New menu items popping up on the SouthCoast: New Bedford Eats
It's that time of the week when you get a small glimpse into the New Bedford food scene. The area is full of mouthwatering culinary delights just waiting for you to try.
Not sure where to head to grab something to eat? There is an overwhelming number of places to choose from on the SouthCoast.
New Bedford Eats helps you narrow down the list of places to try by bringing you new menu items, food events, and specials popping up all over the area.
Whether you want to taste food from around the world or a taste of the sea here are some great options to try this week:
Summer classic with a unique twist
A summer staple is the stuffed quahog, Sixes & Sevens takes your average stuffy to the next level with its Stuffy Rolls. It is Portuguese-style stuffed quahog stuffing made with linguica, sweet bread, onion, red finger pepper, bell pepper, and chopped quahog rolled up in a wonton shell and served with drawn butter for $12. These are worth the drive over to 7 South 6th St., New Bedford.
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Taste of the islands
Want to feel like you are away on an island vacation? BOCCA has a new dessert that will make you feel like you have your toes in the sand. They are dishing up a Tropical Cheesecake which is a passion fruit cheesecake, topped with a guava glaze, and a mango chutney for $9. Have a dessert date at 100 Alden Road, Fairhaven.
Deal of the day
Endzone Sports Pub has some new daily specials on tap. Mondays are for half-off pizzas; you can get $7 burger and fries on Tuesdays; and it’s half-off apps from 2 to 6 p.m. on Thursdays. Dig into one or all of these great deals at 218 Coggeshall St., New Bedford.
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Flavors from around the world
At Rustico they took inspiration from around the world with their new menu. Make sure you taste test the Thai Curry Shrimp with baby bok choy over coconut rice ($29); Pistachio Crusted Swordfish served over cauliflower and carrot ginger purees with a brussel-kale slaw, parsley aioli and hot honey drizzle ($35); or the Tequilla Lime Chicken with marinated chicken thighs with Mexican style rice, pico de gallo and tequila lime glaze ($29). Go on a culinary journey at 62 Marion Road, Mattapoisett.
How much can you eat?
Back at Blue Point Restaurant is all you can eat fish and chips on Wednesdays. You get to choose between light battered, or beer battered fresh haddock which is served with fries homemade tartar sauce, and homemade coleslaw for $18 (unlimited fish only). Brighten up the middle of your week at 6 Dayton St., Acushnet.
A sweet treat with a worthy cause
From now until July 4th get the “Patriot” at Surfside Creamery and they will donate $1 to every sale to the Wounded Warrior Project. This delicious frozen concoction has strawberry, cotton candy, and vanilla soft serve. You will enjoy this guilt-free at 26 Brock Ave., New Bedford.
Do you have a special deal, menu item, or food-related events to entice the local foodies? Share it with us at [email protected].
This article originally appeared on Standard-Times: Stuffies, pizza, and ice cream is on the menu: New Bedford Eats
