Thanksgiving in the city is an interesting experience. The city is quiet, about as calm as you’ll ever see it. Shops lights off, grocery stores closing down by late afternoon, the streets and sidewalks quiet, just a few people heading to and from holiday activities food in tow. A lonely bright corner store glowing on an otherwise dark block. It’s brisk out but the cool air is a nice

I’m not sure what came over me, holiday anxiety, seasonal stress, exhaustion for planning. But I decided to do Thanksgiving at a restaurant this year. And I must say, it was an excellent decision. Highly recommend. From fancy restaurants to family-friendly homey spots, buffet style to coursed out meals, and countless different takes on Thanksgiving classics, there’s a surprising number of good options around the city. I went to Leuca in Williamsburg. In a quiet neighborhood, it was a warm haven, with a good number of well dressed families and friends eating and drinking in the cozy space. You know it’s a good meal when you’re full before the main course. But that’s the spirit of Thanksgiving isn’t it?