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winter 2010/2011 volume 4, no. 1
features 26 The Bedford Village Inn
by Susan Nye Welcome to a winter wonderland.
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10 Online Exclusives 12 Around Town 15 Business Sense by Lori Ferguson
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Have a wonderful winter
It’s time for another holiday season and all the fun that winter brings. After a glorious autumn, our favorite celebrations come around again with the arrival Thanksgiving and Christmas. A time for joy and giving thanks for our many blessings, searching for the perfect gifts for loved ones, and sharing with those less fortunate take center stage for most of us. In this issue we focus on celebrations in the area, from office parties at several locations in Manchester to a festive holiday dinner at the Bedford Village Inn. You’ll also find a handy gift shopping guide featuring several area businesses. Make it a point to boost the local economy this year by supporting area merchants and putting your money to work in your own community. I’m promising myself that this year winter will be different for me. Once cold weather arrives, I have to fight the primal urge to hibernate. This year I’m making a commitment to get outdoors and participate in winter, not spend it wrapped in my favorite quilt in front of a roaring fire. I’ve been inspired by Jim Graham’s story about snowshoeing around Concord, and I’m going to try it. It’s an easy way to get outdoors for some great low-impact exercise while taking in the gorgeous New Hampshire landscape. After an invigorating morning outdoors, I won’t feel at all guilty about plopping down in front of my 55-inch flat screen, hi-def TV to take in the Patriots game. As you’ll discover in our special section on home media rooms, people are staying at home more and are investing in making their homes more comfortable and enjoyable. Whether you want to invest $1,000, $100,000, or any figure in between, you’ll want to catch up on this hot new trend. Besides enjoying our magazine in print, be sure to visit Around Concord online. We’re excited to now be bringing you the entire magazine in a digital version, allowing you to flip through the pages and print out articles and recipes. You’ll also find extra content not in the magazine in our Online Exclusives area. And be sure to follow us on Facebook. The rest of the staff and I thank you for your continued support and wish you and your family a blessed holiday season and a wonderful winter! Enjoy!
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People enjoy networking at recent Business after Hours gatherings sponsored by the Concord Chamber of Commerce. An area business hosts the event each month. Photos are courtesy of the Chamber and are from meetings at Pat’s Peak (1 and 8), Cole Gardens (2), and People’s United Bank (3, 4, and 7). 1 Barbara Cocci and Mark Ciborowski. 2 Charlie Cole, Valerie Blake, and Lydnsey Hebert. 3 Dina Coventry, Gary Miller, and Joyce Bresciani. 4 Gene Black shares a laugh with Around Concord publisher Brit Johnson. 7 Joe Kasper and Maria Crozu. 8 Lisa Wylie, Jeff Trombly, Geoff Forester, and Valerie Blake.
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Traveling southward along Concord’s bustling Main Street, one soon encounters a welcoming site—the warmly colored façade of Gibson’s Bookstore. An integral part of the Concord community for over a century, Gibson’s first opened its doors in 1898 as a stationery store in Eagle Square. Over the years the business has transformed into a bookstore and relocated several times. Today, some five sets of owners later, it stands at 27 South Main Street as Concord’s only independent bookstore, with over 20,000 titles in stock.
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The Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests, based in Concord, sponsors a variety of snowshoe field trips throughout the region. Left: Snowshoers on a trip to Stoddard take a break to admire the view toward Mount Monadnock. Below left: Father and son Tom and Tom Wansleben, who enjoyed the trip together, pause in a sunny field. Below right: Forester Geoff Jones shares insights into the ways of the winter woods with a group taking a Forest Society field trip. Photos courtesy of Society for the Protection of NH Forests.
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Where to Eat at the Bedford Village Inn The Restaurant. Fine dining in six exquisitely decorated rooms. Each dining room seats from 12 to 55 people and many include a fireplace, adding to the already warm and cozy atmosphere. The Tavern. With its comfortable chairs and sofas, plush Orientals and Americana art, the Tavern is a popular spot for casual dining. The Tavern menu
includes burgers, salads, pizza, and pastas as well as a great wine list. Corks. Bedford Village Inn is widely known for its impressive wine cellar. With 750 labels and 8,000 bottles, the inn can delight both the novice and wine connoisseur. An elegant wine bar, Corks is more urban chic than country cozy. Sommelier Jon Carnevale over-
sees the wine selection and program, offering great wines by the glass as well as by the bottle. The Restaurant is open daily for breakfast, lunch, and dinner as well as Sunday brunch. The Tavern is open every day for lunch and dinner. Corks is open Tuesday through Saturday from 4:30 pm to close.
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An Award-Winning Experience A few of the Bedford Village Inn’s awards: AAA Four Diamond Award Inn and Restaurant Forbes Travel Guide Three Star Rating Inn and Restaurant DiRona Award Distinguished Restaurants of North America Country Inns Magazine One of the Top Ten Inns in the U.S. Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence Phantom Gourmet Top 100 Restaurants in New England NECN TV Diner Gold Plate New Hampshire Restaurant and Lodging Association Innkeeper of the Year
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1 Spanish onion 6 garlic cloves K fennel bulb Olive oil O cup white wine 1 tsp saffron threads 8 vine-ripe tomatoes 1 orange peel 2 sprigs fresh tarragon 1 star anise 1 lb finfish (cod or haddock) N cup salt N cup sugar 1 cup wood chips Bouillabaisse:
Enjoy a Holiday Toast Here are sommelier Jon Carnevale’s suggestions for holiday cheer. For toasting: Canella Prosecco is a wonderful sparkling wine. A great value and terrific for parties, a real crowd pleaser. Couly-Dutheil Clos de l’Echo, Chinon is a good choice to pair with your Christmas goose. A great cabernet franc from the Loire Valley, it complements the fowl’s gamy component. If you are serving roast pheasant, try a lighter Coudoulet de Beaucastel from the Cotes du Rhone region of France. The Portuguese Quinta do Crasto Reserve, Duoro is spicy and an excellent choice if you are serving beef. If a traditional turkey is on your menu, Lemelson “Thea’s Selection” Pinot Noir is not as big and tannic as a cabernet sauvignon and will please a broad range of tastes. It pairs well with an array of different dishes. If you are baking a ham, try a lighter red from Beaujolais like the Domaine Diochon, Moulin à Vent. And for dessert? Dr. Loosen Riesling Beerenauslese, Mosel is a beautifully sweet Riesling which will stand up to the richness of your apple pie. The wine’s balanced acidity will leave your palate ready for another bite. Finally, for New Year’s Eve oysters & caviar: Alphonse Dolly Cuvee Silex, Sancerre is great with briny or salty foods. It is very food friendly and has great acidity.
