Nibble: Tasty, Fresh & Fab CT Food Events for Week of October 27- November 3

J House throws their annual Halloween bash on Friday November 1- this year with an Apocalypse theme!  Your ticket comes with a complimentary cocktail, hors d'oeuvres, a live DJ all night, and a Red Carpet Costume Contest & Prizes.  Tickets $75 pp.

On November 1, Ben & Jerry’s will serve up Free Scoops Of Non-Dairy For World Vegan Day!  Visit participating locations from 4-8pm for your free scoop. 

Attention beer fans! Coalhouse Pizza in Stamford hosts a special SINGLECUT tap take-over at 5pm on October 30.  Stay for trivia, which begins at 8pm.

Chef Jessica Bengston, chef from Terrain and Amis Trattoria, comes to the Fairfield Library on Monday October 28.  She’ll share her journey in the culinary world and how food, community, and culture has influenced her career.  

On Monday October 28, kids can decorate their very own personal mini ice cream cakes at Scoops & Sprinkles in Rocky Hill.  The event runs from 6-7:30pm.  Tickets are $20, gluten free available.

Shell & Bones Oyster Bar and Grill will be hosting a Halloween Costume Party on Monday, October 28 beginning at 9pm.  The evening will include live music from Tim Palmieri and special guests, cocktail specials and a costume contest with prizes!  All guests who wear a costume will receive 5 clam tokens for their next visit!

Guilford Mooring will be hosting a Fall Bourbon Dinner on Tuesday, October 29 at 6:30pm.  The four course, prix-fixe dinner features paired cocktails and includes a post-meal complimentary cigar outside by the fire pits.  Reservations are required; tickets are $75 per person.  Reserve your space by calling 203.458.2921.

On Wednesday October 30, The North House and Maximum Beverage are teaming up to host a The Prisoner Wine Dinner from 7-10pm.  Try 6 of their wines as you enjoy a welcome reception followed by a perfectly paired 5 course dinner by Executive Chef, April Gibson.  Tickets are $99 and are inclusive of tax and gratuity. 

The Fresh Market’s Take A Slice Out Of Hunger campaign kicks off on October 30 and runs through November 30. New this year, The Fresh Market has pledged to donate $1 from the sale of every cream pie sold in the bakery cold case to Feeding America.  Every $1 donated helps provide at least 10 meals.  

L’escale’s annual Halloween Soiree starts at 9pm on October 31 and lasts until the sun comes up!  A DJ will spin while guests enjoy hors’ doeuvres and drinks.  The best costume wins a Cylinder Vodka Moscow Mule gift basket.  Tickets are $20 per person.

Come celebrate Halloween at The Spread with their annual costume party.  This year, join the Losers Club and embrace their “IT” themed party.  They’ll have drink specials, a costume contest, and more.  Norwalk takes place on October 31 while Greenwich takes its turn on November 1.  

The Essex now offers happy hour Wednesday-Sunday from 5-6pm.  Join them for $1 oysters, $6 wines, $6 cocktails, and more.  Plus, check out their new fall menu.

Trick or Treat Stew Leonard’s style!  On Halloween day, Thursday, October 31, children who come to Stew Leonard’s Newington in their costumes will receive a free ice cream.

Geronimo Tequila Bar & Southwest Grill in New Haven will be hosting a Dia De Los Muertos Celebration at its New Haven location on Saturday, November 2 at 9pm.  The Halloween event will feature Espolon drink specials and complimentary tastings, giveaways and prizes for Most Original Costume & Best Makeup and music from DJ Handsome Jay.  There is no cover charge for this 21+ event.

FIREBOX Restaurant in the Frog Hollow neighborhood of Hartford is expanding its Brunch Menu, hours and cocktail offerings. Brunch will be served from 11-5 on Sundays - that is three extra hours to help you extend those weekend vibes. Fresh juice mimosas to share and non-alcoholic Market Cocktails for all those still recovering from a Saturday well-spent, are now available

Dueling pianos meets Halloween in Hamden on November 1.  The Haunted Hollywood Halloween Costume Party runs from 7pm-2am and includes a Sing-a-long Dueling Piano Show, a Complimentary Light Eats Buffet, a Costume Contest with cash prizes, $3 Tito's Shots, $5 Tito's Mixed Drinks, $5 Spooky Shots, $8 Monster Martinis, and more.

Come celebrate 30 years in business in Thompsonville CT at Silvia's International Restaurant Friday evening, November 1.  It will be a night of great European food and a performance by "A-Ray of Elvis"! Enjoy an all you can eat buffet as well as the show for only $39.95 per person. Call now for tickets and reservations: 860-741-6969.

New Haven Restaurant Week kicks off on Sunday November 3.  More than 30 of downtown New Haven’s award-winning and internationally diverse restaurants- including Miya’s, 116 Crown, and Olea- are featuring $17 lunch and $34 dinner fixed price multi course menus. New Haven Restaurant Week is presented by Info New Haven.