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We're all about the cooking on Thanksgiving. We cannot wait to one day have our own place someday (an apartment with three roommates doesn't count) and invite the whole family for a dinner we cooked ourselves. No potluck -- we're kind of control freaks like that. But we understand that most other people aren't quite as neurotic, and some might even enjoy -- gasp! -- a night out at a restaurant. So we've cobbled together a list of places that will be open, featuring turkey specials, etc. It's pretty long, so long that while our original intentions were to do all in one post, we've decided it'll be best to split them up. This time, Palm Beach County.

• Gigi's Tavern: $26.95 per adult, $10.95 for kids under 12. That includes pumpkin soup or salad, turkey breast with cornbread stuffing, sweet potato casserole, green beans amandine, mashed potatoes, apple cobbler or pumpkin pie and a glass of wine or a non-alcoholic beverage. That sounds like a lot of food for under $30. Perhaps there's a catch? Or perhaps we're just too jaded?

• Bogart's Bar & Grill: soup or salad, roast turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce, sweet potatoes, green beans, pumpkin cheesecake or pecan pie will set you back just $24.95 for those 21 and older. We're not sure if it costs less for young 'uns, or if they eat for free or not at all. And if you're not so much into the turkey, you can order from the regular menu too.

• La Cigale: This one's a little pricier at $32 per person, half that for kids under 12, and there are seatings at 3 p.m., 5 p.m., and 7 p.m. You get butternut squash soup, Caesar salad or smoked salmon salad, roast turkey with chestnut stuffing, brussels sprouts, mashed potatoes, and gravy. Or for the turkey-phobic (don't laugh -- we have a cousin like this), there's leg of lamb or wild Atlantic salmon. And for dessert, apple tart or cranberry pie or ice cream, and coffee or tea. (Wonder if an ice cream + cranberry tart is an option.)

• Sundy House Restaurant has something going on for Thanksgiving. If only they'd answer the phone. Perhaps try after 6 p.m., when they open for dinner.

• Banana Boat: They'll have the regular menu, but starting at 11 a.m., you'll be able to get a turkey or ham dish for $15.95, with mashed potatoes, stuffing and a vegetable.

• Poppies Restaurant & Deli: they've got two seatings, at 4 p.m. and 6 p.m., for which you need reservations. You've got three main course choices: turkey with the trimmings, poached salmon, or sliced beef brisket. With that, you get a salad, fresh green beans, dinner rolls, stuffing, sweet or mashed potatoes, a non-alcoholic drink and a special holiday dessert, all for $21.95 for adults or $16.95 for kids 10 and under.

Palm Beach County restaurant happenings [Sun-Sentinel]

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