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Contents

April 2018

Top Doctors 2018

VOTED BY THEIR PEERS

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50 603 Navigator

603 Informer

603 Living

6 Editor’s Note 8 Contributors Page 10 Feedback

12 FIRST CONNECTICUT LAKE

26 Retail

84 FIDDLEHEAD FORAGING

Features

EARTH DAY

First Things

40 In Their Own Words

Meet award-winning balloon artist Dan Staples of Nashua.

by Kendal J. Bush

42 The Last (Real) Trout Stream

photo by Jerry Monkman

58 Top Doctors

The results of the annual Castle Connolly Top Doctors poll are in. See who made this year’s list.

90 Seniority

16 Our Town

FUN FITNESS AFTER 50

NEWPORT

by Lynne Snierson

by Barbara Radcliffe Rogers

92 Health

20 Food & Drink

DEALING WITH DEATH

by Karen A. Jamrog

SPRING FASHION

95 Local Dish

32 Review

by Susan Laughlin

by Chloe Barcelou

LOCAL GREENS SALAD

FIGHTING FIRE WITH WORDS

by Rick Broussard

34 Artisan

50 The Case of the Incredible Mystery Team

by Rick Broussard

KITCHEN REMODEL

by Amy Mitchell

by Emily Heidt

by Jay Atkinson photos by Joe Klementovich

Can the Granite State take credit for launching actors Donald Glover and Aubrey Plaza (and others) into stardom? Maybe, thanks to a little-known movie called “Mystery Team,” which was filmed right here in New Hampshire.

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If you want the best, then you have to work for it. Our intrepid outdoor adventurers bike to a coveted (and hard to find) fishing spot in the rugged northern wilderness.

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AMEE K. SWEET-MCNAMARA

by Susan Laughlin

35 Blips NEW HAMPSHIRE IN THE NEWS

DINING IN NEW LONDON

by Casey McDermott

96 Calendar WHAT TO DO THIS MONTH

by Susan Laughlin

37 Politics

edited by Emily Heidt

23 Small Bites

IS THE GOVERNOR’S REELECTION A LOCK?

100 Dine Out

FOOD NEWS & EVENTS

GOOD EATS

by Susan Laughlin

by James Pindell

24 Outsider

40 What Do You Know?

RUNNING FOR BEGINNERS

by Kristen Battles

A POTHOLE TOO FAR

by Marshall Hudson

ON THE COVER Dr. Russell A. Strong of Concord Hospital is one of this year’s Top Doctors. See more physicians who represent excellence in NH health care on page 58. Photo by Chris Saunders

edited by Susan Laughlin

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MLK and NH It was 50 years ago this month that Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated in Tennessee. For their safety and well-being, his wife and family retreated to stay with friends in New Hampshire.

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hances are, you didn’t dwell on any of this back on January 15 when King’s holiday was celebrated, but it lends to the irony that New Hampshire was the last state in the country, in 1999, to recognize the federal Martin Luther King Jr. holiday that Ronald Reagan signed into law in 1985.

I was a newcomer here when that debate was raging. It didn’t faze me too much. I grew up in the deep South, so I was accustomed to the ambivalence with which many political leaders viewed MLK. Still, it was surprising to learn that even here in the heart of the far North such matters were still unsettled.

My wife and I happened to be visiting my daughter in Jackson, Mississippi, on MLK Day. The just-opened Mississippi Civil Rights Museum had been in the news regarding controversial plans for a visit from President Donald Trump (who tactfully opted for a private tour).

The day my wife and I were there, the museum was open and free to all comers, a gift from the Kellogg Foundation, so there was a line that stretched half a mile down the street.

It was a chilly day, but things moved along quickly, and there was a festive vibe all around with families, mostly African-American, excited for the chance to properly introduce their kids to the most important social movement in American history (and to refresh their own memories and perspectives in the process).

The museum is state-of-the-art and beautifully designed to convey the passions and the tragedies of that period of Mississippi history.

I knew a few of the stories going in, but even iconic facts are more powerful when collected and detailed in one place. Try reading the seemingly endless list of the names and “crimes” of those lynched in the early years of the struggle without feeling shame that more was not done to stop it.

I knew about the murder of Medgar Evers in his own driveway, and had heard about the abduction and execution of young Emmett Till, but my exposure had always been at arms-length and filtered though the gauze of history. Hearing their stories in a place sanctified to their memories made these characters real, their lives meaningful, their experiences tangible. But the most important thing I took away was the number of other stories, many just as powerful, that I had never heard.

Once you know people, you can’t really ignore them. These heroes and villains (plenty of both) and their struggles are now parts of me and my world. That’s a good museum.

Here in New Hampshire, we have a number of people engaged in a similar pursuit, finding and telling New Hampshire’s stories of slavery and intolerance, and recognizing those who fought to right such wrongs. Portsmouth’s Black Heritage Trail and African Burying Ground monuments are two worthy examples.

A great play by Lowell Williams of Nashua, titled “Six Nights in the Black Belt,” features our own civil rights martyr, Jonathan Daniels, who died shielding a little girl from a racist’s bullet.

It may have taken the Granite State longer to recognize the holiday for Dr. King, but he both recognized and blessed our state when he proclaimed,“Let freedom ring from the prodigious hilltops of New Hampshire” in his famous “I Have a Dream” speech.

Not everyone could visit the Mississippi Civil Rights Museum for free last January, but if you just enjoyed your day off without much reflection, there’s another chance to get to know about Dr. King and the people of that movement on the day of King’s death, April 4.

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Writer Jay Atkinson (right) and photographer Joe Klementovich have teamed up to create several outdoor adventure features for New Hampshire Magazine. Their latest, “The Last (Real) Trout Stream,” appears in this issue. Atkinson, who teaches writing at Boston University, is a novelist, essayist, investigative journalist and itinerant amateur athlete. Klementovich specializes in environmental photography and he’s shot everything from Mt. Washington to the Everglades.

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Photographer Chris Saunders shot the cover photo. He is a portrait and commercial photographer based in Concord.

Learn more at mainstvisual.com.

Photographer and frequent contributor Kendal J. Bush produced this month’s “In Their Own Words.” See more of her work at kendaljbush.com.

Former radio host-turnedwriter Mike Morin wrote “Ayuh.”

Learn more about him and his upcoming book on candlepin bowling at mikemorinmedia.

Chloe Barcelou styled and wrote “Retail.” She is an artist, creative director, stylist, model and one half of B&C Productions. productionartanddesign.com

Longtime contributing artist Peter Noonan created the illustration for “Politics.” Check out his wonderful poster art at etsy.com/shop/NoonanArts.

Brad Fitzpatrick has illustrated our humor pieces (and more) for 14 years. His artwork appears in “Ayuh.” See more at bradfitzpatrick.com.

About | Behind The Scenes at New Hampshire Magazine Magazine Mentoring

We’re lucky to work with great people — from our magazine staff and McLean Communications colleagues to the local companies who help make our publications a reality. Cummings Printing of Hooksett, which is still owned and operated by the Cummings family more than 100 years after its founding, is one such company. Over the course of a few months, Cummings (the longtime printer of New Hampshire Magazine) and three of our coworkers (former New Hampshire Magazine Assistant Editor Sarah Cahalan, Office Manager Mista McDonnell, Publisher Sharron McCarthy, Group Sales Director Kim Lencki and Production Manager Jodie Hall) worked with students and teachers at Hillside Middle School in Manchester to create their own magazine, which is now a continuing program. Cummings donated computers, software, expertise and the actual printing. Together, they all helped the students realize their dream of turning the former teacher-driven newsletter into a real magazine produced by the students. The inaugural issue of The Hawk came out just before our own issue went to press, and the kids sent us an entire box of thank-you notes and cards (some are pictured at left).

It’s gratifying to know we had a hand in shaping the next generation of writers, artists, editors and readers. We look forward to seeing what they’ll do next.

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Recording Purgatory Impressed Again New Hampshire Magazine never fails to impress! Thank you and your staff for creating such an informative piece about the Cordwainer Shop [“Navigator,” March 2018]. New Hampshire Magazine is the best resource for New Hampshire stories [and] activities, and the focus on local NH artists is extremely impressive. Very happy to be included!

Molly Grant Cordwainer Shop Candia

Another One Bites the Dust I am appalled that you chose to glorify the pit bull breed in the [February 2018] issue.

Nationally, pit bulls cause two-thirds of dog-bite fatalities, yet make up less than 2 percent of the dog population.

These dogs have no business being pets in anyone’s household — military base housing plus over 700 communities have banned them. They are simply too aggressive and dangerous.

Please cancel my subscription to New Hampshire Magazine immediately.

Bob Carlson Nottingham

Music Recommendation I have attached a CD from one of the local progressive bluegrass bands, The Bayley-Hazen Boys, which I think Mr. Eisle and Mr. Rick Alger might find interesting [“Preserving the Old Ways,” February 2018]. In particular, “Another Blue Ribbon,” a song about a horse-pulling meet.

If you would, or could, please forward this to Mr. Eisle and Mr. Alger as they might enjoy the CD. Thank you so very much! I hate to use you as a conduit, but your article has no email for either.

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Regarding Jack Kenny’s “Ayuh” — this article needs to be shared with every business owner who uses “The Robot Voice” system [“Ayuh,” February 2018]. Another sentence I hear a lot is “please listen carefully, as our menu options have changed.” I have been hearing that for five-years-plus from the same company. Hell, these people should have to listen to their recordings for eternity, for that is how long it seems I have been put on hold. Also, please don’t use marketing pieces that I have to listen to while I am holding or play static that pretends to be music on hold.

If nothing else, listen to your recording and feel my pain!

Kathy Eid Danville

Getting the Drift

Let me preface this by saying I have subscribed to your magazine for a matter of years and thoroughly enjoy it.

That said, as I was reading through the November 2017 issue ( I have to read my collection when I have time!), I came across the “In Their Own Words” article about Ryan Tuerck. His picture caught my eye, but as I read the article, I was confused. Nowhere is this article did it explain what “drift driving” is.

Obviously, I knew it was a form of car racing, but had no idea what the “drift” meant. All I was able to discern was that it began in Japan and came here in 2004.

I am sure many of your readers are younger and have either seen this reference on TV or a related movie.

I am also sure that there are many of us over 65 who have no idea what this is. I consider myself fairly well-read and with an active social life, but it was hard to enjoy the article when I had no idea what it referred to.

In the future, please be aware that not all the readers are up on the newest sport, interests, etc., and need some explanation.

Linda Hume Gilmanton

Hometown Memories

I grew up in Gorham, NH, moved away from 1968 to 1996 and then returned. I am always amazed by how much I still have to learn about this beautiful state. This is my first year subscribing to your magazine and I anxiously await its arrival each month.

I still love going back home. Many memories. Nansen Ski Jump Winter Festival,

Wildcat skiing, Garnet and Emerald Pools, and looking at Mt. Washington each morning when I woke up. My parents were cooks for the Clear Water Logging Camp up by Errol.

The immigrants from Norway and Sweden helped to build the logging business. In addition, they brought over the ski jumpers training for the Olympics. Great fun. My mom has so many stories about her being the first woman (I believe this is a fact) that cooked with my dad at the camp. She changed those men in lots of ways.

Roseanna Walsh Gorham

Point on Solar Power We were very pleased to read such an extensive article on the benefits of solar panels in NH [“Invoking the Sun God,” March 2018].

We enjoy a 21-panel array that supplies our home’s annual electrical needs.

We feel compelled to clarify one point though. Net-metering does not provide electrical service during power outages. You would still need a generator for those times.

We hope the federal, state and local incentives continue so that more homeowners are encouraged to invest in long-term solar power.

Bruce and Susan Luhrs Weare

Backyard Ducks Last month it was about dogs [“Pets to the Rescue,” February 2018]; this month, chickens [“How To,” March 2018]. Well, for many years, when the children were small, we had free-roaming Peking ducks. As the pond froze over in the winter, they had a house and fenced-in yard. We had to buy shavings for winter bedding. Their eggs were quite large — one duck egg equaled two chicken eggs. Very good in all of the baking.

The issues are getting better each month.

Mary Franklin Cromwell, Connecticut

So, Who Shot Those Shoes?

In the March issue Retail section we mis-identified the photographer of all that cool footware. Fashion editor/stylist Chloe Barcelou was also the photographer.

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603 Navigator “Life, with its rules, its obligations, and its freedoms, is like a sonnet: You’re given the form, but you have to write the sonnet yourself.” — Madeleine L’Engle, “A Wrinkle in Time”

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Top Events 14 Our Town 16 Food & Drink 20 Small Bites 23 Outsider 24

Peaceful Retreat

On the shores of First Connecticut Lake Early riser or not, there are few things more peaceful than watching dawn break over a pristine lake. Jerry Monkman captured such a moment at the boat dock on First Connecticut Lake at The Glen in Pittsburg.

See this sight for yourself at one of the beautifully restored (or entirely rebuilt) cabins, owned since 2012 by Bear Tree. The Glen, a longstanding landmark, retains its old-fashioned fishing camp roots, eschewing TVs and electronics in favor of encouraging you to experience nature. Learn more at atbeartree.com/the-glen.html. nhmagazine.com | April 2018

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April | Picks

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Get Outside for Earth Day

Feeling the urge to undertake some spring cleaning? After (or before) you scour your own floors, consider making our shared home a little bit better by participating in Earth Day events.

Earth Day Festival: Bee Empowered April 14, Auburn

This year’s NH Audubon festival focuses on our native pollinators. You can watch a rehabilitated raptor be released back into the wild, see and touch live caterpillars with The Caterpillar Lab, or join in on a nature walk. There will also be live animals, prize drawings, a build-your-own bird or bee house station, games, crafts, live music and more. Local organizations will also teach you tips and tricks to create wildlife-friendly

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spaces in your own yard. Learn how you can keep our habitats healthy for our bees and everyone else. Held at the Massabesic Audubon Center. nhaudubon.org

Earth Day Garden Cleanup April 14, Portsmouth

Join Strawbery Banke’s garden volunteers and help bring new life to the historic gardens at Strawbery Banke. Bring a dish and enjoy a potluck lunch after the garden work is done. strawberybanke.org

Souhegan Sustainability Fair April 14, Wilton

Learn and share ideas about socially and environmentally responsible living.

The fair includes hands-on workshops, exhibits, live music, a farmers market and more. Held at WLC High School. facebook.com/souhegansustainabilityfair

Kids can enjoy hands-on activities at the Children’s Museum of NH in Dover.

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Celebrate the “Pale Blue Dot”

The Rescue Run in Rye supports the Seacoast Science Center’s Marine Mammal Rescue Team (above).

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Monadnock Region Earth Festival April 21, Keene

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This free public festival is hosted by the Monadnock Food Co-op and is held in Railroad Square. Visit with vendors, sample local food and drink, participate in kids’ crafts and much more. A rain date of April 22 is scheduled. monadnockfood.coop/earthfestival

Earth Day Celebration April 22, Dover

The Children’s Museum of New Hampshire will be hopping with a variety of demonstrations, activities and information about Earth Day. Visitors can get their hands dirty while learning about the Earth, our environment, our local ecosystem and more. All Earth Day events are included with the price of regular admission. childrens-museum.org

Cleaning the historic gardens at Strawbery Banke in Portsmouth

Rescue Run: Race for Marine Animals April 21, Rye

Support the Seacoast Science Center’s Marine Mammal Rescue Team at this 5K. The course winds through the picturesque forests, shoreline and beaches of Odiorne Point State Park. You can take on the timed run, opt for an untimed walk and help out marine wildlife at the same time. seacoastsciencecenter.org

1. Earth Day Festival: Bee Empowered, Auburn 2. Souhegan Sustainability Fair, Wilton 3. Earth Day Garden Cleanup, Portsmouth 4. Rescue Run: Race for Marine Animals, Rye

Earth Day at Churchill’s Gardens

5. Earth Day at Churchill’s Gardens, Exeter

April 21, Exeter

6. Monadnock Region Earth Festival, Keene

Churchill’s Green Thumb Kids Club celebrates Earth Day with several fun activity stations and demonstrations. There’s a fee of $6, and preregistration is suggested. churchillsgardens.com

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OUR TOWN

The New Hampshire Antique Co-op is filled with all kinds of treasures.

Around the Oval

Antique (and food) finds in Milford

BY BARBARA RADCLIFFE ROGERS

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Milford’s reputation as a center for antiques is a longstanding one, dating from a long-gone landmark along the old Route 101A in the center of town. You couldn’t miss it, a great yellow hulk of a wooden building.

Reed’s White Elephant Shop billed itself as “the largest antique and second-hand shop on Earth,” and in big letters running along the front of the store it promised you’d find “any-

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thing from a collar button to an elephant” in its rambling showrooms.

The radically updated version of the White Elephant Shop sits west of Milford’s Oval, an even larger but much tidier emporium of all things yesterday. The New Hampshire Antique Co-op is more like a museum of Americana arranged by an eccentric collector. Glass cases enclose the smaller and more fragile treasures — silver tea strainers, beautiful art nouveau plates, rows of mid-century Bakelite bracelets, elegant estate jewelry, Civil War relics, an art deco tea set.

Beyond are rooms full of furniture — one is devoted entirely to highboys and chestson-chests, another to deeply carved Asian pieces. Treasures lurk in hidden alcoves — like a mirror-studded mid-century bar and an English picnic hamper fitted with all its accessories. Upstairs are the collectibles, less valuable but no less interesting — glass Christmas tree ornaments, aluminum cookie cutters, a brownware bean pot, advertising signs from a long-closed diner.

Our energy wans long before our interest does, so we take a break and walk across the street to the second reason for today’s outing, lunch at My Sister’s Kitchen. If you didn’t know it was there, you’d never spot this tiny restaurant with a split personality.

One menu announces the usual breakfast and lunch favorites: eggs several ways, pancakes, sandwiches, the daily soup. It’s the other one that brings us to Milford: a page of Russian comfort food.

We are comforted just contemplating the list, and deliberate at length before choosing a plate of chubby stuffed cabbage rolls and one of mushroom vareniki. These are the Russian version of pirogi, satisfying dumplings filled with Portabella mushrooms and served in a flavorful sauce of sautéed onions and tomatoes. When we dithered over whether to have our shared plate of cheesefilled blinis with the sisters’ own peach or strawberry jam, the sister who handles the front of the house (the other one rules the kitchen) suggested some of each. We returned well-fueled to admire more antiques and the Co-op’s top-floor art gallery.

There are other worthy options for both antiques and dining in Milford. Papa Joe’s Humble Kitchen began life as Humble Pie, dedicated to preparing fresh-daily, heat-and-eat meals to serve at home, which they still prepare, but they’ve added a menu of burgers, fries and sandwiches. The most expensive thing on it, at $7.29, is a double burger with Genoa salami, onion rings, cheddar and pepperjack cheeses, bacon, jalapeños and lettuce. On Fridays there’s fish and chips and fried clams. Like My Sister’s Kitchen, it’s a companionable place, filled with regulars at lunchtime.

For dinner out, we chose Giorgio’s Ristorante & Bar, the Milford location of the popular Merrimack Greek-Italian restaurant. The Greek

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side of the menu features skewers of juicy chicken souvlaki and lamb shanks slowbraised with fresh herbs and tomatoes. On the Italian side are veal picatta, shrimp fra diavolo and a carbonara of house-made wild mushroom ravioli.

