Aperitivo at Lupo Verde; Margarita Mondays at TICO

DAIKAYA GOES DEUTSCH— Daikaya is celebrating Oktoberfest this Saturday with German-inspired eats (think sweetbread schnitzel with button mushroom sauce, potato pancakes) and German beers and cocktails. From Midnight to last call. [EaterWire]

U STREET CORRIDOR— Lupo Verde has a new option just in time for fall: a new aperitivo menu. Available at the bar, Monday through Friday from 5pm until 6:30pm is a selection of little snacks (intended to stimulate the appetite), priced $5 to $8, like bruschetta with prosciutto and crispy sardines with shrimp and edible flowers. [EaterWire]

MARG MONDAYS— TICO is giving everyone an excuse to drink more on Mondays: a new all-night happy hour called Margarita Mondays and More. Available from 4pm until last call, the happy hour menu includes nicely priced cocktails and cheap eats. There are also $30 pitchers of margaritas up for grabs. [EaterWire]