Farm-to-table dinner
Saturday, Oct. 29
Raleigh’s Hillside Farm is celebrating the harvest with a five-course vegetarian dinner. Among the menu items: curried carrot soup with crispy chickpeas; kale salad with squash, apple, cheddar and almonds; butternut squash risotto; and fruit pie for dessert. Proceeds benefit Underdog Pet Rescue (which will be bringing some furry friends). At 901 N. Marsh Road in Brodhead, 5-7 pm. Tickets ($40) from tinyurl.com/dinner4underdog.
Pie Palooza
Sunday, Oct. 30
More than 25 local chefs are baking pies for this fun fundraiser for REAP Food Group. Pick from sweet and savory tarts, quiches, turnovers and fresh salad. Tickets for salad and two pieces of pie ($18/advance, $20/ door) can be reserved at reapfoodgroup.org/events/pie-palooza. At Goodman Community Center, 149 Waubesa St., 9:30-1:30 pm.
Halloween horrors-d’oeuvres
Monday, Oct. 31
Isthmus Dining Company is serving up small plates at Gib’s Bar on All Hallows’ Eve. Menu includes beef tartare, pork bao, spinach dip and savoy cabbage rolls. At 1380 Williamson St., 7-11 pm. More info on Gib’s Bar Facebook page.
