For us heathens, lazy and otherwise not interested in cooking these are the options to pick up food for Thanksgiving or dine out.

I have been told by the wife we will dine in and I will make the turkey so I am on hold trying to convince her otherwise.

Bread, Wine, Appetizers
La Boulangerie – Fill your breadbasket with freshly baked breads, like potato rolls, jalapeno cheddar corn bread muffins, olive baguette, and raisin walnut loaves. Cakes, pies, and other pastries are also available.

Martin Wine Cellar – No Thanksgiving feast is complete without a toast. Martin Wine Cellar, located Uptown on 3827 Baronne, can help you stock up on the best bottles to pair with your meal. Plus, many bottles are on sale for the holidays. Pick up some cheese straws while you’re at it.

Langenstein’s – Everyone knows it’s not a party or feast without this family-owned grocery’s Better Cheddar dip. Don’t forget the sturdy crackers to hold up against aggressive dippers!

Turkey and Sides
Cochon Butcher – Let the pros do the prep: pick up your brined and/or boudin-stuffed turkey to roast yourself. And for something a little more non-traditional, whole hogs are also available, raw or pre-cooked. Sides such as green bean casserole, mac and cheese, oyster dressing and homemade gravy complete the feast. They even have dinner rolls and dessert!

Dryades Public Market – Give the fire department a break and pick up your fried turkey from Dryades Market in Central City, where $40 of turkey can feed 24 people. Serve it up with some sides of sweet potatoes, squash medley, cornbread stuffing, and orange cranberry sauce. They also have seafood and non-seafood gumbo as well as freshly baked pies.

Desserts
Gracious Bakery – Make a smaller mess of your kitchen this year by allowing Gracious Bakery to prepare dessert for your Thanksgiving feast. Festive options include brown sugar pecan cake with brown sugar buttercream and Dutch apple crumble pie with sour cream custard. Each 9-inch cake serves about 10-12 people and pies serve up to 8 people.

Willa Jean – In charge of dessert? Show up to your Thanksgiving feast with one of these incredible pies: double-crust apple huckleberry, banana and peanut butter cream, or chocolate bourbon pecan. Maybe you’re a cookie lover like us? The chocolate espresso cookies and coffee make for the perfect alternative. This delightful bakery in the CBD is open for take-out only in the morning. Breads, sides, and desserts — everything but the turkey is available for pick up!

Dine in:

Arnaud’s: Famous for French Creole Cuisine, this New Orleans establishment is serving a special Thanksgiving menu.

Bayona: Enjoy a special menu prepared by Chef/Owner Susan Spicer.

Borgne Restaurant: Seafood-focused modern Louisiana cooking with a special Thanksgiving menu.

Brennan’s: Thanksgiving at Brennan’s means a special 3-course menu!

Broussard’s: This New Orleans favorite is offering a 3-course Thanksgiving Prix Fixe for just $38.

Cafe Adelaide: The upscale spot in the Loews Hotel will serve its special Thanksgiving menu all day from 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Cavan: You’ll feel right at home celebrating Thanksgiving in this old Uptown mansion.

Chophouse New Orleans: Prime chops and family-style sides perfect for the holiday, noon to 8 p.m.

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