P.S. If you plan on visiting one of these restaurants during thanksgiving, make sure to make a reservation ahead of time – spots can fill up quick!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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1. Masha’s Bagels and Delicatessen<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\nMasha\u2019s Bagels hosts a traditional U.S. Thanksgiving on Thursday, November 27th<\/sup>. They have seatings from 11 AM to 4 PM, and they offer a special Thanksgiving plate with all the classics: herb-roasted turkey, sourdough stuffing, mashed potatoes, roasted green beans, gravy, cranberry sauce and a barely-mushroom knish. For dine-in, the plate (including a dessert) costs 25\u20ac\/each, and for pre-ordered takeaway, the cost is 30\u20ac\/each. It\u00b4s first come – first serve, so there are no reservations possible!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\nfind out more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>![\"\"](\"https:\/\/blogs.fu-berlin.de\/fubest\/files\/2023\/11\/krakenimages-7BpuzmcxlHU-unsplash.jpg\")
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n2. Hard Rock Caf\u00e9<\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/blogs.fu-berlin.de\/fubest\/files\/2023\/11\/Untitled-design-1-683x1024.png\")
<\/figure>\nAs an alternative, check out Hard Rock Caf\u00e9, which serves thanksgiving meals from November 24th<\/sup> to November 30th<\/sup>. Enjoy slow-roasted turkey breast, pumpkin pie and the seasonal Autumn Apple Fizz cocktail! One meal is 22.75\u20ac\/each and you have to make reservations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\nreservations here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n3. Barcomi’s<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\nBarcomi\u2019s are famous for their American-style cakes and pies which you can order for pick-up or delivery in their online shop. Special Thanksgiving menu items are available!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nfind out more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>![\"\"](\"https:\/\/blogs.fu-berlin.de\/fubest\/files\/2023\/11\/Untitled-design-2-1.png\")
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nThanksgiving – for all who prefer to cook themselves<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The turkey…<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/blogs.fu-berlin.de\/fubest\/files\/2023\/11\/claudio-schwarz-cgcteFH-azk-unsplash.jpg\")
<\/figure>\nGermans eat turkey for Christmas, if at all, so it’s good to organize your bird in advance. Most Fleischereien will be able to sort a bird out if you give them a week’s notice. Plan on 500 grams per person when ordering, more if you’re fond of leftovers.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
… and where to get it: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n- Kaufland<\/a><\/strong>, several locations across Berlin<\/em>: In this huge grocery store you can often find frozen turkeys in the meat section. Expect to pay between 8-10 Euros per kg of turkey.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
\n- Kaufhauf des Westens (KaDeWe)<\/a><\/strong>, Tauentzienstra\u00dfe 21, Sch\u00f6neberg<\/em>: This famed department store also has a delicatessen, along with plenty of other international food options that make it the perfect place to pick up your thanksgiving essentials. Open: Mon-Sat 10am-8pm<\/em>, Tel. 030 21210<\/em> (poultry counter)<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
\n- Fleischerei Domke<\/a><\/strong>, Warschauer Str. 64, Friedrichshain<\/em>: They say it’s best to come by in person to place an order, but Domke always has a few turkeys (presumably frozen) on hand. Open: Mon-Fr 6am-9pm, Sat 7am-9pm, Su 9am-9pm, Tel. 030 2917635<\/em>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Make your own vegan loaf: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/blogs.fu-berlin.de\/fubest\/files\/2023\/11\/Untitled-design-3-1.png\")
<\/figure>\nThis hearty vegan lentil loaf is packed with healthy ingredients and holiday flavors. It’s even gluten-free too!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nrecipe here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\nGerman guide to the Thanksgiving classics:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The stuffing\/dressing <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/blogs.fu-berlin.de\/fubest\/files\/2023\/11\/Untitled-design-7-1-896x1024.png\")
