FOOD

Welcome to Brockton Eats with Alisha: Your go-to source for local foodie news

Alisha Saint-Ciel
The Enterprise

Having a deep craving for something delicious? Well, Brockton Eats with Alisha is bringing you all the great foodie news in the area. 

You better put your eating pants on and buckle up for what Brockton and the surrounding areas have for delectable dishes, fall craft cocktails and sweet treats. 

These weekly list of tidbits and food finds are not restaurant reviews but they go beyond a bare-bones round-up. Staff writer Alisha Saint-Ciel gives tips and takes to help Brockton-area foodies find those mouth-watering hidden gems, old favorites and exciting new offerings.

This week features sweet and creamy Vietnamese coffee, bomboloni and pork belly adobo bao buns — and that's just the beginning. So, let's eat!

Alisha Saint-Ciel is a staff reporter at The Enterprise of Brockton on Monday, Sept. 13, 2021.

N-Gon

N-GON Viet Subs, 321 Crescent Street in Brockton on Thursday, June 15, 2023.

Starting up the list strong with N-Gon's new Vietnamese coffee located at 321 Crescent St. I've tried the coffee, and it's a mixture of sweet and robust coffee flavors, almost like a strong tasty espresso shot. You can taste the ground coffee beans with a kiss of sweet creamy milk. This drink isn't like anything I've tasted before in Brockton and surely can compete with big coffee chains as it's locally made in Brockton. The drink starts at $5.25, and for a large, it goes up by a dollar. The restaurant is known mainly for its savory Bánh mì, a sandwich on a French baguette, stuffed with uniquely spiced chicken and pickled vegetables. The restaurant has also added rice plates to add more variety to their iconic chicken sandwiches.

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Brockton Beer Company

Brockton Beer Company's new updated menu comes with a variety of new food items including poutine, to pork belly adobo bao buns, "beer-ia" chicken eggrolls, soft baked pretzel, and oxtail gyro bao bun. Oct. 19, 2023.

Burgers, craft beers and sweet desserts have arrived at 121 Main St, Brockton. The local business updated its menu to wave summer goodbye and introduce new creations for the fall. Patrons can enjoy bomboloni, a flaky stuffed dessert with three flavors to choose from, but I suggest trying all. An exciting twist to the menu is the communal appetizers that are meant to be shared, from poutine, to pork belly adobo bao buns, "beer-ia" chicken eggrolls, soft baked pretzels and oxtail gyro bao bun. The restaurant is mainly known for the beers and sandwiches, but they're shaking up the momentum. 

Yaz's Table

Cleopatra's Royal Gimlet is made of hibiscus-Infused Barr Hill Gin, house lavender honey, lemon juice and Butterfly Pea Ice Bomb. Yaz's Table, which serves up new American cuisine with an Egyptian twist, is located at 1209 Bedford St. Abington on Thursday, April 28, 2022.

Yaz's Table, located at 1209 Bedford St. Abington, is serving an Egyptian flare that flows from the food and the crafted cocktails. Customers can expect a change of the boozy elixirs as the Autumn season rolls in; specialty cocktails include their take on a signature bloody Mary with a blend of Egyptian spices. One cocktail I highly recommend is the espresso martini. Right in the middle is a solid espresso sphere with sparkly garnishes that slowly melts into the creamy cocktail.

"The cocktails are designed with all the five senses in mind and every taste region of your palate: bitter, sweet, sour, salty, and savory. Our menu is where science and art meet, crafting beautiful experiences with delicately infused spirits and liquors and memorable garnishes that cause the insatiable need to snap a picture before even taking a sip," owner Yasmine Zakhary said.

Thai Food Theory

Thai Food Theory restaurant co-owner Jarunee Chansyna stands with two of her best entrees, Salmon Ginger Fish and Orange Chicken on Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2023.

Indulge in the rich flavors Thai Food Theory, which has moved to the 574 Washington St. in Easton. The menu includes Thai fried chicken, crab rangoon, coconut soup, basil fried rice, crispy fried rice, grilled salmon and spicy squid. The menu is pretty extensive, with something for everyone from Thai custard to pad lo mein, pho chicken noodle and golden tofu. 

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Brockton Farmer's Market

Gabriella Barbosa, right, owner of Barbosa Family Farm, helps customer Maria Gomes during opening day of the Brockton Farmers Market at City Hall Plaza on Friday, July 16, 2021. The market is open Fridays through Oct. 29 and for some extra summer fun features children's entertainment from 11 a.m. to noon through the end of August.

Tap into Brockton's farmers market with crispy vegetables and sweet jams. Located at 45 School St. The vendor list includes ​Freitas Farm, Barbosa Family Farm, Souza Family Farm, LaFleur's Wildflower Honey, Roxanne's Garden Center, Mai Asia Vegetables, Athens Nectar, and Glorify Glow. The market offers fresh fruits, vegetables, plants, meat and homemade goods. Support farmers and their bounty by visiting and seeing what the Farmers Market has in store for you. 

Do you have a suggestion for the food series? Email staff reporter Alisha Saint-Ciel at stciela@gannett.com.