From lobster rolls to corn on the cob, flavors of summer are popping up: New Bedford Eats

Foodies, it’s another week with another list of fantastic foods for you to try on the SouthCoast.

Summertime has certain foods that bring out the nostalgia with their unique tastes and aromas. You know the foods that just feel like a big hug of sunshine and warmth.

Many local eateries are bringing out their summertime favorites for you to indulge in, from fresh corn on the cob to mouthwatering lobster rolls.

There is nothing quite like summer on the SouthCoast. Dig into these new menu items this week:

Spring Fling

Get your lobster rolls every Friday at Davoll's General Store.
Get your lobster rolls every Friday at Davoll's General Store.

It may be a general store, but Davoll's General Store is whipping up delightful lobster rolls every Friday from 4:30 to 8 p.m. Their spring fling menu has both a cold lobster roll with mayo and a hot buttered lobster roll with cole slaw for $26. Head over to 1228 Russells Mills Road, Dartmouth, to taste-test it for yourself.

Feeling special this month

Before the month’s over, you have to try the specials at Fay's Restaurant & Bar, 613 Dartmouth St., Dartmouth. The menu is screaming with summer vibes, with a summertime salad topped with lemon blueberry croutons ($17) a Philly cheesesteak pizza ($18), Portuguese mussels with a Mozambique sauce ($17), and more.

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'Tis the season

DNB Craft Kitchen has brought back their Street Corn.
DNB Craft Kitchen has brought back their Street Corn.

It’s the season of fresh vegetables, and none are more summertime than corn on the cob. DNB Craft Kitchen has brought back its street corn, with sriracha aioli, bacon, crispy cheddar, and lime for $12. Make sure to get a nibble soon at 768 Purchase St., New Bedford.

Taste of summer

Piquillo Ciopinno is on the menu at Cork Wine and Tapas.
Piquillo Ciopinno is on the menu at Cork Wine and Tapas.

New on the menu at Cork Wine and Tapas is the tasty piquillo ciopinno. This dish is loaded with mussels, calamari, shrimp and cod simmered with chorizo, squash and onions, piquillo cream sauce, wild rice, chimichurri, and plantain chips for $32. You don’t want to miss out on this at 90 Front St., New Bedford.

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Sweet endings

Taste test the Strawberry Shortcake at The Black Whale.
Taste test the Strawberry Shortcake at The Black Whale.

It’s a fan favorite at The Black Whale and it’s back in all its delicious freshness: strawberry shortcake. Get the warm house-made biscuit topped with vanilla ice cream, marinated strawberries, and fresh whipped cream for $13.25. A perfect ending to your meal is at 1004 Co Op Wharf, New Bedford.

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This article originally appeared on Standard-Times: New Bedford restaurants serving up summer dining: lobster, corn