Local restaurants celebrate Dia de Los Muertos, “Day of the Dead”, one of Mexico’s most important festivals since pre-Hispanic times. While it may sound a bit macabre, the day is actually met with great joy as families gather to welcome the souls of the departed on their annual visit home.
Bodega Taco Bar in Darien and Fairfield continues their Dia de Los Muertos tradition, offering something for the whole family, ghoulish weekend revelers, and restaurant industry professionals.
DARIEN
Bloody Brunch
Sunday, Nov 1, 11am – 4pm
- 1/2 Price Brunch Cocktails
- Sugar Skulls & Face Painting
Espolon “YOLO” Party
Saturday, November 7, 8pm
- Tequila Tasting & Specials
- Day of the Dead Pig Roast
- Panna Musik & Dancing
FAIRFIELD
Bloody Brunch
Sunday, Nov 1, 11am – 4pm
- 1/2 Price Brunch Cocktails
- Sugar Skulls & Face Painting
Espolon Industry Party
Monday, November 2nd, 8pm
- Skeleton Shots & Pig Roast
- All night Happy Hour & DJ
Bodega Taco Bar Fairfield, 1700 Post Road
Bodega Taco Bar Darien, 980 Post Road
www.bodegatacobar.com
Paloma in Stamford is turning their popular Sunday Brunch into a Dia de Los Muertos party for the whole family.
In addition to their bold Latin infused cocktails and extensive brunch menu, Paloma will feature a SUCKLING PIG BRUNCH MENU (below). There will be traditional sugar skull painting for the whole family conducted by Paloma’s neighbors at Pinot’s Palette. Paloma will be collecting leftover Halloween candy (or your personal stash) for our local food bank.
Brunch – 11:30am – 3pm
Sugar Skull Painting – 1pm (please call to reserve a spot)
SUCKLING PIG MENU
“The Family Table” $20pp
Suckling pig, scrambled eggs, Mexican vanilla pancakes, salsa, guacamole, tortillas, yucca fries, black beans & chorizo, creamy grits, poblano hash
Ice cream, sorbet & flan
Eggs Benedict $14
Twice cooked suckling pig w/ pickled onions on arepas, chile lime hollandaise, grilled asparagus
Three Little Pigs Omelet $16
Suckling pig, bacon, chorizo, and spinach, chile con queso, black bean salsa, & poblano hash
Tres Tacos $12
Suckling pig, sweet & tangy red onions, cilantro, roasted tomato salsa, avocado relish, crema
Cuban Sandwich “sliders” $12
Suckling pig, black forest ham, aged gruyere, b & b pickles, yucca fries, onion mojo, lime
203.998.7500 | 15 Harbor Point Road | Stamford CT | www.palomagrill.com