Lots of activity at local markets, as people stock up for the big feast on Thursday.
But what if the idea of roasting that turkey, whipping up cranberry sauce, and baking fills you with dread? Why not leave it to the pros, and just go to a restaurant?
If you are in Southern California this Thanksgiving, there are some great options for dining out. Erin Kuschner, editor with Time Out spoke to Take Two's Alex Cohen about L.A.'s best turkey day selections.
1. If you're into fine dining, these are the places to check out.
Manuela in the Arts district
"It's a really beautiful space and so this is one where you get to go eat and then wander around and explore some art afterwards. They're serving a more traditional menu that includes smoked turkey, rack of lamb, creamed potatoes, and sweet potato cheesecake. So, that's more of a traditional one.
If you're looking for something a little different, Kuschner recommends:
The Pikey in Hollywood
"This is actually a great option if you're looking to dine out a little bit later because they serve food until 2 a.m...you don't necessarily need to make a reservation. They have a deep fried turkey leg with cornbread and hot sauce and a couple of sides. They also serve just a regular turkey dinner with slow roasted turkey and buttermilk biscuits...so you can pick and choose what you want there."
2. Vegan or Vegetarian? There are options for you too.
Erven in Santa Monica
"Plant-based restaurant, everything's vegan. They are serving Kale cavatelli, onion bread pudding, pumpkin custard with ginger snap cookies...that's around $45 dollars per person."
Kuschner added, "A lot of these places are fixed menu, they kind of range from around $40 to upwards of $130, so it could get pretty pricey."
3. Budget options
Cafe Gratitude in the Arts district
"...Every year they offer this really great free meal. It's first come, first serve, so if you want to get the free plate, you'll have to come a little bit earlier but it's also actually vegetarian and it includes red lentil butternut squash holiday loaf, stuffing, mashed potatoes, pumpkin pie and apple pie.
33 Taps in Silverlake
"...It's a little bit more casual. But they are serving a meal for $18 and that's more traditional: roasted turkey, mashed potatoes, green beans, cranberry sauce and they have a ton of great beer and if you're into football...watch the Thanksgiving football game there."
BONUS: Looking for a Thanksgiving themed sweet treat?
"Salt and Straw does something very unique for Thanksgiving. This year they have about five different flavors. One of them is a salted caramel Thanksgiving turkey flavor and it's turkey brittle folded into turkey fat ice cream."
To hear the full interview, click the blue play button above.