Swiftie Brunch, 90's murder mystery, trivia date night: New Bedford Eats

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Get nostalgic with a 90's murder mystery, bring out your inner Swiftie, or have a romantic Valentine's Dinner, Here's what happening on the SouthCoast:

Let your inner Swiftie shine

Swifties get ready for a morning of yummy food and non-stop dancing at Rachel's Lakeside’s TSwift Brunch and Dance Party. Dive into the Taylor Swift-inspired breakfast menu, featuring dishes like "Scrambled EGG-Game," "Breakfast Po"TAY"toes," and "Dancing with our HAMs tied." Don't miss the "Tortelloni Paper Rings" or the "Bejeweled" Belgian Waffle Bar with fruit and whipped cream toppings. Indulge your sweet tooth at the "Enchanted" Donut Bar and refresh at the "Lover" Lemonade Station. DJ Jordan Paiva will be spinning Taylor Swift's greatest hits from the Eras Tour and dressing up in a Taylor-inspired outfit is encouraged. Brunch will be from 10 to 11 a.m. with dancing from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 11, at 950 State Road, North Dartmouth. Tickets are $25 for adults, $16 for children aged 5-12, and $5 for children 4 and under and can be purchased at  https://shop.whitesofwestport.com/event-tickets.

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Celebrate love and knowledge

Planning a Valentine’s Day date night? Make reservations now for the date night trivia at Davoll's General Store, 1228 Russells Mills Road, South Dartmouth. They are hosting a four-course meal with trivia at 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 14. For $65 the offerings are baked oysters, salt roasted beet salad, chocolate pot de crème, and your choice of either Meyer lemon and ricotta ravioli or braised short ribs. Join in the fun by emailing davollsgeneral@gmail.com to reserve your spot.

A taste you will remember

There’s a new spot that just opened up in Middleboro and you’re going to want to check it out. HomeRootts Bistro is now serving up delightful food at 16 Wareham St., Middleboro. The menu has a variety of options from appetizers like Beer Brined Chicken Wings ($13), Maple Bourbon Pork Belly Burnt Ends ($14), and BBQ Nachos ($15); entrées like Southwest, Teriyaki, or Korean BBQ Bowls ($16); BBQ Pork, Hot Honey Chicken or Street Corn Shrimp Tacos; as wells as flatbreads, salad, and sandwiches.

Morning fuel up

There’s a new breakfast sandwich in the city and it’s looking mighty tasty. Try the Breakfast Pocket at Ground Floor Coffee which is Greek yogurt dough, stuffed with scrambled eggs, spinach, feta, onions, and veggie sausage for $6. It will be waiting for you at 61 Merrills Wharf, New Bedford.

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Scooby Dooby Doo, where are you?

Bringing back the nostalgia of your childhood with a mystery machine-inspired food truck, Augie's Food Truck is parked at 13 Harding St., Lakeville. With food like Chicken Mozambique Tacos ($14), Steak Birria Tacos ($14), Smash Burgers ($11), Chopped Cheese Sandwich ($15), Big Mac Burritos ($17), and Hot Honey Crunchwarps ($18) it’s definitely worth checking out.

Good Riddance

Ready for a Gnarly time? Bring back the 90s grunge and solve a murder at the White's of Westport’s A Gnarly 1990's Murder Mystery. Untangle a mystery full of 90’s pop culture on Saturday, Feb. 24 as you dig into a delicious three-course meal. Solving the crime of a decade makes you hungry that’s why this dinner includes a Caesar salad, chicken piccata with rice and vegetables, and assorted pastries. Dress to impress your younger self and dance to 90’s hits played by DJ George Ayoub. Tickets are $52 and can be purchased at https://www.simpletix.com/e/good-riddance-a-gnarly-1990s-murder-myster-tickets-154239.

Valentine’s Dinner for two Ma’s style

Ma Raffa's New Bedford is celebrating love all month long, every Wednesday and Thursday you can get dinner for two for $31.99. You don’t want to miss this deal it features two dinner salads; Ma’s Italian platter with spaghetti, meatballs, lasagna, sausages, veal, and garlic bread; and two beverages including beer or wine. A date night is in your future at 85 Rockdale Ave., New Bedford.

Breaking bread with your neighbors

The act of breaking bread together is a universal gesture of goodwill and friendship; that is the intent behind the Rise Up for Love Community Meal. Everyone gets a seat at the table for this shared free meal happening from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 15 at PAACA, 360 Coggeshall St., New Bedford. In a welcoming and safe environment, the night includes food prepared by Common Ground Café, music, games, and community connection.

Friendship and connection: at the Rise Up for Love Community Meal

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This article originally appeared on Standard-Times: Taylor Swift Brunch, murder mystery, Scooby Doo food truck: NB Eats