Circa Dishes Up The Perfect Thanksgiving Feast

Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and we’re dreaming of a fabulous feast with all the trimmings!  If cooking is not on your radar, your favorite DTLA restaurants near Circa are dishing up some delicious dining options, from elegant chef-driven menus to Thanksgiving meals to-go, and luscious desserts to cap it all off. Need advice in the kitchen? We’ve gathered some tips and tricks to put on a spectacular spread, including plant-based dishes. You’ll also find opportunities to give back, such as Turkey Trot LA, which benefits The Midnight Mission, St. Vincent Meals on Wheels, and GivingTuesday on December 3.

Mastro's Ocean Club DTLA Thanksgiving near Circa residences in Downtown Los Angeles

Mastro’s Ocean Club DTLA 1200 S. Figueroa St. Los Angeles, CA 90015

For Circa residents, there’s no place like home. Mastro’s elegant Downtown L.A. location on the ground floor of our of building will be open on Thanksgiving, serving a full dinner menu including their famous USDA Prime Steaks, Delectable Seafood, and Award-Winning Wine & Cocktails. You can also order their specialty Thanksgiving sides to-go, including Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Creamed Corn, Creamed Spinach, and Green Beans with Sliced Almonds. Complete your Thanksgiving table with a decadent pecan pie!

The Palm Restaurant Thanksgiving near Circa residences in Downtown Los Angeles

The Palm Restaurant 1100 S. Flower St. Los Angeles 90015

Located in Downtown LA just steps from L.A. LIVE and Crypto.com Arena, The Palm is serving a decadent three-course Thanksgiving Dinner complete with both traditional holiday dishes and Palm classics. Thanksgiving Dinner starts with a choice of soup or salad, such as Lobster Bisque or The Palm Caesar. The main course is Oven Roasted Turkey complete with Cornbread Stuffing, Whipped Sweet Potatoes, Green Beans, Fresh Cranberry Sauce, and Gravy. For dessert, choose from Pecan Pie or Junior’s New York Style Cheesecake. The Palm’s full dinner menu will also be available.

San Laurel at Conrad Los Angeles Thanksgiving near Circa residences in Downtown Los Angeles

San Laurel at Conrad Los Angeles 100 S Grand Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90012

San Laurel, a Michelin-rated dining experience from Chef José Andrés, offers the flavors of Spain as seen through a California lens, featuring the beautiful ingredients of the abundant Golden State. The restaurant is offering a sumptious Thanksgiving feast that highlights Spain meets California. Start with their coca idiazábal and hiramasa crudo and follow it up with Mary’s Farm Turkey served with all the trimmings. Heralded by the vision of legendary architect Frank Gehry, Conrad Hotel is an elegant oasis framed by dramatic views of the Walt Disney Concert Hall and downtown LA. 


Manuela restaurant Thanksgiving near Circa residences in Downtown Los Angeles

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

Located at the Hauser & Wirth art complex in the Downtown LA Arts District, Manuela is serving a prix fixe Family Style Thanksgiving Feast. First course is a Ham Hock & Potato Soup with Cream Biscuits and Baby Market Lettuces. For mains, choose from Smoked Turkey Breast & Dark Meat Confit, Col. Newsom’s Preacher Ham, Liberty Farms Duck Breast, Diver Scallops, or Oyster & Trumpet Mushroom Popover. Family-style sides include Mashed Yukon Potatoes & Gravy, Calvados Cranberry Relish, Chicken Sausage Stuffing, Sweet Potato & Delicata, and Braised Green Beans. Dessert options include Pumpkin Pie, Cardamon Cheese Cake, Flourless Chocolate Torte, and Apple Gateau with oat crumble and vanilla glaze.

71Above restaurant Thanksgiving near Circa residences in Downtown Los Angeles

71 Above 633 W 5th St. Los Angeles 90071

Elevate your Thanksgiving celebration with a three-course dinner that starts with a choice of Farm Salad, Japanese Sea Bream Crudo,, Chilled Asparagus or Grilled Octopus. The entree is roasted Mary’s Turkey Breast, and sides for the table include Black Truffle Mac ‘n Cheese, Grilled Broccolini, Mushroom Stuffing, and Pomme Purée. For dessert, choose from Milk Tea Granita, Kabocha Squash Pie, Gianduja Fig Moose, or Cheese Plate. 71Above is the highest restaurant west of the Mississippi and boasts spectacular ocean views from Malibu to Laguna Hills, along with the Los Angeles basin and the surrounding mountain ranges.

