Skiing down a perfectly groomed run at Park City's Deer Valley Resort, there's that magical moment when it's just you, the snow and the scenery. The run, framed by snow-capped Alpines on both sides, is picture-perfect as your skis glide effortlessly across Utah's famous powder, the sound of light friction like a rhythmic lullaby, whisper-soft in the otherwise ambient stillness.

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Finding Thai cuisine — good Thai cuisine — can be a challenge in Houston, but a new restaurant in CityCentre seeks to change all that. Named after the famous full moon lantern festival that takes place in the Northern Thai capital of Chiang Mai each year, Yi Peng Thai Dining distinguishes itself as destination led by not just one, but two Thai chefs: executive chef Junnajet "Jett" Hurapan his wife, and chef de cuisine Jira Hurapan.

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The Annie, photo by Jenn Duncan

To cook, reheat, dine-in or takeout? For Thanksgiving 2020, that is the question. With Covid still on the rise, and officials advising the public to exercise caution, whether you choose to celebrate at a restaurant or at home will come down to a personal choice. Either way, Houston-area restaurants are ready to serve, with options ranging from an utterly decadent, eat-until-you-can-eat-no-more feast at Benjamin Berg's brand new Turner's, to the homier, take-out comforts tried and true places like Cleburne Cafeteria. Where will you and your family celebrate Thanksgiving? Here are 32 restaurants that will do the cooking for you.

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