Foodie Friday: Don’t Want to Cook on Thanksgiving? Check out These Local Restaurants Offering Thanksgiving Feasts!

Cooking up a Thanksgiving feast can be quite the chore – whether you’re cooking for three or for twenty-three. If the thought of preparing a meal next Thursday makes you break out into hives, we’d recommend you consider utilizing the expert cooking services of one of these local restaurants who are all offering some form of Thanksgiving meal – whether for pick-up or actually enjoying the meal in their restaurant.

Now Taking Reservations:

Bistecca

Bistecca is currently taking reservations for their Annual Thanksgiving Buffet which will be served from 11:00am-2:00pm on Thanksgiving Day. Guests will enjoy an assortment of classic Thanksgiving foods, but with Chef Morris Salerno’s special touches of course!

Menu items include: salad buffet, duck salad, carved roast sirloin, roast turkey with giblet gravy, glazed pineapple and basil ham, Grandma’s meat dressing, mashed potatoes, and a wide assortment of desserts including pies, cakes and creme brulee.

The costs to enjoy Bistecca’s Thanksgiving Buffet are as follows: Adults – $37.50/ Seniors (Over 65) – $24.50/ Children 6-12 – $10.95.

You must make reservations in order to take part in the buffet, and those can be made by calling 972.318.0515 or by emailing Stacey@BisteccaSteakHouse.com.

Salerno’s

Similar to Bistecca, Salerno’s is also offering their Annual Thanksgiving Buffet from 11:00am-2:00pm on Thanksgiving Day.

They’ll be offering traditional Thanksgiving dishes as well as some Salerno’s favorites.

Menu items include: asparagus with raspberry sauce, Sicilian style meat dressing, pecan crusted red snapper, lasagna, sweet potatoes and an assortment of pies for dessert.

Here are the costs for Salerno’s Thanksgiving Buffet: Adults – $27.95/ Seniors – $16.95/ Children 6-12 – $10.95.

You can make your reservation by calling 972.539.9534 today!

Carvao Brazilian Steakhouse

If you want something a little out of the ordinary for your Thanksgiving meal, we’d definitely suggest making reservations for Carvao Brazilian Steakhouse’s Thanksgiving Feast.

They’ll be open from 11:30am-7:00pm on Thanksgiving Day and will be serving their regular signature Carvao dishes as well as some Thanksgiving staples.

The price is $49.50 per person and reservations can be made by calling 972.539.8555.

Now Taking Orders for Pick-Up

Paradise Bistro

Paradise Bistro in Lakeside DFW is currently taking orders that will be available for pickup on both November 23rd and 24th.

You can choose from their meal for 4 or for 8 which both include traditional favorites like oven roasted turkey, mashed potatoes, casseroles and a cranberry compote. You can also add a homemade pecan or pumpkin pie onto your order for an additional $10.00 per pie.

The meal for 4 costs $75.99 and the meal for 8 costs $129.99. Not having to cook? Priceless.

They’re taking orders up until 10:00pm on Tuesday the 22nd. And you can pick your order up either the afternoon/evening of the 23rd or before 11:00am on Thanksgiving.

*Note: The dining room will be closed on Thanksgiving Day. Open for order pick-ups only.

Swirl Bakery

Swirl Bakery has been helping locals out with their Thanksgiving meal preparations for years, and this year is no different! They are currently taking orders for whatever needs you have whether it’s for a single item or for a complete meal.

BUT – ORDERS ARE ONLY BEING TAKEN THROUGH TODAY!

You can click here to download their holiday ordering menu which includes all kinds of delicious items like party foods, cornbread dressing, macaroni and cheese, dinner rolls, or any of their in-house made desserts including pies, cakes and cookies.

All orders must be picked up between 12:00-4:00pm on Wednesday, November 23rd.

Savory Bistro

We love that Savory Bistro offers a special Thanksgiving menu available for pick-up because of their unique takes on traditional dishes!

Some of their menu items include organic turkey, garlic yukon mash, mascarpone green bean casserole, bacon brussels sprouts, and a brandy cranberry sauce. They also have some delicious dessert options like spiced apple pie and Kentucky bourbon pecan pie. And if you have gluten-free guests, Savory has got you covered!

You can order a la carte from their Thanksgiving menu depending on your taste and the size of your party.