Just east of the Oval, Milford’s sloping main square, Robin’s Egg combines antiques, almost antiques, and restyled and quirky used furniture with new stuff and everything in between that would look good in a home.

Just browsing through its galleries, where painted furniture, vintage lace and collectible décor blend together in livable settings, inspires me to “do something” with my own collections. Or at least to think about it.

Consigning for Good makes no pretense of suggesting an interior décor look, but it does offer lots of furniture ripe for remake. And there’s no telling what other treasures will turn up, from a Pillsbury Doughboy cookie platter to an antique barn lantern. Most of what you find in this shop has been donated, so the consigner’s share can go to a local charity or nonprofit. It’s a good place to bring all that stuff stacked in the garage for a yard sale.

After a quick stop at the Bookside Café at the Toadstool Bookshop for a pick-meup cappuccino, we catch up on Milford’s past at the Milford Historical Society’s Carey House Museum. Here we learn that the bell in the town hall is Paul Revere Bell number 56, one of the oldest in existence. In perusing the exhibits, which range from fine furniture to Civil War relics, we find a

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large collection of tools used by quarry workers and stone carvers, from Milford’s once-famous granite quarries.

There were more than a dozen of these, most in the town’s southeast corner, and they produced a high grade of building granite. The 30 columns that line the front of the US Treasury Building in Washington are from the Lovejoy Quarry. Milford granite was especially prized by stone carvers for its even texture, which took well to polishing. The quarries employed their own stone carvers, most of whom trained in Italy,

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and they were known for their cemetery memorials. Beautiful examples of their work stand today in Milford’s Riverside and West Street cemeteries.

The two memorials on Milford’s Oval, one to each of the World Wars, are from granite quarried here. Although the heyday of the quarries ended with the Depression and the advent of cement as a building material, the last quarry didn’t close until 2006. NH

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Dining Tour of New London There’s something for everyone to love

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college always makes a small town a great town, but there’s more to New London than Colby-Sawyer College. It starts with the drive into town.

Suddenly, after getting off I-89 at Exit 11 and with a left onto Main Street, the beauty of the town starts to unroll. Iconic New Hampshire, the way we want to think of our state, survives here.

Gracious Colonial homes, really built in the Colonial era, are set on high points, allowing for stunning views of mountain ridges to the south, while just a short way out of town on the other end, Mt. Kearsage can be seen lingering to the north. The heart of town is the college, a classic gazebo, a few

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historic white clapboard government buildings and the hospitality of The New London Inn, built in 1792. It could be the set for a remake of “Groundhog Day.” My visit was during a warm day in winter, but as I recall, this town really blossoms in summer when just about every business sets out window boxes to put the finishing touch on Main Street, saying with flowers, “We love this town and you will too.”

But where to eat? Peter Christian’s Tavern was much beloved by locals for years, but recently closed. A massive rehabbing of the building at 195 Main St. is underway, which may open later this spring with a new enlarged bar and dining area, plus inn rooms

above. Hopefully, the new ownership and management will retain the former tavern’s cozy appeal and famous chili. Most certainly, their famous mustard will be the thread linking the past to the present.

While Peter Christian’s faltered, Tucker’s moved into town, and it’s now a very popular breakfast and lunch spot located in the former Jack’s space. Jack Diemar added much to the town almost 20 years ago — his restaurant was one of the first with locally sourced menus complemented by a charming dining space and welcoming seasonal patio space in front.

Tucker’s now carries that heavy skillet, offering “Good Eats. Great People.” Breakfast promises locally sourced eggs for “Bennies” made with their own hash and eggs baked in a slice of challah bread. They offer a real breakfast-lover’s menu, well-executed with homemade hash, artisan breads, locally smoked meats and potatoes browned in bacon fat. But for breakfast, get there before 11 a.m., as the menu turns toward sandwiches until they close at 2 p.m. This is the same Tucker’s that opened in Hooksett in 2014 and branched out into Concord and Dover.

And yes, the staff is really made up of “Great People.” A kind server pointed out to me that there was a sticker on my new pants. Ugh! Waiting for hunger to return, I wandered through Larks & Nightingales, featuring women’s clothing from Tribal. Upstairs in the same building is Nourish, where proprietor Kristen Branzetti takes a serious approach to nutrition by offering natural cosmetics, supplements, local eggs, home-

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Mary Wicenski at Pleasant Lake Cheesecake Company bakes a delicious, rich cheesecake in more than 30 flavors.

There are typically 17 different styles on draft at any given time at Flying Goose.

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made bone broths, butter bombs (a treat to drop in your coffee I was told) and holistic nutritional counseling.

Other shops on Main Street include Allioops! Flowers and Gifts, which has colorful potted flowers ideal for gifts, Artisan’s New London offering jewelry, some of which is made locally, more dress shops, several consignment shops and Gourmet Garden, a store featuring The aptly named Goose Burger at The Flying Goose Brew Pub & Grille

locally produced specialty foods and crafts.

After oohing over the deliciously soft faux fur throws by Donna Salyer at Lady P’s Boutique, I headed to the local coffee shop, Grounds, for real warmth.

Obviously a favorite haunt for locals, Grounds offers homemade gluten-free sweets, a wall of candy by the pound and chocolate truffles in addition to their correctly prepared coffee and espressos.

Sipping my perfectly smooth mocha latte, I remembered ... cheesecake. New London is home to a cheesecake heaven and, yes, it is open until 6 p.m. I packed up quickly.

You know when an entrepreneur can start by selling her cheesecakes to friends, graduate to internet orders and then open a retail location, she has something good going. Mary Wicenski at Pleasant Lake

Cheesecake Company bakes a delicious, rich cheesecake in more than 30 flavors. The best part — you can buy minis for a two-bite taste. How damaging can that be? The case offers a tempting selection with each mini topped with a dollop of whipped cream and lemon curd, hazelnuts or fresh fruit. After sampling a half bite of strawberry-topped nirvana, I headed across the street for nutritional sustenance and beverage.

Millstone Restaurant was renamed Millstone at 74 Main in 2014. Not sure why, it’s not on Main Street, but rather Newport Street, the spur that leads back to I-89. If you miss Newport and continue straight, you can see why people love this picturesque area. New London is probably the “second home capital” of the Granite State.

Squeezing into the bar near friendly locals Marge and Rose, I quickly came to love the restaurant. Seating areas are carved out of the room to maximize good feng shui for dining, with low lights, high-top booths and cozy corners. The menu has a definite Asian influence on several items, and I appreciated the lighter touch. The skewered quail was an interesting take on serving a small bird, and there were other items I wanted to try, but in spite of the lively conversation I moved on to the next location.

Talk about longevity. The New London Inn has offered hospitality since the days of the Concord Coach. Fittingly, the inn’s restaurant is called The Coach House and the logo features our national conveyance of olde. But nothing makes me feel older than young people who don’t know the past.

The sweet hostess knew nothing of previous owners, Bridget LeRoy and her husband Eric Johnson, who invested much into restoring this property. Remaining as evidence are the wooden lampshades created by Peter Bloch, art glass and the Thursday’s Child event series, an initiative started by LeRoy. On Thursdays, 50 percent of the net profits from dinner is donated to a local group. nhmagazine.com | April 2018

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Top: Kristen Branzetti, NTP, of Nourish offers nutritional counseling and wholesome products, such as the chicken bone broth pictured above.

Coming up in April, recipients include the Friends of the Northern Rail Trail, Friends of Tracy Memorial Library and two others. Visit the inn’s website for a complete schedule and to make reservations. The current owners, Bev and Dan

Lake Sunapee Country Club

289 Country Club Ln. lakesunapeecc.com Open to the public for dinner after 4 p.m.

Cataleya’s Caribbean Bar & Grill

420 Main St. cataleyas.squarespace.com Colorful and casual spot for Caribbean and Venezuelan sandwiches and burgers.

Think jerk chicken, coconut flavors and Hawaiian bread.

Oak & Grain at the Inn at Pleasant Lake 853 Pleasant St. innatpleasantlake.com.

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Wolf, are huge supporters of local artisans as well.

The Coach House dining room has all the airs of fine dining with white tablecloths, a fireplace and a wall of windows looking out onto New London’s gracious green. The latest executive chef is Josh Duda, emphasizing French countryside cooking and Asian fusion, all designed within seasonal New England-inspired cuisine. I enjoyed a Caesar salad of Little Gem lettuce with a nice lemony dressing and a pleasant “bourbon smash” libation made with raspberry preserves. The nice couple seated nearby shared a bite of their juicy burger with crispy shoestring fries. That was enough to get me into a burger mood, so I moved on to the next location, The Flying Goose Brew Pub & Grille.

The Goose, as locals call it, is at a perfect nexus for outdoor enthusiasts after a day on the slopes, ice fishing or in my case, shopping. We’ve all earned a good beer, and The Flying Goose brews a broad selection in hop and hue. The beer they could call their flagship, the Long Brothers American IPA, is a clean, West Coast style, but I tried their seasonal chocolate milk stout and found it very refreshing. The European visitor sitting next to me asked for a Bud Light, so without too much explanation, I recommended my dark beauty and she was delighted with the choice.

I was happy to see local sources for their burgers, including dear Carole Soule’s Miles Smith Farm. Soule works hard to get the word out on local sourcing, and The Goose does a good job translating beef into delicious burgers. Variations ran the gamut from a lamb burger stuffed with goat cheese on a pretzel bun to a bison burger with blue cheese and bacon to a beefalo burger topped with a sausage patty and cider BBQ sauce.

That burger menu brought tears to my eyes, but without ado, I ordered one with the longest description and devoured the whole thing. Well-sated, I had to head back, but listed in the sidebar below, in short, is what I missed and could be on your agenda. NH new owner/chef Bryan Leary hits all the high points for taste, presentation and local sourcing. Spend the evening while Chef Leary talks you through the menu for an immersive dining experience. He changes the menu on a daily basis.

King Hill Inn & Kitchen

499 Andover Rd. kinghillkitchen.com Bring your 11 best friends and/or family for a personalized dining experience with your gracious host and chef, Paul Licari. Restaurant is only open to pre-reserved groups or functions for up to 100. Reservations only.

Find It

Flying Goose Brew Pub & Grille 40 Andover Rd. flyinggoose.com The Coach House Restaurant New London Inn 353 Main St. thenewlondoninn.com Pleasant Lake Cheesecake Company 75 Newport Rd. pleasantlakecheesecake.com The Millstone at 74 Main 74 Newport Rd. 74mainrestaurant.com Grounds 370 Main St. Facebook Tucker’s 207 Main St. tuckersnh.com Nourish 207 Main St. nhhnutrition.com Larks & Nightingales 207 Main St. Facebook Gourmet Garden 428 Main St. gourmetgardenonline.com Allioops! Flower and Gifts 394 Main St. allioops.com Lady P’s Boutique 406 Main St. Facebook Artisan’s New London 11 Pleasant St. artisansnewlondon.com

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New London Barn Playhouse 84 Main St. nlbarn.org Season starts June 13 with “Camelot.”

Spring Ledge Farm 37 Main St. springledgefarm.com Beautiful farmstand featuring their own produce, artisanal foods, bedding plants and PYO opportunities for strawberries (June) and flowers (July). Opens full-time in mid April.

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Small Bites Food news and events from around the state by Susan Laughlin

Greenhouse-to-Table

Chef Dan Dumont

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Keeping It Local

Blasty Bough Brewing is now open at the McClary Hill Farm in Epsom.

The farm was part of the original king’s grant to Andrew McClary, who operated a tavern there in the 1700s.

The farm-to-kettle brewery is named for a pine branch, turned amber by the sun, that settlers would use to kindle fires for cooking, warmth or beer-making. The brewery is located on the same hilltop where Scots-Irish immigrants first operated a tavern decades before the American Revolution. “We’re really all about place, about celebrating local flavors, having fun with local characters and adding our own twist to traditional brewing styles,” says David Stewart, head brewer, farmer, keg washer and carpenter. “We want people to come and love the beer, but also to feel connected to the landscape, history and to the flavors that come from right here.” There’s a community space over the taproom where they host a house concert series, classes and other events. Stewart says he’s working with a nearby farm to grow grain, and he’s “endlessly excited about the possibilities of what we can produce right here on this land that will go into our beers. I love the idea of being a farm-to-kettle operation.” See their Facebook page for information on special Craft Beer Week events (see “Event of the Month” for more). You can also learn more about Stewart and Blasty Bough at nhmagazine.com/beer in our latest “Meet the Brewer,” a monthly online-only series.

Blasty Bough Brewing Company 3 Griffin Rd., Epsom (603) 724-3636, Facebook Open Friday 5 p.m.-9 p.m., Saturday 1 p.m.- 9 p.m. and Sunday 1 p.m.-6 p.m.

“I start my mornings in the greenhouses,” says Executive Chef Dan Dumont.

Dumont is lucky enough to plan meals around bounty from the solar-powered, 50,000-square-foot greenhouse at The Farm at Eastman’s Corner in Kensington. The farm is part of Alnoba, a 400-acre facility designed to be an uplifting experience, funded by the Lewis Family Foundation. It’s intended to provide inspiration for leadership in making the world a better place. The main facility is perfect for weddings and their monthly farm-totable experience. Past guest chefs have included Mary Dumont, chef/owner of Cultivar in Boston, and Matt Lewis of Moxy and the Franklin Oyster House.

Alnoba will also host several seatings on April 1 for Easter brunch ($42).

The Farm at Eastman’s Corner Market is open seven days a week with fresh produce from the greenhouses, their own field in season and from other local farms along with artisanal products.

Alnoba, 24 Cottage Rd., Kensington alnoba.org, (855) 428-1985

On Point with Blue Point

Event of the month Craft Beer Week

Anheuser-Busch Merrimack General Manager Tom Jokerst

Anheuser-Busch in Merrimack has partnered with Blue Point Brewing on Long Island to help increase their capacity and distribution points.

The new brewing capacity is part of Anheuser-Busch’s $2 billion capital expansion plans.

Almost two years ago, the welcome center was converted into a biergarten offering fresh Anheuser-Busch products on tap and now a few Blue Point products, including their session IPA, Mosaic. With warmer weather just about here, their outside patio seating under magical lights is a great place to enjoy a little gemütlichkeit with friends.

Anheuser-Busch Brewery 221 Daniel Webster Hwy., Merrimack budweisertours.com/locations/merrimack-new-hampshire.html

New Hampshire Craft Beer Week, held from April 6 to 15, is a celebration of Granite State beer and the people and businesses who make and sell it. This year’s lineup includes more than 150 events at breweries, beer stores, restaurants and bars. As of press time, event planning was still underway, so make sure to check the website for updates. nhbeer.org/nhcbw nhmagazine.com | April 2018

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Spring Into Running The snow is gone — time to hit the road

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ost folks start their fitness resolutions on New Year’s Day, but the thaw of spring is a far better time to begin — and keep — a new exercise routine. The temperatures are ideal for running, and the ice-free sidewalks keep your excuses for heading outside to a minimum.

Running is challenging, especially at first, but it’s a great path to overall fitness, and little is needed to get started.

Tip for beginners

Run/walk/run The first time I tried to start running, I didn’t lack the time or energy and I had youth on my side, but I lacked the patience. I would run at the fastest pace I could manage that wasn’t a sprint, stop after a couple miles, and end up feeling winded and nauseous. Then I would be too tired and sore to run again for a week, and so the cycle would repeat. Beginners 24

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Need a worthy goal as motivation? Consider the CHaD Hero race held in October. All money raised from the half-marathon, 5K run or walk, 10K hike, 50-mile bike ride and Cam’s Course 1-mile fun run benefits kids and families receiving care at Children’s Hospital at Dartmouth-Hitchcock. See chad.donordrive.com for more information.

should incorporate a run/walk/run approach, and there are many couch-to-5K programs that use this method, which can be adapted to your current fitness level. If you are completely new to running, a typical plan would call for a minute of running, followed by three minutes of walking, repeated six times. As your fitness level increases, you will decrease walking time until you’re just running.

help you find the best type for your foot strike and can be a good source of info for running in general. Shoes are your most important piece of running gear and are a good investment. Expect to have to replace running shoes every 300-500 miles, depending on how hard you are on them. Once they feel worn out and are no longer providing support, it’s time to replace them.

Don’t get hung up on time Too many runners (including seasoned ones) are hung up on time. There will always be plenty of people both slower and faster than you. Your pace will gradually pick up over time, but can be faster or slower on any given day, depending on several factors.

Grab a buddy As in any new exercise endeavor, having someone count on you to be there is a great way to keep committed to your running routine. If you don’t know anyone who is willing to hit the pavement with you, consider joining a local running group. Many cities and towns offer group runs for people of all abilities, and it’s a terrific way to make new friends, learn more about your sport and help keep you motivated. NH

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Runner’s Alley With locations in Portsmouth, Manchester and Concord, Runner’s Alley carries shoes and apparel for runners and is a great place to go for advice and information. They also organize weekly group runs, which happen all year long and are open to runners of all skill levels. If you think you need a little extra training before joining in on group runs, the eight-week Beginner 5K Group is a great introduction. Coming on May 27 is the 21st Annual Runner’s Alley/Redhook Memorial 5K Road Race. runnersalley.com Millennium Running Get your gear at Millennium Running’s new retail location in Bedford and then sign up for one of their many races. They organize a huge range of running events around the state, from 5Ks to the Manchester City Marathon. Next up is the Cinco de Miles 5K on May 6 in Bedford. If you find yourself in love with running, consider joining the Millennium Running Club — membership includes store discounts, the Thursday Night Pub Runs, training, club workouts and more. millenniumrunning.com Fleet Feet Sports Like Runner’s Alley and Millennium, this Nashua shop also offers training, group runs, a running club and events in addition to shoes, clothing and accessories. fleetfeetnashua.com

Ted’s Shoe & Sport Ted’s Shoe & Sport in Keene has an expert staff that can help you find the right shoes for your feet.

They also sponsor local races and events — see the website for an event calendar. tedsports.com

promotes fitness education, running and walking events in the greater Mount Washington Valley.

Upcoming events include the Dirty Girl 10K trail race on May 19, the Race for Reading: A Color 5K and kids’ fun run on May 26 and many more. whitemountainmilers.com

Clubs

Upper Valley Running Club A club for all levels of runners offering group runs, track workouts and socials in the Lebanon, Hanover and White River areas of New Hampshire and Vermont. uppervalleyrunningclub.org

Athletic Alliance Located in Manchester, Athletic Alliance Running Club holds weekly group runs for all levels and other events throughout the year. New members are always welcome. athleticalliance.org Coastal Athletic Association A nonprofit running club founded in 1996 with more than 300 members. They offer weekly group runs, plus other events and services to help keep you motivated and healthy. coastalathletic.org Greater Derry Track Club The Greater Derry Track Club of Southern New Hampshire is a great resource for people new to running, and offers a free couch-to-5K running program that culminates in racing the Run for Freedom 5K in Derry NH on the Fourth of July. gdtc.org/run/index.php/couch-to-5k White Mountain Milers The White Mountain Milers is a nonprofit club founded in 1985. This friendly social group

Running in the USA Find many more running and track clubs throughout the Granite state. runningintheusa.com/club/list/nh

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Girls on the Run An organization that inspires girls to find their inner strength and confidence through running in a 10-week program that culminates in a 5K. girlsontherunnh.org Loco Races Loco Races organizes a series of fun events in New Hampshire and Massachusetts. Consider the Stonyfield 5K & Fair in Kingston on May 12 or the What Moves You 5K in Exeter on June 10. locoraces.com

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A modern fashion shoot at the Warner House

BY CHLOE BARCELOU, PHOTOS BY JOEL BENJAMIN

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he Warner House in Portsmouth is filled with lavish details and extravagant treasures. Hand-painted murals adorn the walls and Queen Anne furniture carved by local artisans fills the halls and galleries. Grand staircases with impressive two-story windows lead to oversized rooms intended to entertain patrons and friends. Family portraits by famous artists hang from decorative paneling. Draperies and custom curtains were fashioned to surround grand four-poster beds.

