Celebrate The Season With a Holiday Feast To Go

There’s no place like home for the holidays. And your favorite DTLA restaurants near Circa are offering a moveable feast of dining options to enjoy in the comfort of your own home. To set the mood, dress up your table with a luscious cheese platter or colorful grazing board. Discover desserts aplenty at Hotel Figueroa’s Flouring LA Holiday Dessert Pop-Up. And don’t forget the tamales – La Mascota has been serving up this traditional holiday staple for over 65 years. Many menus offer vegan and gluten-free options as well. This is a great opportunity to support local businesses, so get ready to celebrate the season with a holiday feast to go. Check websites for pick up and delivery details.

Redbird holiday dining to go near Circa apartments in Downtown Los Angeles

Redbird Holiday Tasting Menu 114 E 2nd St. Los Angeles, CA 90012

Redbird is offering a Holiday Tasting Menu for Christmas, New Year’s, and other seasonal celebrations, available for pickup and delivery. The 7 course heat & serve menu includes: ginger pumpkin soup, truffle cavatelli, turkey roulade, New York strip bordelaise, cider glazed Brussels sprouts, pommes aligot, and sticky toffee pudding. Many items are vegan and/or gluten free. Redbird is carved into one of the city’s most historic architectural gems – the former rectory building of Vibiana, cathedral-turned-event-venue. Chef Neal Fraser and Amy Knoll Fraser feature Modern American cuisine that is refined yet approachable and highlights the multi-cultural influences of Fraser’s native city – Los Angeles.

Faith & Flower holiday dining to go near Circa apartments in Downtown Los Angeles

Faith & Flower 705 W 9th St. Los Angeles, CA 90015

Faith & Flower is offering a festive dinner menu and drinks for pick up and delivery. Inspired by a global influence of flavors and techniques, complemented by the use of a wood-fired oven and pristine raw bar, the menu redefines Californian rustic cuisine. Located in the Watermarke Tower in DTLA’s South Park district, the name Faith & Flower pays homage to the two major Renaissance periods  – the 1920s and modern day – that have fundamentally shaped the Downtown Los Angeles community. “Flower” refers to the street on which the restaurant lies today, and “Faith” for the street’s alleged name during the early 1920s. 

Bestia holiday dining to go near Circa apartments in Downtown Los Angeles

Bestia 2121 E 7th Pl. Los Angeles, CA 90021

Arts District darling Bestia presents a family-style takeout menu every week from Wednesday – Sunday. The menu changes every week, so visit their website for more details. Owned and operated by husband and wife Ori Menashe and Genevieve Gergis, Bestia features a generous selection of authentic Italian stalwarts such as antipasti, pizzas, pasta, secondi (fish, lamb, steak), finished off with dolci (mascarpone rice pudding, crème fraîche panna cotta, and bar au chocolat bittersweet chocolate budino tart). Buon appetito!

Morton's The Steakhouse holiday dining to go near Circa apartments in Downtown Los Angeles

Morton’s The Steakhouse 735 South Figueroa St. Los Angeles, CA 90017

Savor the holidays with a 3-course menu featuring Chateaubriand and Morton’s full a la carte menu. Morton’s The Steakhouse is located just four blocks from the Staples Center and LA Live, the home of Los Angeles Lakers, Los Angeles Clippers, Los Angeles Sparks Basketball, Los Angeles Kings Hockey and the Nokia Theater. Offering take-out and delivery daily from 4 – 9pm.

Cafe Gratitude holiday dining to go near Circa apartments in Downtown Los Angeles

Cafe Gratitude 300 S Santa Fe Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90012

If you’re looking for vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free alternatives, Cafe Gratitude has delicious sides, pies and even a Christmas Cookie Kit on pre-order for your holiday feast. All holiday sides are 100% plant based and organic, made in-house in their downtown LA location. Pies include Raw Mocha Cheesecake, Tuscan Apple Cake (baked), and Maple Spice Coffee Cake. The Christmas Cookie Kit includes 9 pre-baked gluten free ginger bread cookies and three home-made natural frostings. All ingredients are organic without any food coloring or dyes, ready to decorate at home. 

DTLA Cheese holiday dining to go near Circa apartments in Downtown Los Angeles

DTLA Cheese Grand Central Market 317 S Broadway #45 Los Angeles, CA 90013

DTLA Cheese has cheese boards and holiday gift boxes available to order. Cheese boards come in three sizes serving 1 -12 people. All boards include five items (choose between 5cheeses, 4 cheese/1meat, or 3 cheese/2meat), along with a delicious array of olives, cornichons, marcona almonds, membrillo, honeycomb, and dried fruit. Gift boxes are made to order and come in three sizes. DTLA Cheese is Downtown’s first full-service cheesemonger, specializing in domestic and imported cheese plates, griddle sandwiches and seasonal salads.

