Kirstin Henri’s Eat Beat has us intrigued about homemade pumpkin brandy being served at the Dive.

Although the recipe is a closely guarded secret, loquacious owner Jonn Klein swears it’s made with real pumpkin—not the canned stuff—plus a healthy dose of rum, vodka and brandy spiced with nutmeg and clove. Served warm, this mellow beverage is evocative of an exceptional pumpkin pie.

FOOD : EAT BEAT [Philadelphia Weekly]