Local Dishes That Will Blast Your Face Off: Ghost of the Crazy Chicken
Attention Chili-heads or people who enjoy watching their friends and family who are chili-heads, suffer immensely: here are five dishes within a short drive to put a hurting on you from lips to er…exit. Some even have challenges attached to them, for those who want a few minutes of local fame.
So what is the point of eating something so hot? This is an often asked question and one I’d like to reply with by borrowing George Mallory’s iconic response: “Because it’s there.”
There is a common misconception that chili-heads simply go for the hottest thing possible at every meal. Truth is we like heat, but the painful experiences are reserved for special occasions. There is a rather large variety flavor recipes to many of the bottled sauces on the market. Peppers can roasted, an assortment of citrus flavor from lime, orange, mango, pineapple, papaya, and even chocolate and cinnamon.
So whether you are looking for a challenge or have a bad case of Schadenfreude and want to watch your “stupid” friends suffer, here are five dishes you can find within an hour’s drive that will force you to ask the question “What did I get myself into?” and cry out “I WANT MY MOMMY!” Click on the title of each and it’ll lead you to their prospective website. Check out my previous article on Rose Alley’s San Juan Challenge. Here is #2 …
New arrival on the scene is Wicked Chicken located at 804 Belleville Avenue, right near Top Music and the old Titleist building. While they specialize in rotisserie chicken, and a pretty darn inexpensive menu (and a legit Cuban sandwich BTW), they make this list because they have an epic challenge that will remove your face and place a few feet away: eat one of their Espiritu Del Pollo Loco (Ghost of the Crazy Chicken) sandwiches and you get to be the laughing stock of all your friends.
The sandwich consists of their juicy rotisserie chicken, grilled onions, red peppers, ghost peppers – yes, you read that right, the world’s 2nd hottest pepper- smothered in their wicked good spicy sauce, served on a Ciabatta roll. Accomplish this and get a t-shirt and your name on the hall of fame. Fail and enter the hall of shame. Win or lose, your friends are taking great delight in your suffering.
Next up … East Coast Grill’s Pasta From Hell.
Halloween Happenings 2013
By Shonna McGrail Ryan
Whether you have little ones and are looking for a family friendly fall time celebration, or you are an adult looking for an excuse to dress up and party, Greater New Bedford has a lot going on. Below is a list we’ve compiled of those events that have shared information with us about their upcoming festivities. If we’ve missed something please share in the comments section below!
Family Friendly Events:
1. The Haunted Whale Ship at the New Bedford Whaling Museum
This not-too-scary event takes place on Saturday October 26th from 4:30- 7:30 PM and is geared towards children 12 and under and their parents. Participants will get to meet ghosts from seafaring history and join in on fun activities such as a costume contest, a haunted scavenger hunt, arts and crafts, refreshments and more! Tickets are $3 for children twelve and under, and $5 for all others.
2. Halloween Hayride and Party at the Mattapoisett YMCA
This event takes place Friday October 25th at 6 PM and features a halloween hayride and family fun activities for kids of all ages! Refreshments will be available and there will also be a costume contest. Tickets are $5 per child.
3. Audubon Halloween Family Spooktacular at Allens Pond Wildlife Sanctuary
This event takes place on Sunday October 20th from 2-4:00 PM and includes a kid-friendly spooky trail hike and special Halloween crafts and activities in the Stone Barn. Costumes are encouraged! Tickets are $10 for both children and adult Audubon Member, and $12 for others.
This family friendly event is geared towards both having fun and helping the needy! On October 31st from 5-8:00 PM Journey Church in Fall River will feature games, candy giveaways, music, a bouncy house and a photobooth while gathering donations to help the homeless and needy in the area. For more information about the activities and the types of donations being requested go to: http://journeychurch.ma/fallfest/
A LOT of Halloween Festivities going on!
5. All Treats, No Tricks Downtown New Bedford
Trick-or-treating in Downtown New Bedford? That’s right! Parents can take their children to participating businesses in the Downtown area on October 26th between the hours of 11 AM and 2 PM for some trick-or-treating fun!
