Harvest of Haunts:

The Watchers: Prosciutto‑Wrapped Mushroom Eyeballs

These unnerving “eyeballs” stare back as you lift your glass. Prosciutto‑wrapped mushrooms become haunting little Watchers—an eerie bite that pairs beautifully with the dark, brooding depth of Boneyard Syrah.

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Brie‑ware of the Night Wing (coming soon – posting Thursday, October 8)

A baked round of brie carved with a bat‑shaped cutout filled with spicy blackberry jam. Pecans scatter like fallen debris from the night sky, creating a hauntingly delicious centerpiece for any Halloween gathering.

Cellar Dwellers: Hasselback Potato Bugs with Blue Cheese & Chardonnay Butte (coming soon – posting Thursday, October 17)

Creeping from the shadows, these hasselback “potato bugs” are drizzled in blue cheese and chardonnay butter and finished with carrot legs for a disturbingly lifelike effect. Their richness and earthy flavors make them a natural match for Boneyard Syrah.

Phantom Noir Board (coming soon – posting Thursday, October 24)

A moody, midnight‑dark charcuterie board built from obsidian‑toned nibbles and accompaniments. This shadowy spread amplifies the wine’s structure and intensity, creating a pairing that feels both elegant and otherworldly.

Shrunken Souls in a Boneyard Brew

Floating apple “heads” bob in a spiced, Syrah‑kissed brew—an unsettling yet irresistible cauldron of fall flavors. A classic from our eerie archives.

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Phantom Fougasse Dippers with Haunted Queso

Ghost‑shaped fougasse bread meets smoky, molten queso for a pairing that feels like it’s materializing from thin air. Perfect for dipping between sips of Boneyard Syrah.

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Boneyard‑Braised Meatballs Over Polenta

Rich, Syrah‑braised meatballs served over creamy polenta create a dish that’s as comforting as it is sinister. A hearty, haunting favorite from our 2025 lineup.

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Boney Breadsticks with Arrabbiata Sauce

Bone‑shaped breadsticks seasoned with rosemary and garlic make a disturbingly perfect match for a fiery, doctored arrabbiata. Crisp, creepy, and irresistibly dippable — a hauntingly good bite for brave guests.

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Oogie Boogie Hand Pies Two Ways

Inspired by the infamous trickster, these hand pies hide savory fillings inside flaky pastry “sacks.” A playful nod to mischief with a dark, Syrah‑friendly twist.

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Roasted Carrot Shrunken Heads

Carved into eerie little faces and roasted until wrinkled and caramelized, these “shrunken heads” bring a disturbing touch to the table. A glossy hoisin‑ginger glaze clings to every groove, highlighting their haunted expressions.

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Charred Blackberry Chipotle Bat Wings

Smoky, spicy, and stained a deep midnight hue, these “bat wings” deliver a fiery kick that mirrors the wine’s bold character.

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Stilton‑Stuffed Cockroach Clones

These creepy little “cockroaches” are stuffed with Stilton and baked until their shells blister. Disturbing to behold, delicious to devour.

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Erie Eyeballs – Marinated Mozzarella with Herb Oil & Olive Garnish

October at Gård is all about leaning into the spooky, the playful, and the delicious, and these Erie Eyeballs fit right in. Soft mozzarella marinated in herb‑infused oil and topped with hand‑cut olive “eyes,” make a fun little bite that brings Halloween spirit to any table. Great to bring to a party or nibble on at home with the kids, this easy appetizer is guaranteed to get a reaction (and pairs beautifully with a glass of Boneyard Syrah).

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Totally Tragic Voodoo Dolls

These puff‑pastry “dolls” look ominous, but inside they hide a wickedly good combination of Blue Stilton and spiced‑wine cranberry sauce. Warm, flaky, and unnerving enough to earn their name. 

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“Poison” Apples

Glossy, black‑lacquered “poison” apples make a strikingly sinister centerpiece — more showpiece than snack, but undeniably dramatic. Whether drenched in inky charcoal syrup or blood‑red wine candy, they bring a wicked, fairy‑tale edge to any Halloween spread. Perfect as bar décor, cake toppers, or a chilling accent beside a glass of Boneyard Syrah.

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Bony Bites – Asian Chicken Wings with Black Forbidden Rice

Wow your friends with these wickedly tasty, spicy-sweet, Asian-inspired, crispy chicken exposed-bone drumette “lollipops” on a bed of forbidden rice! They’re dramatic, delicious, and nestled into a bed of black rice so they stand up instead of tipping over, showing off the bones we worked so hard for.

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