Craving some hot and smooth pumpkin soup or a spicy hot chocolate in the cold weather? Pumpkin and cinnamon are two versatile ingredients that can be used in a number of food and beverage options during winter because of their sweet and warming taste. Winter is all about warm soups, curries, drinks and of course sweet treats. During winter, pumpkins can ward off colds and boost the immune system. Cinnamon has inherent warming properties and stimulates circulation by promoting warmth within the body. t2 lists 14 F&B outlets where you can drop in to savour some hearty pumpkin and cinnamon-infused dishes in the chilly season.
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1. CUP eBONG
Winters are incomplete without a perfect cup of hot chocolate. The warm cafe at Hindustan Park has the special Cinnamon Hot Chocolate made with dark cocoa powder, a dark roasted choco bar, topped with milk and a pinch of cinnamon powder to make it spicy.
Price: Rs 199
2. 8th DAY CAFE (All outlets)
Nothing better than pairing a super moist and delicious Pumpkin Bread filled with goodness and flavours with your favourite hot sip, available at this quaint cafe and bakery with multiple outlets in the city.
Price: Rs 119 per slice
3. BUNAPHILE ROASTERS
Just like a Disney princess, sip on the Creamy Pumpkin Soup filled with sweet pumpkin flavour and the savouriness of the warm broth complimented with garlic and onion and served with a slice of garlic bread available at the aesthetic cafe on Southern Avenue.
Price: Rs 249
4. PAPRIKA GOURMET
The perfect way to start a winter morning is to have some traditional Cinnamon French Toast dripping with maple syrup for breakfast available at this catering service at Elgin Road.
Price: Rs 150-plus per piece
To order: Call 9831054178
5. MINT ENFOLD
Want a quick yummy snack? Mint Enfold has the Maple-Cinnamon-Pecan Granola slightly sweetened by maple syrup that is your perfect pick-up snack this holiday season.
Price: Rs 425 (100g), Rs 800 (250g) and Rs 1050 (500g)
To order: www.themintenfold.com
6. KCC CAFE
Pumpkin Cannellon is a Bengali twist to pasta where Dalla coconut stuffed cannelloni is made with kumro (pumpkin in Bengali) and served with chilli and kalonji (black cumin) cream. You can find this Italian-Bengali amalgamation dish at this cafe in the Kolkata Centre for Creativity while you admire some art.
Price: Rs 450
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The popular sky bar at Park Street is serving a winter cocktail called East India Old Fashioned, a cocktail made with Bourbon, date palm jaggery and cinnamon.
Price: Rs 680
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1. VENETO KITCHEN & BAR
The authentic Italian dine-den at South City Mall is serving the holiday season’s favourite tipple — Hot Toddy, which is a combination of Hennessy cognac, honey, lemon, cinnamon and cloves and is served hot!
Price: Rs 899
2. CAFE BUDDY’S ESPRESSO
This underrated cafe on Southern Avenue has the cosy Pumpkin Spiced Latte made with espresso, steamed milk, pumpkin essence, and warm spices to create an indulgent drink.
Price: Rs 250-plus
3. DOUBLE DOWN BREWPUB & CAFE
The party destination on Sarat Bose Road has Roasted Pumpkin and Sage Risotto made with arborio rice cooked with roasted pumpkin paste and finished with white wine and roasted diced pumpkin, garnished with sage leaves and pumpkin seed.
Price: Rs 495-plus
4. MARBELLA’S (all outlets)
Roasted Pumpkin in Yellow Curry with noodles is sunshine on a plate, a hearty dish filled with Asian and roasted flavours available.
Price: Rs 325-plus
5. DRUNKEN TEDDY
The bold harmony of Bourbon whisky, cinnamon syrup, and an apple fan garnish results in the classic Cinnamon Apple Sour served at the happening lounge bar in Chowringhee.
Price: Rs 695
6. REFINERY 091
The brewpub at Sector V serves a pumpkin and cinnamon combination cocktail called Pumpkin Pie Martini made with vodka, pumpkin pie and cinnamon for a sweet and spicy taste.
Price: Rs 549