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Ready for Thanksgiving? Well, if you need to get in the mood, head to Plymouth - America's Hometown - this weekend.

Tomorrow at 6 there's a free Patriotic Concert at Memorial Hall and on Saturday there's a parade on the waterfront at 10:30.

All along the waterfront Saturday there will be crafts and such on Saturday.

The highlight of the day for us foodies, though, is the The Quahog Republic New England Food Festival 11 to 4 in a heated tent on the waterfront. Tickets are 10 bucks, kids are free.

Likewise, on Sunday, as the celebration continues, there's the Edible South Shore Harvest Festival 11 to 3. www.usathanksgiving.com The Local Scene

They're having a family-style holiday celebration party for individuals and groups 6 to 12:30 Friday, Dec. 11, at the Coachmen's Lodge on Wrentham Road in Bellingham. 508.883.9888

The Fresh Catch restaurant on Chauncey Street in Mansfield has been re-modeled.

Seven Dunkin' Donuts in Attleboro, Rehoboth and Taunton are drop-off sites for non-perishable food items and toiletries to help the needy. Donate something and you get 10 percent off your order.

Did you know that on Friday, Saturday and Sunday you can your ribs and stuff delivered to your door from the Boneyard on 152 in Seekonk, just over the Attleboro line, which advertises itself as "a true rock and roll smoke joint." And on Sundays they have all the ribs you can eat 1 to 5, on Mondays wings are 30 cents and on Tuesdays you get another appetizer free when you buy one.

The Nantucket Cape scallops have been taken on board at Benjamin's in Taunton. You can get dinners of them lightly fried or in casserole for 23 bucks. www.benjaminshoppes.com

The gang at City Hall in Attleboro is having its annual Thanksgiving bake sale to benefit Christmas is For Kids. It's 8:30 to 3 on the first floor of City Hall. Look for cookies, lollipops, cranberry bread ...

They're having a breakfast buffet 1 to 4 Sunday, Dec. 6, to benefit the Providence Animal Rescue League at The Mediterranean on Route 1 in South Attleboro. Tickets are 10 bucks there or at sister restaurant Briggs Corner Pizzeria, and 15 at the door. There will also be a raffle and a silent auction.

The Stoneforge Grill on Roosevelt Circle in Easton is celebrating holidays around the world with cuisine from Brazil Nov. 30-Dec. 2, Australia Dec. 7-9, Hanukkah Dec. 14-16 and The Netherlands Dec. 21-23. www.stoneforge.net and 508.238.0550

Sunday brunch is 10 to 2 at The Tavern on Route 1 in Plainville. www.taverndining.com and 508.699.7600 You'll find Greek gourmet pizza and baklava at South Street Pizza on South Street in Plainville. 508.809.6333 and 508.809.6328

During any live sports event you can get a burger and beer special in the lounge at Picadilly Pub in Tri-Boro Plaze in North Attleboro, and every Wednesday is trivia night with DJ Dan Maloof. 508.643.2244

The folks over at Tastings at Patriot Place in Foxboro have been cleaning off their wine racks and they are offering diners some noteworthy deals at 25 bucks a bottle. www.tastingswinebarandbistro.com and 508.203.9463

The holiday open house at Westport Rivers in Westport is 11 to 5 Saturday, Nov. 28. Look for live music, hay rides, vineyard tours, story-telling a tree-lighting, kettle fires and caroling. And it's free. www.westportrivers.com and 508.636.3423.x2

Greater Boston

The folks at EVOO have gotten their hands on a pig raised at Pete & Jen's Backyard Birds in Concord and they're cooking up chops, ribs, tasso ham, Tuscan salami, pig's skin risotto, prosciutto, country pate, etc. 617.661.3866

You get to brunch on the roof and sip a glass of bubbly Sundays at The Cafe at the Taj. Brunch runs 11 to 2:30 and costs 66 bucks, 30 for kids. 617.536.5700.

Down the Cape

They're celebrating the new beaujolais Saturday at Chillingsworth in Brewster with a dinner at 7 in its honor. It's 95 bucks. 508.896.3640

Providence Proper

For 30 bucks on Sunday, Dec. 6, you'll get to sample Bloody Marys, New England wines and pork-infused treats of all kinds at Farmstead on Wayland Square.

Rhody round-up

You have to make a reservation, but at Le Central on Hope Street in Bristol they have three-course meals for 20 bucks. 401.396.9965

They have a new harvest menu and a three-course fixed-price seasonal menu at Waterman Grille at Richmond Square. The harvest menu a five-course tasting event for 30 bucks, 45 with wine pairings.

Awards Corner

Rich Garcia, executive chef at Tastings in Foxboro, has received a Star Chef's Sustainability Award.

Bon appetit. And if you go, let The Notester know.

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The mussels and clams in a spicy tomato ginger sauce and the roasted corn chowder were big hits with The Notester during a recent luncheon visit to the new Trinity Bar & Restaurant on 123 in Norton, which has all the flavor of a true Irish pub. On a subsequent visit The Notester tried another noteworthy dish, the Fork and Knife Burger. That's a half-pound Black Angus topped with cheddar cheese and an egg fried sunny side up, served in this instance with spicy pimenta, crispy onions and sweet potato fries. In addition to entrees, they also have pizzas, salads and sandwiches, and the Bass Ale battered fish and chips looked good. The dinner menu has more options and they have a kids menu with items for 6 bucks. www.trinitynorton.com and 774.430.3424