5 to Try: Pumpkin in Miami
Updated: November 23, 2009
It's time to carve those jack-o-lanterns, but don't toss out Jack's innards. From pumpkin-based facial treatments to creamy soups and spiced martinis, there are plenty of places around town that raid pumpkin patches for more than just seasonal decor. Let's go over a few of the best pumpkin masters.
Pumpkin Power
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Hy Vong Vietnamese Cuisine
Read Reviews3458 SW 8th St, Miami, FL 33135 (map)
Calle Ocho in Little Havana is home to popular Cuban restaurants and Latin American supermarkets. This Vietnamese restaurant stands out, and so does its thick and creamy pumpkin and squash soup.
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Mokai
Read Reviews235 23rd St, Miami Beach, FL 33139 (map)
A pumpkin martini is a featured cocktail at this intimate and velvet-rope selective South Beach nightclub. It's mostly Absolut with a generous dose of Hiram Walker Pumpkin Spice Liqueur. A splash of simple syrup offers a sweet, finishing touch.
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Waves Spa
Read Reviews11200 SW 8th St Ste 1241, Miami, FL 33199 (map)
The "pumpkin peel" is available year-round at this West Miami spa. It's a non-abrasive peel, making the most of our featured fruit's antioxidants and botanical nutrients to help smoothen out skin.
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Icebox Cafe
Read Reviews1657 Michigan Ave, Miami, FL 33139 (map)
This Lincoln Road diner finds several ways to work the showcased fruit into its menu. Pumpkin cheesecake or the more adventurous pumpkin walnut butterscotch cake can chase down the mango-pumpkin risotto.
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Laurenzo's Cafe
Read Reviews16385 W Dixie Hwy, Miami, FL 33160 (map)
Do try this at home. This authentic Italian supermarket offers 75 different shapes and flavors of handmade pasta. A seasonal favorite is the pumpkin-stuffed ravioli, ready to boil, bake, or fry at home. A dozen puffy squares will set buyers back $9.99.
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