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ool people, like Dianne Plansky, news and weather correspondent for “What’s Up, Litchfield?” and winner of the Funnest NH-Based Personality award in this year’s Hippo Best of 2019. Or Catherine Hilscher, owner of Cats Kingdom in Manchester, which readers named “Best Independent Pet Store” in our Things We Forgot to Ask About category.

Cool places, like Ben’s Sugar Shack, whose maple syrup won Best NH Made Product, and Noodz in Manchester, which won Best of the Best in both Best New Eatery and Best Noodle Bowl.

So many cool places to eat, shop, visit and eat (yes, we are fond of southern New Hampshire’s tasty food options) get some love every year in our readers’ poll. In the Hippo Best of 2019 we have old favorites and new discoveries on the list.

Find the issue with all the results of the poll at hippopress.com. Click on “Read the Entire Paper:

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(The results of the Best of 2019 ran in the March 28 issue.)

In this magazine, we’re going to dig a little deeper, look at even more reader recommendations for their favorite places to grab a donut, have a fine dining experience or browse for new works of art.

And make no mistake, being named the 10th or the 15th favorite of Hippo readers is a big deal, as categories can get thousands of votes.

As you plan your visits to the places listed here, one note: Much of the information comes from the location’s websites and social media pages, so call ahead to verify hours or check that the scone or craft brew you have a hankering for is still available.

Want to find something cool to do? Let Hippo’s readers give you a few ideas.

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Contributors 234 cool things about nh in 2019 A publication of the Hippo

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Dianne Plansky, Funnest Personality Plansky is a news correspondent and weatherperson for the weekly “Litchfield What’s Up?” news broadcast on Facebook (facebook.com/groups/ LitchfieldNH). Here, she gives us a taste of what it’s like when she records on location.

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Dr. Elizabeth Spindel and Dr. Victoria Spindel Rubin Dr. Spindel (at right), a frequent winner in the Friendliest Dentist category, shares the honor this year with her daughter, Dr. Spindel Rubin. Spindel General and Cosmetic Dentistry is located at 862 Union St. in Manchester (669-9049, elizabethspindel.com).

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NH MADE EATS

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Ben’s Sugar Shack Photo by Sid Ceaser

Ben’s Sugar Shack Ben Fisk, owner of Ben’s Sugar Shack, started making maple syrup when he was 5 years old, according to the company website. Ben’s Sugar Shack is located at 83 Webster Highway in Temple (924-3111, bensmaplesyrup.com).

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NOODLE BOWL

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1. Noodz 968 Elm St., Manchester, 836-5878, find them on Facebook @noodznh Noodz, which opened in December 2018, offers a quick-service menu of Japanese- and Korean-inspired dishes.

The noodle bowl options are all made from scratch and include a smoky pork ramen, a brisket shoyu, and a vegetable ramen with nori, baby bok choy and pickled shiitake.

2. Pho Golden Bowl 12 Lake Ave., Manchester, 622-2000, phogoldenbowlnh.com This eatery has been a staple of Vietnamese and Chinese cuisine in the Queen City since 2006. It is perhaps best known for its chicken and spicy sate beef pho.

3. Buba Noodle Bar 36 Lowell St., Manchester, 935-7864, bubanoodle.com “Buba” stands for “Be Unique, Be Authentic,” according to Trumin Nguyen, a native of Vietnam who opened this restaurant in July 2018. The flagship dish, the Buba Noodle bowl, is made with pork belly and vegetables in a homemade sauce, but the menu also features beef, chicken and vegetable pho.

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4. Siam Orchid Thai Bistro 12 N. Main St., Concord, 228-1529, siamorchid.net Several signature stir-fried noodle dishes are available at this downtown Concord staple, like the Bangkok noodle, made in a northern Thai curry sauce with your choice of a protein.

5. Crazy Noodle House 44 Nashua Road, No. 6, Londonderry, 965-4914, crazynoodlehouse.wordpress.com Chef Korakot “Big” Arimsri owned a successful restaurant in Los Angeles before coming to New Hampshire to open Crazy Noodle in 2017. The menu features a variety of noodle bowl options, like traditional ramen and pho, egg noodles with barbecue pork and vegetables, and rice noodles with ground chicken, barbecue pork and boiled egg.

6. Pho Street 427 Amherst St., Suite 11, Nashua, 718-8678, phostreetrestaurant.com This eatery opened last year and is now a hot spot for pho with shrimp, tofu, vegetables, brisket and even duck.

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1. The Red Arrow Diner 61 Lowell St., Manchester, 626-1118, redarrowdiner.com (additional locations in Concord, Londonderry and Milford.)

The first Red Arrow Diner opened in Manchester in 1922, serving 24-hour breakfast, lunch and dinner, and has served many celebrities and presidential candidates over the years.

2. Airport Diner 2280 Brown Ave., Manchester, 623-5040, thecman.com Opened in 2005 as part of the Common Man family of restaurants, the 1950s-style diner is the place to stop for a bite on your way to or from the airport.

3. Tilt’n Diner 61 Laconia Road, Tilton, 286-2204, thecman.com Also in the Common Man family of restaurants, the 1950s-style diner is a popular stop for people on their way to the Lakes Region or White Mountains.

4. The Red Arrow Diner 112 Loudon Road, Concord, 415-0444, redarrowdiner.com The fourth Red Arrow Diner location opened in 2017 and is the largest with 92 seats, serving 24 hours of breakfast, lunch and dinner.

5. MaryAnn’s Diner 29 E. Broadway, Derry, 434-5785, maryannsdiner.com (additional locations in Windham and Salem) Opened by the Andreoli Family in 1989, MaryAnn’s is a classic 1950s- and ’60s-style diner serving all-day breakfast and lunch.

6. The Red Arrow Diner 137 Rockingham Road, Londonderry, 552-3091, redarrowdiner.com Like the other Red Arrow Diner locations, it serves 24 hours of breakfast, lunch and dinner, but this one also has a 24-hour drive-thru.

7. Joey’s Diner 1 Craftsman Lane, Amherst, 577-8955, joeysdiner.com The 1950s-style diner serves all-day breakfast, lunch and dinner with classic fare like burgers, hot dogs, meatloaf and chicken pot pie.

11. MaryAnn’s Diner 3 Veterans Memorial Parkway, Salem, 893-9877, maryannsdiner.com MaryAnn’s third location, in Salem, also serves all-day breakfast and lunch, including favorites like black raspberry barbecue steak tips and chicken fried steak.

12. Chez Vachon 136 Kelley St., Manchester, 625-9660, chezvachon.com Chez Vachon specializes in French-Canadian fare, such as poutine, Montreal-style smoked meats, crepes and more.

8. The Red Arrow Diner 63 Union Square, Milford, 249-9222, redarrowdiner.com The Red Arrow Diner in Milford serves breakfast, lunch and dinner and is open 24 hours on Friday and Saturday only.

13. The D.W. Diner 416 Daniel Webster Highway, Merrimack, 424-1116, thedwdiner.com Located on Daniel Webster Highway, the D.W. Diner offers classic breakfast and lunch items as well as regular specials.

9. Suzie’s Diner 76 Lowell Road, Hudson, 883-2741, suziesdiner.com Opened in 1999, the family-owned and -operated diner serves breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, with staples like pancakes, burgers, salads and more.

14. Northwood Diner 1335 First New Hampshire Turnpike, Northwood, 942-5018 Northwood Diner features a breakfast and lunch menu with classic diner food like burgers, pancakes, mac and cheese, and more.

10. Poor Boy’s Diner 136 Rockingham Road, Londonderry, 432-8990, poorboysdiner.com The diner serves classic and creative dishes for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and its own brand of bottled old-fashioned soda.

15. MaryAnn’s Diner 4 Cobbetts Pond Road, Windham, 965-3066, maryannsdiner.com The second MaryAnn’s also serves all-day breakfast and lunch in a 1950s atmosphere.

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Ancient Fire Mead & Cider Owner Jason Phelps Photos by Sid Ceaser

NH CIDERS AND MEADS

ancestral brew Fermentation of apples and honey goes back thousands of years, making hard cider and mead among the oldest drinks in the world. In New Hampshire, some purveyors of cider or mead have been around for decades, while others opened in the past few years.