1. Slice onion, garlic, and fennel very thin. Cook covered with a little olive oil over medium-low heat until vegetables are tender. Add the white wine and saffron threads and reduce until almost dry. 2. Add the tomatoes, orange peel, tarragon, and star anise and simmer until tomatoes are pulped, roughly 10 minutes. Transfer to a blender and puree until smooth and creamy. Finfish:
1. Place the fish in a container with the salt and sugar for 1 hour. Rinse the fish and pat dry with a towel. Let sit, uncovered, overnight in the refrigerator. 2. Place wood chips on aluminum foil inside a stockpot. Set pot on the stovetop over medium heat until the chips start to smolder. Place finfish on aluminum foil and set over the wood chips. Cover the pot and smoke for 15 minutes. Add the fish to the broth and serve.
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told us that coming to the Bedford Village Inn during the holidays is a little like stepping into a Currier and Ives print. It’s a magical setting.” Christmas at the inn is kicks off with the Holiday Stroll on the Sunday after Thanksgiving. A unique shopping experience, about 30 talented artisans exhibit and sell their work at a crafts fair. After the Stroll, Andrea suggests you stop by Smitten, the inn’s boutique. With a fine selection of clothing, jewelry, handbags, and gifts, the tiny shop is filled with many unusual, hard-to-find, and one-of-a-kind pieces.
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With its six cozy dining rooms, each seating 12 to 55 people, the Restaurant is uniquely suited for holiday parties. The Tavern and Corks, the inn’s wine bar, both offer casual dining and a great place to meet for some holiday cheer. Executive Chef Earl Anthony Morse sees to it that everyone enjoys spectacular food in any and all of the inn’s restaurants. A New Hampshire native and graduate of the Culinary Institute of America, Chef Earl is delighted to be back in his home state. He shares his thoughts: “I left New Hampshire to study and then work with great chefs in Napa, Las Vegas, Boston, and Belgium. It is great to be back, to enjoy and celebrate the changing seasons. New Englanders share a special comfort and nostalgia when it comes to the different seasons and holidays. We have wonderful childhood memories of special holiday foods. Cooking at the Bedford Village Inn gives me an opportunity to play a role in some of those special memories.” Menus change with the seasons and the kitchen works with local farmers throughout the year. Chef Earl will focus on lots of wonderful braised dishes and hearty root vegetables throughout the winter months. Voicing his thoughts on winter cooking, he believes, “When it’s cold outside, we look for cozy dishes. Winter is a wonderful time for comfort food like coq au vin, braised short ribs, and other hearty dishes.” Everything at the inn is homemade, including the breads and pastries. A particular favorite is the now infamous chocolate bag. This signature dessert is a
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delightful concoction of chocolate, berries, luscious chocolate mousse, cake, and whipped cream. While meals are always great at the Bedford Village Inn, the holidays deserve particular attention and the chef reports, “We offer two very special prix fixe dinners for Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve. The menus combine traditional favorites with contemporary flair.” Jack adds, “For many, Christmas Eve dinner at the inn is a special family tradition. With all the lovely decorations and glowing luminaries, it’s a little like coming home except no one has to cook! Our chefs create a fabulous holiday dinner and everyone loves the decadent dessert buffet.”
For Any Celebraton Well known for its weddings, the Bedford Village Inn is the perfect spot for a romantic winter celebration. Smaller parties and rehearsal dinners can be held in the restaurant, and the Great Hall will seat up to 200. Michele Bernier, the inn’s director of all things wedding, comments, “From the day after Thanksgiving through mid-January, the Great Hall is magnificent. It is truly a Winter Wonderland, rich with gold, white, and silver.” Colleen and Paul Klink were married at the inn last New Year’s Eve. Colleen remembers, “Everything was perfect. My wedding was just as I dreamed it would be and more. The decorations were beautiful, the food was delicious, and the whole inn sparkled.” For a wonderful holiday celebration, from fun-filled parties with family and friends to corporate dinners or a one-ofa-kind romantic winter wedding, the Carnavales suggest that you “Surround yourself with people you love and enjoy great food and great wine together. Be merry and celebrate the season together with love.” V
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Just days before Matt Bonner becomes an unrestricted free agent for the first time in his NBA career, the Concord High graduate is answering a variety of questions from the most inquisitive crowd. Bonner and a star-studded cast of college players are conducting their annual summer basketball camp at Conant Elementary and Rundlett Middle School, and youngsters are grilling the Red Rocket at midcourt. Ben from Concord asks Bonner about his favorite video game. “Legend of Zelda, the Nintendo version.” Henry from New London asks, “What’s been the toughest moment of your career?” Bonner pauses and collects his thoughts, turning the question into a teachable moment for 100-plus campers. “That’s a good one. We talk about dealing with adversity a lot at camp. When things go wrong, how are you going to handle it?” he says. This page and left: Matt conducts an interview for his radio show “The NBA LIFE” during Matt Bonner Basketball Camp at Rundlett Middle School. winter 2010/2011 | ar ound concord 3 5
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Above: During the radio interview, the kids enjoy asking Matt questions. Above right: A large group attended basketball camp. Near right: Matt at a Fisher Cats game. Right: Working out with the kids. Below: Matt takes time out to participate in the Doug DiCenzo Camp Fund and Memorial Golf Tournament at Owl’s Nest golf course in Campton, NH. Below right: Matt with wife Nadia and daughter E.V. at Matt Bonner Night with the Fisher Cats.
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Above: Basketball camp kids are eager to learn new skills. Left: Signing autographs at Matt Bonner Night with the Fisher Cats.
“Remember one thing: In order to reach your goals and win a championship, everyone needs to make sacrifices and work together.”
choose between Little League All-Stars and a trip to the AAU national tournament, Bonner packed his high-top sneakers and played summer basketball for coaches Frank Alosa and Joe Drinon. The workaholic went on become Concord High valedictorian and an Academic AllAmerican at the University of Florida. Some thought Bonner lacked the athleticism and quickness to play big-time college basketball, but he finished a four-year career as one of the all-time greatest Gators. In fact, he’s the only player in school history with more than 1,500 points, 750 points and 150 threepointers. In July, following those stressful days as an unrestricted free agent, the son of a Concord mailman and an elementary school teacher inked a four-year, $14-million contract extension with the San Antonio Spurs. Bonner is now in his seventh NBA season and ranked among the top three-point shooters in league history. That may not seem like a realistic goal for
every kid in Concord, but there’s no harm in raising the bar and striving to reach your potential as a student-athlete. Camp directors Matt and Luke Bonner pound home that message. “For some kids, your goal might be to play in college. Some might want to make their high school team. Whatever your goal is, if you want to reach it, it’s not going to come easy,” preaches Matt. “Remember one thing: In order to reach your goals and win a championship, everyone needs to make sacrifices and work together.” A week at camp left an indelible mark on brothers Collin and Colby Justin of Chichester. They went home with Spurs gear—and lessons to last a lifetime. “Basketball is more than a game. You learn respect. You learn how to work together and become a team,” said Collin, 12. “Matt’s a great role model. He’s a very classy person. He’s very nice. He teaches you so much.” Matt’s baby brother Luke, a 7-footer in his second professional season, added,
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“We really stress the off-the-court stuff: good grades, being a good person, being a good teammate. All that contributes to being a successful student-athlete.”