1. Halloween Party at the American Legion in Fairhaven
Rock Kings and Caution will be teaming up to provide a night of dancing on October 19th, starting at 9 PM. Costumes are highly encouraged and there is no cover charge!
On October 26th from 9 PM from 1:30 AM the upstairs level of Cork will be jamming with a Halloween themed Silent Disco dance party. Silent Discos are an exciting new way of experiencing music; each participant is given a wireless headphone set that allows them to adjust the volume and choose between two DJed stations. It should be said that Silent Discos ALWAYS result in dancing and good times. Costumes are highly encouraged. Tickets are $20. If you enter the promo code “treatsNbeats” you will get $5 off your ticket! (limited availability).
4. The Great Pumpkin Beer Fest at Pour Farm Tavern
Pour Farm’s annual Great Pumpkin Beer fest is a wonderful time of year for both beer connoisseurs and Halloween lovers alike. The festival will be held in Pour Farm and Wings Court on Sunday October 27th from 11 AM- 6:00 PM. Festivities will include; live music by Viennagram starting at 5, Halloween costume contests, a pumpkin carving contest (come with your pumpkin already carved), a beard and mustache contest (proceeds go to charity) and of course pumpkin and fall beers will be featured! In addition to all this, Plaga Zombie in America (the zombie film being filmed in New Bedford) will be present with raffles, prizes, chances to win role in the film, Zombie makeup painting and chance to meet the actors!
The Dancing Dogs and Kowalski will be performing live music at this halloween party/ fundraiser on October 26th from 9-11:00 PM. There will be prizes for best costumes and light refreshments/ appetizers. The suggested donation amount is $10.
South Coast Equality will be presenting its annual Halloween party on Saturday October 26th from 9 PM to 2 AM at Leplace in New Bedford. There will be a mini-show at 10 PM and a costume contest with a $100 prize! The cover charge is $5.
Miller’s Homeport will be hosting it’s annual Halloween party on October 26th and they expect this to be the biggest one yet! There will be costume contests, insane Halloween decorations, special Halloween cocktails, giveaways, a raffle and DJ JDubbs will be keeping the music going all night.
On October 31st at 10 PM you can view the Rocky Horror Picture Show film with a live “shadow cast” performance. Dressing up is encouraged and props are allowed excluding open flames and food products. Tickets are $15 and can be bought here: https://ticketing.zeiterion.org/public/daily_events_list.asp.
3. 20th Annual Rocky Horror Picture Show at UMass Dartmouth
This annual tradition is still going strong at UMass Dartmouth will be showing the audience participation film, Rocky Horror Picture show in the main auditorium. The showings will be on October 31st at 8 PM, November 1st at 8 PM and November 2nd at 11:59 PM. Dry props only! Tickets are $10 for general admission, $7 for UMD faculty, staff and alumni, and $5 for current students.
Patio Areas and Cobblestones Coming to Lower Union Street
Seating in front of Cork.
The City of New Bedford is readying for a streetscape improvement project along the last block of Union Street that will include the installation of wide patio-style sidewalks and the replacement of the asphalt street surface with cobblestones. The improvements follow the recent completion of the Route 18/ JFK Boulevard reconstruction project which expanded pedestrian access to the waterfront and enhanced the Front Street area of the Downtown Historic District.
The lower Union Street improvements, at a cost of approximately $500,000 were originally included in the Route 18/ JFK Boulevard reconstruction project but were removed by MassDOT due to budget concerns. The widely recognized success of the Route 18/ JFK Boulevard project, having been completed well ahead of schedule and within budget, created an opportunity for Mayor Mitchell to lobby MassDOT Secretary Richard Davey to provide additional state support for the lower Union Street improvements. Recently, Secretary Davey informed that Mayor that MassDOT would provide the necessary support.
“Secretary Davey and the Patrick Administration recognize the tremendous potential of our downtown and the necessity of high-quality public spaces and transportation infrastructure to spark business growth. We share the same goals for the downtown. Our vision is their vision, and I can’t thank them enough for their support,” said Mayor Mitchell.
