Butcher & The Boar
Butcher & The Boar
Acqua
Build your own meal with choices for starters, salads, and a 20-oz. smoked Berkshire pork shoulder with options for sides, desserts, and a beverage. There are also a number of add-ons: cocktail kits, soups, sides, and more. Each order serves two; pick up on Dec. 24. exploretock.com
Arepa Bar
Try something different this holiday season with Arepa Bar. The Christmas dinner includes four traditional Venezuelan hallacas (smoked plantain leaves filled with pork, beef, chicken, olives, raisins, almonds, and red wine), a two-pound chilled chicken salad, eight slices of pan de jamon (twisted sweet bread with ham and bacon), and a two-pound slow roasted pork pernil. Feeds four for $160. arepabarmpls.com
Brasa
In the mood for Brasa’s rotisserie chicken this holiday season? Thank goodness the team has a holiday meal equipped with enough mouth-watering goods to make anyone hungry. With cider-glazed ham, mashed potatoes and gravy, collard greens with with smoked chicken, cornbread, butterscotch pudding, and their signature rotisserie chicken as just a few of the offerings on the menu, how can you say no? Feeds two to four for $65–$130. Order by Dec. 16 for pickup on Dec. 23 at the catering kitchen located directly behind Brasa’s Northeast location. exploretock.com
Butcher and the Boar
If you’re in the mood for a barbecue brunch on Christmas day, look no further than Butcher and the Boar. The meal includes whole long ribs, buffalo-roasted Brussels sprouts topped with lemon creme fraiche, corn bread with miso honey and scallion butter, cheesy grits with bacon and pickled red onion, roasted sweet potatoes with crispy chorizo, and a muffaletta salad. The meal runs at $195 and feeds four. exploretock.com
The Buttered Tin
For apps and dessert, The Buttered Tin has got your back. The all-the-munchies-you-could-wish-for holiday appetizer board comes with a buttered French baguette, pickled goods, marinated white beans, and the classic fill of meats and cheeses. Can’t forget about dessert: Choose from frosted cookies, cupcakes, or a gingerbread house kit for an extra layer of fun. thebutteredtin.com
The Copper Hen
Hosting you for two special nights, The Copper Hen is busting out star menus. Christmas Eve dinner has tons of options for starters, salads and sides: Choose from your pick of a lamb rack, duck, prime rib, walleye, or a burger for the main. The New Year’s Eve dinner will come as a five-course prix-fixe menu. Start off with a ham-and-cheese croquette, move on to a mushroom chowder with burnt onion creme, and keep it fresh with a mix of greens. A chestnut gnocchi for the third course, options of filet mignon or oyster and mussel stuffed trout for the fourth course, and a strawberry champagne cheesecake finish it off. The prix-fixe menu is $65 per person, with wine or champagne pairings at $25 each. copperhenkitchen.com
D’Amico
Are you ready to celebrate the holiday season in front of the tree and away from the kitchen? D’Amico At Home has just what you need to put on an awe-inspiring meal with none of the stress. With three different meal options—a Jubilant Spread ($170), a Jovial Dinner Table ($180–$240), and a Joyful Brunch ($115–$135)—D’Amico’s has everything you need for any and all holiday feasting needs. Order by Dec. 19 for pickup on Dec. 24. damicocatering.com
Fhima’s
Pick up a flavor-packed Christmas dinner take-out at Fhima’s. Dinner includes a prime rib au jus, lobster mac and cheese, asparagus hollandaise, a beet and goat cheese salad, and parmesan broccoli, and to finish off, a Christmas sweet brioche, sweet potato mousse and marshmallows, and coconut cream pie and creme brulée tarts. For a New Year’s Eve to remember, dine-in for a special a la carte dinner menu with Chef’s features. Christmas meals are $65 per guest, with pickups on Dec. 23. New Year's dinners are a $50 deposit per person. fhimasmpls.com
Hanukkah
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Lowry Hill Meats
If you’re still looking for the perfect meat entree for you holiday get-together, Lowry Hill Meats has you covered. From beef brisket and boneless New York roasts to Swedish meatball kits and whole au bon canard ducks, the Uptown meat shop is ready to make your holiday meal an unforgettable one. Order by Dec. 17 and pick up Dec. 21–23. lowryhillmeats.com
The Lynhall
This year, The Lynhall’s to-go meal kit fills any and all holiday brunch needs. Choose one of the two quiche’s offered (one with meat, one fully veggie) or a challah french toast casserole to fill the plates of four to six. There are plenty of brunch-y desserts available for an additional charge, and a la carte dinner-time sides available for purchase. Think creme fraiche mashed potatoes, mushroom gravy, mac and cheese, and wild rice and cranberry salad. Place your order by Dec. 18 for pickup on either Dec. 23 or Dec. 24. thelynhall.com/holiday
Mara
Spend your holidays at Mara. Whether you’re gathering with family or friends for Christmas day or ringing in the New Year Four Seasons style, Mara has the Mediterranean picks. Enjoy a three-course meal including a dessert buffet for Christmas, or celebrate the New Year with a fice-course tasting menu, champagne toast, and party favors. Reservations for Christmas range from $25 to $165 per person for parties of up to six. New Years Eve reservations are $195 per person for parties of up to six. exploretock.com
Mason Jar Kitchen and Bar
This Christmas feast features prime rib with beef au jus, cheesy au gratin potatoes, garlic-butter asparagus, salad and dinner rolls, Explore a range of delicious add-ons from Atlantic salmon, smoked gouda Mac and cheese, pies, and other desserts. Serves six for $225. Order by Dec. 21 for pickup on Dec. 23–24. masonjar.kitchen
Monello