Over six generations, weddings took place. The king’s birthday was celebrated by the governor, who lived here. Private dinners for generals were held, among many other smaller festivities. For 300 years, this fascinating and enchanting estate witnessed the unfolding of history and the foundation of our country.

The styles on these pages were inspired by this backdrop, the newest runway trends and shops right here in the Granite State. This fashion shoot channels the spirits of the historic figures that called this stunning estate home. Relive the past as you explore the fashions of our early American ancestors.

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Opening page (page 26) Left: Free People white Victorian blouse, $59; Saks Fifth Avenue eyelet romper, $25; Michael Kors straw corset belt, $19; wedge espadrilles, $54, all available at Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH; Chanel gold straw hat earrings, $250, from Lilise Designer Resale Middle: Cream button-down tunic, $98, and ruffled lace leggings, $59, both available at April Cornell; black plaid flower vest by Krista Larson; vintage Liz Claiborne black straw hat, $36, and beaded dreamcatcher necklace, $28, both available at the Cotillion Bureau at Lady Pickwick’s; Stuart Weitzman cork wedges, $139, from Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH Right: Linen old roses wee dress

by Krista Larson, $181; white pantaloon romper, $79, from April Cornell; vintage Jordan Marsh square cap, $38, and wood and metal pendant necklace, $24, both from the Cotillion Bureau at Lady Pickwick’s; Handmade by Jaja antique button necklace, $150, from Ruggles & Hunt; Steve Madden pilgrim loafer, $39, from Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH This page: Green leaf ribbon slip, $143; silk Sahara pant, $175; and an embroidered silk taffeta billowy smock dress, $225, all by Krista Larson; handmade quilted jacket, $179, and beaded jewel slippers, $39, from April Cornell; Hermes silk scarf, $219, from Lilise Designer Resale; vintage green hoop earrings, $24, from the Cotillion Bureau at Lady Pickwick’s Opposite page: Hand embroidered necklace by Cecil Leibowitz, $70, and floral Avignon dress, $118, both available at April Cornell; vintage Victorian eyelet petticoat, $98, and L&L Liberty of London collars, $24, both available at the Cotillion Bureau at Lady Pickwicks; Vollers corset, $185, from Lady Pickwick’s; DVF gingham purse, $99 and Sam Edelman loafers, $69, both available at Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH

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Review (Stuff worthy of your time and treasure or we wouldn’t bother with it) Left: Author Philip Soletsky in gear at the Brookline Fire Station where he volunteers.

All of Soletsky’s books are available from local independent bookstores or from Amazon in print or e-editions.

The series’ cover artwork was created by Rachel Carpenter.

COMBUSTIBLE

Fight Fire With Words

A local author takes the edict “write what you know” and turns it into a riveting series of books

BY RICK BROUSSARD

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uthor Kurt Vonnegut wrote, “I can think of no more stirring symbol of man’s humanity to man than a fire truck.” His experience as a survivor of the Dresden fire bombings in WWII provided him with themes for his famous books and even inspired him to become a volunteer fireman after the war.

Author Philip Soletsky, a PhD physicist and Medal of Valor recipient, has spent 16 years as a NH volunteer firefighter in the town of Brookline. Along the way, he has turned out a half-dozen well-crafted novels about what he terms “the insanity of being a small-town firefighter.” Soletsky notes, “One day my pager might go off for a structure fire with people trapped inside, and the next for a dog bitten by a beaver” (an actual call, he says).

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For his Firefighter Mystery series, he weaves the stories and stresses he has witnessed into fast-paced and vividly imagined scenarios as seen through the eyes of his protagonist, Jack Fallon. That each story hinges on a mystery is not really a stretch, since every scene of a major fire is in fact a mystery that must be unraveled carefully, seeking clues that wouldn’t be apparent to the untrained eye. There’s also a philosophical twist to Soletsky’s narrative force. Sixteen years of confronting life, death and the loss (or salvation) of livelihoods must give one time to ponder such verities.

But in the end, what readers are seeking in a mystery is to be “there” at the scene, feeling the heat and taking the risks alongside characters who are real, whose lives matter.

In all of this, Soletsky delivers. NH

Lee Richmond’s well-reviewed first novel, “High on Gold,” was a picaresque set during the trippy Sixties, and it includes some of the most vivid descriptions of the hedonistic pursuits of the hippie era ever published.

Richmond’s knack for describing the tactile and sensual experiences of his characters is in full evidence in this, his latest novel, “They Were Fire” [$17.99, Piscataqua Press].

When Suzanne Danilov, a young, ambitious field engineer for the EPA, leaves her family behind and becomes the incident commander at the site of a massive train wreck, she copes with a cascade of confrontations with other authorities. She also must deal with the scrutiny of the press and the concerns of residents of the small town that is devastated and increasingly endangered by the aftermath of the wreck.

Learning as she goes, Danilov tackles each crisis as it comes, but when she succumbs to the charms of the deputy chief of the local fire department, her own life begins to smolder and threatens to burst into flame.

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A Bug’s Life

Fun and fantasy with polymer clay

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njoy your life. Enjoy your jewelry.

Wise words from bold textile jeweler Amee K. Sweet-McNamara of Andover. She spreads the joy of shape, texture and color across the world with her colorful jewelry design books on soutache jewelry that uses colorful beads and braided cords.

Part of her jewelry has always been built around her own polymer clay beads, but lately she’s been “hungry for more.” At a recent local artisan showcase, customers were asking for ladybugs and bees. She dutifully tried her hand at making small bugs, and her first attempts, though lacking, eventually led to the birth of her “ormolu insects,” which have liquid polymer clay wings for a touch of realistic translucency.

The ormolu name is from the decorative

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metal (usually brass) used in ornate designs on Louis XV to Victorian-age furniture — the richness of detail became the inspiration for her beguiling bugs. With their intricacies and lively frosting-like shimmer, they need to be added to the taxonomic order of the animal kingdom even though they were born in a toaster oven.

Soutache remains her focus, but this doesn’t rule out a bug’s life. She’s been a member of the League of New Hampshire Craftsmen since 2011, and exhibits annually at the Sunapee Fair in August and at the Paradise City art fair in Northampton, Massachusetts, in May. She is also the author of “Elegant Soutache” and “Soutache and Bead Embroidery,” and teaches textile jewelry workshops across the US. NH

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IN THE NEWS

Blips Monitoring appearances of the 603 on the media radar since 2006

Above: Wilson and Bonnie Pike were thrilled to see their own Silverhall Strike Force (left) take this year’s AKC title.

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Left: After his big AKC win, Striker and one of his professional handlers patiently fielded questions from network news anchors about his rigorous schedule, grooming routine and more.

A Kennel Club Champ Born and Bred in NH

This year’s “Best in Show” traces his roots back to a pair of devoted dog lovers in Durham

BY CASEY MCDERMOTT

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fter four decades in the breeding business, Bonnie Pike likes to think she’s developed a pretty good eye for the future champions among the small cohorts of cocker spaniels that can be found scurrying around her home in Durham.

Some puppies, she says, just have “that divine spark.”

“You look for the puppy that puts itself out there, like a puppy that has eye contact with you,” says Pike, who’s been in the breeding business with her husband Wilson since 1975.

“Show dogs have to want to work. They’re like working dogs, in their way, they have to want to do it for you.”

Long before Silverhall Strike Force (known affectionately as “Striker”) was in the spotlight at the nation’s foremost canine competition — beating out 5,000 other dogs from across the country as the American Kennel Club’s most recent “Best in Show,” gaining all of the accolades and media attention that comes with it — Pike knew he was something special.

“He’s representative of everything a cocker spaniel should be. Our standard says above all, they must be merry — and he exemplifies the merry temperament,” Pike says.

“He loves everybody. He loves to perform. He

loves to go to dog shows. He loves people. He’s just a really cool dog.”

Indeed, at 6 months old he caught the attention of an interested buyer at a dog show in St. Louis. Eventually, Striker found his way to a new pair of owners and professional handlers, who shepherded him through the awards circuit — though the Pikes eagerly followed along from afar.

Striker the spaniel was the Pikes’ first American Kennel Club champion — but far from their first prizewinner. Over the years, Pike says they’ve bred “over 250 champions.” (All of their dogs bear the name “Silverhall,” an homage to both a farm Pike admired in her home state of Delaware and to the couple’s silver-gray house in Durham.)

They used to log lots of miles traveling around the country on the awards circuit, and at one point Pike says the pair was on the road 52 weekends a year. Now, they’ve scaled back into a retirement of sorts, hitting the road to about one dog show every two months — but their love for the sport and the spaniels themselves remains strong.

“A lot of people think that a show breeder like myself has great big kennels, and we don’t love our dogs as much — and that’s very

untrue,” Pike says. Many breeding families she knows, including her own, take great care in treating their dogs with compassion, whether they’re raising them to be competitors or household companions.

“I think maybe some people think that we’re elitists,” Pike says. “But we just love the breed.

We love what we do.” NH IN OTHER NEWS: Panda Prowess New Hampshire’s own “bear whisperer” Ben Kilham is lending his talents as a renowned rehabilitator and playing a leading role in a new 3D IMAX film “Pandas.” For his part in the film, Kilham reportedly assists a team trying to help a young panda born in captivity learn how to live in nature. The film is slated to debut at the New England Aquarium in April. • Not “Bode”-ing Well for His Future in Broadcasting New Hampshire wasn’t just represented by the likes of elite skiers Mikaela Shiffrin (who spent part of her childhood in Lyme) and Sarah Hendrickson (who helped to revive the iconic Nansen ski jump after it sat dormant for decades) at the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympic Games. Six-time Olympic medalist Bode Miller was also there, albeit as a commentator and not a competitor — but if the reviews of his stint as a sports analyst are any indication, he might not want to hang up his skis in favor of a broadcasting career anytime soon. One writer at the (famously snarky) Deadspin devoted a thousand-word screed to their disdain for Miller’s commentary, observing, “He is like a vampire that sucks fun and drama out of sporting events.” nhmagazine.com | April 2018

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Election Lock

Incumbent governors don’t often lose

BY JAMES PINDELL

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here are only a few truisms in New Hampshire. One of them, “Live Free or Die,” will remain the state motto and creed. A second one, “New governors will automatically get a second term,” is grounded in history.

In 90 years, only one governor failed at his first reelection attempt. That was Republican Craig Benson, who lost to Democrat John Lynch in 2004. The last time any incumbent governor lost at all prior to Lynch’s election was 22 years earlier.

So, experience suggests that New Hampshire governors are basically assured reelection, and freshman governors especially so.

But when you actually drill down into these races, our history may not actually tell us a whole lot about the future. The consistent thread in those races wasn’t that each governor was especially awesome, or that the power of incumbency is that insurmountable. It was that their opponents weren’t that good, and they started their campaigns too late.

Not until 2018 has a credible opponent

to a first-term governor started so early in building up a campaign. Former Portsmouth mayor Steve Marchand, who ran unsuccessfully for the Democratic nomination in 2016, began his campaign in April 2017, just months after Republican governor Chris Sununu was sworn in for the first time.

New Hampshire and Vermont remain the only two states in the nation with two-year terms for governor. This is one reason why no one has gotten into the race as early as Marchand did. After all, how is an opponent supposed argue it is time for a change when change just happened weeks earlier?

Yet, by waiting to begin, the new governor gets a significant percentage of the two-year term to him or herself, increasing the likelihood that anyone willing to try for the office is a sacrificial lamb — a weak candidate that everyone knows will lose.

The last six governors who won their first reelection did so by an average of 32 percentage points (John Lynch won by 48 points). But what none of those elections had was a credible candidate that started early.

Yes, when Lynch beat Benson he was a late entrant into the race, but Benson was seen as historically wrong for the job and businessman Lynch’s net worth proved exceptionally good at quickly making up ground.

Back to the contest in 2018: Incumbent governor Sununu has maintained an above-60 percent approval rating for the better part of a year. This number is in line with where other successful governors have been at this point. In other words, it is quite possible that Marchand will be another sacrificial lamb.

But at least someone is actually testing the theory that first-term governors get an automatic pass, largely because of how a two-year term handicaps the race in their favor.

Privately, many Democrats say that Sununu has made a lot of smart moves as governor. And the race itself will be defined by issues, personalities and the national political atmosphere — probably more so than by simply when the opponent entered the ring. But at least this election, one side isn’t just conceding the race before it’s finished. NH nhmagazine.com | April 2018

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WHAT DO YOU KNOW?

A Pothole Too Far One fed-up Yankee farmer takes road repair into his own hands

BY MARSHALL HUDSON

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pril Fools’ Day, opening day of fishing season, Easter and IRS income tax deadline day are all memorable dates that occur every April.

But, for most New Hampshire residents, April is also the month known for unpassable roads. It varies a little bit each year with the weather and coming of spring, but typically April is when frost heaves, potholes, bumps, sinkholes, deep muddy ruts, divots and other assorted road wrinkles appear at their worst.

Town road agents and highway crews do their best to keep up with deteriorating conditions, but sometimes they just can’t handle it all and local citizens have to take matters into their own hands. That reminds me of a true story that was told to me by

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Elmer Jackson, the old farmer who owned my farm before me.

It seems that many years ago, Elmer’s grandfather, Old Frank Jackson esquire, owned the farm and was known locally as Squire Jackson. He had a herd of Guernsey cows and ran a profitable dairy farm and did some logging too. He also cut and sold ice off of Horseshoe Pond before rural electricity arrived, but his real talent and love was for ox teams.

Squire Jackson raised, trained and sold oxen, and produced some of the finest teams in the state. He worked them daily in the woods, snaking out heavy logs and using them around the farm to pull plows, wagons loaded with hay or ice, and other farm implements in the days before

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This page and opposite (bottom): Squire with his beloved teams of oxen.

tractors and trucks. Squire Jackson’s teams built up unbelievable muscle strength from their daily work routine, and the bond he developed working with them meant that he did very little prodding or whipping to get them to move. Usually a quiet “gidup there” was all that was needed. It was said that the Squire and his team never came home from the county fairs with less than a blue ribbon in the oxen-pulling contests.

One spring when the roads were particularly frost-heaved and filled with potholes, the local road agent didn’t seem to be doing much about it. Rumors circulated that the road agent was spending too much time on the opposite end of town where a lonely young widow lived, and it didn’t appear that he’d be getting to Jackson’s side of town to repair the roads anytime soon.

Old Squire Jackson decided to take matters into his own hands.

At the time, he had a team of Polled Hereford oxen named Ike and Mike( ’cause they looked alike) and he hitched them up to a drag scoot and walked them up the hill

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A familiar spring sight to many in New Hampshire and New England in general

to the center of town. At the point where Horseshoe Pond Road meets the sideline of Flaghole Road, he pounded a line of 3-foot-long, number 6 rebar pins deep into the ground all the way across the intersection. With the road sufficiently pinned, he walked the oxen back down the hill to the sharp corner in front of his farm at the intersection with Sanborn Road (correctly pronounced “SAN-bunn Road”).

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Rumors circulated that the road agent was spending too much time on the opposite side of town where a lonely young widow lived, and it didn’t appear that he’d be getting to Jackson’s side of town to repair the roads anytime soon. suggested, “Gidup there” to Ike and Mike, and they leaned into their yoke, strained for a moment, and then plodded down Sanborn Road. There was some creaking and cracking, followed by a popping noise and a sudden sharp SNAP! Then the entire ribbon of road all the way back up to the anchor pins at the Flaghole Road intersection lifted off the ground momentarily, fluffed itself out perfectly straight in the air, and settled back onto the road bed without a single wrinkle anywhere in sight.

Every frost heave, pothole, bump and

grind was gone when Squire Jackson unhitched his team and sent them back to the barn. Being a somewhat cantankerous individual, the Squire then went into his office and made out a bill for the work done and sent it to the road agent, c/o the lonely widow on the opposite side of town, demanding payment in full upon receipt for his labors.

Now, if any of you reading this have any doubts whatsoever about the truth and accuracy of this story, then I suggest you go back to the beginning and re-read the first two words. NH

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IN THEIR OWN WORDS

Totally Tubular Photo and interview by Kendal J. Bush Dan Staples of Dan’s Balloons in Nashua has a whole lot of awesome going on. From his business motto (Balloons. Imagination. Awesomeness.) to his everyday outlook on life, he’s just trying to make the world a better place. What started out as a request from a friend has morphed into a full-time passion that allowed him to trade 70- to 80-hour weeks working in retail for more quality time with his wife and daughters. Now, with clients like the Patriots and Adult Swim, Staples is able to pursue his passion for larger-than-life balloon art, and he’s even aiming for a Guinness World Record.

At first, it was a lot of birthdays, stuff you’ve got to do to pay the bills — then came the life-size stuff.

I made a 10-foot Hulk and a 9-foot Iron Man. I had lights in the Iron Man — those were really cool.

There was a giant, 10-foot squid that I made for a someone down in Patriot Place.

Balloons are such an unstable medium. The second you start inflating one, it’s already starting to go. I mean, they’re porous and biodegradable — it’s like they just fall apart. It’s a time crunch.

There’s so much that goes into it — and not just the time of actually constructing it. You have to learn how to construct it. How do you manipulate the different sizes and the different shapes? How is it going to hang? How do you make it stand?

I try to think of myself as more of a purist. I won’t use glue or chicken wire or anything like that.

I can’t believe I’m making balloons and I can support my family. It’s a very, very weird thing, but it’s cool.

The artwork just kind of came. I’m not very spiritual but it came to me, so I appreciate it. However it came, whatever aliens deposited the skills, thanks.

I’m attempting the world record for the largest balloon sculpture by an individual.

It’s going to be a Patriots logo, 110 feet by 80 feet.

At the stadium, if you ask for anything that’s not Patriots, I make a poop emoji balloon and that’s what you get.

Especially now, people need things to be awesome. I say it a lot. It’s a fun word. I say it all time, “awesome” — and thumbs up.

Most people are awesome. If you’re not awesome, I have no problem telling you.

I think everyone needs to be awesome to each other and appreciate it.

BALLOON KRAFT: Staples’ work at Patriot Place helps pay the bills, but also provides some great photo ops.

He had just made this life-size sculpture of Patriots owner Robert Kraft when the man himself came over.

“He’s not a player or a movie star, but he’s like the coolest guy ever,” says Staples. “I just want to hang out with him.” To see more of his fantastic creations, check them out at dansballoons.com.

