Austin offers events and eats for Thanksgiving

The holiday season is approaching—as are finals, the remainder of that mythical Freshman 15 you haven’t gained yet and liberating trips back home. But if you aren’t going home for Thanksgiving this year, don’t worry. Austin has plenty of feasting options so you don’t miss out on a turkey dinner.

Several restaurants throughout the downtown and south Austin areas are offering affordable Thanksgiving dinners.

Carmelo’s on 5th Street has a great Italian spin on Thanksgiving with their “Turkey