From fine dining in a five-star setting to a Mediterranean-style vegan feast, those spending Thanksgiving in town can find something to satisfy their taste.
For out-of-towners and local residents with refined taste buds, the Carolina CrossRoads restaurant at the Carolina Inn will be serving a decadent gourmet brunch and dinner from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday.
Traditional dishes such as roasted turkey and macaroni and cheese will be served alongside a variety of antipasti dishes and salads, ensuring more than just the typical turkey and stuffing, according to the restaurant's menu.
The Triangle Vegetarian Society will be hosting its 11th annual Thanksgiving feast and raffle at Cafe Parizade in Durham.
With a smorgasbord of Mediterranean-inspired vegan dishes to whet the palate, the event will feature such dishes as quinoa salad and Moroccan sweet potato and squash tagine.
And vegans aren't the only ones who are invited, said Martin Blazevich, a member of the society and a vegan of eight years.
"It's a fantastic gourmet meal," Blazevich said. "It's not one of those things that's going to kill you."
As all the feasting gets under way, the Inter-Faith Council will be serving Thanksgiving dinner to the homeless and hungry at its community kitchen in the Old Municipal Building, located at the corner of Columbia and Rosemary streets.
While the kitchen is not understaffed with volunteers, local residents still are encouraged to help out, said Kristin Lavergne, programs director at IFC.
