It’s officially Fall which means it’s time to celebrate the season of pumpkin spiced-flavors. Each year, the trend invades every food menu and grocery store shelf, so we’ve rounded up some culinary cravings in St. Pete/Clearwater that will leave you saying “oh my gourd, this is delicious!”
1 Grace Restaurant, White Chocolate Pumpkin Pots de Crème
No tricks, just treats at this upscale, yet laid-back restaurant in Pass-A-Grille. For a full pumpkin dining experience, order their Lobster & Pumpkin Mezzi Rigatoni followed by this tasty sweet treat made with premium white chocolate, pumpkin, pumpkin spice, and topped with candied walnuts and whipped cream.
2 Coolside Gelato Bar, Pumpkin Beerlato
The sweetest way to drink a craft beer this season, the pumpkin beerlato combines artisan bourbon infused pumpkin and chai tea gelato with a pumpkin stout or pumpkin ale beer for a unique Fall version of the adult root beer float.
3 The Hyppo, Pumpkin Pie Pop
Rich in texture, and sure to warm your spirits, the pumpkin pie pop is a take on the traditional holiday favorite made with fresh pumpkin and spices to create the sensation of a perfectly baked Autumn delight!
4 William Dean Chocolates, Pumpkin Caramel
Hand-made artisan chocolate has never tasted better! Made with pumpkin and spices and piped into a milk chocolate shell with a touch of Honey Bourbon added to the caramel, there’s no way you’ll eat just one William Brown of William Dean Chocolate’s artful, mouthwatering creations.
5 Urban Creamery, Mean Gourds Milkshake
Nothing beats a hot Fall day better than pumpkin spice ice cream - and Urban Creamery has just the treat for you in the form of a shake or a scoop. Order their pumpkin spice ice cream in a waffle cone, on top of a Belgium waffle, or blend it up with mallo sauce, whipped cream, chocolate sprinkles - all topped off with mallo & chocolate sauce with JUST a sprinkle of cinnamon.
6 Cueni Brewing Co., Curious Gourd Pumpkin Ale
You’ll never guess what’s in this ale – 60 lbs. of real pumpkin, 20 lbs. of graham crackers, 50 vanilla beans and nearly 4 oz. of Trader’s Joe’s Pumpkin Pie Spice. Rich and creamy, the Curious Gourd Pumpkin Ale tastes like a scrumptious piece of pumpkin pie topped with velvety smooth whipped cream.
7 TeBella Tea Company, Pumpkin Spice Black Tea
A warm, delicious blend of black tea, cinnamon, caramel and clove. Don’t miss out on this bestselling Fall tea available at all three TeBella Tea locations in Tampa and St. Pete until mid-November.
8 Beans & Barlour, Thanksgiving With The In-Laws
Whether you're looking to take the edge off during a big family reunion, or want to catch up with old family & friends - Beans & Barlour has just the treat for you. This boozy ice cream is made of cinnamon whisky infused pumpkin ice cream topped with Irish cream whipped cream.
