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Fresh blends By Ruth Tobias
When it comes to beverages, it seems America’s tastebuds have finally blossomed. We’ve taken off our coffee training wheels to race through the day on espresso; our California wines, no longer sitting at the kids’ table with the other grape juice, are all grown up. And now, thanks to Asian eateries like Brookline’s Vietnam Restaurant, we’re broadening our blended-shake horizons. Move over, vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry, and make way for — avocado, durian, and jackfruit? Indeed. The avocado shake at Vietnam is surprisingly mild and light — the epitome of refreshment and the perfect foil for all that rates three chilis. Meanwhile, the punchy durian shake has an earthy sweetness and funky undertone that tastes like — of all things — avocado. And the jackfruit shake, at once papaya-creamy, melon-fresh, and mango-lush, has a brightness all its own. Before you get your heart set on the green-bean-and-coconut or red-bean shakes still listed on the menu, be aware that they’re no longer being served. But perhaps it’s only a matter of time before we acquire a taste for them, too. Vietnam Restaurant, located at 1393 Beacon Street, in Brookline, is open Monday through Thursday from 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Friday and Saturday from 11:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.; and on Sunday from 1 to 10 p.m. Call (617) 730-3888. |
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