Pre-order Thanksgiving dinner (and dessert) at these local restaurants

A cornucopia of local restaurants where you can fill out your holiday feast.

A close-up photo of Scoop RVA's apple pie.

Impress the table with a bourbon-caramel apple ice cream pie from Scoop.

Photo via Scoop RVA

Too busy to chef up a Thanksgiving dinner? Richmond’s small business scene has your back. Here are five local restaurants now accepting holiday pre-orders.

🍗 The Smoky Mug | Order deadline: Nov. 17 or sold out | The Northside restaurant will set you up with a smoked main dish and all the fixings.

🥕 Stella’s Grocery | Order deadline: Nov. 17 | Mains, sides, casseroles, desserts, and more — Stella’s is ready to deck out your holiday table.

🥧 Pies and Cakes Bakery | Order deadline: Until sold out | Make selections between eight homemade pie flavors, such as apple, coconut cream, cranberry, and chocolate bourbon pecan.

🍦 Scoop | Order deadline: Nov. 17 or sold out | If traditional pie isn’t your thing, try an ice cream pie — pumpkin streusel, bourbon-caramel apple, or chocolate sweet potato (vegan + gluten free).

🍰 Chez Foushee | Order deadline: Friday, Nov. 14 | Impress your guests with a gorgeous lemon butter cake suitable for up to 12 people.

🍷 Union Market | Head to the Hill for a special event on Wednesday, Nov. 12, allowing guests to explore 35+ wines and make orders before Thanksgiving.

Have holiday food to share? RVA Community Fridges is looking for seasonal pantry donations.

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