Lorenzo’s Bakery represents a dream come true for its owner, Lorenzo Vazquez. The popular Acushnet Avenue spot opened just a couple of years ago and is already a beloved bakery and sandwich stop along the street. Lorenzo says, “Keep dreaming and don’t wake up until your dream comes true!” Lorenzo’s […]

There aren’t many places where you can eat your breakfast, lunch or dinner on an actual boat – but at New Bedford’s The Boat Restaurant, you can do just that!  Beached on Ashley Boulevard, The Boat’s iconic architecture gives you a hint of what you’ll find inside – New Bedford […]

Whaler Seafood Specialties isn’t just one of the most unique businesses on Acushnet Avenue, it’s one of the most unique businesses in the City of New Bedford. Since 1983, from their Ave storefront location, they supply area restaurants and markets with that New England specialty – the stuffed quahog. In […]

Pub 6T5 has quickly become a North End, New Bedford destination since opening its doors a few years back after a thorough renovation of the former 6th Bristol Club building on Ashley Boulevard.  For the Love The Ave & North End NB Restaurant Week, Sat. Sept. 21 through Sat. Sept. […]

Folks make a special trip to Acushnet Avenue to pick up conchas and tamales from Sara’s Bakery – a terrific example of the influence Guatemalan culture is having on the cuisine here. Visit them today or during… The LOVE THE AVE & NORTH END RESTAURANT WEEK happens from Saturday, Sept. […]

The beloved eatery, Pa Raffa’s is bringing back their potato skin pizza for this year’s Love The Ave & North End NB Restaurant Week! Visit them from Saturday, Sept. 21 through Saturday, Sept. 28 for this special pie.  Pa Raffa’s has been a family run restaurant since 1964. “We pride […]