06-03-2025
Taunton Eats: Kev's Ice Cream open for season; octopus Friday at Patricia's Kitchen
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, Kev's Ice Cream has officially opened for the season! Plus, Patricia's Kitchen is dishing up Octopus Friday. We've also got Dubai chocolate cupcakes, more Lenten specials, Sunday brunch, Silent Book Club, and more.
Let's dig in:
Kev's Ice Cream, 478 Middleboro Ave., East Taunton, is now open for the season.
They're open every day, from noon to 9 p.m.
This Friday, Patricia's Kitchen, 210 Weir St., Taunton, will have octopus.
Call them to place an order and reserve your plate: 774-265-4455.
The Neighbors Coffee & Co., 32 Weir St., Taunton, has announced the Silent Book Club dates for March.
Silent Book Club will be held on Thursday, March 13, and Tuesday, March 25, from 5:30 to 8 p.m.
Reserve your spot online at
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Maria's Place, 67 Main St., Taunton, will now be open seven days a week.
They've added Monday hours, from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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The Poutine Peddlers, 239 Broadway, Taunton, have announced their March specials.
This month, they've got Reuben poutine, crispy chicken Caesar poutine, and chicken and waffles poutine.
Berkley Beer Company, 10 Ingell St., Taunton has announced the specials for this week.
This week, they've got:
The Herbivore Pizza, with cauliflower crust, garlic oil, vegan cheese, roasted peppers, caramelized onions, arugula, shredded iceberg lettuce, and balsamic reduction.
A Mario & Luigi Pizza, with marinara and pesto, burrata, caramelized onions, wild mushrooms, and romano cheese.
Fresh strawberries and burrata, with olive oil, balsamic, and toast points.
Pork belly burnt ends, with black beans, cheese, sour cream, guacamole, and fire roasted salsa.
Strawberry shortcake, made with warm buttermilk biscuits, macerated strawberries, and fresh whipped cream.
Three-cheese and sage-stuffed mushrooms, with traditional bread stuffing.
On Saturday, they'll have Buffalo, BBQ, or nacho wings.
On Sunday, they'll have shrimp ramen.
Starting on Friday, March 7, The Star Drive-In, 205 Myricks St., East Taunton, will have their Lenten seafood menu.
Starters include calamari Mozambique, clam cakes or lobster cakes, lobster mac and cheese bites, and homemade soups.
Meals include fish and chips, haddock sandwich, a Cape Cod Reuben, whole clams and clam strips, fried scallops, colossal fried shrimp, shrimp Mozambique, fried oysters, an oyster po'boy, and lobster rolls.
Or try the Star's seafood platter, with a choice of two clam cakes or lobster cakes, a quarter pound each of haddock, whole clams or clam strips, sea scallops, two colossal fried shrimp, and with the choice to add two lobster sliders.
They'll have all of that and more.
For more information, call 508-984-5150.
Dough Licious Pizza, 539 Berkley St., Berkley, has announced the new pizza flavor for March: Ricotta Ranchy Meats.
It's got ricotta cheese and ranch dressing as the base, pizza cheese, ground hamburger, sausage, ham, chouriço, bacon, and sprinkles of oregano and basil.
Ask your server for a free sample.
Jessie's Diner, 2035 Winthrop St., N. Dighton, will have Lenten specials on Friday, available until 7 p.m.
They'll have a big catch of seafood specials, including clam strips, scallops, beer-battered shrimp, clam cakes, chowder, quahog, fish and chips, baked fish, shrimp tacos, and much more.
For more information, call 774-565-8717.
Our Mom's Place, 575 South St. West, Raynham, will have March Madness on Tuesday nights, from 4 to 7 p.m.
And, just on Tuesday nights, if you have a March birthday, your meal is free.
Italian Gem Café, 19 Center St., Middleboro, has a tiramisu latte.
It's topped with homemade mascarpone cold foam.
Traditions Bakeshop, 83 Winthrop St., Rehoboth, has Dubai chocolate cupcakes, available Thursday morning, March 6, in limited quantities.
Get them while you can!
Starting Sunday, March 30, and then happening every Sunday morning, Baldie's Craft Pizzeria, 40 Main St., Lakeville, will have an all-you-can-eat brunch buffet.
The brunch buffet will be served from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., for $15.99 per person.
Menu items will include, and are not limited to: scrambled eggs, hickory bacon, maple sausage, corned beef and hash, waffles, pancakes, hash browns, fries, chicken broccoli alfredo, rotating lunch items, a toast and bagel station, yogurt and fruit station, breakfast pizza, and assorted pastries.
They'll also have a Bloody Mary and mimosa flight menu (not included in the brunch price).
For more information, call 508-947-1057.
Do you have a special deal, menu item, or food-related event to share with local foodies? Send us an email at kfontes@ or newsroom@
This article originally appeared on The Taunton Daily Gazette: Taunton Eats: Kev's Ice Cream open; octopus at Patricia's Kitchen
