Get Your Pumpkin Fix in Lehigh Valley This Season
One of the world’s oldest domesticated plants, the pleasingly plump pumpkin’s bold color telegraphs cozy fall weather and a Happy Halloween!
Here are 10 local ways to enjoy this scrumptiously versatile squash, from spa treatments to beers to pasta, there's a pumpkin-infused treat for every craving.
1. Pumpkin Pecan Dream Roll at Billy's Downtown Diner
This breakfast dish will make your pumpkin dreams come true. A fluffy pumpkin pancake is rolled in a cloud of whipped cheesecake, topped with caramelized pecan clusters, and finished with a dash of cinnamon, caramel drizzle, and whipped cream. Don't forget to check out the rest of their fall specials available at both Billy's Downtown Diner locations!
2. The Dining Dog’s Pumpkin Spice "Woofles"
Naturally, our furry friends are fiending for a bite of our pumpkin pie, but all that sugar is no bueno. Get your pooch a pie of her own at Allentown’s The Dining Dog & Friends, where a healthy and delicious whole-food menu awaits. This little personal cream-topped waffle is a safe and super cute alternative to bring your dog in on the holiday feast.
3. Biaggio's Pumpkin Mascarpone Ravioli
Dinner is served at Biaggio Pizzeria & Family Restaurant. This pumpkin ravioli prepared in a butter sage Parmesan sauce is available all year long, but there's just something about the chilly weather that makes it taste even better!
4. Pumpkin Facials at Always Pretty Salon & Spa
'Tis the season to pamper yourself with pumpkin! As the wind begins to chill, soothe your skin with an enriching, relaxing facial from Always Pretty Salon & Spa in Coopersburg. Not only does it smell delicious, pumpkin is known boost circulation, calm inflammation, and leave your skin plumped and glowing.
5. Three Men & A Bagel’s Pumpkin-Raisin
The bagel is a breakfast standard that can be hard to perfect, but Three Men & A Bagel meet big city standards, turning out a chewy, fresh foundation for a variety of spreads or satisfying sandwiches. The seasonal pumpkin-raisin is warm with fall flavor. Pair it with walnut raisin cream cheese for extra oomph.
6. County Seat Spirit's Maple Pumpkin Spice Espresso Martinis
A cozy Sunday done right with a perfect cocktail to sip at the Silk Mill. So many warm and inviting flavors are mixed into one pour at County Seat Spirits in Easton. Order this drink at their bar or at The Raven for brunch.
7. 1001 Thai’s Pumpkin Curry
Easton’s 1001 Thai offers a great vibe and a full menu of tried-and-true Thai favorites, eager to accommodate a vegan diet. One vegetable that goes great with spicy-sweet curry is, of course, pumpkin, prepared with red peppers and Thai basil in a coconut red curry sauce, or among potatoes and pineapple in the Massaman curry.
8. The Cup’s Pumpkin Spice Ice Cream
This seasonal offering (along with Caramel Apple for the autumn months) has all the smooth and creamy luxuriance of The Bethlehem Dairy Store’s ice cream, flavored with real pumpkin and spices. If that’s not rich enough for you, their Pumpkin Cheesecake ice cream combines two decadent desserts in one!
9. Youell's Oyster House's Pumpkin Cheesecake
This delightful homemade fall dish is sure to please! Enjoy a thick and delicious pumpkin cheesecake, caramel drizzle, and a dollop of whipped cream for dessert at Youell's Oyster House. Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream for extra sweetness!
10. Pick Up Pumpkin at Java Joint
Take your pumpkin drinks and sweet treats to go! Java Joint Drive Thru in Trexlertown is the perfect pit stop for a pumpkin pick-me-up. Sip on specialty pumpkin lattes, pumpkin chais, and pumpkin mochas; then snack on pumpkin chocolate chip bread, whoopie pies, muffins, and biscotti!
11. Pumpkin Spice Lattes and More!
It’s impossible to round up beloved pumpkin products without including the much-maligned but indomitable PSL. Get it hot at The Joint In Bethlehem (or at their Lehigh Valley Mall Location) for the finest incarnation of the drink, made with real pumpkin and flavorful spice. Make your own with Greene Brothers specialty pumpkin spice coffee beans available at Belleville Market!
And if you are still craving something pumpkin, check out the photo gallery below for some pumpkin inspiration and plan your visit, complete with fall views, pumpkin lattes, and hotel offerings.
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