Majordomo restaurant Thanksgiving near Circa residences in Downtown Los Angeles

Majordomo 1725 Naud St. Los Angeles 90012

Chef David Chang’s Majordomo is offering Thanksgiving Pick Up Packs to-go, featuring the Half Smoked Bo Ssäm (Reheat at Home) which feeds 4-6- people) and the Whole Smoked Bo Ssäm (Reheat at Home) which feeds 8-12. Packs include bone-in smoked & glazed pork butt; ssäm (bibb lettuces, perilla leaf) and condiments: ssamjang, ginger scallion, escabeche, hoisin and kimchi. Save room for the Whole Chocolate Pie. Reheating and serving instructions are included.

Wexlers Deli Thanksgiving near Circa residences in Downtown Los Angeles

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

Located in the Grand Central Market, Wexler’s Deli is offering a Smoked Bird Thanksgiving Dinner to-go, featuring a whole smoked turkey that serves 4-6. The dinner includes all the fixin’s including Drippings Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Roasted Green Beans with shallots & thyme, Challah Stuffing, Santa Monica Farmers Market Big Salad with champagne dill vinaigrette, Autumn Squash Soup, and Sourdough Rolls. Every Smoked Bird Dinner includes a free Thanksgiving Leftover Kit to make Turkey Reubens, including Rye Bread, Russian Dressing, Sauerkraut and Swiss Cheese. There’s also a Pumpkin or Pecan Pie from Cake Monkey and Wexler’s Caviar from Poland.

Fat & Flour Thanksgiving near Circa residences in Downtown Los Angeles

Fat & Flour 317 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90013

While you’re shopping at the Grand Central Market, make sure you visit Fat & Flour, a tiny pie shop from Los Angeles chef and author Nicole Rucker. Rucker is known internationally for her rustic desserts and has won several awards for her homespun pies, including the 2012 National Pie Championship, KCRW Good Food Pie contest, and a Star Chef award for baking. Her first cookbook, Dappled: Baking Recipes for Fruit Lovers, was recently nominated for a James Beard Award for baking.

DTLA Cheese Superette Thanksgiving near Circa residences in Downtown Los Angeles

DTLA Cheese Superette 363 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90013

DTLA Cheese Superette is a full-service cut-to-order cheese counter, market, and eatery. Their cheese case, curated by Lydia Clarke, showcases the best that cheesemakers across Europe and the United States have to offer, from centuries-old classics to brand new innovations. DTLA Cheese offers an array of platters, from Mini to Mega Boards, to accommodate the size of your guest list. Boards can be made either all cheese, or cheese + charcuterie, and will include pickled goodies such as olives, cornichons, and piparra peppers, plus some whole grain mustard and sweet accoutrements.

Butterball Turkey Thanksgiving near Circa residences in Downtown Los Angeles

Butterball Amazon Alexa Skill

Ready to talk turkey? Ask Alexa. With the Butterball Skill for Amazon Alexa, Butterball Turkey Talk-Line experts will help you host like a boss with turkey preparation how-tos, tips, and recipe inspiration. Butterball Turkey Talk-Line experts are poultry pros that have been giving sage advice for years, and they’re here to help you put a little swagger in your stuffing! If you own an Echo Show, the Butterball skill will also cue up short how-to videos that make it easy to choose, thaw, roast, stuff and carve a turkey. They’ll even show you where to place a meat thermometer, and give you a pep talk to boot!


Inhabitat lifestyle resource offering green design ideas and innovations

Plant-based recipes for Thanksgiving

For most of us, Thanksgiving dinner is not complete without a turkey on the table. But if you trend toward vegetarianism, veganism or flexitarianism, luckily there are amazing plant-based dishes that you can prepare for a mouth-watering Thanksgiving feast, making it easier than ever to skip the turkey. Inhabitat, an online guide to green design ideas and innovations, offers some fresh ideas for main dishes that will replace the turkey on your table, plus some side dish and dessert ideas that will keep the food at your celebration completely plant-based.

Turkey Trot LA  Thanksgiving near Circa residences in Downtown Los Angeles

Turkey Trot LA

Nov 28 Trot before you feast, and help fundraise for The Midnight Mission. The 12th Annual Turkey Trot Los Angeles offers a 5k, 10k, Widdle Wobble, and One Mile Dog Jog on Thanksgiving morning with a post event festival located in Grand Park. See Los Angeles like you’ve never seen it before. Imagine no morning traffic while you run past the world-famous Disney Concert Hall, Broad Museum, Museum of Contemporary Art, and down historic Spring Street, one of the oldest streets in the city.

