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Food & Drink
The latest food & drink headlines from local newsrooms, police and town halls.
Award winning comedian visits Fall River restaurant and it is safe to say he enjoyed himself
An award-winning comedian stopped by a Fall River restaurant and he was pretty impressed. Before headlining a comedy festival at Venus de Milo in Swansea on Saturday night, Canadian Mike Rita stopped by Avo’s Feast and took to social media Sunday expressing how much he enjoyed…
Fixture at Fall River’s Sam’s Bakery for years has passed away
A local woman who was a fixture at one of Fall River’s most popular eateries has died. Of Dartmouth, and previously New Bedford, 78-year-old Amal Assaf passed away on Thursday. According to an obituary, once immigrating from Lebanon, Assaf worked at Sam’s Bakery where she was…
Family-run Big Cheese food truck off to smashing start in Swansea
Something to melt over at Swansea's new Big Cheese food truck
Lizzie Borden trademark suit over. Cafe owes $31K but still open
The long-standing legal battle between the two major Lizzie Borden tourist attractions in Fall River seems to be over.
New Bedford food truck fest is back with Halloween fun. What's planned
New Seekonk restaurant opens
SEEKONK -- A new chicken restaurant has opened in town.
Fresh Mexican restaurant with Puerto Rican twist coming to Tiverton/Westport line
A new Mexican takeout spot is coming near the Westport and Tiverton line. Owner David Santana of Borderline at 2 Main Road in Tiverton has announced that Borderline 2 is coming. Fresh Mexican food with a Puerto Rican twist. Borderline opened in June of 2025 and features…
Restaurant owner for decades known throughout greater Fall River passes away
OBITUARY Roger A. Laflamme, 92, of Somerset, Massachusetts, and a former 27-year resident of King Gate in Port Charlotte, Florida, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 28, 2026, in Somerset with his family by his side. Beloved husband of Marilyn M. (Fox) Laflamme for 73…
Owners of popular Fall River restaurant retire, building put up for sale
The public now has the opportunity to purchase a building that houses one of Fall River’s most popular Portuguese restaurants. 1569/1577 Pleasant Street is on the market. A property which contains Estoril Restaurant. According to the RE/MAX Vantage Southcoast website updated on…
New Brazilian restaurant, buffet, and market opening in Fall River
A new spot is opening in Fall River next week where you can experience Brazilian fare in a variety of options. Real Brazil Restaurant and Market, a family-owned Brazilian eatery and grocery spot at 17 Tremont Street in Taunton is moving to 755 King Philip Street. Real Brazil…
Sabor Latino brings Latin dining to Fall River
A new Latin restaurant has taken over a familiar Flint location in Fall River. Sabor Latino is now open at 1856 Pleasant Street, in the space formerly occupied by Pingo Doce Steakhouse. The Brazilian steakhouse that closed in July. The opening is part of a broader wave of Latin…
Haitian eatery makes history, looks to shake up Fall River bakery scene
A unique spot in Fall River opened its doors Saturday morning. Ket’s Bakery has arrived at the former NY Fresh Bagel & Bakery and Katrina’s Bakery at 248 Jefferson Street. Owner, Ketlyne, told Fall River Reporter that it will be the first Haitian bakery in the Fall River area…
Fall River brewery and distillery announces permanent closure
A popular brewery and distillery in Fall River will close its doors permanently at the end of the month.