Tattoos and tattooing have been around since Neolithic times – at least 5,000 years. This is evidenced by the famous Ötzi the Iceman discovered in the Austrian Alps in 1991. Ötzi was roaming the earth sometime in the 4th millennium B.C.E. and had a minimum of 60 tattoos. In all …
Read More »Double Bar Music: helping people have a rewarding musical experience regardless of age!
Thinking about investing in your child through the rewarding experience of music? In the bouquet of life, there are many experiences available that are rich in their reward and highly fulfilling. One of these experiences is that of music. As a musician of three decades, I can’t think of many …
Read More »ClubFit’s 25,000 sq. ft facility offers affordable access, friendly atmosphere, and large variety of programs
ClubFit at the Dartmouth Mall is packed with superstars. I’m not only talking about the coaching line-up, but the friendly and considerate clientele. As a person that used to frequent a “hardcore” gym chain, I started to believe that going to the gym meant you had to deal with a …
Read More »Pinarreta family’s Talho Portugues/The Butcher Shop – the absolute best of Old World meets New World!
The Butcher Shop on Dartmouth Street is a well-known icon in the city of New Bedford and beyond, and one of my favorite places on earth. Opened, owned and operated by the Pinaretta family, the Butcher Shop has been supplying the Portuguese-American (and non-Portuguese-American, of course) community for decades. Some …
Read More »C&R Appliances – new & used Scratch and Dent shop doing big business in a small town way!
Who doesn’t love a local-yokel story? A tale about a person everyone in town likes, knows, and trusts. A simple fellow whose word and handshake is enough for a deal? Someone with old-world ideals and business practices? Who should be offering products and services at a higher price, but is …
Read More »Cork Wine & Tapas offers something unique and a focus on food, wine and details
Being a foodie – OK, foodie junkie – one of my favorite aspects of writing is sharing some of the best eateries in the south coast, Massachusetts area. Nay, the planet – because we DO have some of the best restaurants on earth. I’m not talking about the “personal waitstaff a …
Read More »Regal House Furniture – a family business turning houses into homes!
Interested in turning your house into a home? Have an interior design project on the horizon? Opening a new business? The North End’s family owned and operated Regal House Furniture has been the South Coast’s experts in designing and installing comfortable, quality living spaces for almost 3 decades! Started by …
Read More »Miss Z Photography specializes in milestones for newborn, maternity, boudoir, and more
There is no more powerful way to get a flood of memories than poring over pictures. Who hasn’t cracked open a photo album and had old memories flood in? These awoken memories evoke a smile, laugh or intense emotions – happiness, anger, melancholy or longing for days gone by. Life …
Read More »Faunce Corner Nutrition – brings decades of experience to the weight loss, sports nutrition, and bariatric communities
Are you one of those that hops from one diet to another? Trying any trend possible to trim off some weight? How about simply eating better or living a healthy lifestyle? Are you scheduled for bariatric surgery or have had it done already? Perhaps, you’re an athlete looking to supplement …
Read More »III Suns – haven that warmly welcomes all those on a spiritual journey
by Donna Duff Amaral Feeling disconnected? In need of a little recharge? Losing sight of your purpose on this journey of life? III SUNS is everything you need to refresh your mind and spirit! Immediately upon you walking through the door, you’ll feel yourself enveloped in a warm, inviting energy …
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