With Thanksgiving less than three weeks away, a growing number of Harlem restaurants have been posting their holiday menus.
Many are even offering meals to go for those who prefer to celebrate at home.
Here, then, is a starter list of Harlem spots (to be updated as the holiday approaches) that will do most of the work on Turkey Day, whether you choose to go out or stay in.
Central Harlem 113 W 116th St between Lenox and Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. Blvds
Dine in and enjoy the prix fixe dinner that includes a choice of herb roasted turkey or honey-glazed ham, or get the holiday turkey/ham platter for 10 people to enjoy at home.
Central Harlem 340 W 145th St and Edgecombe Ave
Order chef Charles Gabriel's Thanksgiving special to go: A choice of pan-fried or old-fashioned smothered turkey wings, three sides and cornbread—for one, four or 10 people.
Central Harlem 2149 Frederick Douglass Blvd and W 116th St
This spot offers Thanksgiving two ways: a dine-in prix fixe holiday meal (including homemade buttermilk biscuits, roast turkey and ham or short rib bourguignon, candied yams, and seven-cheese macaroni) or a catered holiday meal with a similar menu.
West Harlem 700 W 125th St at 12th Ave
To go packages include the Turkey Deluxe for 8-12 people (including a pit-roasted turkey, two sides and two pies) or just the turkey and gravy on its own.
West Harlem 3489 Broadway between W 142nd and W 143rd Sts
Hamilton Hall's three-course holiday menu, including items like butternut squash soup, roast turkey and apple pie, will be offered at the restaurant for three whole days: from Wednesday, November 23 to Friday, November 25.
Central Harlem 310 Lenox Ave between W 125th and W 126th Sts
This year there are two ways to enjoy Rooster's Thanksgiving menu, which includes fried turkey breast, cornbread stuffing, and garlic mash: at the restaurant itself or buffet-style in the Cellar at Red Rooster (a.k.a. Ginny's Supper Club).
Central Harlem 196 Lenox Ave and W 120th St
Put an Italian spin on Thanksgiving with Settepani's to-go menu, complete with a choice of pasta (lasagna or pasta all Norma), turkey, stuffing, sides and pies.
Central Harlem 328 Lenox Ave between W 126th and W 127th Sts
This legendary soul food restaurant's Thanksgiving menu features classics like roast turkey, glazed ham, and sides including collard greens and candied yams. There's also a take-out holiday meal that serves 4 people.
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