1. Ancient Fire Mead & Cider 8030 S. Willow St., Building 1, Unit 7-2, Manchester, 203-4223, ancientfirewines.com Husband-and-wife team Jason and Margot Phelps opened Ancient Fire in March 2018, producing draft and dessert meads, as well as a few craft hard ciders. The name “Ancient Fire” is reflective of the importance of the sun in producing each of the ingredients needed to make its product.

2. Moonlight Meadery 23 Londonderry Road, No. 17, Londonderry, 216-2162, moonlightmeadery.com Since becoming a full-time mead maker in 2010, Moonlight Meadery founder and co-owner Michael Fairbrother has enjoyed international acclaim for his more than 45 meads, which are made with all-natural honey and are available to ship to 35 states across the country.

6. Mack’s Apples 230 Mammoth Road, Londonderry, 434-7619, macksapples.com This eighth-generation family-run farm, established in 1732, produces two types of sweet ciders — a House Blend, which uses every apple variety grown on the farm, and a much sweeter Mutsu blend. The farm stand closed for the season on April 20 but will reopen sometime in August at the start of picking season.

7. Farnum Hill Ciders Poverty Lane Orchards, 98 Poverty Lane, Lebanon, 448-1511, povertylaneorchards.com/farnum-hill-ciders Farnum Hill Ciders at Poverty Lane Orchards in Lebanon has been making its own fresh-pressed cider since the mid-1980s, with products that include the Farmhouse Cider, the Semi-Dry Cider and the Extra Dry Cider. They are available at several retail locations throughout southern New Hampshire, as well as most supermarkets and New Hampshire Liquor & Wine Outlet stores.

3. North Country Hard Cider 3 Front St. Lower, Rollinsford, 834-9915, northcountrycider.com North Country Hard Cider makes a variety of ciders from apples grown at local farms in New Hampshire and Maine that are available at more than 80 local restaurants and stores. One of its most popular is the Firestarter, which is blended with cinnamon, habaneros and pomegranates.

4. Contoocook Cider Co. Gould Hill Farm, 656 Gould Hill Road, Contoocook, 746-1175, contoocookcider.com This micro-cidery at Gould Hill Farm in Contoocook produces hard cider made from its more than 80 varieties of apples.

They include the Contoocook Blend, a caramel sweet tasting cider made from late-harvest heirloom apples; and drier Russet Gem, which is made using a blend of Ashmead’s Kernel, Golden Russet and Hudson Golden Gem apples.

5. Sap House Meadery 6 Folsom Road, Ossipee, 539-1672, saphousemeadery.com Sap House Meadery has received international awards for its meads, which are sourced from local ingredients.

A traditional mead is available as well as a sugar maple mead, a vanilla bean mead, a raspberry mead and even a chocolate mead.

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PIZZA

a slice of deliciousness The next time you’re craving a hot slice of pizza fresh out of the oven, check out these local restaurants and pizzerias that were voted among the best.

1. Alley Cat Pizzeria 486 Chestnut St., Manchester, 669-4533, alleycatpizzerianh.com This downtown eatery specializes in New York-style pizza, handtossed and thin-crusted, with options like The Black Cat (with Cajun chicken and red onion), The Stray Cat (with breaded eggplant and ricotta cheese) and The Attack Cat (with pepperoni, sausage, ground beef, ham and bacon).

2. 900 Degrees Neapolitan Pizzeria 50 Dow St., Manchester, 641-0900, 900degrees.com 900 Degrees gets its name from the average temperature its pizzas are cooked at in its wood-fired oven. It’s a popular spot for pizzas made just like in Naples, with specialty options, or you can create your own. There is even a dessert pizza, with a handmade cinnamon sugar crust, topped with chunks of white and dark chocolate, macadamia nuts, whipped cream, kiwi and strawberries.

7. Golden Acres Pizza Market 670 Mast Road, Goffstown, 623-0899, pizzamarketgoffstown.com Golden Acres Pizza Market, which has been around since 1998, serves a menu of specialty pizzas, like the Pizza Market Special (with pepperoni, ham, salami, sausage, onions, mushrooms, tomatoes and green peppers) and the White (with garlic, oregano, sliced tomatoes and cheese). You can also create your own from nearly two dozen toppings.

3. The Pizza Man of Hooksett 254 W. River Road, Hooksett, 626-7499, thepizzamandelivers.com The Pizza Man, which also has locations in Manchester and in Lyndonville, Vt., features a menu of specialty hand-tossed pizzas in addition to customizable options.

4. Constantly Pizza 39 S. Main St., Concord, 224-9366, constantlypizza.net Brothers John and Dave Constant, who both grew up in Concord, opened this popular downtown staple with the help of their father, Skip. More than two dozen specialty pizzas are available, or you can create your own. Constantly Pizza also has a location in Penacook.

5. Nashua House of Pizza 40 E. Hollis St., Nashua, 883-6177, nashuahouseofpizza.com One of the longest-running pizzerias in the Nashua area, Nashua House of Pizza has been a popular spot for freshly cooked pizzas, calzones and more since 1977. Specialty options include its famous spinach pizza, its teriyaki chicken pizza and its moussaka pizza.

6. Pizza 911 108 Webster St., Manchester, 625-2201; 401 S. Willow St., Manchester, 782-5443; pizza911nh.com Pizza 911 also has a third location in Goffstown. All three pizzerias offer a menu of specialty pizzas and calzones, or you can create your own. Try the Franchise (with breaded chicken tenders, bacon pieces, cheddar cheese and fresh broccoli on a ranch dressing base), or the Junior Cadet (with macaroni and cheese bites, tater tots and cheese).

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8. Vinnie’s Pizzaria, Concord 200 S. Main St., Concord, 224-7727, vinniespizzanh.com Vinnie’s Pizzaria first opened way back in 1958, making it a Capital City icon for more than half a century. The shop makes all of its doughs and sauces in house, and features a menu of several specialty pizzas, like macaroni and cheese pizza with homemade alfredo sauce, and vegetable pizza with broccoli, tomatoes, onions, mushrooms and peppers.

9. Pizza Bella 178 Route 101, Bedford, 472-8560, pizzabellabedford.com This family-owned pizzeria has been a staple of the Bedford community for more than 25 years. Specialty pizzas include a gyro pizza, an eggplant pizza, a Buffalo chicken pizza and a Hawaiian pizza, or you can build with your own.

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10. Pappy’s Pizza & Family Restaurant 1531 Elm St., Manchester, 623-3131, pappyspizzaonline.com Pappy’s, which was started in 1982 by the late Ron Pappas, is today one of the longest-running pizzerias in the Queen City.

Specializing in Greek-style pizzas, Pappy’s incorporates ingredients like feta cheese and black olives into some of its specialty pies, but you can also choose from more than a dozen toppings to create your own.

11. Tano’s Pizzeria 372 Kelley St., Manchester, 622-8200, tanospizzeria.com Tano’s has been a West Side favorite for more than a decade.

Lionel Grassi, a native of Argentina who came from an Italian family, opened the pizzeria in 2007. The Tano’s, which contains prosciutto, roasted peppers, tomatoes, black olives, oregano and mozzarella, is among the many specialty pies you can order.

12. Tilton House of Pizza 298 Main St., Tilton, 286-7181, tiltonhouseofpizza.com Tilton House of Pizza is located in the town’s historic downtown and features a menu of Greek-style pizzas.

13. Vintage Pizza 241 Candia Road, Manchester, 518-7800, vintagepizzanh.com Vintage Pizza, which opened in 2014, features a menu of specialty pizzas, like the Vintage Special (with pepperoni, ground beef, sausage, onions, green peppers and mushrooms) and the Greek (with fresh spinach, sliced tomatoes, black olives and feta cheese).

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14. TJ’s Deli & Catering 2 Pittsburgh Ave., Nashua, 883-7770, tjsdeliandcatering.com TJ’s has been a family-owned staple of Italian pizza since 2001.

