6. William Hallet
718-269-3443
36-10 30TH AVE., ASTORIA
Have you heard of a turducken? This vintage
bistro is offering this half-turkey half-duck
delicacy as part of its elaborate three-course
Thanksgiving meal. Starter options include
mac ‘n’ cheese and butternut squash soup, and
a mini pumpkin pie or roasted squash cheesecake
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7. Vesta Vino
718-545-5550
21-02 30TH AVE., ASTORIA
This cozy Italian spot wants to be your home away from home
this year. They’re offering classic Italian dishes mixed with traditional
American Thanksgiving staples for an expansive holiday
menu. Some dishes that have our mouths watering: roasted turkey
with roasted garlic mashed potatoes, focaccia stuffi ng and
cranberry sauce, and branzino with braised kale, sweet potato
puree, baby carrots and pepitas. Dessert is a “Baby Jesus Cake,”
with toffee sauce and spiced crème fraîche. Make reservations
now! This is their most popular day, and tables go fast.
8. Gastrotecca
718-729-9080
33-02 34TH AVE.,
ASTORIA
This relaxed gastropub is known for
their Italian fare, but this Thanksgiving
they’re dishing up a delectable
prix-fixe menu for $49 chock-full of
comfort food. There’s a pasta course;
a carvery board selection of porchetta
or Tuscan rosemary organic
turkey; a choice of two sides including
marshmallow yams and Brussels
sprouts with maple bacon; and a pie
dessert to finish. You also have the
choice of ordering a la carte. Either
way, be sure to supplement your
meal with $10 unlimited house wine.