Six of the best: Pumpkin goodies

Blue cheese and pumpkin burger (pictured above)

A peculiar but satiating combo, the Paddy Field’s aged cheese and pumpkin burger arrives twice the size of most we’ve seen in Guangzhou – the perfect vegetarian binge to keep your mood stable and blubber thick for winter. RMB68.  

// The Paddy Field, 2/F, Central Plaza, 38 Huale Lu, Yuexiu District 越秀区华乐路38号广怡大厦首层1A (8360 1379) 

Pumpkin spice ale

The best part about summer’s departure? Having a reason to stock up on seasonal brews, of course. Our favorite is the Strand’s pumpkin spice ale, which combines cinnamon and cloves for a light malty finish and hoppy aroma. RMB40/pint.  

// The Strand Beer Café, 1 Chunfeng Lu, Mingyue Er Lu, Wuyang Xincheng, Yuexiu District 越秀区五羊新城明月二路春风路1号 (8735 7179)

Roasted pumpkin & okra salad

Fuel your body with this antioxidant-rich pumpkin, okra and roasted bell pepper salad before the menu changes! Set on a bed of romaine, each ingredient resonates distinctly against a resulting tapestry of flavor. RMB68. 

// Element Fresh, Shop L302, TaiKoo Hui, 383 Tianhe Lu, Tianhe District 天河区天河路383号太古汇广场L302店 (3808 8506)

Pumpkin lasagna

Stacked with alternating layers of lasagna, sharp ricotta cheese and sauteed pumpkin, this signature dish cradles hints of homemade magic. Spruce up your old Thanksgiving menu this year with pumpkin pie’s savory sidekick. RMB48. 

// FG Fine Foods, No. 1, 23 Jianshe Si Malu, Yuexiu District 越秀区建设四马路23号之一 (8356 1245)

Pumpkin soup with spicy pasta

Who wants classic pumpkin soup when you can have it simmered in chili peppers and bursting with cheesy pasta? Conquer bitter squalls this fall with a daily brew guaranteed to spice things up. RMB30. 

// The Eating Table, No. 401, 4/F, GTLand Winter Mall, Zhujiang Dong Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District 天河区珠江新城珠江东路高德置地东商场店4层401室 (8398 0502)

Chinese pumpkin cake

You can find these gooey treats throughout the city (and at almost any hot pot venue), but we’re wild about Ma Tian Hui’s fried pumpkin cakes coated in coconut flakes and served with a sugary dipping sauce. RMB18/six.

// 麻田会, 2/F, 77 Tiyu Xi Lu, Tianhe District 天河区体育西路77号2楼 (8559 2816) JR