Spotlights

“Did someone say FREE PIZZA? Where!?” “At FINS!” “When did they get food?” That’s usually how the conversation begins when I bring up FINS Bar & Nightclub, located at 37 Union Street in downtown New Bedford. FINS does have a kitchen, and has had one since its been open. However, …

New Bedford Guide's Butch McCarthy interviews Brooks Williams, who will perform at the Zeiterion's On-Stage Folk Cafe on April 14th.

Over the course of the ten years I have been working as a bartender, serving food and drinks to the residents and tourists of downtown New Bedford,  A LOT has changed.  Thankfully, those changes have been far more positive than  negative. One of the changes is the amount of new …

We are all aware of the enhancements that have been made to New Bedford over the last  few years.  Whether you’ve  noticed or not, The Regency Apartments on 800 Pleasant Street has been going through some enhancements of their own.  As the city grows and improves, so must the buildings …

With the snow finally melted and our thoughts turning to spring activities, I stopped by Yesteryear Cyclery to visit and interview owner Kim Camara.  Located just off Rt. 140 (Exit 3), many of us are familiar with this bike shop.  I have personally known Kim since our kindergarten days at …

Restaurant: Jimmie’s Steamey Dogs Chef: James Gouveia Location: 753 Purchase Street, New Bedford Spring Risotto I like this dish because it is fun to make (if you are not in a rush) and it’s a scrumptious, light meal that satisfies both vegetarians and carnivores, alike. Ingredients – 1 tablespoon olive …

During the course of an average day in downtown New Bedford, you might walk past half a dozen people who, unbeknownst to you, own their own businesses.  Bar owners like the guys from Rose Alley or Barry and Denis from Catwalk, are well know because of the nature of their …

The other day I had a chance to sit down and share a pint with one of New Bedford’s most well known, but not easily understood (because of his thick Irish brogue) bar owners, Barry Flynn.  As co-owner of the Catwalk Bar and Grille, Barry is a key player in …

“It’s kind of like losing a child”, he said. Adrian Johnson had just shipped his “baby” off to Vancouver, British Columbia. His baby was the Fridgecouch 325e Frost-Clear, a veritable work of art designed by A.J. and fashioned from items gleaned from a junkyard in Freetown: A cherry-red leather back …

A few weeks ago, I ran into Denis Keohane at the Celtic Coffee House in downtown New Bedford.  Denis is well known around the city as the co-owner of one of New Bedford’s most popular nightlife spots, and one of my favorite watering holes, the Catwalk Bar & Grille. While …