Pride month must-try drink, chocolate, wine and cheese fest and gazpacho: New Bedford Eats

NEW BEDFORD — From unique twists on classic dishes to a drink celebrating Pride Month, there's always something delicious waiting to be discovered this weekend.

There's a Fairhaven's Waterfront Brunch, refreshing gazpacho and watermelon mint with feta dish and Freestone's weekend specials at your finger tips.

Plus, don't miss the upcoming wine, cheese, and chocolate festival at the Westport Fairgrounds on June 15. Here are some tasty specials to add to your list for this weekend.

BesTeas unveils a tasty Pride month tea

Looking for a delicious and unique bubble tea experience? Look no further than Besteas Bubble Tea in New Bedford. The popular shop has just released a new Pride drink, called Equalitea featuring Butterfly Tea Over Orange Juice, Grenadine and Strawberry Hard Jellies. Besteas also offers a build-your-own bubble tea option, as well as coffee and espresso drinks, a kids menu and other tasty treats.

Don't miss out on their signature drinks such as Rose All Day, Ride or Thai and Willow Rose. Stop by their convenient location at 498 Pleasant Street in the downtown area and enjoy their creative and refreshing bubble tea creations. Open Monday through Saturday from 9am to 5pm and Sunday 9am to 3pm.

Waterfront brunch in Fairhaven on June 9

Escape to the Seaport waterfront bar in Fairhaven for a one-of-a-kind Brunch by the Sea experience on Sunday, June 9. Indulge in a bunch buffet provided by Now CAFE, while sipping on handcrafted specialty drinks made by our skilled bartenders. Jam out to the best of the 90s and 00s music with DJ JULES from Jamn 94.5. Test your lyrical knowledge with their head-to-head trivia game, The Lyrically Correct Game, for a chance to win prizes. The Sunday Funday event from 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., with the brunch buffet from noon to 2 p.m. Text Amy at 508-971-5712 or Sophia at 508-726-0335 to reserve your table.

More: The fourth annual Fairhaven's Got Pride is open to all on Sunday. Here's what to expect.

Destination Soups Gazpacho is back on the menu

The casual counter-serve Destination Soups Inc., at 149 Union Street, offers a variety of hot and cold soups, salads, and sandwiches with plenty of vegetarian options to choose from. This week, they are serving up some mouth-watering specials including their gazpacho, watermelon with feta and mint and Mediterranean chicken pea side. This flavorful dish features cubed cucumber, sautéed peppers and onions, and crumbled feta tossed in a garlic lemon oil. Head over to Destination Soups, Inc. for a tasty and satisfying meal.

Freestone's offers up some hearty dinner specials

Step into history at Freestone's City Grill, located in the charming former bank building built in 1877. This week's delicious specials include the Southwest Steak Salad with a flavorful mix of black bean and corn salsa, cherry tomatoes, and avocado, topped with tender steak tips and a barbecue ranch dressing.

For a heartier meal, try the BBQ steak melt with shaved ribeye, bourbon barbecue sauce, caramelized onions, and cheddar cheese on country white bread. And don't miss out on the grilled jerk pork chop, marinated in jerk seasoning and served with mashed potatoes, asparagus, and a refreshing pineapple salsa. Open every day for lunch and dinner at 41 Williams Street.

Wine Trail's Wine, Cheese, & Chocolate Festival set for June 15

Indulge in a day of wine, cheese, and chocolate in Westport at the Coastal Wine Trail's Wine, Cheese, & Chocolate Festival on Saturday, June 15. With three sessions to choose from, this 21+ event offers a unique opportunity to taste and discover the talents of local wineries and food artisans. Each session includes a logo wine glass and starts at just $50 per person, with a $20 designated driver ticket available. Don't miss out on this delicious celebration held at the scenic Westport Fairgrounds. Savor the flavors and support local businesses at this must-attend event.

Standard-Times staff writer Seth Chitwood can be reached at schitwood@s-t.com. Follow him on twitter: @ChitwoodReports.Support local journalism by purchasing a digital or print subscription to The Standard-Times today.

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