OktoberFest on Shrewsbury Street. Can’t make it to Munich this year? Head down to Worcester’s Shrewsbury Street for a variety of Oktoberfest beers. There will be live music, as well as German food at some of the Shrewsbury Street eateries. Check out shrewsburystreetoktoberfest.com for details and participating restaurants. The event is sponsored by Leominster Credit Union and Harpoon Octoberfest, Sam Adams Octoberfest, Wachusett Octoberfest and Leinenaugel’s Oktoberfest beers.

Get your Fix. The Fix on Worcester’s Shrewsbury Street opened in mid-September for lunch. This is a natural for the Niche Hospitality Group’s latest venture. Who doesn’t love a burger, fries and a milkshake for lunch?

Farm to stomach. The Regional Environmental Council’s annual fundraiser will be held from 6-9 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 23, at Worcester’s Citizen restaurant in downtown Worcester. The event is now billed as The Farmers Gala, and it celebrates farm-to-table food. Call (508) 799-9130 for information and tickets.

Big news in the Brookfields. A new restaurant is opening in East Brookfield ~ 308 Lakeside, which will take the place of the Lashaway Inn. The old Lashaway Inn, which was on Lake Lashaway, was torn down and a new 200-seat restaurant and bar was built in its place. Look for a late October/early November opening.

In other Brookfield news. We hear that Carmella’s, a fixture in the Brookfields for a couple generations, has closed its doors. We wish the Fitzpatrick family well. Carmella’s celebrated its 25th year in business a few years back.

Take your pick. The Pic on Worcester’s Shrewsbury Street is under new management with new owners. Arthur Furtonado heads up the new group. Look for a new menu soon.

Lost your way. The Compass Tap Room on Worcester’s Harding Street in the Canal District was scheduled to open the last week of September. It will be home to a great beer selection and a sliced roast beef sandwich that, according tom owner Dave Dominick, will be the envy of the city.

By Paul Giorgio