445416 Thu Sep 27 09:01:54 -0700 2007 62 2 Los Angeles Area 0 2981795 Pumpkin is probably my favorite food in the world. Unfortunately, I'm an impossible cook. So any recommendations for good Pumpkin food around town? I'm particularly fond of Pumpkin Raviolis. Usually, each fall, I eat at Dish in La Canada every weekend for their Pumpkin pancakes. Thu Sep 27 09:01:54 -0700 2007 98436 zeprosnepsid 1 2982107 Cucina Paradiso has excellent pumpkin ravioli. www.cucinaparadiso.net Thu Sep 27 10:08:18 -0700 2007 2981795 10713 dinami 2 2986304 Oh pumpkin is just so yummy! My favorite also! Does Divine Pasta still make their's that you can pick up at Whole Foods or other market? Fri Sep 28 12:46:54 -0700 2007 2982107 127516 foodforus 1 2983082 OOh, I like John O Groats Pumpkin Pancakes! We're having a Pumpkin Spice Cake from Leda's Bake Shop for our Anniversary this Sunday. My favorite Pumpkin Ravioli were from Angeli Caffe, but I bet others woud have equally good recs for ravioli. I love the pumpkin candy you can get from Vallarta. Thu Sep 27 13:19:32 -0700 2007 2981795 11201 Diana 2 2983171 they also have pumpkin pancakes at jinky's. Thu Sep 27 13:37:17 -0700 2007 2983082 103920 goodhealthgourmet 3 2983198 Jinky's is just not John O Groats, I'm afraid. Thu Sep 27 13:44:32 -0700 2007 2983171 11201 Diana 1 2983256 I also like pumpkin muffins from Panera Bread (I bet Il Fornaio's pumpkin muffins are great too!) Thu Sep 27 13:58:21 -0700 2007 2981795 10713 dinami 1 2983841 The pumpkin pancakes at Follow Your Heart are most excellent ( had them last weekend ) I used to like the pumpkin muffins at Panera until I found out what was in them. Sigh. Thu Sep 27 16:58:36 -0700 2007 2981795 129429 Pumpkin_Head 2 2983893 why what's in them? Thu Sep 27 17:13:02 -0700 2007 2983841 67246 CookieEater 3 2990908 Corn syrup and artificial colors/favors/preservatives - not things that belong in a muffin IMO. In other pumpkin-related news, I picked up some Spiced Pumpkin and Brandy gelato at Scoops the other day - quite good. Sun Sep 30 15:50:57 -0700 2007 2983893 129429 Pumpkin_Head 1 2983847 Don't forget the pumpkin bread sold at the domincan monastary in Hollywood off of Franklin and Carmen. TO DIE FOR. Thu Sep 27 16:59:21 -0700 2007 2981795 21718 Diskes 2 3020396 I liked the pumpkin bread at the Monastery of the Angels, but I much prefer the pumpkin bread at StoneGround Bakery in Agoura Hills. It is loaded with large raisins, walnuts and pumpkin, and not too sweet -- with no fillers. StoneGround Bakery 5005 Kanan Road (Kanan at Agoura Road) Agoura Hills #818.597-8774 Tue Oct 09 21:18:06 -0700 2007 2983847 14014 liu 2 3034766 I like Monastery of the Angles as well: their website: http://www.op-stjoseph.org/nuns/angels/gift-shop.htm they also have hand made toffee and other chocolates Mon Oct 15 00:36:33 -0700 2007 2983847 10375 badseed 1 2983898 Many Thai restuarants will do a Pumpkin curry special this time of year. Its worth calling around as, when done properly, this is the best pumpkin dish I've ever had. Thu Sep 27 17:14:24 -0700 2007 2981795 77439 ElJeffe 1 2984390 My husband adores the pumpkin pancakes at Griddle Cafe called "Tis The Season" pancakes. they are really good. lots of pumpkin pie spices cooked in, a pretty color and yummy fresh whipped cream on top :) Thu Sep 27 20:42:19 -0700 2007 2981795 94809 stacyface 1 2984443 Pumpkin raviolis at Zucca in downtown LA. Pumpkin Pie ice cream at Fosselman's in Alhambra www.fosselmans.com Pumpkin and shrimp dumplings at 101 Noodle in Alhambra. Thu Sep 27 21:20:32 -0700 2007 2981795 11583 ipsedixit 2 2985381 Does Scoops do pumpkin ice cream? Fri Sep 28 08:54:01 -0700 2007 2984443 11201 Diana 3 2985864 Scoops will do anything. I'm sure Tai can accommodate any request dealing with pumpkin. Fri Sep 28 10:49:53 -0700 2007 2985381 11583 ipsedixit 4 2985887 I didn't include Scoops in my list because the flavors rotate so fast, but last week there were at least three different pumpkin flavors on offer. There was Spiced Vegan Pumpkin, a Pumpkin Cheesecake, and a third pumpkin offering that has somehow slipped my mind (sorry), all