Pho challenge at Hong Meas; Scottie's Pub golf tournament; brunch buffet: Fall River Eats

Not sure where to grab a bite to eat? With lots of options around the Fall River area, it can be difficult to choose.

If you’re having a hard time, we’re here to help you narrow it down.

We've compiled a list of meal deals, special events, and mouth-watering offerings at local eateries and markets to consider when planning your next night on the town, or a quick stop for a tasty treat.

This week, see if you've got what it takes to tackle a pho challenge at Hong Meas Restaurant. Plus, sign up for the Scottie's Pub golf tournament, or check out weekly specials like teriyaki steak fries or sweet and savory loaded cookies.

Let’s dig in:

Pho Challenge 2 at Hong Meas Restaurant

Up for a challenge?

Take on the Pho Challenge 2 at Hong Meas Restaurant, 418 Quequechan St., Fall River.

On Saturday, May 25, from 1 to 3 p.m., see if you can finish a four-pound, monster-sized bowl of Hong Meas’ pho in 20 minutes.

The fee for contestants is $50. The admission fee is $10, and children under 12 get in for free. So even if you’re not competing, you can still check out the competition.

If you succeed in the challenge, you win $200, plus your $50 back. You also get a “Pho King” challenge T-shirt, and your photo goes up on the wall of fame.

All proceeds will be donated to the Cambodian Society of America.

To sign up, and for complete challenge rules, call 774-704-5226.

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Sign up for Scottie’s Pub annual golf tournament

Sign-up sheets are now available at Scottie’s Pub, 202 Pleasant St., Fall River, for their annual golf tournament.

The tournament will be held on June 15, and the deadline to sign up is June 1.

Tournament teams are four people.

There will be food and drinks at the pub, immediately following the tournament. Meal choices, included in the entry price, are clamboil or chicken and rib dinner.

For more information, call 508-678-8991.

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New menu item at Casa Ive Dominican Cuisine

There’s a new addition to the menu at Casa Ive Dominican Cuisine, 390 Rhode Island Ave., Fall River.

Try the Dominican yaroa, which is french fries or yellow plantains, with your choice of shredded chicken, ground beef, or pork shoulder, topped with mayo, ketchup, and cheese sauce.

Independence Harbor Sunday brunch buffet

The next Sunday brunch buffet at Independence Harbor, 10 Narrows Rd., Assonet, will be held on May 5, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

There will be a prime rib carving station, and the menu will also include herb-roasted turkey, chicken cordon bleu, baked sole, and zucchini parmesan.

Plus, they’ll have scrambled eggs, deep-fried apple French toast, sausage, baby carrots, and buffets with home-baked breads and pastries, other desserts, fresh fruit, and salad.

Reservations and proper dress are required.

Call (508) 644-2225 or 1-800-287-8300.

Try the cookie of the week at Choco-Latte Cafe

Choco-Latte Cafe, 40 6th St., Fall River, has a cookie of the week with a little bit of everything.

Their “everything but the kitchen sink” cookies have chocolate chips, caramel, potato chips, pretzels, and toffee.

Teriyaki steak fries on special at The Bearded Chicken

The Bearded Chicken, 1160 Grand Army of the Republic Hwy., Somerset, has a teriyaki steak fries special this week.

Grilled shaved steak and pineapples are covered in their Bearded Yaki sauce, then topped with American cheese, sesame seeds, and green onions, all served over their fresh-cut fries.

Route 6 nachos at The Galley Grille

Craving some nachos?

The Galley Grille at White’s of Westport, 66 State Rd., has recently added Route 6 nachos to their menu.

These tortilla chips are piled with chicken, mozzarella cheese, corn and black bean salsa, lettuce, tomato, and bacon, and drizzled with a cilantro lime crema.

Do you have a special deal, menu item, or food-related event to share with local foodies? Send us an email at kfontes@heraldnews.com or news@heraldnews.com.

This article originally appeared on The Herald News: Fall River Eats: Hong Meas Restaurant to host pho challenge May 25