The Thanksgiving holiday is upon us, meaning it's time to find your stretchy pants and to think about what you're thankful for this year.
Whether you'll be feasting with family and friends or doing something unrelated to overeating, we've got a roundup of Thanksgiving-themed things to do (and get) in preparation for the big day. From beer and wine shops to bakeries, Hoodline crunched the numbers to find Fort Lauderdale's top go-tos for the holiday, using both Yelp data and our own methodology to produce a curated list of where to head.
Trader Joe's
Bal Harbour's Trader Joe's, located at 1560 N. Federal Highway, is a top choice for groceries, with Yelpers giving the grocery store 4.5 stars out of 9 reviews. The store has everything for holiday gatherings — including appetizers, staples for any feast, beer and wine, and plenty of seasonal deserts.
Honeybee Sweetery
For freshly baked sweets, look no further than Honeybee Sweetery, situated at 3007 W. Commercial Blvd., Suite 101. With five stars out of 88 reviews on Yelp, the bakery and cafe has proven to be a local favorite.
Yelpers rave about the cookies, cakes and pies, any of which would look good on the table after the big meal. If you're looking to go beyond the season's usual suspects this year, two of the shop's specialties are banana swirl cake and chocolate chip cookies.
Sweeter Days Bake Shop
Poinsettia Heights's Sweeter Days Bake Shop, located at 1497 N. Federal Highway, is another top choice for baked goods, with Yelpers giving the bakery 4.5 stars out of 219 reviews.
Impress guests with cupcakes, cakes or cookies to put a sweet touch at the end of dinner. Yelpers are especially keen on the shop's cupcakes, which come in various flavors and designs.
To help you get the goods, here's a roundup of Fort Lauderdale's top beer and wine shops.
Primo Liquors and Fine Wine
Finally, when it comes to adult beverages, Rio Vista's Primo Liquors and Fine Wine, located at 700 S. Federal Highway, is a go-to, with Yelpers giving the beverage store five stars out of 45 reviews.
The shop boasts a wide selection of spirts, wines and beers, and Yelpers tend to appreciate staff's assistance selecting the perfect bottle of wine or craft beer for any occasion or meal.
