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Build a Thanksgiving Day meal

9 local eateries where you can pick up Thanksgiving meals.

War Mouth Thanksgiving turkeys on the smoker | Photo via War Mouth

War Mouth Thanksgiving turkeys on the smoker. | Photo via War Mouth

Thanksgiving is just 16 days away + with the way these last few weeks have flown by, you may be planning your Thanksgiving day meal.

We’ve got you covered with a list of local options to build a four-course meal for the entire family. 2022 could be the year you host an entire Thanksgiving without needing to cook a single thing. 🍗

Build-a-Thanksgiving-dinner Soda City style

🧀 Appetizers

  • Charcuterie board from Two Gals Graze | Pre-orders are open for expertly arranged boards with meats, cheeses, fruits, olives, and sweets.
  • Deviled eggs from Spotted Salamander,1531 Richland St. | The downtown lunch hot spot is known for its daily deviled egg specials and this Thanksgiving pre-order features an assortment of those.

🥬 Sides

🦃 The Main Event

  • Cajun Fried Turkey from Fleur de Licious Creole, 2700 Broad River Rd. | The whole turkey is injected with secret juices, covered in a signature blend of Cajun seasonings, and deep-fried in peanut oil — a Louisiana tradition.
  • Whole Smoked Turkey from Shealy’s, 340 E Columbia Ave., Batesburg-Leesville |The iconic BBQ joint can do it all. Reserve your smoked turkey by Nov. 18 and pick it up on Thanksgiving day.
  • Whole Smoked Turkey from The War Mouth, 1209 Franklin St.| All pickups for the turkeys that are smoked low and slow will take place Tues., Nov. 22 + Wed., Nov. 23.

🍰 Dessert

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