Whether you prefer a quiet afternoon lunch or an exhilarating hibachi show with your dinner, we have what you are looking for! Welcome to Ichiban. From the moment you walk in, the Japanese culture encompasses your senses. The refreshing ambiance will make you think you’ve travelled to another world. This Holiday Season make it a special destination to come to Ichiban Japanese Steak House. You’ll be glad you did!
Staying Grounded The Red Rocket earned his nickname by riding Toronto’s public transit system, whose red streetcars bear the slogan “Ride the Rocket.” Former Raptors coach Sam Mitchell once stopped his car and asked Bonner if he wanted a ride to the arena. “No thanks,” said the rookie. “My path to get here will always keep me grounded, and I’ll never take my situation for granted,” says Bonner. “Playing basketball is the sweetest job in the world. And when you work so hard to get there, the reward is only sweeter.” In June, Bonner and wife Nadia celebrated the first birthday of daughter Evangeline-Vesper— just call her E.V.—at the Concord home of Dave and Paula Bonner. Matt’s parents now enjoy the retired life, still traveling to basketball games around the country. Their middle child, Becky, is working her third season as director of women’s basketball operations at the University of Louisville. For Matt, who has a home in Texas, a whirlwind summer in New Hampshire included trips to the White Mountains, New Hampshire Motor Speedway, a Fisher Cats baseball game, and charity endeavors that often went unreported. Once again, the Bonner brothers hosted a “Sneakers and Speakers” music event to benefit the Concord Boys and Girls Club. The annual Granite State Baseball Dinner this fall featured auction items from Matt, whose donations included an hour of his time—to be spent with the winning bidder—next summer. The event raises money for the Children’s Hospital at Dartmouth and two other charities. Bonner didn’t hesitate when asked to contribute. It’s all part of being a complete player. V
Patrick Cavanaugh of Chichester contributed to this story. Bonner discusses “The NBA Life” each week with radio broadcaster Chris Ryan and New Hampshire Union Leader reporter Kevin Gray. The interview appears weekly in the New Hampshire Sunday News, and the radio show can be heard Mondays at 6 pm on WGIR 610 AM, WGIN AM 930, WKXL 1450 AM, and 103.9 FM.
A New Dining Destination for the Holidays
A genuine Japanese Sushi Bar where you can sit and enjoy firsthand or order Sushi from your table. The Koi Lounge with HD TVs, it’s more than beautiful. A fun and comfortable place to meet and enjoy with friends.
603-223-3301 118 Manchester Street • Concord Open 7 days • www.ichibanconcord.com 12 Habachi Grills, in a large private room, your personal chef prepares your meal right in front of you.
Function Room with reservations for up to 70, plus Private Hibachi Room Mon–Thurs 11:00 am–10:00 pm Friday & Saturday 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sunday 11:00 am–10:00 pm IchibanHalfVwinter2010.indd 1
Your Hometown Bookstore Gibson’s Bookstore • 27 South Main Street • Concord, NH • 224-0562 • www.gibsonsbookstore.com GBSsixthHwint07.indd 1
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Oglethorpe Fine Arts & Crafts, where America’s most talented elves have been busy making holiday items for your gift-giving and entertaining needs. Shop at Oglethorpe’s 2,000-square-foot gallery for unique, handcrafted items this holiday season. Jewelry, fiber, woodenware, pottery, wall décor, ornaments, and more!
Celebrate the Holidays
Mill Falls Marketplace, Meredith, NH 03253 (603) 279-9909
The fine shops and businesses in the area are ready to meet all of your holiday shopping needs. Shop locally and find the perfect gift for everyone on your list!
Giuseppe’s Pizzeria & Ristorante
The Sandy Martin Gallery Featuring original paintings, giclees, and photographs of New Hampshire and the New England area. New fine-art gifts for the holidays are now available. Christmas spirit open house December 3. 15 South Main Street Wolfeboro, NH 03894 (603) 569-9890 www.SandyMartinArt.com E-mail: studio2w@hotmail.com Open daily 9am–5pm; Sun 11am–3pm
Very Musical, Very Italian and Very Good! Enjoy nightly entertainment along with award-winning pizza, pasta, seafood, chicken, steak, veal, vegetarian, salads, sandwiches, and desserts. Full bar, live bands, and dancing. Book the new “Grotto” for dinner, private parties, and functions. Call for reservations, take out, or delivery. Mill Falls Marketplace 312 DW Hwy, Meredith, NH 03253 (603) 279-3313 www.giuseppesnh.com
Tranquility Springs Wellness Spa at Lake Opechee Inn and Spa
People throughout New England have discovered the gift of relaxation. At Tranquility Springs we offer something for everyone: massage, body treatments, facials, pedicures, and manicures. At our open house, “Season Sparkles” on November 27, 2010, gift certificates purchased will include a 10% discount. Give the gift of health and wellness.
62 Doris Ray Court Lakeport, NH 03246 (603) 528-7759 www.OpecheeInn.com Sun–Tues 9am–3pm Wed–Sat 9am–7pm
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Tastefully Simple
Discover the perfect gifts for holidays, family celebrations, friends, co-workers or employees, and more! Shop all of our delicious and beautiful selections including many new gifts under $20. Ship to anyone on your list. Rest assured each gift comes with our satisfaction guarantee. Staci A. Connolly-Anagnos Tastefully Simple Team Mentor Every time I go to work, I end up at a party! 272 Lords Mill Road Epsom, NH 03234 (603) 736-3372; (603) 496-2947 www.tastefullysimple.com/web/sconnolly
Hilltop Consignments
This holiday, visit our 5,000-square-foot sunny showroom featuring high-end quality pre-owned furnishings that are stylish, functional, and affordable. We carry antiques to all styles of furniture: old and new, accessories, china, glassware, silverware, artwork, collectibles, and more. 716 Riverwood Drive (off Route 106) Pembroke, NH 03275 (603) 856-0110 www.hilltopconsignments.com Tue–Sat 10am–5pm; Sun 11am–4pm Nov 1–Dec 31: Thur 10am-7pm Closed Mondays
Cobblestone Design Company
Cobblestone Design Company is a fullservice florist importing the freshest flowers from all over the world, and we carry the most fabulous holiday giftware and home décor available. With over 30 theme-based Christmas trees and displays, we hold something for everyone. Traditional to designer style, we have it all in Christmas ornaments, unique gifts, holiday trim, and décor. 89 Fort Eddy Road Concord, NH 03301 (603) 228-5980 www.CobblestoneDesignCompany.com
Showcase Consignments
Showcase Consignments is full of pre-owned fine furnishings, antiques, jewelry, and home decorating accessories. View their fabulous display of fine jewelry. They also buy gold, silver, and jewelry. Discover many holiday gift ideas at affordable prices. Located just 3 miles outside of Concord on Route 4, right next to Abundant Life Stoves.
