Food Truck Fridays, Swansea pizzeria closes, Marylou's coffee challenge: Fall River Eats
Hungry for some tasty foodie finds? We’ve got you covered.
This week’s installment of Fall River Eats features festivals, a tempting offer for Marylou’s fans, fun menu offerings and specials. But with all the summer excitement also came an unfortunate announcement for one local eatery.
Here’s what’s being served up across the SouthCoast this week:
Viva food trucks!
Don't have lunch plans? Well you do now. Head to 333 S. Main St., at Columbia Square, for the return of Food Truck Fridays at the Viva Maker Shop. From June 23, through July 14, join Viva every Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. for lunch with Fall River's Green Jar Catering & Cocina. There will be outdoor seating available — weather permitting — and you can even shop items from local artists and makers while you wait for your meal. Leave your lunch bag at home and check out their 2023 debut today.
Swansea pizzeria closes shop
Pizza lovers in Swansea were met with some sad news this week. After over a decade in business, One Horse Pizzeria and Saloon announced via its Facebook page that it would be closing its doors as of June 18. The town staple at 1635 G.A.R Highway (Route 6) was known for its specialty pies with unexpected, inventive combinations, such as its popular Thanksgiving Pizza, as well as Taco Pizza, Breakfast Pizza and the Texas Rodeo with barbecue sauce, topped with chicken, bacon and onion rings. Their Sunday post read: "We regretfully announce that effective today we have officially closed for business. We thank the people of Swansea and our neighboring towns for their business and support over the years."
Have coffee, will travel
Planning on hitting the open road this summer? One popular coffee brand is offering a sweet incentive for you road warriors seeking a caffeine fix to stop in on your travels. Marylou's has recently launched its Summer Road Trip Challenge. Visit all 42 Marylou's locations between June 15 and Aug. 30 — and take a selfie photo or video with your bright pink cup documenting each visit — and be entered in a drawing for the chance to win a $500 Marylou's gift card. All successful finalists also receive a free Road Trip Challenge T-shirt. Started in 1986 in Hanover, Marylou’s now has 42 locations across Massachusetts and Rhode Island, including a cafe at 155 Faunce Corner Road, North Dartmouth. Are you up to the challenge? For full contest rules and details, visit their website at https://marylous.com/road-trip-challenge-2023.
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A Taste of Greece
Mark your calendars! The St. George Greek Festival is coming to Dartmouth on Saturday, July 8, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Listen to music as you fill up on a tasty selection of Greek food favorites — from gyros to souvlaki, spanakopita, moussaka, pastichiou, baklava, almond rolls, koulouraki and more. The event is slated for St. George Greek Orthodox Church, 186 Cross Road.
The heat is on at Tequila Lime
Tequila Lime Cantina is getting spicy with their specials this week. Head to the downtown Fall River Mexican restaurant and try their spicy cilantro lime lobster tacos served with tossed mixed greens or their spicy grilled chicken street tacos with cilantro lime aioli. Pair it with their drink of the week: fresh puréed Watermelon Paloma. Tequila Lime is located at 197 Bank St.
Faneek's to accept SNAP benefits
Faneek's Coney Island is branching out in different ways. The Fall River hot dog joint was among 27 restaurants and food trucks recently selected to participate in Massachusetts SNAP Restaurant Meals Program pilot. It will allow folks with disabilities, households with adults age 60 and older, and those experiencing homelessness or food insecurity to use their SNAP benefits at Faneek's and other participating restaurants that offer reduced-price meal options. “These selected restaurants and food trucks are diverse and strong focal points in their communities, dedicated to providing their neighbors with access to delicious and healthy food that is also nourishing and familiar to people from around the world. This approach to the SNAP Restaurant Meals Program pilot centers on serving low-income individuals and families to help address nutrition, health, and economic inequities,” said Secretary of Health and Human Services Kate Walsh. According to the Healey-Driscoll Administration, the RMP should be available at the participating restaurants by the fall. Faneek's is located at 269 Rhode Island Ave.
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Sundays are for donut holes
Did you know Davoll's General Store has its own special donut hole named after it at Mass Hole Donuts? Well now you don’t have to drive to Somerville to get it, every Sunday morning at Davoll’s General Store you can get your own assortment of donut holes from the famous Mass Hole Donuts. A must-try is Davoll’s Butter Pecan Bliss, a pillowy brioche, filled with homemade butterscotch, topped with a brown butter glaze, and rolled in butter pecan crunch topping. They arrive fresh every Sunday at 10 a.m. at 1228 Russells Mills Road, South Dartmouth — watch out these yummy treats are selling out fast.
Breakfast has leveled up
At The Nook you can always get your favorite freshly baked linguica or cheese roll but they get even better when you order the LvlUpRolls. You get the mouthwatering sourdough pretzel bread rolls sliced open with your choice of meat, an egg, and house-made hot sauce (optional) for a breakfast of champions. Try it with the Hot Fluffernutter, the hometown delight done in a hot drink form, it's salty and sweet yet surprisingly very drinkable. Start your day off right at 58 Washington St., Fairhaven.
This article originally appeared on The Herald News: Best bets for Greater Fall River foodies: festivals, specials and more
