The Chicago Traveler

Thanksgiving is perhaps my favorite holiday, but I can’t imagine putting together an entire holiday feast. If you want to leave the cooking to the professionals this Thanksgiving, make reservations at one of these restaurants that will be open on the special day (Nov 22).
The Chicago Diner ($35.95-$40.95; $20.95 for kids): 3411 N Halsted St; 773-935-6696
12 noon – 6:00 p.m.
Multi-course vegan menu and raw dinner with selections like roasted “turkey” (tofu roulade), “beefy Wellington” (pastry crust with seitan mushroom pate and tofu filling), pumpkin ravioli, sweet potato soufflé, savory herbed loaf, and pumpkin cheesecake.
http://www.veggiediner.com/
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In a town known for its hot dogs, pizzas, and Italian beefs, some folks need to take a break with something light and fresh. Karyn’s Fresh Corner is a raw-food restaurant, which means it doesn’t serve food that has been heated over 110°F (43°C). Eating raw food provides many healthy benefits. Heating and/or cooking food often destroys its enzymes, which the body needs for metabolic functions. Eating food without enzymes can make digestion more difficult and may even lead to toxicity within the body.
But don’t equate raw food with “rabbit food.” Raw food is much more than just salad or …read more

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