Traditional Cachupa, crabby patties, and comfort food: New Bedford Eats

Foodies, it's that time of the week again. It's time to find a new place to dine or dish to try.

The SouthCoast is flooded with great spots to indulge in each week, but it can get a little overwhelming, especially when you are hangry.

New Bedford Eats helps you narrow down the list of places to try by bringing you new menu items, food events, and specials popping up all over the area.

This week you can get a three-course meal, dinner for two, or taste test a crabby patty.

Comfort in bowl

When it comes to comfort Blue Point Restaurant knows a thing or two, that’s why on special at the restaurant is Pulled Pork Mac and Cheese. Gooey mac and cheese made with Cavatappi noodles mixed with savory pulled pork and topped with house-made onion rings for $23. You don’t want to miss this delight at 6 Dayton St., Acushnet.

A taste of home

At Lighthouse Tavern NB they are bringing you a fix of your favorite Cape Verdean dish. Fridays through Sunday they are dishing up traditional Cachupa which is a Cape Verdean stew made with corn samp, beans, a medley of vegetables, pork, and beef for $10. It will bring back memories at 578 Brock Ave., New Bedford.

Three-course meal deal

Sundays are for a big meal with good company, which is why Fireside Classic American Grille offers the Family Friendly Three-Course Meal. Every Sunday you can get this fabulous deal for $29.95. Choose a soup, chowder, or salad; then an entrée Classic Prime Rib, Cedar Plank Salmon, Fireside Chicken Tenders, or New England Haddock; and finish with a mouthwatering dessert. Sunday dinners are a tradition at 30 Bedford St., Middleboro.

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Crabby Patty

You don’t want to miss the Jumbo Crab Cake Burger at Traveler’s Alehouse . When you order this special you get a jumbo crab cake packed with blue crab, shrimp, shallot, spinach, and carrot topped with cider Dijon sauce, lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, and onion strings, all on a brioche roll for $18. It won’t last long at 111 Huttleston Ave., Fairhaven.

Dinner for Two Tuesdays

For weeknight date night make sure to head over to The Galley Grille at White's of Westport , 66 State Road, Westport. Tuesdays are for their dinner for two special with soup, chowder, or salad to start; choose two entrees from baked scrod, vodka tortellini, chicken Mozambique, oven-roasted chicken, or bourbon sirloin tips; and finish with a dessert for $50 per couple.

This article originally appeared on Standard-Times: Traditional Cachupa, crabby patties, and comfort food: New Bedford Eats