Trader Joe’s Conquers Queens; Candy and Wine Pairing in ChelseaChelsea: Wondering which alcoholic beverage goes best with Halloween-themed Snickers? Head to Bottlerocket Sunday for a free wine and candy tasting from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. [Grub Street]
Dumbo: The Treats Truck is hosting a Halloween party at the Pearl Street Triangle this Saturday from noon to 6 p.m. [Treats Truck]
East Village: Aaah, the uses for bacon: Double Down Saloon serves a house-infused bacon-vodka martini with a Slim Jim garnish. [Restaurant Girl]
Forest Hills: Trader Joe’s at 90-30 Metropolitan Avenue opens Friday at 9 a.m. [Super Vegan]
Midtown East: The Grand Central Oyster Bar is closed today after a “minor explosion” in the kitchen. [Eater]
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Fireside Feeding, Tasty Tacos, and To-Die-For PiesEd Levine adds some favorite pies to Rob and Robin’s picks. [Ed Levine Eats]
Fireside feeding. [Chowhound]
Maddest martinis, including one of our favorites, Double Down’s bacon martini, and the $165 truffletini first reported here. [NYP]
Cobble/Boerum Hill for dummies/Manhattanites. [Citysearch]
Let’s get a taco. [NYDN]