By Jessie Gambrell

Co-A&E Editor

With CSUSM students only having Thanksgiving Day and Friday off, some students might not have enough time to go home for the holiday. Here is a list that will get your taste buds watering and keep your spirits high while away from home.

1.) Marie Callender’s in Escondido

Cost: $19.99

Marie Callender’s will be offering a delicious roasted turkey or chipotle-pineapple glaze, spiral cut ham dinner that includes buffet-style sides of: Gorgonzola pecan and field greens salad, fresh mashed potatoes, Callender’s coleslaw, fire-roasted yams, five cheese macaroni casserole, cranberry sauce, apple-sage stuffing, chef’s vegetables, fresh baked cornbread and a slice of pumpkin or apple pie. Make a reservation in advance: 760 – 741 – 3636

2.) Denny’s Restaurant in San Marcos

Cost: $9.49

Denny’s will be offering Dwarves’ Turkey & Dressing Meal (in light of the new Hobbit movie hitting theaters in December), which has sliced turkey breast, bread stuffing with gravy and cranberry sauce with your choice of two different sides such as mashed potatoes and green beans and a dinner roll. Denny’s is open 24/7

3.) Coco’s Bakery in Vista

Cost: $9.99

Coco’s Bakery will be offering a classic thanksgiving dinner of turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, bread stuffing, vegetables, and cranberry sauce. It is first come, first serve and no reservation necessary.