Culinary calendar
Friday, October 30, 2009 -
TODAY
UpStairs on the Square’s Halloween celebration features special seasonal prix fixe menus in its Monday Club Bar ($35) and Soiree Dining Room ($50) all weekend, each highlighted by candied apples and homemade candy. 91 Winthrop St., Cambridge. 617-864-1933; upstairsonthesquare.com.
SATURDAY
Gargoyles on the Square welcomes Harpoon Brewery for a five-course Halloween beer dinner, with prizes for best costume; 7 p.m., $45. 219 Elm St., Somerville;. 617-776-5300; gargoylesrestaurant.com.
MONDAY
East Coast Grill & Raw Bar prepares an a la carte menu of full-flavored plates to be paired with a choice of eight creations from nearby beer maker Cambridge Brewing Co., highlighted by the brand-new Low Country Lager; 5:30 to 10 p.m.; 1271 Cambridge St., Cambridge; 617-491-6568; eastcoastgrill.net.
TUESDAY
Finale hosts a tasting of five seasonal confections, including pumpkin cheesecake, butterscotch pudding and cinnamon apple cider cake, paired with dessert wines; 6:30 to 8 p.m. $29.99. 1306 Beacon St., Brookline. 617-232-3233; finaledesserts.com.
THURSDAY
Omni Parker House hosts a wine tasting and silent auction in its rooftop ballroom to benefit the American Heart Association; 6 to 8 p.m.; $75. 60 School St. 617-227-8600; omnihotels.com.



