Jackson Free Press

Despite the record-setting hot weather, this week's forecast appears more seasonal. To help you make your preparations for Thanksgiving, whether you're eating in or out, here's a list of helpful folks.

Ameristar Casino Heritage Buffet, 4146 Washington St., Vicksburg. 800-700-7770
Jump in your auto and head over to the River City for Thanksgiving Dinner. The Heritage Buffet serves up traditional holiday fare from 11 a.m.-10 p.m. $17.99 each.

Broad Street Baking Company & Café, 4465 I-55 N., Banner Hall. 601-362-2900
Broad Street offers take-out meals for Thanksgiving. For main course, you can choose between oven-roasted honey glazed ham, dry rubbed pork loins, or fried turkey breast, all available either by pound or whole. Sides include garlic mashed potatoes, three-cheese spinach casserole, and Bravo! Spinach goat cheese salad. For dessert, you can choose between an assortment of cakes and tarts. Orders must be made by Sunday, Nov. 20.

Calypso's Buffet at the Isle of Capri Casino, 3990 Washington St., Vicksburg. 1-800-843-4753
Indulge in the Thanksgiving buffet with such treats as traditional and oyster dressing, yams, green bean casserole, sweet potato and pumpkin pies, and much more. The lunch and dinner buffets cost $13.99.

Corky's Ribs & BBQ, two locations, 601-936-9901, 601-925-0900
Corky's Holiday Menu brims with Thanksgiving offerings. There's a choice of nine meats, casseroles, side dishes, turkey gravy, holiday pies and desserts. Call and order yours today.

High Noon Café, 2807 Old Canton Road 601-366-1602
Whether you are a vegan or simply want to try something different, you can enjoy the delicious and healthy cooking from High Noon. If you missed your opportunity to pre-order a tofurkey, you can stop by Rainbow Whole Foods Co-Op Wed., Nov. 23 to pick up those side items and desserts, such as fresh green beans, mashed potatoes and gravy and pumpkin pie. Rainbow will be open regular hours from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Wed., Nov. 23 and will be closed Thanksgiving.

Hilton Jackson, 1001 E. County Line Road. 601-957-2800 ext. 7033
If you don't want to deal with the time-consuming job of cooking a turkey to the perfection of enough moistness and tenderness, let the Hilton do the job for you. Order a turkey to go!

Julep, 1305 Northside Dr., Highland Village. 601-362-1411
Want a relatively painless Thanksgiving? Julep's Holiday Pick-Up menu is available to help you have that. Call in your orders for pick-up on Nov. 23, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Mikhail's, 4330 North State St., 601-982-3838
Take your take-out pick from a gamut of traditional Thanksgiving fare: smoked turkey, mac and cheese, greens and an assortment of pies and cakes. Mikhail's will open in the early morning and close around 4:30 p.m.

Primo's Café, 2323 Lakeland Dr. 601-936-3701
Primo's is offering a take out family meal consisting of either turkey or ham, with cornbread, dressing, gravy, 12 dinner rolls and more for $82.75. Or you can buy cakes, pies, and sliced or whole turkeys and honey roasted hams separately. Primo's is taking orders from now until they run out. So hurry! Primo's will be closed on Thanksgiving Day.

Red Hot and Blue, 1625 E. County Line Rd. 601-956-3313
Pre-order a 12- to 14-pound hickory-smoked or fried turkey or a seven pound spiral sliced, smoked or honey-glazed ham.

Scrooge's, 5829 Ridgewood Road. 601-206-1211
Stop by Scrooge's on Thanksgiving to choose from a menu of turkey, dressing, sweet potatoes, and a choice of between 25 to 30 vegetable sides. Meals will consist of a choice of meat and three or four vegetable sides. Scrooge's will be open from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day and will accept reservations for large parties.