All orders must be picked up between 9:00-11:00am on Thanksgiving Day and order forms should be submitted to info@thesavoryteam.com.

The Flour Shop

Maybe you have the turkey and the sides covered, but the breads and desserts are stressing you out. If that’s the case, enlist the help of The Flour Shop located in the Shops at Highland Village to help you!

They have a whole assortment of baked goods you can choose from including pies, cakes, cobblers, brownies, cheesecakes, breakfast items, and breads.

Orders must be placed by November 21st (that’s Monday) and will be available for pick-up on Wednesday the 23rd. You can place your order by calling 972-966-2253.

Foodie Friday: Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth at The Flour Shop Bakery

A few weeks ago I attended the wedding reception of a friend where I had my first experience with some of the delicious baked goods that come out of The Flour Shop located at the Shops at Highland Village. I couldn’t stop thinking about them after I ate them, so I figured the best solution would be to feature them on Foodie Friday so that I’d have an excuse to try out some more of their fantastic goodies!

So, this week we headed over to chat with owner and chef, Cara Vasquez, about how she was able to turn this incredible dream of hers into a reality.

After graduating from high school, Cara found herself struggling with what to do next in life. And after going back and forth, ultimately followed some advice from her mother to turn one of her favorite hobbies into a possible career and enroll in culinary school. So, Cara attended the El Centro College Food & Hospitality Institute in downtown Dallas where she refined her passion and skills. She then spent the next 10 years working as a baker and bakery manager for a Dallas restaurant. And then about 4 1/2 years ago, was able to fulfill her dreams of owning her own bakery when she opened The Flour Shop in Highland Village.

As we talked to Cara, it was incredible to see all of the passion and love for what she does come through. When we asked her what people should know about her bakery, we received what I think is one of the all-time greatest answers we’ve ever received from any previous Foodie Friday owner. This is what she said:

“I still walk in every day and can’t believe this is mine. I mean, who gets to come to work and bake every day? I cannot express how much I appreciate how welcoming everyone has been and how much support we’ve received since we opened. And I love that I’m able to bring my passion and recipes to the public. For us, it’s about creating something special. It’s about awakening a memory or emotion. And that means the world to me.”

I mean, how could you not want to eat some of her fabulous creations after hearing something like that? There’s a reason everything she serves is so delicious and it’s because of that passion and love for what she does.

So, let’s talk about some of those awesome bakery items, shall we?

My favorite thing we tried was her Black Velvet cupcake which is a typical Red Velvet cupcake filled with a chocolate ganache. My life was changed forever the moment I tasted it, and I’m so grateful that I had the foresight to take 4 of them home with me!

I love that they get so creative with their flavors here! While the State Fair was going on, they served fair-related cupcakes including a Funnel Cake cupcake, a Fried Cookie Dough cupcake and a Fried Oreo cupcake. And now that it’s Fall, they’re serving flavors like Pumpkin Cheesecake and Pumpkin Spice.

But they don’t serve just cupcakes! They’ve also got a great assortment of cookies, brownies, pies and the biggest Rice Krispie Treats I’ve ever seen!

Another awesome thing you should know about The Flour Shop is that they have a special Thanksgiving menu prepared to help you out with your big meal! Included on the menu are some great options like tons of pies (caramel apple, pumpkin pecan, chocolate cream), breads (pumpkin spice, cranberry apple, dinner rolls), and – of course – cupcakes.

Just keep in mind that your orders have to be placed by Monday, November 23rd at 2:00pm and that order pick-up is that Wednesday – just in time for the holiday!

Or maybe you’re hosting a holiday party and you’d like a custom cake – The Flour Shop can do that too! Just take a look at some of the beautiful cakes they’ve created for other customers!

The moral of the story is that we had a great time getting to know Cara and hearing her story about how The Flour Shop came into existence. And we’re so lucky to have such a passionate and inspiring bakery owner like her right here in our community!

So, we definitely encourage you to support The Flour Shop and would definitely suggest you find a way to incorporate some of their tasty options into your holiday meals this year!

Have a great weekend, Foodies! And don’t forget to come visit us at the Dorothy’s Dash tomorrow morning where we’ll be collecting entries for our “Foodie Friday: Dinner for Two” contest! See you bright and early!

*The Flour Shop is located at The Shops at Highland Village, 1401 Shoal Creek #150, Highland Village TX 75077.