Four Seasonal Foods to Try in “Boo”-ling Green During October

Bowling Green is scary fun during October thanks to a never-ending supply of seasonal activations. Whether you’re in town visiting, or just looking for a way to get into the holiday spirit, Bowling Green, home to the “Halloween” movie franchise visionary John Carpenter, has no shortage of activities and tastes so good that they’re terrifying! Pair these delicious treats with seasonal tricks. 

RAFFERTY’S SWEET POTATO PIE

Whether you’re looking for a place to gather, eat or enjoy cocktails, Bowling Green-founded Rafferty’s should be on your list of places to enjoy Americana flavors and dishes. This Ocotber they’re unveiling a favorite returning dish, their Sweet Potato Pie. It’s heavy on the butter, brown sugar and pecans, and everything you could want as a dessert except served as a side. We recommend pairing this sweet treat with an afternoon at Jackson’s Orchard.

TORO’S “EL VAMPIRO”

Stop by Toro for your fix of Latin-fusion delicacies and small plate savories, and perhaps order their current seasonal cocktail with a name as chilling as that first sip. The “El Vampiro” is made with reposado tequila, naranja organ liqueur, blackberry puree, honey simple syrup, lemon juice and black salt. We recommend pairing Toro's “boo”zy drink with a spine-tingling ghost adventure on WKU's Hilltop History & Haunts Tour. 
 

440 MAIN’S OLD PURPLE PARAKEET

Bowling Green’s New Orleans-inspired restaurant serves delicious fares and an ambiance of the Deep South. 440 Main specializes in unique cocktails and recently introduced the Old Purple Parakeet made with Patron Anejo, fresh lime and basil, mixed berries and Orgeat. Patrons can enjoy this drink with the extra “spirit” that takes residence in the building. Mary, said to be a book-loving ghost, resides on the second floor. Enjoy this Edgar Alan Poe-esque beverage before an evening touring with Unseen BG.

LOST RIVER PIZZA’S KILLER GARLIC KNOTS

This mom-and-pop style pizzeria specializes in artisanal-style pizza with 30 beers on tap and a legendary pint night every Wednesday for college students, visitors and other locals searching for that classic home-style taste. Equally famous are Lost River Pizza's appetizers - their “Killer” Garlic Knots, pay homage to the great John Carpenter and his creation, Michael Myers. Slay dinner and apps and then pair your evening with a trip to Skeleton Lair’s 25^th Anniversary.