Taste Of SouthCoast Festival 2015

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The 9th Annual Taste Of SouthCoast festival is scheduled for Sunday, May 17 from 12 noon to 5 pm. It will be located on City Pier 3 in New Bedford’s sponsored by the Pier Fish Company. The “tasting” goes until 3:15, but music and fun continue right through 5:00 pm with The Dave Charnley Band. They will provide a mix of Chicago style blues, country, Caribbean and swing.

Sample and taste a variety of offerings from more than 20 area restaurants, caterers and bakeries. The following have signed on to date:

  • All Friends Smokehouse
  • Artisan Bake Shop
  • Black Tie Cookies
  • The Black Whale Seafood & Raw Bar
  • Brazilian Grill
  • Brew Fish Bar & Eatery
  • Café Arpeggio-
  • Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop
  • Dorothy Cox Candies, Inc.
  • EJ’s Restaurant and Deli
  • Emma Jean’s Bakery, Café & Ice Cream Shoppe
  • Fay’s Restaurant & Catering-
  • Freestones City Grill
  • Le Desserterie
  • Lindsey’s Restaurant
  • Mad Good Cookie Co
  • Morton’s Fork Catering
  • No Problemo
  • Olive Garden Restaurant
  • Paddy’s Hot Dog Shop
  • Tia Maria’s European Café
  • Ying Dynasty

Downtown New Bedford Inc. is still recruiting participants. Contact (508) 990-2777 to sign up.

A major feature of Taste of SouthCoast is a spirit of friendly competition that will culminate in awards. Participants cast their votes for their favorites in the following categories: The “People’s Choice” Awards will go to the most voted for food and dessert offering and “Best Booth Presentation” awards will go to the participant that receives the most votes for best decorated and creative booth.

The “Taste” offers something for everyone to enjoy! New England crafted beers, locally grown and bottled wines, and soft drinks are available to complement the food offerings. The GLCPS will do face painting for children, The New Bedford Fire Museum will offer antique fire truck rides, and our friends from Buttonwood Park will bring surprise visitors.

The Taste Of SouthCoast is held rain or shine under the tents City Pier 3. The GPS address is 228 MacArthur Drive. Parking is free in the downtown at meters, at the Whale’s Tooth Parking lot with free shuttle service. Parking is also free at the Elm Street Parking Garage, and the YMCA.

TICKETS: $15 at all the Douglas and Cardoza Wine & Spirit stores, or call 508-990-2777 to find a closer location. $18 day of the event for adults, $6 for children 6-12, free for 5 and younger.


Photos by Sally Spooner.


About Michael Silvia

Served 20 years in the United States Air Force. Owner of New Bedford Guide.

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2 comments

  1. I worked this a few years ago but so looking forward to going as a guest

  2. Has the winner been choosen yet? It looks like a great time!

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