Get Into the Halloween Spirit at These LI Restaurants
Applebee’s Grill + Bar
$1 Vampire Drink
Multiple locations through Long Island
Participating Applebee’s are celebrating Halloween with a $1 Vampire drink. Served in a 10-ounce mug, the drink is a described as a "Freaky Tiki Rum Cocktail" made of rum, strawberry, dragon fruit, passion fruit and a dash of pineapple and garnished with free vampire fangs…and a cherry on top. Price, participation and availability may vary by location. Visit the Applebee’s website to find the Applebee’s nearest you.
IHOP
Special Addams Family Menu
Multiple locations through Long Island
Just in time for Halloween, iHOP® has launched a limited-time menu inspired by The Addams Family, the animated feature film of America’s spookiest family which premieres in theaters on October 11. Now through November 3, The Addams Family menu will be available, which includes:
- Wednesday’s Web-Cakes: Buttermilk pancakes topped with cupcake icing, webbed with HERSHEY’S Chocolate Syrup and topped with violet whipped topping.
- Gomez’ Green Chili Omelette: Marinated pulled pork, Jack & cheddar cheeses, fire-roasted peppers and onions, and green chile verde sauce topped with sour cream.
- Uncle Fester’s Chocolate Ice Scream Shake: A haunted house-made HERSHEY’S chocolate ice cream shake with violet whipped topping.
- Morticia’s Haunted Hot Chocolate: Toasted marshmallow hot chocolate topped with violet whipped topping and a drizzle of HERSHEY’S Chocolate Syrup.
- Kooky Kids Combo: A Wednesday’s Web-Cakes served with one scrambled egg, one bacon strip and one pork sausage link.
IHOP is also having a Kids Eat Free promotion. Every day from 4-10 PM, now through November 3, kids eat free with the purchase of one adult entrée.
There are IHOP restaurants throughout Long Island. Visit the IHOP website to find one close to you.
The Witches Brew
Gothic Atmosphere
311 Hempstead Turnpike, West Hempstead
How could a cafe named "The Wiches Brew" not be on this list? The Witches Brew in West Hempstead is a wonderfully goth, dark and charming gem of a place to have a specialty coffee, tea, dessert or vegetarian or vegan meal any time of year. But it’s an especially great spot to check out during the Halloween season. Kick back on the eclectic mismatched furniture and enjoy frozen cappuccino, chai tea latte, peanut butter cupcakes, chocolate pecan pie and other delights from an extensive menu. The Witches Brew is quaint, cozy and does get crowded so plan ahead. Cash only. For more information, visit The Witches Brew on Facebook.