Taunton Eats: Brunch at Aire; St. Anthony's Portuguese festa; Shark Week cocktails

Not sure where to grab a bite to eat? With lots of options around the Taunton area, it can be difficult to choose.

If you’re having a hard time, we’re here to help you narrow it down.

We've compiled a list of meal deals, special events, and mouth-watering offerings at local eateries and markets to consider when planning your next night on the town, or a quick stop for a tasty treat.

This week, you can see what's on the menu for the all-you-can-eat brunch buffet at Aire Taunton. Plus, we've got a Portuguese festa at St. Anthony's Church, some Shark Week cocktails, ice cream, pizza, and even a barbecue platter feast.

Let’s dig in:

Michael Kane, Sous Chef at Aire Taunton, buttering buns before toasting them. May 22, 2024.
Michael Kane, Sous Chef at Aire Taunton, buttering buns before toasting them. May 22, 2024.

Brunch at Aire Taunton

Fly on over to Aire Taunton, at the Taunton Municipal Airport, for brunch every Sunday.

From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., enjoy an all-you-can-eat buffet.

The chef will be on hand to craft made-to-order omelets, waffles, pancakes, and eggs the way you like them.

Plus, enjoy salads, desserts, and more.

The cost is $29.99.

For more information, call 508-301-2409.

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St. Anthony’s Church holding Portuguese festa

St. Anthony’s Church, 126 School St., Taunton, is hosting a Portuguese festa from July 26 to July 28.

The festa will be held on Friday, July 26, and Saturday, July 27, from 6 to 11 p.m. Friday will feature music by DJ Luis Pacheco and Saturday night will have music by the Edge Band.

On Sunday, July 28, the feast Mass is at 10:30 a.m., and there will be a procession on neighboring streets following the Mass.

Enjoy homestyle Portuguese food, as well as crowd-favorite malassadas.

This family-friendly event will be held rain or shine.

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Themed drinks for Shark Week at Brack’s Grille & Tap

Shark Week is still going strong, and you can celebrate with a themed cocktail at Brack’s Grille & Tap, 2097 Bay St., Taunton.

The Shark Bite is a Casamigos Blue margarita, with a red pop rock rim and a gummy shark.

Or try the Tipsy Shark, with coconut rum, Blue Curacao and Starry soda, with a gummy shark and umbrella.

New flavors at Kev’s Ice Cream

Kev’s Ice Cream, 478 MIddleboro Ave., East Taunton, is scooping up some new flavors.

Try Cinnamon Bun, with cinnamon bun-flavored ice cream and a cinnamon swirl, with cinnamon dough pieces.

Or check out Chocolate Banana, with chocolate and banana ice cream and banana pieces.

New flavor at Dough Licious Pizza

Dough Licious Pizza, 539 Berkley St., Berkley, has rolled out a new flavor for July.

Check out their western sweet omelette pizza: it’s got melted butter and maple syrup as the base, with pizza cheese, Swiss cheese, ham, green peppers, onions, scrambled eggs, a sprinkle of cheddar cheese, and oregano.

Dine-in and take-out customers can ask their server for a free sample.

All-American Backyard Barbecue Platter at Stoneforge Tavern and Publick House

Stoneforge Tavern and Publick House, 90 Paramount Dr., Raynham, is offering up a feast.

The All-American Backyard Barbecue Platter ($34.99) comes with smoked ribs, barbecue smoked pulled pork, and half-smoked bone-in chicken.

It’s available every Monday through Wednesday, until sold out.

Do you have a special deal, menu item, or food-related event to share with local foodies? Send us an email at [email protected] or [email protected].

This article originally appeared on The Herald News: Taunton Eats: Aire brunch; St. Anthony's Portuguese festa 2024