It's the most wonderful time of the year! So, don’t let Covid-19 be the Grinch that stole your Christmas cheer. Even the biggest Scrooges are more desperate than ever to salvage some holiday fun. Some folks are decking the halls for the very first time. Others have amped up their holiday decorama in an effort to end 2020 on a bright note. ‘Tis the season to sparkle after all, and your holiday meal should be no less festive than your holiday home decor.
We’re all hungry for sweet seasonal relief. With fewer options for celebrating, a nicely prepared meal becomes all the more appreciated, and Irving has delicious options for those who don’t want to cook. Local eateries will be whipping up gourmet meals for you and yours to enjoy from the comforts of home on Christmas Eve and Day. And some Irving favorites will be open for socially distanced dining if you prefer to go out. Dining-in or to-go, all of the holiday dinner offerings featured below are surely scrumptious... and gifting yourself a chef prepared meal is not only a nice treat for you, it helps the restaurants too.
Put Some Joy On Your Table from Boston Market
5487 N MacArthur Blvd | 972.756.0772 | 2705 N Belt Line Rd | 972.594.6014
Boston Market is celebrating the 2020 holiday season by offering a variety of holiday meal options, all designed to help you spend less time cooking and more time with those who matter most.
Holiday Heat & Serve: Chilled complete meals that include entrees, appetizers, sides and pies to feed from four to 12 for as little as $10 per-person are fully cooked and ready when you are. Complete meals offer a choice of Rotisserie Prime Rib, Spiral–Sliced Ham, Whole Roasted Turkey or a combination of Turkey Breast & Honey-Glazed Ham. Pick 'em up between December 17 and January 1. In addition, home delivered holiday meals can be shipped directly to your doorstep in time for Christmas. Order by December 17.
À La Carte: Bringing a side or rounding out the holiday meal? À la carte entrees, sides and whole pies can also be pre-ordered ahead of time and picked up in-restaurant between December 17 and January 1 (excludes Christmas Day).
Holiday Catering: Hot, ready-to-serve, buffet-style dinner for families of ten or more start at $10.99 per-person and can be delivered straight to any home or office or picked up at any Boston Market restaurant.
Make it a December to Remember at Lamberti’s Ristorante
7701 N MacArthur Blvd | 972.506.3000
Do as the Italians do and have a Feast of the Seven Fishes on Christmas Eve. This fun fishy fest is an Italian-American celebration of fasting, or abstaining from eating meat until Christmas Day. Lamberti’s take on the classic festive celebration consists of three courses for $39. You’ll start with the Antipasto Trio - Calamari Fritti, Polpo Gusto (marinated grilled octopus), and Traditional Shrimp Cocktail. The second course, the Primo or main course, is a decadent Italian fish and seafood stew called Cioppino (insert Italian accent here). The finale of the fishes, Secondo Trio, features Salmon, Spigola (European seabass), and Scallops Capesante with a side of Wild Mushroom Risotto. To-go feasts are available. But for the true experience - more of a formal dining affair - make a reservation to dine in the restaurant. Call (972)-506-3000 or book a table through Open Table.
Totally Sleigh It with A Meal Kit from LAW Restaurant
4150 N MacArthur Blvd | 972.717.2420
Celebrate the holidays with an indulgent dinner from the team behind the Four Seasons Las Colinas Resort and its signature restaurant LAW. For $400, your Christmas meal to-go serves eight and includes a choice of turkey, Akaushi roast beef ribeye roll (+ $140), or roasted lamb leg (+ $110) as a main. You’ll also receive a salad and sushi starter, and sides like mashed potatoes, sweet potato, veggies, stuffing, gravy, and cranberry compote. For dessert, there’s a pumpkin pie. Order by calling 972-717-2420 by December 17.
Sugar & Spice and Everything Nice at the Omni Las Colinas
221 Las Colinas Blvd | 972.556.0800
Enjoy a taste of sugar and spice this holiday season with the latest rendition of the Omni Originals culinary series at Omni Las Colinas Hotel. Carefully curated recipes are sweetening up the menu through January 2. Get your taste of gingerbread through innovative dishes and crafted cocktails available at LRH Restaurant and Bar, Omni’s new signature restaurant.
LRH Restaurant and Bar is also serving a prix fixe Christmas Meal on December 25th, yes, on Christmas Day - yay! The menu consists of a candied pecan pear salad to start, Mesquite Rubbed Ribeye with garlic herb jus as the main dish, served with Caramelized Onion and Potato Gratin with fresh sage, Brioche, Vidalia Onion and Bacon Dressing, Roasted Fig Cranberry Sauce, and Roasted Carrots & Parsnips in honey butter. And last but definitely not least, close the meal with Peppermint Cream Pie and Chocolate Cookie Crust. All of this decadence is for only $55 for adults and $25 for children ages six to 12. Children five and under eat free. Christmas Dinner will be served from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Bring Home a Feast Fit for Tex’mas from The Ranch at Las Colinas
857 W John Carpenter Fwy | 972.506.7262
The Ranch’s ready-to-heat Holiday Curbside Kit feeds four and includes your choice of Smoked Turkey Breast ($90), Smoked Ham ($90), or Smoked Tenderloin ($150), with Shrimp Cocktail, Buttermilk Chive Whipped Potatoes, Smoked Jalapeño Sausage Gravy, Sautèed Green Beans, Grilled Asparagus, Cornbread Muffins, and Dinner Salad with Honey Herb Vinaigrette. Now that’s a holiday party on a plate! For some extra holiday cheer, order the Adult House-made Eggnog Gift Set ($30). Order online by December 22 at 12 noon. 972-506-7262.
Treat Yo Elf to a Meal Kit from Whiskey Cake
3225 Regent Blvd | 469-941-2253
Whiskey Cake is preparing a variety of holiday options, making it easy for you to present a fabulous holiday spread. All the delicious details are included in the post above. Winner, Winner, Christmas Dinner!
There’s Snow Place Like Home for the Holidays with a Chef-Prepared Meal from Whole Foods
6741 N MacArthur Blvd | 469.845.8001
From Paleo to Vegan, prime rib, turkey or ham, you can order the ideal Christmas centerpiece for your table at Whole Foods Market in Las Colinas. The supporting cast satisfies with sensational sides, brioche rolls and holiday pies, oh my! Bonus or bummer? The online menu provides the calorie and carb counts for all items offered. Pick up Dates: Hanukkah: 12/8 - 12/18. Winter Holidays: 12/19 - 12/31. All holiday orders must be placed a minimum of 48 hours ahead of pickup date and time.
Eat, Drink & Be Merry
Don't be a Ho-Ho-Hot Mess! Order-by dates are quickly approaching, and with capacity restrictions, reservations are going fast. So now's the time to put your food plan into action, sit back, relax and let Santa take it from here. Then, ooh and ahh about a delightful holiday meal that will make you forget this memorable year.
