NEW BEDFORD — The New Bedford area dining scene has had an exciting year in 2025, as a wave of new and innovative eateries opened around the area. And there's even more to come before the end of the year.

From soul-warming world fusion and nostalgic all-American bites to sizzling hot chicken, food lovers alike saw yummy new menus from Servedwell Hospitality with Candela Cucina and Dartmouth’s Cask & Pig open a new spot with SoCo Tavern. All of these new places have been met with rave reviews since their opening and continue to thrive.

Candela Cucina

Servedwell Hospitality unveiled Candela Cucina in January 2025, reviving the Carmine's building at Candleworks. Restaurateur Stephen Silverstein, known for The Black Whale and Cisco Kitchen + Bar, said he finally realized his dream

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