being served at the same time. It was an uncharacteristic focus on one ingredient... Fri Sep 28 10:54:43 -0700 2007 2985864 19469 Moomin 3 2987496 diana totally different than scoops...but the chef at the organic yogurt place 'sno:la' in beverly hills told me last week they'd be doing pumpkin soon. all their other flavors are so fantastic i imagine this one will be as well. i may stop there tomorrow...if i can find out when they're planning to debut the creation, i'll post. come to think of it, wasn't i trying to convince you to go there the other day...? see, now you have another reason :) Fri Sep 28 19:17:40 -0700 2007 2985381 103920 goodhealthgourmet 4 2988617 Yep..they keep adding up! Sat Sep 29 12:26:01 -0700 2007 2987496 11201 Diana 1 2985419 Pardon the interruption, but we've split some interesting ideas on what to do with pumpkins at home to the Home Cooking board. You can follow that discussion here: http://www.chowhound.com/topics/445740 Fri Sep 28 09:01:57 -0700 2007 2981795 2 The Chowhound Team 1 2985671 My annually updated list: Mr Pizza Factory pumpkin and cookie-crust cajun shrimp and corn pizza with blue cheese -- good god... this wasn't nearly as wrong as it should have been (served with a side of sweet bread and butter pickle slices) Zucca's Pumpkin Pizza -- I had it without the ham, and it was pretty good, but pricey Noah's Pumpkin Cream Cheese Bagels -- too bad there aren't Noah's on every corner anymore Buffalo Bill's Pumpkin Ale -- it's awful this year Blue Moon Pumpkin Ale -- not good... Shipyard Pumpkinhead Ale -- much better this year, but still too thin and acidic Sea Dog Pumpkin Ale -- I think that this is the same as Shipyard Monastery of the Angels Pumpkin Bread -- I honestly find this a little too fluffy and generic, very strong brown sugar flavor Jack in the Box Pumpkin Shake -- surprisingly good, honestly Baskin Robbin's Pumpkin Ice Cream -- Pretty lame Double Rainbow Pumpkin Ice Cream -- the best pumpkin ice cream on earth, very nice, very spicy, available a Trader Joe's but usually not until around New Year's Eve Dr. Bob's Pumpkin Ice Cream -- not so good, overly fluffy Coldstone Pumpkin Patch Ice Cream Sundae -- I like the concept, in execution the blend-ins are better than the pumpkin base Griddle Cafe Pumpkin Pancakes -- these are unbelievably decadent, with about half a can of pumpkin pie filling on the top... best to share! John O'Groats Pumpkin Pancakes -- not bad, not enough pumpkin Jinky's Pumpkin Almond Pancakes -- also not bad, but muted pumpkin flavor Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf's Pumpkin Latte -- this should have been made with chai instead of coffee... coffee and pumpkin don't mix Luggatti’s Italian Grill Huntington Beach Pumpkin Ravioli -- the best of these I've tried Fritto Misto's Pumpkin Ravioli in sage cream sauce -- not bad, but leaves much to be desired Pumpkin macarons at Boule -- these are only available when they're in the mood to make them Thai Nakorn's pumpkin custard -- terrific, but muted pumpkin flavor, tastes more of coconut than pumpkin Pumpkin Curry at Bulan Thai -- so very good, best pumpkin cury I've ever had Pumpkin Curry at Chandni -- eh... not terrific Pumpkin Tamales at Gallego's -- very good stuff, but they dry out fast, eat them right away Whole Foods Pumpkin Rasin Tamale -- Mostly tastes of rasins, really Roasted (baked) Pumpkin with spices at El Mercado -- this was outrageously tasty, sticky, spicy and delicious, but it was served cold, I wanted it freshly roasted and hot Pumpkin Candy on Olvera Street -- how can you say no to a bright orange lump of pumpkin candy Filling Station's Pumpkin Pie -- not really my speed, but it has a very fluffy custard and a very interesting almond flour crust Urth Cafe Pumpkin Pie -- this certainly has its merits Vanilla Bakery's Pumpkin Cupcakes -- Not as good as Leda's Leda's Pumpkin Cupcakes -- stuffed with Orangey smashyness like a Jaffa Cake Fri Sep 28 10:05:02 -0700 2007 2981795 19469 Moomin 2 2985712 Moomin, I love you and want to marry you. Yes, I'm already married and no, I don't know your gender. I don't