Halloween Trunk or Treat at The Star Drive-In; fall menu at Baldie's: Taunton Eats

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 Halloween event coming up at The Star Drive-In, lunch specials, fall menus, new ice cream, and even a cheese pizza deal.

Let’s dig in:

The Star Drive-In
The Star Drive-In

Trunk or Treat at The Star Drive-In

Get started on some Halloween fun a little early! There will be a Trunk or Treat event on Saturday, Oct. 14, from 1 to 5 p.m., at The Star Drive-In, 205 Myricks St., East Taunton. This event is hosted by Mass Wagens, a Volkswagen car community, and they will have a booth set up at the event. Kids are encouraged to wear their Halloween costumes! Follow the Star on Facebook for the latest updates.

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Lunch specials at Home Plate Bay Street Grill

This week, try out the lunch specials at Home Plate Bay Street Grill, 1094 Bay St., Taunton. Specials this week include fried coconut shrimp, Tuscan mac and cheese, and American chop suey. They’ve also got a chicken Cordon Bleu sandwich, with grilled chicken breast topped with sliced Virginia ham, Swiss cheese, and a honey mustard drizzle, on grilled sourdough bread. The catch of the day is haddock Miranda: fresh haddock pieces in a casserole dish with sauteed spinach and melted mozzarella, garnished with a balsamic glaze.

The upside down chicken parmigiana pizza at Baldie’s Craft Pizzeria, 40 Main St., Lakeville.
The upside down chicken parmigiana pizza at Baldie’s Craft Pizzeria, 40 Main St., Lakeville.

Fall menu at Baldie’s Craft Pizzeria

Over at Baldie’s Craft Pizzeria, 40 Main St., Lakeville, they’ve rolled out a new fall menu. Their fall dinner menu includes crispy pork belly lettuce wraps, stuffed poblano peppers, short rib tacos, french onion soup, fall salad, a harvest turkey sandwich, fall panko chicken, butternut ravioli, upside down chicken parmigiana pizza, and so much more. The fall dinner menu is available Monday to Friday, from 4 to 9 p.m., and Saturday, from 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. There’s also a lunch version of the menu, available Monday to Friday, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The confetti Friend-z at Friendly's.
The confetti Friend-z at Friendly's.

Confetti Friend-z at Friendly’s

There’s a new sweet treat in town. Friendly’s has a new variety of their soft-serve Friend-z: confetti! Try one at the Friendly’s in Middleboro, 40 Bedford St.

Cheese pizza deal at Pachinis Pizza

Right now, you can get a cheese pizza deal at Pachinis Pizza, 29 N. Main St., Middleboro. When you spend $40 or more on your order, you’ll get a free small cheese pizza.

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: Star Drive-In hosts Halloween Trunk or Treat