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Find both Pumpkin Market and Pumpkin Cafe on the 1600 block of South Street (photos by M. McClellan for GPTMC)

I’m hoping you’re all familiar with Pumpkin Restaurant by now. Opened more than five years ago, this single-room restaurant is an anchor institution on that strip of South Street the resides west of Broad. It is my very favorite spot for celebratory meals. Since opening their initial eatery, chef and owner team Ian Moroney and Hilary Bor have also birthed Pumpkin Market and Pumpkin Cafe, adding to the wealth of edible riches available in the Graduate Hospital neighborhood.

You’ll find the market at 1610 South Street. Step into this tiny shop and be greeted by all manner of locally grown and crafted produce, meats, jams and more. They roast their signature blend of coffee just downstairs and if you’re a regular, your picture will hang on the wall (it also serves as your coffee loyalty card).

The cafe is just across the street at 1609 South Street. Here you can order up a morning smoothie, a midday sandwich or a casual evening meal. It has a decidedly neighborhood vibe, complete with friendly service, outdoor seating (at least during the summer months) and the occasional dog calmly lolling under an umbrella as its people finish eating.

The market also sources locally whenever possible and features plenty of seasonal produce in their array of soups, sandwiches and salads. They are happy to pack up their food to go, and have been a particular boon to the areas families, saving many from a 5 p.m. “what’s for dinner?” meltdown.

Next time you’re searching for a Graduate Hospital location for a few local ingredients or a quick meal, consider swinging by one of the Pumpkins (vegetarians should definitely check out their black bean burger!).