By Danielle Davies
Thanksgiving eve has long been known as the biggest drinking day of the year. And it’s no wonder – with hundreds of thousands of “new adults’ returning to their family homes from college or jobs elsewhere, it’s a given that bars nationwide will be home to mini reunions each Thanksgiving Eve. For those of us on the other side of 35, however, Thanksgiving eve usually means meal prepping. If you fit into this category, it can be tough not to feel left out of all the pre-holiday festivities.
Well, we’ve got good news for all the turkey preppers out there — the Thanksgiving fun is around all weekend long! Here are five ways to wet your whistle this Thanksgiving weekend.
- Order in.
That’s right! You can always go out, but there’s no reason not to bring the party to you. From wines and beer to spirits and more spirits, Cirque Liquor Store in Somers Point has you covered from an intimate night with your closest friends to a full-blown Thanksgiving night party. And while you might shell out a pretty penny during a big liquor store run, you’re saving in the long run — bar cocktails can be pricey! Cirque Liquor Store is located at 1 MacArthur Circle, Somers Point. See CircleLiquors.com.
- Pair your cerveza with a taco.
If you haven’t heard the news, let us enlighten you. Las Olas Taqueria, which has been keeping the bellies of Upper Township residents full of delicious tacos for several years, now has a second location in Caroline’s by the Bay. And there’s nothing better than anything other than turkey on Thanksgiving weekend. Get there for sudsy brews, plenty of fun, and now, Cali-style Mexican food. Your taste buds will thank you. Caroline’s by the Bay is located at 450 Bay Ave., Somers Point. See CarolinesNJ.com.
- Consider breakfast.
While your days and evenings might be spent cleaning up after house guests or some frantic Christmas shopping, you still have breakfast. And people, there’s no better place for breakfast than at Charlie’s. Yes, that Charlie’s. Get there from 9 to 11 a.m. for Sunday breakfast, indulge in one of their nearly famous pork rolls, egg and cheese sandwiches, and toast (with a Bloody Mary) to a fun and festive holiday season. Charlie’s is located at 800 Shore Rd., Somers Point. See CharliesBar.com.
- Go for the game.
For many families, football is a Thanksgiving tradition. Between fighting over the mashed potatoes and doling out the gravy, guests are tuned in to whatever game happens to be front and center. There’s no reason to limit your football to Thursday this weekend. Head to The Roost at Harbor Pines for Sunday football, and Sunday football specials including $10 draft pitchers, $3.50 bottled beer, $5 off appetizers, $2 off flatbreads, and more. Harbor Pines is located at 500 St. Andrews Drive, EHT. See HarborPines.com.
- Celebrate independence.
This may be the season for thanks and giving, but it’s also a great time to celebrate independent craft brewer Somers Point Brewing Company (SOPO). Get there for Third Nipple, a Belgian Tripel with a 9%ABV, or keep things easy with Big Nose Blonde Ale, a 5/3%ABV. Either way, you’re in good hands and even better spirits at SOPO. Somers Point Brewing Company is located at 705 W. New York Ave., Somers Point. See SomersPointBrewing.com.