Try a specialty pizza like The Works, which has pepperoni, ham, sausage, beef, bacon, onions, green peppers, mushrooms and black olives; or create your own.

15. Romano’s Pizza of Litchfield 27 Colby Road, Litchfield, 424-0500, romanosnh.com Romano’s Pizza, which opened in 1992, continues to be a Litchfield favorite more than 25 years later. You can create your own pizza, or choose a specialty pie, like the meat lover’s, the veggie supreme or the steak bomb.

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1. American K9 Country 336 Route 101, Amherst, 672-8448, americank9country.com In addition to its doggie day care center, American K9 Country offers boarding for cats and dogs; a full-service grooming salon and a do-it-yourself bathing station; training in obedience, competitive obedience, agility, rally and conformation; and a dog park that is free and open to the public from dawn to dusk.

2. Cloud K9 29 Columbia Circle, Merrimack, 424-6166, cloudk9.net Cloud K9 offers weekday day care and grooming in its 2,800square-foot facility and 1,700-square-foot turfed outdoor play space. Doggie activities include flying disc, fetch, obstacle courses, wrestling, pool time and more.

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4. Paws on Pine 913 Pine St., Contoocook, 568-4022, pawsonpinenh.com At its 23-acre property, Paws on Pine provides day care and boarding services. A typical day at day care includes walks on the trails and off-leash playtime in the enclosed play area, socialization, rest time and treats.

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6. Superdogs Daycare 637 Daniel Webster Highway, Merrimack, 424-1515, superdogsdaycare.com Superdogs Daycare provides day care, grooming and boarding at its 14,000-square-foot climate-controlled facility, which has three separate indoor and outdoor playrooms for small, medium and large dogs. They also offer half-day (six hours) and drop-and-shop (four hours) care and “Woofy Workouts” (one to two hours of supervised exercise and socialization).

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Programs are focused on socialization and exercise and include active play and indoor swim time.

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7. Bark City 259 Hanover St., Manchester, 227-5248, barkcitynh.com Opened in 2017, Bark City is a weekday day care facility with grooming services and a boutique retail store carrying top toy brands and all-natural snacks and treats. Dogs at day care are free to spend the day however they like.

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1. Buckley’s Bakery & Cafe 436 Daniel Webster Highway, Merrimack, 262-5929, buckleysbakerycafe.com A wide variety of baked goods is available from scratch under the direction of Chef Michael Buckley, like whoopie pies, cinnamon twists, cupcakes and more. There is also a menu of sandwiches, soups, pizzas and fresh breads.

Buckley’s Bakery & Cafe also has a location in Hollis.

2. Frederick’s Pastries 25 S. River Road, Bedford, 647-2253, pastry.net The second of three Frederick’s locations (the other two are in Amherst and in North Andover, Mass.), this Bedford bakery opened in July 2007. Current owner Susan Lozier Robert purchased the business from her father, Frederick, continuing a family tradition of fresh house-made cakes, cupcakes, apple tarts, cannolis and more dating back to 1980.

3. Klemm’s Bakery 29 Indian Rock Road, Windham, 437-8810, klemmsbakery.com Klemm’s is a full-service family-owned bakery that first opened its doors in 1978. They offer a wide array of creative custom cakes, miniature pastries, cookies, donuts and more.

4. Bread & Chocolate 29 S. Main St., Concord, 228-3330 Bread & Chocolate has been a staple for Concord-area residents for many years. The bakery features fresh breads, brownies, cakes, sticky buns and more.

7. Benson’s Bakery & Cafe 203 Central St., Hudson, 718-8683, bensonsbakeryandcafe.com Hudson couple Cory and Emily Boutin opened this bakery in January 2014, which gets its name from the nearby Benson Park (known as Benson’s Wild Animal Farm for the better part of the 20th century). The bakery specializes in made-fromscratch wedding cakes and pastries like cookies, cupcakes, cake pops, muffins, scones and whoopie pies. In August 2018, the Boutins launched the Brick Oven Baking Co., a wood-fired pizza oven trailer that features desserts sourced directly from the bakery.

8. The Black Forest Cafe & Bakery 212 Route 101, Amherst, 672-0500, theblackforestcafe.com The Black Forest Cafe first opened in 1988, and continues to be a popular spot for made-from-scratch cakes, cookies, tarts, pies and more, all of which use natural ingredients.

9. Dulces Bakery 424 Chestnut St., Manchester, 606-2613, dulcesbakerynh.com Named after the Spanish word meaning “sweets,” this downtown bakery held its grand reopening in December 2018 after operating on the Queen City’s West Side from 2015 to 2017. Manchester couple Angela and Jose Mojica offer a variety of traditional baked goods from her native Colombia and his native Puerto Rico.

They’re known for their more than two dozen flavors of tres leches, as well as coquitos (coconut macaroons) and quesitos (puff pastries filled with sweetened cream cheese).

5. The Crust & Crumb Baking Co. 126 N. Main St., Concord, 219-0763, thecrustandcrumb.com Owner and baker Alison Ladman serves a variety of house-made baked goods at this downtown Concord favorite, like sticky buns, multiple flavors of pies, cakes and savory quiches.

6. Crosby Bakery 51 E. Pearl St., Nashua, 882-1851, crosbybakerynh.com Now under new owners Ryan Morse and Jenn Stone-Grimaldi, Crosby Bakery has been a fixture of downtown Nashua since opening in 1947. A variety of traditional baked goods are available from scratch, like pies, cakes, fresh breads and donuts. Morse is a fourth-generation owner and also a Nashua firefighter.

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10. The Bakeshop on Kelley Street 171 Kelley St., Manchester, 624-3500, thebakeshoponkelleystreet.com This West Side bakeshop features made-from-scratch baked goods like cakes, cookies and brownies; lunch items like sandwiches and soups; and specialty items for holidays, weddings and more.

11. Michelle’s Gourmet Pastries & Deli 819 Union St., Manchester, 647-7150, michellespastries.com For more than 22 years, Michelle’s has served a variety of cakes, specialty pastries and more, in addition to its popular chocolate chip cookies.

12. Queen City Cupcakes 790 Elm St., Manchester, 624-4999, qccupcakes.com This downtown bakeshop features dozens of small batches of gourmet cupcake flavors made fresh daily, from blackberry truffle to maple bacon and cinnamon coffee roll. Specialty items are also available for all occasions.

13. The Cake Fairy 114 Londonderry Turnpike, Hooksett, 518-8733, cakefairynh.com The Cake Fairy features custom-made cupcakes, cakes, cookies and cannolis, with flavors that always rotate.

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al Fresco Nosh Sometimes food just tastes better outside. Luckily, there are lots of great opportunities to enjoy eats in the fresh air — especially in summer.

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Glendi, stgeorge.nh.goarch.org For more than three decades, this Greek food festival has been a staple of Manchester, featuring traditionally made dishes by members and volunteers of St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral, like pastichio, barbecue chicken, lamb shanks, gyros and more. The festival will return for its 40th year in 2019 from Friday, Sept. 13, through Sunday, Sept. 15, at the church, at 650 Hanover St. in Manchester.

Market Days Festival, intownconcord.org This three-day summer street festival features family-friendly games and activities all up and down Main Street in Concord, plus miniature golf, outdoor movies and more than 200 local vendors.

In 2019, the festival will return for its 45th year Thursday, June 20, through Saturday, June 22.

Hippo de Mayo Taco Challenge, intownmanchester.com Attendees of this annual street festival can enjoy $2 tacos from more than 50 local restaurants and vote on their favorite. The event is now the Intown Taco Tour and typically takes place on Elm Street in downtown Manchester on the first Thursday in May. Visit intownmanchester.com.

St. Philip Greek Food Festival, stphilipnh.org Enjoy homemade Greek food options, live Greek music and dancing and more at this annual festival. This year’s festival is scheduled for Friday, May 17, and Saturday, May 18, at the church, at 500 W. Hollis St. in Nashua.

Cremeland Drive In, 250 Valley St., Manchester, 669-4430 Opened for the season in March. The menu includes homemade ice cream, fried clams, burgers, hot dogs, seafood plates and more.