St. Vincent Meals on Wheels charity for Thanksgiving near Circa residences in Downtown Los Angeles

St. Vincent Meals on Wheels

St. Vincent Meals on Wheels prepares and delivers nutritious meals to homebound seniors and other vulnerable residents across Los Angeles, regardless of age, illness, disability, race, religion or ability to pay. Every meal meets or exceeds all federal and local nutritional standards, and is high in fiber and low in sugar. Clients receive special meals tailored to their medical protocols including low sodium, renal for kidney patients, and low vitamin K for heart patients. They also cater to clients’ personal preferences, including vegetarian meals. 

GivingTuesday global charity event near Circa residences in Downtown Los Angeles

GivingTuesday

Dec 3 GivingTuesday is a global movement unleashing the power of radical generosity. GivingTuesday was created in 2012 as a simple idea: a day that encourages people to do good. Since then, it has grown into a year-round global movement that inspires hundreds of millions of people to give, collaborate, and celebrate generosity. Whether it’s making someone smile, helping a neighbor or stranger out, showing up for an issue we care about, or giving some of what we have to those who need our help, every act of generosity counts and everyone has something to contribute toward building a better world.

Photo credits:

Photo #1: Butterball

Photo #2: Mastro’s Ocean Club DTLA

Photo #3: The Palm Restaurant

Photo #4: San Laurel at Conrad Los Angeles 

Photo #5: Manuela

Photo #6: 71 Above

Photo #7: Majordomo

Photo #8: Wexler’s Deli

Photo #9: Fat & Flour

Photo #10: DTLA Cheese Superette

Photo #11: Butterball

Photo #12: Inhabitat

Photo #13: Turkey Trot LA

Photo #14: St. Vincent Meals on Wheels

Photo #15: GivingTuesday

Circa’s Exclusive Guide to the 2024 Wine Spectator Awards 

Calling all oenophiles! Over 150 restaurants in Southern California have been recognized for their wine programs in Wine Spectator’s 2024 Restaurant Awards. These establishments join 3,700 restaurants worldwide, from all 50 states and more than 75 countries and territories. Awards are given across three categories: Award of Excellence, Best of Award of Excellence, and the Grand Award (which went to only four restaurants, two in California). Award of Excellence winners generally have a wine list of at least 100 vintages, while Best of Award of Excellence winners generally have at least 350 selections. But the most exciting news is that more than 10 winners are right here in DTLA, many not far from Circa. So get ready to sip, savor and swirl at these dining destinations that share a dedication to wine!

Mastro's Ocean Club Wine Spectator Awards near Circa residences in Downtown Los Angeles

Mastro’s Ocean Club DTLA 1200 S Figueroa St. Los Angeles, CA 90015

Located on the ground floor of Circa, Mastro’s Ocean Club Downtown LA is one of the most sought-after dining destinations in Los Angeles. Consistently hailed by diners and critics alike as one of the top 10 steakhouses in the nation, Mastro’s is recognized for their combination of world-class service, highly acclaimed cuisine, and live entertainment in an elegant, energetic atmosphere. The establishment proudly presents an award-winning wine cellar and renowned cocktail program. 

The Palm restaurant Wine Spectator Awards near Circa residences in Downtown Los Angeles

The Palm Restaurant 1100 S Flower St. Los Angeles 90015

Located in Downtown LA just steps from L.A. LIVE and Crypto.com Arena, The Palm is a dining tradition that has been handed down for generations. Founded in 1926 when Pio Bozzi and John Ganzi opened the first Palm in New York City, the restaurant has expanded to over 8 locations across the country. Whether you’re looking for a relaxing cocktail at their beautiful bar, craving a generous steak with the perfect glass of wine, or planning a special party for an upcoming milestone,The Palm has all this and more waiting for you.

The Capital Grille restaurant Wine Spectator Awards near Circa residences in Downtown Los Angeles

The Capital Grille 700 W 9th St. Unit B, Los Angeles, CA 90015

There are more than 350 world-class wines awaiting you at The Capital Grille, hailing from nearly every wine-growing region on earth, ranging from Old World and New World gems to little-known labels on the brink of stardom. Their acclaimed dry aged steaks and fresh seafood deserve nothing less than an award-winning wine list. Discover for yourself at their exclusive Wagyu & Wine Event—just $35 per pairing, available through November 1.

Caldo Verde restaurant Wine Spectator Awards near Circa residences in Downtown Los Angeles

Caldo Verde Proper Hotel DTLA 1100 S Broadway Los Angeles, CA 90015

Caldo Verde, the flagship restaurant at Downtown L.A. Proper, is a culinary masterpiece from the James Beard Award-winning team of Chef Suzanne Goin and Restaurateur Caroline Styne. Chef Goin’s menu is a perfect blend of rustic sophistication and authentic Californian cuisine, infused with evocative Mediterranean flavors and bold, hyper-seasonal ingredients sourced from local markets. Enhancing the dining experience, Caroline Styne brings her renowned wine expertise to the table, curating a diverse and adventurous wine list that pairs perfectly with the menu. 

