by Jennifer D'Agostino
Planning holiday dinner is a huge task, from organizing ingredients to roasting the perfect turkey! Luckily, many restaurants and gourmet food shops in Toronto can do the work for you! Whether you want a smoked turkey, or a turkey glazed in spicy maple syrup, there are a lot of options for a to-go meal that is perfect for your family. Here are the best turkey dinners you can order up for the holidays. [Photo courtesy of McEwans ]
EPIC at Fairmont Royal York
The Royal York does holiday dinner in style this Christmas. The Festive Turkey-To-Go is a full meal, and it comes in two sizes. The Ontario free-range turkey is stuffed with onion sage stuffing and comes with roasted Canadian Maple butternut squash, maple glazed root vegetable medley, sweet potato bisque and home style pumpkin tarts. The package also comes with a reheating instruction sheet and a disposable temperature gauge.
Old Mill Toronto
If you can’t make it to the Old Mill’s Christmas Day buffet, you can always get the roasted turkey to-go. The perfectly roasted turkey comes with maple nutmeg roasted sweet potatoes, roasted root vegetables, green beans, kale salad and milk chocolate gingerbread cheesecake for dessert! There are two sizes, so it will be fit for any family!
YamChops
YamChops is serving up a Christmas feast that is vegan friendly. While it may not be a turkey, you will find a Chick’N Cordon Vert, a vegan “ham” with spinach and house-made “cheeze.” The meal also includes stuffing, cranberry ginger chutney, sweet potato casserole and a pumpkin tart for dessert.
Barque Butcher Bar
Barque Butcher Bar offers its style of holiday eats this festive season. The holiday package includes the signature barbecue meats including smoked beef brisket and smoked turkey breast. The meal also comes with delicious sides like kale salad, smashed potatoes, traditional stuffing, sautéed green beans and kale salad. Barque Butcher Bar also has additional a la carte items like smoked chicken wings, BBQ pulled pork, smoked pulled lamb shoulder, pecan pie, pumpkin pie and more.
Veloute
Veloute’s holiday menu is packed with all the classics this year! Always tender, the free-range roasted turkey is glazed in spicy Canadian maple syrup. The meal is completed with maple pumpkin and cream soup, cranberry sauce, stuffing with sage, cranberry and sultana raisin and walnut, roasted garlic potatoes and your choice between butter pecan tart, apple pie or carrot caramel cheesecake.
The Great Gobbler
The Great Gobbler specializes in roasted turkey meals, offering turkey dinner all year-round. The turkey is guaranteed to be tender and this spot can even do the carving for you. Sides like Yukon mashed potatoes, Brussel sprouts, maple-glazed baby carrots, stuffing and sweet potato mash are included with the meal. If you like, The Great Gobbler offers a selection of appetizers and desserts for an additional fee.
Summerhill Market
The Summerhill Market is known for its delicious turkey dinners. The traditional meal is sold individually and includes slices of free-range turkey with a selection of vegetables, mashed potatoes, stuffing and cranberry sauce. This holiday season there will also be chicken pot pie, turkey potpie, and tourtiere. These items are guaranteed to be available at their store starting December 21.
Pusateri’s
Pusateri’s offers a luxe holiday meal for you and your entire family. Not only does it offer premium food selections, but the options are vast, offering both prix-fixe and a la carte options for your holiday dinner. The prix-fixe meals include roasted turkey, beef tenderloin and a package for an intimate cocktail party. Sides include roasted garlic whipped potatoes, baked brie, sweet potato soups, spinach and arugula salad. Most meals serve eight, while the Complete Holiday Feast serves 16.
McEwan’s
McEwan’s Turkey Dinner with Fixings has been a favourite holiday meal for many families. The package includes a whole roasted turkey, house-made stuffing, cranberry sauce, Brussels sprouts with caramelized onion and bacon, roasted root vegetables, spun potatoes and mixed greens with a champagne vinaigrette. If turkey isn’t your thing, McEwan’s also offers salmon, beef tenderloin and roasted rack of lamb.
