Preparing a Thanksgiving feast in a pint-sized New York kitchen when you have family in town can be stressful, to say nothing of juggling kids, food prep and grocery shopping. Give yourself a break this year because when it comes to T-Day take outs, NYC delivers. Whether you want to skip the veg prep, outsource the appetizers, farm out the pies or ship in the entire event, you’ve got options. Click through for ideas and resources guaranteed to make this Thanksgiving a whole lot easier — and more enjoyable — for the entire family.

Party Platters To Go

A respected city seafood shop, Citarella is now a gourmet hotspot with markets in Manhattan, the Hamptons, Greenwich and Connecticut. Their Thanksgiving menu includes appetizers and dishes that can be bought by the pound. Favorites include pumpkin risotto, chestnut stuffing made with home-baked cornbread, traditional sides and a free-range roast turkey. The menu is about as comprehensive as you'll find with everything from party platters to Thanksgiving cupcakes and cookies.

Citarella
2135 Broadway at 75th Street
212 874 0383
Online: www.citarella.com

photo: Donna B via Yelp

What are your top tips for holiday meal shortcuts? Share them in the comments!

— Emily Myers

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