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Coated in rich, dark chocolate and with addictive spiced pumpkin seeds, Veré's take on caramel corn, called Pumpkorn, is just in time for Halloween. Samples of the new product at CH HQ were quickly gobbled up—our tasters were surprised but enjoyed the pleasant heat of the Chipotle chile powder. The spice contrasts nicely with the sticky sweetness of the caramel, the crunch of the corn and the nuttiness of the seeds. It's a perfect Autumnal treat by one of our favorite chocolate-makers, but we're already hearing rumors from Veré that it might become a year-round specialty.
Currently Pumpkorn's limited to Veré's local markets in Manhattan (see a list of stores after the jump), retailing for $5 per bag.
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Pumpkorn is available at these locations:
Veré Factory
12 West 27th Street, 6th Floor
New York, NY 10001
Cleaver Company
Chelsea Market
75 9th Avenue
New York, NY 10011
City Bakery
3 West 18th Street
New York, NY 10011
Myxyplyzk
125 Greenwich Avenue
New York, NY 10014
Amish Market
240 East 45th Street
New York, NY 10017
Amish Market
731 9th Avenue
New York, NY 10019
Life Thyme
410 6th Avenue
New York, NY 10011
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