INSIGHT Magazine November 2015 | Page 15

Thanksgiving is a food holiday, no doubt about it. Everyone wants to go home for the holidays and have some of Grandma’s cooking, but you know what? Sometimes Grandma wants to get out of the kitchen for once and let the kids take care of the meal. Don’t panic: we’ve talked to some of our favorite local restaurants, and they’ve all got Thanksgiving dinners and deals going to keep your belly full without going near the stove. Check it out: Zoe’s On the Lake 187 Lake Rd, Weaver (256) 403-6090 www.zoesonthelake.com Zoe’s will be hosting a Thanksgiving buffet during normal business hours on Thanksgiving. Combine that with the view of the lake and you’ve got a very cozy holiday. is that they’ll cook them for you to pick up at a prearranged time. Want to get a Christmas party going without firing up the oven? Smoke-N-Hot has you covered for all of November through the 25th when you preorder. They’ve got smoked hams and whole turkeys for $44, and boneless turkey breast for $55. Garfrerick’s Cafe 655 Creekside, Oxford (256) 831-0044 www.garfrerickscafe.com Garfrerick’s keeps their holiday tradition going with a Thanksgiving buffet, featuring vegetables straight from their garden and several meat options. Details are still being pulled together, but the restaurant will be open Thanksgiving Day. Reservations are recommended. Smoke-N-Hot 2363 Albert P Brewer Hwy, Anniston (256) 310-1372 smoke-n-hotbbq.com Smoke-N-Hot has authentic smoked meats on sale for the holiday, but the twist here INSIGHT November 2015 15