, and I've never been sold on their food. Ditto Cracker Barrel (although they're rather spacious).
Any recommendations? Oddly enough one of the two places we got dinner from, while out of state - was Ruth's Chris, not a place you'd normally think.