Let’s talk Turkey 🦃

The ultimate guide to Thanksgiving dining in Austin

A Thanksgiving feast on a table, as seen from above

TLC is offering a dine-in feast on Thanksgiving, plus takeout options. | Photo courtesy TLC

Turkey, stuffing, pumpkin pie — name a better trio, we’ll wait.

We’re already daydreaming about this year’s Thanksgiving meal, but if we’re being honest, sometimes we’d rather skip the hassle and let the pros take care of it.

If you’re in the same boat, here are six local restaurants preparing Thanksgiving feasts so you don’t have to.

TLC | 12-8 p.m. | $38 per person

These classic Thanksgiving plates include rosemary garlic mashed potatoes, mac and cheese, citrus-vanilla cranberry sauce, and turkey and stuffing, of course.

How to reserve: Online

Fresa’s | Priced per item

Order the restaurant’s $215 roasted turkey breast meal (serves 4-6) before it sells out, or order sides such as herbed green beans, sweet potato mash, or chorizo stuffing a la carte.

How to order: Online

An array of Thanksgiving sides from Fresas on a colorful wooden table — Fresa’s is offering sides such as herbed green beans, sweet potato mash, or chorizo stuffing to-go this Thanksgiving.

Nido | 11 a.m.-7 p.m. | $85 per person

Check out this brand new rooftop restaurant at The Loren at Lady Bird Lake with a four-course meal featuring chestnut soup, a fall salad, turkey, stuffing, cranberries, and a pumpkin tart. Pro tip: Add wine pairings for an additional $50.

How to reserve: Call the restaurant at 512-580-1183

Fairmont Austin | 3 p.m. or 5 p.m. | $130 per person

Add a little luxury to your Thanksgiving this year on the seventh floor of the downtown Fairmont hotel, where chefs will serve up traditional dishes in addition to an array of desserts and special menu items, such as oak smoked prime rib.

How to reserve: Online

Wax Myrtle's hummus dish — Mix it up this year with an at-home meal kit from Wax Myrtle’s featuring dishes such as this boiled peanut hummus.

Fareground | Priced per item

Choose from a wide-ranging menu featuring dishes from Austin Rotisserie, TLV, Henbit, and others.

How to order: Online

Wax Myrtle’s | Serves 2 | $120

This Thanksgiving meal kit comes with ingredients and instructions on how to make a selection of dishes, including Ora king salmon, white chocolate mole, roasted eggplant spread, and gnocchi gratin.

How to order: Online

The holiday cheer doesn’t stop there. Click the button below for 17 more restaurants offering dine-in and takeout meals for Thanksgiving.

STILL HUNGRY?

What’s the best Thanksgiving side dish?

A. Stuffing
B. Green Bean Casserole
C. Mac and Cheese
D. Other

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Tuesday, Nov. 15

Austin Startup Week 2022 | Tuesday, Nov. 15-Friday, Nov. 18 | 9 a.m. | Capital Factory, 701 Brazos St. | Free+ | Network with local entrepreneurs and business people between attending speaking events and exhibitions.
Far Out Movie Night: “Office Space” | Tuesday, Nov. 15 | 7 p.m. | The Far Out Lounge & Stage, 8504 S. Congress Ave. | $10 | Watch this comedy filmed in Austin on the big screen.

Wednesday, Nov. 16

And That’s Why We Drink | Wednesday, Nov. 16 | 7-9 p.m. | Stateside at the Paramount, 719 Congress Ave. | $55 | Join the hosts of the paranormal true crime podcast, which has won three People’s Voice “Webby” awards.
A Christmas Carol | Wednesday, Nov. 16-Saturday, Dec. 3 | 7:30 p.m. | ZACH Theatre, 202 S. Lamar Blvd. | $25+ | Start your holiday season with this Christmas classic.