Urban Radish holiday dining to go near Circa apartments in Downtown Los Angeles

Urban Radish 661 Imperial St. Los Angeles, CA 90021

Set off your holiday table with a colorful grazing board from Urban Radish. Each hand-crafted platter is a veritable work of art, with cheese, charcuterie, fresh fruit, and crudité, all curated on a wooden board. Urban Radish is a family-owned full service market, carrying everything from fresh produce to dairy, eggs, cereal, hand-cut meats, wine & beer, and staples. Supporting local farms is at the heart of Urban Radish’s commitment to the community and they pride themselves on cutting out the middle man to procure their produce directly from the growers, wherever possible. Available for both pick-up and delivery.

Flouring LA holiday dining to go near Circa apartments in Downtown Los Angeles

Flouring LA Holiday Dessert Pop-Up Hotel Figueroa 939 S. Figueroa St. Los Angeles, California 90015

During the month of December, Flouring LA will be hosting a pop-up shop inside Hotel Figueroa where guests and locals will be able to pick-up their pre-purchased signature Holiday boxes. The eight-piece holiday box comes with gingerbread cake bars, peppermint meringue topped brownies, cinna-sugar donuts, and Belgian sea salt chocolate chip cookies. Chef Heather Wong has been baking for Los Angeles since 2009. Flouring LA is her newest passion project, focusing on Southern California inspired taste and aesthetic, using sustainably sourced, organic ingredients from local farmers and vendors. Pre-orders can be placed by emailing flouringla@gmail.com or call 877-724-1973

La Mascota Bakery holiday dining to go near Circa apartments in Downtown Los Angeles

La Mascota Bakery 2715 Whittier Blvd. Boyle Heights, CA 90023

It’s tamale time! For over 65 years, La Mascota Bakery in Boyle Heights has proudly supplied the community with pan dulce and other sweet treats, coffee, menudo, and of course, their legendary tamales. From pork to a newly created plant-based option, this bakery provides 13 different flavors to satisfy everyone in your holiday pod. Pre-order online for pick up and delivery.

Photo Credits:

Photo #1: Cafe Gratitude

Photo #2: Redbird

Photo #3: Faith & Flower

Photo #4: Bestia

Photo #5: Morton’s The Steakhouse

Photo #6: Cafe Gratitude

Photo #7: DTLA Cheese

Photo #8: Urban Radish

Photo #9: Flouring LA

Photo #10: La Mascota Bakery

Celebrate Your Thanksgiving Feast in DTLA

Thanksgiving is upon us. Still making plans? If cooking is not on your radar, your favorite DTLA restaurants near Circa are dishing up some fabulous fare to share, from elegant outdoor dining to Thanksgiving Feasts To Go. You’ll find a cornucopia of choices, from traditional homestyle meals to creative menus with a twist. Some restaurants are offering vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. Check their websites for details. If you decide to prepare Thanksgiving dinner at home, we found some great tips from Butterball to put a little swagger in your stuffing. Ready to give back? Consider making a donation to a local charity and spread your gratitude this season.

Grand Central Market Thanksgiving near Circa apartments in Downtown Los Angeles

Grand Central Market Thanksgiving To Go 317 S Broadway Los Angeles, CA 90013

Grand Central Market vendors have teamed up to provide everything you need need for an unforgettable Thanksgiving dinner, perfectly packaged and ready to go. Belcampo is selling 8-pound turkeys and Horse Thief BBQ is making sides like sweet potato casserole and potato salad. DTLA Cheese is offering three wedges of cheese with jam and a box of crackers for four; Lucky Bird is making mashed potatoes, biscuit stuffing, cranberry sauce, gravy and tamales; and Nicole Rucker is baking double crust apple pies. You can order all the items a la carte or as a package for four. Order by November 20 for pick up November 25 HERE

Wexler's Deli Thanksgiving near Circa apartments in Downtown Los Angeles

Wexler’s Deli Grand Central Market 317 S Broadway Los Angeles, CA 90013

Another option from Grand Central Market is the Thanksgiving Takeout Pack from Wexler’s Deli. This feast contains a full meal for four to six, featuring a smoked turkey and assorted fixings. And don’t worry about having turkey leftovers. Your order includes artisan rye bread, homemade Russian dressing, sauerkraut, mustard and Swiss cheese so you can make the most delicious turkey Rueben sandwiches for days to come (recipe included). Thanksgiving menu HERE

Redbird Restaurant Thanksgiving near Circa apartments in Downtown Los Angeles

Redbird Thanksgiving To Go 114 E 2nd St. Los Angeles, CA 90012

Redbird is offering a heat & serve holiday feast from Chef Neal for pickup or delivery on Thanksgiving Eve for you to enjoy on Thanksgiving Day. Dinner for four ($68 per person) features pumpkin quince soup, sage-rubbed turkey roulade, stuffing, and Parker House rolls. You can also order add-ons such as prime rib roast, pecan pie, apple pie, wine, and cocktails. Order HERE

