instructions, allowing customers to pick up their turkey the day before and warm it at home.
But Loeb’ s is just one possibility in the Berkshire’ s take-home Thanksgiving scene. Across the region, restaurants and markets have built thriving holiday operations that liberate home cooks from spending hours in the kitchen.
At Marketplace Kitchen, which has offered holiday meals since 1993, the approach is similarly comprehensive. They sell approximately 90-100 turkeys annually, plus 50-75 turkey breasts.“ We offer them either oven ready, which means they’ re brined and put them in the pan with all the mirepoix [ diced carrots, celery, and onions ] around it and seasoning and everything,” says Marketplace Chef David Renner.“ Or you can also get a roasted one, which comes with instructions on how to reheat it.”
Marketplace’ s menu extends beyond turkey. They offer butternut squash, classic herb stuffing, sausage and kale stuffing, roasted Brussels sprouts, autumn roasted vegetables, and both regular and roasted yam mashed potatoes, with options for wheat-free and vegan diets. They sell between 200-300 units of items like cranberry chutney and gravy. Orders must be placed by November 21, with pickup available at their Great Barrington and Sheffield locations on November 26th.
Guido’ s Fresh Marketplace opened online ordering on October 28 and features Stonewood Farms turkeys, classic sides, and desserts. They offer complete family meals for both 10 people and couples, with pickups available at both locations on November 25 and 26 and will have Thanksgiving menu items in their prepared food case in the days leading up to the holiday. While Guido’ s has extended hours during the week of Thanksgiving, they are closed on the holiday. Other popular options include Mazzeo ' s Ristorante in Pittsfield; Mezze Bistro + Bar and Wild Oats Food Coop in Williamstown; Woodlife Farm Market in New Lebanon, New York; and the Berkshire Food Coop in Great Barrington.
For those who’ d rather skip the kitchen entirely and dine out, the Berkshires offers numerous restaurant options. Asked how long the Red Lion Inn has been serving Thanksgiving dinner, owner and wine and catering director Tim Eustis and his team agree“ for as long as anyone can remember.” They offer dinner in their Main Dining Room from noon to 8 p. m., with a family-style meal available in the Hitchcock Room for $ 75 per adult and $ 35 for children. The’ 6 House Pub at the 1869 House in Williamstown is open from 11 a. m. to 6 p. m. on Thanksgiving Day, though reservations must be made two days in advance.
The newly opened Cliff House at Prospect Berkshires in North Egremont offers Thanksgiving dinner from 2 to 6 p. m., with views across Prospect Lake. Chef Damian Evangelous prepares a traditional holiday menu with classic turkey dinner and accompanying dishes, plus options for pescatarians, vegetarians, and vegans.
Morgan House in Lee offers a prix fixe menu from 11:30 a. m. until 7 p. m. on Thanksgiving Day, while The Airport Rooms at TOURISTS in North Adams is serving elevated Thanksgiving classics family-style.
Whether you’ re looking to avoid the kitchen entirely or just need a helping hand with part of the feast, the Berkshire’ s food community has you covered. From Fallon’ s overnight rotisserie operation at Loeb’ s to elegant restaurant dining rooms, this Thanksgiving can be as stress-free or as hands-on as you choose to make it.
Bernie Fallon at Loeb’ s Foodtown in Lenox has your Thanksgiving meal covered.( Lee Everett)
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Loeb’ s Foodtown, 42 Main St., Lenox, 413-637-0270, Bernie Fallon and his team will be rotisserie-cooking turkeys, turkey breasts, and will have classic sides to go with it, including mashed potatoes, stuffing, squash, and gravy. They sell out quickly and have a lot of repeat customers, so order early. Orders must be in by the Sunday before Thanksgiving and picked up before noon. Both Loeb’ s and their sister store, Public Market in West Stockbridge, will be open until noon on the holiday for any last-minute needs. loebsfoodtown. com
Guido’ s Fresh Marketplace, 760 South Main St., Great Barrington, 413-528-9255 and 1020 South St., Pittsfield, 413-442- 9912. Online orders will open through their website, guidosfreshmarketplace. com, with pickups available in each store on Tuesday, November 25, and Wednesday, November 26.
The Marketplace, 265 Stockbridge Rd., Great Barrington, 413-528-5775, and 18 Elm Ct., Sheffield, 413-248-5040, ext. 1. Orders must be placed by Friday, November 21, andw picked up by Wednesday, November 26 at The Marketplace or the Sheffield Café location. For more information: cateringintheberkshires. com.
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