Arnie’s Place, 164 Loudon Road, Concord, 228-3225, arniesplace.com Opened for the season in February. The menu features homemade ice cream, burgers, sandwiches, hot dogs, barbecue plates and more.

Clam Haven, 94 Rockingham Road, Derry, 434-4679, clamhaven.com Opened for the season in March. The menu includes fried seafood plates like clams, haddock, shrimp, scallops, lobster tails, calamari and more, as well as salads, sandwiches and burgers.

King Kone, 336 Daniel Webster Highway, Merrimack, 420-8312 Opened for the season in March. The menu features dozens of flavors of soft-serve ice cream that are rotated out consistently every week, as well as “razzle” mix-ins, sundaes, frappes, hot dogs and chili.

FARMERS MARKETS

Concord Farmers Market, concordfarmersmarket.com This year’s market started May 3 and will run every Saturday through the last Saturday in October, from 8:30 a.m. to noon, on Capitol Street in downtown Concord.

Nashua Farmers Market, downtownnashua.org/nashuafarmersmarket This year’s market will kick off on June 16 and will be held every Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Main Street, between Temple and Pearl streets. The season end date is dependent on first frost, but the market usually runs through mid-October.

Bedford Farmers Market, bedfordfarmersmarket.org This year’s market will be held Tuesdays, June 11 through Oct. 8, from 3 to 6 p.m. at St. Elizabeth Seton Church (190 Meetinghouse Road in Bedford).

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LOCAL STORES

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Here are some of the spots Hippo readers seek out when they want to shop local.

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Manchester Craft Market 1500 S. Willow St., Manchester, 716-5520, manchestercraftmarket.com

Mother & Child Clothing and Gifts 135 Route 101A, Amherst, 886-6727, mothersays.shoprw.com

Casual Cat Picture Framing & Unique Gifts 141 Route 101A, Amherst, 882-1443, casualcat.com

Hilltop Consignment Gallery 56 N. Main St., Concord, 856-0110, hilltopconsignmentgallery.com

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OutFITters Thrift Store 394 Second St., Manchester, 641-6691, outfittersnh.org (second location at 20 S. Main St., Concord)

Gibson’s Bookstore 45 S. Main St., Concord, 224-0562, gibsonsbookstore.com MainStreet BookEnds of Warner 16 E. Main St., Warner, 456-2700, mainstreetbookends.com

Lucky Dog Thrift Shop 23 Elm St., Nashua, 882-3647, luckydogthriftshop.com

The Bookery 844 Elm St., Manchester, 836-6600, bookerymht.com

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Pop of Color 816 Elm St., Manchester, 624-5999, popofcolornh.com

The Toadstool Bookshop 614 Nashua St., Lorden Plaza, Milford, 673-1734, toadbooks.com (with two other locations, in Peterborough and Keene.)

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1. Lucky’s Barbershop and Shave Parlor 50 S. State St., Concord, 715-5470, luckysbarbershop.biz (second location at 801 Islington St., Suite 28, Portsmouth) Lucky’s, which opened in 2008, is a traditional barbershop offering haircuts, beard trims and shaves in classic and modern styles.

2. Dude’s Barber Shop 1311 Hooksett Road, Hooksett, 626-0533, dudesbarbershop.us Opened in 2002, Dude’s Barber Shop provides a range of services, primarily for men, including classic and specialty haircuts, shaves, beard grooming, hair coloring and highlights and scalp conditioning treatments.

3. Handsome Devils Barbershop and Shave 1100 Hooksett Road, Hooksett, 232-7024, facebook.com/handsomedevilsbarbershopandshavenh Handsome Devils, opened in 2016, is a family barbershop offering haircuts, hot towel face shaves, beard trims and more. They provide a kid-friendly atmosphere with toys, Legos, trains and video games to keep kids entertained, and there’s a sensory-friendly day on the last Sunday of every month for kids with autism and sensory issues.

4. The Polished Man 108 Spit Brook Road, Nashua, 718-1468, thepolishedman.com (second location at 707 Milford Road, Unit 3A, Merrimack) The Polished Man opened its second location in Nashua in September 2018. The shop is by appointment only and provides haircuts for men and kids, beard grooming, hot towel shaves and facials. They also have complimentary beer and whiskey as well as whiskey lockers where customers can store a favorite bottle.

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5. Blank Canvas Salon 1F Commons Drive, No. 38, Londonderry, 818-4294, blankcanvassalon.com Stylist Stephanie Lawrence opened Blank Canvas Salon in 2017 with a focus on giving stylists creative freedom and room to grow in their craft. They offer haircuts, hair coloring, texture enhancements, waxing, extensions and treatments.

6. Wilfred’s Barber Shop 90 W. Pearl St., Nashua, 880-8805, wilfredsbarbershop.com Wilfred’s is an old-school walk-in barber shop opened in 1937 that also has a hair salon downstairs. Their services include haircuts and kids’ cuts, hot towel shaves and beard trims.

7. Varnished Gentlemen’s Salon & Shave Parlor 334 Bridge St., Manchester, 782-8628, varnishednh.com Varnished is a men’s upscale grooming parlor offering a wide range of services, including haircuts, hair coloring, face and body shaves, beard trims, waxing and massages.

8. The Polished Man 707 Milford Road, Unit 3A, Merrimack, 718-8427, thepolishedman.com (second location at 108 Spit Brook Road, Nashua) The Polished Man opened its first shop in Merrimack in 2016.

It offers all of the same services as its Nashua location: haircuts for men and kids, beard grooming, hot towel shaves and facials, as well as complimentary beer and whiskey and whiskey lockers for rent. Owner Rick Lindof also won Best of Nashua in the Best Barber category.

9. Anthony’s Barbershop 88 Nashua Road, Londonderry, 260-6110, anthonythebarber.com Anthony’s Barbershop is an appointment-based barber shop offering haircuts and hair designs, kids’ cuts, beard trims and hot towel shaves. Its large waiting area features a flat-screen television and complimentary coffee and Wi-Fi.

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10. American Barber Studios 4 Park St., No. 2, Concord, 225-3052, americanbarberstudios.com An old-fashioned barber shop with antique barber chairs, American Barber Studios provides haircuts, kids’ cuts, beard trims, shaves and skin fades in classic and modern styles.

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COMMUNITY CELEBRATIONS

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Market Days Festival, intownconcord.org This three-day summer street festival features family-friendly games and activities all up and down Main Street in Concord, plus miniature golf, outdoor movies and more than 200 local vendors.

The festival will return for its 45th year Thursday, June 20, through Saturday, June 22.

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Midnight Merriment, intownconcord.org A downtown holiday event for all ages that comes to Main Street in Concord each year, with carolers, a s’mores station, food samples and more. This year’s date TBA but Midnight Merriment typically takes place in early December.

Litchfield Christmas Festival and Tree Lighting Celebration, litchfieldnh.gov The event features wreaths, crafts, holiday music, s’mores over a fire pit and more. This year’s date TBA but it typically takes place in early December.

Nashua Winter Holiday Stroll, downtownnashua.org This annual downtown event is always held the Saturday after Thanksgiving Day and features live music, food, holiday shopping, a candlelight stroll down Main Street and a tree-lighting ceremony.

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Memorial Day Parade, Litchfield, litchfieldnh.gov The parade is typically held on Memorial Day itself and includes a service of remembrance led by community members.

Concord Christmas Parade, concordnh.gov The parade is typically held in mid- to late November.

Manchester Christmas Parade, intownmanchester.com The parade, which is typically held in early December, also features the Santa Claus Shuffle, in which runners and walkers travel down Elm Street in Santa suits.

Fourth of July Parade in Amherst, amherstnh.gov The parade is always scheduled on the Fourth of July itself.

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Manchester Independence Day Celebration, manchesternh.gov The annual event features fireworks at Arms Park, in addition to live music and entertainment.

Concord Fourth of July Celebration, concordnh.gov The annual event features fireworks at Memorial Field, in addition to live music and entertainment.

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Fourth of July Fireworks, Derry, derry-nh.org The suggested viewing areas, according to the town, include Hood Commons, Folsom Road, Crystal Avenue and along Tsienneto Road.

