Could Washington , D.C. , the civic embodiment of America 's differences as a nation , possibly provide an amiable setting for a holiday reputed for its dinner-table discord ? About 15 million Americans eat out for the biggest meal of the year . Convenience and the chance to enjoy family freed from cooking obligations are reasons most cited . In Chicago , Primehouse 's four-course Thanksgiving menu includes pumpkin bisque with crab and crostini . The average American eats at least one holiday dinner every day.
About 15 million Americans eat out for the biggest meal of the year . Convenience and the chance to enjoy family freed from cooking obligations are reasons most cited . In Chicago , Primehouse 's four-course Thanksgiving menu includes pumpkin bisque with crab and crostini . The average American eats at least one holiday dinner every day.