Mini HorseFeathers Specialty Tack & Supply, LLC
Everything you have ever dreamed about for your mini is here. Celebrate the season with bright new halters, cozy coats, healthy treats, colorful water buckets, brushes, combs, and hoof picks. We have carts and harnesses, and just for the holidays, sleigh bells in stock. Specialty gifts and baskets for everyone. Bring home some love from Mini HorseFeathers. 234-A North Main Street Concord, NH 03301 www.minihorsefeathers.com Mon–Fri 10am-6pm Sat 10am-4pm
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The Perfect Gift Concord is festive and beautiful this time of year. Enjoy the holiday season by shopping locally. From a day at the spa to a piece of art or a delicious meal, you’re sure to find a special gift for everyone.
Cole Gardens
The moment you walk into the entrance of Cole Gardens, the smell of fresh balsam will hit your nose as you walk through the forest of freshly cut balsam trees. Cole’s offers a selection of common and hard-to-find freshcut greens to decorate the inside and outside of your home or business for the holidays. After leaving you will be sure to have your home decked with the freshest wreaths, garland, and cut greens for your window boxes. 430 Loudon Road (Located East of Route 106) Concord, NH 03301 (603) 229-0655 www.colegardens.com “Helping you Decorate with Living Color”
Body & Spirit Day Spa
Soothe your stress as you enter the calming waters of a Turkish bath. Relax in the healing heat of an infrared sauna, indulge your senses with a full-body exfoliation followed by a deep-tissue massage to release even the littlest knots. Savor the pampering for yourself or share it with a friend. Purchase Holiday Gift Certificates in person or over the phone. Paradise awaits! 254 North State Street Concord, NH 03301 (603) 226-4261 www.bodyandspiritdayspa.com Mon, Tues, Thur, Fri 10am–6pm; Sat 9am–2pm
Angelina’s Ristorante Italiano
Come join us, in the heart of downtown. Relax and get away from the holiday bustle. Enjoy our small intimate dining room, extensive wine list, professional service, and homemade desserts. See our full Lunch and Dinner menus online. 11 Depot Street Concord, NH 03301 Reservations recommended: (603) 228-3313 www.angelinasrestaurant.com Lunch: Mon–Fri 11:30am–2pm Dinner: Mon–Thu 5–9pm Fri & Sat 5–10pm
Art Plus
Do anything your holiday heart desires, from framing your favorite photo or art piece to bringing out your inner artist. Give any gift a personal touch; learn decorative painting, rubber stamping, or card making. Stock up on essential art supplies for all ages, or stash a gift certificate into a stocking. 249 Loudon Road (upstairs in the Stove Barn Building) Concord, NH 03301 (603) 225-8080 www.artplusnh.com Mon–Fri 11:30am–6pm; Sat 10am–4pm
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“The best meat shop in town”
Quality Cash Market Pine Bough Unfinished Furniture and Gifts Provides not only a wide variety of unfinished furniture but also gifts and accessories. After you’ve designed a Chamilia bracelet for everyone on your list, you can design a new piece of furniture for yourself! 341 Loudon Road Concord, NH 03301 (603) 226-3999 www.pineboughunfinishedfurniture.com Mon–Sat 9am–6pm; Sun 10am–4pm
Welcome to your friendly neighborhood store! We’re known around the Concord area for our finest quality meats. We’re now preparing for the holidays: our popular prime rib, sirloin steak roast, and our premium fresh turkeys, hams, pork, and lamb. Don’t forget our holiday meat platters, homemade pies, and pastries. Gift certificates available for holiday giving. 11 Eastman Street (off I-93, exit 16) East Concord, NH 03301 (603) 225-9661; (603) 226-2818 www.qualitycashmarket.com Mon–Sat 7am–7pm; Sun 8am–6pm
Revolution Cyclery and Sports Shop
Revolution Cycles specializes in outfitting outstanding riders with the equipment and the technical service expected by the best. If you or the cyclist on your gift list hasn’t been in to sign up for RevCycle’s Rider Registry, now’s the time. List everything you want or need so there’s no question that your gift will be well received! 24 Pleasant Street Concord, NH 03301 (603) 224-0535 E-mail: herb@revcycle.net Mon-Thurs 11am–6pm Fri 11am–7pm; Sat 10am–5pm
Absolute Computer Options
Offering quality solutions for all your computer needs. We offer new custom-built computers and all types of software, plus hardware repairs on desktop and laptop computers. We are conveniently located at the intersection of South, Clinton, and Broadway in Concord. 79-1/2 South Street Concord, NH 03301 (603) 228-5999 www.abscomp.com
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“A Restaurant on Main Street befitting a state Capital” Planning a holiday get-together? Reservations accepted for parties of five or more. Catering is also available for any occasion. “Let the Season Begin.” 11 South Main Street Concord, NH 03301 (603) 856-7925 http://magicfoodsrestaurantgroup.com winter 2010/2011 | ar ound concord 4 3
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Home Media Rooms Is your family ready for the hottest new trend?
With just a tap on a touch screen, the drapes close, the lights dim, and popcorn starts popping. A painting on the wall silently recedes, revealing a large flat-screen television whose brilliant picture has stunning clarity and contrast. Tap. Let the film festival begin! Or if it’s game time, with another touch the Patriots are streaming live. Are the kids (or you) into Wii? One more touch and you’re in the action. Fabulous improvements in high-definition TV combined with superb surround-sound systems have revolutionized home entertainment. Literally millions of choices of music, films, programs, and games are available for home viewing and
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listening. A recent design trend, the home media room puts this superb new technology in its place and puts it there with flair. ď ˝
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“We’re seeing dozens of remodeling projects. People are viewing their homes differently now. People are looking at their homes for longer-term use and they’re wanting to have better living spaces. The technology is so phenomenal, that is what is driving this trend. The options are amazing, and components have decreased in size. There are more wireless options, and the components don’t need to be in an open case anymore. TV quality has really gone up and prices have really come down.” Cheryl Tufts, owner and president of 3W Design, 7 Henniker Street, Concord, New Hampshire. Founded in 1988.
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“A media room is about family life. People realize the importance of family night movies or to have friends in for a Sunday football game. That home entertainment aspect has really increased. It’s a pretty great way to spend time with your family and friends.” Cheryl Tufts, owner and president of 3W Design, 7 Henniker Street, Concord, New Hampshire. Founded in 1988.
