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Coffin Snacks: Oyamel's Day of the Dead

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THIS WEEK: This Day of the Dead has nothing to do with zombies. Well, very little.

It's customary in Mexico to honor the deceased by bringing their favorite food to an altar, and as usual, Oyamel is staying true to the holiday. They're decorating the place in traditional fashion — including an altar covered in candles and marigolds — and making food that would lure the dead from their graves.

Well, not really. Everyone knows that after death, we only crave braaaaaaaaaains.

A full menu of tasty tamales, butternut squash soup and avocado salad will be available only for this celebration. The restaurant is also brewing up a special cocktail of Plymouth Sloe gin, Presidente Mexican brandy, Green Chartreuse, lemon juice and an egg white, aptly named Sloe Dead Fizz.

» Oyamel, 401 7th St. NW; Mon., Oct. 26-Sun., Nov. 1; 202-628-1005. (Gallery Place)

Written by Express' Janice Leary
Photo courtesy Darko Zagar

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