Caribbean food, seafood cooking class, $12 dinner menu: New Bedford Eats
Calling all New Bedford area foodies, this one is for you! There are endless choices for eating in the area. For your dining pleasure, we have compiled a list of meal deals, snack options, and specials sure to entice any palate.
It can be overwhelming trying to answer the age-old, often frustrating question of "where do you want to eat?" Thankfully in Greater New Bedford, there are many restaurants offering a slew of choices to make that decision just a little easier.
Whether you are heading out for a night on the town, finally getting a date night, or looking for some family fun here are some places dishing out great food at even greater prices.
Sustainable Seafood Cooking Class
Have you ever wanted to learn how to work with all the fresh local seafood in the area? Chef Michael Melo (M&C Catering) is hosting a combination cooking class and demo so you can see all the behind-the-scenes of working with local seafood while trying it yourself. The class is from 6 to 8 p.m. at New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center, 38 Bethel Street, New Bedford. Limited spots are available; Tickets are $50 and can be bought at tickets at bit.ly/FHC-cookingclass-melo.
$12 Week Night Dinner Menu
Dinner doesn't have to cost a lot to taste good, Endzone Sports Pub is making dining Monday through Thursday more affordable with a $12 menu. It's not the typical fried food you would expect, the menu offers a Meatloaf Dinner, with mashed potatoes and a vegetable; Bourbon Glaze Chicken with rice and a vegetable; Grilled Shrimp Skewer over rice; Chicken Pot Pie and Shepherd's Pie. Try one or try them all at 218 Coggeshall St., New Bedford.
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Portuguese Dinner For Two
Looking for authentic Portuguese food and want to try a little bit of everything? Head over to Cafe Mimo for a $45 dinner for two Tuesday through Thursday. The meal includes two cups of soup, one appetizer, two entrees, and a bottle of wine or a pitcher of Stella. You can try chourico, favas, or fresh cheese to start; and then enjoy any of these entrees: cacoila, fish filets, shrimp Mozambique, fried pork loin, top round steak, or grilled chicken. Located at 1528 Acushnet Ave., New Bedford.
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Try Caribbean Cuisine on Thursdays
It's time to enjoy Caribbean food and at Cove 1606 Bar & Grille, 1608 Acushnet Ave., New Bedford, they offer 20% off on Thursdays when you dine in. Here are some must-try dishes: the house special is a Fried Whole Red Snapper with Haitian Djon Djon and black rice ($21.99); Oxtail Stew, slow-cooked, savory, fall-off-the-bone oxtail with gravy served with Haitian Djon Djon or Jasmine rice and broccoli ($23.99); or the Sweet Jerk Lamb Chops, four lollipop lamb chops cooked to the temperature preferred then drizzled with sweet jerk sauce served with Haitian black rice (Djon Djon) and broccoli ($29.99).
TGIFF (Thank Goodness Its Fish Friday)
It is Lent, so head over to Allendale Country Club to enjoy the TGIFF food and drink specials. Drive over to 1047 Allen St., North Dartmouth to try these specials: Crab Fritters, three crab-filled cakes, fried and served with mixed greens and chipotle aioli ($14); Fish and Chips, breaded or battered fried fish, french fries, coleslaw, tartar sauce, and lemon ($15); or Seafood Newburg, scallops, shrimp, and haddock baked in garlic herb butter and topped with a lobster newburg sauce ($24). Finish off with one of these specialty drinks The Fish Bowl ($10) or the Electric Shark Lemonade ($9).
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Specials for Breakfast
Chef Doug at Nellie Rose Diner has some mouthwatering specials this week to try out at 1 Chace Road, East Freetown. This week's omelet special is homemade kielbasa hash with potatoes, onions, peppers, and cheese served with home fries or tots and toast for $11.99; enjoy the Blueberry Cheesecake Waffles, waffle topped with sweet blueberry cream cheese for $10.99; or the Open Face Breakfast Melt, grilled sourdough with two over hard eggs, grilled turkey, tomatoes, and American Cheese served with home fries of tots for $11.99.
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Fat Tuesday opens at Patriot Place
Fat Tuesday, known for its frozen drinks and New Orleans vibe, has opened in Patriot Place. From mocktails to cocktails, they have a variety of signature drinks in fun souvenir cups. Fat Tuesday also offers tasty bites including boneless wings, mozzarella sticks, pizza, ice cream sandwiches, and more. To check it out head over to 266 Patriot Place, Foxborough.
Do you have a special deal, menu item, or food-related events to entice the local foodies? Share it with us at fharrington@s-t.com.
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