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 Raleigh's top go-to spots for the holiday, using both Yelp data and our own methodology to produce a curated list.
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 Raleigh's top beer and wine shops.
1. Peace Street Market
Topping the list is the Peace Street Market. Located at 804 W. Peace St., the spot to score beer, wine and spirits and more is the highest-rated beer, wine and spirits spot in Raleigh, boasting 4.5 stars out of 51 reviews on Yelp.
2. Raleigh Wine Shop
Next up is the Raleigh Wine Shop, situated at 126 Glenwood Ave. With 4.5 stars out of 55 reviews on Yelp, the spot to score beer, wine and spirits has proven to be a local favorite.
3. Pelagic Beer & Wine
Pelagic Beer & Wine, located at 300 Pace St., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the spot to score beer, wine and spirits and more five stars out of 22 reviews.
Responsible for dessert, but haven't got the time or energy? Head to one of Raleigh's top bakeries, all of which are cranking out autumnal-inspired baked goods and sweet treats perfect for Thanksgiving.
1. Burney's Sweets & More
Topping the list is Burney's Sweets & More. Located at 4500 Falls of Neuse Road, Suite #100, the bakery is the highest-rated bakery in Raleigh, boasting 4.5 stars out of 39 reviews on Yelp.
2. Raleigh French Bakery
Next up is the Raleigh French Bakery, situated at 1213 Hillsborough St. With four stars out of 68 reviews on Yelp, the bakery has proven to be a local favorite.
3. Boulted Bread
Boulted Bread, located at 614 W. South St., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the bakery, which offers coffee and tea and more, 4.5 stars out of 222 reviews.
As friends and family prepare to gather, head to one of Raleigh's best grocery stores to stock up on supplies before it's too late.
1. Trader Joe's
Topping the list is Trader Joe's. Located at 3000 Wake Forest Road, the grocery store is the highest rated grocery store in Raleigh, boasting 4.5 stars out of 154 reviews on Yelp.
2. Lidl
Next up is Lidl, situated at 4308 Wake Forest Road. With four stars out of 48 reviews on Yelp, the grocery store has proven to be a local favorite.
3. Harris Teeter
Harris Teeter, located at 2603 Glenwood Ave., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the grocery store four stars out of 12 reviews.
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