New Cocktails at Midnight Rambler; The Pumpkin Invasion Begins

DOWNTOWN—Essential cocktail news: The Joule's sexy subterranean bar Midnight Rambler has new drinks. They include the awesomely-named Cobra Snake Neck Tie ("built on the triumvirate of apple brandy, American whiskey, and Yellow Chartreuse") and the Sonic Bloom, which includes honey as well as bee pollen. Fancy. [SideDish]

LOWER GREENVILLE/PARK CITIES—It's still hot as hell outside, and yet pumpkin spice-flavored things are being foisted upon us anyway: Top Pot Doughnuts is now serving pumpkin spice lattes and pumpkin old-fashioned doughnuts. Put your Uggs on and go get you some. [EaterWire]

DEEP ELLUM—Braindead Brewing's next beer dinner will feature food by chef Cody Sharp of The Standard Pour. It goes down Monday, September 21 at 6:30 p.m.; stay tuned to the event page for details. [EaterWire]