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fresh catch Lobster rolls, crab meat and seafood platters are some of the dishes you can find in New Hampshire fresh off the boat. Here are 14 local eateries where you can enjoy a feast from the sea.

1. Surf Restaurant 207 Main St., Nashua, 595-9293, surfseafood.com An array of options is available at this downtown eatery, from the Tequila Oyster Shooter to the Lobster Kristina. Surf also has a second location in Portsmouth.

2. The Lobster Boat Restaurant 453 Daniel Webster Highway, Merrimack, 424-5221, lobsterboatrestaurant.com For more than 25 years this eatery has been a popular spot for its seafood platters and baked dinners, like lobster tail and sea scallops, maple-glazed salmon and fresh haddock. The Lobster Boat also has locations in Litchfield and Exeter.

3. Hooked Seafood Restaurant 110 Hanover St., Manchester, 606-1189, hookedonignite.com Hooked is known for its seafood-themed appetizers like fried clams and Costa Rican fish tacos; entrees like blackened salmon and grilled swordfish steak; and a raw bar with oysters, smoked pastrami salmon and smoked trout. It’s the sister restaurant of Ignite Bar & Grille, located just next door.

4. Makris Lobster & Steak House 354 Sheep Davis Road, Concord, 225-7665, eatalobster.com Brothers Greg and Jim Makris purchased the Inland Lobster Pool, now Makris Lobster & Steak House, in August 1992.

The menu features seafood staples like lobster, fried clams, oysters and crab cakes, in addition to all kinds of steak and pasta dishes.

7. The Beach Plum 3 Brickyard Square (Route 125), Epping, 679-3200, thebeachplum.net The Beach Plum also has locations in Portsmouth (open year-round with Epping) and in North Hampton (seasonal only). It’s known for its premium hard-shell lobster rolls and seafood appetizer plates liked crab cakes and baked stuffed clams.

8. Newick’s Lobster House 317 Loudon Road, Concord, 225-2424, newicks.com Newick’s, which also has a location in Dover, features a menu of fresh seafood like steamed oysters, chowders, classic lobster rolls and more.

9. The Lobster Boat Restaurant 273 Derry Road, Litchfield, 882-4988, lobsterboatrestaurant.com The Lobster Boat’s second location opened in 2002, after more than 20 years operating in Merrimack. A third restaurant arrived in Exeter in 2010. The Litchfield’s Lobster Boat is the smallest of the three and features outdoor eating on a brick patio.

10. Al’s Seafood Restaurant & Market 51 Lafayette Road (Route 1), North Hampton, 964-9591, alsseafoodnh.com The menu at Al’s features a variety of fried, baked and grilled seafood dishes, plus lobster rolls, fish sandwiches and more.

5. Brown’s Lobster Pound 407 Route 286, Seabrook, 474-3331, brownslobsterpound.com Brown’s has been at its present location since 1950, when only lobsters and clams were available. Today you can get fried seafood plates, baked dinners and more, featuring everything from clams and scallops to shrimp, haddock, oysters and crab cakes.

6. Petey’s Summertime Seafood and Bar 1323 Ocean Blvd., Rye, 433-1937, peteys.com Petey’s is known for catching its own lobsters, which are available as baked dinners and in fresh lobster rolls. The menu also includes clam chowder, mussels, haddock and more.

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11. Goldenrod Drive-In Restaurant 1681 Candia Road, Manchester, 623-9469, goldenrodrestaurant.com Goldenrod has been a year-round Queen City staple since 1951, featuring seafood options like clam rolls, scallop rolls and haddock plates, in addition to chicken tenders, hot dogs, burgers and dozens of flavors of ice cream.

12. The Lobster Tail Restaurant and Lounge 4 Cobbetts Pond Road, Unit 2, Windham, 890-5555, lobstertail.net The Lobster Tail features traditional staples like homemade lump crab cakes, New England clam chowder, fresh haddock and seafood casserole.

13. Johnson’s Seafood & Steak 1334 First New Hampshire Turnpike, Northwood, 942-7300, eatatjohnsons.com This eatery, which also has locations in New Durham and in North Berwick, Maine, is known for seafood items like steamed clams and mussels; haddock with a butter and crabmeat stuffing; and lobster pie.

14. Lobster Claw Seafood & Grill 4 S. Main St., Derry, 437-2720, lobsterclaw2.com The Lobster Claw, which opened in 1986, features traditional seafood options like New England lobster dinners, lobster rolls, scallops and shrimp with homemade tartar and cocktail sauces.

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GALLERIES

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1. Kelley Stelling Contemporary 221 Hanover St., Manchester, 345-1779, kelleystellingcontemporary.com Kelley Stelling Contemporary was opened in 2017 by Karina Kelley and Bill Stelling, who became friends while serving on the Currier Museum Advisory Council. The contemporary art gallery features a variety of 2D and 3D art by emerging artists from New England and beyond.

2. ArtHub 30 Temple St., Nashua, 966-4429, naaa-arthub.org The collaborative gallery and workspace features art by Nashua Area Artists Association members and other artists in the greater Nashua area. It also hosts technique-based demonstrations, workshops and classes.

3. Wild Salamander Creative Arts Center 30 Ash St., Hollis, 465-9453, wildsalamander.com Wild Salamander was founded in 2012 by art teacher KC Morgan and theater designer Charlie Morgan. It hosts individual, group and community exhibitions featuring local artists in its Whitty Gallery, as well as an artisan shop and art classes for all ages.

4. Jupiter Hall 89 Hanover St., Manchester, 289-4661, jupiterhallnh.com Husband and wife art-lovers Daniel and Katie Berube opened Jupiter Hall in 2017. The 1,900-square-foot multipurpose arts venue features visual art exhibitions, performance art, art classes, film screenings, live music and more, and provides a workspace for artists working in digital media.

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7. Art 3 Gallery 44 W. Brook St., Manchester, 668-6650, art3gallery.com Art 3 Gallery, owned by Joni Taube, is a fine art retail gallery featuring art in a variety of media and styles by local, regional, national and international artists. It also offers custom framing and corporate and residential art consulting.

8. Sharon Arts Center 30 Grove St., Peterborough, 836-2585, nhia.edu/campus-life/sharon-arts-center Managed by the New Hampshire Institute of Art, the Sharon Arts Center features art by regional and national artists in its gallery space and fine crafts by more than 100 New England artisans in its shop. It also hosts community classes and workshops.

9. Studio 550 Art Center 550 Elm St., Manchester, 232-5597, 550arts.com Founded and run by ceramics artist Monica Leap, Studio 550 is, first and foremost, a clay and pottery studio, but it also offers classes and workshops on stained glass, acrylic painting, watercolor, drawing and more, for all ages. Handmade crafts by local artisans are featured in its artisan gift shop.

10. Kimball Jenkins Estate 266 N. Main St., Concord, 225-3932, kimballjenkins.com There are two galleries at the Estate: the Carolyn Jenkins Gallery in the Carriage House, which features contemporary art by Kimball Jenkins School of Art faculty and students and group and solo exhibitions by regional artists, and the Jill C. Wilson Gallery on the ground floor of the Mansion, which features nationally and internationally known artists. The galleries are also used for classes, workshops and private events.

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BURGERS

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1. The Barley House 132 N. Main St., Concord, 228-6363, thebarleyhouse.com (second location in North Hampton) The Barley House sources the beef for its burgers from Robie Farm in Piermont. On the menu, you’ll find a barbecue bison burger, a barley lentil burger, a bourbon mushroom burger, the popular “Hangover Burger” (peppercorn charred, potato cake, bacon, cheddar, fried egg and Buffalo sauce) and more.

2. The Tuckaway Tavern & Butchery 58 Route 27, Raymond, 244-2431, thetuckaway.com The Tuckaway Tavern’s burgers are made with Certified Angus Beef ground fresh on site at its butchery. Try the “Surf ‘n’ Turf ” (rib-eye and tenderloin burger with lobster salad and black truffle aioli), the “Two Pigs & a Cow” (classic burger with pulled barbecue pork, bacon and cheddar) or the “Whole Tuckin’ Farm” (classic burger

with fried chicken, applewood bacon, cheddar and Tuck sauce), which was featured on the Food Network’s Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives.