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The Last (Real) Trout Stream For the outdoor enthusiast, the farther you travel into the wilderness, the closer you get to home.

By Jay Atkinson, Photos by Joe Klementovich

Writer Jay Atkinson casting for one more brook trout on the Dead Diamond River in the last light of the day

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eventy-five miles north of Mount Washington, Route 16 is a bumpy, twisting, rural road, hemmed in by fir trees and interrupted only by an occasional farmhouse shrouded in mist.

Here the peaks of the White Mountain National Forest have been replaced by a vast green wilderness of deserted roads, rolling hills and remote ponds and rivers.

A half mile beyond a defunct general store, we passed a sign that read “Welcome to Maine” and pulled a U-turn. I was riding in photographer Joe Klementovich’s truck, rubbernecking left and right, looking for the entrance to Dead Diamond Road. We hadn’t seen another vehicle for 20 minutes, except for Chris Pierce and his 8-year-old son, Will, who were following us.

Coveted biking and fishing spots are often difficult to pinpoint, but this was ridiculous.

Joe lives in North Conway and had been here before, but even he was flummoxed. Without GPS to locate the turnoff, Joe yanked the truck onto the shoulder of the road, yelling, “Going old school, Will,” out the window as he rummaged around for a map.

Despite the gloomy skies and impending

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rain, we were itching to get started, to kit up, to climb on our mountain bikes and ride into what’s been called the last real trout stream in the state.

When I was a kid, my friends Rick Angus and Dave Frasca and I would rise early during April vacation, pack our lunches, fishing rods and tackle, and ride our bicycles down the steep hills of our neighborhood. Gliding to the tiny railroad depot in our hometown Methuen, Massachusetts, we’d pedal along the cinder apron bordering the tracks, rolling northward into Salem, New Hampshire. Back then we rode 4 or 5 miles parallel to the Spicket River, a deep, black, slow-moving stream that empties into the much larger Merrimack River. After an hour, we’d cross an old fieldstone bridge and steer into a grove of trees, where the Spicket ran fast and shallow over a rocky stretch and where we hoped to land the season’s first trout.

For a certain kind of traveler, every sojourn is a return to the adventures of youth. All these years later, the grownup equivalent of such a pedal-and-cast tour is mountain biking into remote stretches of the Diamond, Dead Diamond and Swift Diamond rivers. I’d been dreaming of this trip since Joe, an avid fly fisherman and cyclist, had mentioned it months

earlier. We’ve known each other for a while and have worked on stories together, but I took it as a compliment that Joe was sharing one of his favorite spots with us.

We were heading into a 27,000-acre parcel of land known as the Second College Grant. In 1789, the state ceded the town of Clarksville to Dartmouth College. But the college sold off the bulk of the so-called First College Grant, and in 1807, Dartmouth received the second grant by an act of the state Legislature. Today, the rugged wilderness area provides top-notch recreation for visitors, including hiking, fly fishing, canoeing and mountain biking, along with cross-country skiing and snowshoeing in the winter. In addition to native trout, the region is home to beavers, black bears, deer, minks, moose, muskrats and otters.

The sky darkening with clouds, we eased along Dead Diamond Road, a rutted dirt lane that led to a grassy parking lot and metal gate. (According to Dartmouth’s website, Below: At about 10 minutes away, Errol is the closest town to the Second College Grant trailhead on Dead Diamond Road.

Right: As the Dead Diamond River gets farther along, it begins to slow and meander, connecting with oxbows and bogs along the way.

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camping, cabin rentals and vehicular access to the old logging roads within the grant is restricted to “Dartmouth-affiliated visitors and their guests,” although “foot travelers are welcome at any time.”

Even with the pattering rain, we discovered that the parking lot was a staging area for the local insect population. As soon as we exited the vehicles, a horde of mosquitoes surged from beneath the trees, buzzing frantically at our ears. So when the sky cracked open and the rain arrived in force, we laughed as we shouldered our hydration packs, mounted the bikes and rode off, happy to be under water rather than under siege.

Darting around the gate, we rose from our saddles and pedaled wildly down the road. Blond-haired and blue-eyed, Will was a 50-pound missile of energy, flying ahead in his rain jacket and bike helmet, hell-bent for leather. He reminded me of my old childhood hockey pal, Rick Angus, barreling toward the Spicket River on his Stingray bike.

After the first mile, the road curved past the Gate Camp cabin, which appeared empty, then crossed the 200-foot Perley W. Churchill Bridge over the Diamond River. The rain had tailed off and patches of blue showed to the west. Atop the bridge, we paused for our first look at the river.

It was like the trout streams of Valhalla — 60 feet wide, studded with rocks and boulders, the gray-green depths embossed with a pewter finish as it twisted down through a country as densely wooded, fresh and glistening as anything I’d ever seen. As teenagers, we’d pitch a tent in Dave Frasca’s backyard on the eve of our fishing excursions, staying up half the night, talking excitedly about just such a place.

After the bridge, the road climbed, growing steeper and rougher in places, sometimes offering glimpses of the river below, and on other occasions flanked by an unbroken wall of trees on either side. Torn between exploring the territory and stopping to fish, we biked for an hour, arriving at an intersection with another dirt road and the first clearing we’d encountered since the Gate Camp. There was a patch of mown grass, another tidy cabin, and a sign indicating that a left-hand turn would Top left: Chris Pierce’s son Will, Jay Atkinson and “Piercy” pedaling into a light summer shower just after leaving the trailhead Middle left: Piercy getting some tent-setting-up advice from his son at Mollidgewock State Park just south of Errol along the Androscoggin River Bottom left: A sweet spot for lunch just off the grassy fire road, Jay jots down a few notes while Piercy digs out lunch.

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put us on Swift Diamond Road, paralleling the river of the same name, which flowed into the Dead Diamond River from the west.

Piercey and I agreed to scout ahead while Joe stopped to give Will a fly fishing lesson.

The road ascended a series of long, rocky hills connected by brief plateaus, too infrequent to catch our breath. Piercey is a jack-of-all-sporting-trades, and together we’ve undertaken many outdoor campaigns, stretching from the White Mountains to Montana and northern California, and all through the rugby-playing towns of North America. Once we get outside, I know what to expect from Piercey.

Every time we reached a flat spot, I’d pray it was the top, but the road curved into the trees and another hill loomed ahead.

“These damned — wheeze — hills are — huff — more difficult — puff — than they look,” I said, my legs churning.

Riding ahead, Piercey threw a remark over his shoulder. “No, they’re as hard as they seem.”

I labored along in Piercey’s wake, and after a short interval, I said, “Now that you mention it, it’s amazing how there’s an exact correlation between how difficult they appear and how difficult they actually are.”

Piercey suggested I perform an action that was virtually impossible, and we laughed, and continued grinding uphill.

When we gained a long, flat stretch where the road grew thick with meadow grass, I spotted a single track off to the left.

There was a wooden sign nailed to a tree that called it “Sam’s Lookout,” and I hollered over to Piercey.

The trail contained a few gnarled roots and rocks, winding upward to a copse of trees. In a clearing atop the bluff, there was a weathered picnic table overlooking a magnificent stretch of the Swift Diamond, located 100 feet below. The breeze had driven away the mosquitoes, and the emerging sun turned the river into a shining silver band trimmed with fir trees.

Piercey and I dismounted, doffed our helmets, and drank from our hydration packs.

The shady ledge was named for Sievert Mathias Jorgenson Brungot, known as Sam, a celebrated local woodsman, fire warden and storyteller. Quickly we agreed to ride back for the others, returning here for lunch.

“Lovin’ those hills,” I said, as we cruised back to the road.

Will is an agile sprite with a quick wit, ea-

For the next hour, I hopped from pool to pool, with only the burbling water for company. ger and able to keep up with the adults. Back at Sam’s Lookout, we feasted on wraps and energy bars and fruit, gazing down at the river. Will began devouring a peanut butter and peach jam wrap, his eyes bright as he listened to our chatter.

“How long do you think we could survive out here?” Joe asked. Tall, loose-limbed and laconic, Joe hardly seems to eat or drink anything, even on daylong excursions like this.

“All of us?” Piercey asked.

“Yeah.”

“We could survive a week,” Piercey said. “I mean, we could survive longer, but ...”

Joe smiled. “After a few days, we’d get chippy?” he asked.

We were looking westward, up the silvery course of the river, with spruce trees following closely along the banks and the dark blue hills silhouetted against a lighter sky. We hadn’t seen anyone on the trail for three hours, and our picnic spot seemed as remote as the moon.

“This must be what heaven looks like,” Piercey said.

Joe went off through the trees with his camera, and Piercey was busy tinkering with the bikes. When I looked up from writing in my notebook, Will’s face was daubed with peanut butter and jam, and he was grinning broadly.

He looked like a remedial Picasso.

Holding up his gooey hands, Will called out, “What should I do?”

Piercey glanced over. “Wipe your hands on that tree, and rinse with a handful of pine needles,” he said.

Will did the best he could, and returned to the table. He’d polished off his peanut butter wrap, an apple and a bag of Sour Patch Kids.

“How about a nap?” he asked me, raising his eyebrows comically.

But it was time to go fishing. Will led the way down the single track; I followed him out, and Piercey and Joe gathered their stuff and came after. Back on the grassy road, I paused for a moment to look around. The afternoon had grown sunny and still, with only the drone of insects over the meadow. Random notes of birdsong wafted out from the trees — a peewee, the scream of a blue jay and a woodpecker banging out a staccato rhythm.

Fresh bear and moose scat was piled alongside the road like mile markers. Riding ahead, Will was barely visible in the tall grass, just his helmet bobbing along.

“Hey, bear bait,” I yelled. “Wait up.”

I reached Will as the others arrived, and then Joe and I forged ahead. On a long downhill, I was going at a good clip, the gravel pinging against the frame of the bike as I hopped over bits of ledge. From somewhere

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above us, Piercey called out that Will had taken a header from his bike.

Joe and I waited on a flat, sandy spot, wondering if it was serious. After a long minute, I said, “He’s a tough nut.”

Then Will appeared with Piercey alongside, gliding down the slope. Will showed me a small puncture wound on the fleshy part of his right hand. Piercey knows I always carry a wilderness first aid kit in my pack, and I tossed it over to him.

“I’m not licensed to perform surgery, but I have stitched people up,” said Piercey, who’s a physical therapist.

Piercey cleaned the abrasion with water from his hydration pack. He patted the wound dry with a sterile pad, spread a layer of antibacterial gel on it, then tore a second pad in half and bound it to Will’s hand with medical tape.

“You know what this means,” I said to Will, mussing his hair. “Ice cream for dinner.”

Back at the intersection of dirt roads, I was surprised to find a pair of white-haired ladies sitting on the porch of the Management Center cabin. Piercey rolled over the lawn and began chatting with the women, who were Dartmouth employees and whose husbands were off looking for the nearest grocery store.

One of the women asked Piercey if he was “affiliated with Dartmouth.”

“No,” Piercey said. “We’re regular people.”

After 10 miles of biking out and back, we found a stretch of river that narrowed, accelerated over some rocks, and broke into deep shaded pools rippled with foam. The river went by in a musical chorus, offering several attractive spots to wet a line.

I hadn’t done any fly fishing since I was a teenager, but Joe spends plenty of time fishing in New Hampshire, Maine and Canada.

He gave me a brief refresher course, and then, choosing a dry fly and moving a short distance upriver, Joe hauled in a 14-inch brook trout with a marvelous pattern of colored speckles along its flank.

“Show off,” I said.

I was standing beside a long, black pool that eons ago halved the giant boulder that hid me from the trout lurking nearby. I practiced my casting with a dry fly, and then switched to a little green and brown streamer that resembled a tiny brook trout. I threw an overhead cast Top left: A lone fisherman out in the middle of the Dead Diamond River chasing small and big native brook trout with just a fly rod and a pair of shorts Bottom left: A lively, strong and colorful native brook trout that was caught and released back into the cool waters of the Dead Diamond River

about 35 feet, letting the fly drift across the strong point of the current. When the streamer reached the end of its arc, I paid out a little more line. Holding the rod tip high, I hooked the index finger of my right hand over the heavy floating line just above the reel.

The fly sank a little farther, descending into the pool. Using my left hand to jerk the line into 6-inch coils, I made the streamer zigzag upstream, just a few inches below the water.

On my next cast, I saw the bright flash of a trout as it struck the fly. A jerk on the rod set my hook, and I pulled in the little brookie, freed the hook from its mouth, and grinned over at Joe. Holding the pan-sized trout with its head upstream to help catch its breath, I released the fish.

Although of modest size, it was the first trout I’d caught in more than 20 years, and the first ever on a fly rod.

Now I had the bug, figuratively and literally.

As the afternoon waned, an invasion force of mosquitoes, horseflies, deer flies and gnats oc-

cupied the river. More than one useful cast was ruined by a palsy of self-inflicted head slaps, like I was one of the Three Stooges. You could make a fortune with the insect repellent franchise for the Great North Woods.

For the next hour, I hopped from pool to pool, with only the burbling water for company.

As I got into my rhythm, I noticed a good-sized trout holding itself in the current 20 feet away.

My first cast missed — too far. By the time I retrieved the fly and prepared to cast again, the fish was gone. But I followed Joe’s advice and threw the fly into the trail of bubbles running into the pool. As soon as I began to jig it upstream, there was a splash and the big trout hit the fly. He darted across the pool, fighting the hook, and then leaped out, a beautifully speckled fish of considerable heft.

But when I took up the slack, the trout was gone. I knew there were plenty more where that came from, and half an hour later, when we gathered on the road to bike out, I was eager to return the next morning.

Since “regular people” aren’t allowed to camp

on the Second College Grant, we took a site at Mollidgewock State Park, a rustic 44-site campground on the Androscoggin River. Piercey and I popped up the tent, strung the rain fly and joined Will for a swim in the river.

As longtime rugby teammates, Piercey and I sometimes squabble like legionnaires in the barracks. Not long after supper, Will fell asleep in the tent. While retrieving something from my car, I dozed off in the front seat, waking up to complete darkness. Unzipping the tent, I crawled inside, trying not to disturb Will.

But for several moments, I rustled around with my sleeping bag, unable to get my legs all the way in.

In a fierce whisper, Piercey said, “Shut the hell up,” and I could barely keep from laughing.

The morning broke clear and sunny, and cooler temperatures had diminished the insects.

Back on the Diamond River near the Churchill Bridge, I was fishing from the shore on one side, and Piercey and Will were directly opposite, while Joe roamed around with his camera.

Piercey likes to think of himself as part mountain goat. Large rocks and boulders were arranged in a haphazard pile from the road to the water’s edge. Clutching a fly rod and wearing sport sandals, Piercey went hopscotching down the jumble of rocks. En route, he dislodged a boulder the size of a refrigerator, darting to one side as it clunked down the scree.

It landed at the river’s edge with a thud that rattled the bridge, and sent out a resounding boom that echoed over the valley.

I called over to Joe. “I make one tiny noise in the tent and Piercey gets all indignant, but he drops a huge boulder that spooks every trout within 4 miles, and nobody’s supposed to mention it,” I said.

That afternoon, we ended our trip at the L.L. Cote Sports Center in nearby Errol, a backwoods superstore peddling everything from groceries and beer to hand-tied flies and live grasshoppers. Huge taxidermic heads stared morosely from the walls, the disgruntled bears, beavers, deer and moose of yesteryear. After checking with Piercey, I made good on my promise to buy Will an ice cream as big as his head.

Sitting at a picnic table outside, the third-grader made a valiant effort but finished less than half, with a Rorschach of strawberry ice cream smeared across his face.

As Will headed inside to wash up, Piercey gazed after him, saying, “This is the kind of trip he’ll remember when he’s older.”

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The Case of the Incredible Mystery Team

By Rick Broussard

The Mystery Team at ease: Actors DC Pierson, Dominic Dierkes and Donald Glover take a break during the filming of the pivotal strip club scene at Mark’s Showplace (aka Ponytail’s) in Bedford.

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Ten years ago this spring, a spunky gang of filmmakers converged on the Queen City and made a little movie that launched some gigantic careers.

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The mystery began over drinks.

“I can’t believe you’ve never seen that movie,” said my friend Josh at a table upstairs at Fratello’s. “It’s hilarious. It was all filmed here in Manchester.”

The movie was named “Mystery Team” he said, and had been made by a YouTube sketch comedy group called Derrick.

Now, I know a lot about New Hampshire, and I think of myself as somewhat knowledgeable about movies — if it were a “Jeopardy” category, I’d go straight to the $1,000 answer — but I’d never heard of this one. My mind ran through the list of movies made completely in our state in the last 20 years. It wasn’t a long list, but for movies filmed in Manchester I could only think of one, a fun little no-budget affair made by some buddies about 17 years ago titled “Nowheresville.”

As soon as I could I checked IMDb, the official ledger of the film industry. To my surprise, “Mystery Team” had a poster, an IMDb page and, wait, what’s that?

An all-star cast? Bobby Moynihan from

“SNL”? Ellie Kemper from “The Office” and “Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt”?

Matt Walsh from “Veep”? Aubrey Plaza, Chris Pratt’s sullen but supportive girlfriend from “Parks and Recreation” (who has since starred in about a half dozen major motion pictures)? And speaking of major motion pictures, could that grinning kid, front and center in the “Mystery Team” poster, actually be the new, young Lando Calrissian from “Solo: A Star Wars Story”?

Just in case you live in a media-free dome somewhere, I’m referring to Donald Glover, aka Troy Barnes on “Community,” aka Grammy-winner Childish Gambino, aka Emmy-winning creator of the FX TV series “Atlanta.” Glover had just appeared looking dapper on the cover of the March issue of Esquire.

He’s probably the hottest entertainment property on the planet right now.

Donald Glover made a movie in Manchester, NH? A mystery indeed.

OK, it was made a decade ago, according to IMBd, but still, the plot was thickening. I found a ridiculously large magnifying glass, put on my houndstooth deerstalker hat and set forth to find more clues.

They came quickly. A perusal of Netflix offerings revealed that I could watch “Mystery Team” in the comfort of my own drawing room, and soon the story was unreeling before my eyes.

The Mystery Team all dressed up for the film’s screening at Sundance: (from left) Dierkes, Glover, McFadden, Eckman and Pierson.

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A synopsis:

Three young wanna-be detectives have earned acclaim for solving neighborhood “crimes” ranging from lost kittens to stolen tricycles.

They even made the local papers with their exploits long ago and still have a cool detective stand made from scrap wood with a sign reading “Mysteries Solved, Ten Cents.” There’s a string tied to a bell in a bedroom, just in case their services are needed. But the detectives have grown up and the world has changed around them — younger neighbor kids swear like sailors, while the Mystery Team seems to be quoting lines from “The Hardy Boys.”

Imagine Encyclopedia Brown, but in a world of hormones, mayhem and vulgarity.

High school graduation looms and their detective days seem to be over when a little girl, Brianna (played by 8-year-old Daphne Ciccarelle), rings their bell with a dime to pay for their services.

The Mystery Team assembles — Charlie: The Strongest Kid in Town (Dominic Dierkes), Duncan: Boy Genius (DC Pierson) and Jason: Master of Disguise (Donald Glover). Although none of the team seems to quite live up to his nom de guerre, all are eager for the mission, until Brianna asks, “Can you find out who killed my parents?”

