Mon Kou in Attleboro Is Closing

Yet another Polynesian restaurant in the local area is going to be shutting down.

According to an article from NBC 10 WJAR, Mon Kou in Attleboro is closing its doors next month, with a note on the website for the Washington Street dining spot saying the following:

With heavy hearts, Mon Kou Restaurant will be permanently closing its doors on Sunday, May 31st, 2026 due to retirement. This decision was not made lightly, and it comes with a mix of emotions — gratitude for the countless memories, pride in the meals we've shared, and sadness in saying goodbye. This family-owned business, under the leadership of 2 generations, has been serving the Attleboro community for 54 years....We want to extend our deepest thanks to our loyal customers, dedicated staff, and everyone who has been part of our journey. You've made the Mon Kou Restaurant more than just a place to eat — you've made it a home. We hope you'll join us in these final weeks to share one last meal, a few more stories, and a heartfelt goodbye.

The note goes on to say that the restaurant will be open for full service through May 8, with limited service running from May 9 to May 31 where only seated bar/lounge service and take out will be available. (They also say that gift certificates that are not redeemed by May 31 will be forfeited.)

Mon Kou joins a number of other Polynesian restaurants in the region to close over the years, including Bali Hai in Lynnfield, Weylu's in Saugus, Makaha in Acton, Imperial Terrace in Quincy, Tiki Hideaway in Boston's Fenway neighborhood, The South Pacific in Newton, and Tiki Island in Medford (the last of which has been replaced by Ho Win Palace, which offers Chinese food and sushi).

The address for Mon Kou is 676 Washington Street (Route 1), Attleboro, MA, 02703. Its website can be found at https://www.monkou.com/

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Bliss Bros. Dairy in Attleboro Has Been Sold

A landmark restaurant, ice cream manufacturer, milk distributor, and retail shop southwest of Boston has been sold after being in business for nearly a century.

According to an article in The Sun Chronicle, Bliss Bros. Dairy in Attleboro has been purchased by Taunton-based New England Ice Cream Corp. for approximately $4.4 million, with Bliss Bros. President David Bliss saying he sold the family-owned company because his family wants to pursue other interests and he is interested in "slowing down." New England Ice Cream owner Bruce Ginsberg mentions that the business will not be changing, though it is not known whether the name will remain in place, and it looks like the transition will take place over the coming months, with Bliss helping out with the transition.

Bliss Bros. Dairy, which first started out in the 1920s, is a place that our sister site (Boston's Hidden Restaurants) has featured as an under-the-radar spot to go to for comfort food and ice cream. A link to the review can be found below:

http://www.hiddenboston.com/BlissDairy.html

The address for Bliss Bros. Dairy is 711 Park Street (Route 118), Attleboro, MA, 02703; its website can be found at http://www.blissdairy.com/

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Guy Fieri to Feature Morin's Diner in Attleboro Tonight (November 16, 2009)

Guy Fieri of "Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives" fame has been making the rounds in New England of late, including a segment on The Little Depot in Peabody, MA, last Monday night. This week, the affable Food Network host is heading south of Boston to Morin's Diner, a casual family-friendly restaurant featuring comfort food that has been around since before World War I. A couple of the specialties that Guy will be focusing on at Morin's will be the French meat pie and the fisherman's stew, according to the blurb on the Food Network site.

The show, which airs tonight at 10:00 PM (EST), will also feature the Lake Effect Diner in Buffalo, NY, and Geraci's in Cleveland, OH.

The address for Morin's is: Morin's Diner, 16 S Main Street, Attleboro, MA, 02703. The phone number is (508) 222-9875.

For more on Guy Fieri's "Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives" (as well as the Food Network in general), please go to the link below:

http://www.foodnetwork.com/diners-drive-ins-and-dives/index.html

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