3. New England’s Tap House Grille 1292 Hooksett Road, Hooksett, 782-5137, taphousenh.com Tap House burgers are Certified Angus Beef, wood re-grilled and served on a house baked roll with lettuce, tomato and garlic aioli.

Their menu features the “Fungi Burger” (made with a roasted mix of shiitake, portobello and white button mushrooms), the “Midnight Special Burger” (made with Cabot cheddar, bacon, barbecue brisket and an over-easy egg) and more, as well as some non-beef options, including a honey Sriracha turkey burger and a deep-fried spiced black bean and risotto burger.

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5. Papa Joe’s Humble Kitchen 237 South St., Milford, 672-9130, papajoeshumblekitchen.com Papa Joe’s has a sizeable selection of burgers, all of which are named after people who have contributed to the restaurant in some way.

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6. River Road Tavern 193 S. River Road, Bedford, 206-5837, riverroadtavern.com River Road Tavern features regular burger specials, all made with Kobe beef. Past specials have included a burger with chive sour cream and Sriracha, and a burger with bacon maple whiskey mushroom barbecue sauce and Swiss cheese.

7. Buckley’s Great Steaks 438 Daniel Webster Highway, Merrimack, 424-0995, buckleysgreatsteaks.com Steaks are Buckley’s specialty, but don’t overlook their burger menu, which features an avocado burger, a bacon and egg burger, a Gorgonzola burger and more. All burgers are ground fresh daily from choice sirloin, rib-eye and tenderloin trimmings, grilled over native hardwood and served on a griddled potato roll.

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8. The Crown Tavern 99 Hanover St., Manchester, 218-3132, thecrownonhanover.com The Crown Tavern was opened in 2017 by Hanover Street Chophouse owner Steven Clutter, executive chef Stuart Cameron and corporate general manager Tony Chapman a block away from the Chophouse as a more relaxed and casual alternative to the Chophouse. The burger menu features a classic burger, a veggie burger and a patty melt.

9. Downtown Cheers Grille & Bar 17 Depot St., Concord, 228-0180, cheersnh.com On the Cheers menu you’ll find a variety of burgers, including a hickory smoked burger, a Greek burger with feta cheese and tzatziki sauce, the “Burnin’ Love” burger made with Cajun spices, chipotle ranch and fried jalapenos, and more, as well as a patty melt, a veggie burger and a slider trio.

10. Fody’s Great American Tavern 9 Clinton St., Nashua, 577-9015, fodystavern.com Among its array of tavern fare, Fody’s features burger options like the “Kimchi-Bacon Burger” (made with American cheese and Fody’s special sauce), the “Bleu Burger” (made with blue cheese, slow-roasted tomatoes, arugula and aioli), the “Tavern Burger” (made with aged cheddar, lettuce, tomato and onion) and more.

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NH TASTING ROOMS

sip local Whether you’re looking for your next destination to taste some new drinks, you want to take a tour, or you’re just seeking a new spot where you can hang out with other craft beer or wine lovers, New Hampshire has more and more to offer every day in the way of cool tasting rooms. Here are a few right here in the state you voted as among the best.

1. LaBelle Winery 345 Route 101, Amherst, 672-9898, labellewinerynh.com LaBelle Winery’s tasting room offers both private and public tours, each guided and accompanied by tastings. Public guided tours are available on the hour from noon to 5 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays.

There is also a tasting room at LaBelle’s Portsmouth location.

3. Ancient Fire Mead & Cider 8030 S. Willow St., Building 1, Unit 7-2, Manchester, 203-4223, ancientfirewines.com The tasting room at Ancient Fire features a variety of draft and dessert meads, several craft hard ciders, and a menu of light food options.

2. Lithermans Limited Brewery 126 Hall St., Unit B, Concord, 219-0784, lithermans.beer Lithermans expanded the size of its tasting room last year to hold more than 80 attendees, with typically eight to 10 of its beers available on draft. The brewery has also started to feature a rotating schedule of local food trucks parked outside the premises during its tasting room hours.

4. Able Ebenezer Brewing Co. 31 Columbia Circle, Merrimack, 844-223-2253, ableebenezer.com Able Ebenezer, which opened in 2014, is a veteran-owned brewery that pays homage to local history. It’s named after Ebenezer Mudgett, a New Hampshire native who rallied to fight against the British in what became known as the Pine Tree Riot in 1772. The tasting room is open seven days a week, with trivia nights on Tuesdays, tours on Fridays and Saturdays, and a rotating schedule of local food trucks.

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5. Pipe Dream Brewing 49 Harvey Road, Londonderry, 404-0751, pipedreambrewingnh.com The tasting room at Pipe Dream Brewing is open five days a week.

The brewery holds several unique events throughout the year, like cornhole tournaments, chili cook-offs, Oktoberfests and more.

A 1,000-square-foot event room with eight open beer taps, LED light setups and space for a private band to play is also available to book for birthday parties, corporate events and other functions.

6. Concord Craft Brewing Co. 117 Storrs St., Concord, 856-7625, concordcraftbrewing.com The tasting room at Concord Craft Brewing is open six days a week, offering eight of its beers on tap, as well as a small merchandise area where hats, T-shirts, sweatshirts, koozies and bottles can be purchased. Tours are available Wednesday through Saturday.

7. 603 Brewery 12 Liberty Drive, No. 7, Londonderry, 630-7745, 603brewery.com 603 Brewery was founded in 2012 by three college friends and today features several year-round and seasonal brews on tap.

As of press time, the tasting room is open five days a week at 12 Liberty Drive in Londonderry. But there are plans to move all brewery operations to its new Beer Hall in Londonderry’s Woodmont Commons development, at 42 Main St., by late spring or early summer, according to a press release.

8. Long Blue Cat Brewing Co. 298 Rockingham Road, Londonderry, 818-8068, longbluecat.com Childhood friends Jason Knight and Shane Sorenson opened the Long Blue Cat Brewing Co. in December 2017, in the former space of a chiropractor’s office near the Manchester-Londonderry line. The tasting room is open five days a week, featuring nearly a dozen brews on tap, a small menu of homemade flatbreads and appetizers, and trivia nights on Wednesdays.

9. Flag Hill Distillery & Winery 297 N. River Road, Lee, 659-2949, flaghill.com Flag Hill houses its tasting room in an original 17th-century post-and-beam barn that once held cattle. It’s open every day from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. year-round and includes a gift shop.

The distillery maintains a regular schedule of chef ’s dinners and special releases as well.

10. Backyard Brewery & Kitchen 1211 S. Mammoth Road, Manchester, 623-3545, backyardbrewerynh.com Backyard Brewery & Kitchen opened in the summer of 2017.

It’s open seven days a week and features a selection of craft brews and made-from-scratch food items to pair them with.

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INTERNATIONAL CUISINE

a world of eats From Mediterranean and Middle Eastern to Japanese, Chinese and Thai options, there are many opportunities to try authentic recipes from around the world without ever leaving New Hampshire.

Here are some of this year’s best international eats.

1. Matbah Mediterranean Cuisine 866 Elm St., Manchester, 232-4066, matbahcuisine.com Chef Omer Yasan and his wife Cigdem, who are both originally from Turkey, opened this downtown Queen City restaurant in late 2016. Matbah features authentic Ottoman-Turkish cuisine, with influences from Greek, Italian and French styles of cooking.

Specialty options include the lamb shanks, moussaka, stuffed zucchini, stuffed cabbage leaves, and Turkish baklava with fig confit and vanilla ice cream.

2. Siam Orchid Thai Bistro 12 N. Main St., Concord, 228-1529, siamorchid.net This downtown eatery was opened in 1995 by the Saktanaset family, who have been using recipes for its menu items that have been passed down for generations, dating back to the 1930s. Staples include its specialty noodle bowls, fried rice and curry dishes.

