Want to leave the cooking to someone else and enjoy your day off?  We don’t blame you!  In fact, you can wear your stretchy pants all day and have Thanksgiving dinner delivered directly to your door if you’d like.  Without further ado, our favorite Thanksgiving dinners in Los Angeles (hope you’re not hungry!):

Patina

Want to treat yourself to an upscale Thanksgiving this year?  Patina is just the place!  For $95 per person you can enjoy a French-inspired Thanksgiving dinner with family and friends.  The menu includes a three course meal where you can choose from items like Pumpkin Agnolotti, Maine Lobster, and Jidori chicken. Yum! Make your reservations now if you’re trying to get in at this DTLA hotspot.

Spring

Do Thanksgiving like the french with chef Tony Ensault’s Spring Thanksgiving menu.  Entree selections like free-range turkey, prime rib, and the classic sides like mashed potatoes and stuffing are elevated to perfection within the gorgeous interior of the Douglass building. A three course meal will run you $65 and leave you happy as a clam.

Manuela

Manueal is one of our favorite DTLA restaurants to visit year-round, and their Thanksgiving feast is enticing to say the least.  Cider braised pork belly, green bean casserole, cornbread stuffing, delicata squash are a few noteables!  It’s not a pre-fixe menu so you can order everything you or your party want and enjoy sharing a little bit of everything.   

Le Petit Paris

We’re really on a French kick this Thanksgiving, but we couldn’t leave out Le Petit Paris.  Everything that comes out of this restaurant is fire, and the Thanksgiving menu does not disappoint.  They had us at “Vol au Vent” a dish comprised of asparagus, mushrooms, carrots, poached egg with a puff pastry and wine red sauce.  Bon Apetit!

Birdie’s Pumpkin Spice Donut

If you haven’t been to Birdie’s yet, do yourself a favor and get over there immediately.  Their artisanal donuts are made fresh on the hour so you’ll never meet a stale donut at Birdie’s.  Their famous pumpkin spice donut is crafted with real pumpkin, topped with brown sugar and spice glaze, and topped off with spiced whipped cream pumpkin seeds and gold flakes.  Oh, and if you’re in the mood for something savory with your sweet, Birdie’s also makes free range fried chicken sandwiches that will melt your heart.

Brite Spot Pumpkin Whoopie Pies

Venture just up the street from South Park into hip Echo Park and you’ll find a favorite breakfast and lunch hangout called Brite Spot.  This low key restaurant happens to make the most delectable pumpkin whoopie pies for the Fall season using real pumpkin spices for the ‘sandwich’ and sweet vanilla cream frosting in between.  It’s the perfect way to treat yourself to something sweet and seasonal!

Pumpkin Macarons at Le Petit Paris

Experience Parisian sophistication at its finest when you visit Le Petit Paris’ gorgeous brasserie and lovely patio.  Pumpkin macarons are on the menu for the Autumn season, and they’re truly something else.  You can order an assortment from the boutique and take them home as well!

Pumpkin Pie Bread Pudding at Miro

Miro is known for its handmade pastas, charcuterie, and Basement Bar, and during Autumn patrons rave about their pumpkin pie bread pudding.  Made with bacon fat caramel, braised pears, pork skin, and topped with Belgian beer ice cream and cranberry chutney — this dessert is sinfully delicious and a must-try for local Angelenos!

Enjoy your pumpkin perusing, be merry!

By now you’ve probably already heard all about crossfit — a high intensity training program that blends weightlighting, gymnastics, circuit training, and aerobic exercise.  But perhaps its best known for its loyal followers, so much so that crossfit has become a way of life.  There is a reason for the fervor, crossfit is one of the best cross disciplined exercises you can do for your body and mind. So if you’re ready to join in on the craze, here’s a few great spots in our downtown City West ‘hood!

CrossFit 213

CrossFit 213 in the heart of Downtown LA is the real deal.  Their mission to get your looking, feeling, and performing your very best is not taken lightly, and you’ll be supported whether you’re a total newbie to crossfit or a seasoned crossfitter.  A two hour fundamentals class will help newcomers get up to speed on the workouts and give any sort of individualized attention or modifications you may need.  In fact, they even offer one on one time with a coach and/or chiropractor!  The instructors and the clientele are known to be passionate about their workouts and helping one another reach fitness goals — you have nothing to lose (except a few lbs) and everything to gain by checking out CrossFit 213! @crossfit213

Trojan Athletics CrossFit

Trojan Athletics is a comprehensive workout space filled with equipment and plenty of experienced coaches to help you be fit and happy!  The cool thing about Trojan is that you’ll have open access to the gym from 6am to close, and over 12 group coaching sessions per day.  From those 12 sessions, you can choose from three different goal-based programs. Choices, choices, choices! Another bonus you’ll find at Trojan is their paleo meal pick-up services and nutritional guide services.  So if you’re already thinking ahead on your New Year’s resolutions, Trojan might be the place for you to stick to your goals! @trojancf

The Rec Center CrossFit

The Rec Center is all about a broad, general, and inclusive style of fitness — whatever it takes to get you faster, stronger, and more efficient throughout your life!  They help you meet your goals with a logging program.  The logging program is for your personal progress, but not to worry, there’s plenty of incredible coaches on The Rec Center team to help you along the way.  It’s a super friendly atmosphere

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