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Try the Pumpkin Pie Milkshake at Fozzie's Sandwich Emporium

By Emily Wasserman Wed., Nov. 9 2011 at 9:00 AM

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While some of us are content sitting back and waiting for the traditional Thanksgiving pie, others need a more frequent fix. Gut Check falls into the latter group.

Luckily, we struck pumpkin gold at Fozzie's (1170 South Big Bend Boulevard, Richmond Heights; 314-932-5414). Although Fozzie's is better known for its sandwiches, burgers and chips, it also offer a variety of milkshakes, including the "pumpkin pie."

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Try the Great Pumpkin at Ted Drewes

By Erika Miller Tue., Nov. 8 2011 at 9:05 AM

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We love pumpkins! We just want to carve 'em, roast their seeds and then bake the guts into all kinds of awesome. So, this autumn, we're on a quest for the tastiest local pumpkin goodies, before the fleeting flavor is gone. Do you have a favorite local seasonal pumpkin food? E-mail tips@riverfronttimes.com. Check out our other fall and Thanksgiving coverage over at Gobble Gobble.

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Eating a slice of homemade pumpkin pie around the holidays is almost like a science. Pick the perfect slice, add a scoop of vanilla ice cream and top with a curl of whipped cream. Luckily, Ted Drewes (6726 Chippewa Street; 314-481-2652) has taken these steps and mashed them all together into its seasonal Great Pumpkin - a blend of pumpkin pie, vanilla custard and whipped cream.

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Try the Pumpkin Scone at Kaldi's

By Emily Wasserman Mon., Nov. 7 2011 at 1:00 PM

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We love pumpkins! We just want to carve 'em, roast their seeds and then bake the guts into all kinds of awesome. So, this autumn, we're on a quest for the tastiest local pumpkin goodies, before the fleeting flavor is gone. Do you have a favorite local seasonal pumpkin food? E-mail tips@riverfronttimes.com. Check out our other fall and Thanksgiving coverage over at Gobble Gobble.

Emily Wasserman

On a crisp Fall morning, what do you want most?

Most Americans will respond with either a) an extra hour of sleep or b) a 20 oz. cup of coffee. Allow us to recommend a third option for fall: the pumpkin scone at Kaldi's (17211 Chesterfield Airport Road, Chesterfield; 636-536-6624).

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Try the Pumpkin Pancakes at Eckert's Country Restaurant

By Robin Wheeler Fri., Nov. 4 2011 at 12:33 PM

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We love pumpkins! We just want to carve 'em, roast their seeds and then bake the guts into all kinds of awesome. So, this autumn, we're on a quest for the tastiest local pumpkin goodies, before the fleeting flavor is gone. Do you have a favorite local seasonal pumpkin food? E-mail tips@riverfronttimes.com. Check out our other fall and Thanksgiving coverage over at Gobble Gobble.

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Eckert's grows pumpkins and makes them into a tasty breakfast.

If anyone's going to know how to cook a pumpkin, it's the place that grows a bunch of them. Eckert's Country Restaurant (951 S. Green Mount Rd., Belleville, IL, 618-233-0513) has it figured out. Their current autumn menu has pumpkins galore, but they really shine in the pumpkin pancakes.

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Try the Pumpkin Harvest Cupcake at the Cup

By Kholood Eid Thu., Nov. 3 2011 at 2:14 PM

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We love pumpkins! We just want to carve 'em, roast their seeds and then bake the guts into all kinds of awesome. So, this autumn, we're on a quest for the tastiest local pumpkin goodies, before the fleeting flavor is gone. Do you have a favorite local seasonal pumpkin food? E-mail tips@riverfronttimes.com. Check out our other fall and Thanksgiving coverage over at Gobble Gobble.

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The Pumpkin Harvest.

The Cup (28 South Maryland Plaza; 314-367-6111) has introduced more than a dozen delectable flavors to St. Louis since its arrival in 2007. But few compare to the seasonal "Pumpkin Harvest."

This moist pumpkin-spice cake, topped with its not-too-overwhelming cinnamon buttercream, tastes like how autumn feels at its peak in mid-October. Take a bite, close your eyes and see flashes of warm colors mingle with sunlight. That's how good this dessert is. And that small chunk of chocolate-pumpkin bark on top will round out the experience (yes, this cupcake is an experience) with a lovely, balanced aftertaste that will linger in your mouth -- and on your mind.

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Try the Pumpkin Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting at Foundation Grounds

By Chrissy Wilmes Wed., Nov. 2 2011 at 1:00 PM

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We love pumpkins! We just want to carve 'em, roast their seeds and then bake the guts into all kinds of awesome. So, this autumn, we're on a quest for the tastiest local pumpkin goodies, before the fleeting flavor is gone. Do you have a favorite local seasonal pumpkin food? E-mail tips@riverfronttimes.com. Check out our other fall and Thanksgiving coverage over at Gobble Gobble.

Chrissy Wilmes

Foundation Grounds (7298 Manchester, Maplewood; 314-601-3588) is less a coffee shop you visit with a laptop and a pile of work, and more a cafe where you stop for an unforgettable lunch. The fare is simple but divine, and most important, light and healthy -- making it easy to justify ordering a gooball, coconut kiss or slice of pie from the ever-beckoning bakery case.

This autumn, FoGro has upped the ante. With pumpkin cake, scones, muffins and cupcakes, there's something for pumpkin enthusiasts with every degree of sweet tooth. (Selections change daily.)

Yes, there are other ultra-sweet, sexy, tempting treats, but we only have eyes for that pumpkin cake. The hearty texture resembles that of a French bread more than a soft, crumbly cake. The flavor is understated; very lightly sweetened with joyful bursts of pumpkin and cinnamon. The generous layer of decadent cream cheese icing perfectly balances the mildness of this autumnal cake.

The best part? Foundation Grounds is a block away from Schlafly Bottleworks. What better way to wash down a slice of pumpkin cake than with a Pumpkin Ale?