3. Taj India 967 Elm St., Manchester, 606-2677, tajindia.co Taj India, which also has a location in Nashua, specializes in authentic Indian cuisine, even utilizing a specialty tandoori clay oven. There are several specialty biryani (mixed rice) options, lamb and chicken dishes, curries and naan breads.

7. Giant of Siam 90 Main St., Nashua, 595-2222, giantofsiam.com This family-owned and -operated Thai restaurant has been a staple of downtown Nashua for more than 25 years. Specialty dishes include spicy chicken peanut curry, shrimp and squid, cashew chicken with Thai black peppers and more.

8. Ichiban Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar 118 Manchester St., Concord, 223-3301, ichibanconcord.com Sushi is one of the most popular items at this Concord eatery; the menu features sushi bar dinners, appetizers, house rolls and more, in addition to teriyaki, tempura and udon options with chicken, shrimp, beef and salmon.

9. You You Japanese Bistro 150 Broad St., Nashua, 882-8337, youyoubistro.com You You first opened in 1997 and continues to be a popular option for sushi and other Japanese, Korean and Thai options.

Popular specialty options include the spicy stir-fried squid, the green curry chicken and the red curry shrimp.

4. Sweet Ginger Thai Cuisine 6 Dobson Way, Suite E, Merrimack, 424-8035, sweetgingerthai.com This Thai restaurant features an extensive menu of curries, noodles, stir-fries and specialty seafood dishes, like sweet ginger salmon, spicy squid and fillet and fresh chili.

5. Mediterrano Turkish & Mediterranean Cuisine 24 Henniker St., Hillsborough, 680-4337, mediterranoo.com From grilled lamb kebabs to garden fresh salads, a variety of items are made fresh daily at this authentic Mediterranean restaurant.

In fact, most products even come from the South Mediterranean or the West Aegean region of Turkey.

6. Moritomo Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar 32 Fort Eddy Road, Concord, 224-8363, moritomonh.com The menu at Moritomo features a variety of sushi dishes, soups, salads and other hibachi options.

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10. Bavaria German Restaurant 1461 Hooksett Road, Suite C7, Hooksett, 836-5280, bavaria-nh.com Bavaria brings an authentic taste of German cuisine to the Granite State, featuring options like bratwurst, jagerschnitzel, homemade sauerkraut and more. The restaurant is named after the German state of Bavaria, where owners Anton and Monika Berger lived for a time before moving to New Hampshire.

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11. Cafe Momo 1065 Hanover St., Manchester, 623-3733, cafemomonh.us Cafe Momo features authentic Nepali cuisine with a modern American flair, with options that include several types of meatfilled momos as appetizers (including goat, wild boar, lamb and chicken), plus main entrees like cashew-coated haddock and chicken stir-fry noodles.

12. Hermanos Cocina Mexicana 11 Hills Ave., Concord, 224-5669, hermanosmexican.com For more than 30 years Hermanos has been a downtown Concord favorite for authentic Mexican cuisine, featuring everything from nachos and appetizer platters to tacos, chimichangas, quesadillas and enchiladas.

13. Kashmir Indian Cuisine 396 S. Broadway, Salem, 898-3455, kashmirindianfood.com With specialty items like naan breads, tandoori dishes, curries, lamb options and more, this eatery has been offering authentic Indian cuisine for more than a decade.

14. Masa Sushi & Hibachi Grill 1707 S. Willow St., Manchester, 626-9888, masahibachinh.com Masa is located just off the highway near the Mall of New Hampshire and features a wide range of authentic Japanese dishes, like sushi, hibachi and teriyaki, as well as several signature cocktails.

15. Muse Thai Bistro 581 Second St., Suite C, Manchester, 647-5547, musethaibistro.com This eatery features traditional Japanese options like tapas, ramen noodles and tempura, as well as a sushi bar.

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OUR BIG BACKYARD

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Mount Major, off Route 11, Alton. The main trail is 1.5 miles to the 1,785-foot peak, which offers panoramic views of Lake Winnipesaukee.

Pack Monadnock, 13 Miller Park Road, Peterborough.

Three hiking trails and a 1.3-mile paved, drivable road lead to the 2,290-foot summit.

Uncanoonuc Mountains, Goffstown. The north peak is 1,325 feet and the south peak is 1,320 feet.

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Nashua River Rail Trail, in Nashua. It connects Nashua to Ayer, Massachusetts, with more than 12 miles of paved rail trail.

Bear Brook State Park, 61 Deerfield Road, Allenstown, 485-9869, nhstateparks.org. The largest developed state park in New Hampshire, with more than 10,000 acres of land and 40 miles of trails.

Windham Rail Trail, accessed at the Windham Depot in Windham. This 4.1-mile trail is the anchor section of the Granite State Rail Trail.

Mine Falls Park, Whipple Street, Nashua. The 325-acre park includes forest, wetlands and open fields. It’s bordered on the north side by the Nashua River. There are about eight miles of trails in the forest.

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White Park, 1 White St., Concord. The 20-acre park offers a sledding hill, skating rink, baseball field, basketball court, picnic shelter, playground, pool, soccer field and walking trails.

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Livingston Park, Hooksett Road, Manchester, 624-4444, manchesternh.gov. The park features a baseball diamond, a soccer field, walking paths, a running track, two playgrounds and a swimming pool.

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Bear Brook State Park, 61 Deerfield Road, Allenstown, 485-9869, nhstateparks.org. The largest developed state park in New Hampshire, with more than 10,000 acres of land and 40 miles of trails.

Lake Massabesic, Route 101, Exit 2, Bypass 28, Manchester, 624-6444, manchesternh.gov. Features several marked trails that range in length from a half mile to more than three miles.

Greeley Park, 100 Concord St., Nashua, 589-3370, nashuanh.gov. The 125-acre park features hills for sledding, sports fields for baseball and softball, a tennis court and more.

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FINE DINING RESTAURANTS

a well-heeled meal Whether it’s beef, seafood, poultry or vegetarian dishes, here are some of the best eateries in the Granite State where you can enjoy a savory meal using the finest ingredients.

1. Hanover Street Chophouse 149 Hanover St., Manchester, 644-2467, hanoverstreetchophouse.com This eatery joined the Granite State’s fine dining scene in 2005 and continues to be a popular spot to enjoy a fresh rib-eye steak or seafood like clams and oysters on the half shell. There is also a featured wine list of more than 200 options.

3. Buckley’s Great Steaks 438 Daniel Webster Highway, Merrimack, 424-0995, buckleysgreatsteaks.com Locally renowned Chef Michael Buckley opened this eatery in 2005, which features a rotating menu of burgers, steak dishes and more. All steaks are cut and marinated in-house.

2. Copper Door Restaurant 15 Leavy Drive, Bedford, 488-2677, copperdoor.com With a rotating seasonal menu of soups, salads, flatbreads, homemade desserts and house cocktails, Copper Door’s Bedford location features a unique take on casual, comfort-style foods. In November 2017 the Copper Door expanded to a second location in Salem.

4. Bedford Village Inn 2 Olde Bedford Way, Bedford, 472-2001, bedfordvillageinn.com From appetizers like local cheeses to steak cuts and fresh seafood, the Bedford Village Inn features several rotating lunch and dinner menus, in addition to a wine list and a bakeshop.

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9. The Foundry Restaurant 50 Commercial St., Manchester, 836-1925, foundrynh.com Known as New Hampshire’s largest certified farm-to-table eatery, The Foundry features a rotating menu of appetizers, entrees, cocktails, desserts and more, as well as brunch on Sundays.

5. Revival Kitchen & Bar 11 Depot St., Concord, 715-5723, revivalkitchennh.com Award-winning Chef Corey Fletcher opened Revival Kitchen & Bar in January 2017, a farm-to-table eatery with a constantly evolving menu of local meat, seafood and produce. Revival also maintains a schedule of special beer and wine dinners in collaboration with local breweries and wineries.

10. O Steaks & Seafood 11 S. Main St., Concord, 856-7925, magicfoodsrestaurantgroup.com/osteaks Reinventive seafood entrees like the lobster macaroni and cheese, and grilled dishes like filet mignon and the house marinated steak tips are what you’ll find at this downtown steakhouse. O Steaks & Seafood also has a location in Laconia.

