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With Thanksgiving rapidly approaching, there's no shortage of holiday-related content out there (and yes, we're guilty as charged). Over on Metromix, there's an interesting little survey of local chefs on all matters Thanksgiving, complete with tales of turkey disasters and tips for your leftovers. But we couldn't help but notice that when the culinary talents were asked what chef they would hire to prepare their Thanksgiving dinner, there was a distinct air of self-preservation among some:

Adam Shepard, Lunetta: "I suppose this would be a good place to talk about someone I admire, but I don’t think I would hire anybody. You cook Thanksgiving dinner yourself."

Andy D'Amico, Nice Matin and Mizza: "You want me to out somebody? I can’t do that."

David Shea, Applewood: "Myself."

To be fair, not all the chefs had a turkey-superiority complex. John Schaefer of Irving Mill would give the honors to his father-in-law, and if Park Avenue Autumn's Craig Kaketsu had to pick someone, he'd opt for Pierre Gagnaire. But your father-in-law or a Parisian legend aren't really local competition, either.

Thankful Thoughts [Metromix NY]