San Laurel at Conrad restaurant Wine Spectator Awards near Circa residences in Downtown Los Angeles

San Laurel at Conrad Los Angeles 100 S Grand Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90012

San Laurel, a signature dining experience from Chef José Andrés, offers the flavors of Spain as seen through a California lens, highlighting the beautiful ingredients of the abundant Golden State. Heralded by the vision of legendary architect Frank Gehry, Conrad Hotel is an elegant oasis with 305 modern rooms, a rooftop terrace with private pool deck, a full-service spa, and locally inspired dining. Framed by dramatic views of the Walt Disney Concert Hall and downtown LA, discover energizing experiences that will ignite your inspiration.

71Above restaurant Wine Spectator Awards near Circa residences in Downtown Los Angeles

71Above US Bank Tower 633 W 5th St. Los Angeles 90071

Enjoy the ultimate dining experience in the heart of downtown LA with 360º breathtaking views, a romantic atmosphere, and vibrant modern American cuisine prepared by Executive Chef Javier Lopez. Elevate your dining experience with their signature cocktails named after LA neighborhoods, craft cocktails, or a glass from the award-winning wine list. Window tables are not guaranteed, but if preferred, please make a note when reserving and they will do their best to accommodate. 

Kato restaurant Wine Spectator Awards near Circa residences in Downtown Los Angeles

Kato Restaurant 777 S Alameda St. Building 1 Suite 114, Los Angeles, CA 90021

Helmed by Chef Jon Yao, Kato serves Omakase-style multi-course feasts in his expansive and polished space in ROW DTLA. Imbued with Taiwanese and Japanese influences, the tasting menu offers contemporary food that is at once simple and complex. The dishes (some of which are made by a local artisan) are as elegant as they are inventive, such as the torn bluefin with caramelized onion or the sea urchin donut with rich uni, hand cut jamon Iberico, and brown butter. Sommelier Hershey Huelves will help you choose the perfect wine pairing from their award-winning list.

La Boucherie restaurant Wine Spectator Awards near Circa residences in Downtown Los Angeles

La Boucherie InterContinental Hotel 900 Wilshire Blvd. Floor 71, Los Angeles, CA 90017

Welcome to the pinnacle of Los Angeles dining! La Boucherie, the acclaimed downtown Los Angeles steak and seafood restaurant, invites diners to the 71st floor to savor a selection of impeccably-prepared classics. Discover immaculate steaks, fresh seafood, and an award-winning wine list of more than 1,200 bottles. With its unmatched ambiance and pulse-quickening views, La Boucherie is an ideal place for special occasions, celebrations, and romantic meals. Private dining is also available.

Majordomo restaurant Wine Spectator Awards near Circa residences in Downtown Los Angeles

Majordomo 1725 Naud St. Los Angeles 90012

Ensconced inside a former warehouse on the edge of Chinatown, Majordōmo delivers a singular take on Asian cuisine, offering noodles and creatively prepared meat and fish in an industrial-chic space. They aim to source a broad range of artisanal wines from producers whose ecological values and commitment to deliciousness match their own. The sommelier team would love to help you select the perfect bottle for your experience. 

LA Prime Steakhouse Wine Spectator Awards near Circa residences in Downtown Los Angeles

LA Prime Steakhouse The Westin Bonaventure Hotel 404 S Figueroa St. Los Angeles, CA 90071

Located on the 35th floor of The Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites, the award-winning LA Prime restaurant offers stunning panoramic views, refreshing cuisine, and refined service. Explore a menu of adventurous flavors with wet-aged prime Chicago beef, seasonal fish, and the freshest shellfish. Paired with an award-winning wine selection, this is an unforgettable dining experience.

Manuela restaurant Wine Spectator Awards near Circa residences in Downtown Los Angeles

Manuela 907 E 3rd St. Los Angeles 90013

Situated at the Hauser & Wirth art complex in the Downtown LA Arts District, Manuela unites chef, farmer and artist to create an authentic and original dining experience. Under the direction of Executive Chef Kris Tominaga, the menu celebrates seasonal ingredients sourced from the best farms and producers in Southern California. Serving a wide range of vegetables, grains, fish, and game, Manuela also features an exemplary bar program, which serves classic cocktails using house-made bitters and tonics. Local beers are on tap, while the carefully selected wine list is designed to pair with the smoke and acid at the heart of Manuela’s menu.