care. Marry me and we'll trip the light fantastic through your wonderful pumpkin world. This list will take me several seasons! Fri Sep 28 10:15:49 -0700 2007 2985671 11201 Diana 3 2986866 As I started keeping track of pumpkin dishes on behalf of my wife, I don't think that you and I were destined to be... Of course, our shared love of real ales and pumpkins could be kismet of a sort... Fri Sep 28 14:53:50 -0700 2007 2985712 19469 Moomin 4 2987355 ooh real ale! I want to follow CAMRA around some more! Fri Sep 28 18:15:43 -0700 2007 2986866 11201 Diana 2 2985721 Bulan Thai, here I come! Fri Sep 28 10:18:02 -0700 2007 2985671 77439 ElJeffe 3 2986857 The item in question is actually called "Bulan Pumpkin" and is served with tofu in a clear herbal broth. It's really excellent. Don't be taken in by their Pumpkin Rice, though, as it's made with brown rice, and is pretty awful. Fri Sep 28 14:51:30 -0700 2007 2985721 19469 Moomin 2 2985910 Wow I'm in awe. How long have you been working on this list? I don't know where to start. I need to expand my pumpkin world beyond pie. Pumpkin pizza and pumpkin curry intrigue me! Fri Sep 28 11:02:07 -0700 2007 2985671 122137 avena 3 2986758 Yeah great job Moomin. Are you a pumpkin fanatic or do you have similar lists for other hard-to-find cuisine? This is why Chowhound rocks! Unrivaled foodie knowledge. Citysearch? For donkeys. Yelp? School children. Fri Sep 28 14:30:06 -0700 2007 2985910 77439 ElJeffe 4 2986828 I've got niche lists for all sorts of things. Pumpkin just happens to be one of my wife's favorites. This is my third year modifying that list, but each year I've actually taken more out than I've added. I'm still waiting for Dogfish Head to get their West Coast distribution with Stone straightened out so that we can get Punkin' Ale again. Fri Sep 28 14:45:49 -0700 2007 2986758 19469 Moomin 5 2987075 Do share. Any other threads from previous posts you can share? Crab cakes? Funnel cake? Duck confit? Interesting Creme brulees? Moroccon bastilla? Fish tacos? Vietnamese Bun Cha? Fri Sep 28 16:02:42 -0700 2007 2986828 77439 ElJeffe 6 2987122 Gosh. I feel like I'm being called out. I'll see whether I can put together a master list at some point, but it'll take some time. Recently I posted my vegetarian favorites (there's a veggie burger list as well, but that's another matter): http://www.chowhound.com/topics/414971 And I haven't posted my Fish Taco breakdown in about five years, but I've got that too (back in 2004 did a "taco tour" post that hit a few of the fish options: http://www.chowhound.com/topics/62425 ). Somewhere I've got Custard Tarts, and British Grocers and Pubs, and once upon a time I was keeping a list of Thalis under $10 (but it's grossly outdated). I could slap together a pretty good Pad Thai tour of Los Angeles (yet another that I've kept track of for my wife). I've got a good list of eccentric Ice cream places (Persian, Indian, Asian, and so on), and general inerest places on the West Side under $10 per person... Fri Sep 28 16:21:16 -0700 2007 2987075 19469 Moomin 2 3032618 I had a pumpkin macaron from Boule yesterday and while the texture was great, it had no pumpkin flavor, not even pumpkin pie spice. Sat Oct 13 21:03:44 -0700 2007 2985671 120879 meatlessinla 1 2986428 They have a pumpkin tortelli on the menu at Osteria Angelini. I haven't tried it this year, but their pastas with pumpkin in the past have been wonderful. http://www.angeliniosteria.com/menus.html Fri Sep 28 13:16:34 -0700 2007 2981795 11028 DanaB 2 2986924 I couldn't help myself and made a run to Cube on La Brea. They have Divine Pasta Pumpkin Ravioli to go in their freezer case. Also, picked up Butternut Squash as well, (just 'cause I was there), just in case you lot are not just "Pumpkin Heads" but "Squash Heads" as well. Lots of other super yummy flavors .I will serve with light cream/sage sauce. $4.99 for a dozen. Yummy! Fri Sep 28 15:08:03 -0700 2007 2986428 127516 foodforus 3 2987359 Butternut is so close to pumpkin (well, it IS a pumpkin, really) that it is often used as filler in pumpkin pack or canned pumpkin. Industry