AROUND CHINA

Pumpkin on tap

[Photo provided to China Daily]

"Halloween is not really an Italian thing," says Beijing restaurant owner Fabio Falanga, who got right into the spirit anyway at La Dolce Vita with Zucca beer, a pumpkin-flavored, cinnamon-spiced craft brew. While some specials like that were just for the spooky weekend, don't fret if you missed out. Many craft brewers around China will have a seasonal pumpkin-flavored pint waiting for you through at least the end of November.