Photo Credits:

Photo #1: The Palm

Photo #2: Mastro’s Ocean Club

Photo #3: The Palm Restaurant

Photo #4: The Capital Grille

Photo #5: Caldo Verde

Photo #6: San Laurel at Conrad Los Angeles

Photo #7: 71Above

Photo #8: Kato Restaurant

Photo #9: La Boucherie

Photo #10: Majordomo

Photo #11: LA Prime Steakhouse

Photo #12: Manuela

Circa’s Guide to a Fabulous Thanksgiving Feast

Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and we’re dreaming of a fabulous feast with all the trimmings!  If cooking is not on your radar, your favorite DTLA restaurants near Circa are dishing up some delicious options, from elegant dining to Thanksgiving meals to-go, and luscious desserts to cap it all off. Need advice in the kitchen? We’ve gathered some tips and tricks to put on a spectacular spread, including plant-based dishes. You’ll also find many opportunities to give back, such as Turkey Trot LA, which benefits The Midnight Mission, St. Vincent Meals on Wheels, and GivingTuesday, which is coming up on November 28.


Mastro's Ocean ClubThanksgiving at Circa residences in downtown Los Angeles

Mastro’s Ocean Club DTLA 1200 S. Figueroa St. Los Angeles, CA 90015

For Circa residents, there’s no place like home. Mastro’s elegant Downtown L.A. location on the ground floor our of building will be open on Thanksgiving, serving their full dinner menu including their famous USDA Prime Steaks, Delectable Seafood, and Award-Winning Wine & Cocktails. You can order their specialty Thanksgiving sides to-go, including Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Creamed Corn, Creamed Spinach, and Green Beans with Sliced Almonds for your own table.

The Palm Restaurant near at Circa residences in downtown Los Angeles

The Palm Restaurant 1100 S. Flower St. Los Angeles 90015

Located in Downtown LA just steps from L.A. LIVE and Crypto.com Arena, The Palm is serving a three-course Thanksgiving Dinner that starts with Butternut Squash Soup, Lobster Bisque, Buffalo Mozzarella Salad, or The Palm Caesar. The main course is Roasted Turkey with Gravy, Stuffing, Green Beans, Sweet Potatoes and Cranberry Sauce. For dessert, choose from Chocolate Pecan Pie or Junior’s Cheesecake. The Palm’s full dinner menu will also be available.

San Laurel at Conrad Thanksgiving near Circa residences in downtown Los Angeles

San Laurel at Conrad Los Angeles 100 S Grand Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90012

San Laurel, a Michelin-rated dining experience from Chef José Andrés, offers the flavors of Spain as seen through a California lens, highlighting the beautiful ingredients of the abundant Golden State. The restaurant is offering a beautiful Thanksgiving feast with a Spanish twist. Start with the Jamón Ibérico de Bellota and follow it up with Mary’s Farm Turkey served with all the fixings. Heralded by the vision of legendary architect Frank Gehry, Conrad Hotel is an elegant oasis framed by dramatic views of the Walt Disney Concert Hall and downtown LA. 

71Above Thanksgiving near Circa residences in downtown Los Angeles

71 Above 633 W 5th St. Los Angeles 90071

Elevate your Thanksgiving celebration with a three-course dinner that starts with Farm Salad, Hiramasa Crudo, Golden Beets, Grilled Octopus or Nori Bucatini Pasta. The entree is roasted Mary’s Turkey Breast, and sides for the table include Black Truffle Mac ‘n Cheese, Grilled Broccolini, Mushroom Stuffing and Pomme Purée. For dessert, choose from Sweet Corn & Blueberries, Horchata Rice Pudding or Stone Fruit Granita. 71Above is the highest restaurant west of the Mississippi and boasts spectacular ocean views from Malibu to Laguna Hills, along with the Los Angeles basin and the surrounding mountain ranges.

Manuela restaurant Thanksgiving near Circa residences in downtown Los Angeles

Manuela 907 E 3rd St. Los Angeles 90013

Located at the Hauser & Wirth art complex in the Downtown LA Arts District, Manuela is serving a prix fixe Family Style Thanksgiving Feast. First course is a Ham Hock & Potato Soup per person, with Cream Biscuits and Baby Market Lettuces served family style. For mains, choose from Smoked Turkey Breast & Dark Meat Confit, Col. Newsom’s Preacher Ham, Liberty Farms Duck Breast, Diver Scallops, or Oyster & Trumpet Mushroom Popover. Family-style sides include Mashed Yukon Potatoes & Gravy, Calvados Cranberry Relish, Chicken Sausage Stuffing, Sweet Potato & Delicata, and Braised Green Beans. Dessert options include Pumpkin Pie, Miso Sweet Potato Pie, Chocolate Lava Cake, and vegan/gluten-free Iced Pumpkin Cake.


