“We like to pretend it’s Halloween year-round,” says Courtney Tallarico, who owns West End haunt Deadbeats with partner Jeff Angell. The couple opened the bar where E&O Tap used to be as a place where “all are welcome to hang out, watch scary movies, have some drinks, play free pinball, and chill.” Creepy pop-culture artifacts decorate the space, and horror movies play on TV all year, so it’s no surprise that Deadbeats has big plans for Halloween. Along with pumpkin beers taking over the tap throughout the month, watch for three creepy cocktail specials. “The Season of the Witch features Empress Gin, vanilla, and lavender with a pinch of sparkle and bubbles,”
Tallarico previews.
Spooky season also brings Halloween drink cards – earn five stamps for a chance to win a gift basket – and a lineup of events includes Deadbeats Drive-In, screening horror flicks every Thursday in the next-door parking lot; Tarot Reading Wednesdays; a Helloween Parking Lot Show on October 19; and partying all night October 31 – costumes encouraged! Follow @deadbeats_pvd for more events. 289 Knight Street
Rise ‘N Shine Coffee Bar balances scary with a little sweetness this October. Take in the crisp autumn air over fresh pastries and a Great Pumpkin Latte on their recently renovated patio space or cozy up inside to enjoy what the team of innovative baristas are concocting. “Our vision is to create a unique coffee experience in a creative space that is welcoming to all and uses only the finest ingredients,” shares owner Neal Kaplan. Locally roasted organic coffee and unique flavors and garnishes are a trademark of the neighborhood hub.
Along with all things pumpkin and flavored cold foams, this season brings the Banana Bread Chai, Peanut Butter Cookie, and Toffee Coffee lattes, and a limited edition drink pops up on the menu every week throughout the month. “These are our special takes on some of your favorite Halloween candies,” says Kaplan. Watch for the delicious and colorful Magic Brew, Butterfinger, Twixxx, and Nerdy Matcha. 97 Holden Street, RiseNShineRI.com
The candy and nut business is all in the family for Candace Kaloostian, who carries on the tradition her great-grandfather Peter S. Kaloostian started in 1923 after immigrating from Armenia and opening Virginia & Spanish Peanut Co. “He held various jobs, including an interpreter for the US government, before settling on the nut business,” shares Candace. “The story has it that someone had advised him to go into the car business or the nut business, and unfortunately we do not know his reasoning for choosing the latter!”
But loyal customers are glad he did, especially as trick-or-treating time approaches. Seasonal snacking includes the orange and black-hued Kickoff to Fall Mix with white chocolate, dark chocolate, and orange pretzel bites; caramel candies; and mini nonpareils. There’s also chocolate-covered pretzels with sprinkles and other candy assortments, along with the Cranberry Harvest blend of golden raisins, cranberries, apricots, almonds, and pecans. Find treats at nearby retail stores or order for pickup. 260 Dexter Street, VSPNut.com
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