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NEW BEDFORD \u2014 After months of anticipation, the national travel series \u201cLost In\u201d has officially released<\/a> its New Bedford and Fall River area episodes on Youtube.<\/p>\n Filmed in August 2025, the half-hour adventure-and-travel episode hosted by Christian \u201cDJ BBQ\u201d Stevenson marks the sixth installment of the series produced in partnership with Explore New Bedford.<\/p>\n Both episodes are now streaming on YouTube<\/a> but will also be available on Prime Video, Tubi and more than 250 television channels nationwide.<\/p>\n “It was such a fun episode showcasing a variety of awesome things the SouthCoast has to offer. It’s full of energy, color, great food, great people and great places,” said Alyssa Botelho, Fairhaven’s Community Development Coordinator who was featured in the opening sequence.<\/p>\n Good eats: <\/strong>Southern BBQ tradition thrives in Fairhaven. What to know about Cobb’s<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n When Randy Lavoie, sous chef turned head chef at The Black Whale, got the opportunity to appear on the TV show, he said he jumped at the chance to represent the restaurant as well as his city.<\/p>\n \u201cIt was really cool. I haven’t ever really done anything like that before,\u201d Lavoie said. \u201cI’ve done a friend’s podcast, but to be part of a film production and a TV show and see what goes into that, was really cool.\u201d<\/p>\n Lavoie said he was surprised by the amount of work required to capture the perfect moment on camera. \u201cIt was a lot more than I had envisioned, doing the different takes, as well as so many different things that go into getting the perfect shot. So I definitely have more of a respect for shows now.”<\/p>\n He also said having the cameras in his own kitchen gave Lavoie a \u201chome field advantage.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cI wasn’t too nervous. I told them if they ever wanted to do anything like that again, I would totally be down for it,” he added.<\/p>\n Eat hearty: <\/strong>Have you had this restaurant’s kale soup? Readers say it’s the best<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n The New Bedford episode highlights four locally loved spots that capture the city\u2019s personality and flavors: Goulart Square Bakery, PLAY Arcade, The Whale\u2019s Tail Clam Bar and The Black Whale.<\/p>\n \u201cWe eat, explore and experience destinations all over America, focusing on hidden-gem, off-the-beaten-path towns and cities,\u201d said associate producer Mariah Cardenas. \u201cIn New Bedford, you can really feel what a 48- to 72-hour visit looks like \u2014 how to connect with the locals and experience the heart of the city.\u201d<\/p>\n Designed as a \u201cvideo traveler\u2019s guide,\u201d “Lost In” zeroes in on rising destinations that may not always make traditional travel lists. The New Bedford episode packs a wide range of experiences into its 22-minute runtime, from behind-the-scenes moments at family-run eateries to immersive visuals of the working waterfront.<\/p>\n Beyond the four featured businesses, viewers will spot sweeping drone shots of the city, scenes from the fishing docks, and a brief ferry ride showcasing New Bedford\u2019s Azorean whaleboats. The cinematic B-roll helps set the tone from the opening moments.<\/p>\n \u201cWe want viewers to feel the city\u2019s vibe the second the episode starts,\u201d Cardenas said. \u201cThat\u2019s why we go big on visuals.\u201d<\/p>\n Stephen Silverstein, owner of Black Whale and Servedwell Hospitality, also made an appearance at The Whale Tale in the episode. “They were amazing. So fun, prepared and professional. I am not a camera guy but they made it so much fun I got into it,” he said. “They were blown away by New Bedford.”<\/p>\n Adam Katz, co-owner of PLAY Arcade, said he was honored that PLAY was featured in such a beautiful representation of New Bedford.<\/p>\n Lavoie said he watched the episode premiere alongside his 14-year-old son, who excitedly sent him the link when it aired on YouTube. \u201cEverybody was texting me and telling me about that the episode aired,” he said.<\/p>\n \u201cThere was one part where [DJ BBQ] was commenting about how the swordfish was cut in the shape of a heart. We did a few takes and they went with one when he said, \u2018Chef Randy loves me.\u2019 And I said, \u2018No, I love swordfish.\u2019 It just came out and I was like, \u2018Oh, my God, I can’t believe they used that.\u2019”<\/p>\n For Lavoie, one of the best parts of the episode is showing viewers the real, behind-the-scenes challenges of working in a busy kitchen. \u201cIt was really cool for people to get a little bit of that behind the scenes as to what it takes to kind of put the food out, make it look nice and taste good,” he added.<\/p>\n He said he hopes the episode inspires viewers to visit The Black Whale, or at least gain a new appreciation for what goes on behind closed doors.<\/p>\n \u201cIt’s a big production back there,” he said. “We’re sweating and moving around fast. There was a scene where we were walking the line and talking about some of the food … a behind the scenes look at what goes into a busy Friday.”<\/p>\n The Fall River episode started by visiting Battleship Cove and the Lizzie Borden Museum, also featuring Morgan’s Cantina at the Borden Light Marina and Buzzard’s Bay Brewery in Westport.<\/p>\n “Hosting a visit by Lost In with DJ BBQ was a blast,” said the brewery owner Bill Russell. “He showed up curious, thirsty, and ready to explore. That\u2019s our kind of guest.”<\/p>\n Explore New Bedford helped bring the show to the city after connecting with the production team at the Discover New England conference earlier in the year. Collaborating with the Southeastern Massachusetts Visitors Bureau and local tourism boards for their two episodes, according to Ashley Payne, director of Explore New Bedford, the fit felt immediate.<\/p>\n \u201cThey were drawn to how vibrant and diverse New Bedford is,\u201d Payne said. \u201cWe talked about our Feast of the Blessed Sacrament, our seafood industry, Cabo Verdean culture and local restaurants \u2014 and they said, \u2018We need to come here.\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n Planning moved quickly, with filming coming together in just a couple of weeks. Payne said the show aligned perfectly with the city\u2019s focus on locally owned businesses and authentic storytelling.<\/p>\n \u201cIt\u2019s about highlighting entrepreneurs, creatives and the local culture that make New Bedford special,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n Produced by Bluewater Studios of Clearwater, Florida, “Lost In” began as a passion project and has steadily grown through partnerships with cities across the country. The New Bedford episode continues that tradition, spotlighting mom-and-pop restaurants, local history and communities proud of where they live.<\/p>\n “We are always grateful for an opportunity to showcase our city and tell our story, but what was so special with Lost In with DJ BBQ was the way the crew genuinely embraced and enjoyed our story, our people, our food, and our culture,” said Amy DesRosiers, Marketing Manager, Tourism & Marketing after watching the episodes premeire.<\/p>\n “That enthusiasm shone through in the episode and watching it I got to relive that joy. Their team truly capture the heart and soul of the people who make our city unique, and I can tell New Bedford capture their hearts and souls in return.”<\/p>\n Standard-Times staff writer Seth Chitwood can be reached at\u00a0schitwood@s-t.com<\/a>. Find out more about him at\u00a0sethchitwood.com<\/a>. Support local journalism by purchasing a digital or print subscription to The Standard-Times today.<\/em><\/p>\n \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.southcoasttoday.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" NEW BEDFORD \u2014 After months of anticipation, the national travel series \u201cLost In\u201d has officially released its New Bedford and Fall River area episodes on Youtube. Filmed in August 2025, the half-hour adventure-and-travel episode hosted by Christian \u201cDJ BBQ\u201d Stevenson marks the sixth installment of the series produced in partnership with Explore New Bedford. 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Filming inside the Black Whale<\/h2>\n
Seeing the episode on TV<\/h2>\n
Fall River episode highlights Lizzie Borden and Brewers Garden<\/h2>\n