Is it a fruit or a
vegetable? A squash or a gourd? A reason to got out to
dinner, or stay home and cook?
Pumpkin is all those things and more. So why stop at pie?
Now that the season is upon us, we offer a bumper crop of
ideas for enjoying
this versatile ingredient, whether you prefer to whip
something up yourself or
indulge at a local restaurant.
Here's a list of area eateries that are putting pumpkin on
the menu this fall.
•Fresh Starts Restaurant and Bakery
1040 Sterling, Flossmoor;
(708) 957-7900:
Porcini pumpkin ravioli,
Dog Fish Head Pumpkin Ale, and Pumpkin Lager
beer.