Tastes of Pumpkin in NOLA
It's fall, and you know what that means: the possibility of cooler weather, the holidays are less than a month away, and—best of all—it's officially pumpkin spice season!
That's right, the neighbors are now pulling out the fall decorations, you are missing Halloween already, and companies are putting out all things pumpkin-flavored. Where Y'at has given you the ultimate guide to finding some of the best pumpkin spice goodies right here in New Orleans.
1. The Avenue Pub
1732 St. Charles Ave., (504) 586 9243
Beer-lovers, make sure to make note of this. The Avenue Pub has the Pumpkinator, which is an imperial pumpkin stout.
Head up to the Pub's balcony for this delicious dark beer. The Pub is also doing to-go beer, wine, and food, so get some friends together and head on over.
2. Breads on Oak
8640 Oak St. Suite A, (504) 324-8271
You can count on Breads on Oak to feature the best on their menu. The company has a pumpkin cheddar biscuit sandwich to go along with the fall festivities.
The bakery has plenty vegetarian, vegan, gluten free, and other dietary restrictive options. When you order your breakfast sandwich, make sure to also pre-order their pumpkin pie with cream cheese for the holiday.
3. Smoothie King
Multiple Locations
One of the surest signs that it's fall is when Smoothie King puts their seasonal pumpkin smoothies on the menu. These titans of the smoothie world offer pumpkin smoothies in a variety of options, touting "real, organic pumpkin puree" in every one.
Choose from their vegan pumpkin smoothie, their Pumpkin Slim-n-Trim for a guiltless option, or their slightly more decadent Pumpkin D-Lite smoothie, made with frozen yogurt. Whichever way you go, it's like drinking fall through a straw.
4. Windsor Court
300 Gravier St., (504) 596-4763
Don't want to deal with the hassle of cooking a whole dinner this Thanksgiving? The Windsor Court has got you covered with their one-of-a-kind pre-fix Thanksgiving lunch and dinner menu.
The fall forward four-course meal includes butternut squash bisque with pumpkin seeds and crème fraîche for all our pumpkin lovers. Don't forget dessert with their pecan caramel cheesecake drizzled in caramel and candied pecans. This seasonal menu is for one day only this Thanksgiving Day.
5. Red Fish Grill
115 Bourbon St., (504) 598-1200
Get the whole family ready for a delightful holiday experience at Red Fish Grill this year and enjoy their Thanksgiving buffet. Not only do kids 2 and under get in free, the buffet also has options for everyone from classic Thanksgiving dinner to seafood and vegetarian options.
Of course, Red Fish Grill are including pumpkin bars in the buffet lineup that are made with all the fall warm spices to get you feeling grateful. Ask about their pumpkin créme brûlée on the a la carte menu.
6. New Orleans Creole Cookery
508 Toulouse St., (504) 372-6022
Celebrate the holiday in classic New Orleans style at New Orleans Creole Cookery this Thanksgiving. Their special three course dinner menu features roasted turkey, Cajun dirty rice, seafood dressing, candied yams, Grainer Mariner cranberry relish, and, of course, pumpkin pie.
New Orleans Creole Cookery has been cooking meals for the community in New Orleans for generations. Their pumpkin pie is a family secret recipe and is a terrific end to your meal.
7. Ralph's on the Park
900 City Park Ave., (504) 488-1000
Let's hope our New Orleans weather treats us right this season because Ralph's on the Park has a pumpkin bisque that is sure to warm up anyone's night and heart. The local pumpkin bisque is finished with roasted pumpkin seeds, bacon lardons, and sage crème fraîche.
Complete the meal with their pumpkin crème brûlée that's topped with pumpkin brittle. Offering a luxurious fall twist on a classic favorite, Ralph's on the Park is the place to be this Thanksgiving.
8. Copeland's of New Orleans
Multiple Locations
Thanksgiving is about being grateful and spending time with family. Make it easier to do that by picking up Copeland's Thanksgiving menu and catering package, which comes with all the holiday favorites including pumpkin pecan pie and pecan pumpkin bread pudding.
Copeland's of New Orleans is a local and national favorite when it comes to southern New Orleans style cuisine. Their pumpkin pecan pie and pecan pumpkin bread pudding are sure to make you feel right at home.
9. Rib Room
621 St. Louis St., (504) 529-7054
Tis the season, and everyone is featuring their take on some Thanksgiving favorites. The Rib Room in the Omni Hotel is hosting a Thanksgiving dinner with a unique menu featuring caviar frites, prime rib, Cajun fried turkey, and, of course, pumpkin pie.
The executive chef of Rib Room New Orleans, Dan Dienemann, used to run Chef Gordon Ramsay's Hell's Kitchen in D.C., so you can bet on this pumpkin pie on being one of the best this season.
10. Willa Jean
611 O'keefe Ave., (504) 509-7334
Willa Jean is all about unforgettable dishes that bring out the Southern hospitality that everyone knows and loves. This holiday season, bring home some of their famous home-made pumpkin loaf and pumpkin pie, which has all the warm fall spices we crave during this time of year.
These spots for catering orders fill up quickly so don't wait too long to place your order for your holiday dinner.
