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Food & Drink
The latest food & drink headlines from local newsrooms, police and town halls.
Space for lease by owner after closure of Fall River restaurant
A restaurant that just opened in Fall River this year is gone, as the space has gone up for lease. Adilson Texeira had announced in January that Sosabi Restaurant Bar & Lounge at 915 County Street, the former O’ Gil’s Portuguese Restaurant, had its grand opening set for January.…
Former O Gil restaurant spot in Fall River up for grabs | Exclusive
Christopher’s Cafe decides to move to Taunton, and Fall River will lose more than a coffee shop
Christopher Silvia’s Fall River business chapter is mostly coming to a close. Christopher and his husband Nate recently announced that they are moving their popular Christopher’s Cafe to Taunton. Christopher and I have had mixed interactions over the years, but I’ll share one of…
Popular cafe leaving Fall River. Why Christopher's is making the move
Christopher & Nate’s Cafe relocating to Taunton, here’s where and why
Christopher & Nate’s Cafe will close its South Main Street location and relocate to Taunton, owner Christopher Silvia said in a video posted to the business’s Facebook page. Silvia confirmed the move after previously announcing only that the cafe would close on November 25th as…
Christopher & Nate’s Cafe in Fall River announce that they are closing this month
Christopher & Nate’s Cafe at 1816 South Main Street in Fall River will close this month as its owners prepare to open in a new city. In a social media post to friends and customers, the move was described as a bittersweet goodbye and expressed gratitude to those who supported…
Dartmouth, Fall River Lebanese Restaurant Targeted with Hate Calls—Community Rallies with Overwhelming Love, Support
A local Lebanese restaurant with locations in Dartmouth and Fall River is speaking out after receiving a series of hateful phone calls directed at its owners and staff. The family-run business, The Lebanese Pita Pocket – one of our favorite places to eat on earth – says the…
Award winning comedian visits Fall River restaurant and it is safe to say he enjoyed himself
An award-winning comedian stopped by a Fall River restaurant and he was pretty impressed. Before headlining a comedy festival at Venus de Milo in Swansea on Saturday night, Canadian Mike Rita stopped by Avo’s Feast and took to social media Sunday expressing how much he enjoyed…
Fixture at Fall River’s Sam’s Bakery for years has passed away
A local woman who was a fixture at one of Fall River’s most popular eateries has died. Of Dartmouth, and previously New Bedford, 78-year-old Amal Assaf passed away on Thursday. According to an obituary, once immigrating from Lebanon, Assaf worked at Sam’s Bakery where she was…
Lizzie Borden trademark suit over. Cafe owes $31K but still open
The long-standing legal battle between the two major Lizzie Borden tourist attractions in Fall River seems to be over.
New Seekonk restaurant opens
SEEKONK -- A new chicken restaurant has opened in town.
Fresh Mexican restaurant with Puerto Rican twist coming to Tiverton/Westport line
A new Mexican takeout spot is coming near the Westport and Tiverton line. Owner David Santana of Borderline at 2 Main Road in Tiverton has announced that Borderline 2 is coming. Fresh Mexican food with a Puerto Rican twist. Borderline opened in June of 2025 and features…
Restaurant owner for decades known throughout greater Fall River passes away
OBITUARY Roger A. Laflamme, 92, of Somerset, Massachusetts, and a former 27-year resident of King Gate in Port Charlotte, Florida, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 28, 2026, in Somerset with his family by his side. Beloved husband of Marilyn M. (Fox) Laflamme for 73…
Owners of popular Fall River restaurant retire, building put up for sale
The public now has the opportunity to purchase a building that houses one of Fall River’s most popular Portuguese restaurants. 1569/1577 Pleasant Street is on the market. A property which contains Estoril Restaurant. According to the RE/MAX Vantage Southcoast website updated on…
New Brazilian restaurant, buffet, and market opening in Fall River
A new spot is opening in Fall River next week where you can experience Brazilian fare in a variety of options. Real Brazil Restaurant and Market, a family-owned Brazilian eatery and grocery spot at 17 Tremont Street in Taunton is moving to 755 King Philip Street. Real Brazil…