secret. Fri Sep 28 18:17:00 -0700 2007 2986924 11201 Diana 1 2987037 Zucca has spectacular Pumpkin Raviolis - and the name actually means Pumpkin! Fri Sep 28 15:41:22 -0700 2007 2981795 44063 Henry2054 1 2987377 I have a recipe for Pumpkin Soup, that is too die for! Promise. Have been asked for the recipe at least 100 times. "Family Secret" :-) I make it on "autopilot", the actual recipe is on my other computer, if anyone really wants it, let me know and I will post. Fri Sep 28 18:26:28 -0700 2007 2981795 69330 byeCalihelloBahamas 2 2987414 i would love the recipe. can you post it sometime soon? Fri Sep 28 18:42:22 -0700 2007 2987377 60805 cmarie 2 2987424 post it in the home cooking board, or the "team" will delete it. Fri Sep 28 18:44:08 -0700 2007 2987377 11201 Diana 2 2987509 Yes please, would love the recipe if you could post it.. (just checked in Home Cooking and didn't see it there..) Fri Sep 28 19:23:31 -0700 2007 2987377 111848 plantainchips 1 2987398 More Than Waffles, in Encino, has lovely Pumpkin pancakes as well as waffles. Last year they had this amazing apricot compote to put on top of them, it was The Best combination. Fri Sep 28 18:35:46 -0700 2007 2981795 72532 rds246 1 2988086 I posted the pumpkin soup recipe on the Home Cooking board, enjoy! Sat Sep 29 07:00:48 -0700 2007 2981795 69330 byeCalihelloBahamas 1 2988424 I just had fantastic pumpkin croquettes at Musha. Of course, my favorite pumpkin ravioli goes to Angelini Osteria. Sat Sep 29 10:43:44 -0700 2007 2981795 50350 SauceSupreme 2 2990030 I re-reviewed the annual Pumpkin list and was wondering about the Pumpkin Tamales. Are they all sweet? Or any one do a savory? Sun Sep 30 08:08:28 -0700 2007 2988424 127516 foodforus 3 2990070 Gallego's Tamales are sweet-ish. They are a desert item, but I wouldn't call them particularly cloying or intense. Think of the sweet masa used in green corn tamales, then dial it back a little bit. The pie spicing is pretty deep on these, which gives them a darker color than other tamales. Just be aware of Gallego's Deli's wierdly limited hours (and the fact that they only make tamales one or two days a week, so they run out). The ones at Whole Foods were sweeter because of the addition of Rasins, but not intensely spiced or particularly pumpkin-y. Honestly, the best Pumpkin Tamales I've ever had were served in the deli section of Mother's Markets in Orange County about ten years ago. They were savory, pumpkin-y and intensely seasoned with pie spices. I doubt that they still have them, and there isn't much else that they stock there that would draw me in, so I've been disinclined to investigate. Sun Sep 30 08:32:48 -0700 2007 2990030 19469 Moomin 4 3033693 Gallego's will make to order. Call and find out what days they have the pumpkin tamales and call that day to "reserve/prepay". I order anywhere from 80 - 90 dozen every Christmas to have delivered to my clients. They will take small orders too. I love there sweet tamales, definitely try the dulche de leche and the pineapple. Sun Oct 14 14:02:08 -0700 2007 2990070 106872 gaylenwaydelich 1 2990084 For pumpkin ravioli specifically, Il Moro used to do a wicked one, and the presentation in a cleaned out pumpkin was pretty cool. Don't know if they still do it, but it might be worth a call. http://www.ilmoro.com/ Sun Sep 30 08:40:37 -0700 2007 2981795 89354 Faulkner99 2 3021692 They are just starting that up, I got a press release on it last night. Sounds like a wonderful feast for the eyes & tastebuds! ~H.C. http://la-oc-foodie.blogspot.com Wed Oct 10 10:18:32 -0700 2007 2990084 11949 AquaW 3 3023798 Glad to hear it. It has been years since I've been there, this might call for a trip back. Wed Oct 10 20:42:42 -0700 2007 3021692 89354 Faulkner99 1 2990371 Hugo's Exotic Thai has pumpkin egg custard Out Take has pumpkin ravioli Wine Bistro has pumpkin ravioli Barsac Brasserie - pumpkin ravioli Social Hollywood has pumpkin salad O-Bar has pumpkin flan Dolce has pump rav Amalfi has pump fav Angelini Osteria has pump tortelli The Farm has pumpkin gnocchi Bel Air Bar & Grill - japanese pump rav Gallegos for pump