Providing for you on two big holidays of the season, you can head to Monello Cucina on Christmas Day for a three-course meal, the dining experience encompasses Christmas classics with a choice between ham and prime rib for the main course and a festive pear salad as the opener. Finish off the meal with a choice between almond frangipane or bouche de noel—or, as many of us know it, yule log. For New Years Eve, there will be a special five-course tasting event. Feast on oysters with prosecco and pomegranate gel, shrimp toast with calabrian chili marmalatta. Try snow crab spaghetti, housemade sausage and end with almond financier with meringue, candied fennel, and charred orange for a sweet touch. Reservations for Christmas range from $30 to $72 per person for parties of up to six. For NYE, reservations are $110 per person for parties of up to eight. exploretock.com
Paris Dining Club
Paris Dining Club provides an at-home fine-dining experience with a three-course dinner menu highlighting seafood. The menu starts with Pike Quinelle, followed by a classic Beef Wellington, and finished off with a Buche De Noel by Patisserie 46’s John Kraus. There’s also an option to add Le Grand Aoili, which is a snackish melange of potatoes, seafood, quail eggs, and baguette with “very garlicky aioli.” Other add-ons include caviar, flowers, or a chef’s edit gift box. Order ahead for up to 12 people and pick up on December 22 for a fine dining Christmas feast. parisdiningclub.com
Red Cow
The Red Cow makes a mean burger, and also has a more sophisticated side. With a Manhattan loin, shrimp scampi, roasted carrots with chili honey and creme fraiche, a Red Cow salad, and chocolate cake filling as just part of the holiday meal kit, the restaurant has a little something for everyone. Everything on the menu is available for a la carte purchase, and be sure to check out the array of charcuterie boards available. Order by Dec. 20 for a Dec. 23 pickup from the Red Cow Uptown location. redcowmn.com
Reverie
For something that feels as good as it tastes, order from Reverie’s 100 percent plant-based seasonal winter meal kits. If you want something small, choose the snack board appetizer kit that comes with cheeses, dips, and crackers (serves four to six for $50). For a full feast, the holiday meal kit includes a matcha superstar salad, hambasha bread, squash apple soup, baked yuca fries, roasted beets, and smoked gouda mac 'n' cheese (serves four to six for $140). Yum! Pick up on Dec. 23. reveriempls.com
Revival
Revival, home of some of Minnesota’s most notable southern cuisine is serving holiday take and bake meals this season. Offering a choice between ham and brisket, with sides like mac 'n' cheese, candied yams, and creamed spinach, this meal screams comfort food. Add a pie (french silk, butterscotch, pecan, or banana cream) for an extra $30. $185. eventbrite.com
Surdyk’s
Pick up Christmas dinner at Surdyk’s this year and choose from a melange of seasonal delights. Enjoy an hors d'oeuvres selection that includes mushroom-and-truffle phyllo tarts and prosciutto wrapped dates, or pick up a main course of beef tenderloin, Swedish meatballs, or poached salmon with dill and saffron aioli. Don’t forget sides and desserts, especially the eggnog cheesecake. Portions serve six to eight—place an order online before December 14 at noon. surdykscatering.com
Surly Brewing
The Surly Holiday Meal Kit takes care of everything for you. Start with the smoked ham with holiday gravy, enjoy it with green beans and smoked mushrooms with herbed butter, and broccolini with chili flake and lemon zest. Fill up with mac 'n' cheese with herbed bread crumbs, potato gratin, and milk bun dinner rolls or you can choose to upgrade to a smoked wagyu brisket chili and spicy cauliflower soup. Leave room for the chocolate silk pie. The family-sized feast is $225 (make a donation to The Food Group as you check out). Pickups are Dec. 20–21. toasttab.com
Travail
Choose your New Year's adventure with Travail. Party with a tasting menu and whimsical beverage pairings at Holidays in the Basement Bar (starts at $69 with a beverage flight). Enjoy a New Year’s chef’s tasting dinner with Hello 2023 in the Marble Room (starts at $155 with more for add-ons and beverage flights). Or spend an intimate evening in the Sky Lounge rooftop for A Night to Remember with an exclusive tasting dinner featuring all-time faves (starts at $299 with an optional wine flight). travailkitchen.com
Tullibee
Tullibee in the Hewing Hotel in downtown Minneapolis is offering dine-in service for all the folks looking for some glitz and glam this holiday season. On Christmas Day, Tullibee will be offering brunch 8 a.m.–2 p.m., and the restaurant’s New Years Eve celebrations will include two different five-course tasting menus, one offering a meat option and the other offering a vegetarian option. Both meals are priced at $95. hewinghotel.com/tullibee
Twin City Grill
If you’re wanting to keep it casual this holiday season, Twin City Grill will be open for dine-in and takeout on Christmas Eve until 7 p.m. They’re serving the dinner menu all day, so no need to worry about timing your pickup. Grab comfort classics like meatloaf, roast turkey, and beef stroganoff and finish up with creme brulee. Maybe even make a reservation or put in your order now, and take it easy for the next few weeks while everyone else frantically grocery shops. twincitygrillrestaurant.com
Wise Acre Eatery
Select from a number of holiday offerings from Wise Acre including pot pies, mash and gravy, salads, and desserts. There’s also a pickle plate, an apple ginger mimosa mixer or a holiday brunch DIY kit for the morning after. You can even order a centerpiece decoration from their Tangletown designers. wiseacreeatery.com
Wildfire
Eden Prairie’s Wildfire is open Christmas Eve for dinner and takeout, while also offering a party platter menu that feeds up to 10 people. The platter menu features a myriad of options, from sandwiches to surf and turf, and they’re offering whole pies for takeout. Call ahead to order their seasonal Maple Pecan Pie, or pick up a triple chocolate cake. wildfirerestaurant.com
