Thanksgiving has always been my favorite holiday, largely because of
its mountains of mashed potatoes and rivers of giblet gravy, but also
because of family. The holiday falls close my 92-year-old grandmother
Lily’s birthday, so Thanksgiving brings 50 or so relatives together for
a long weekend of celebrating. Last Thanksgiving was spent traveling to
Phoenix, Arizona, where there was a mesmerizing chocolate fondue
fountain and a Wild West–themed party, but no turkey. This year,
I’ll spend Thanksgiving en route to Toronto for the Hawaiian-themed
93rd birthday bash. Pork will be present, cranberry sauce and stuffing
will not.
As much as I miss the holiday’s traditional spread, Thanksgiving is
really about gathering with loved ones and eating a giant meal, whether
it’s turkey or Tofurky, dim sum or curry. If you’re a Seattleite still
looking for a venue for your holiday gorge, here are a few local joints
open and serving food on Thanksgiving. 
13 Coins
125 Boren Ave N, 682-2513.
Four-course turkey dinner, $19.95.
Carmelita
7314 Greenwood Ave N, 706-7703.
Four-course vegan or vegetarian
dinner, $45.
Marrakesh Moroccan Restaurant
2334 Second Ave, 956-0500.
Mirch Masala
213 Broadway E, 709-0111.
New Kowloon Seafood Restaurant
900 S Jackson St, 223-7999.
