Malassadas, meatballs and Valentine's specials: Fall River Eats
FALL RIVER — Where do you want to eat?
With so many diverse options throughout the Fall River area for foodies with an array of palates, it should be an easy decision. But it is anything but.
With endless places to turn for a delicious dining experience — on top of juggling different moods of hungry companions — it can be hard to settle on just one. But maybe we can help narrow things down.
We've compiled a list of meal deals, special events, and mouth-watering offerings at local eateries and markets to consider when planning your next night on the town, or quick stop for a tasty treat.
Malassada sale
Get them before they're gone! St. John of God parish in Somerset is hosting a Malassada sale on Saturday, Feb. 18, from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m., or until they sell out. Parking is available behind the 1036 Brayton Ave. church and the sale will be held in the parish center off the parking lot. For more information, visit their website sjogsomerset.org, Facebook page, or contact the parish office at 508-678-5513 or office@sjogsomerset.org.
Taco Tuesday at Tequila Lime
Looking to get your mid-week Mexican food fix? Tequila Lime Cantina is a great place to head on Taco Tuesdays. Every Tuesday, the eatery at 197 Bank St., Fall River, features $3 tacos made with fresh pico de gallo, lettuce and monterey jack cheese, and loaded with your pick of filling (ground beef, veggie, pulled pork, steak, chourico, BBQ chicken and Buffalo chicken). Keep it simple or add on extras like queso, guac, or rice and beans for a bit more. Carne asada, seared spicy fish or beer battered tacos are also available for $6.95 each. There's a maximum of six tacos per person, per order.
Ready for Valentine's Day
There’s lots of new pastries coming your way this February at Groundswell Cafe and Bakery, including a February doughnut special and Valentine’s Day menu. For their February croissant special, they're bringing back last year's flavor and striping it pink and red. It’s filled with raspberry jam and vanilla pastry cream. Stop in at their quaint 3883 Main Road, Tiverton, spot and check out their sweet and savory menu, inspired by meals from European travels and Rhode Island’s rich agricultural heritage.
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Become a Soup Master
Become a Soup Master at the Fall River Public Library. What's better than a simmering pot of soup or stew on a cold day? Come by the library Saturday, Feb. 4, at 10 :30 a.m. and sample homemade soups and learn how to make them yourself using fresh and healthy ingredients. In this free cooking demonstration, presented by Therapy Gardens, you'll learn about the history of soup and get tips and recipes. Sign up at the Circulation Desk, call 508-324-2700, ext. 2, or email kkulpa@sailsinc.org for more information. The library is located at 104 N. Main St., Fall River.
Think you know your stuff?
On Jan. 26, LePage's Seafood kicked off its first-ever Trivia Night. Head down to their 439 Martine St. site — and bring all that "useless" knowledge — every Thursday from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. for a fun evening with Good Thomas' Entertainment in the lounge. Prizes will be awarded for first, second and third place. This week, they'll also host live entertainment Friday with CJ Martin and Saturday with Emily and Nick from 6 to 9 p.m. While you're there, get a taste of their weekly specials, which in recent weeks have featured menu items such as chicken marsala, Hawaiian Punch flatbread, Mozambique fries, and PB&J Churro Donuts.
Meatballs and Martinis
It's the combo you didn't know you needed. Looking for a fun night out with friends? Try the Tipsy Toboggan for Meatballs & Martinis every Thursday. You get your choice of Tapas Style Meatball ($7), Boule Stuffed Meatball ($14) or Meatball Marinara ($10) to pair with a $10 martini - Lemon Drop, Cosmopolitan or Traditional Dirty. For reservations, takeout, delivery or gift cards, visit www.TheTipsyToboggan.com.
Grab a weiner and some Faneek'n merch
Support your local hot dog joint in more ways than one. Faneek's draws folks from across the city to its 269 Rhode Island Ave. site for its classic Coney Island hot dogs and various Fall River inspired comfort foods. You knew you could eat Faneek's but did you know you could wear them too? Check out their Etsy shop https://www.etsy.com/shop/faneeks and wear your love for their Coney Island hot dogs on your sleeve, literally. The shop features Coney Island themed gifts, such as shirts, hoodies, tees, hats, posters, beach towels, koozies and, yes, even underwear.
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$25 Date Night
Spend your next date night at Ten Cousins Brick Oven. When you dine in on Thursdays you can get a complete date night meal for only $25. The meal consists of a Caesar salad, any specialty pizza, and your choice of either a bottle of house wine or a pitcher of beer. For that price and meal, you really can't go wrong. Located at 977 Main Road, Westport.
This article originally appeared on The Herald News: Special meals, deals and events for foodies in Greater Fall River
