Rea's finds a new home, a pledge for free ice cream, pasta making: Fall River Eats
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Fall River Eats brings you a weekly roundup of new menu items, food events, and specials popping up all over the area. Here’s what’s being served up across the SouthCoast:
Rea's finds a new home
There's something brewing at one of Swansea's favorite coffee spots. After nearly two years at its quaint Coles Landing location, Rea's food trailer is on the move. According to an Instagram reel shared earlier this week, the popular 566 Wilbur Ave. roadside stop is bringing their same great taste to a new, exciting place. But don't worry Ocean Grove neighbors, it appears Rea’s won't be moving far. In fact, Rea's will be serving up their popular cold brew, sweets and breakfast eats just up the road. In their social media announcement, Rea's revealed they'll be opening soon at a more permanent home at 531 Wilbur Ave., in the space that formerly housed Ocean Grove Burrito Bar. The post teased more details to come, so stay tuned to their Facebook page. Rea's trailer is currently open Wednesday through Sunday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., and closed on Monday and Tuesday.
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Sundays are for malassadas and fresh bread
Craving a malassada, but don't want to wait for the next Portuguese feast (though you wouldn't have to wait long during peak festa season). Visit Mario's Kitchen Bifana's new location at 314 East Main St., Fall River, and pick up these addicting fried dough treats, made fresh every Sunday. Last Sunday they sold out in an hour and a half, according to a recent Facebook post, so get them before they're gone. But before dessert, why not first get your fill of tasty, authentic fare such as Pork Alentejana or their bifana or cacoila sandwiches. On Sundays, you can also pick up some Pao da Avo — traditional Portuguese rolls also known as papo secos — or a galao, Portugal's answer to the latte or cafe au lait.
Liberty and ice cream for all
This one's for the kids. Time to brush up on their Pledge of Allegiance, because if they can recite this patriotic verse at the Eskimo King window they are in for a treat. Every Monday in July from 4 to 7 p.m., kids 12 and under can receive a free cone of chocolate, vanilla, coffee or twist for reciting the Pledge of Allegiance from memory. It's all part of the “I Pledge Project," a national challenge at participating ice cream shops across the country. Stop by 29 Market St. on July 24 or 31 to get in on the fun.
A little Italy at Canned Heat
Feeling Italian? Find your inner chef at Canned Heat Craft Beer's Pasta Making Workshop on Sunday, Aug. 6, at 6 p.m. Led by Newport Pasta Co., enjoy a cold beer at 52 Ferry St., Fall River, and roll up your sleeves while you make various pasta shapes with different tools and techniques. During this class, you will learn how to make pasta dough (with exact recipes), how to roll out dough and make up to a dozen different styles of pasta, and how to use different pasta machines and tools. The cost is $30, which includes pasta to bring home and prepare. For tickets, click here.
Mr. Chen does dessert
They're always mixing things up at Mr. Chen, which currently features a sweet new addition. A must-try for lunch and dinner, now they've got dessert covered too. This week, the popular Chinese takeout spot in Fall River, which just celebrated its one-year anniversary, started carrying five-ounce dessert cups in various tasty flavor combinations. This week's sweet offerings included passion fruit, Portuguese Maria cookie, Oreo, carrot cake, strawberry shortcake, and eclair, for $4.50 each. Or try their Nutella or vanilla mini cheesecake, available for $7. Mr. Chen is located at 210 Rhode Island Ave., Fall River.
It's about shucking time
Lend us your ear. A couple of Swansea fixtures have some a-maize-ing news. Native corn is back at Johnson's Roadside Farm Market, 445 Market St., and Almeida's Vegetable Patch, 110 GAR Highway. One of the most versatile ingredients out there, their corn is ripe for the picking and ready to complement any summer dish (grilled, baked in a casserole or on the cob). Pop in and pick some up for your next backyard barbecue.
Bada-bing! The Codfather is back
Piri Piri Kitchen is making you an offer you can't refuse. Meet them at their 970 County St., Somerset, eatery this weekend for the return of the "Cod Father trilogy," a dish featuring codfish (bacalhau) done three ways — à Brás, Gomes de Sá, and à Zé do Pipo. Grab this tasty Portuguese plate to go and sleep with the fishes — in your belly. Other weekend specials include stuffies, lobster rolls, Portuguese-style T-bone steak, braised short rib or their Trickin For Chicken sandwich. And don't forget dessert. Sweet rice, strawberry cheesecake, chocolate mousse or Maria Pudding, anyone? The only correct answer is yes.
This article originally appeared on The Herald News: New Rea's in Swansea, free Eskimo King cone, pasta making: Fall River Eats
