74415 Tue Oct 18 12:21:04 -0700 2005 9 2 Los Angeles Area 0 409022 So the rainy fall weather has me craving pumpkin. I live in Santa Monica, and I've made the rounds once already: Fritto Misto's Pumpkin Ravioli Pumpkin Curry and Chandni Pumpkin pastry at Amandine Pumpkin Ale at the Library (this was BAD, Buffalo Bill's changes it's recipe every year, and this one is awful!) And now I'm stuck. I have vague memories of Pumpkin soup from last year, and a better pumpkin ale (Dogfish Head) from three or four years ago... but I have no recollection of where to get them. Any pumpkin tips would be welcome. I travel far and wide for work, so anything from South Orange County to Ventura is fair game. Tue Oct 18 12:21:04 -0700 2005 0 Moomin 1 409094 sorry I don't have a suggestion (well, other than my house, I love pumpkins and make about a million things every year), but I do have a warning. stay away from the pumpkin ravioli at Zucca. My sister and I were there last week and they were really gummy and tasteless. however, they do offer a pumpkin bread in their basket that was excellent. Tue Oct 18 16:16:51 -0700 2005 409022 0 Paige H. 2 409352 But the best pumpkin bread is made at the Monastery of the Angels. Wed Oct 19 19:54:39 -0700 2005 409094 0 Kitchenette 1 409143 I recommend Dr. Bob's pumpkin ice cream. Words don't do it justice. You can buy it at Surfa's, Stroh's, and some of the other places that carry a wider selection of Dr. Bob's. Tue Oct 18 19:33:13 -0700 2005 409022 0 glutton 2 409146 Dr. Bob's is great, but Double Rainbow is smoother and spicier. Last year we had a taste off (Baskin Robbins, Coldstone, Dr. Bob's, and Double Rainbow). Double Rainbow won it at a trot. Spiciness was the key! Tue Oct 18 19:43:02 -0700 2005 409143 0 Moomin 3 409152 where do you buy these ice creams? Tue Oct 18 20:12:31 -0700 2005 409146 0 Alice 4 409194 Baskin Robbins -- any "31 Flavors" shop Coldstone -- Any Coldstone Creamery Dr. Bob's -- Gelsons or Bristol Farms Double Rainbow -- Trader Joe's, but it usually arrives late (after Halloween). Wed Oct 19 00:15:57 -0700 2005 409152 0 Pooley 1 409206 I know it's probably too far for you, but right now Elio is doing his sensational pumpkin ravioli in sage butter sauce at Mezzomondo... Just east of Whitsett, on Ventura. Just in case you find yourself in the Valley. Wed Oct 19 02:42:17 -0700 2005 409022 0 Max Million 1 409281 i have to say that of all the pumpkin ravioli that i've tried, the one at il buco (on robertson right above wilshire) takes the cake. it's in a sage butter sauce that i cannot describe without craving. sweet ravioli in a slightly salty sauce, it is AMAZING. plus, they are so nice there, and it's always easy to get reservations. also, i haven't had them in about a year and a half, but i remember the pumpkin pancakes at the griddle in hollywood were good. they came with a huge dollop of pumpkin pie filling and whipped cream in the center. one order was enough for at least 2 people/ up to 4, to share. Wed Oct 19 14:54:31 -0700 2005 409022 0 jessie 1 409300 In the name of all things holy, you must visit the Griddle Cafe on Sunset (just west of Fairfax) for pumpkin pancakes - these suckers are MASSIVE, cinnamony, with pumpkin puree and spiced whipped cream. Not for the faint of heart or the light eater. So good! pk Wed Oct 19 16:37:50 -0700 2005 409022 0 PoetKitty