Christmas is in *checks calendar* less than two weeks, and it’s not too late to take a deep breath, order tasty food from a local restaurant, specialty shop or catering company and sit back and enjoy the holidays.
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Baguette Magic
Order for pickup Dec. 22 to Dec. 24
Snag your holiday pastries and breakfast items from Baguette Magic. Order from goodies like pain au chocolat, coffee cake and take and bake quiches.
Hamby Holiday to-go
48 hour advance notice required
From small bites to big meals, Hamby’s got it all this holiday season. Choose from a package that serves 12 — think tea sandwiches, meatballs and mini tomato pies — or from a la carte items like crab cakes, holiday whipped feta dip and smoked salmon lox. Call (843) 725-4035, email niki@hambycatering.com or order online at hambycatering.com.
Lewis Barbecue holiday takeout
Preorder all of the meats your heart desires from Lewis Barbecue this holiday season; head to lewisbarbecue.com to order its “famous” Wednesday special, prime rib, as well as a wide variety of meats and sides. Food is chilled and ready to reheat.
NICO’s Wellington to-go
Order by Dec. 18
You can order beef and turkey wellingtons (dishes coated with pate and wrapped in puff pastry) from NICO this holiday season; these entrees are meant to feed four to six people. You can also order additional to-go items, from fresh raw oysters to beef tartare. Head to nicoshemcreek.com to check out all the options and place your order now.
King BBQ
Order by Dec. 17
Order holiday packages or a la carte items from King BBQ this season. Packages (choose from lamb, duck or ham) include a cup of yuzu apricot jam, Hawaiian rolls, a quart each of roasted brussels, miso maple kabocha squash and rice cakes au gratin. You can also order a la carte items like spare ribs, pork butt and smoked whole duck. Email benlikestoparty@kingbbq.com to place your order.
Indaco holiday lasagnas to-go
Order by Dec. 18
Email indaco@theindigoroad.com to order lasagnas for up to 12 people ($125). The 9-by-13-inch pan of fresh ingredients can be prepared with red sauce CAB Bolognese or white spinach, artichoke and mushroom. Pick up is Dec. 23 or Dec. 24.
Poogan’s Porch Christmas dinner to-go
Order by Dec. 21
Enjoy to-go holiday meals from Poogan’s, including dishes like turkey and prime rib, savory sides and pies. You can order as little or as much as you want. Pick up is Dec. 24.
Martin’s Bar-B-Que Joint
Order by Dec. 18
Celebrate the holidays at home with dishes from Martin’s that include prime rib, half smoked ham and full smoked turkey. Snag a la carte smoked meats by the pound as well as seasonal Southern sides and fresh-baked pies. Order online now.
Halls Signature Events to-go
Order Christmas dinner by Dec. 17 and New Year’s Eve by Dec. 24
Choose from two holiday packages from Halls Signature Events this year, with decadent dishes like twice-baked potatoes and prime rib and the option to add classic Halls side dishes like lobster mac ‘n’ cheese and pepper jack cream corn.
The 2023 Holiday Haul from Counter Cheesemongers
Counter Cheesemongers has all your cheesy needs filled this holiday season with a spread that feeds up to 12 people and includes a variety of cheeses, natch, as well as jam, chocolate and buttery crackers. Packages start at $135 and can be ordered online.
Christmas dinner to-go from Merc and Mash
Order by Dec. 17
Choose from three options for your main course, two sides and a dessert. You can also order sides and desserts a la carte. Learn more and order online at mercandmash.com.
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