You can vote for New Bedford as the Most Distinctive Destination in the United States by clicking here. You must first register and create a user name and password. After registering…VOTE!!!! You can vote once per day for 30 days, which means each of us can contribute 30 votes. This …
Read More »January 13th is AHA! Night in New Bedford
Join us on AHA! night when Downtown New Bedford comes alive with Art, History and Architecture! On January 13th we will be celebrating what is NEW in New Bedford for the NEW year. Find out what’s in the NEWs, remember those we kNEW, check out NEW artwork & enjoy NEW …
Read More »Owner Spotlight: Destination Soups
Restaurant Name: Destination Soups Location: 141 Union Street, Downtown New Bedford Owner: Devin Byrnes How long have you been owner of Destination Soups? We opened our doors December 2008, so we just hit our two year birthday. What did you do before owning Destination Soups? I was a chef, and …
Read More »New Bedford’s Comprehensive Guide to New Year’s Eve
New Year’s Eve has always been a great time for celebration around the world. Here in New Bedford it’s no different… we make it one of the most sensational nights to go out and about the city. There are family-friendly events for people of all ages to enjoy, and there …
Read More »City Celebrates! New Year’s Eve 2010
Organized and presented by AHA! and the City of New Bedford: Arrive early and stay late! Ring in 2011 with fireworks in Custom House Square—and be home in time to watch the ball drop in NYC Times Square. AHA! and the City of New Bedford present “City Celebrates! New Year’s …
Read More »The Seamen’s Bethel
Are you a student, New Bedford resident, or perhaps a person seeking adventure and inspiration? If so, there is an obscure historical gem available for public viewing, recognized primarily by sailors and Moby Dick enthusiasts. It never speaks out loud, but silently beckons those with a heart and passion rooted …
Read More »Typography in the Seamen’s Bethel
I would strongly suggest that those interested in typography and arts spend some time viewing the interior of the Seamen’s Bethel. Inside, the extraordinary cenotaphs are suspended on the walls far above the pews that line the central portion of the floor. A balcony around the perimeter allows for access …
Read More »The Artificial Marketplace
The Artificial Marketplace is located on William Street in Downtown New Bedford next to Solstice skateboard shop. It has been described as an antiques shop, but after I spoke with owner Jared Vasconcellos, I found out its more of a vintage, mid-century shop. There has been a bit of a …
Read More »Owner Spotlight: The Candleworks Restaurant
Restaurant Name: The Candleworks Restaurant Location: 72 North Water Street, New Bedford, MA Owner: Jared Morgado How long have you been involved with The Candleworks Restaurant? I started working here in 2000 as a chef. I became executive chef in 2002 and owner on October 7, 2007. What did you …
Read More »Best New Bedford Late Night Eateries
It happens to the best of us: even the healthiest, most organically conscious person will at some point find themselves eating the most delicious slice of processed pizza of their life, at 3:00AM. Usually how it happens is that you’ve had a great night out around New Bedford, Dartmouth, and …
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