5 Things You Need to Know Today

There's just one day left until Thanksgiving. But there's no need to panic if your day is not completely planned out. 

Douglaston Patch will provide you with a list of neighborhood restaurants that will remain open and offer dinner specials for the holiday and Les Dames D'Escoffier's Carol Brock will suggest a few Thanksgiving recipes.

Also, keep an eye out for our previews of Black Friday, including a list of the top 10 shopping centers to which Douglaston residents drive for the day's spending blitz. We'll also have a story on the best deals that will be offered at Bay Terrace shopping center.

Happy Thanksgiving!

1. At 8 a.m., read some tips from Carol Brock for succulent Thanksgiving dishes that are easy to make at home.

2. Later in the morning, we'll post a list of community venues in Douglaston that are planning special events or programs for the day.

3. Check out our extensive list of restaurants that will remain open on Thanksgiving as well as the hours of operation and dinner specials.

4. This evening, take a look at our list of the best shopping centers for Black Friday. We'll provide you with information on some of the best deals at stores in Douglaston, Bayside, Forest Hills, Great Neck and a number of other retail hubs.

5. There are plenty of events taking place in your community on Thanksgiving, such as the first Dick Lynch 5K turkey trot, which is being held by the Douglaston Village Chamber of Commerce.