Terror Behind the Walls:
Fright & Bite
Through Nov. 2
$35-$60
www.easternstate.org
Participating Fairmount restaurants are collaborating with the Eastern State Penitentiary this Halloween, providing a package deal that includes a ghoulishly-themed prix fixe menu and entry into one of Philly’s most popular spooky destinations. With dishes like “Spicy Pumpkin Soup with Savory Warlock Seeds” and “Buried Alive in Chocolate” from Jack’s Firehouse, along with “Bloody Mess” soup, a “Prisoner Pouches” appetizer and a “Lamb Shank Redemption” entree from Trio, at the very least you won’t die hungry. $35-$60
Oktoberfest at City Tavern
Through Nov. 1
138 S. 2nd St.
(215) 413-1443
Lunch and dinner specials won’t last long. If you missed out on the real German deal this year (damn those juniors abroad — bring us a boot!), then this is the next best thing. Seriously. $8.95-$25.95
Wine 101: The Wine
School of Philadelphia
Oct. 30 to Dec. 13
Pinot Boutique, 227 Market St.
(800) 817-7351
Two hours of sipping and swirling with your friendly neighborhood wine connoisseurs and you’ll be turning up your nose to Yellowtail. $37.99
Evening Wine, Chocolate and Tea Tour
Presented by City Food Tours
www.cityfoodtours.com
As always with these Philadelphia food tours, make sure to wear your comfy shoes. They advertise only 20 minutes of walking, but you’ll be exploring what the city has to offer for over two hours. This particular tour takes you to the hippest tea salons and the best wine retailers with a pit stop at Naked Chocolate to satisfy your sweet tooth. Speaking of, when is the Penn location opening?? $39
