Having a friend in town is always a good excuse to go out to eat, so when my friend Jeanna arrived in New Bedford a few weeks ago, I promptly whisked her over to this new restau...
Friendly, mostly satisfying Just Ray's
Despite its being in business for many years, Loring and I had never dined at Just Ray's in North Fairhaven. So we ventured in last Friday evening, the only night the breakfast ...
Classic dishes served with flair
My friend Becky and I always seem to pick extremely rainy, windy evenings to get together for dinner, and last Wednesday was no exception.
Great food, value on the Cape
On our way back from spending the holiday on the Vineyard, we were casting about for a spot to stop for dinner, and decided to pull in to Bill Weaner's Silver Lounge, which we h...
Bill establishing saltwater fishing license awaits Patrick's signature
BOSTON - Over the past two years, recreational saltwater fishermen such as Patrick Paquette of Hyannis have been trekking up to Beacon Hill to work with legislators to draft a b...
Patrick signs bill requiring permit for saltwater fishing
BOSTON – Saltwater fishermen will be required to purchase a $10 permit starting in 2011 now that Gov. Deval Patrick has signed legislation establishing a saltwater fishing...
Giving thanks for Stoneforge
My parents were in town last week for the Thanksgiving holiday, and not only was I not cooking for the big day, I couldn't muster the energy to cook the night before, either.
New Airport Grille is welcome addition
I couldn't let a little thing like vacation stand in the way of my Dine Out duties. So Loring and I headed up to the North End of New Bedford to check out the new Airport Grille.
VIDEO: Marc Folco demonstrates a humane coyote trap
Standard-Times outdoor writer Marc Folco demonstrates a coyote trap, and points out its safety features and humane design.
Attaining sushi satisfaction
The very first time I went to a sushi restaurant, I was a junior in high school - and I didn't eat sushi. My palate has matured a bit since those days, and there have been times...