<\/figure>\nSince you can’t turn to admittedly-terrifying bags of stuffing mix, you’ll want a sturdy white bread that won’t fall to bits nor stay too stodgy. We suggest cubing Soluna’s La Boule<\/em> or else what’s called franz\u00f6sisches Landbrot<\/em>, which is sold at many organic bakeries. Vacuum-packed chestnuts are easy to find in Berlin grocery stores and often more affordable than in the States, so they\u2019re suited well as an addition to your stuffing.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\nThe mashed potatoes <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/blogs.fu-berlin.de\/fubest\/files\/2024\/11\/ar-holiday-classics-219007-chef-johns-perfect-mashed-potatoes-ddmfs-4x3-BG-3692-fbaf482ba5a24b74a669b13c0e322394-1024x768.jpg\")
<\/figure>\nLook out for potatoes described as mehlig <\/em>or mehligkochend <\/em>(i.e. floury potatoes): they’re the best substitute for russets.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\nThe pumpkin pie <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/blogs.fu-berlin.de\/fubest\/files\/2023\/11\/Untitled-design-8.png\")
<\/figure>\nYou can find canned pumpkin at KaDeWe and Broken English. As a cheaper alternative, fresh pumpkins are available at most general supermarkets at this time of the year.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
The sweet potatoes <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/blogs.fu-berlin.de\/fubest\/files\/2024\/11\/l-intro-1668631658-1024x576.jpg\")
<\/figure>\nIf you want to make a sweet potato casserole, S\u00fc\u00dfkartoffel <\/em>and marshmallows are sold in most grocery stores in the city.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\nThe cranberry sauce <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/blogs.fu-berlin.de\/fubest\/files\/2023\/11\/Untitled-design-10.png\")
<\/figure>\nCranberries can be found at most large grocery stores like Edeka <\/em>and Kaufland<\/em>, as well as most organic shops.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Masha\u2019s Bagels hosts a traditional U.S. Thanksgiving on Thursday, November 27th<\/sup>. They have seatings from 11 AM to 4 PM, and they offer a special Thanksgiving plate with all the classics: herb-roasted turkey, sourdough stuffing, mashed potatoes, roasted green beans, gravy, cranberry sauce and a barely-mushroom knish. For dine-in, the plate (including a dessert) costs 25\u20ac\/each, and for pre-ordered takeaway, the cost is 30\u20ac\/each. It\u00b4s first come – first serve, so there are no reservations possible!<\/p>\n\n\n\n As an alternative, check out Hard Rock Caf\u00e9, which serves thanksgiving meals from November 24th<\/sup> to November 30th<\/sup>. Enjoy slow-roasted turkey breast, pumpkin pie and the seasonal Autumn Apple Fizz cocktail! One meal is 22.75\u20ac\/each and you have to make reservations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Barcomi\u2019s are famous for their American-style cakes and pies which you can order for pick-up or delivery in their online shop. Special Thanksgiving menu items are available!<\/p>\n\n\n\n The turkey…<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Germans eat turkey for Christmas, if at all, so it’s good to organize your bird in advance. Most Fleischereien will be able to sort a bird out if you give them a week’s notice. Plan on 500 grams per person when ordering, more if you’re fond of leftovers.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n … and where to get it: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Make your own vegan loaf: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n This hearty vegan lentil loaf is packed with healthy ingredients and holiday flavors. It’s even gluten-free too!<\/p>\n\n\n\n The stuffing\/dressing <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Since you can’t turn to admittedly-terrifying bags of stuffing mix, you’ll want a sturdy white bread that won’t fall to bits nor stay too stodgy. We suggest cubing Soluna’s La Boule<\/em> or else what’s called franz\u00f6sisches Landbrot<\/em>, which is sold at many organic bakeries. Vacuum-packed chestnuts are easy to find in Berlin grocery stores and often more affordable than in the States, so they\u2019re suited well as an addition to your stuffing.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n The mashed potatoes <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Look out for potatoes described as mehlig <\/em>or mehligkochend <\/em>(i.e. floury potatoes): they’re the best substitute for russets.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n The pumpkin pie <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n You can find canned pumpkin at KaDeWe and Broken English. 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Hard Rock Caf\u00e9<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>3. Barcomi’s<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nThanksgiving – for all who prefer to cook themselves<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>German guide to the Thanksgiving classics:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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