Hearth Patisserie’s Fall-Inspired Macarons
This online pastry shop offers fall-inspired macarons ($3 each) in two flavors: caramel apple and Mexican hot chocolate. The apple option is filled with house-made caramel apple compote, while the Mexican hot chocolate version is infused with a spice blend of Ceylon cinnamon, cayenne and a pinch of chipotle pepper for smokiness. Find the desserts and more during an Oct. 30 pop-up shop at Lather A Salon in Rocky River from 2-5:30 p.m. or order online. hearthpatisserie.com
Ice Cream Joy’s Jack O’ Lantern Float
This spooky treat ($5.25) comes layered with homemade vanilla ice cream and orange soda — and is served in an expressive jack-o’-lantern cup. Choose from dairy and vegan options, as well as other fall-inspired desserts such as a vegan pumpkin sundae, vegan pumpkin spice-flavored ice cream and pumpkin milkshakes. 15210 Madison Ave., Lakewood, 216-250-1024, iscreamjoy.com
LBM’s Haunted Memoir Menu
The Lakewood haunt recently unveiled its newest menu in which the cocktails are inspired by ghost stories or chilling wives’ tales. Try the Franklin Castle ($14) based off the haunted Victorian home built in the 1880s, where an alarming number of people would die in the vicinity. This intense, boozy cocktail starts with Plantation Old Fashioned Traditional Dark Rum and a house-blend of Amaro and chocolate bitters. 12301 Madison Ave., Lakewood, 216-712-4692, lbmbar.com
Larder Delicatessen & Bakery’s Apple Fritters
These apple fritters ($4) are extra unique in the sense that Larder’s acquires the apples and fresh-pressed cider from Rittman Orchards in Doylestown, an orchard that specializes in antique apples, making them even more delectable and crisp than what you would find anywhere else. 1455 W. 29th St., Cleveland, 216-912-8203, larderdb.com
The South Side’s Apple Pie Pierogies
These sweet treats ($5-$8), which come from the Pierogi Lady, are cooked with diced apples, cinnamon, nutmeg and brown sugar. They are then deep-fried, grilled in powdered sugar, and are recommended with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. There are options to get them with or without whipped cream. 2207 W. 11th St., Cleveland, 216-937-2288, southsidecleveland.com
Thai Thai’s Pumpkin Custard
Known for its inventive bubble tea, Bangkok-style street food and Thai classics, Thai Thai now has a vegetarian friendly pumpkin custard, native to Thailand. Perfect for pumpkin season, this dessert ($6) offers a blend of creamy and sweet flavors that won’t last long untouched on your plate. 13415 Madison Ave., Lakewood, 216-226-4890, thaithailakewood.com
