Holiday Meals to Spice Up the Season

If you’re looking for takeout options for the holidays, try these local offerings from restaurants and catering businesses

The holiday season is all about spreading cheer, and these local kitchens aim to do just that with make-it-yourself meal sets. From now until the New Year’s Day, enjoy these meals with dishes ranging from seafood to desserts. For additions to this list, email details to joannakaren18@gmail.com for possible inclusion. 

Courtesy of Red Rabbit

Red Rabbit

201 N. Washington Ave., Minneapolis

The Christmas meal kit serves six to eight people and features Manhattan loin, shrimp scampi, roasted carrots, pecan and agave Brussels sprouts, garlic mashed potatoes, and more. All meal items are available à la carte. Choose from other options for charcuterie boards as well. Order now until Dec. 20. Pick up is available on Dec. 23. 

Revival Minneapolis

4537 Nicollet Ave., Minneapolis

Revival Smoked Meats is offering a selection of holiday take-and-bake options. Choose between glazed ham and smoked brisket. Enjoy sides of mac and cheese, candied yams, creamed spinach with mushrooms, and more. Add your favorite flavor of pie to complete the meal, with options for French silk, pecan, banana cream, and butterscotch. Pick up is available on Dec. 23. 

Butcher & the Boar

901 N. 3rd St. Suite 195, Minneapolis

Enjoy a first taste of this upcoming restaurant’s flavorful food. The special holiday meal kit includes a whole long rib with tabasco molasses and tortilla slaw, buffalo-roasted Brussels sprouts with lemon crème fraiche, cornbread, cheesy grits, roasted sweet potatoes, and more. The holiday meal will serve up to four people. Pick up is available on Dec. 23. 

Courtesy of Mason Jar Kitchen & Bar

Mason Jar Kitchen & Bar

1565 Cliff Road, Eagan

This Christmas feast features prime rib with beef au jus, cheesy au gratin potatoes, garlic-butter asparagus, salad, and dinner rolls. The meal serves up to six guests. Options for other additions include Atlantic salmon, honey-glazed ham, bread pudding, French silk pie, cinnamon rolls, and more. Order now until Dec. 21. Heat-and-serve pickup is available Dec. 23 and Dec. 24; hot-and-ready pickup is available on Dec. 24.

Reverie Cafe & Bar

1517 E. 35th St., Minneapolis

This local cafe and bar has two options for holiday meals: a snack board appetizer kit and a winter holiday meal kit. Each option is completely plant-based. The meal kit features a mixed green salad with lemongrass matcha dressing, baked yuca frites, smoked gouda mac and cheese, and more, and will serve four to six people. Pick up is available on Dec. 23. 

Courtesy of D’Amico Catering

D’Amico Catering

Various pickup locations

This catering business offers an abundance of holiday dinner options. The dinner table option includes a salad, an entrée, side dishes, and a dessert. Brunch with caramel rolls and roasted potatoes is also offered, as well as a crepe cake, cream puffs, and a spread option with hors d’oeuvres for up to four guests. Order now until Dec. 19.