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The Panoramic-View Restaurant In Rhode Island Is A Must-Visit
We’re pretty spoiled, especially when it comes to good eats and awe-inspiring views, in Rhode Island. That usually makes deciding where to go out for a meal somewhat challenging. When you’re craving a culinary experience, head over to this panoramic-view restaurant in Rhode Island that is far more than a place to grab dinner. It’s a destination that promises a one-of-a-kind experience.
21 Dogs Rescued From New Bedford Home Are Ready for Adoption
FALL RIVER (WBSM) — New Bedford Animal Control rescued 21 dogs from a home in early July, and now the dogs are looking for their new forever homes. The animals had been living in unsanitary and dangerous conditions. Some dogs lived in cages in the attic, where temperatures had entered triple digits when they were discovered.
Stop and Shop Pulls Deli Meats From Shelves
Shoppers at SouthCoast Stop and Shops may have noticed something odd on Friday afternoon. The supermarket's deli cases were stripped empty. Workers at the Fairhaven Stop and Shop were working hard to wipe down all of the deli's surfaces as word of a listeria issue circulated. The store manager on...
25 SouthCoast ‘Hole In the Wall’ Restaurants You’re Missing Out On
One of the best perks we have here at Fun 107 is our duty to eat at our local restaurants. Every time we have a Seize the Deal with a local restaurant it is our responsibility to visit that restaurant with a gift card so that we know what we are talking about when we are on the air. The more Seize the Deals we do with a restaurant, the more familiar we are with it, which is beneficial to both the client and listeners (and us, if we're being honest).
Dogs rescued from New Bedford home available for adoption
(WJAR) — Forever Paws Animal Shelter announced that dogs rescued from a New Bedford residence earlier this month are available for adoption. The shelter said applications are now open, and that they plan to be strict in the process in housing these dogs. “You must own your own home...
Have You Been to the Oldest Restaurant in the United States? It’s in New England
There is much debate about the oldest restaurant, tavern, and pub in America. Most of it comes from me and friends, who talk about this more than we should. What makes the "oldest" anything really the oldest? What's the difference between a tavern, restaurant, or pub? Could they all be one in the same, or three separate types of establishments? The answer is all of the above.
New Bedford Welcomes New Pizza Hut with Iconic ’90s Buffet
Get ready New Bedford, there's a new Pizza Hut coming to the city and is gearing up for something nostalgic. Coming soon to 914 Mount Pleasant Street by Kings Highway, Pizza Hut promises to bring back the beloved '90s style buffet and salad bar that many have been missed and been craving.
Need Something New To Drink? Try a Boston Cooler
It's a refreshing drink with a seemingly local name and yet the Boston Cooler has nothing to do with Massachusetts. Many ice cream drink lovers call the Boston Cooler better than a root beer float, but it's ingredients aren't too far off. So, if you want something a little different...
Sweet, loving ‘Noodles’ dumped in Acushnet wants to spend her last days of life happy
Pleas read and pass along. I need help! The ACO and some local rescues are aware and this will be cross posted. NO MICROCHIP. Stray 12+-year-old kitty presumed to be dumped at Acushnet mobile home park 5 days ago. She is not one of our resident feral cats. The tenant who found her calls her ‘Angel’ but dubbed ‘Noodle’ by my 8-year-old.
Dig in to the 'Big Dill,' $14 lobster rolls, or $12 burgers: New Bedford Eats
Foodies, what are you craving this week? As always the SouthCoast is brimming with delightful dishes and cuisines for you to dig into. Don't get overwhelmed by the age-old question "What's for dinner?" 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. ...
The tropical transformation of Macray’s Seafood in Tiverton, Rhode Island
Mike Napolitano’s vision has transformed Macray’s Seafood, located at 115 Stafford Rd in Tiverton, RI, into a vibrant tropical escape. Over the past six years, he has created a unique dining experience on the border of Fall River. When Mike first acquired Macray’s Seafood, the restaurant was primarily...
Chocolate, fudge, mocha: Find sweet treats in Fall River and beyond at candy shops, cafes
There’s really no wrong time to enjoy a nice piece of chocolate. Well, OK, maybe not in a place where food isn’t allowed, but otherwise? No one’s going to judge you for giving yourself a little treat. Perhaps the most appropriate day to break off a piece of a chocolate bar for your snack...
These big bamboo birds just landed at Blithewold. Here's how to see them.
BRISTOL – First, giant trolls came to Ninigret Park. Then, life-sized elephants came to Rough Point in Newport. Now, the smallest state is getting another outsized outdoor exhibit,...
Royalty Makes Trip To Newport For Beautiful Elephant Exhibit
The new elephant exhibit in Newport drew royalty this week with a visit from the Duchess of York on Thursday. Sarah Ferguson was in Rhode Island and made the trip to Salve Regina University to see the elephant migration exhibit and an elephant that was actually inspired by her. There...
Who to call when wildlife invades your property?
Seagulls can really make a mess in New Bedford, but pigeons also proved to be a menace in one downtown building when they decided to nest and make the attic their home. After a call to David Silvia, owner of the new Critter Control franchise in New Bedford, the 20 or so live pigeons were evicted and prevented from getting back inside. ...
In honor of National Buffalo Wing Day, here's some New Bedford spots to enjoy wings
NEW BEDFORD — July 29 in National Buffalo Wing Day! There are several restaurants in the area that take pride in making sure they are serving the best wings. At Pour Farm, the kitchen uses fresh (not frozen) wings and tosses them in their house dry rub, then smokes them with applewood, and deep fries them to order. ...
Music Night livens up Benoit Square
Benoit Square filled up with music, dancing and people just sitting enjoying the show at the North Fairhaven Improvement Association’s annual Music Night on 7/21/24. Eddie and the Exciters played the oldies, and a few classic and antique cars lined Adams Street in front of the old fire station that the NFIA uses as a headquarters while NFIA members dished out burgers, dogs and popcorn.
ART SCENE: Brilliant Glass Art in Hands of an Innovator
You could sum up the glass sculpture of “Toots” Zynsky by calling it stunningly colorful; sleekly beautiful; and spiritually nourishing. But there’s more to this Rhode Island artist’s story, and thanks to a wonderful exhibition of early and recent work at the Newport Art Museum, we can step into her amazing world.
Shop Local, Sharpen Your Knives, Slurp Oysters at Aquidneck Growers Markets
I don’t know about you, but in recent years I’ve become increasingly skeptical of and disillusioned with the big corporate food chains, and not just for their often-subpar products, grown who knows where. These are the guys who had a legitimate reason to raise prices during the supply chain nightmare of the pandemic, but completely illegitimate reasons to keep those prices so high while their now record-breaking profits continue to soar. If you need paper towels and tuna fish, what are you going to do?
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