TAKOMA: Halloween at Republic, a 3-Headed Monster Weekend

Republic in Takoma Park will celebrate this Halloween with a “Three Headed Monster Weekend:” 

  • Starting on Friday, October 30, the restaurant will host the return of its popular “Final Friday” music line-up, featuring: grungy pop punk band Lilac Daze, garage rock band Shirt/Pants, and a third ‘mystery’ headliner that’ll be announced the week of the show **guests can check Facebook for updates on the band. Music starts at 10:00 p.m. and will run through closing.
  • On Halloween, October 31, the restaurant brings back their annual Halloween costume contest. Music and drinks will be mixed all night with Tony Grasso on stage, and bar manager Brett Robison making a zombie killer punch. The punch is made with Smith & Cross Jamaican Rum, house-made vanilla coconut milk, lemon syrup, whole oranges, angostura bitters, house-made wormwood bitters, pineapple juice, lemon juice, lime juice, cinnamon sticks and whole anise. The costume contest starts at 11:00 p.m. and the winner will receive a $250 gift certificate, with two runners up receiving $50 gift certificates. The party starts at 10:00 p.m.
  • The restaurant will also host a Day of the Dead Hangover Brunch on November 1. From 10:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Republic will serve regular brunch with Mexican-influenced food specials and special pours of beer and beer cocktails from Denizen's. Chef and partner Danny Wells will prep house-made chorizo chilaquiles, Elotes Locos (grilled corn with cotija cheese, paprika and lime) and Churros with Mexican chocolate. 
Republic is located four blocks from the Takoma Park Metro Station, at 6939 Laurel Avenue, Takoma Park, Md., 20912. Parking is free in the lot at the intersection of Carroll and Laurel Avenue for customers with validation.
 
 

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