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    Taunton Eats: Tropical Llama, Charred Oak Tavern on 'America's Best Restaurants'

    By Kristina Fontes, The Taunton Daily Gazette,

    23 days ago

    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, Tropical Llama and The Charred Oak Tavern have both announced the premieres of their episodes of "America's Best Restaurants." Plus, Riverhouse is now offering fall foliage cruises. We've also got fall cocktails, a prime rib dinner, and even an Italian wine dinner at Aire Taunton.

    Let’s dig in:

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    Tropical Llama episode of ‘America’s Best Restaurants’ to premiere

    Tropical Llama, 1470 New State Hwy., Raynham, has announced the premiere date for its episode of “America’s Best Restaurants.”

    The episode will premiere on Monday, Sept. 30, and will be viewable on Tropical Llama’s Facebook page .

    In a Facebook post making the announcement, Tropical Llama wrote, “We hope you enjoy it just as much as we do. Without our amazing customers and staff, this wouldn’t be possible!”

    For the latest updates, keep up with Tropical Llama on Facebook at facebook.com/tropicalllama .

    The Charred Oak Tavern also to be featured on ‘America’s Best Restaurants’

    The Charred Oak Tavern, 57 Center St., Middleboro, is also being featured on “America’s Best Restaurants,” with its episode premiering today, Sept. 26, on their Facebook page .

    In a Facebook post making the announcement, they also thanked their customers and staff.

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    Riverhouse offering fall foliage cruise on Taunton River

    Sail away with Riverhouse on a fall foliage cruise .

    The restaurant at 260 W. Water St., Taunton, will be running three cruises each Monday night, starting Sept. 30, until Oct. 28.

    Special Boat Bites and Sip & Sail menus will be available, as you immerse yourself in the foliage along the Taunton River.

    Cruises are 40 minutes long, include two drinks of your choice from the Sip & Sail menu, and a three-item sampler to fit your party size from the Boat Bites menu.

    There is a maximum of six passengers per cruise.

    Tickets are $90 per person.

    Reserve a spot by calling 774-501-2003.

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    Rehoboth Station 2 Firefighters Association annual prime rib dinner

    The Rehoboth Station 2 Firefighters Association will be holding its annual prime rib dinner at American Legion Post 302, 84 Bay State Rd., Rehoboth, on Saturday, Oct. 19, from 4 to 6 p.m.

    The donation per ticket is $35. Advance ticket sales only.

    See any Station 2 firefighter for tickets, or call 508-226-2914.

    Veteran discount at The Profile Tavern

    The Profile Tavern, 2 Crossroad Dr., E. Freetown, offers a veteran discount .

    Veterans can present their ID card, and receive 10% off their meal, anytime.

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    Italian wine dinner at Aire Taunton

    Aire Taunton, at the Taunton Municipal Airport, will be hosting an Italian wine dinner on Thursday, Oct. 10, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

    There will be a five-course menu of Italian cuisine, paired with Italian wines served throughout the evening.

    The menu will include hand-made ricotta gnocchi; Tuscan butternut soup; arugula salad with baby beets, goat cheese, walnuts, and pepitas; chicken francese with broccoli rabe and parmigiano-reggiano; and tiramisu.

    Tickets are $75 per person, including dinner, wine pairings, tax and gratuity.

    For more information, and reservations, call 508-301-2409.

    Monthly specials at Kinfolks BBQ

    Kinfolks BBQ is offering some monthly specials .

    For $15, get an eight-piece fried chicken dinner, with two sides, and two cornbread; or an eight-piece tender dinner, with two sides and two cornbread. Or, all two-meat combo dinners, with two sides and one cornbread.

    Specials are valid at both their Taunton and Seekonk locations: 289 Winthrop St., and 120 Highland Ave.

    Fall cocktails at The Pearl

    The Pearl, 76 Weir St., Taunton, is concocting the flavors of autumn, with their fall cocktail menu .

    Fall cocktails include a pumpkin martini, a caramel apple martini, and an apple cider margarita.

    Or try the Amaretto cranberry kiss, with cranberry vodka, Amaretto, and cranberry juice, garnished with a cherry.

    The apple moonshine sangria is made with apple moonshine, house cabernet, cranberry juice, and apple juice, garnished with an apple slice.

    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 Taunton Daily Gazette: Taunton Eats: Tropical Llama, Charred Oak Tavern on 'America's Best Restaurants'

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