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Home Theater vs. Media Room “There’s a lot of confusion between home theater and home media rooms. If you In a home media room, your lifestyle and interests take center stage. The jigsaw puzzle of components—Blu-ray players, receivers, amplifiers, cable boxes, speakers, and all those wires—are out of sight. A professionally designed media room has easy controls; an advanced remote can access all your programming and more, even operating the drapes and the popcorn popper. Some homeowners opt for dedicated home theaters, spaces designed specifically for watching movies; others integrate media into living spaces, affording great viewing and other activities in the same space. Along with the technology, there are almost endless options for the home media room to suit the homeowners’ style. Back-lit panels and recessed lighting set the mood and eliminate distracting glare. Ample, comfy chairs and loveseats recline; some have heated seats. Gaming chairs synchronized with films and game programs shake, jolt, and simulate high-speed chases. Automated drapes and shades open or close as needed. Artwork and mirrors hide television screens when not in use. Design and installation of a home media room fits smoothly into new construction or as a retrofit of existing home spaces. Media systems can be concentrated in a room or rooms or installed through the house, from the great room through the kitchen and even in the bathrooms. So, tap that touchpad—it’s showtime!
put a 12-foot screen on the wall, have fabric-covered walls, and a popcorn popper in the back of the room, and the seating is plateaued and layered, you’re in a home theater. So what is a media room? A media room is just what it says—a room wherein one consumes media, listening and seeing, interacting with Wii, games, and other devices like that.” Mark LaFave, Executive Assistant, Maverick Integration, 303 Route 101, Bedford, New Hampshire and 150 Bear Hill Road, Waltham, Massachusetts. Maverick’s new showroom and offices in Concord are opening later this year. winter 2010/2011 | ar ound concord 4 7
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Home Theater “I’m seeing more and more family rooms and great rooms being converted into family theater media rooms. You can get a better than movie theater experience watching a movie on a large screen at home with surround sound to accompany it. It’s a gathering place for the family to come together.” Jim Smuda, owner of Audio of New England, 40 Centre Street, Concord, New Hampshire
Movie stars and high society celebrities settled into comfortable gold brocade armchairs to watch black-and-white films during visits to William Randolph Hearst’s San Simeon estate. Eleven pm screenings were a tradition there; most of the films were from Hearst’s production company, and most starred his girlfriend Marion Davies. The plush room in Hearst Castle with its elevated rows of seats and opulent décor—gold caryatids holding bunches of flowers stand along the burgundy walls—was completed in 1931. Hearst’s was one of the first and is still one of the most famous home movie theaters. In 1942, the White House theater was installed. Unlike Hearst’s that was built for its purpose, the Presidents’ was a retrofit—an ample cloakroom in the East Wing was adapted to its new media use. Presidents and their families use the room for private screenings; they also often entertain guests there, from visiting dignitaries to groups of Washington, D.C., schoolchildren. The theater was most recently redecorated in 2004; the old pale tan and cream walls, drapes, and chairs went out and red upholstered seats and deep red and gold walls came in. Beyond movie nights, Presidents also use the White House theater for practicing speeches. A residence of the magnitude of Hearst Castle or the White House is not necessary for a modern home theater. Yet, home theaters today have features found at both of those addresses. A home theater’s main purpose is screening movies. Its seating and systems are designed to provide an optimal movie viewing experience, not a space for exercising with your Wii or watching the evening news. Lighting can be completely controlled day or night. If the room has windows, drapes or shades keep natural light out. Non-reflective fabrics, carpet, and wall coverings minimize glare and distraction. Seats are arranged for viewing. In a larger home theater, they are typically in rows and on elevated platforms to afford every seat a superb view of the screen.
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“Home audio has transitioned from people buying individual elements to whole-house audio systems. Multiple rooms in a house can be wired and have built-in audio speakers. Music selections can be controlled room by room. We’re doing a lot of speakers in the ceiling. People don’t want them on the wall or on shelves.” Jim Smuda, owner of Audio of New England, 40 Centre Street, Concord, New Hampshire.
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Steps to Your Home Media Room Mark LaFave of Maverick Integration in Bedford, New Hampshire, has seen a lot of media rooms—and media houses. While many homeowners opt to retrofit a family room or great room into a room whose focus is media enjoyment, some homeowners integrate media throughout the house with built-in speakers and screens in so their programming is available in a range of settings. Maverick Integraton designs and installs systems from modest single-room setups to gracious homes with home theaters, multiple built-in televisions, whole-house sound systems, and coordinated accessories. “What do I want to watch, hear, or do? Where is it coming from? And how do I operate it?” La Fave says are three key questions to consider in planning a home media room. He walks us through these basic steps in making a dream of a media room into a reality. 1. “What do you think you want to do with the room?” LaFave asks. Are you looking for a home theater, a room dedicated to viewing movies or programs, or will the room double as something else? A media room may be the place where you’ll watch the football game with friends or where you enjoy your favorite television series. The room may be part of daily family life, where you read or your children do homework when the big screen is off. 2. “What do you want to see when watching movies or television and when not watching?” asks LaFave. Speakers, amplifiers, receivers, and most components can be out of sight; screens can be built in. Do you want to see that blank screen when the television is off, or would you like for it to be concealed? Special mirrors can be installed over TV screens. Artwork, drapes, or doors can cover the television, which can be motorized to recede when not needed. The television itself can rest on a motorized platform to glide into position on call. 3. “It’s content time!” says LaFave. Content is all those things you see and do with the equipment—movies, television programs, music, games, home videos, YouTube, 5 0 w w w. a r o u n d c o n c o r d n h . c o m
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even conferencing. Today, more than ever before, the choices are boundless. Blu-ray has brought DVD viewing to a new level; many high-definition movies and programs are available without the physical discs through services like Netflix or with an Apple TV box. 4. At this point, your integrated media firm prepares a proposal based on your input. With knowledge of the products and accessories available from scores of manufacturers, the firm can present a plan with all of the details and costs, right down to the programming of the remote control. “This is the harmony of design and equipment,” says LaFave, “the shaking of hands between the client and the technology.” 5. In refining the plan, final decisions are made about the equipment and also the accessories. “These can make a very nice media room very special,” says LaFave. Through this process, the integrated media firm may be working directly with the client or with the client’s builder, interior designer, and architect. 6. Installation time! Systems are installed as part of the new construction or retrofit of the room or rooms. Construction, cabinetry, and decorating are finished. 7. Operation and education is key. All of this media is useful only if you can easily turn it on and find the programming you want. Your media firm coordinates all of those signals into an advanced controller and then teaches you how to use it. 8. Sit back, relax, and enjoy.