Majordomo restaurant Thanksgiving near Circa residences in downtown Los Angeles

Majordomo 1725 Naud St. Los Angeles 90012

Chef David Chang’s Majordomo is offering two Thanksgiving Bo Ssäm Meals to-go. The Bo Ssäm Meal, which feeds up to eight people, features whole bone-in smoked & glazed pork butt; ssäm (bibb lettuces, perilla leaf) and condiments: ssamjang, ginger scallion, escabeche, hoisin and kimchi. The Bo Ssäm Feast, which feeds 8-12 people, includes the whole bone-in pork butt, ssäm and condiments. The spread includes kimchi apple salad, grilled greens with xo dressing, bing buns with hot honey butter, potato mash with raclette cheese sauce, and white rice. Save room for pandan pie with coconut whip.  Reheating and serving instructions are included.

Wexler’s Deli Thanksgiving near Circa residences in downtown Los Angeles

Wexler’s Deli 317 S. Broadway, Los Angeles 90013

Located in the Grand Central Market, Wexler’s Deli is offering a Smoked Bird Thanksgiving Dinner to-go, featuring a whole smoked turkey that serves 4-6. The dinner includes all the fixin’s including Drippings Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Roasted Green Beans with shallots & thyme, Challah Stuffing, Santa Monica Farmers Market Big Salad with champagne dill vinaigrette, Autumn Squash Soup, and Sourdough Rolls. Every Smoked Bird Dinner includes a free Thanksgiving Leftover Kit to make Turkey Reubens, including Rye Bread, Russian Dressing, Sauerkraut and Swiss Cheese. There’s also a Pumpkin or Pecan Pie from Cake Monkey and Wexler’s Caviar from Poland.

Fat & Flour pie shop Thanksgiving near Circa residences in downtown Los Angeles

Fat & Flour 317 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90013

While you’re shopping at the Grand Central Market, make sure you visit Fat & Flour, a tiny pie shop from Los Angeles chef and author Nicole Rucker. Rucker is known internationally for her rustic desserts and has won several awards for her homespun pies, including the 2012 National Pie Championship, KCRW Good Food Pie contest, and a Star Chef award for baking. Her first cookbook, Dappled: Baking Recipes for Fruit Lovers, was recently nominated for a James Beard Award for baking.

Otium restaurant pies for hanksgiving near Circa residences in downtown Los Angeles

Otium 222 S Hope St. Los Angeles 90012

Otium is offering a limited number of Thanksgiving Pies from pastry chef Courtney Park including Pumpkin with Toasted Marshmallow⁠, Apple Cranberry Crumble with Vanilla Chantilly Cream⁠, and Pecan with Salted Caramel Sauce⁠. Place your order at Toast by Sunday, November 19 for pick-up on Wednesday, November 22 from 11am to 6pm.

Butterball Turkey Thanksgiving near Circa residences in downtown Los Angeles

Butterball Amazon Alexa Skill

Ready to talk turkey? Ask Alexa. With the Butterball Skill for Amazon Alexa, Butterball Turkey Talk-Line experts will help you host like a boss with turkey preparation how-tos, tips, and recipe inspiration. Butterball Turkey Talk-Line experts are poultry pros that have been giving sage advice for years, and they’re here to help you put a little swagger in your stuffing. If you own an Echo Show, the Butterball skill will also cue up short how-to videos that make it easy to choose, thaw, roast, stuff and carve a turkey. They’ll even show you where to place a meat thermometer, and give you a pep talk to boot!

Inhabitat plant-based recepies for Thanksgiving near Circa residences in downtown Los Angeles

Plant-based recipes for Thanksgiving

For most of us, Thanksgiving dinner is not complete without a turkey on the table. But if you trend toward vegetarianism, veganism or flexitarianism, luckily there are amazing plant-based dishes that you can prepare for a mouth-watering Thanksgiving feast, making it easier than ever to skip the turkey. Inhabitat, an online guide to green design ideas and innovations, offers some fresh ideas for main dishes that will replace the turkey on your table, plus some side dish and dessert ideas that will keep the food at your celebration completely plant-based.

