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Halloween treats, trays, and charcuterie boards
Wish you had something to serve your Halloween party guests beyond the usual dips and chips? Here are some spooky options from various local businesses.
The Pretzel Shop announced that its seasonal pretzel spiders are back. The shareable creatures cost $30 each and include four dozen pretzel bites and an 8 oz. dip. Must be ordered in advance. 2316 E. Carson St., South Side. thepretzelshop.net
Mediterra offers a limited-time fall menu featuring candy corn and pumpkin-flavored macarons, mini pumpkin cheesecakes, pumpkin cake pops, pumpkin spice chocolate-covered Oreos, and more. Be sure to order ahead. Multiple locations. mediterracafe.com
Chantal’s Cheese Shop sells Halloween charcuterie plates filled with “hauntingly delicious cheeses” and meats, olives, and more (depending on size). Plates come in small (serves 2-4), medium (serves 8-12), or large (serves 15-20) sizes and cost $69.99 to $299.99. Order ahead. 4402 Penn Ave., Bloomfield. chantalscheese.com
Paddy Cake Bakery has cake pops, chocolate-covered marshmallows, petit fours, and other treats dressed up as ghosts, jack-o’-lanterns, mummies, and monsters. Order a cookie or pastry tray in advance. 4763 Liberty Ave., Bloomfield. paddycakebakery.com
Clark Crush Bar boyercandies.com
Clark Crush Bar Credit: Courtesy of Boyer Candy Co.
Speaking of treats, Boyer Candy Co. resurrected a discontinued candy bar with a Pittsburgh connection. The Clark Crush Bar returned to shelves for the first time in nearly 50 years and is now being sold at local Grandpa Joe’s Candy Shop locations . The treat is a spin on the iconic Clark Bar, invented in 1917 by David L. Clark, an Irish immigrant who helped establish the Strip District. A Boyer statement says the Clark Crush Bar combines chocolate, peanut butter, and pieces of Clark crunch. It’s now available in limited qu
Sources: city_paper
