Cook It Raw in Mexico; Shake Shack's Halloween Specials

MEXICO— For its final 2014 session, roving chef party/research-and-development gathering Cook It Raw heads to Merida, in Mexico's Yucatan peninsula, for six days of traveling, discussing, and documenting. The Mexico session is currently underway and will run through November 2, with chefs like Albert Adria, Amanda Cohen, and Jeremiah Langhorne participating. Watch for news, photos, and videos from the session to leak soon. [EaterWire]

VARIOUS LOCATIONS— Cultishly beloved burger emporium Shake Shack has rolled out a duo of Halloween-themed specials: Starting today, all U.S. locations (not counting those in airports) will offer a "Halloweenie" (basically a bacon-wrapped hot dog with pumpkin mustard) and a "Shack O'Lantern" shake (vanilla custard with pumpkin and marshmallow). The special items are available through October 31. [EaterWire]

NEW YORK CITY— NYC empire builder Gabe Stulman (of Joseph Leonard, Perla, and many more West Village restaurants) tells Eater NY he'll soon add another project to his resume: Builder of one of those ever-popular "lifestyle brands." The as-yet-unnamed brand could sell everything from soaps to candles to clothing. [ENY]