Turkey Trot LA Thanksgiving benefit near Circa residences in downtown Los Angeles

Turkey Trot LA

Trot before you feast, and help fundraise for The Midnight Mission. Run/Walk a 5k or 10k course and enjoy a scenic route without traffic that will take you around Grand Park, past the world-famous Disney Concert Hall, the Broad Museum, the Museum of Contemporary Art, and down historic Spring Street, one of the oldest streets in Los Angeles. Thanksgiving morning. Thursday, Nov. 23, 2023. Packet pick up opens at 6:30 AM. The race starts and finishes in front of City Hall at 200 N Spring St.

St. Vincents Meals on Wheels charity for Thanksgiving near Circa residences in downtown Los Angeles

St. Vincent Meals on Wheels

St. Vincent Meals on Wheels prepares and delivers nutritious meals to homebound seniors and other vulnerable residents across Los Angeles, regardless of age, illness, disability, race, religion or ability to pay. Every meal meets or exceeds all federal and local nutritional standards, and is high in fiber and low in sugar. Clients receive special meals tailored to their medical protocols including low sodium, renal for kidney patients and low vitamin K for heart patients. They also cater to clients’ personal preferences, including vegetarian meals. 

GivingTuesday global movement to promote generosity

GivingTuesday

Nov 28 GivingTuesday is a global movement unleashing the power of radical generosity. GivingTuesday was created in 2012 as a simple idea: a day that encourages people to do good. Since then, it has grown into a year-round global phenomenon that inspires hundreds of millions of people to give, collaborate, and celebrate generosity. Whether it’s making someone smile, helping a neighbor or stranger out, showing up for an issue or people we care about, or giving some of what we have to those who need our help, every act of generosity counts, and everyone has something to contribute toward building a better world.

Photo credits:

Photo #1: Butterball

Photo #2: Mastro’s 

Photo #3: The Palm Restaurant

Photo #4: San Laurel at Conrad

Photo #5: 71 Above

Photo #6: Manuela

Photo #7: Majordomo

Photo #8: Wexler’s Deli

Photo #9: Fat & Flour

Photo #10: Otium

Photo #11: Butterball

Photo #12: Inhabitat

Photo #13: Turkey Trot LA

Photo #14: St. Vincent Meals on Wheels

Photo #15: GivingTuesday

The Season of Gratitude: Celebrate Thanksgiving in DTLA

Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and we’re dreaming of a fabulous feast with all the trimmings!  If cooking is not on your radar, your favorite DTLA restaurants near Circa are dishing up some delicious fare to share, from elegant dining to Thanksgiving meals to-go, and luscious desserts to cap it all off. This is the season of gratitude and giving back. Spread the holiday spirit by donating to a worthy cause like St. Vincent Meals on Wheels or work up an appetite at LA’s iconic Turkey Trot, which benefits The Midnight Mission. 

Mastro's Ocean Club Thanksgiving near Circa residences in Downtown Los Angeles

Mastro’s Ocean Club DTLA 1200 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90015

For Circa residents, there’s no place like home! Mastro’s new Downtown L.A. location on the ground floor our of building is offering a lavish Thanksgiving dinner to-go with a $350 four-person spread. Each package includes a ready-to-grill wet-aged prime rib and side dish favorites like caesar salad, garlic mashed potatoes, creamed corn, green beans, and their signature bananas foster butter cake. If you’re feeling extra-indulgent, you can upgrade to lobster mashed potatoes for an extra $20. Or dine-in to enjoy the highest quality steaks and seafood, with exceptional service in a sophisticated atmosphere. 

San Laurel at Conrad Hotel Thanksgiving near Circa residences in Downtown Los Angeles

San Laurel at Conrad Los Angeles 100 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012

San Laurel, a signature dining experience from Chef José Andrés, offers the flavors of Spain as seen through a California lens, highlighting the beautiful ingredients of the abundant Golden State. The restaurant is offering a pre-fixe Thanksgiving dinner for $140 a person, featuring traditional dishes with a Spanish twist. Heralded by the vision of legendary architect Frank Gehry, Conrad Hotel is an elegant oasis with 305 modern rooms, a rooftop terrace with private pool deck, a full-service spa, and locally inspired dining. Framed by dramatic views of the Walt Disney Concert Hall and downtown LA, discover energizing experiences that will ignite your inspiration.


Caldo Verde Thanksgiving near Circa residences in Downtown Los Angeles

Caldo Verde DTLA Proper Hotel 1100 S Broadway Los Angeles, CA 90015

Commence the holiday season with friends and family for a memorable meal at the Proper Hotel’s casually elegant signature restaurant. Indulge in classic courses, a curated spread of desserts, and boutique wines as you celebrate Thanksgiving. The James Beard Award-winning team of chefs Suzanne Goin and restaurateur Caroline Styne blend local flavors and specialty wines with old California influences. LA-based artistry runs throughout, from Morgan Peck ceramics and lighting, to a pair of Judson Studios stained glassworks. Historic windows bathe the architectural space in natural light, while outdoor seating opens onto the bustle of Broadway. 

