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Every Thanksgiving (TG) my wife and I worked for a few days ahead of TG day to get many things prepped. Then on TG day we worked a long day to get everything done. And worked (got some help) to get all the family served.
Then, there is all the mess, dirty pots and pans and dishes to clean. It's tiring to say the least.
For years we kept on saying, next time we will make reservations at our favorite restaurant. Well this year we finally did it, (we're getting older) we made reservations at our favorite restaurant for ourselves and family.
It was great, the Turkey was "moist", smothered in savory gravy, with delicious sweet potatoes, mashed potatoes, corn, broccoli, green beans, stuffing, brussel sprouts, biscuits. I also had a side order of Mongolian beef that I had a craving for, it was great too.
When dinner was over, no dishes, pots and pans to clean, no mess, it was just great, just signed my name and we said thankyou to the servers and left!
C'mon Thanksgiving next year, it's so easy this way!

That meal sounds delicious and it's certainly easier than putting it on yourself but you have to be totally confident of the restaurant you choose.

We did the same for Christmas, once. Although we knew the place and generally loved the food, the meal was poor and the service terrible - they just could not cope and the extra staff they'd taken on were totally lost.

So, I'm really glad it went well for you - if a little jealous.

We have been going to this restaurant for several years, so we knew it would be great for our holiday meal.