The Flying Banana hopes for grand opening in October: Taunton Eats

Kristina Fontes, The Taunton Daily Gazette
·3 min read

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, we've got a gourmet dessert spot planning their grand opening in Middleboro, some Portuguese-inspired daily specials, and lots of fall flavored-beverages, of both the caffeinated and boozy variety.

Let’s dig in:

The Flying Banana is planning to open a physical location at 54 Center St. in Middleboro.
The Flying Banana is planning to open a physical location at 54 Center St. in Middleboro.

The Flying Banana plans grand opening in Middleboro

Mark your calendars for October. That’s when The Flying Banana is hoping to hold a grand opening for their first physical location, at 54 Center St. in Middleboro. They specialize in gourmet desserts, including frozen bananas, cheesecake, chocolate treats, caramel apples, and soft serve ice cream. They’re in the process of finalizing their new menu, and will be announcing new desserts in the coming weeks. Follow on Facebook for the latest updates as they work on opening their new space.

The chicken Mozambique grilled cheese at Hometown’s Tacos Locos, 264 Broadway, Taunton.
The chicken Mozambique grilled cheese at Hometown’s Tacos Locos, 264 Broadway, Taunton.

Try daily specials at Hometown’s Tacos Locos

Have you tried the daily specials yet at Hometown’s Tacos Locos? They’re always cooking up something new at 264 Broadway, Taunton. Recent specials have included their carne asada tacos, and some Portuguese fusion, with chicken Mozambique crispy tacos, as well as chicken Mozambique grilled cheese, with their homemade chipotle sauce. They offer free local delivery with two or more meals. Like them on Facebook to keep up with all of the latest specials and events they’ll be a part of.

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Pumpkin pie Quinny at Society Coffee Bar

We’re almost, almost officially entering the fall season, but just because autumn hasn’t officially arrived, that doesn’t mean we can’t enjoy the flavors of the season. Society Coffee Bar, 260 Broadway, Taunton, is looking ahead to crisper days and crunchy leaves. They’ve taken their popular Quinny, and kicked it up an autumnal notch, with the Pumpkin Pie Quinny. For some extra sweetness, you can get it with vanilla cold foam.

Autumn cocktails at Charred Oak Tavern

They’re also feeling the autumn vibes over in Middleboro. The Charred Oak Tavern, 57 Center St., has started offering its autumn cocktails menu. They’ve got quite a few concoctions brewed up for fall, including: The Blacksmith, with Smithwicks Red Ale, topped with Guinness stout; a Canadian maple old fashioned, with Canadian Club, muddled orange and cherry, bitters, and maple syrup; and The Great Pumpkin martini, with Rumchata, Fulton’s Harvest Pumpkin Pie Liqueur, and Absolut vanilla, rimmed with house-made butterscotch and cinnamon sugar.

Fall margaritas at Buddy’s Pizza Pub

Buddy’s Pizza Pub, 547 W. Grove St., Middleboro, is also offering fall-inspired drinks. They host margarita flight nights on Thursdays, and they recently added fall flavors to the flight. You can try cranberry, pumpkin, or cider.

Do you have a special deal, menu item, or food-related event to share with local foodies? Send us an email at kfontes@heraldnews.com or newsroom@tauntongazette.com.

This article originally appeared on The Herald News: Taunton Eats: The Flying Banana plans to open in Oct. in Middleboro