Thursday, Nov. 17

Austin Spurs vs. Birmingham Squadron | Thursday, Nov. 17 | 11 a.m. | H-E-B Center at Cedar Park, 2100 Ave. of the Stars, Cedar Park | $10+ | Austin’s G-League team faces the Alabama basketball team in this Thursday night game.
The 1975 | Thursday, Nov. 17 | 7 p.m. | The Moody Center, 2001 Robert Dedman Dr. | $49.50+ | The pop group is performing their “At Their Very Best” tour alongside BLACKSTARKIDS.

Friday, Nov. 18

Jimmy O. Yang | Friday, Nov. 18 | 7 p.m. | The Paramount Theatre, 713 Congress Ave. | $45 | See the actor and comedian who starred in “Love Hard” and “Crazy Rich Asians” perform his standup live.
Gaelic Storm | Friday, Nov. 18 | 8:30 p.m. | 3TEN at ACL Live, 310 W. Willie Nelson Blvd. | $27.50 | The international group will perform their latest release, “Go Climb a Tree.”

Saturday, Nov. 19

Austin Studio Tour | Saturday, Nov. 19-Sunday, Nov. 20 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Multiple locations | Free | It’s the last weekend to take part in this free citywide art show.

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Weather

55º | Mostly cloudy | 4% chance of rain
Keep your coats handy. Austin’s chilly weather is sticking around for the next week, with high temperatures expected to stay in the 50s for at least the next seven days. 🧣 (KXAN)

Announced

SXSW is partnering with Rolling Stone magazine to bring a new, four-night showcase to the annual festival. The Future 20 will take place at ACL Live at The Moody Theater and highlight budding artists from around the world. 🎶

Civic

Austin Energy customers will see an increase on their bill of ~$15 this month, as the utility undergoes regular rate changes and seeks to recover from costly services. More increases may be coming soon — here’s what to expect. (KUT)

Sports

Texas volleyball defeated Oklahoma in a three-game run Saturday, clinching the team’s No. 1 national ranking. The Longhorns next play Kansas on Wednesday, Nov. 16 at Gregory Gymnasium. Get tickets. 🏐

Coming Soon

More than a year after closing its East Austin location, Bufalina pizzeria is reopening in at 2215 E. Cesar Chavez St. The first day for the popular spot for pies + wines is Monday, Nov. 21. (Eater Austin)

Holiday

‘Tis the season... to look at sparkly lights. Mozart’s annual Christmas Light Show reopened yesterday with an interactive dance floor and a Bavarian marketplace. Check out the displays yourself.

History

Although these past few evenings have been pretty chilly, the coldest evening recorded in Austin took place in 1949. That winter, nighttime temperatures fell to two degrees below zero. (KXAN)

Job

Ahead of a busy holiday season, the United States Postal Service is hosting a job fair from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. today at Workforce Solutions Capital Area. Starting pay begins at $19.50 per hour for some positions. (FOX 7 Austin)

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The skyline’s newest addition 🏙

Wilson Tower announced as next tallest skyscraper in Austin

A rendering of Wilson Tower, with the Frost Tower in the foreground.

Wilson Tower is expected to be twice the height of Austin’s downtown Frost Bank Tower. | Rendering via HKS

There’s a new tallest tower coming to Austin — no, another one.

Just two months after construction began on Waterline, the 74-story Rainey Street tower set to become the tallest in the skyline, plans for an even taller skyscraper were revealed: Wilson Tower.

The Fifth Street project — which will also become the tallest building in Texas — is anticipated to top out at 80 stories and 1,035 ft, just 13 ft higher than the Waterline development.

Austin Business Journal broke news of the announcement Monday morning. Construction is expected to begin next summer at 410 E. Fifth St., but here’s what we know so far:

450 apartments
Almost 1.2 million sqft
Smallest floor plan: 471 sqft
Largest floor plan: 3,768 sqft
Plans for ground-floor restaurant and retail space
Amenities include a pool deck with food and beverage services, a wellness center, cocktail lounge, movie theater, coworking space, and pet playroom and grooming center

THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by London.

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