They recover their wits and take the case (and the dime). Then humor ensues. Lots of humor. The movie is funny, but also very raunchy. There is nudity, offensive language, poop, barf, you name it. Parents and the prudish be warned, but if you can take it, the story is actually pretty sweet and even has a little depth. It’s a coming-of-age story. It’s a moving-away story. It’s a story about the mysterious bonds of friendship.

And with locations ranging from Derrryfield Park to Bunny’s Superette to Stadium Ten Pin bowling to Reeds Ferry Lumber Company to Mark’s Showplace (now The Gold Club), it’s a story about the Manchester area, thinly disguised as the town of “Oakdale.”

The Making of “Mystery Team”

Director Dan Eckman composes a shot.

The filming took place 10 years ago this spring, but the behind-the-scenes story actually begins during a different high school graduation, this one at Manchester Central, about five years earlier. Dan Eckman, then a senior, had written a play and needed some actors, so he called the president of the Central High theatre club, a petite brunette named Meggie McFadden, to recommend a few.

Let’s say they hit it off. She wound up as stage manager for his play and they’ve been working together ever since. Dan graduated a semester early and went off to Los Angeles to find internships in the film industry, so they dated long distance for a while, then both moved to New York for college, Dan to the film program at NYU and Meggie to Vassar.

“The relationship just sort of happened

Above: The production’s electronic “clapper” as seen through a camera monitor Right: The front yard of McFadden’s parents’ house in Manchester during the filming of a scene

along the way,” says Meggie. “I really wanted to work in entertainment from the get-go,” she adds. “Me too,” says Dan sitting next to her at the Waterworks Café in the Manchester Millyard. They are home from Los Angeles to visit family over the holidays. Both seem pleased and a bit puzzled about my interest in their old movie, but were willing to meet for a breakfast interview.

They explained how a shared interest in film and comedy kept them active in the hurly-burly creative scene of New York City. Eckman had met Glover, Dierkes and Pierson at NYU, and the five began to collaborate under the name Derrick Comedy, uploading videos of funny sketches to the internet. Their first one submitted to the College Humor website became popular so

they made more. It was all new back then, and Derrick’s videos attracted eyeballs and started earning some money. Soon they gravitated to an improv theatre ensemble known as the Upright Citizens Brigade, where Matt Walsh, one of the founders of UCB, took them under his wing.

“It was crazy, down-and-dirty punk rock theatre,” Walsh explains in a phone interview. “They were all over it.” The UCB was a sort of incubator for young talent, competitive and brash, but Walsh recalled the Derrick crew standing out. “They were actually very funny and they were kind of humble. They would do tech.” UCB had an annual Halloween show named “Killgore” in which “everyone gets bloodied or killed with exploding blood bags for heads,” says Walsh. Audience members bring plastic sheets to protect themselves. “The boys would mop up blood or do weird five-second parts in the show,” says Walsh.

But the members of Derrick had bigger plans. Monetizing funny videos was fine, but they wanted to make a movie. “That’s the thing we had gone to school for,” says Meggie, “so rather than spend any of the money on ourselves or for beer, we just put it in a bank account and hoarded it.”

As their bank account grew, they collaborated on the concept, and Donald, Dominic and DC started writing the script that became “Mystery Team.”

The crew was accustomed to drives up to Manchester where they could film their sketch comedy quietly and use the family connections of Dan and Meggie for locations and places to crash. They knew their friends from the Upright Citizens Brigade were all young and hungry for exposure like themselves. “UCB had a bunch of really talented, undiscovered people there,”

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“Mystery Team” Memories

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says Dan. “I knew Aubrey Plaza from freshman year at film school, so we had this pool of talent and knew everyone was good. We said, ‘Hey, want to take the bus up to New Hampshire and be in a movie?’” Just about everyone said yes.

This kind of “let’s put on a play” attitude is common among young actors, but Dan’s knowledge of filmmaking and Meggie’s organizational skills set the production apart. They rented serious

Ellie Kemper, who has gone on to fame in the movie “Bridesmaids” and the TV series “Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt,” has a small but delightful role as the slightly dim Jamie. Her best line: “There’s something fishy down at the sardine factory. I think it’s fish!”

equipment from New York and tapped into the NH Film Office for production assistance and crew. “A lot of my friends would show up, and when it wasn’t just me and a camera, it was like, ‘Oh! This is more than I expected,” says Dan. The story itself, while going pretty low in pursuit of laughs (watch the clogged toilet scene in the strip club segment for proof), has some serious elements.

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making a 90-minute series of sketches loosely tied together with a location, so we wanted to make sure the story had real stakes.” The premise of these Encyclopedia Brown detectives growing up and having to justify themselves to the world might have been stakes enough, says Dierkes, but, “on another level, I guess it’s about a group of friends who kind of stunted each other’s growth with this silly thing they wanted to do.”

Spoiler alert: The big fight at the end is about the fact that two of the team are going to college, while Jason (Glover), assumed they would all stay in town and become professional detectives.

“For a group of people who had just graduated college and were looking at real life, it’s not a coincidence that we were drawn to that story,” says Dierkes.

The Stars

They weren’t actually stars at the time, but the potential is apparent in this, the first full-length film for just about everyone in the cast.

The Derrick gang was already becoming internet famous, and Dierkes and Pierson have both remained busy acting and writing, but Donald Glover had a certain glow.

His performance as Jason, the heart and soul of the Mystery Team, is pure magic, managing to infuse his manic energy with comic grace in the most preposterous situations and outfits (ranging from cartoon hobo to top-hatted rich guy — he’s a master of disguise, remember).

Aubrey Plaza’s huge eyes and cool detachment are in play in her role as Brianna’s older sister, Kelly, whose grieving

You and a number of your fellow cast members were players in the Upright Citizens Brigade. What was that like? Matt [Walsh] was someone we all looked up to. Still do. He created something that gave so many people a purpose, lifelong friends and a career.

I will always be forever grateful. I have been involved with UCB since 2000. I was on the last improv team, Police Chief Rumble, at the original theatre. It’s weird to think of a life without UCB at this point.

In what way was the shared experience with UCB important to the making of “Mystery Team?”

In those days, we were all so hungry. We just wanted to hang out and talk about and do comedy. That’s why I loved the Derrick guys so much. They were motivated. A lot of people at UCB would say “Oh, I’m working on this project! Will you do it?” and then they would never do it. But the Derrick guys were always making sh*t happen. One of the videos I did with them I still get asked about on a weekly basis. We shot it 15 years ago!

So your car broke down on your way to NH and the director’s mom had to ferry you up?

Dan’s mom was a delight and a wonderful conversationalist. I remember getting there very late and arriving at a base camp that was a house and they had food in the garage.

It seemed super-professional and I was surprised. They had real cameras!

Any sentimental attachments to “Mystery Team,” any lessons learned from it? I always loved working with the guys from Derrick. As far as lessons learned? Work with people who make you laugh and check your oil regularly.

Finally, what do you remember most about New Hampshire? I was there for about 10 hours.

At night. So I would say if you have the chance to be a passenger in Dan Eckman’s mom’s car for a nighttime drive through New Hampshire, you should jump at the chance.

You may even learn a thing or two.

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They weren’t actually stars Aubrey Plaza at the time, but the potential is apparent in this, the first full-length film for just about everyone in the cast.

Matt Walsh, seen here with Donald Glover in the office party sequence, remembers how surprised he was, not that long after the wrap, to see “Mystery Team” available on the front screen of the Redbox movie rental kiosk at the 7-Eleven near his home in Los Angeles.

is interrupted by the investigative antics of the Mystery Team. She demonstrates some of her range during a brief romantic encounter with Donald Glover’s Jason. The master of disguise has fallen for his client and has been summoning his courage to give her his first real kiss. When she submits to his affection, he plants one on her.

It’s a tender moment, but when it ends and Jason departs, Kelly turns, shrugs and says, “He just blew in my mouth.”

Bobby Moynihan goes nuts as Jordy, the career checkout guy at a local market (Bunny’s), coming off just as goofy and weird (and ultimately lovable) as characters like “Snooki” and “Drunk Uncle” that he made famous on “SNL.” Ellie Kemper, now on Netflix as Kimmy Schmidt, plays the Mystery Team’s biggest fan, Jamie. Like the Team, she seems to come from some other time and place (or dimension), but is as lovable as a spotted puppy in her brief moments on screen.

Matt Walsh’s character, Jim, appears at an office costume party where he demonstrates the sort of stoicism that no doubt came in handy when surrounded by exploding blood bags back at the UCB Halloween show. Walsh acknowledges

that he was well-established, career-wise, and the rare grownup amongst the cast of wunderkinds, but he was there to act, not to offer advice. Still, he admits, “I’m pretty reliable, so I’m sure my experience was a relief for the director.”

Reading over the IMDb cast and crew page for “Mystery Team” only proves what an incredible conglomeration of talent was on hand.

Kay Cannon, who had a small role as a drug-addled moll to a drug dealer, went on to produce and write the uber-popular “Pitch Perfect” movies.

John Lutz, who plays the office foil to Walsh’s Jim, has appeared in film and TV over the years and won numerous Writers Guild awards for his work on “SNL.” Neil Casey, who has a tiny part as “Broken Man,” went on to appear in “Ghostbusters” and “Inside Amy Schumer.”

Kevin Brown, who played the bouncer at Ponytail’s Strip Club, became famous for his role as Dot Com in Tracy Morgan’s entourage on “30 Rock.”

Ben Schwartz, who was called up at 3 a.m. to replace an actor with a scheduling conflict, said no problem and jumped on a bus the next day. He later got a big part in “Parks and Recreation” and appears in “Star Wars: The Force Awakens.”

Production designer Lisa Myers has stayed busy, notably managing art for buzz-worthy films like “Robot & Frank.”

Oh, and even the score of “Mystery Team” has a now-famous composer: Donald Glover, long before he pulled out the hip-hop stops as Childish Gambino.

Anecdotally Speaking

When Bobby Moynihan got the call to come up for the Bunny’s scenes, he took off work from his bartending job,

“Mystery Team” was your first full-length movie. Is it special to you in any way? You never forget your first! Yes, it was so special to me. And such a special time in my life. I was surrounded by my friends and comedy mates from New York. I was in the same class at NYU as the Derrick Comedy group, so it was really cool to work with them on something professional. It felt like we had gotten away with something while our parents were out of town.

Did you learn anything that has been useful to you as your career has taken off? I learned so much it’s hard to remember anything super-specific. But, I would say that working with your friends is important, especially in comedy. I also learned a lot about the Applebee’s lunch and dinner menus as that was one of the only restaurants I could walk to from my hotel!

The young actress who played Brianna recalls that you had a crush on Donald Glover and were excited about the kissing scene you had with him.

True? Ha! What a little troublemaker. I have no recollection of this … but I was of course excited to work with Donald. He is the super talent of our times.

Any clues at the time that you were surrounded by so many people who were destined to succeed?

Looking back, I am not surprised that so many of that cast have succeeded. The Upright Citizens Brigade theater attracted only the best and this is where most of these people came from. I am just honored to be a part of that group and I am so happy for all of them.

Finally, what do you remember most about New Hampshire? I remember the people. Everyone was so hospitable and welcoming. Which isn’t always the case when you’re taking over locations with a bunch of crew and equipment. And it was beautiful! Like I said earlier, I could only really walk to the Applebee’s, but that walk was full of trees and cute neighborhoods! nhmagazine.com | April 2018

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The Mystery Team interrogates its first big suspect in the investigation, Old Man McGinty, who was played by the director’s grandfather George Eckman. Family members not only filled in as crew and occasional transportation, but many are featured in cameos throughout the film.

climbed into his old Saturn and drove it north until it broke down in Connecticut.

Dan’s mom, Amy Eckman, was drafted to drive down and pick him up. They filmed all night, and at sunrise she drove him back to the Sunoco station where it was parked. “I got to my car and was like, well, this sucks,” Moynihan recalls. Fortunately, the car wasn’t too far from a college buddy, so things worked out, but he had to wait three days to get it fixed and slept on his friend’s couch.

“Being in Mystery Team cost me $5,600,” he says. “All in all, I loved doing it and still treasure it to this day.”

DC Pierson says his role as Duncan, Boy Genius fit him pretty well. He admits he used to enjoy the books of “101 Wacky Facts” that you could buy from the Scholastic Book Club in school and he felt proud when informed of his “advanced reading level.” But he may have gotten lost in character. Taking the bus back to New York, he soon regretted not doing something about the “aggressive bowl cut” Duncan wore. He thought he’d just let it grow back in, but wound up at the mercy of the comedy scene in New York.

“It was sort of like coming back from a cult,” says DC. “You’re gone for a couple of months and you say, ‘yeah, we shot a movie,’ but it’s like, ‘did it really happen?’ and all you have to show for it is this bowl cut.”

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Academy of Performing Arts in Manchester, which Dan’s mother had helped create.

The Loft became a kind of headquarters and supply depot for the filmmakers, so Sefel got to know them well and was witness to the challenges they encountered.

“I’m around people running stressful productions all the time,” says Sefel. “I’d always accepted that, when people have that much stress on them, they were given a free pass to be jerks. ... I never once saw either Dan or Meggie take out their stress on anyone.”

The stress wasn’t only on the young cast.

Meggie recalls filming scenes at her parent’s house. “Jason’s bedroom is actually my childhood bedroom and the kitchen as well as the front yard where the Mystery Team

doors all night long,” she says, “but they’re very supportive parents.”

“I don’t think people quite realize that allowing a film crew into your home is like having something between a group of hard-partying roadies and a really destructive small army take up residence,” she adds.

Bryce Boucher, who now works at Red River Theatres in Concord, was working as a grip and electrician on set. “It was one of the most professional gigs I ever worked. The pay was good, they fed us well, and everyone got along,” he says. The longest day he worked was 20 hours, but he was rewarded with a great resume note: “The shot of Donald Glover in the stairwell puking into his sombrero was actually lit by me,” he says. The rest of the electrical crew was busy elsewhere, so they just told him what they wanted. “Simple enough setup,” he says. “Mid-sized kino lamp with a silver fill, if I remember correctly.”

Matt Newton was still the new director of the NH Film Office at the time, but he recognized this was different from the small projects that frequently called in for help with locations and crew. He had heard of Glover and Plaza and the Derrick guys and was impressed from the start.

“They were already talking to the right people,” says Newton. A large framed “Mystery Team” poster still adorns his office and he recalls that the movie has at least one distinction in local filmmaking.

“It may be our only film that has a Red Band trailer,” he says. For the uninitiated, Green Band trailers are approved for all audiences while Red Bands indicate sex or violence and swear words. Try to watch it online and you’ll have to punch in the date of your birth to prove your adultness.

The Legacy

We are Family: This “family portrait” with actors Aubrey Plaza and Daphne Ciccarelle between Hal and Amy Eckman becomes a clue in the investigation.

stand was set up are all my parents’ home in Manchester.” It was friendly and familiar, she says, “so we exploited the hell out of it.”

They shot late into the night for days in a row on weeknights. “My parents just went with it. I know they were completely exhausted at work all week because they had an extremely disruptive film crew loudly screaming ‘action’ outside their bedroom

As much fun as the cast and crew were having with their 20-hour shoots and trips to the Red Arrow for late-night breakfast sandwiches, their real lives were calling.

Donald Glover was still writing for “30 Rock” at the time and had to get back to New York City. His final scene was shot leaving just enough time for Dan’s dad, the late Hal Eckman, to drive Glover back to his job.

Glover already had some buzz in the industry, but when the Russo brothers, Anthony and Joe, famous for their work on “Arrested Development,” saw “Mystery Team,” they realized that Glover was perfect for a role in a new TV series they were developing named “Community.” Glover has been busy, to say the least, ever since.

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Locations, locations

Never has an indy film made better use of the Manchester area for locations. Along with some North End neighborhoods, the following businesses were immortalized by “Mystery Team.”

“That it actually exists, that’s a success, because it almost didn’t so many times.”

— Dan Eckman

Bunny’s Superette on Webster Street stayed “open” late for the filming of key scenes.

Shot at night, Reeds Ferry Lumber in Merrimack becomes a more mysterious environment.

Stadium Ten Pin (now Spare Time Bowling) added a little “Lebowski” to “Mystery Team.”

Many of the crucial exterior scenes were shot in Derryfield Park, across from the Puritan.

Strip club of many names, once Mark’s Showplace and now The Gold Club, was briefly Ponytail’s.

Aubrey Plaza had already missed a wedding that coincided with a day of critical filming. When she was invited to audition for a new Judd Apatow movie, “Funny People,” Dan’s brother, Jeff Eckman, who had been filming behind the scenes, offered to help shoot a last-minute audition tape for her. “We were shooting in a hardware store that night,” Aubrey recalls. “Donald read and improvised with me. I think we were standing in front of a bunch of door knobs or window hardware.” Still, she got the role and her career took off.

Not everyone could stick around for the wrap party, but those who did had a treat in store. Dan Eckman offered to show everyone a short film he had made in his college days — something so bad it was embarrassing. His voluntary humiliation would be his going-away gift to cast and crew. The lights went down and the video began. Soon Dan’s huge face appeared on the screen and he said, “This is something I’ve been knowing I was gonna to do for about six years. Meggie, will you marry me?”

The lights went up. A teary-eyed Meggie hugged Dan and said yes. He put a prop ring on her finger. They kissed. A perfect Hollywood ending.

But everyone knows that Hollywood endings are never the end. That’s why the sequel was invented.

Both Dan and Meggie have successful careers in entertainment, writing and directing. There are movies in the works, including an animated feature titled “Hibernation,” about a bear that can’t fall asleep and a “sci-fi rom-com” that they are excited about. But they admit the chances of a sequel to “Mystery Team” are pretty slim. Just to bring Aubrey Plaza and Donald Glover back to redo their kissing scene would now cost millions of dollars.

“Mystery Team” reportedly cost less than a million dollars to make, small even by indy standards, and IMDb reports that it earned less than a tenth of that.

So, back at the Waterworks Café, I have to ask Dan and Meggie, “Was it a failure?”

“So many ways it failed,” says Dan. “I

“That’s a wrap.” Meggie and Dan seal the deal.

can’t count them.”

“We were 24 and stupid,” says Meggie.

“I think there were a lot of ways we could have planned it better, scheduled it better.”

“Written it better, filmed it better. If I watch it today, all I can do is see the ways it could be better,” says Dan. “I think everything is a combination of success and failure,” says Meggie.

Dan pauses to think, and adds, “When we were at Sundance with ‘Mystery Team,’ I saw some Q&A with Guillermo del Toro, and I’m going to attribute him with the quote, though maybe it was taken from someone else. He said, ‘You lose yourself in success, but you find yourself in failure.’”

“In what way did it succeed?” I ask.

“If someone saw it and laughed at the jokes and enjoyed it, that’s a success,” says Meggie.

“It was something we’d been dreaming about our whole lives,” says Dan. “That it actually exists, that’s a success, because it almost didn’t so many times. I heard a quote once that any movie that gets made is a miracle. I think that’s true.”

So, all it took was a miracle.