Just For Fun The Game Room Media Room Install multiple televisions like a sports bar. With team logo floor covering, your favorite team is part of the décor. Hide That Television Your projectors and screens can be motorized to retract into the ceiling when not in use. Home Theater Accessories A personalized traditional marquee, film posters in illuminated cases, movie star cutouts, concession signs, velour ropes, even theater style drink cups and popcorn boxes can bring your home experience even closer to the theater, except without the perils of having chewing gum under your chair or strangers kicking the back of your seat and talking through the action. The Consumer is the Winner CNN Money recently reported prices of 32-inch LCD TV panels over the last five years. In 2005, the 32-inch flat screen LCD sold for an average price of $1,566. Its price plummeted to $873 in 2006, then continued to ease down to $374 for most of 2010. Prices are expected to be even lower with preChristmas sales. Choose Your Theme Bat Cave? The bridge of the Starship Enterprise? Jules Verne’s Nautilus? It’s your media room and can be all your imagination conjures up. Some fabulously themed rooms have already been created and more are no doubt yet to come. Even if you don’t choose to go to the extreme of recreating a space from a favorite film, your style and interests make it your own. V
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ondering topics from maple syrup production to life on other planets might seem like thoughts that are light years apart. At the McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center, earth science meets space science within the 45,000 square-foot facility in Concord. The Christa McAuliffe Planetarium quadrupled in size when it became the McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center in March 2009, adding interactive science exhibits for families, teens, students, and community groups. }
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More with Robert Veilleux Robert Veilleux is an educator at the McAuliffe-Shepard Discover Center. He was one of more than 11,000 teachers who applied for President Ronald Reagan’s NASA Teacher in Space initiative. Veilleux was selected along with Christa McAuliffe as one of the two New Hampshire finalists for the chance to become the first private citizen to go into space aboard the 1986 Challenger mission. Veilleux retired from Manchester’s Central High School in 2003 after teaching for 35 years.
Q: Talk about Christa’s “Reach for the Stars” spirit as you recall it. A: It was an attitude all the candidates had for getting to teach across the world. No one expected the response we got. It mushroomed to more than we anticipated. I had people visiting here today from Switzerland who watched the [Challenger] liftoff. It had such global impact. So many people relate to where they were when [the tragedy] happened, much like where they were with JFK’s assassination and 9-11.
Q: You taught science at Central High School and Christa McAuliffe was a social studies teacher at Concord High School. How did you feel after hearing the announcement that she was selected to ride the Challenger? A: I was ecstatic. I had written that we had the first American in space from New Hampshire, Alan Shepard. I was very excited when it was announced that she had won. Christa flew back to New Hampshire that night. The next day there was a parade in Concord and she was the Honorary Grand Marshal and I got to talk with her a bit. I recall the Concord police set up a perimeter around her house to keep all the people from making a circus of riding by.
Q: How do you answer the hard questions about her tragic fate to young kids who ask about that? A: I tell them we all had moments of tragedy in our lives. Maybe it’s a friend or relative who we have lost. We see terrible things and learn to grieve and move on. It doesn’t prevent us from doing things. Maybe it’s a car accident. But we still drive a car.
Q: Do you still carry a meteorite in your pocket? A: (Pulls meteorite from pocket.) As a science teacher, I’m still collecting meteorites. I’m still looking for the first authentic meteorite to be found in New Hampshire. The one [in my pocket] is 4.5 billion years old, landed in Russia on February 12, 1947. The meteorite came into the atmosphere and spread 23,000 tons of material over a 10 square-mile area. I have almost 250 meteorites. Friends who travel the world pick them up for me, as well as buying them from reputable dealers. 5 4 w w w. a r o u n d c o n c o r d n h . c o m
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Clockwise from top left: Earth “lit up” via an omniglobe in the Planetary Sciences Gallery. Two explorers try their hands at landing a space shuttle in a simulator. Bob Veilleux demonstrates a dry ice experiment to Discovery Center visitors. Entrance to an exhibit. A group enjoys a show in the Planetary Sciences Gallery.
“We have more high-quality exhibits dealing with astronomy, space exploration, earth/space science, and aviation,” says David McDonald, director of education at the center. “There’s more detail about the electromagnetic spectrum, how we study the sun and planets. Mars is a hot topic.” Apollo astronaut Buzz Aldrin has been very public in past years creating awareness and interest in a manned flight to the red planet early this century. The Discovery Center has many of the angles covered for such a voyage. “We have an interactive suite about how to get there. We even have a psychological test for your mindset for long journeys in close confinement. When you go to Mars it’ll be a couple years before you can get back to Earth,” says McDonald, a former high school principal and eight-year Discovery Center educator. Like McDonald, Discovery Center educators are lifelong students and fans of science and space exploration. “They have varied backgrounds and are very enthusiastic about space and aviation and share that with the public and get them excited. R.P. Hale is a calligrapher, amateur astronomer, and musician. Bob Veilleux was an astronomy teacher for 35 years. Don O’Brien is a retired airline pilot and brings lots of experience as a captain as well as being in the Air Force. Plus we have college students with a passion for space exploration, also a grandmother who is a retired teacher. She is good with arts and crafts with younger kids. Another, Tiffany, has a degree in astronomy.”
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The Discovery Center is an indispensable resource for teachers of grades K through 12 with programs for students of science, technology, engineering, and math. “I get to design professional development workshops for teachers. Then when school is out in June, I put together a science symposium. This June, we’ll focus on the moon with a five-day program.” McDonald also creates a wide range of programs, many geared to kids and teens. “We do about 50 Friday-night programs a year. We have a teen night with a giant Xbox 360 in the planetarium theater,” he adds. And what teen wouldn’t love playing larger-than-life video games on a giant dome? The Digital Sky theater has 103 seats and a full-dome highresolution video system that features a database of more than 110,000 stars and planetary objects that reach to the edge of the known universe. Since the original Christa McAuliffe Planetarium opened in 1990, well over a million people have passed through the
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doors. Many of those have been school children visiting with class field trips, learning about the Concord teacher who took part in the ultimate field trip. McAuliffe’s joy has passed to countless educators, including McDonald, who helps create an enjoyable and inspiring learning experience. “As education director, I get to design all the fun that happens here.” V
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Tailoring a program to each individual’s needs is what sets LIFE apart from other health spas. The schedule for guests at LIFE is set from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm daily and includes working out, meeting with nutritionists, meal planning, therapy sessions, grocery store excursions, and cooking classes. “We plan out a very structured schedule for each individual every day, but we give them what they like. Activities range from weight training, cardio, yoga, posture alignment, biking, hiking, basketball, football, tennis—whatever people enjoy doing,” Eric explains. “Because we’re such a controlled environment, our clients see results very quickly.” Guests don’t need to worry about their weight, fitness level, or working out in the gym when they arrive. “The gym can be a very intimidating place,” says Eric. “But there is no judgment here. Everyone is here for the same reason.”
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“We like to make everything our own and add a few surprises. All of our dishes have a bit of spice, a little heat, and lots of flavor.”
Jimmy Hendricks Cocktail From Ignite Bar & Grille 2 cucumber slices 1 small sprig of rosemary 1 slice of lemon 2 oz Hendricks Gin Soda water Sprite 1. Muddle the cucumber, rosemary, and lemon in a highball glass. Add the gin. Top with ice and add a 50/50 mix of soda water and Sprite.