On Union Street beginning at Route 18 and continuing until just West of Water Street, the existing concrete sidewalks will be removed and replaced by wider sidewalks composed of a mixture of brick and bluestone. The existing 40-foot wide concrete roadway along that same stretch will be replaced by a narrower, 26-foot wide, roadway paved with cobblestones. The existing sidewalks along the south side will be widened from 10-feet to 18 feet, while those along the north side will be widened from 10-feet to 16-feet wide.
The crosswalks at the Water Street intersection of Union Street will be constructed of granite runners and bluestone, and the entire area inside the perimeter of the crosswalks will also be built of cobblestones. As part of this streetscape improvement project, new lights will also be installed and trees will be planted throughout the limits of the project.
Beginning as early as next Wednesday, October 23, 2013, the last block of Union Street will be closed to vehicular traffic for six to eight weeks while P.A. Landers, the City’s paving contractor on the project reconstructs the sidewalks and roadways. Crews from the Department of Public Infrastructure under the leadership of Commissioner Ron Labelle will work alongside P.A. Landers to help reduce the project costs.
Motorists are encouraged to watch for detour signage and use either Elm Street or Walnut Street to enter and exit the downtown.
New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park Reopens to Visitors
The Visitor Center and other National Park Service facilities in New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park re-open to visitors today. These have been closed since October 1 due to the lapse in Congressional appropriations. Museums, historical sites, and businesses in the park continue to remain open according to their regular schedules. “America’s 401 national parks are open for business!” said National Park Service Director Jonathan B. Jarvis. “The professional men and women of the National Park Service are waiting to greet visitors with open arms and help you have the time of your life in these national treasures. Please come out and enjoy the Fall in some of the most spectacular places on the planet.”
New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park’s free Whales Tales and Sails story hour, for children from 0 to 5 and their caregivers, will resume at 10am on Friday, October 25, and ongoing programs such as the Dock-u-mentaries film series and park AHA! programming will pick back up in November on their regularly scheduled days. School groups with field trip reservations can plan on arriving at their scheduled times, and individuals and organizations issued special use permits for park facilities can proceed with planning their activities.
The National Park visitor center is located at 33 William Street in downtown New Bedford. It is open seven days a week, from 9 AM-5 PM, and offers information, exhibits, and a free orientation movie every hour on the hour from 10 AM-4 PM. The visitor center is accessible to all. Admission is free. For additional information and schedules, go to the park website at www.nps.gov/nebe, call 508-996-4095, or visit the park’s Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/NBWNHP.
15 Things To Do This Weekend (Oct 18-Oct 20)
The weekend’s weather, can be described as pleasantly mild. Neither hot, nor cold. The largest chance for rain is 20% on Friday, but it will be almost 70 degrees. Another great weekend for activities.
As always, click on the title for more or detailed information on the event. Most of the events were pulled from our event calendar where you can find hundreds of local area events each month. The event calendar is FREE, so if you are a local business, and not taking advantage of FREE publicity, shame on you! Are you a local business and want to sponsor this high traffic, weekend guide? Contact info@newbedfordguide.com for more details. Have an event to add? Check out our tutorial. For more info, you can click on each title. Know of another event this weekend? Post a reply!
Friday, October 18th
Whales, Tales and Sails Story Hour (10:00 a.m.)
Moms, dads and caregivers seeking free, engaging activities for their young children should check out this event: the return of Whales, Tales and Sails, a free, one-hour story hour each Friday morning through October at 10:00 AM. The weekly event features professional storytellers Jackson Gillman and Karen Chace, and includes stories, fingerplay, songs, music, crafts and free play at New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park’s Corson Maritime Learning Center. This activity is geared for children ages 0-5. The center is located at 33 William Street in downtown New Bedford.
5th Annual Gleason Family YMCA Wine and Beer Tasting (Marion) (6:00-9:00 p.m.)