6. Surf Restaurant 207 Main St., Nashua, 595-9293, surfseafood.com Chef Michael Buckley opened this seafood-themed fine dining eatery in 2002. It’s his second restaurant, opened after MT’s Local Kitchen & Wine Bar just across the street.

Surf now also has a location in Portsmouth.

11. Granite Restaurant & Bar The Centennial Inn, 96 Pleasant St., Concord, 227-9005, graniterestaurant.com Chef Daniel Dionne creates New American classics with multiple European and Asian influences. Try the pork tenderloin or the scallop and mushroom risotto.

7. Angelina’s Ristorante Italiano 11 Depot St., Suite 1, Concord, 228-3313, angelinasrestaurant.com Angelina’s has been a staple of Italian classics in Concord for more than 20 years, featuring a menu of homemade meat and seafood dishes, pastas, soups, salads and more.

8. Cotton 75 Arms St., Manchester, 622-5488, cottonfood.com Chef and co-owner Jeffrey Paige has enjoyed national praise for his farm-to-table American-style comfort classics and casual atmosphere available at Cotton, located in the heart of Manchester’s Millyard district. Cotton is open for lunch and dinner, with popular dishes like the Retro Meatloaf, made with all-natural beef and pork, and all-you-can-eat mashed potatoes.

12. MT’s Local Kitchen & Wine Bar 212 Main St., Nashua, 595-9334, mtslocal.com Chef Michael Buckley and his wife opened this eatery in 1995 as Michael Timothy’s Urban Bistro before changing to its current name in 2011. The menu features wood-grilled pizzas, appetizers, steak and seafood entrees and more.

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DOUGHNUTS

fresh & frosting-covered There’s always room for one more doughnut at these popular bakeries and shops.

Here are 11 of readers’ favorite places to enjoy locally made doughnuts.

1. Klemm’s Bakery 29 Indian Rock Road, Windham, 437-8810, klemmsbakery.com Klemm’s features more than 40 varieties of homemade doughnuts that you can get at the shop individually, or by the dozen. Flavors include chocolate frosted, vanilla cream filled, Boston cream, glazed jelly and more.

3. Crosby Bakery 51 E. Pearl St., Nashua, 882-1851, crosbybakerynh.com Homemade doughnuts like cider, chocolate, lemon-filled and raspberry-filled are among the many staples of this downtown Nashua bakery, which has been family-owned and -operated since 1947.

2. Brothers Donuts 426 Central St., Franklin, 934-6678, facebook.com/brothersdonuts.com For more than 35 years, this doughnut shop has been making fresh hand-cut doughnuts daily, with flavors like chocolate, jelly and apple cinnamon.

4. The Local Moose Cafe 124 Queen City Ave., Manchester, 232-2669, thelocalmoosecafe.com The Local Moose cafe features fresh homemade brioche doughnuts available in a variety of flavors every Saturday and Sunday that rotate seasonally. Among its most popular doughnuts is the maple bacon, featuring local maple syrup and bacon from North Country Smokehouse.

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5. The Bakeshop on Kelley Street 171 Kelley St., Manchester, 624-3500, thebakeshoponkelleystreet.com This West Side bakery, which opened in 2010, makes all of its doughnuts in house, with a focus on local ingredients and flavors that rotate out.

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6. Cider Bellies Donuts Moulton Farm, 18 Quarry Road, Meredith, 707-9657, ciderbelliesdoughnuts.com Known for its signature cinnamon and sugar cider doughnut, Cider Bellies also features a variety of other seasonal toppings and drizzles, like chocolate, maple and bacon and strawberry lemonade.

7. Chichester Country Store 257 Main St., Chichester, 798-5081, chichestercountrystore.com The Chichester Country Store’s flagship product is the cider doughnut, which is baked with apple cider in place of water in the batter. You can find them for sale at several farm stands and stores across New Hampshire, usually either individually, by the half-dozen or by the dozen.

8. Donut Love 112 Lafayette Road, North Hampton, donutlove603.com This shop produces Maine potato doughnuts, which are cake-like on the inside and crunchy on the outside. A variety of toppings are available, like maple bacon and toasted coconut.

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9. Goody Good Donuts 235 Union Ave., Laconia, 528-4003, facebook.com/makingholes Goody Good Donuts, which reopened in 2014 in Laconia, features popular year-round and seasonal doughnuts, available individually, by the half-dozen or by the dozen.

10. Donut Fresh Express 112 Elm St., Milford, 672-0298, find them on Facebook This shop is just a two-minute drive off the Milford Oval and features a variety of flavors of homemade doughnuts, like blueberry, cinnamon, chocolate, glazed, French cruller and more.

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11. Carter Hill Orchard 73 Carter Hill Road, Concord, 225-2625, carterhillapples.com/bakery This Capital City apple orchard features its signature cider doughnut, available all season starting in mid-August.

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When the Hippo asks readers for the “Best thing about living in NH” the seasons usually win out — and even winter gets some votes. Perhaps winter fans are thinking about heading to one of the spots picked as Best Sledding Hill, such as the Derryfield Country Club (625 Mammoth Road in Manchester, 669-0235, derryfieldgolf.com), picked as best of the best, or White Park (1 White St. in Concord), named the best of Concord; Mack’s Apples (230 Mammoth Road in Londonderry, 434-7619, macksapples.com), the best of Manchester, or Roby Park (Spit Brook Road in Nashua, 589-3370, nashuanh.gov), the best of Nashua.

Of course, the big favorite is fall — both the foliage and the weather get lots of votes. Maybe this fall you can celebrate the season by heading to one of the spots picked for its Best Outdoor View. Mount Monadnock in Jaffrey was named as the best spot with Mount Major (off Route 11 in Alton) the runner-up and Mount Washington getting an honorable mention.

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air and budding greenery at one of the spots picked as Best Bar with an Outdoor Deck.

The Derryfield Restaurant (625 Mammoth Road in Manchester, 623-2880, thederryfield. com) took best of the best in this category.

Downtown Cheers Grille & Bar (17 Depot St. in Concord, 228-0181, cheersnh.com) won best of Concord, Murphy’s Taproom (494 Elm St. in Manchester; 644-3535, murphystaproom. com) won best of Manchester and The Pasta Loft Restaurant (241 Union Square in Milford, 672-2270, pastaloft.com) won best of Nashua.

Perhaps because readers take our poll in February, summer seems to get particularly enthusiastic votes: “summer time — sunny 80 degree days” wrote one voter. If summertime has you making day trip plans, consider Strawbery Banke Museum (14 Hancock St. in Portsmouth, 433-1100, strawberybanke.org), the runner-up in the Best Cultural Site category, or America’s Stonehenge (105 Haverhill Road in Salem, 893-8300, stonehengeusa.com), the honorable mention in that category. Andres Institute of Art (98 Route 13 in Brookline; 673-8441, andresinstitute.org), the best of Nashua winner in the Favorite Hidden Gem category, is New England’s largest outdoor public sculpture park. The Andres Institute sees

new additions each year during a symposium featuring international artists.

Whatever the weather, you can check out the Currier Museum of Art (150 Ash St. in Manchester, 669-6144, currier.org), which won Best Cultural Site. This museum, with its exhibitions and permanent collections and events for art lovers of all ages, is one of the better known jewels in the southern New Hampshire stuff-to-do crown. When we asked readers about their Favorite Hidden Gems, they made even more suggestions for year-round fun: Manchester Firing Line (2540 Brown Ave. in Manchester: 668-9015, gunsnh.com) won best of the best; The Gas Lighter Restaurant (204 N. Main St. in Concord; 228-8854) won best of Concord and The Craftworkers Guild (5 Meetinghouse Road in Bedford, 472-8109, thecraftworkersguild.org; this seasonal shop opens for short stretches about four times a year).

This blend of art and culture, outdoors and entertainment showcases the great diversity of interests not only of Hippo’s readers but of Granite Staters overall. Perhaps that’s why readers’ second favorite thing about living here is, as one reader put it, the “wonderful friendly people.”

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