Six places to dine in or carry out 🍽

Dine in or carry out Thanksgiving dinner in Kansas City

A full dinner spread of steak, burgers, rolls, and other dishes.

The best part of takeout Thanksgiving: restaurant-quality ingredients. | Photo via Acre

For some, Thanksgiving is the time to break out their inner Food Network star. For others, not so much. No shame in the take-out game.

Whether you want to have the home-style vibe without the prep, or you would rather enjoy a night on the town, these local eateries are ready for turkey time.

Put in a preorder

Acre, 6325 Lewis St., Parkville, MO | This modern Midwestern restaurant knows a thing or two about hospitality, and will have items like blistered green beans, house-made rolls, and pumpkin Basque cheesecake for pickup with cooking and reheating instructions.

The Prospect KC, 11 E 40th St. | Support The Prospect KC’s fight against food insecurity while enjoying Cajun-spiced roast turkey breast, smoked gouda mac and cheese, sweet potato white chocolate swirl cheesecake, and other holiday offerings available to order by Monday, Nov. 18.

Stroud’s, multiple locations | There’s a waitlist for the in-house buffet, but you can still score its $99 carryout package featuring all the beloved classics, plus its world-famous cinnamon rolls.

French Market, 6943 Tomahawk Rd., Prairie Village | Its “Meal for Two” deal is hard to beat, with sliced turkey breast, sage-celery stuffing, french green beans, and cranberry-orange compote ready to reheat alongside à la carte dessert tarts.

Hemma Hemma, 7122 Wornall Rd. | We’re not saying you could preorder its hard cider turkey gravy, sage sausage stuffing, or Thai curry coconut sweet potatoes, and tell your friends you spent all morning in the kitchen — but you could.

Dine in, day-of

Affäre, 1911 Main St. | This German farm-to-table will offer both their take on a classic turkey dinner, plus a special four-course menu for dine-in — with options like roasted angus striploin with peppercorn demi glaze and celery root-pear soup.

Lazia, 2101 Central St. | On Thanksgiving Day, Lazia is offering a unique menu for those looking for non-traditional ways to celebrate the holiday. The special menu honors the restaurant’s Italian roots with an American twist, offering turkey three ways with wine pairings available.

Lidia’s, 101 W. 22nd St., | Enjoy this annual feast tradition 11a.m.-4 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day. The four-course menu includes wild mushroom arancini, your choice of entrees like ricotta-herb manicotti and beef short rib, plus dessert.

A little bit of both

Summit Grill, multiple locations | The Gladstone, Lee’s Summit, and Waldo locations will be open 11 a.m.-4 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day with a traditional turkey dinner. Want to host at home? Check out the Thanksgiving Family Pack that feeds four to six — including a brown sugar glazed ham + slow roasted turkey. Call to pre-order by Monday, Nov. 25 at 5 p.m.

Third Street Social, multiple locations | All three locations will be open 11 a.m.-4 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day with a special holiday menu — we recommend the pork belly burnt ends. A pre-order takeout meal will be available for pickup. Call to pre-order by Monday, Nov. 25 at 5 p.m.

Cliff’s Taphouse, 3044 Gillham Rd. | Build your turkey dinner à la carte for pick-up or stop by for its expanded menu 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. day-of — though we think the real star of the show is its annual Vegan Thanksgiving Wine Dinner on Monday Nov. 18.

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Friday, Nov. 11

103rd Leavenworth County Veterans Day Parade | Friday, Nov. 11 | 9:30-11:30 a.m. | 416 Cherokee St., Leavenworth, KS | Free | See the oldest + largest Veterans Day parade west of the Mississippi River.
The Rink at Zona Rosa | Friday, Nov. 11-Tuesday, Jan. 31 | 3-11 p.m. | 8640 N. Dixson Ave., Kansas City, MO | $12+ | Lace up your skates — it’s time to check out the Northland’s newest ice rink. ⛸

Saturday, Nov. 12

Beginner Level Glass Fusing Class | Saturday, Nov. 12, Saturday, Dec. 10 | 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m. | Riverfront Community Center, 123 S. Esplanade St., Leavenworth, KS | $40 | This class will teach you the basics + send you home with a completed project. 🔥
Mini performance and Q&A with Harmony Zhu | Saturday, Nov. 12 | 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Gano Hall, William Jewell College, 500 College Hill, Liberty, MO | Free | Enjoy a complementary brunch and a musical performance by this acclaimed pianist and chess champion. 🎹
Wicked Wine Walk | Saturday, Nov. 12 | 3-7 p.m. | Kansas City Power & Light District | $40 | Grab your boos crew for tastings and small plates at participating venues, plus live music on 14th Street.