Le Petit Paris Thanksgiving near Circa residences in Downtown Los Angeles

Le Petit Paris 418 S Spring St. Los Angeles, CA 90013

Le Petit Paris is offering a pre-fixe Thanksgiving meal priced at $85 per person and $40 per child.  Choices include turkey rolade, sea bass with herbs, mushroom risotto, and a decadent selection of sweets. Housed inside the historic El Dorado Building, Le Petit Paris is the vision of Cannes-based restauranteurs David and Fanny Rolland, bringing a quintessential brasserie dining experience to Downtown LA’s Historic Core.  

71Above Thanksgiving near Circa residences in Downtown Los Angeles

71 Above 633 W 5th St. 71st floor Los Angeles, CA 90071

The highest restaurant west of the Mississippi is serving an elevated three-course Thanksgiving Dinner, featuring Mary’s Turkey Breast and family-style sides like pomme purée, mushroom stuffing, roasted carrots, and mac & cheese. For dessert choose between passion fruit curd and pineapple foam. Pricing is $95 for adults, with optional $54 wine pairing, and $45 for the Children’s Dinner.

LOAM at Ace DTLA Thanksgiving near Circa residences in Downtown Los Angeles

LOAM at Ace DTLA 927 S Broadway Los Angeles, CA 90015

Enjoy a delicious seasonal three course pre-fix menu for $98 per person. Chef Josh Guarneri has prepared traditional dishes with a twist, such as chicory salad, roasted kabocha squash soup, cider brined turkey, wild mushroom risotto, pumpkin tart and mulled wine poached pear. LOAM is offering both dine in and takeaway options for everyone. 

H&H Brazilian Steakhouse Thanksgiving near Circa residences in Downtown Los Angeles

H&H Brazilian Steakhouse 518 W 7th St. Los Angeles, CA 90014

H&H will be open all day on Thanksgiving, Thursday, November 24 offering their specially priced $65/per person AYCE churrasco menu that includes the usual 16 cuts of meat and sides, plus freshly carved turkey with all of the fixings – stuffing, gravy, sweet potato casserole and cranberry sauce – included for no additional cost.

Fat & Flour Thanksgiving near Circa residences in Downtown Los Angeles

Fat & Flour Grand Central Market 317 S Broadway Los Angeles, CA 90013

Order your Thanksgiving pie from Fat and Flour, a tiny pie shop in Grand Central Market from Los Angeles chef and author Nicole Rucker. Rucker is known internationally for her rustic desserts and has won several awards for her homespun pies, including the 2012 National Pie Championship, KCRW Good Food Pie contest, and a Star Chef award for baking. Her first cookbook, Dappled: Baking Recipes for Fruit Lovers, was recently nominated for a James Beard Award for baking.

Turkey Trot Thanksgiving charity run near Circa residences in Downtown Los Angeles

Turkey Trot 200 N Spring St. Los Angeles, CA 90012.

Nov 24 Don’t miss LA’s best Thanksgiving tradition! Run/walk a 5k or 10k before you feast and help fundraise for The Midnight Mission. Enjoy a historic course along Spring Street, referred to as the Wall Street of the West. You’ll pass by such notable buildings as the Continental Building (LA’s first skyscraper), the Walt Disney Concert Hall and more! What a great way to see the city without traffic. The race starts and finishes in front of City Hall. Packet pick up opens at 6:30 AM. Arrive early!


St. Vincent Meals on Wheels Thanksgiving charity near Circa residences in Downtown Los Angeles

St. Vincent Meals on Wheels

Over 250,000 seniors in Los Angeles County are at risk of hunger. St. Vincent Meals on Wheels prepares and delivers nutritious meals to homebound seniors and other vulnerable residents throughout Los Angeles, regardless of age, illness, disability, race, religion or ability to pay. For many seniors, St. Vincent Meals on Wheels is a vital lifeline.

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Photo #1: Baltaire Restaurant

Photo #2: Mastro’s Ocean Club

Photo #3: Conrad Los Angeles

Photo #4: Caldo Verde

Photo #5: Le Petit Paris

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Photo #7: LOAM at Ace DTLA

Photo #8: H&H Brazilian Steakhouse

Photo #9: Fat & Flour

Photo #10: Turkey Trot

Photo #11: St. Vincent Meals on Wheels