“We’re in the business of making people happy,” says Ignite Bar & Grille chef/owner Neville Pereira. To reach that goal, Neville and his staff focus on lots of personal attention and attention to detail. The restaurant was launched in the summer of 2009, and that attention and care is paying off. Ignite continues to grow and prosper. Born and raised in Kenya, Neville has created a decidedly all-American menu for Ignite. He has brought together dishes from coast to coast and everywhere in between. You’ll find Rhode Island calamari, a Cajun-style chicken picata, and the Hawaiian-inspired Kahuna Tuna. “We like to make everything our own and add a few surprises. All of our dishes have a bit of spice, a little heat, and lots of flavor.” At once contemporary and cozy, Ignite has a lovely ambiance. With a large window into the kitchen, you can watch the chefs work their magic. The restaurant hums with cheerful energy, talk, and laughter. With the delicious food and interesting assortment of cocktails, it is a great choice for groups of four to six.
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Firefly welcomes parties of all sizes. It is a fun spot for a small, impromptu holiday get-together for lunch or dinner. The bistro can also take groups of up to 45.
Tinsel Bellini From Firefly American Bistro & Bar Lime wedge Sugar 2 oz chilled HPNOTIQ 1 oz chilled limoncello 1 oz chilled prosecco or champagne Splash of fresh lime juice 1. Use a lime wedge to moisten the rim of a champagne flute. Gently dip the rim in sugar. 2. Pour chilled HPNOTIQ, limoncello, and prosecco into the champagne flue. Add fresh lime juice and serve.
“Lively with a hint of elegance and sophistication,” that’s how the brother and sister act Diane Downing and David Becker describe Firefly American Bistro. These New Hampshire natives waited 20 years to join forces and open a restaurant together. David rules the kitchen and Diane manages the front of the house. Throughout the holidays and the year, Firefly welcomes parties of all sizes. It is a fun spot for a small, impromptu holiday get-together for lunch or dinner. The bistro can also take groups of up to 45. Groups reserve a portion of the restaurant and preselect a special party menu. The bistro focuses on fresh, seasonal ingredients. David explains, “We like to mix it up a bit and our menu has a little of this and a little of that. Rather than lock into a specific cuisine, we are inspired by America’s melting pot and what’s in season. Firefly offers a nice variety from Japanese to Thai to French and Italian as well as some classic American dishes.” Diane adds, “We opened Firefly just as the economy was crashing at the end of 2008. Our goal and challenge was and still is to serve wonderful food in an upscale atmosphere without sky-high prices.” Firefly is well known for its seasonal martinis and cocktails. A former bartender, Diane is constantly developing something new for the bar. She promises lots of colorful, fun surprises to help make this holiday season merry.
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Cotton’s Pomegranate Martini 2 oz Pearl Pomegranate Vodka 1 oz Triple Sec 2 oz Langer’s 100 percent Pomegranate Cocktail juice Stirrings pomegranate sugared rimmer* 1. Chill your martini glass by filling it with ice cubes and water and letting it sit while you make the martini. 2. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice, then add all the liquid ingredients and shake vigorously.
Cotton is not just renowned for its delicious, simple dishes and local ingredients. With an interesting assortment of infusions and flavors, Cotton is famous for its cocktails. “It’s fun to get together and reconnect with friends during the holidays,” says Chef Jeffrey Paige. While people come from miles around, his restaurant Cotton offers the relaxed casual comfort of a neighborhood bistro. The restaurant celebrated its tenth birthday in September and has many regulars, enhancing the neighborhood feel. Cotton is best equipped to handle small groups, up to 12 on weekdays and six on weekends. It is a great place for families and friends to meet and celebrate the season. A graduate of the Culinary Institute of America, Jeffrey is passionate about
cooking with great New England ingredients. He spent 12 years cooking at the Canterbury Shaker Village and developed a love and appreciation of simple comfort dishes. Throughout the winter, Jeff will be serving lots of hearty braised dishes, root vegetables, and homemade pasta. All of the restaurant’s meats, poultry, eggs, and dairy are locally grown. Jeff is a huge supporter of the local food movement and proponent and participant in New Hampshire’s Farm to Restaurant Connection (www.nhfarmtorestaurant. com). He has developed strong relationships with
farmers across New Hampshire and over the border into Massachusetts and Maine. Cotton is not just renowned for its delicious, simple dishes and local ingredients. With an interesting assortment of infusions and flavors, Cotton is famous for its cocktails. Throughout the winter, Cotton’s ever-changing menu of award-winning martinis and dessert martinis will help you keep out of the cold.
3. Empty the ice and water from the martini glass. Rim the glass with the Stirrings pomegranate sugared rimmer. Strain the contents of the cocktail shaker into the chilled martini glass. Serve immediately. * Stirrings sugared rimmer garnishes can be found in many grocery stores or online at www.stirrings.com.
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Aviation Cocktail From Republic Café 2 oz Beefeater gin 1/2 oz Luxardo (maraschino cherry liquor) 1/2 oz lemon juice 1. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice, add the gin, Luxardo, and lemon juice, and shake vigorously. Strain and pour into a chilled martini glass. Serve garnished with a cherry.
“We provide a small, intimate setting. Republic is very casual, never fussy, but we serve very high-quality food. We provide reasonable portions at reasonable prices and source as much as we can locally.” Hospitality is the ongoing mantra at Republic Café. Like a classic European bistro, the Republic Café opens early and there is no downtime. Husband and wife team Claudia Rippee and Edward Aloise and their staff are delighted to welcome you throughout the day or evening. Stop in anytime to enjoy a cup of coffee and a pastry, a glass of wine and a snack, dessert, or a full meal. The eclectic menu offers food from a variety of Mediterranean
countries, from the Middle East to Spain, Greece, Turkey, France, and Italy. In addition to the menu, the blackboard offers specials and changes twice daily. Firm believers in sustainability and local ingredients, Ed and Claudia have developed relationships with a network of local farms. Ed describes the café: “We provide a small, intimate setting. Republic is very casual, never fussy, but we serve very highquality food. We provide reason-
able portions at reasonable prices and source as much as we can locally.” He continues, “It looks like it’s working. We’ve been open for less than a year but already people have bonded with us and we have many regulars.” In addition to the Mediterranean-inspired dishes, Republic serves classic cocktails. True to its European roots, the moderately priced house wine is served by the glass and by the carafe. The café is becoming well known for its 7 to 9 pm happy
hour when antipasti, beer, and house wine are all half price. If you are planning a gettogether with your company, friends, or family, Republic has many options for holiday parties and can handle groups of up to 20 people. Enjoy the holidays and special times with family and friends!
Republic Café 1069 Elm Street (603) 666-3723 www.republiccafe.com
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all you need is love (and a prenup)
Before the wedding, have a financial plan
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mericans are living longer and healthier lives than ever before, and as a result they’re likely to marry more than once. Although marriage at any age means a union of finances, a mid- or late-life marriage often involves adult children from prior relationships, substantial assets, a house, and a 401K. These factors can make the second (or third) trip to the alter significantly more complex than the first. ď ˝
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In general, when the marriage ends, the separate property stays with its original owner, and the marital property is divided between the spouses in the manner described in the prenup.