Manuela Thanksgiving near Circa apartments in Downtown Los Angeles

Manuela 907 E 3rd St. Los Angeles, CA 90013

Manuela is open Thanksgiving for dine-in on their outside patio and terrace as well as take-out. For those dining in, Chef Kris Tominaga is serving a Southern-influenced family-style feast for $68 per person. Reservations are available between 2:30pm – 8pm. See menu HERE For curbside pick-up, orders must be placed through Tock by Tuesday, November 24. More details HERE Located in the Arts District of Los Angeles, Manuela unites chef, farmer and artist to create an authentic and original dining experience, celebrating seasonal ingredients sourced from the best farms and producers in Southern California.

Bar Ama Thanksgiving near Circa apartments in Downtown Los Angeles

Bar Amá 118 W 4th St. Los Angeles, CA 90013

This year, Chef Josef Centeno is putting a Tex-Mex spin on his Thanksgiving dinner menu with Tex-Mex turkey roulade, house made stuffing with hoja santa, Ruby grapefruit cranberry sauce, cornbread johnnycakes, and more sides. Dinner is $75 per person with a four-person minimum. For an additional $30, you can get a pumpkin pie with Ibarra chocolate graham cracker crumble crust. Order by Nov. 22 for pickup on Nov. 25. Details HERE

Orsa & Winston Thanksgiving near Circa apartments in Downtown Los Angeles

Orsa & Winston 122 W 4th St. Los Angeles, CA 90013

Named LA Times 2020 Restaurant of the Year, Orsa & Wineston’s Chef Josef Centeno is offering a Japanese and Italian inspired set menu for two ($137.50 per person), for four or for eight ($100 per person). Your feast includes involtini of duck, sage and chestnut stuffing, and apple-kumquat crostata. Order by Nov. 22 for pickup on Nov. 25. View menu and place your order HERE

Moos Craft Barbecue Thanksgiving near Circa apartments in Downtown Los Angeles

Moo’s Craft Barbecue 672 S Santa Fe Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90021

Acclaimed by LA Times and Eater LA as perhaps the best underground barbecue cooking in Los Angeles, Moo’s Craft Barbecue is happy to do the cooking for you this Thanksgiving. Their online store is live and ready to take your preorders. Contactless curbside pickup will be available on Thanksgiving Day from their commissary kitchen in DTLA. All meats are smoked and fresh. Choose from two different size options for the sides and whether you’d like your sides chilled and ready for the oven (instructions included), or baked and ready to serve when you get home. Moos also offers scratch made desserts. Order online HERE

Nick + Stef’s Steakhouse Thanksgiving near Circa apartments in Downtown Los Angeles

Nick + Stef’s Steakhouse 330 S Hope St. Los Angeles, CA 90071

Nick + Stef’s Steakhouse is open on Thanksgiving for dine-in or takeout. Holiday specials include Diestel Farms organic turkey, JBS potato puree, stuffing, candied yams, pickled cranberry compote, and turkey gravy, along with other seasonal dishes. And of course, you can always have a steak! Make sure you order their delicious pumpkin pie with Chantilly crème and candied pumpkin seeds. Menu and ordering information HERE

Cafe Gratitude Thanksgiving near Circa apartments in Downtown Los Angeles

Cafe Gratitude 300 S Santa Fe Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012

If you’re looking for vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free alternatives for your Thanksgiving feast, Cafe Gratitude is offering delicious selections from butternut squash and lentil loaf to vegan pumpkin pie. All holiday sides and pies are 100% plant based and organic, made in house in their downtown LA location. Order HERE

Butterball Thanksgiving near Circa apartments in Downtown Los Angeles

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Los Angeles Mission Thanksgiving near Circa apartments in Downtown Los Angeles

Los Angeles Mission 303 E 5th Street Los Angeles, CA 90013

The Los Angeles Mission’s annual Thanksgiving celebration serves over 3,000 pounds of turkey, 700 pounds of mashed potatoes, 800 pounds of green beans and 600 pies to their neighbors experiencing homelessness. They also give out over 1,400 blankets and over 1,200 tarps in preparation for the colder winter months. Now that we’ve seen an increase in homelessness across Los Angeles, the Mission is expecting more people to attend their Thanksgiving event than ever before. If you can’t volunteer this Thanksgiving, you can still help by making a donation.

Photo Credits:

Photo #1: Butterball

Photo #2: Grand Central Market

Photo #3: Wexler’s Deli 

Photo #4: Redbird

Photo #5: Manuela

Photo #6: Bar Amá

Photo #7: Orsa & Winston

Photo #8: Moo’s Craft Barbecue

Photo #9: Nick + Stef’s Steakhouse

Photo #10: Cafe Gratitude

Photo #11: Butterball

Photo #12: Los Angeles Mission