tamales Pumpkin Cake or Cheesecake at La Serenata Gourmet Soleil for pump rav Chaya - pump gnocchi Hal's Bar and Grill - pump soup Juliano's Raw -- tortellini, wraps, and a sushi substitute Library Alehouse - rav Canal Club - pump tempura Sun Sep 30 11:20:55 -0700 2007 2981795 15572 Emme 1 2991243 If you are looking for pumpkin ravioli's you must try Gale's in Pasadena. Just thinking about them is making my mouth water:) Whenever I eat there my eyes light up when I see it on the menu. I didn't know Dish had pumpkin pancakes..... Thanks for the tip!!! www.galesrestaurant.com Sun Sep 30 18:35:42 -0700 2007 2981795 131235 Oinkster 1 3020361 In the past week, I've had kabocha about seven different ways, five of which were paired with chanterelles. By far, the best preparation was the kabocha puree at Hungry Cat. It was paired with caramelized onions whose earthiness matched that of the chanterelle mushrooms, but whose sweetness paired with the squash. Add to that the piece of nicely cooked halibut (though admittedly it could be any nicely cooked piece of white fish) and you have my favorite pumpkin preparation around town. (Musha's kabocha croquettes are second.) Tue Oct 09 20:58:05 -0700 2007 2981795 50350 SauceSupreme 1 3020800 mmmmmmmm....Kabocha heaven. I GOTTA have more pumpkin! LAst Saturday I was outta town and had SPLENDID Pumpkin Risotto. I want in town pumpkin! Pumpkin gelato at Gelson's in Encino! Yummy! Wed Oct 10 06:16:17 -0700 2007 2981795 11201 Diana 2 3021504 I've got a fever. And the only prescription is more Pumpkin! Wed Oct 10 09:33:10 -0700 2007 3020800 77439 ElJeffe 3 3021536 Some pumpkin Gelato will cool your fever!! Wed Oct 10 09:41:50 -0700 2007 3021504 11201 Diana 1 3021818 Does anyone do Toasted Pumpkin Ravioli a la St Louis' Little Italy? Wed Oct 10 10:42:33 -0700 2007 2981795 11201 Diana 1 3022938 Angelini's tortelli is obviously wonderful, but there's also an excellent pumpkin ravioli in a sage and butter sauce at Girasole on Larchmont. Wed Oct 10 15:21:21 -0700 2007 2981795 24385 nimo 1 3027183 I've made the delicious Kabocha squash with Farro and Cavolo Nero from Suzanne Goin’s Sunday Suppers at Lucques cookbook. I haven't had it in the restaurant, but it would be worth checking if she's making it this year. Or just make it at home although it is time consuming. Thu Oct 11 19:34:04 -0700 2007 2981795 120879 meatlessinla 1 3030950 There's a great pumpkin ravioli at Bastide. It's such a simple dish (with shaved parmesan and a few drops of aged balsamic vinegar) but it was so perfectly executed. Sat Oct 13 02:49:33 -0700 2007 2981795 50350 SauceSupreme 1 3033601 Zucca downtown (zucca means pumpkin, fyi ;-)....pumpkin gelato at Cafe Bella Roma on Robertson and i think they have Pumpkin Soup this week, too. Did someone say pumpkin croquettes at Musha?!? YUM! Sun Oct 14 13:11:02 -0700 2007 2981795 127788 MyTongueEatsThenSpeaks 1 3420789 I know where to get the best pumpkin bread in the WORLD! And you don't have to wait for Autumn. GREAT HARVEST BREAD CO. has a store out in Thousand Oaks (they say it's in Thousand Oaks, but it's really in Newbury Park) The pumpkin bread is super moist, and very pumpkin-y with a nice balance of spices. They make three varieties: plain pumpkin, pumpkin chocolate chip (if you have never tried pumpkin bread with chocolate, you don't know what you're missing, you'll think you died and went to heaven.) and a pumpkin cinnamon chip, which as far as I can tell is like a cinnamon flavored chocolate chip that's not chocolate. They sometimes make pumpkin muffins too, but they're not on their regular schedule. They make these 2 or 3 days a week year round, call them to find out what day they are baking them. Everything in the bakery is fresh and natural, they say no HFCS, no trans-fat, no preservatives or artificial flavors. They even grind their own flour everyday. I love all the breads at this place, but their pumpkin bread is to die for! They also do some farmers markets in the West L.A. area, so you might not have to drive too far for your pumpkin fix. Thu Feb 21 10:20:39 -0800 2008 2981795 168147 slimjd99