Yeah, we actually went out on Thanksgiving.

[RandySF]

My wife and were dead too dead tired to cook after a rough short week at work, and with no relatives in the Bay Area, it made to sense to cook a feast for just the three of us. So, we took the cable car to Fisherman's Wharf, wished the public employees of the San Francisco Metropolitan Transportation Authority a Happy Thanksgiving and ate seafood at a local owned and operated restaurant. Afterword, we left as generous a tip for the girl (yes, girl. She looked like she was still in high school) as we could. No shopping today of course, Just a nice meal and quiet time at home. Happy Thanksgiving!!!

[Logical]

1. You are evil according to some here. But sounds like a wonderful day to me. n-t

[TBF]

2. We had sort of a middle option -

I really don't like making Turkey so my husband picked up a pre-made meal yesterday. We heated it up today (he helped - I was actually the one watching more of the football!). It was actually very tasty and we have great left-overs for the remainder of the long weekend.

[arcane1]

3. Tommy's Joynt is a good place to go too. It's family owned, and the employees aren't struggling.

Heck, the meat-slicer probably makes more than I do. It can be done. Local is the way to go!

For me, I stopped at the Civic Center farmer's market yesterday, and have plenty of ingredients for a thankful dinner.

[RandySF]

4. I think the meat slicer is also the owner.

[arcane1]

5. Exactly!

The people who slice McDonald's meat don't have this LOCAL advantage!

[question everything]

6. Been doing this for years

Spouse does not like turkey. Had too many turkey sandwiches for school lunch after Thanksgiving.

And it makes no sense to have a feast just for the two of us.

So.... there is a nice restaurant that servers regular menu in addition to the Thanksgiving one and we've enjoyed it for several years now.

Except, some years back we visited L.A. and went to... the Stinking Rose, where everything there, including the ice cream has garlic in it. Was actually tasty.

[Nika]

7. I went to the large community dinner they have every year in Eugene Oregon

At the Whiteaker Head Start Center. It is a true community meal and has been held for a long time. They serve a huge number of people and give away clothing and sleeping bags to the homeless folks that come to it. Always rendezvous with friends there and have a great time.

[DesertFlower]

8. one year we went to the black angus and had steak.

the last few years before hubby died i made meat sauce and pasta and hubby made garlic bread. i'd make a lot and freeze it and have it again for xmas.