Sunday, Nov. 13

Chiefs vs. Jaguars | Sunday, Nov. 13 | 12 p.m. | Arrowhead Stadium | $120-$630 | KC takes on Jacksonville at home. 🏈
Live Jazz with Bram Wijnands | Sunday, Nov. 13-Sunday, July 30 | 3 p.m. | Kansas City Bier Company, 310 W. 79th St., Kansas City, MO | $0+ | Munch on Bavarian pretzels while enjoying live jazz, polka, and German drinking songs.

Monday, Nov. 14

Hollywood vs. History: ‘Black Hawk Down’ | Monday, Nov. 14 | 5:30 p.m. | Plaza Branch, 4801 Main St., Kansas City, MO | Free | Military historian Dirk Ringgenberg assesses the historical accuracy of the 2001 film “Black Hawk Down.” 🍿
Manic Mondays | Monday, Nov. 14, Monday, Nov. 21, Monday, Nov. 28 | 8 p.m. | Tin Roof, 424 Westport Rd., Kansas City, MO | Free | Show the neighborhood what you’re made of at this open mic.

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Weather

38º | Sunny | 1% chance of rain

Today Is

Veterans Day, a federal holiday commemorating people who have served in the United States Armed Forces. Expect various closures related to the holiday, and help honor our military personnel with a weekend of programming at the WWI Museum and Memorial. 🇺🇸

Civic

KCMO City Council unanimously approved the ZeroKC Extreme Weather Plan, adding 154 beds to its year-round shelter system. The cold weather beds will be provided by organizations that can assist people in need with finding permanent housing. The plan will run Dec. 1-Feb. 28. 🌡

Development

Developers are planning a new marijuana-focused entertainment district one day after Missourians voted to legalize recreational use. Smokey River Entertainment District would be built in River Bend, MO, ~30 minutes east of KC. The project would include wedding venues, an amphitheater, and restaurants. (FOX4)

Outdoors

Relive Lewis and Clark from the seat of your bike. That’s the goal of the newest tour by Urban Hikes KC, a company providing views of the metro with the context behind them. The first ride kicks off Saturday, Nov. 12 at 1 p.m. from Kaw Point. Tickets are $25. 🚲

Concert

Tyler Childers, a country/bluegrass/folk musician famous for his 2017 album “Purgatory,” is coming to Kansas City. The artists will perform at Starlight Theatre on Thursday, June 15, 2023. Tickets go on sale Friday, Nov. 18.

Seasonal

Winter Skies tickets go on sale today at 11 a.m. The holiday pop-up bar on top of the Sheraton at Crown Center will sell two-hour reservations at $35 per person, featuring holiday drinks, small plates, and 360-degree views of the city. 🥃
Illuminate your Thanksgiving with the Plaza lighting ceremony — Thursday, Nov. 24, 5-8 p.m. The evening will include acrobats, pics with Santa, live music by The Elders, and a fireworks display. The stage will be at Nichols Road + Pennsylvania Avenue (parking garages are free). 💡

Cause

Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce is using his foundation to establish mental health services for athletes at his alma mater. His contribution to the University of Cincinnati will be used to expand the staff at the Sport Psychology department + aid students navigating athletics and school work. (FOX4)

Closed

Worlds of Fun is closed for the year — a week early due to projected weather. The amusement park will also not offer WinterFest, a holiday production of performances and treats last seen in 2019. ❄️ (FOX4)

Travel

Dreaming up a trip to the Bahamas? This Spanish Wells private cottage might just be your new happy place. It’s steps from the turquoise water, fully air conditioned, and is rated five stars. Book it as a January getaway or the best holiday gift ever for $299 avg/night. 🌊*

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Tell KCMO where to build bike lanes 🚲

New tool lets you tell KCMO where to build bike lanes

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The City of Kansas City has a new tool for all you cyclists out there.

The 2023 Protected Bike Lane Crowdsource Application (catchy, we know) is an interactive map that collects suggested routes and feedback on next year’s round of bicycle infrastructure construction. Residents can draw lines, plot points, and check out other people’s suggestions in the process.

Protected bike lanes are basically designated paths along streets that provide protection and visibility to cyclists. The Gillham cycletrack that opened last fall is a perfect example of one.

“Our goal is 15 miles a year,” Bobby Evans, lead transportation planner for Public Works, said.

Bobby told us the map (and your suggestions) will help them fulfill a city ordinance, where workers create a 1-year plan and a 5-year plan of possible bike lanes. They then present to City Council for approval around the beginning of the year.

Ready to roll on this? We can’t wait to see (and ride) what you come up with.

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THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by Travis.

Editor’s pick: Shoutout to Editor Bella for the lead story today. Thanks a lot, now my stomach is growling. Speaking of stories — please let us know what kind of seasonal winter events you want us to cover by taking this 15-second poll. It’s as easy as pressing three buttons. Meanwhile, I’ll be dreaming of turkey dinners.

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