Friendsgiving Done Right

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Thanksgiving is typically a family holiday. The whole extended family crammed into one house to eat dinner, watch the parade and watch the football game, it could get a little cramped. You might not make time for your friends for the holiday. This year, start a new tradition and host a Friendsgiving party! Pick a weekend evening and gather your closest pals for a night of bonding and feasting.

Plan Ahead. Don’t try to wing it at the last minute. Take the pressure off of the host/hostess and make it a potluck. Designate dishes to every guest so that the host isn’t stuck cooking everything. A good rule to go by is that the host is in charge of the turkey and the gravy. Everyone else should handle everything else. But don’t leave it to the last moment. Make a spreadsheet and share it around so everyone can pick their dish.

Take the Party Outside. Instead of cramming all of your friends into your apartment, why not take them out instead? There won’t be many restaurants open on Thanksgiving Day but if you’re Friendsgiving feast isn’t on the holiday, you’re safe. Since Friendsgiving is a non-traditional holiday, it’s only fitting that you should have a non-traditional dinner. Why not feast at Tokyo Japanese Steakhouse? Try some delicious sushi and hibachi with all of your friends. Make sure to get the green tea flavored ice cream for dessert. The Little Missouri Grille is a great place to find everything from burgers and steaks to omelettes and breakfast burritos. Outlaws Bar & Grille is also a great place to find tons of different dishes. Get the best of both worlds with Surf and Turf or try something a little different with a gemelli pasta. They have tons of great dishes that definitely won’t disappoint.

Drinks. Friends coming together usually means having some drinks. Make it easier by taking everyone out to the bar. City Bar is a perfect option with great cocktails and drink specials. Take out two birds with one stone and head to Outlaws Bar & Grille for dinner and drinks. You won’t be disappointed by the dinner or the drinks! You’ll be able to manage your rowdy friends a little better with a few drinks yourself. Maybe. Don’t quote us on that.

Do you host a Friendsgiving dinner for your pals? What are your tips and tricks for making it the most fun? Let us know on Facebook and Twitter.