Pick Your Pumpkin : Best of Chicago’s Pumpkin Treats

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November 19, 2009 by Lindsey | Comments (0)

‘Tis the season for all things pumpkin. When the weather starts to change so do our cravings, and one of the most satisfying fall flavors starts in the pumpkin patch. From pumpkin focused entrees to pumpkin-laced dessert, here are some of the CRAVE Chicago suggested places to get your favorite flavor fix.

Chilam Balam – Grab some girlfriends and head on over to Chilam Balam, a Mexican restaurant, which focuses on sharing plates and group dining. Make sure to save room for dessert. Their sinfully delicious Pumpkin Tres Leches Cake is topped with toasted pumpkin seeds and a dainty scoop of ice cream. Yummy!

Honey – For a taste of fall, head on out to the Glen Ellyn ‘Burbs and try Honey’s Pumpkin Tea Bread. If you’re more of a cupcake gal, be sure not to miss their Pumpkin Cupcakes slathered with cinnamon cream cheese frosting. There’s nothing like sugary goodness to beat those impending winter blues!

Mana Food Bar – Wander over to Wicker Park’s Mana Food Bar for the latest in vegetarian and vegan cuisine. Get your pumpkin fix with the Tomato Pumpkin Ravioli, which is smothered in a decadent sage cream sauce. The perfect autumn-inspired entree!

NAHA – Downtown dwellers should make sure to stop by NAHA, a restaurant famous for everything from their burgers topped with manchego cheese and heirloom tomatoes to corn polenta sprinkled with truffles and parsley root. After you indulge in an entree, make sure to finish it off with a a fall favorite called the Autumn Sundae: pumpkin ice cream topped with seasonal berries.

Nightwood – If you find yourself in the Pilsen area, be sure to check out Nightwood. What could be a more perfect end to a savory meal than a scoop (or two) of their seasonal pumpkin spiced gelato? Nothing. The cold texture of the gelato melts with the warm spiced pumpkin flavor to create a satisfying sweet treat.

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