Chick-fil-A birthday fun, kid-friendly Chippi, culinary tour and more: Fall River Eats
As we head into the holiday weekend, there's no better time than now to get in on some of the fun on the Greater Fall River food scene.
The area has a vast array of restaurants and varied cuisines to choose from, making it hard to choose one thing that will please everyone in your party.
This week's edition of Fall River Eats provides the perfect solution with a selection of options: from a kid-friendly Chippi to a Chick-fil-A birthday celebration to a food tour – all sure to satisfy anyone's taste buds.
Here’s what’s being served up across the SouthCoast:
First birthday for Fall River Chick-fil-A
Time sure flies (particularly at a chicken joint). It seems like just yesterday local foodies were clamoring to get their first taste of Chick-fil-A as the popular fast food chain opened a new location in Fall River. Now the Southcoast Marketplace spot is turning 1, and they want you to come help them celebrate their first anniversary at the bustling shopping center. According to their Facebook page, they have some fun games and prizes planned during breakfast hours and from 2 to 5 p.m. on Thursday, July 6. Stop by the 700 William S Canning Blvd., Fall River, location to get in on the excitement, and check their Facebook page for more details.
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Get revved up for a caffeine-free Chippi
For years, java junkies have flocked to Mirasol's Cafe for its beloved highly caffeinated, and highly addictive, Chippi — dubbed by Phantom Gourmet as "coffee milk on steroids.” But what if you're craving the melted coffee ice cream flavored treat without the kick? Don't worry, Mirasol's has you covered. This week they introduced the Chippi Jr., perfect for a delicious, no-so-supercharged sip that you can share with the kids. You'll find the Chippi Jr. at both of their locations: in New Bedford, at 52 Fisherman's Wharf, Pier 3, and Dartmouth, at 439 State Road.
Get a Taste of Portugal today
Looking for some fun weekend plans, preferably centered around food? Embark on a culinary journey of Fall River and check out a Taste of Portugal guided food tour today, June 30. Organized by New Bedford Food Tours and Viva Fall River, the trek through the city's downtown historic Columbia Street includes stops at Portuguese eateries and markets, samples of Portuguese cuisine and a tour guide serving participants a detailed history of Portuguese immigrants in Fall River. Head to https://nbfoodtours.com/taste-of-portugal to book your tour. There are limited spots available. If you can't make it this week, the tour extends through the summer.
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All-you-can-eat fish and chips
Tis the season for seafood. On Wednesdays, head over for an all-you-can-eat fish and chips feast at the Blue Point Restaurant in Acushnet. For $17, enjoy this classic New England meal of fresh haddock, with a choice of beer battered or light battered, that comes with fries, homemade coleslaw, and homemade tartar sauce. And don't forget to check out their other lunch specials available from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. This week's new addition to the specials menu was the Sunrise Burger ($17), topped with hash browns, an egg, bacon, cheese, hollandaise sauce and served with fries. Blue Point is located at 6 Dayton St., Acushnet.
Veterans Luncheon planned
Calling all local veterans. A special Veterans Luncheon will be held this Saturday, July 1, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Christ Church Parish Hall, 57 Main St., Swansea. The event, held on the first Saturday of every month, includes free breakfast for all past and present service members and a friend or family member. It is sponsored by Vet to Vet Boston, Building Bridges and Christ Church.
Get ice cream from this family of seven
Located at 12 Ferry Street in Fairhaven, the Ice Cream Cottage is officially open in the former Brady’s Ice Box between the former Margaret’s and Elisabeth’s. The Martins and their seven children, aged 20, 18, 16, 15, 11, 9 and 6, will all be working together inside the shop.
The menu includes ice cream from Acushnet Creamery, soft serve ice cream, Hawaiian shave ice made from fresh fruit puree, homemade waffle cones, cookies and brownies.
The Ice Cream Cottage will also make their own hot fudge, whipped cream, and coffee drinks. There will be a few food items such as hot dogs and quahogs and homemade chowder.
Owner Colleen Martin is the daughter of Maggie and John Sweeney opened up a homemade ice cream shop in the village of Osterville on Cape Cod in 1986.
This article originally appeared on The Herald News: Fall River Eats: kid Chippi, Chick-fil-A anniversary, food tour
