Jen Kristensen

Here Are 25 Restaurants Open on Thanksgiving 2020, in Case You Don’t Want to Cook

While Thanksgiving is most definitely the best day of the year to break out your stretchiest pants and get prepared for that lovely turkey tryptophan effect to hit you, that doesn’t mean that everyone wants to spend the day cooking for half an hour of eating! This is why turning to a restaurant to cook for you may be the best way to go. Whether you’re looking for dine-in or take-out options, there are plenty of local restaurants that will be open Thanksgiving Day, or are offering Thanksgiving specials leading up to the big day.

5 Quick and Nourishing Meals to Make on a Sick Day

Anytime we’re sick, we can pretty much count on two things: our energy being low and our will to cook being pretty much as zero. With the ideal solution being that we have someone there to cook for us when we’re not at our best, that’s unfortunately not always the case. So what do we do? Of course, ordering takeout is an option (take a look at our selection of takeout menus here!) but sometimes we just want a home cooked meal. In that case, we have 5 quick and nourishing meals for you to make on a sick day, so you can get in all the comfort and nutrients that you need while still using up food that’s in your own cupboard.

3 Easy Thanksgiving Side Dish Recipes

Let’s face it, the Thanksgiving meal is essentially the superbowl of all holiday meals – having that said, that means there’s a ton that goes along with it, and cooking a full Thanksgiving meal for a large family is not for the faint of heart. This is why we’ve gathered 3 easy Thanksgiving side dish recipes that not only look impressive, but are easy and quick to make, with little preparation. These recipes are all a slightly different take on the classic recipes that we all know and love, so you can start adding a new tradition to go with your perfectly cooked turkey.

The End of the Buffet?: How Buffets Are Adapting To Covid

Even before the world entered into a global pandemic, some customers were wary of buffet-style dining, where the same utensils are constantly touched in order to scoop food onto each individual plate. With major food chains, this could equal hundreds of different hands a day touching the same surfaces, which was already a health concern to some. Now, buffets have had to adapt to new Covid-regulated health guidelines, with buffets being forced to change their ways – or having to close altogether. We take a look at how buffets are adapting to Covid in order to stay afloat, and what changes have been made in order to keep a sense of the traditional buffet.

How Will Restaurants Survive a Pandemic Winter?

With the start of fall comes changing leaves, pumpkin spice lattes, and sweater season. Unfortunately for restaurants trying to stay afloat during the pandemic, it also comes with cooler weather – and cooler weather signals the limited amount of time left in patio season, for those states who experience the cooler weather that accompanies fall and winter. In this article, we take a look at what restaurants are doing to prepare for the winter season, and how they will enable physical distancing as outdoor dining declines.

Beginner Tips For Cooking the Perfect Turkey

With Fall approaching, it’s only natural that Thanksgiving is on our minds. For those who have never cooked turkey before, the thought can be intimidating. But we promise you that by carefully following your grandmother’s famous recipe and by following a few tips and tricks from us, your first Thanksgiving dinner will be a success. Read on for our beginner tips on how to cook the perfect turkey.
Choosing the Right Type of Turkey

Doesn’t turkey simply involve going to the supermarket and picking up the biggest one you see? Not when you realize that there are plenty of options available to help tailor your turkey to your family’s preferences.

3 Quick and Easy Fall Recipes

Now that we’ve entered Fall, we’re getting the urge for pumpkin, cinnamon, nutmeg and rich, comforting ingredients. Even though we love to bake, it can be difficult to find the time to devote to it, not to mention finding new recipes. We’ve found 3 fall recipes that are not only quick and easy, but that the whole family is sure to love. Plus, you can serve them at Thanksgiving as an alternative to your traditional pumpkin and apple pies! Keep reading for 3 quick and easy fall recipes.

7 Menu Items to Try at Your Next Grill House Visit

Grill House restaurants are known for their delicious and juicy steaks, but they often offer way more dishes on their menu than just steak cuts. If you’re tired of ordering the same few menu items when you dine out, it may be time to switch things up. Here are our recommendations for menu items to try at some great grill house restaurants, including Hudson Grille, The Keg, Longhorn Steakhouse, and more.

Social Distancing Tips for Dining Out

The summer is practically over and that means getting in some much-needed time outside of the house before the autumn chill sets in. The Covid-19 pandemic has left everyone missing the outdoors and getting some sunshine. It has left a lot of people wondering what past activities are even acceptable during this time.

As of September 2020, dining out at restaurants is acceptable, so long as you follow the proper health and safety protocol. Here are our social distancing tips for dining out.

3 Tips to Eat at Your Favorite Restaurant During Covid-19

As the Covid-19 pandemic goes on into the fall season, many of us just want to get that last taste of summer. For a lot of us, that means going to our favorite restaurant and enjoying a great meal. Supporting restaurants is a direct way to support people in your community while also enjoying a delicious meal. If you’ve been missing your favorite restaurant, it is possible to dine out instead of ordering take out again. Here are our tips for dining out during Covid-19 to keep yourself, restaurant staff, and other patrons safe.