Fairhaven’s food scene just got even better with the opening of Saffron Cafe & Pastry! I recently stopped by to see what all the buzz was about, and I was pleasantly surprised by the unique blend of classic pastries and traditional Indian treats they offer. Right away, I was drawn …
Read More »The Top 5 destinations to get a great cup of coffee in New Bedford in 2023
Everyone has come to love New Bedford for its fresh seafood, authentic Portuguese cuisine, and…coffee? The local coffee scene specifically in the downtown area of New Bedford is turning into something special. From a European cafe on cobblestone streets to a small batch roastery on the waterfront, there is a …
Read More »Veteran’s movie “Almost Sunrise.” FREE screening at Zeiterion Theater, June 1
By Sean McCarthy for The Zeiterion Performing Arts Center Description: The film follows two Iraq veterans, Tom Voss and Anthony Anderson, who struggle with depression upon returning home from service. Fearful of succumbing to the epidemic of veteran suicide, they seek a lifeline and embark on a 2,700-mile walk across …
Read More »Five of the Best Pizzas in Greater New Bedford
I know just the very concept of stating the best of anything is to step on a lot of toes. So, suffice it to say I will offer the same disclaimer: this is my opinion and I am not stating it as an objective fact. I know that with pizza …
Read More »Hit Me With Your Best Shot: Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo Review
Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo blow the roof off of New Bedford’s Zeiterion Theater The red carpeted aisles are nearly invisible beneath the wall-to-wall crowd dancing on its feet and singing along all night long. Hoards of people clad in everything from leather jackets to pink tutus flood New Bedford’s …
Read More »A Night of Enchantment
Five time Tony Award-winning Peter and the Starcatcher captures the imaginations of children and adults at the Zeiterion Theater. Once upon a time in a land far, far away three bright red caravans rolled down the cobblestone streets of a sleepy whaling town. Little did the townspeople know, a miracle …
Read More »The Dark Knight Rises Movie Review
It’s been a busy weekend in theaters all across the country thanks to one of America’s favorite masked superheroes; Batman. Few film franchises have gotten such attention and acclaim as Christopher Nolan’s series which came to its thrilling conclusion with the release of The Dark Knight Rises this past Friday. …
Read More »Dog Trainer and TV Star Victoria Stilwell Live at The Z Review
Last Saturday, the 19th of November, pet lovers gathered at The Zeiterion Performing Arts Center for a special event with famous dog trainer Victoria Stilwell, where she demonstrated her positive dog training methods using local rescue dogs. Positive dog training involves rewarding a dog for desired behaviors. “A reward can be …
Read More »A Trip to Fathom’s Bar and Grille
Overlooking New Bedford Harbor is Fathom’s Bar and Grille. The location has a heated enclosed patio in the winter and for the warmer months it becomes an open patio with fresh sea breezes. It is located at 255 Pope’s Island near the bridge offering a 60-foot floating dock for customers …
Read More »Brick by Brick: A Woman’s Journey
Marilyn Watts reviews this inspirational book by local woman Lynn Donohue.
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