Entertainment includes Tarot Card and Tea Leaf Readers, music and more. Costumes are optional but encouraged. Tickets are $50 advance and $55 at the door. At Marion Music Hall. For information or tickets click on event title.
Salt of the Sea, Friday Evening at 7:00 pm
Boo at the Zoo (6:00-9:00 p.m.)
There’s enough thrills and chills for everyone at Boo at the Zoo! Check out all the frights and sights this October! Join the Boo at the Zoo for an evening of Halloween fun! Rides are now included in the price. Climb aboard for a spoooooky train ride or take a bewitching carousel ride! Activities and slightly scary fun for all ages! Walk through the Witches’ Lair or go through the hay maze. Looking for something a little less merry and a little more scary? Dare to walk the Haunted Trail (Ages 12+)!
Dock-U-Mentaries Film Series: “The Salt of the Sea” (POSTPONED) (7:00 p.m.)
When passion for fishing intersects with the power of politics, a century’s old way of life is at stake. Producer Tom Garber captures the unique personalities, politics, and dangers of groundfishing in New England in this 2012 documentary. Salt of the Sea provides a rare look at what happens when independent traditions clash with bureaucracy and corruption. For more detailed info, click on the event title. UPDATE: POSTPONED DUE TO GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN!
Saturday,October 19th
New Bedford Whaling Museum’s 37th Whaling History Symposium (9:00-4:00 pm)
The New Bedford Whaling Museum is pleased to announce the program for its 37th Whaling History Symposium, to be held at the Museum on Saturday, October 19 and Sunday, October 20, 2013. The Whaling History Symposium, first established in 1975, brings scholars, collectors, armchair historians, and interested nautical enthusiasts to New Bedford from all over the country and abroad, to share interests in maritime history, nautical lore, and the many intriguing facets of whaling heritage worldwide. This time around, our own Home Port is the focus which, backed by sumptuous new exhibitions at the Museum, we find timely and compelling.
Silverbrook Farm Harvest Festival (Acushnet) (10:00 am)
Horse drawn & tractor rides, Mother Goose Story Time, Pumpkin Painting, Barrel Rides, Pony Rides, face painting, and a whole lot more! Every weekend through October! Saturday AND Sunday!
Westport Lions Ninth Annual Arts and Crafts Show: Day 1 (Westport) (10:00-4:00 pm)
Westport Lions sponsors its Ninth Annual Arts and Crafts Show. Door prizes, food, raffles and more among the numerous crafters and artisans showcasing their wares at the fair. Region: Westport. Phone: (508) 636-5426.
South Coast Slam: Freestyle Motorcycle Show (Fairhaven, MA) (10:00-2:00 pm)
Fan of motorcycles? This Saturday is the South Coast Slam, a motorcycle show to benefit the Salvation Army featuring riders from Northeast Chill and a special music performance by Christina Rivera. Children welcome! Admission $10 per person, includes a light lunch. For more information, call 508-997-6561.
37th Whaling History Symposium
King Richard’s Faire – Last Chance! (Carver) (10:30 am-6:00 am)
“Entertainment, exciting rides and skilled games abound on the enchanting 80-acre site of King Richard’s Faire. Hundreds of talented entertainers perform non-stop throughout the day. Visit any of our eight vibrant stages and be enthralled by acrobats, aerialists, jugglers, minstrels, dancers, fire eaters, puppeteers and exotic tigers. Enjoy our beautiful white lion and cute tiger cubs.” Runs through October 20th.
Westport Rivers Hayrides (Middleboro, MA) (12:00 pm-4:30 pm)
Hayrides are back and taking place Saturdays noon-4:30 p.m. Ride time is approximately 30 minutes, weather permitting. $5 per person, children under two free. (508) 636-3423.
Boo at the Zoo (6:00-9:00 p.m.)
There’s enough thrills and chills for everyone at Boo at the Zoo! Check out all the frights and sights this October! Join the Boo at the Zoo for an evening of Halloween fun! Rides are now included in the price. Climb aboard for a spoooooky train ride or take a bewitching carousel ride! Activities and slightly scary fun for all ages! Walk through the Witches’ Lair or go through the hay maze. Looking for something a little less merry and a little more scary? Dare to walk the Haunted Trail Ages 12+!