Mystery solved. NH Check out this story online for a gallery of other images from the production, plus Assistant Property Master Nick Lareau’s recipes for disgusting (but sanitary) toilet bowl clogs and prop vomit “that won’t make you puke.” nhmagazine.com | April 2018

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Top Doctors 2018

307 Leading Physicians in 54 Specialties NOMINATED BY THEIR PEERS For the 2018 Top Doctors Poll, we selected national research firm Castle Connolly to conduct the survey process. Included are 307 doctors in 54 specialties, as nominated by their peers, who cover a wide range of medical needs from pediatrics to surgical care.

We also asked several of this year’s Top Doctors to share a quotation, goal or anecdote that helps motivate or inspire them to continue practicing medicine at the highest level.

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Top Doctors 2018 KEY TO ABBREVIATIONS Many of the doctors featured in this survey practice in more than one hospital and many have private practices.

Below is a list of the hospitals in the state and their abbreviations:

ADOLESCENT MEDICINE Keith Loud, M.D., M.S.C. DHMC Primary Care Lebanon (603) 653-9663

Alice Peck Day Memorial Hospital (APDMH) Lebanon

ALLERGY & IMMUNOLOGY

Bedford Ambulatory Surgical Center (BASC)

Barbara Lynn Deuell, M.D.

Catholic Medical Center (CMC) Manchester Cheshire Medical Center/ Dartmouth-Hitchcock Keene (Cheshire/DHK)

Concord Hospital (Concord)

Amit Kumar, M.D.

Elliot Hospital (Elliot) Manchester Exeter Hospital (Exeter) Franklin Regional Hospital (FRH) Frisbie Memorial Hospital (FMH) Rochester Lakes Region General Hospital (LRGH) Laconia Littleton Regional Healthcare (LRH) Monadnock Community Hospital (MCH) Peterborough Nashua Ambulatory Surgical Center (NASC) New London Hospital (NLH) Parkland Medical Center (PMC) Derry Portsmouth Regional Hospital (PRH) Southern New Hampshire Medical Center (SNHMC) Nashua St. Joseph Hospital (SJH) Nashua Upper Connecticut Valley Hospital (UCVH) Colebrook Valley Regional Healthcare (VRH) Claremont Wentworth-Douglass Hospital (WDH) Dover

Orthopaedic Surgery

Elliot, CMC, BASC, PMC The New Hampshire Orthopaedic Center Bedford, (603) 669-5454 Nashua, (603) 883-009

John N. Kalliel, M.D. Elliot, CMC Manchester Allergy Inc. Manchester (603) 668-6444

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center (DHMC) Lebanon

Marc J. Michaud, M.D.

PRH Allergy Associates of New Hampshire Portsmouth (603) 436-7897

Children’s Hospital at Dartmouth-Hitchcock (CHaD) Manchester

Cottage Hospital (Cottage) Woodsville

My goal is to treat everyone under my care as if they were part of my immediate family.

SNHMC Southern New Hampshire Asthma and Allergy Nashua (603) 577-3065

Kevin Roelofs, M.D.

PRH Allergy Associates of New Hampshire Portsmouth (603) 436-7897

CARDIAC ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY Connor Haugh, M.D., F.A.C.C. CMC, SJH New England Heart & Vascular Institute Manchester (603) 663-6888

Daniel M. Philbin Jr. M.D., F.A.C.C. CMC New England Heart & Vascular Institute Manchester (603) 663-6888

CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE Bruce W. Andrus, M.D., M.S. DHMC Gifford Medical Center Lebanon (603) 650-5724

Steven P. Beaudette, M.D., F.A.C.C.

CMC, SJH Dartmouth-Hitchcock Nashua, New England Heart Institute - Nashua Nashua (603) 883-5673

Craig Berry, M.D., F.A.C.C. SJH, CMC New England Heart Institute - Nashua Nashua (603) 883-5673

Jeffrey Field Bleakley, M.D., F.A.C.C. CMC New England Heart & Vascular Institute Manchester (603) 669-0413

Robert Capodilupo, M.D., F.A.C.C. CMC New England Heart & Vascular Institute Manchester (603) 669-0413

Wendi Cardeiro, M.D., F.A.C.C.

SNHMC Foundation Cardiology Nashua (603) 577-2039

Robert Dewey, M.D., F.A.C.C. CMC New England Heart & Vascular Institute Manchester (603) 669-0413

Louis Fink, M.D., F.A.C.C.

CMC New England Heart & Vascular Institute Manchester (603) 669-0413

Philip Fitzpatrick, M.D., F.A.C.C. CMC, PMC New England Heart & Vascular Institute Manchester (603) 663-6888

James M. Flynn, M.D., F.A.C.C., F.S.C.A.I.

CHILD NEUROLOGY

CMC New England Heart & Vascular Institute Manchester (603) 668-6894

Jan B. Wollack, M.D., Ph.D.

Gregory M. Goodkin, M.D.

CLINICAL GENETICS

Exeter Hospital Core Physicians Exeter (603) 773-9992

Stephen Hanlon, M.D., F.A.C.C. CMC New England Heart & Vascular Institute Manchester (603) 669-0413

Alan T. Kono, M.D. DHMC Lebanon (603) 650-5650

Robert M. Lavery, M.D., F.A.C.C. Elliot Hospital Elliot Cardiovascular Consultants Manchester (603) 627-1669

Jeffrey Taylor Lockhart, M.D.

Concord Hospital Concord Hospital Cardiac Associates Concord (603) 224-6070

Emil Martin Pollak Jr., M.D.

LRH, Cottage, DartmouthHitchcock Littleton Littleton, (603) 444-9390

Steven Lee Schwartz, M.D., F.A.C.C. SNHMC Foundation Cardiology Nashua (603) 577-2039

DHMC Lebanon (603) 653-9669

John B. Moeschler, M.D. Dartmouth-Hitchcock Manchester Manchester (603) 629-8355

COLON & RECTAL SURGERY John V. Flannery Jr., M.D.

SNHMC Colon & Rectal Surgery of New England Nashua (603) 577-3322

John C. Friel, M.D.

SNHMC Colon & Rectal Surgery of New England Nashua (603) 577-3322

Jeffrey R. Harnsberger, M.D.

Elliot, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Manchester Manchester (603) 695-2840

Russell A. Strong, M.D.

Concord Hospital Concord Surgical Associates Concord (603) 224-0584

DERMATOLOGY Denise Marie Aaron, M.D. DHMC Dartmouth-Hitchcock Heater Road Lebanon (603) 650-3108

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Top Doctors 2018 David V. Ferris, D.O.

Ammonoosuc Community Health Services Littleton (603) 444-2464

Philip Fitzpatrick, M.D., F.A.C.C. Cardiovascular Disease CMC, PMC

New England Heart & Vascular Institute Manchester, (603) 663-6888

Anthony J. Aversa, M.D. Concord Hospital Dermatology Associates of Concord Concord (603) 224-2251

M. Shane Chapman, M.D. DHMC Dartmouth-Hitchcock Heater Road Lebanon (603) 650-3106

James G. Dinulos, M.D.

As a member of the New England Heart & Vascular Institute at CMC, I continue to be motivated and inspired by the patients I meet in the communities we serve throughout New Hampshire and for me, most frequently in Peterborough. My patients make every day interesting and motivate me to be the best I can be both personally and professionally. As important advances in cardiology continue to occur, I look forward to providing excellent care to the people of New Hampshire.

Bedford (603) 663-5270

Steven Brian Birnbaum, M.D.

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Manchester Manchester (603) 695-2850

William C. Black, M.D. DHMC Lebanon (603) 650-7443

WDH, PRH Seacoast Dermatology, PLLC Portsmouth (603) 431-5205

Michael Ciaschini, M.D.

Jose Emilio Peraza, M.D., F.A.A.D.

David Hou, M.D.

VRH, NLH, APDMH Mt. Ascutney Hospital & Health Center Peraza Dermatology Group Claremont (603) 542-6455

Robert B. Posnick, M.D. SNHMC Nashua Dermatology Associates Nashua (603) 579-9648

DEVELOPMENTALBEHAVIORAL PEDIATRICS Nina Sand-Loud, M.D. DHMC Lebanon (603) 653-6060

DIAGNOSTIC RADIOLOGY Elizabeth Angelakis, M.D. CMC, Elliot Southern NH Radiology Consultants Bedford, (603) 627-1663 CMC Breast Care Center

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WDH, FMH Seacoast Radiology, PA Dover (603) 516-1307

Elliot, CMC Southern NH Radiology Consultants Bedford (603) 627-1661

Shawn Rayder, M.D. WDH, FMH Seacoast Radiology, PA Dover (603) 516-1307

Peter van der Meer, M.D. Elliot,CMC Southern NH Radiology Consultants Bedford (603) 627-1661

ENDOCRINOLOGY DIABETES & METABOLISM Ellie Chuang, M.D.

SNHMC Southern NH Diabetes & Endocrinology Nashua (603) 577-5760

Richard J. Comi, M.D. DHMC Lebanon (603) 650-8630

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Lara Joy Levin, M.D. Cheshire/DHK Keene (603) 354-6570

Robert A. Levine, M.D., F.A.C.E. SJH Nashua (603) 881-7141

Mini Mahata, M.D. Exeter Hospital Core Physicians Hampton (603) 926-1119

Sue A. Taylor, M.D.

WDH Endocrinology & Diabetes Consultants Dover (603) 742-1143

FAMILY MEDICINE Barbara A. Bates, M.D. Cheshire/DHK Keene (603) 354-6763

Teri L. Brehio, M.D.

Concord Hospital Concord Hospital Family Health Center Hillsboro (603) 464-3434

Annika Brown, M.D. DHMC Dartmouth-Hitchcock Heater Road Lebanon (603) 650-4000

David Buono, M.D. Exeter Hospital Core Physicians Epping (603) 693-2100

Mayumi Chatani-Hinze, M.D.

St. Joseph Hospital St. Joseph Hospital Family MedicineNashua (603) 883-7970

John Edward Ford, D.O. Weeks Medical Center, LRH Whitefield (603) 837-9005

Patricia T. Glowa, M.D. DHMC Dartmouth-Hitchcock Heater Road Lebanon (603) 650-4000

Scott C. Jaynes, M.D. DHMC Dartmouth-Hitchcock Heater Road Lebanon (603) 650-4000

James Gilliam Johnston II, M.D. DHMC Dartmouth-Hitchcock Heater Road Lebanon (603) 650-4000

Timothy G. Keenan, M.D.

Exeter Hospital Seacoast Family Practice Stratham (603) 778-1620

Keith A. Lammers, M.D.

GASTROENTEROLOGY Jack Thomas Bueno, M.D.

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Nashua Nashua (603) 577-4081

Christopher N. Dainiak, M.D.

PMC, CMC, BASC Granite State GI Consultants Derry (603) 432-8802

Mark Detweiler, M.D.

PMC Londonderry Gastroenterology Associates Londonderry (603) 818-4712

Stuart R. Gordon, M.D. DHMC Lebanon (603) 650-5261

Marylyn Virginia Grondin, M.D.

PRH Atlantic Digestive Specialists Portsmouth (603) 433-2488 Hampton (603) 758-1717

Brian E. Lacy, M.D., Ph.D. DHMC Lebanon (603) 650-5261

Elliot Hospital Elliot Family Medicine at Amherst Amherst (603) 249-3000

William E. Maher, M.D.

Michael A. Pangan, M.D.

Srikrishna Nagri, M.D.

Exeter Hospital Core Physicians Exeter (603) 775-0000

Catherine Pipas, M.D.

DHMC Dartmouth-Hitchcock Heater Road Lebanon (603) 650-4000

Mark Reeder, M.D.

Exeter Hospital Core Physicians, Kingston (603) 642-3910 Core Physicians, The Center for Orthopedics & Movement Exeter (603) 778-7975

Jonathan B. Thyng, M.D. Dartmouth-Hitchcock Nashua, SNHMC Dartmouth-Hitchcock Nashua Nashua (603) 577-4440

WDH Atlantic Digestive Specialists Somersworth (603) 692-2228 Dartmouth-Hitchcock Nashua Nashua (603) 577-4081

Richard I. Rothstein, M.D. DHMC Lebanon (603) 650-5215

Robert A. Ruben, M.D.

WDH, FMH Atlantic Digestive Specialists Somersworth (603) 692-2228

Thomas M. Sherman, M.D. Exeter Hospital Core Physicians Exeter (603) 772-5528

Corey A. Siegel, M.D. DHMC Lebanon (603) 650-5261

Mark Silversmith, M.D. CMC NH Gastroenterology Consultants Bedford, (603) 625-5744

Top Doctors 2018 Paul R. Clark, M.D. Concord Hospital Concord (603) 224-4003

Joseph P. Cunniff, M.D.

I am privileged to have been trained by the best New Hampshire doctors, and to work with many more deserving than I of this honor. I find the academic environment here at Dartmouth-Hitchcock inspiring, and I can’t resist a challenge.

I guess that’s why I do the Ultimate Prouty every year too!

Most of all, the reason I come to work every day is to solve problems for the people who trust me with their cancer care.

We work together to find cures or to gain good control of their symptoms with the best possible balance for their lives.

I am humbled by the hard questions I get asked and love to do research to keep the options for treatment coming.

Mary Dickinson Chamberlin, M.D. Medical Oncology

DHMC Lebanon, (603) 653-61818

Robert D. Thomson, M.D.

HAND SURGERY

Concord Hospital, MCH GI Associates - Concord Gastroenterology Concord (603) 228-1763

Paul C. Bettinger, M.D.

GERIATRIC MEDICINE

Exeter Hospital, PRH, Frisbie, Northeast Surgical Care, York Hospital, New England Medical Center, Boston Floating Hospital for Children Access Sports Medicine & Orthopaedics Exeter (603) 775-7575

Samuel Joel Goldman, D.O. Elliot Hospital, CMC Senior Health Primary Care at Elliot Senior Health Center Manchester (603) 663-7030

Lyn Lindpaintner, M.D. Concord Hospital Concord (603) 224-4003

GYNECOLOGIC ONCOLOGY Leslie R. DeMars, M.D.

DHMC, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Manchester, NLH, CMC Gynecological Oncology at DHMC Lebanon (603) 653-3530 Gynecological Oncology at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Manchester Manchester (603) 695-2900 Gynecology at New London Hospital New London (603) 526-5450

Evelyn Fleming, M.D. DHMC Lebanon (603) 653-9300

Loyd Avery West, M.D. DHMC Lebanon (603) 653-9300

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Dartmouth-Hitchcock Keene Keene (603) 354-5454

Roderick Bruno, M.D.

Robert J. Heaps, M.D. SNHMC, Elliot, CMC, BASC, SJH, PMC, NASC The New Hampshire Orthopaedic Center Bedford (603) 669-5454 Nashua 603) 883-0091

Hiram M. Quitkin, M.D. PRH Access Sports Medicine & Orthopaedics Portsmouth, (603) 431-3575 Exeter (603) 395-9335

Jinsong Wang, M.D., Ph.D. BASC, CMC, Elliot, PMC The New Hampshire Orthopaedic Center Bedford (603) 669-5454 Salem (603) 898-0180

HEMATOLOGY Elizabeth M. Bengtson, M.D.

DHMC Lebanon, (603) 650-5529

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Frederick Michael Briccetti, M.D.

Concord Hospital, Elliot, CMC NH Oncology Hematology, PA Concord (603) 224-2556 Hooksett (603) 622-6484

Marc Gautier, M.D.

DHMC, New London, Norris Cotton Cancer Center Lancaster Lebanon (603) 650-5529 New London (603) 526-5162 Lancaster (603) 788-5045

Portsmouth (603) 436-0099

Suzana K. Makowski, M.D. Exeter Hospital Exeter (603) 580-7658

Donald Byrne McDonah, M.D.

SJH SJH Palliative Care Nashua (603) 882-3000

INFECTIOUS DISEASE Elizabeth Clark, M.D.

DHMC Lebanon (603) 650-4628

SNHMC, CMC Infectious Disease Associates & Travel Medicine Merrimack, (603) 429-1611

Gary N. Schwartz, M.D.

David Jay Itkin, M.D.

Kenneth Meehan, M.D.

DHMC, CMC Lebanon (603) 653-6181

Jill Marie Winslow, M.D.

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Keene Keene (603) 354-5466

HOSPICE & PALLIATIVE MEDICINE Lisa Ann Leinau, M.D. Cheshire/DHK Keene (603) 354-6570

Sarah J. MacDuffie, D.O. WDH, The Edgewood Centre Wentworth Health Partners-Supportive & Palliative Care Dover (603) 740-3330

PRH Appledore Infectious Disease Portsmouth (603) 433-8733

James T. Noble, M.D. Concord Hospital Concord (603) 230-1939

INTERNAL MEDICINE John Alexander Batsis, M.D. DHMC Lebanon (603) 653-9500

Brian Andrew Binczewski, M.D.

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Manchester, CMC Manchester (603) 695-2600

Elliot Hospital Elliot Internal Medicine Londonderry (603) 434-1919

John Fothergill, M.D. North Country Medical & Wellness Colebrook (603) 331-0500

Laura Fox, M.D.

SNHMC Southern NH Internal Medicine Associates Derry (603) 216-0400

Steven S. Levine, M.D. SNHMC Nashua West Adult Medicine Nashua (603) 889-3667

Stephen K. Liu, M.D., M.P.H. DHMC Lebanon (603) 653-9500

Heather Lynn Marks, M.D. Dartmouth-Hitchcock Manchester, CMC Manchester (603) 695-2600

M.T. Charisse Marquez, M.D. Dartmouth-Hitchcock Manchester, CMC Manchester (603) 695-2600

Kevin Y. Pho, M.D. SJH SJH Adult Medicine Nashua (603) 891-4500

Donald E. Reape, M.D. SJH SJH Internal Medicine Nashua (603) 595-3614

Kevin A. Silva, M.D., F.A.C.P.

LRH North Country Healthcare Littleton, (603) 444-2002

Lijun Song, M.D., Ph.D.

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Manchester, CMC Manchester (603) 695-2600

Congratulations to all our Core PhysiCians Who Were named “ToP DoCs” this Year These physicians are representative of the excellent providers throughout Core Physicians’ primary and specialty care network. Together, we provide comprehensive, patient-centered care throughout the Seacoast.

alexandra Bonesho, MD Core Pediatrics & adolescent medicine

Peter ihm, MD Core Physicians Comprehensive otolaryngology & audiology

John Brennan, MD Core Pulmonary & Critical Care medicine

Timothy Keenan, MD Core Physicians, Family medicine

David Buono, MD Core Physicians, Family medicine

Daniel Kunz, Do Core rheumatology

Mark reeder, MD Core Physicians, Family medicine

steven Loh, MD Core Pediatrics & adolescent medicine

Christopher roseberry, MD, FaCs Core general surgery

Mini Mahata, MD Core endocrinology

Thomas sherman, MD Core gastroenterology

suzana Makowski, MD Palliative Care Core Physicians

Geoffrey Starr, MD Core neurology

a. neil Clerk, MD Core orthopedics Paul Deranian, MD Core Pulmonary & Critical Care medicine eileen Forrest, MD Core Pediatrics & adolescent medicine Gregory Goodkin, MD Core Cardiology

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Thomas McGovern, MD Core orthopedics

roger nowak, MD Core orthopedics Michael Pangan, MD Core Physicians, Family medicine

Jay swett, MD, FaCs Core general surgery

Congratulations to all

Top Doctors 2018

Concord Hospital Medical Group

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Practicing medicine allows me to interact with a wide variety of people; the patients and families of course, but also all of the different people who work at Concord Hospital. I'm inspired by the opportunity to try to make a difference in people's lives.

