by Erin LaBuda

Well, Dad really did it this year.  He forgot to thaw the turkey before putting it in the deep fryer...and it exploded (THIS will actually happen if you don't thaw your turkey before you deep fry it so BE CAREFUL out there!!  Check out a youtube video on how to fry a turkey before trying this cooking technique at home!)! Now, Thanksgiving just won't be right if you can only serve mashed potatoes with a side of green beans...so what to do?

I'd say, pack up the family, head out and let the professionals do the frying!  Here is a list of Worthington Restaurants/Specialty shops that can get Thanksgiving headed back in the right direction:

Buca di Beppo: 60 E. Wilson Bridge Rd. (614)848-8466

J Gilberts: 1 E. Campus View (614)840-9090

J Liu: 6880 N. High St. (614)888-1818

Worthington Inn: 649 N. High St. (614)885-2600

The Hills Market: 7860 Olentangy River Rd. (614)846-3220 (This is not a restaurant but they do carry wonderful prepared foods - so you can call ahead and then pick up some of your holiday favorites!)

I would strongly recommend that you call ahead to make sure that these restaurants can accommodate your party as all have limited seating and hours...Make sure you have Dad, 'Mr. Turkey Fryer Extraordinaire', make that phone call....

Happy Thanksgiving!