Sunday, October 20th
Silverbrook Farm Harvest Festival (Acushnet) (10:00 am)
Horse drawn & tractor rides, Mother Goose Story Time, Pumpkin Painting, Barrel Rides, Pony Rides, face painting, and a whole lot more! Every weekend through October! Saturday AND Sunday!
Westport Lions Ninth Annual Arts and Crafts Show: Day 2 (Westport) (10:00-4:00 pm)
Westport Lions sponsors its Ninth Annual Arts and Crafts Show. Door prizes, food, raffles and more among the numerous crafters and artisans showcasing their wares at the fair. Region: Westport. Phone: (508) 636-5426.
St. Paul’s United Methodist Church Pumpkin Patch (12:00-3:00 pm)
St. Paul’s United Methodist Church is having its first pumpkin patch! Swing by and buy a pumpkin from through October 28th. Grown on Navajo tribal land near Farmington, N.M. Proceeds to benefit the Pumpkin Patch and Navajo Agricultural Products Industry and to sponsor Laetitia, a school girl in Rwanda. Sales sponsored by United Methodist Women. For more information, call (508) 993-0614 or click on event title.
Boo at the Zoo! Halloween Fun!
Boo at the Zoo (6:00-9:00 p.m.)
There’s enough thrills and chills for everyone at Boo at the Zoo! Check out all the frights and sights this October! Join the Boo at the Zoo for an evening of Halloween fun! Rides are now included in the price. Climb aboard for a spoooooky train ride or take a bewitching carousel ride! Activities and slightly scary fun for all ages! Walk through the Witches’ Lair or go through the hay maze. Looking for something a little less merry and a little more scary? Dare to walk the Haunted Trail (Ages 12+)!
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Two new fire apparatus for the New Bedford Fire Department purchased
Mayor Announces Plan For Purchase of New Fire Apparatus
Mayor Jon Mitchell announced a plan today to purchase two new fire apparatus for the New Bedford Fire Department (NBFD), allowing the NBFD to remove from frontline service two antiquated pumpers that first came into service more than twenty years ago.
With this purchase the Mayor and the City Council will have invested nearly $2.3 million in public safety infrastructure over the past year. The City replaced a number of aging vehicles including police cruisers, ambulances, a fire rescue boat, and command vehicles. The addition of the new pumpers will reduce the average age of the NBFD fleet by three years.
“For several years, there has been an obvious need to replace fire apparatus. The City purchased its last engine five years ago and the average age of the fleet now stands at 13 years. The principal challenge has always been finding a way to fund the purchase of new vehicles while living within the City’s means,” said the Mayor.
He added, “The City’s new Chief Financial Officer brought a wealth of experience to this problem, allowing the City to research and explore a number of financing mechanisms. Under the terms of a lease-purchase contract being submitted to the City Council, we will acquire the new pumpers at very favorable interest rates while avoiding transaction costs.”
“Mayor Mitchell recognizes the importance of the Fire Department having the tools it needs to be able to protect the public. The progress we made in acquiring the apparatus was a team effort and would not have been possible without the support of the Mayor and his staff, the Chief Financial Officer Ari Sky, and the City’s Purchasing Agent Deb Travers,” said New Bedford Fire Department Chief Michael Gomes.
Chief Financial Officer Ari Sky added, “Acquiring replacement pumpers was an urgent necessity. The challenge was to structure the purchase in way that was affordable to the City.”
The Mayor also announced his intention to present the City Council with additional measures to address equipment and facility needs as part of the long-term capital plan being developed by his Administration. Mayor Mitchell stressed the importance of maintaining the city’s public safety infrastructure so that residents can count on receiving assistance in emergency situations.
“The first job of government is to protect people’s lives and property and I take that responsibility very seriously,” said Mayor Mitchell.
