Ella’s by Christian Petroni

"Italian eatery Ella’s on 2nd will host a robust Christmas Day buffet from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m., running $74 for adults and $40 for kids. Come hungry, because the lineup includes a little bit of everything like prime rib, honey glazed ham, crab claws, shrimp cocktail, cranberry-bacon brussels sprouts, salads, and plenty of dessert options. Book here." - Kellie Walton

"Dine-in Fill up at the upscale Thanksgiving buffet at Ella’s on 2nd featuring a carving station with New York ham, turkey, and strip steak, and a shellfish station with crab claws, shrimp, and oysters. Buffet sides include sausage stuffing and red cabbage, brussels sprouts, and kale salad with apples, pomegranate seeds, and a blood orange vinaigrette. The cost is $74 for adults and $40 for children (ages 5-12). Reservations are encouraged." - Clara Wang

"Dine-in Fill up at the upscale Thanksgiving buffet at Ella’s on 2nd featuring a carving station with New York ham, turkey, and strip steak, and a shellfish station with crab claws, shrimp, and oysters. Buffet sides include sausage stuffing and red cabbage, brussels sprouts, and kale salad with apples, pomegranate seeds, and a blood orange vinaigrette. The cost is $74 for adults and $40 for children (ages 5-12). Reservations are encouraged." - Clara Wang

"Dine-In Introducing a menu of West Coast-Italian fare, Ella’s on 2nd is serving up a Christmas Eve brunch from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. featuring items such as spicy Italian sausage, mascarpone whipped polenta, and a build-your-own pancake bar. Adults are $42 (alcohol not included) and children ages 5-12 are $21 each. For dinner, Ella’s will be open on both Christmas Eve (5 to 10 p.m.) and Christmas Day (4 to 8 p.m.), with an a la carte menu that includes venison loin, mini country ham, and branzino a la plancha. Reservations can be made online." - Jackie Gutierrez-Jones

"Nashville Hot Cauliflower Steak with chickpeas, cucumber salad, and yogurt “ranch”." - Delia Jo Ramsey