Sure, there’s plenty going on to celebrate Halloween and Dia de los Muertos like corn mazes, haunted houses and such. But here at the InGoodTasteDenver.com blog, we’re in it for the food. And booze. So here’s what we rounded up for you that we find to be In Good Taste.
Through October 31
Pablo’s Coffee is selling bags of their Chicory Treat, said to be a “diabolically delicious blend” of Central American and Indonesian coffees. Together, they create a dark, natural chicory with a full-bodied, robust and herbal coffee. The 12-ounce, $12 blend will be available throughout October at all locations and on the website.
October 26
Terminal Bar inside Denver’s Union Station is having a Spooky Speakeasy. Featuring DJ Phanatic, expect themed cocktails and a costume contest. The winner gets a free night at The Crawford Hotel – Denver Union Station! No cover and must be 21 and over.
Call to Arms Brewing is having their 3rd annual Halloween Rumpus starting at 7:30pm with an inaugural costume contest that could win you awesome beer-related prizes including free beer for the rest of the year.
Olive & Finch preps you for making your own treats with their Cupcakes and Candied Apple Decorating Class at their 1st Avenue location. Decorate a half dozen jumbo cupcakes and a candy apple to decorate to your heart’s content. Kids can munch on complimentary kid-friendly fare like veggies, grilled cheeses, chicken fingers and homemade quesadillas while sipping hot cocoa and housemade sodas. Adults get complimentary wine, beer or cocktails and elegant O&F appetizers and bites. Space is limited.
Punch Bowl Social is celebrating in a family-friendly way at their Stapleton location from 6:30-9:30pm with special drinks and activities for the whole gang. Then from 9pm-2am at the South Broadway location, it’s a grown-up celebration with a Witches and Warlocks-themed celebration with a DJ, costume contest with cash prizes and a special punch, the Orange is the New Black Sabbath.
October 27
French for Sugar is hosting an “All Tea, No Shade” Drag Queen High Tea in their e Rêve Tea Room for $35 a person including prizes, raffles and much more. A percentage of the proceeds with be donated to The Center Advancing LGBT Colorado. $35.00 Per Person. Reservations- Contact French for Sugar, (303) 522-6886 or email info@frenchforsugar.com
October 28
Seedstock Brewery is hosting Beers for Fears Halloween Party from 4-9pm. The ’80s-themed Halloween bash features $4 pints for people in costume, Halloween movies such as Hocus Pocus, ’80s jams and lots more.
Julep is having a Great Pumpkin & Pig Roast. Tickets include the pig roast, pumpkins and tools for carving. There’ll also be drink specials to enjoy.
October 31
Navajo Street Trick-or-Treat features businesses in the Lower Highlands neighborhood along Navajo street. From 5-9pm, they’ll be welcoming kids and adults for goodies including hot chocolate from Pinwheel Coffee, candy and scary movies at The Bug Theater, haircare products and candy from Second Nature and candy for kids/Jell-O shots for adults at Acova.
Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse encourages you to put some elegance in your Halloween night. They’re offering a screaming deal of a $59 Prime Pair Prix-Fixe menu with salad, entree and side dishes. Choose from Del’s Salad, Classic Caesar Salad or Blue Cheese Lettuce Wedge; the choice of entrees includes an 8 oz. Hand Cut Filet, Manhattan-Cut New York Strip or Simply Prepared Fresh Fish; the sides include a choice of Chateau Mashed Potatoes, Baked Potato, Sautéed Wild Mushroom and Pearl Onions or Creamed Spinach. Reservations are recommended.
ViewHouse Littleton is hosting a 3-course Murder Mystery Dinner. In addition to the Murder Mystery Game, there’ll be a costume contest with the grand prize of $1000. All three ViewHouse locations have fun events happening October 26 through Halloween Day. Visit their website to see.
That’s it for Halloween Fun for Foodies. Now, let’s see what’s going on for Dia de los Muertos! 
Que Bueno Suerte! is celebrating Día de los Muertos with special decorations, a prix fixe menu and drink pairings. The four course menu includes Cempazuchitl (Mexican marigold flower) soup, with Cempazuchitl petals, corn and squash in a light, creamy broth,
traditional Día de los Muertos mole for the main course, served with mezcal rice and fresh, house made tortillas (paired with mezcal and cranberry puree and house bitters), and Pan de Muerto y Chocolate Caliente for dessert. Get it for $40 per person or make it a cocktail/wine pairing dinner for $50. Or, order from the regular menu. The deal runs October 31-November 2.
November 1
Nomad Taqueria + Beer Garden is celebrating Día de los Muertos or Day of the Dead, with a special menu for lunch and dinner, November 1 and 2. The all-vegetarian menu includes Red Posole ($5), Pumpkin Tacos (with crispy pumpkin, black bean sauce, jalapeño lime cabbage slaw and pepitas ($10), • Mole Spice Pumpkin Filled Tamales, order comes with two tamales, rice and beans ($10), and • Pan de Muerto, a traditional Día de Los Muertos sweet roll ($3). All items can be ordered a la carte for get it all for $20. They’ll also have $1 off all Suerte Tequila cocktails.
November 2
Cheluna Brewing Company is hosting Nacho Libre Vewing/Bingo and Sugar Skull Decorating. Play Nacho Libre quote-bingo for beer prizes during the movie. Live music to follow.
Colfax Art Crawl & Día de los Muertos celebration brings fire artists, Aztec dancers and a district-wide Diá de los Muertos celebration during First Friday. From 5-9pm, galleries, studios, and creative businesses will be open for multiple exhibits inspired by Diá de los Muertos including altars and pieces by local grade school students. See Aztec dancers in traditional costume and see fire artists, who will be on hand spinning fire to brighten the winter night in a display of light and shadow. Sip beer and wine and enjoy food from local food trucks.
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