Op-Ed: District Attorney Sutter addresses his decision not to run for Massachusetts Attorney General
Sutter addresses his decision to run for re-election
It is amazing to me that one month after Martha Coakley announced she was going to run for Governor, and not for a third term as Attorney General, no one has officially entered the race to become the next Attorney General of the Commonwealth—no district attorney, state legislator, mayor, or practicing lawyer. The Attorney General is the chief law enforcement officer in Massachusetts and has responsibilities that extend from public safety to health care regulation, economic development and environmental protection. To fulfill these responsibilities, the Attorney General oversees a staff of 515 employees with offices in four different locations across the Commonwealth. I have said many times that, as much as I love the opportunity to serve as District Attorney of the county where I live, I hope to someday have the chance to serve the public in another elected position, so that I can make a contribution in other areas in addition to public safety. The position of Attorney General would give me just that opportunity. But I have decided to pass on this opportunity. I will not run for Attorney General next year. I will run for re-election as District Attorney. The reason is timing.
The more I thought about this decision over the past thirty days, the clearer it was to me that this is not the right time for me to be leaving the District Attorney’s Office. To begin with, we have just started the most highly publicized case since I started as District Attorney, a case that will likely define my administration. I have overseen the investigation from day one and intend to be part of the trial team, along with Bill McCauley and Pat Bomberg. Clearly I should not be leaving this responsibility at the outset of the case. In addition, there are other new initiatives at the District Attorney’s Office that I fervently believe in and want to see through to fruition. These initiatives have the potential to make major advances in critical areas such as gun violence, domestic violence and child abuse prevention and may eventually become state-wide models.
It is also not the right time for my family for me to make a state-wide run. Running for Attorney General would necessitate campaigning most nights after work and every weekend for the next year. And the distances I would have to travel are much greater than those involved in my races for District Attorney or Congress. From my home in Fall River to Pittsfield, for example, is five and a half hours round-trip; to Springfield, back and forth it is four hours; to Gloucester almost four hours. I have given a lot of thought over the last month to what my family needs from me right now and I have concluded firmly that I could not meet those needs while conducting a yearlong state-wide campaign.
So I will pass on this opportunity to run for another elective office. I do so with the hope that when I believe my work as District Attorney is complete, there will be another opportunity for public service on the horizon. In the meantime, I look forward to the great challenges ahead at the District Attorney’s Office and to earning your support in my campaign for re-election next year.
Neighborhoods United chooses new leadership
Neighborhoods United has been the premiere group of neighborhood leaders
Change is in the wind for the umbrella neighborhood organization founded by long time neighborhood advocates Suzanne Braga and Loretta Bourque. Neighborhoods United has been the premiere group of neighborhood leaders since its inception over twenty years ago. Chairs of the various neighborhood groups throughout the city meet regularly to share information and pool resources for events and constituents service. NU, as it’s known, has even inspired some of its advocates for the community to continue their service to the community as city councilors, like Deborah Coelho, Linda Morad and Henry Bousquet.
The group met after a short hiatus this summer to discuss its future and has chosen new leadership. Gerald J. Pinto of the Brooklawn Neighborhood Association has been unanimously elected the organizations new president, and Kenny Resendes of the Bullard Street Neighborhood Association was also elected as the groups vice president as part of the same slate of new officers offered up Wednesday night October 9th 2013. Robert Souza of the Far North End Association will remain the group’s treasurer, and Celeine Saraiva will also remain as the Secretary for the group. A new position was added to the charter, Senior Advisor, to reflect the groups desire to retain Suzanne Braga as an advisor to the panel.
Gerald J.Pinto later spoke about how to begin to build and recruit new leaders and to foster fledgling groups. The group discussed visiting newly organized Arnold Street Neighborhood Association, and developing a program to get the youth involved as neighborhood leaders. Gerald said, “It’s an exciting time for our group, we want to grow and diversify, to ensure the longevity of the neighborhood group forum. It’s an important part of the fabric of our community.”
*Please check the city of New Bedford’s website or Facebookfor upcoming community meetings and times!