Introducing a new spouse into the family can complicate the transition of money from one generation to the next. Many adult children have expectations about inheriting money from their parents. These expectations frequently become intertwined with issues of familial affection, and children often perceive what their parents do with their money as a reflection of loyalty and love. Dealing with the money issues up front—ideally, before a
remarriage even takes place—with both the new spouse and the adult children can allay fears and avoid financial battles if the parent predeceases the stepparent. Consider a Prenu p
The first step is considering a prenuptial agreement. Once thought to be suitable only for the rich and famous, prenuptial agreements now are considered to be a good financial planning tool for a much wider audience, since they can be used to avoid unwanted consequences when a marriage ends, either by divorce or death. Without a prenup, the couple’s assets will be divided between them according to state law. A prenup can give both the spouses and their families peace of mind, knowing that if the marriage ends, the couple’s assets will be distributed according to the predetermined plan. A prenuptial agreement details the assets that belong to each spouse as “separate” property and the assets that will be “marital” property. In general, when the marriage ends, the separate property stays with its original owner, and the marital property is divided between the spouses in the manner described in the prenup. In order for the agreement
to be enforceable, each spouse must disclose all of his or her assets to the other, and the agreement should be signed well in advance of the wedding. A prenup signed at the rehearsal dinner probably won’t hold up later on. Regardless of whether a couple enters into a premarital agreement, each spouse should be sure that his or her estate plan is up to date and provides for (or excludes) the surviving spouse as a beneficiary. Also, if either spouse was previously divorced, the couple should ensure that neither their estate plans nor any beneficiary designations—such as those for life insurance policies or retirement assets—leave anything to the former spouse. Trusts & Will s
In nearly every state, including New Hampshire, if a decedent’s will leaves nothing for his or her surviving spouse or if the decedent dies without a will, the surviving spouse will be entitled to some of the decedent spouse’s property. For example, assume a New Hampshire couple marries, and each spouse has children from a prior marriage, but
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they have no children together. If the husband dies first and doesn’t have a will, his wife will receive the first $100,000 of the husband’s estate, plus one-half of the balance. Or, if the husband dies first and has a will that leaves everything to his children, the surviving spouse can take one-third of the estate (including real estate), and the children will receive the rest—even though the will leaves everything to the children. The couple can avoid these pitfalls by creating trusts in addition to their wills. A trust (often called a “QTIP” trust) can be set up so that when one spouse (for example, the husband) dies, the husband’s property is held in the trust for the wife’s benefit. The trust establishes boundaries on how the husband’s money will be used (for example, the wife receives all of the trust’s income, and possibly some of the principal, too). But the wife doesn’t control the trust property, or decide where it goes when she dies. Instead, whatever is left in the trust on the wife’s death passes to the husband’s children (or other beneficiaries that he names). This type of arrangement gives comfort both to the surviving spouse, since she’ll know
exactly what she’s inheriting and entitled to, and to the children, who won’t need to worry that their stepmother is going to take all of Dad’s money and run off with the tennis pro from the club. Later-in-life marriages bring with them a unique set of challenges, including the protection of lifetime accumulations of wealth and the concerns of adult children from prior marriages. Carefully considering financial
and estate planning matters before the marriage—and discussing them with the children—will make the road to marital bliss much smoother. V Amy Kanyuk speaks and writes frequently about tax and estate planning topics and has been selected numerous times by her peers for inclusion in Best Lawyers in America in the fields of tax law and trusts and estates.
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Concord Dance Academy Holiday Spectacular The 5th annual sparkling show of holiday music and dance shares the spirit of the season with the Friendly Kitchen, Toys for Tots, and City Auditorium upgrades. Tickets: 226-0200, www.concordacademy.com Audi, 4, 1 & 6:30pm; 5, 1pm
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McGowan Fine Art 10 Hills Avenue, Concord, NH Hours: Tues–Fri 10–6, Sat 10–2, and by appointment. (603) 225–2515 www.mcgowanfineart.com The Mill Brook Gallery & Sculpture Garden 36 Hopkinton Road Concord, NH (603) 226-2046 www.themillbrookgallery.com
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New Hampshire School of Ballet’s The Nutcracker Clara and her prince star as the snow falls and the tree grows in this enchanting full production of the classic ballet. Tickets: Available at Ballard’s Novelty & the Hooksett Studio, 1271 Hooksett Road, Hooksett, NH. Info: 668-5330 Audi, 7pm
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The MET: Live in HD, Verdi’s Don Carlo Director Nicholas Hytner makes his Met debut with this new production of Verdi’s profound, beautiful, and most ambitious opera. Capitol Center for the Arts, 12:30pm
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A Moment in Time Tribute to Benny Goodman On January 16, 1938, the world of jazz and swing changed forever when Benny Goodman took the stage at sold-out Carnegie Hall in New York. Exactly 73 years later, the Capitol Center Jazz Orchestra and clarinet virtuoso Ken Peplowski, an actual alumni of the Benny Goodman Orchestra, will salute this pivotal concert in a tribute to Goodman. Capitol Center for the Arts, 4pm
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The Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce launched the Concord Young Professionals Network (CYPN) in 2006. How has it grown since then? The Chamber started with monthly events that provide a relaxed networking atmosphere for young professionals, whether they want to make business connections, broaden their contact base, or just interact with their peers on a social level. In addition to events and programming, CYPN also understands the importance of being connected to our community and the impact that we can make, so we periodically hold donation drives at our events. Did I mention we also have a softball team? How does a young workforce help keep New Hampshire competitive in the business world? Did you know that every seven seconds a Baby Boomer turns 60? It’s imperative that we retain a vibrant young workforce in order for our state and local economy to sustain and eventually thrive. If all of the talented, educated workers leave New Hampshire, it will diminish the quality of our labor pool, giving other states—the ones that our talented young workers move to—a competitive advantage over us. In March you conducted an event called Enrichment through Community Connections. How did that bring young professionals together with nonprofit organizations? We had representatives from about 20 nonprofit organizations present to talk with the young professionals face to face about their organizations’ missions and the volunteer/involvement opportunities available. How does CYPN encourage a vibrant after-work social scene? CYPN encourages the after-work social scene starting with the monthly networking events, providing a comfortable yet professional setting to meet other young professionals. The venues that host our events are varied but mostly take place at local restaurants, bars, and event venues, places that people would enjoy outside of work. Having served on the enrichment committee, you are now CYPN’s chair. What do you hope to accomplish? I would like to see CYPN continue to grow and move forward as we have in the past four years, making a measurable difference in achieving the overall goals of young professional networks. We will do this by engaging and motivating young professionals to take active roles in creating the change that needs to happen to preserve Concord’s and New Hampshire’s vibrancy and success. Also by working with the Chamber to create more awareness of CYPN within the Concord business community and experienced leaders, communicating the importance of our mission, and working collaboratively to achieve our goals. Concord has its own unique vibrancy and culture, and we should embrace that. We are the future of this great city, so why not take the lead and help create Concord’s sense of place and make it the place you want to live, thrive, and enjoy! V
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