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Who makes the best pastel de nata? Fall River or New Bedford? Here’s who won.
by Ashley Schuler, The Herald News When it comes to Portuguese desserts, competition in the SouthCoast is fierce. And pasteis de nata, traditional Portuguese custard cups, are at the top of the list for many local lovers of sweets. So when Fall River and New Bedford...
Press: WJAR Studio 10 – Fall River Restaurant Week 2023
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They make that here: Sandcastle custom furniture brings its unique vibe to Fall River mill
by Dan Medeiros - The Herald News FALL RIVER — The city’s mills were once the epitome of mass production, but inside a space that once held the country’s largest textile companies, two people working side-by-side produce custom-made items that are one of a kind. Sandi...
Authentic, European-style cafe experience a recipe for success at Fall River shop
Ashley Schuler - The Herald News FALL RIVER — From the food to the ambiance, feel like a world traveler without stepping foot outside the city at Europa Pastries & Coffee Shop. "From the moment you walk through the door you immediately feel immersed," said Erica...
Former fashion reporter creates baby brand Stina & Mae in Fall River
BY BREANA PITTS - FEBRUARY 27, 2023 / 6:56 AM / CBS BOSTON FALL RIVER - Not too long ago, you could find Mishell Ekunsirinde alongside the runway working as a fashion journalist. Two babies later and she's now the CEO and founder of her own fashion brand Stina &...
From fighting fires to saving kittens, these Fall River folks made a difference in 2022
by Kristina Fontes - The Herald News What makes a city work is not so much the number of people that live there but rather the community that they have built together. A city might literally be defined by the number of its population, sure, but it’s the...
Pink Bean owners have branched out into a tasty new business. Here’s what’s next.
by Ashley Schuler - The Herald News SOMERSET — The owners of a favorite local coffee stop have gone from Mojo makers to bakers. While the Pink Bean has been their bread and butter, Bonnie and Sandy Souza have recently added another venture to the mix. The Souzas, who...
Caribbean restaurant slated to open its doors in Fall River next month
Ashley Schuler The Herald News The road to opening The Path — the city's newest Caribbean restaurant — was a bit longer and more winding than planned, but the wait is finally over. After a six-month delay, The Path Restaurant and Lounge will be spicing up the...
Blount Fine Foods has big plans for Fall River. Here’s what we know.
When Blount Fine Foods first expanded to the Fall River Industrial Park from its original Warren, R.I., facility in 2004, they employed 75 people. Today, they employ 1,100 people in Fall River and hold 60 percent of the national share of the fresh soup market!