The Thanksgiving holiday is coming up, which means it's time to find your stretchy pants and think about what you're thankful for this year.
Whether you'll be feasting with family and friends or spending a quiet Nov. 28, we've got a roundup of Thanksgiving-themed things to do and get in preparation for the big day. From groceries to beer and wine shops to bakeries, Hoodline crunched the numbers to find Arlington's top go-to spots for the holiday, using both Yelp data and our own methodology to produce a curated list.
Responsible for dessert, but haven't got the time or energy? Head to one of Arlington's top bakeries, all of which are cranking out autumnal-inspired baked goods and sweet treats perfect for Thanksgiving.
1. Cake-Aholics Bakery
Topping the list is Cake-Aholics Bakery. Located at 4201 W. Green Oaks Blvd., Suite 416, in West Arlington, it's the highest-rated bakery in Arlington, boasting 4.5 stars out of 34 reviews on Yelp.
2. Kenner's Kolache Bakery
Next up is West Arlington's Kenner's Kolache Bakery, situated at 2812 S. Cooper St. With four stars out of 50 reviews on Yelp, the bakery has proven to be a local favorite.
Not everyone can pull off the perfect home-cooked side dish. What you can do — so long as you're 21 or older — is come prepared with a six-pack of quality beer or a fitting bottle of wine. To help you get the goods, here's a roundup of Arlington's top beer and wine shops.
1. Spec's Wines, Spirits & Finer Foods
Topping the list is East Arlington's Spec's Wines, Spirits & Finer Foods, situated at 3909 S. Cooper St. With 4.5 stars out of 10 reviews on Yelp, the spot to score beer, wine and spirits has proven to be a local favorite.
As friends and family prepare to gather, head to one of Arlington's best grocery stores to stock up on supplies before it's too late.
1. Kroger Food Stores
Topping the list is Kroger Food Stores. Located at 5701 W. Pleasant Ridge Road in West Arlington, it's the highest-rated grocery store in Arlington, boasting four stars out of 20 reviews on Yelp.
2. Winco Foods
Then there's Southwest Arlington's WinCo Foods, situated at 4620 S. Cooper St. With four stars out of 33 reviews on Yelp, the grocery store has proven to be a local favorite.
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