Local Dishes That Will Blast Your Face Off: Rose Alley’s San Juan Challenge
Attention Chili-heads or people who enjoy watching their friends and family who are chili-heads, suffer immensely: here are five dishes within a short drive to put a hurting on you from lips to er…exit. Some even have challenges attached to them, for those who want a few minutes of local fame.
So what is the point of eating something so hot? This is an often asked question and one I’d like to reply with by borrowing George Mallory’s iconic response: “Because it’s there.”
There is a common misconception that chili-heads simply go for the hottest thing possible at every meal. Truth is we like heat, but the painful experiences are reserved for special occasions. There is a rather large variety flavor recipes to many of the bottled sauces on the market. Peppers can roasted, an assortment of citrus flavor from lime, orange, mango, pineapple, papaya, and even chocolate and cinnamon.
So whether you are looking for a challenge or have a bad case of Schadenfreude and want to watch your “stupid” friends suffer, I present five dishes you can find within an hour’s drive that will force you to ask the question “What did I get myself into?” and cry out “I WANT MY MOMMY!” Click on the title of each and it’ll lead you to their prospective website. Here is #1 …
Rose Alley’s San Juan Challenge
You are really missing out if you’ve never had Rose’s Alley’s wings or don’t experience them on a regular basis. Some would call you a communist. They offer bone-in, boneless, traditional Buffalo, Buffaque (Barbecue & Buffalo), BBQ, Gold Digger, “Rose”-ambique (Mozambique), or Tennessee Bourbon. There is also a variety of dry rubs like Chipotle BBQ, Jamaican Jerk, Lemon Pepper Garlic and Herb, Ranch, and Butter Garlic Spicy Habanero. You can get servings from 1/2 lb. up to 3 lbs for boneless and 10-50 for bone-in.
On Sundays during Football season from 1:00-11:00 pm, it’s all you can eat wings for $8- with a purchase of a beverage. Combine all this and you get an experience that is so good that you’ll feel like you’re doing something wrong.
But this is a crappy article about destroying your lower intestines and colon with food that resembles napalm, so let’s get to the goods – the Buffalo and Buffaque can be ordered in four levels of heat: mild, medium, hotness & lava. Mild and medium are for mortals and pretenders. The hotness pushes the envelope – for wimps, kids, and girly-men. Real men and women go directly to the “lava” and subsequent hiccups, sweating, and ice cube chewing. I call this a Tuesday night.
As with many places that offer above-average hot dishes, Rose Alley has a challenge for the truly brave: The San Juan Challenge. The heat level with the San Juan Challenge is called “suicidal” and you need cajones grandes to take it on. Some would say it requires a you to be a real stupido too. They’re obviously wrong.
The $20 challenge dictates that you have 20 minutes to eat as many hot wings as you possibly can. If you beat the challenge – which Urban Legend has it at 21 by Nick Dompierre – they won’t charge you for your suffering! It’s free! C’mon Gringos, get down there and take the challenge and send us pictures of you weeping!
Next up … East Coast Grill’s Pasta From Hell.
The South Coast Hot Jobs List – 17 October 2013
by Michael Silvia
The Greater New Bedford unemployment rate is much higher than the rest of Massachusetts, but believe it or not there really are a lot of jobs available for qualified applicants. Sometimes the barrier to a new job can be the lack of information on available job openings. To solve this, each week New Bedford Guide will be working with the New Directions Southcoast (also known as the Greater New Bedford Career Center) and pulling jobs from our jobs database to inform job seekers about the hottest jobs in the area. We will define “Hot Jobs” as those jobs that need to be filled by the employer immediately. For those looking to search some large job databases, checkout my Best Job Search Resources for New Bedford Residents article. Unless noted otherwise, those interested in these positions or want more information should go to the Greater New Bedford Career Center at 618 Acushnet Avenue. Be sure to also check out our Job Portal to find jobs by location on a map: http://www.newbedfordguide.com/map-page#pm_jobs_tab. Want to get e-mail notifications for new jobs? Checkout our e-mail subscription service.
