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Edible Halloween Happenings: London, Portland, Boston & More!

26 Oct

If you’re looking to dress-up in your best Halloween costume, support a good cause, or simply eat and drink until November 1st… we’ve got some good spots for you!

Atlanta
Stop in for some steak at STK and enjoy vampire-themed Halloween decor and executive Chef Jeremy Miller’s Halloween-inspired menu on October 27th at 8pm. Have a Vampire Kiss Martini or a Pumpkin Mojito while dining on delicious dishes!

P’cheen will be hosting a Halloween bash on October 27th at 7pm. Attendees can enjoy complimentary beer and Halloween-themed food items all night! Come dressed in your best costume and be entered to win $100!

Austin
On October 26th, Midnight Cowboy will offer refuge from the zombies, ghouls, and goblins wandering the streets. From Friday through Halloween, they’re offering a specialty menu of Zombie cocktails for $10.

Boston
The lovely folks at UpStairs on the Square are turning up the spook on Halloween, October 31st. Guests should dress in their best costumes and be ready to enjoy a menu ($40 per person) from chef Susan Regis and $8 cocktails from the bar. Later in the evening you’ll be further entertained with “skaraoke” and a screening of The Rocky Horror Picture Show! Be sure to make a reservation soon!

Celebrate Halloween Eve with a sustainable seafood dinner and live jazz at The Beehive on October 30th, starting at 5:30pm. Along with their regular menu, this four course menu ($65 per person) was designed by the restaurant’s execuctive Chef, Rebecca Newell, and the New England Aquarium to raise awareness about sustainable seafood.

California
The OC Fair is offering a Halloween Foodtacular on October 31st 5:30pm until 9pm. This event features a variety of delicious gourmet food trucks with Halloween-themed menu items. Other perks include a DJ, cash bar, and trick-or-treating for the kids!

Denver
Celebrate Halloween at the Molly Brown House with All Hallows Eve Full Tea on October 27th at 11am until 1pm. Tickets are $20 per person and include tea, treats, and time to show off your scariest or wackiest costume.

London
Dine at Dans Le Noir in pure darkness this Halloween. On October 31st at 7pm the restaurant will provide a special menu that will shock your senses! Make a reservation soon!

Portland
It’s Night of the Living Ales in Portland on October 29th where eight breweries will be whipping up Halloween-inspired brews like Burnside’s Reese’s peanut butter cup, chocolate pumpkin porter, and a Monster Mash! Costumes are encouraged and other treats include a Halloween burlesque show, full bar, and other themed cocktails ($8 cover charge).

And now, just to perk up your taste buds, here are some great Halloween recipes to make at home and share on Forkly!

Martha Stewart’s Brain Cupcakes

Chef Mom’s Spooky Ghost Pizza

Bon Appetit’s Vampire Cupcakes

Mother’s Day is this Weekend! How will you be spoiling mom?

11 May

For those of you still scratching your head on just how you want to “wow” mom this year, we’ve taken the time to round up some events going on around cities near you! Feel free to add other events in the comments section below –and as always, post those tastes on Forkly!

Friday, May 11th

THE MOTHER’S DAY SHOW Featuring R&B Sensation CASE – New London, CT

Colorado Chocolate Festival - Denver, CO

Sunday, May 13th

Dose: Mother’s Day Edition – Chicago, IL

Mother’s Day Brunch at Saratoga National - Saratoga Springs, NY

Chocolate Fest at First Congressional Church of Danbury  – Danbury, CT

Mother’s Day Brunch in Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, and Broward County AND in Palm Beach, Boca Raton, and West Palm Beach – Florida

Sexy Mamas Disco Brunch – Denver, CO

Mother’s Day Tea: Once in Barre (1890-1930) - Cambridge, MA

Planning on suprising mom with some of your culinary prowess instead? Here are some fun and sweet recipes that we know she’d love!

Mini Chocolate-Strawberry Heart Pancakes -  Yesica of Digital Vegan

Delicious & Guiltless French Toast – by Domenica Catelli

Slow-Roasted Salmon with Spring Herb Sauce - by Jerry Traunfeld

Vegetable & Goat Cheese “Lasagna” – by Penelope Casas

My Mother’s Cheesecake – by Ricki Heller

And more from Cookstr!

Don’t forget to snap some Forkly tastes of all the decadent food you’ll be showering mom with this weekend!

Tacos, Tequila, and More: Your Guide to Cinco de Mayo Weekend

4 May

Cinco de Mayo, or “The Fifth of May,” marks the Mexican Army’s 1862 victory over France at the Battle of Puebla. Though it’s not as big of a deal in Mexico as their Independence Day (which it’s commonly confused as), it’s still celebrated with family get-togethers, dancing, fireworks, and lots of tasty food and drinks. Even if you’re not in Mexico for this celebration, you can still break out your oversized sombrero (we know you have one) and find a city around the U.S. showing their love for this Mexican holiday (and cuisine)!

Festivals around the US this Cinco de Mayo weekend & beyond:

Some great establishments to visit this weekend in New York & Austin: 

Austin, Texas:

Hungry for more? Here are some delicious recipes to try out if you’re celebrating at home!

Whatever, whenever, and wherever you decide to fiesta this weekend, share your Mexican fair with us on Forkly!