Pratt Street is a leaf garland, twinkle light, corn stalk, pumpkin spice, mum covered Instagram dreamscape these days. Sunberry’s got Ramen to warm your bones, Vaughan’s has more comfort food than you can shake a sheep at, the “Tripleta” at El Poeta De Los Sandwiches is like a warm hug, and Sorella will give you that cozy campfire feeling thanks to their gorgeous wood-fired pizza oven.
Have you ever had a candle that smelled so good you could eat it? WELL, if you’re a Hartford Flavor super-fan like we are, then you must have already infused your home with the cardamom-ginger-chai goodness that is this candle. The bonus is that while you burn this thing you can also get lit with it’s fraternal twin, the Chai Spice Liqueur.
This Oregon-made, handcrafted simple syrup tastes like autumn sun and a crisp breeze. You can add it to your morning cup o’ joe, pastries, your witch’s brew to conjure the pumpkin-spice ancestors of autumnal joy, cocktails.. the list goes on.
A picture says a thousand words, but here’s a few more to really make you drool:
Sweet potato pancakes with chopped candied pecans, the right amount of cinnamon, topped with Buttercream, pumpkin drizzle, and… MORE PECANS.
We all know Story And Soil isn’t one to skimp on the delectables and spooky season is no different. When you go to get your daily cup of joe, swap out for one of their scary good seasonal beverages. Pumpkin spice + cream + cold foam = witchy goodness. No added Eye of Newt.
Be the talk of the Thanksgiving table setting town this November with this handmade table runner. Crafted with love, and nimble fingers, from the Hartford Artisans Weaving Center.
There’s nothing quite like a brisk fall walk sans screens. Immerse yourself in nature amidst a sea of bright orange, red, and yellow leaves. Plus, you can totally ride the Carousel regardless of age or take a Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Arch Tour and get some real 360 views for prime leaf peepin’.
The best thing about mini donuts is that eating a dozen of them is the same thing as eating one regular sized donut, right?
RIGHT??
Even your booze got the pumpkin spice memo. Brewed with native Pennsylvania neck pumpkins harvested just a few miles from their brewery, Master of Pumpkins conjures the spirit of autumn by combining traditional pie spices with French saison yeast to elicit notes of vanilla, cinnamon, clove, nutmeg and honey.
Transport your tastebuds back to crisp and smoky autumn bonfires. Vanilla vodka, Godiva chocolate, splash of marshmallow syrup. Finished with a chocolate dipped, graham cracker rim and topped with a toasted marshmallow. Mmm mmm mmm.
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