Concord Hospital is proud of their work with our regional health system.

Dr. Teri L. Brehio

Russel A. Strong, M.D.

FAMILY MEDICINE

Colon & Rectal Surgery Concord Hospital Concord Surgical Associates Concord, (603) 224-0584

Dr. Paul Clark INTERNAL MEDICINE

Dr. Stephen P. Imgrund PULMONARY DISE ASE

2018 Dr. Lyn Lindpaintner GERIATRIC MEDICINE

Dr. Jeffrey Lockhart C ARDIOVASCUL AR DISE ASE

Dr. James T. Noble INFEC TIOUS DISE ASE

Dr. William Santis UROLOGY

Dr. Wayne K. Stadelmann PL ASTIC SURGERY

Dr. Russell A. Strong COLON & REC TAL SURGERY

Dr. Tanja VanderLinde INTERNAL MEDICINE

290+ Providers. 29 Locations. 25+ Specialties To become our patient, call (603) 224-7879 or visit concordhospital.org to learn more.

Vijaya Upadrasta, M.D. Dartmouth-Hitchcock Manchester Manchester (603) 695-2600

Tanja VanderLinde, M.D. Concord Hospital Concord (603) 224-4003

INTERVENTIONAL CARDIOLOGY Jonathan Bridges, M.D., F.A.C.C.

York Hospital, PRH Cardiovascular Care of NH and York York, Maine (207) 363-6136 Newington (603) 431-6691

Jeffrey Colnes, M.D., F.A.C.C.

York Hospital, PRH Cardiovascular Care of NH and York Newington (603) 431-6691 York, Maine (207) 363-6136 Wells, Maine (207) 363-6136

John E. Jayne, M.D. DHMC Lebanon (603) 650-5724

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WDH The Center for Medical Genetics Dover (603) 516-0092

MEDICAL ONCOLOGY Bradley Arrick, M.D., Ph.D. DHMC, CMC Lebanon (603) 653-6181

Mary Dickinson Chamberlin, M.D. DHMC Lebanon (603) 653-6181

Konstantin Dragnev, M.D. DHMC Cancer Center Lebanon (603) 650-6345

Kathryn C. Hourdequin, M.D. DHMC Lebanon (603) 650-9474

Peter A. Kaufman, M.D. DHMC Lebanon (603) 653-6181

Gautami Rao, M.D.

MATERNAL & FETAL MEDICINE

SNHMC Foundation Hematology/ Oncology Nashua (603) 886-7900

Emily R. Baker, M.D.

Keisuke Shirai, M.D., M.Sc.

DHMC, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Nashua Lebanon (603) 653-9300 Nashua (603) 577-4300

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Jeffrey R. Johnson, M.D.

DHMC Lebanon (603) 650-5534

NEONATAL-PERINATAL MEDICINE James E. Gray, M.D., M.S. DHMC Lebanon (603) 653-6063

Steven A. Ringer, M.D., Ph.D. DHMC, CMC Lebanon (603) 653-6063

NEPHROLOGY Kulli M. Barrett, M.D.

FMH, PRH Seacoast Kidney & Hypertension Specialists Portsmouth, (603) 436-3433

Peter Cheung, M.D.

Elliot, CMC Nephrology Associates, PA Manchester (603) 641-5800

Michael Casimir Danielski, M.D.

FMH, PRH Seacoast Kidney & Hypertension Specialists Rochester (603) 332-7276

Sean W. Fitzpatrick, M.D. SNHMC, SJH, CMC Southern NH Nephrology & Hypertension Nashua (603) 577-5377

Sucharit Joshi, M.D.

FMH, PRH Seacoast Kidney & Hypertension Specialists Portsmouth (603) 436-3433

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Naresh Matta, M.D. FMH, PRH Seacoast Kidney & Hypertension Specialists Portsmouth (603) 436-3433

Brian D. Remillard, M.D. DHMC Lebanon (603) 653-3830

Ana Stankovic, M.D. PMC, Holy Family Hospital Center for Kidney and Metabolic Disorders Salem (603) 890-2771

NEUROLOGICAL SURGERY N. Ross Jenkins, M.D.

Elliot, Concord Hospital, CMC NH NeuroSpine Institute Bedford (603) 472-8888 Concord (603) 225-6674

Hulda B. Magnadottir, M.D.

APDMH Upper Valley Neurology Neurosurgery Lebanon (603) 448-0447

Henry Pallatroni, M.D. PRH Coastal NH Neurosurgery Portsmouth (603) 433-4666 Derry (603) 433-4666

Harold J. Pikus, M.D.

APDMH, New London Upper Valley Neurology Neurosurgery Lebanon (603) 448-0447

Nathan E. Simmons, M.D. DHMC Lebanon (603) 650-5109

Paul P. Wang, M.D. Concord Hospital, CMC, Elliot

New Hampshire NeuroSpine Institute Bedford (603) 472-8888

NEUROLOGY Jeffrey Allen Cohen, M.D.

DHMC Lebanon (603) 650-5104

Barbara C. Jobst, M.D. DHMC Lebanon (603) 650-5104

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Keith McAvoy, M.D. DHMC, CMC Manchester (603) 695-2940

Lara K. Ronan, M.D. DHMC Lebanon (603) 650-5104

Geoffrey Starr, M.D. Exeter Hospital Core Physicians Exeter (603) 772-0345 Portsmouth (603) 772-0345

Vijay M. Thadani, M.D., Ph.D. DHMC Lebanon (603) 650-5104

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Danielle Albushies, M.D.

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Mark A. Conway, M.D., F.A.C.O.G. SJH SJH OB/GYN Merrimack (603) 883-3365

Lara C. Hanlon, M.D., F.A.C.O.G. CMC, Elliot Bedford Commons OB/GYN, PA Bedford (603) 668-4646

Kenneth R. Herr, M.D. Elliot Hospital Bedford Commons OB/GYN, PA Bedford (603) 668-4646

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David R. Levene, M.D. MCH Monadnock OB/GYN Peterborough, (603) 924-9444

Kelly M. MacMillan, M.D.

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Karen Kay Maynard, M.D., F.A.C.O.G. SNHMC Women’s Care of Nashua Nashua (603) 577-3100

Heidi Meinz, M.D.

Elliot Hospital Manchester Obstetrical Associates, PA Manchester (603) 622-3162

Deborah Ann Mueller, M.D.

FMH Caring Partners Obstetrics & Gynecology Rochester (603) 335-6988

Sonja Nelson, M.D.

PRH Harbour Women’s Health Portsmouth (603) 431-6011

Polyxeni S. Rounds, M.D., F.A.C.O.G. Elliot, CMC Bedford Commons OB/GYN, PA Bedford (603) 668-4646

Jeffrey M. Segil, M.D. WDH Dover Women’s Health Dover (603) 742-2424

Jennifer Weidner, M.D., F.A.C.O.G. Elliot, CMC Bedford Commons OB/GYN, PA Bedford (603) 668-4646

Fletcher R. Wilson, M.D., F.A.C.O.G. Elliot, CMC Bedford Commons OB/GYN, PA Bedford (603) 668-4646

OCCUPATIONAL MEDICINE Phillip B. Collins, M.D.

APDMH Occupational Health Services Lebanon (603) 448-7459

Robert K. McLellan, M.D., M.P.H DHMC Lebanon (603) 653-3850

William Windler, M.D. Elliot Hospital, CMC The Doctor’s Office NH Manchester (603) 625-1724

OPHTHALMOLOGY Anthony J. Correnti, M.D.

Elliot, CMC New Hampshire Eye Associates Manchester (603) 669-3925

Warren Goldblatt, M.D.

PRH, FMH Eyesight Ophthalmic Services Portsmouth (603) 436-1773

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Patrick James Morhun, M.D., F.A.C.S.

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George J. Shaker, M.D.

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David Alan Weinberg, M.D.

Concord Hospital Concord Eye Center Concord (603) 224-2020

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DHMC Spine Center Lebanon (603) 650-2225

Uri Michael Ahn, M.D.

CMC, Elliot New Hampshire NeuroSpine Institute Bedford (603) 472-8888

Eric Arvidson, M.D. Holy Family Hospital, PMC Essex Orthopaedics & Optima Sports Salem (603) 898-2244

John-Erik Bell, M.D. DHMC Lebanon (603) 650-5133

Eric R. Benson, M.D. Elliot, CMC, PMC, BASC The New Hampshire Orthopaedic Center Bedford (603) 883-0091 Londonderry (603) 434-3118

A. Neil Clerk, M.D. Exeter Hospital Core Physicians, The Center for Orthopedics & Movement Exeter (603) 778-7975

Jeffrey Clingman, M.D.

LRGH, FRH Advanced Orthopaedic Specialists Gilford (603) 528-9100

Alexander David Davis, M.D.

PRH Access Sports Medicine & Orthopaedics Portsmouth (603) 431-3575 Exeter (603) 775-7575

Stephen J. Fox, M.D. Concord Hospital Concord Orthopaedics Concord (603) 224-3368

Cherie Holmes, M.D. Dartmouth - Hitchcock Medical Center Dartmouth-Hitchcock Kenne Keene (603) 654-5482

Douglas M. Joseph, M.D.

SJH The New Hampshire Orthopaedic Center Nashua (603) 883-0091 Amherst (603) 673.6065

Gregory Leather, M.D.

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Keene Keene (603) 654-5482

Thomas F. McGovern, M.D.

Exeter Hospital Core Physicians, The Center for Orthopedics & Movement Exeter (603) 778-7975

Congratulations To Our 2018 Top Doctors!

Foundation Medical Partners & Southern New Hampshire Medical Center thank you for your outstanding commitment to our patients.

We celebrate and honor all of our providers and care teams. Thank you for all that you do to keep our community healthy.

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Top Doctors 2018 Marc J. Michaud, M.D.

Mayo Noerdlinger, M.D.

Portsmouth Regional Hospital Atlantic Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine Portsmouth (603) 431-1121

Geoffrey Starr, M.D. Neurology

Exeter Hospital

Core Physicians Exeter, (603) 772-0345 Portsmouth, (603) 772-0345

Roger B. Nowak, M.D.

Exeter Hospital Core Physicians, The Center for Orthopedics & Movement Exeter (603) 778-7975

Anthony H. Presutti, M.D.

Mark B. Silbey, M.D. Dartmouth-Hitchcock Keene Keene (603) 354-5482

Jason E. Simon, M.D.

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Keene Keene (603) 354-5482

SJH SJH Orthopedics and Physical Medicine, SJH Family Medicine & Specialty Services Nashua (603) 578-9363

We are all called to the practice of medicine for different reasons, but ultimately we all strive for the same outcome, to help others. The opportunity to help each patient either through simple advice such as “take your baby aspirin every day” or more complicated interventions such as immunomodulatory therapies has been very rewarding to me and motivates me to strive for better and better outcomes. I’ve been blessed with great mentors (Chairman Robert Hamill), incredible patients (too many to name) and wonderful support staff (you know who you are) throughout my career and look forward to stamping out neurological disease in the future.”

Milford, (603) 578-9363

Gregory W. Soghikian, M.D.

CMC, Elliot, PMC, SNHMC, BASC, NASC The New Hampshire Orthopaedic Center Bedford (603) 883-0091

James C. Vailas, M.D. CMC, Elliot, PMC, SJH, SNHMC,BASC, NASC

New Hampshire Orthopaedic Center Bedford (603) 883-0091 Salem (603) 898-0810

OTOLARYNGOLOGY James P. Bartels, M.D.

Elliot Hospital Dartmouth-Hitchcock ENT Specialists Southern New Hampshire

Southern New Hampshire Radiology Consultants

Manchester (603) 622-3623

Benoit J. Gosselin, M.D. DHMC Lebanon (603) 650-8123

Peter Soon Ihm, M.D. Exeter, PRH Core Physicians Exeter (603) 772-8208

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Keith Jorgensen, M.D. PMC Dr. Jorgensen Professional Association Derry (603) 432-8104

Christopher Knox, D.O.

WDH, FMH Northeast ENT & Allergy Dover (603) 742-6555

Christopher Ryder, M.D.

Valley Regional Hospital, Springfield Hospital Connecticut Valley ENT Claremont (603) 542-5073

Andrew R. Spector, M.D.

Elliot, PMC, DartmouthHitchcock Manchester, CMC Manchester (603) 622-3623

PAIN MEDICINE James A. Mirazita, M.D. SNHMC Pain Solutions Nashua, (603) 577-3003

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James Samuel Smoot, M.D.

Elliot, MCH Pathology Specialists of New England, PA Manchester (603) 663-2583

Arief Suriawinata, M.D. DHMC Lebanon (603) 650-7211

Wendy Wells, M.D. DHMC Lebanon (603) 650-7211

PEDIATRIC ALLERGY & IMMUNOLOGY Robert Walsh Hickey, M.D.

PRH Allergy Associates of New Hampshire Portsmouth (603) 436-7897

PEDIATRIC CARDIOLOGY Naomi Gauthier, M.D.

WDH CHaD at WentworthDouglass Hospital Dover (603) 740-2366

Jenifer Glatz, M.D.

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Manchester CHaD DartmouthHitchcock Manchester Manchester (603) 695-2740

PEDIATRIC ENDOCRINOLOGY Samuel J. Casella, M.D.

DHMC Lebanon (603) 653-9877

PEDIATRIC HEMATOLOGYONCOLOGY Julie Kim, M.D., Ph.D. DHMC Lebanon (603) 650-5541

Jack van Hoff, M.D. DHMC Lebanon (603) 650-5541

PEDIATRIC NEPHROLOGY Matthew M. Hand, D.O.

Elliot Hospital Elliot Pediatric Nephrology & Integrative Medicine Manchester (603) 663-3222

Adam R. Weinstein, M.D. DHMC Lebanon (603) 653-9884

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Adela M. De Vera, M.D.

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Exeter Hospital Core Physicians Epping (603) 693-2100

Eileen Forrest, M.D. Exeter Hospital Core Physicians Exeter (603) 772-8900

Gregory Kaupp, M.D., F.A.A.P.

SNHMC Medicine-Pediatrics of Nashua Nashua (603) 594-6337

Stacey Kopp, M.D.

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Nashua Nashua (603) 577-4400

Terri L. Lally, M.D. WDH Dover Pediatrics Dover (603) 742-4048

Steven P. Loh, M.D. Exeter Hospital Core Physicians Exeter (603) 772-8900

Andrew Jeffrey Schuman, M.D.

Dartnouth-Hitchcock Nashua Nashua (603) 577-4400

PHYSICAL MEDICINE & REHABILITATION Barry Charles Gendron, D.O.

PRH, WDH Seacoast Area Physiatry Portsmouth (603) 431-5529

Brown, M.D.

CMC, Elliot Hospital, BASC BASC Bedford, (603) 471-1634 CMC Wound Care Center Manchester (603) 663-6000

Mark B. Constantian, M.D., F.A.C.S. SJH, SNHMC Office of Dr. Mark B. Constantian Nashua (603) 880-7700

Robert S. Feins, M.D. Elliot Hospital, CMC, BASC The office of Dr. Robert S. Feins Manchester (603) 647-4430

Charles Jerome Gaudet, M.D. PRH, York Hospital Piscataqua Plastic Surgery & Skin Care Portsmouth (603) 431-5488

Wayne K. Stadelmann, M.D., F.A.C.S.

Concord Hospital, CASC, NLH Concord Plastic Surgery Concord (603) 224-5200

Dale C. Vidal, M.D., M.S.

APDMH Lebanon (603) 443-9572

PSYCHIATRY Paul Holtzheimer, M.D. DHMC, White River Junction VA Medical Center Lebanon (603) 650-4914

Santharam Yadati, M.D.

Elliot Hospital, CMC Elliot Behavioral Health Services Manchester (603) 668-4079

Keeping Kids Healthy for Over 35 Years!

PULMONARY DISEASE John P. Brennan, M.D. Exeter Hospital Core Physicians Exeter (603) 775-0234

Christopher C. Daigle, M.D., F.C.C.P.

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Paul Deranian, M.D. Exeter Hospital Core Physicians Exeter (603) 775-0234

Thomas Sheldon, M.D.

Concord Hospital, SJH Radiation Oncology Associates, PA Concord (603) 230-6100

REPRODUCTIVE ENDOCRINOLOGY/ INFERTILITY Joseph A. Hill, M.D. PRH, Winchester Hospital Fertility Centers of New England Reading, Mass.

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Kristen Wright, M.D.

Richard I. Enelow, M.D.

Elliot Hospital IVF New England Bedford and Portsmouth (800) 858-4832

Joseph Hou, M.D.

Daniel A. Albert, M.D.

DHMC Lebanon (603) 650-5533

CMC, DartmouthHitchcock Manchester Manchester (603) 645-6407

Stephen P. Imgrund, M.D.

Concord Hospital Concord Pulmonary Medicine Concord (603) 224-9661

RHEUMATOLOGY DHMC Lebanon (603) 650-8622

Christopher M. Burns, M.D. DHMC Lebanon (603) 650-8622

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WDH, Elliot Radiation Oncology Associates, PA Dover (603) 742-8787 Manchester (603) 663-1800

Alan C. Hartford, M.D., Ph.D. DHMC Lebanon (603) 650-6600

Center for Orthopedics & Movement Exeter (603) 777-1000

Irene Orzano, M.D. Concord Hospital Concord Orthopaedics, PA Concord, (603) 224-3368

William F.C. Rigby, M.D.

DHMC Lebanon (603) 650-8622

Hoke H. Shirley, M.D.

Concord Hospital, New London Hospital Concord Orthopaedics, PA Concord (603) 224-3368

WeAreNCH.org Alicia J. Zbehlik, M.D., M.P.H. DHMC Lebanon (603) 650-8622

SPORTS MEDICINE Patrick Casey, M.D.

Concord Hospital Concord Orthopaedics, PA Concord (603) 224-3368

Christopher James Couture, M.D.

SNHMC Victory Sports Medicine Merrimack (603) 429-3155 Nashua (603) 577-2663

Tahsin Ergin, M.D. Holy Family Hospital PMC Essex Orthopaedics & Optima Sports Salem (603) 898-2244

Jeffrey I. Kauffman, M.D., F.A.A.O.S. LRH Alpine Clinic Franconia (603) 823-8600

Jonathan Mack, M.D. Elliot Hospital, CMC Elliot Orthopaedic Surgical Specialists Manchester (603) 625-1655

Joshua Aaron Siegel, M.D.

PRH Access Sports Medicine & Orthopaedics Exeter, (603) 775-7575

SURGERY Stacey Abbis, M.D. Dartmouth-Hitchcock Nashua, SJH Nashua (603) 577-4141

Richard J. Barth Jr., M.D.