If there is not a link to applying for one of the jobs listed, contact Sharon Martin, Business Services Representative at 508-990-4115 or feel free to stop by the Greater New Bedford Career Center. These positions are posted on mass.gov/jobquest.
Here are the Hot Jobs from the Greater New Bedford Career Center as of October, 17th, 2013:
1. Case Manager #3132155 – Currently seeking applicants for case management positions. Education/Certification Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Human Services, related field and/or 5 yrs. experience, CADC certification preferred.
Skills Required:
Knowledge of basic computer skills
Individual and group substance abuse counseling
Assessment skills
An understanding of ethics and boundaries
Ability to set limits and enforce rules
Good verbal and written communication skills
Problem solving abilities
Crisis Intervention skills
2. Administrative Assistant #3132201 – Independently owned and operated growing company in New Bedford looking to hire an exceptional Administrative Assistant. Must be sharp, well spoken and dependable. Strong customer service skills along with Microsoft Office knowledge. Familiarity with Quickbooks is a PLUS.
3. Mason Foremen #3139979 – JP Masonry Inc. is seeking a mason foreman with 10+ years of experience in the masonry industry.
Experience running and managing crews of 3 to 15 men is required, as is the ability to read drawings and determine layout.
Experience with the following building materials is required: stone, granite, marble, terracotta, CMU, brick.
Typical projects include facade restoration, custom cut stone installation, stair reconstruction, stone veneers, retaining walls, fireplaces and chimneys, repointing, CMU and brick installation.
Jobsites are typically located within a 40 mile radius of our home office in Acushnet, MA. We offer a highly competitive salary package, and performance based bonuses.
4. Delivery/Kitchen Help #3145413 – Must deliver, cook, clean, must be able to lift 50 lbs. and whatever other restaurant duties may be required. Must have a valid driver’s license, and your own car, and insurance good driving record.
5. Floater Teacher Assistant #3159389 – FLOATER/TEACHER ASSISTANT
Assist in the daily activities of the classroom. Additional experience working in a preschool setting and/or course work in Early Childhood Education preferred. High School diploma or equivalent. P.A.C.E., is an AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Deadline to apply: 5:00 p.m., Thursday, October 24, 2013
6. Family Engagement Assistant #3159386 – Assist in the provision of Family Engagement Activities. Provide bilingual support during program activities, home visits, and classroom activities. Fluency in Spanish required. High School diploma or equivalent. Experience working with children and families in a pre-school setting preferred.
P.A.C.E., is an AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Deadline to apply: 5:00 p.m., Thursday, October 24, 2013
7. Custodian (Part-Time) #3159384 – Responsible for assisting in the general maintenance and sanitary conditions of the Head Start facility. Carpentry skills helpful.
P.A.C.E., Inc. is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer
Deadline to apply: 5:00 p.m., Thursday, October 24, 2013
8. Houseperson #3159395 – A Houseperson with Hampton Inn and Suites is responsible for cleaning and maintaining designated areas of the hotel and responding to guest requests in the hotels continuing effort to deliver outstanding guest service and financial profitability
CORI and background check required.
9. Breakfast Person #3159400 – The successful candidate must have experience with breakfast crowds, be talkative while maintaining a fast paced environment of restocking breakfast items, cooking, cleaning and food preparation. Responsible for stocking food and service ware for breakfast buffets for clearing tables during the complimentary breakfast period. These tasks are to be handled in a friendly, courteous, helpful, timely and professional manner resulting in a very high level of guest satisfaction.
10. Maintenance #3159399 – Job Summary: •Repair and maintain physical structure of hotel using hand tools and power tools.
Assist in maintaining hotel equipment, refrigeration, HVAC, plumbing, pool, water treatment, electrical, and life safety systems.
Indoor and outdoor tasks; such as grounds keeping and snow removal.
Promote superior customer service through engagement and effective communication.
Job Requirements: Position requires flexible schedule; to include weekends, evenings, and some holidays.
