PHILADELPHIA, PA – Autumn in Philadelphia is awash in the aroma of pumpkin spice, and the city’s bars and restaurants are embracing the season with gusto. From innovative cocktails to classic comfort food, there’s a pumpkin-flavored treat to satisfy every craving.
For the Cocktail Connoisseur:
- Square 1682: Lead Bartender Alex Clark has crafted a limited-time “Mischief Night” cocktail featuring High West Bourbon, apple cider, pumpkin butter, and a delicate egg white foam.
- Nightmare Before Tinsel: This Halloween-themed pop-up bar serves pumpkin-spiced sips alongside spooky decor. Try their “OMG! Oh My Gourd” shot with White Claw Vodka, pumpkin purée, and caramel.
For the Coffee Lover:
- Char & Stave: This coffee roastery, located in Ardmore and Philadelphia, is bringing back its famous “Rumpkin Spice Coffee.” The beans are aged in barrels used to make Bluebird Distilling’s Spiced Pumpkin Dark Rum, resulting in a unique and flavorful brew.
For Those with a Sweet Tooth:
- Cake Life Bake Shop: This woman-owned bakery is offering “Pumpkin Cookie Pies”—two pumpkin cookies sandwiched with cream cheese frosting—and “Pumpkin Maple Cupcakes” with tangy maple frosting.
- The Twisted Tail: Indulge in a “Pumpkin Spiced Pot de Creme” with maple whipped cream at this Southern-inspired restaurant in Headhouse Square.
- Townsend: This East Passyunk Avenue French restaurant features a refined “Pumpkin Mousse” with oat crisp, rosemary gastrique, and white chocolate shavings.
Beyond the Basics:
- Bluebird Distilling: This Phoenixville distillery has released its limited-edition “Spiced Pumpkin Dark Rum,” perfect for sipping neat or mixing into fall cocktails.
- Jansen: This Mt. Airy restaurant offers a “Pumpkin Flip” cocktail with chai-infused dark rum, fresh pumpkin, and warming spices.
- Patchwork: Enjoy a “Philly Freedom Mule” with pumpkin vodka, ginger beer, and lime juice at this Hyatt Centric restaurant.
- Uptown Beer Garden: This year’s Halloween pop-up, “Uptown’s Freak Show,” features the “Ungourdly Good” cocktail with Espolon Tequila, Skrewball Whiskey, cold brew, and Pennsylvania Dutch pumpkin cream.
Whether you’re seeking a sophisticated cocktail, a cozy coffee, or a decadent dessert, Philadelphia’s diverse culinary scene has something to fulfill your pumpkin spice desires this fall.
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