Art, eats & excursions: 11 local outings for a perfect purple-tier Thanksgiving break

Take a hike, tour a graveyard…chase down the ice cream man? It’s the 650’s guide to an eventful (but socially-distanced) Turkey Day vacay. (Clockwise from top:) Harley Farms in Pescadero; a double soft serve cone (with sprinkles) from Mister Softee; A recent Sunday sunset on Pacifica’s Mori Ridge trail; the stained-glass ceilings of the mausoleum at Cypress Lawn. (Photos by Philip Wartena,;Elena Kadvany; Kate Bradshaw; & Charles Russo) Well, it’s no surprise ...

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Why cook — it’s 2020: Our guide to ordering Thanksgiving meals on the Peninsula

Where to get smoked turkey, a prime rib feast, Meyer lemon pie and more for a socially-distanced Thanksgiving… Camper in Menlo Park is offering a to-go Thanksgiving spread, including sides, stuffing, fresh bread and desserts. (Image courtesy of Camper) We all know this Thanksgiving isn’t going to feel normal. Many of us are staying home and scaling down instead of spending much-needed time with extended family and friends. Consider taking the glass-half-full approach ...

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