FALL RIVER — For Aliança Restaurant owner Susan Amaral, “sempre pra frente” — which in Portuguese means “always move forward” — was a familiar phrase in her household growing up. These are words she continues to live by.

This mantra propelled Amaral’s decision to expand her well-known New Bedford Portuguese restaurant’s presence in the SouthCoast with a move to the Spindle City .

Fall River fans can now get a taste of all their Aliança favorites a lot closer to home with the debut of its second location, Aliança Platter House , at 652 Bedford St., starting Wednesday, Oct. 1.

“It’s about growing and spreading the Portuguese love everywhere,” Amaral said. “Hopefully Fall River enjoys us too and we’re so happy and excited to be here and be a part of this community.”

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