DHMC Lebanon (603) 650-9479

Connie Campbell, M.D., F.A.C.S. CMC Breast Care Center Manchester (603) 663-5270

Robert A. Catania, M.D., F.A.C.S. CMC The New England Weight Management Institute

Manchester (603) 663-7377

Esthia GiakovisSterling, M.D. Elliot Hospital Manchester (603) 627-1102

Lawrence M. Hoepp, M.D.

Elliot, CMC Manchester (603) 627-1102

William S. Laycock, M.D.

DHMC Lebanon (603) 650-8010

Patrick Mahon, M.D., F.A.C.S.

CMC, PMC, Elliot, SJH Surgical Care Group at CMC Manchester (603) 627-1887

Jennifer Lee Peppers, M.D.

MCH Monadnock Surgical Associates Peterborough (603) 924-4668

Alice Rocke, M.D.

LRH Surgical Associates at LRH Littleton (603) 444-0997

Christopher Roseberry, M.D., F.A.C.S. Exeter Hospital Core Physicians Exeter, (603) 775-7405

Taking Care of the North Country Congratulations

to Dr. John Ford, Dr. Jeffrey Kauffman, Dr. Emil Pollak, Jr., Dr. Alice Rocke, Dr. Kevin Silva, and Dr. David Ferris of Ammonoosuc Community Health Services for being awarded this year’s “Top Docs.”

We thank you and all the North Country Healthcare providers and caregivers for delivering the highest quality care in northern New Hampshire.

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we are North Country Healthcare.

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Jay W. Swett, M.D., F.A.C.S. Exeter Hospital Core Physicians Exeter (603) 775-7405

Brent Carleton White, M.D.

DHMC, Mt. Ascutney Hospital & Health Center Lebanon (603) 650-8010

Andrew Wu, M.D., F.A.C.S., F.A.S.M.B.S. CMC Manchester (603) 627-1887

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Top Doctors 2018 THORACIC & CARDIAC SURGERY David J. Finley, M.D. DHMC Lebanon (603) 650-8537

Jock N. McCullough, M.D. DHMC Lebanon (603) 650-7390

Benjamin M. Westbrook, M.D.

CMC, Elliot Cardiothoracic Surgical Associates Manchester (603) 663-6340

UROGYNECOLOGY/ FEMALE PELVIC MED & RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY Elisabeth A. Erekson, M.D., M.P.H.

CMC, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Specialty Care at Bedford Medical Park Bedford (603) 629-8388

UROLOGY James Betti, M.D.

PRH, FMH Lahey Clinic Institute of Urology Portsmouth (603) 742-5011

The most meaningful part of my job is delivering babies. Being present for such an emotional and important part of a couple’s life is such a privilege.

William Bihrle, M.D. DHMC, Manchester VA Medical Center Lebanon (603) 650-5081

Christopher R. Girasole, M.D.

Danielle Albushies, M.D. Obstetrics & Gynecology

Elliot, CMC Manchester Urology Associates, PA Manchester (603) 669-9200

Elliot Hospital Bedford Commons OB-GYN, PA

Bedford, (603) 668-4646

Michael J. Michaels, M.D.

Elizabeth Ann Gormley, M.D., M.S. DHMC, APDMH Lebanon (603) 650-6053 APD Lebanon (603) 443-9572

PRH, FMH Lahey Clinic Institute of Urology Dover (603) 742-5011

John J. Janeiro Jr., M.D.

William Farber Santis, M.D.

SNHMC, SJH Lahey Institute of Urology at Nashua Nashua (603) 594-0800

Concord (603) 224-3388

VASCULAR & INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY Jeffrey P. Chapdelaine, M.D.

Concord Hospital Concord Hospital Center for Urologic Care

SJH Nashua Radiology Nashua (603) 882-3000

Joseph M. Ullman, M.D. Elliot, CMC Southern NH Radiology Consultants Bedford (603) 627-1663

VASCULAR SURGERY James M. Estes, M.D. WDH Wentworth Health Partners-Cardiovascular Group

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A tasty sign of spring For a just brief moment in spring, you can find fiddleheads (the furled fronds of young ferns). Perhaps more delicious because of their fleeting nature, these tiny green spirals are a seasonal treat. When foraging fiddleheads, try to find the ones that are the most tightly coiled, with a spiral of about 1-1½ wide, and a stem length of about 1-2 inches. Look for them along creeks and streams, as they prefer light and partial shade. Weather depending, they should be ready sometime in mid-April in the southern parts of the state to early May up north. Once harvested, make sure to remove the paper chaff and cook thoroughly, as they are not safe to eat raw. Fiddleheads are easily prepared by boiling or sautéing with some olive oil and garlic, and make a great healthy side dish. Remember the most important rule of foraging — make sure you’ve absolutely, positively identified the plant you’re about to eat. NH nhmagazine.com | April 2018

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Kitchen Remodel Trends and tips to consider

If you’re planning on selling your home, then consider choosing neutral, timeless colors for your kitchen remodel. Add your personality to the room with movable items or light fixtures.

BY AMY MITCHELL

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onsidering a kitchen remodel?

Well, before we get into the latest trends, etc., you need to ask yourself one very important question: “How long do I plan to live here?”

If the answer is less than five years, then yes, you are remodeling for your own use and pleasure, but you must also keep resale in mind. You should carefully consider return on investment, and it’s a good idea to lean toward more neutral colors and timeless finishes in tile and counters, as well as upgraded but value-priced appliances.

If your personality tends toward color and eclecticism, let that shine in fabrics, movable furnishings and potentially light fixtures.

If you plan on staying in your home for more than five years, you will be around longer to appreciate the benefit of your dollars and labor. You can safely indulge in a wider range of cabinetry finishes, styles and colors, splurge on a higher-end counter sur-

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face, and cook on that dream stove you’ve always wanted. This is when you should invest in as high-quality items as possible so that your purchases last for as long as you plan to enjoy them.

To that end, I’ve rounded up the latest kitchen trends that I feel will also stand the test of time. These are pretty safe bets, whether you’re in your house for the long haul or plan to haul it out of town in the near(ish) future.

Quartz Countertops

Everyone wants quartz these days. If you can spend the money, quartz is the way to go, both for resale and for longterm investment.

Quartz is a man-made engineered stone, and is extremely durable, nonporous and stain-and-crack resistant. It does not require sealing and comes in glossy and matte finishes. Personally, I really like the leathered finish. For a classic look that will appeal to

Quartz countertops, which can mimic the look of marble or granite, are made of engineered stone. As the material is man-made, there’s a large range of style and color.

the most people, I prefer quartz that mimics the look of marble, soapstone or cement.

Banquette Seating

You know how kids love sitting in booths at restaurants? If your layout allows, banquette seating at home offers more than a fun place for the kids to slide into — it can also be a major space-saver. Build a wooden bench seat, then have a custom cushion made, and add few throw pillows to top it off. Are

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Never lose something in the back of a bottom cabinet again. Base drawers can hold anything from heavy pots and pans to dishes, and mean less bending over to find what you need.

you in your forever house? You can work with a designer to create a furniture look with laminated upholstery in the fabric of your choice for ultimate wipeability.

Base Cabinet Drawers vs. Doors

I steer clients toward drawers rather than doors in base cabinets. I hate all the crouching down and rifling through shelves that doors entail. If constructed well, drawers can hold the heaviest of Dutch ovens. Peg systems can even hold dishes and bowls in place.

Pantry Walls

No room for a separate pantry? A floorto-ceiling pantry wall maximizes storage by giving you one huge place to store your dried food goods, while minimizing your need for natural light-killing upper cabinets.

Most are no more than 9-12 inches deep (any deeper than that and you won’t be able to find that extra bag of sugar you bought), so they offer improved walking flow over those space-hogging, 24-inch-deep base cabinets. If you’re truly maxed out on floor space but have a free wall, you can even fit one in between the studs.

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If space allows, banquette seating is both attractive and adds more storage.

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anything but trendy, in my opinion. While part of me will always love a stunning custom range hood that serves as a focal point in a kitchen, a quiet, unobtrusive one will allow other elements to shine — and it never goes out of style. If you compare a kitchen hood to jewelry, this type would be like pearl earrings — they go with anything and are tasteful and timeless, making them the best of investment pieces.

And — as always — take a cue from the architecture of your house when planning your kitchen remodel. A “remuddle” is the very worst investment of all. NH Decorator and color consultant Amy Mitchell is the owner of Home Glow Design. Each week, she writes for Home Glow’s “Saturday Blog,” focusing on fresh twists on classic style, American craftsmanship and value and quality for dollars spent. The blog also features more photos from this story. She lives in Hopkinton with her husband and two boys.

Tip 1 Maximizing your storage is essential to having a great kitchen. I have seen many kitchens that have no place to put the frying pans, no real pantry and no counter space on either side of the cook top. These are not functioning kitchens. I maintain that all cabinets less than 12 inches wide are useless. What can you store in them? Not much. If you are going to spend the money to remodel your kitchen, let a designer help you maximize the storage space so you really can use it. No more trips to the basement to get that pan or roll of paper towels. At Dream Kitchens, I guarantee we will give you at least 30 percent more storage.

Tip 2 Life has changed. The kitchen is the center of our lives. We cook, our children study, and we entertain in the kitchen. This makes the layout essential.

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Tip 3 Get rid of the clutter. Most countertops are packed with the coffee maker, toaster, food processor, blender, knives, spices and pantry items. This makes it almost impossible to prepare food and makes the kitchen look messy. Have a place to store everything so you can see and use those beautiful countertops. At Dream Kitchens we will store everything away so you are ready for company at any time of day!

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Fun Fitness After 50 Something new — like group classes — can keep you motivated to get fit

BY LYNNE SNIERSON

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he too-tight waistband of your favorite jeans and the elevated numbers on the bathroom scale are sure tells that you’ve packed on the pounds during this winter’s Polar Express. Now, with bathing suit and shorts season beckoning, it’s time to get back in shape, and even better, get healthier and stronger.

To get started, you’ll need a pricey personal trainer, an expensive gym or workout studio membership, fancy coordinated outfits or performance gear with high-end designer labels, a costly Fitbit or similar tracking device, the latest iPhone model with a jamming dance mix on the playlist and the topmost

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brand’s super-snazzy sneakers, right?

Nah, no way. You’re already good to go.

The only essentials are the OK from your healthcare provider should you have any risky pre-existing conditions, a desire to be fitter, a sensible plan and the all-important motivation to stick to it.

“You just need to find fun activities that you like to do and that keep you engaged and are enjoyable for you,” says Wendy Mace, the coordinator of the Forever Fit program for seniors at Hampshire Hills Athletic Club in Milford. “When you find something you like, it helps with the motivation to stick to it,” she adds. “If

you’re dragging yourself in somewhere and thinking, ‘Oh God, I hate this workout,’ it’s not going to work.”

Hampshire Hills, and many of the other numerous private clubs all over the state, are comprehensive, full-service facilities with a gamut of popular and effective offerings for building necessary strength, flexibility and muscle tone, improving balance, weight management, and maintaining or regaining an appropriate and ideal level of fitness.

“We’re working with people much older than 50-plus,” says Mace. “Forever Fit offers strength and balance classes that utilize tubing, dumbbells and body weight, tai chi.

[And there’s] the Triple Play class that does cardio, strength and stretch,” adds Mace, 60, who has been on the staff for 30 years and has four instructors under her supervision.

“We also have a small group training class in our weight room where four to six people work with a trainer — that’s called Strength for Seniors. We have our Gentle Yoga class for seniors, a 30-minute stretch class, Zumba Gold, a class called Just Dance, yoga, Pilates, barre, spinning and more.”

For those who still like to have their competitive fires stoked, Hampshire Hills also gives seniors the chance to play wallyball, pickleball, basketball and tennis, and Mace says that some of the tennis players are in their 90s.

But private clubs do have price tags, and the ones for many of the small specialty and boutique ones can be mighty high.

Luckily, the senior set can find ways around having to dig into their pockets. Almost all of the 42 senior centers crisscrossing New Hampshire have excellent reduced cost or free fitness options, and for those 65-plus, the Silver Sneakers bonus program is included with one of several purchased Medicare supplemental insurance coverage plans available in this state from Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Humana or United Healthcare.

“There are a variety of free or reduced-cost classes available at senior centers,” says Brinn Sullivan, the president of the New Hampshire Association of Senior Centers and the senior services supervisor for the city of Portsmouth. Should your community lack a dedicated senior center, Sullivan adds that many recreation departments offer senior programming, including “bone builders,” a physical fitness activity designed for seniors. Both senior centers and rec departments are great places for

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“Our bodies were designed to move. If you have a job that makes you sit, or you’re retired and not getting up and out as much as you used to, you get more sedentary. You have got to get up and get moving.” -Wendy Mace those looking to get fit, says Sullivan.

The aptly named Silver Sneakers, which isn’t covered by basic Medicare Part A and Part B, gives you a no-cost comprehensive gym membership with unlimited access to over 1,400 facilities participating in the program nationwide. Silver Sneakers includes fitness classes for all levels and abilities taught by certified instructors, weight training, treadmills, social activities and events, and some of the gyms even have swimming pools.

But where and how you choose to work out to maintain optimal health and fitness matters not. Since sedentary is the new smoking, replete with many of the detri-

mental and dangerous health conditions caused by puffing away, it’s vitally important to get out of that easy chair.

“Our bodies were designed to move,” says Mace. “If you have a job that makes you sit, or you’re retired and not getting up and out as much as you used to, you get more sedentary. You have got to get up and get moving,” she says.

Taking that first step can be literal rather than metaphorical. Walking is one of the easiest and safest ways to shed the weight and is jam-packed with physical, emotional and mental health benefits. Not only is it free, it comes with the perk of being outside in the fresh air and sunshine.

Thinking Outside the Box Gym

You might think you’re up on all the fitness trends, but have you heard of pole dancing as a workout?

“Women over 50 take classes here because they want to try something new and different,” says Juel Sheridan, owner of New Perspectives Pole and Aerial in Manchester’s Millyard.

Not only is pole dancing creative, artistic and beautiful, it’s an intense athletic workout and a surefire way to reclaim muscle tone, flexibility and strength while chiseling a svelte shape.

It might sound intimidating, but Sheridan says it’s exactly the opposite.

“It isn’t like going to a gym, where it can be intimidating being in a weight room with a bunch of grunting guys,” she says. The classes are for women, creating a relaxing, safe and fun atmosphere, adds Sheridan, who happens to be a competitive pole dancer with a master’s degree in health education and coaching. She’s also a certified strength and conditioning specialist.

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“Having a pet makes you get out, walk and move,” says Mace. “Although for most people over 50, 60 or older, a group setting is more motivating. There is also a social aspect that people are looking for because as they start to retire and are no longer around their work place work buddies, their world starts to get a little small.” Choosing a place that has group or team activities, and/or a walking club, will help keep you engaged, she adds.

When planning your program, remember to appreciate what the Granite State offers, including the extraordinary scenic beauty of every region.

“We live in New Hampshire and it’s awesome,” says Mace. “You can do everything here. You can walk, hike and bike, and do all kinds of other outdoor things year-round that keep you fit.” Follow your time in the great outdoors with a trip to a smaller studio where you can try yoga, Pilates, dancing or something along those lines, she adds.

“Don’t be afraid to try something new, and make sure it’s fun.” NH

She highly recommends it for the over-50 crowd, but warns that you should temper expectations. You’re not going to be able to do it all as fast as the 20 year old who perhaps just finished a gymnastics program. It will take time, she says, but as long as you’re OK having fun with the process while you learn what suits you, rather than focusing on doing the hardest trick, you’ll be fine.

Pole dancing and pole fitness classes continue to draw seniors into studios all over the country, and one of the major reasons is that they allow women who are permenopausal and postmenopausal to reconnect with their inner vixen and get back their “sexy.”

“That’s what they all tell us. The sexy comes back,” Sheridan says. “When they first come in, they often think they could never get up on a pole and do complete a spin at their age. But they can, and when they do, they all get an enormous sense of accomplishment and empowerment.”

Sheridan offers a full slate of pole dancing, pole fitness and aerial classes from novice to the expert level, and seven certified instructors are on staff to help create a unique and challenging workout. To find a free “taster class” and other information, check out the studio at newperspectivesnh.com. nhmagazine.com | April 2018

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Emotions related to grief “can show up at any point in time; there’s not a particular order and sometimes there might be a few at the same time.”

Dealing with Death We all grieve in different ways

BY KAREN A. JAMROG

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n a perfect world, we would never experience the pain of losing someone we cherish. Sadly, reality is far from perfect. The death of someone we love can plunge us into a tangle of emotions, from profound sadness to guilt, anger, relief and everything in between.

Even though a sense of loss can linger throughout a survivor’s lifetime, the darkest stages of sorrow typically pass within a few months. But the grieving process varies widely, says Suzana Makowski, MD, chief of palliative care at Exeter Hospital. Sometimes grief is prolonged and so intense that it makes daily life difficult. It can cause the mourner to feel numb or detached from others. “Some of these feelings are normal for a period of time,” Makowski says, but when grief persists to the point that it continues

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to interfere with day-to-day life, harms relationships or leads to pronounced depression, “those are all reasons to talk to a doctor.”

The details and circumstances surrounding death can play a big role in how family members and friends react to it, Makowski says. Uncertainty about the death, such as when a soldier goes missing in action, can greatly complicate and hinder the resolution and closure of the loss. A sudden, traumatic death can also be particularly difficult for survivors to process.

Regardless of events related to the death, the stages of grief are not linear, but fluid and sometimes a bit like fireworks, Makowski says, in that emotions related to grief “can show up at any point in time; there’s not a particular order and sometimes there might be a few at the same time.”

It is normal for people to seek their own way of dealing with the loss, but not all methods — such as excessive alcohol consumption — will be successful, says Donna Soltura, MSW, a palliative care social worker at Dartmouth-Hitchcock who specializes in bereavement support.

In grieving, Soltura says, we should strive to “accommodate in a functional way” the reality that the person is gone. “It’s not about accepting [the death],” she says. “It’s accepting that this is the unwanted reality now.” Grieving in a functional way, she says, means being able to maintain a fairly normal life: getting up every day and going to work; sleeping OK and feeling rested; being able to talk to family members or friends rather than being socially isolated; and not drinking or using other substances to excess. “Honor the grief,” Soltura says, “but function,” and consider coping mechanisms that provide a sense of empowerment, such as going back to work part-time until you feel confident that you can handle longer hours. Also, do the things that bring you comfort, such as meditating, going for walks or spending time with friends.

Conversation is a particularly key strategy that can promote healthier coping, Makowski says. If circumstances permit,

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she says, “process the expectation of loss,” by having the courage and the resolve to talk with your loved one before death about the anticipated loss of that person, about memories you share, and about what the person wants to be remembered for.

Having this type of conversation is a good idea not just when a loved one has been diagnosed with a terminal illness, but also when the person is simply elderly. “Bring up memories and talk about legacy and ‘remember when,’” Makowski says. “Even in moments of joy and in moments when people are healthy or simply aging — aging well, even — that reflection process is a very important, natural part of ... our ability to heal once that person dies.” If you don’t have the opportunity for such discussion, have a similar conversation with other people after the loved one has died.

And if it helps, remember that “grief is one of the faces of love,” Makowski says. “We grieve because we have loved so deeply.” NH

What to say when someone dies

Wondering what to say to someone who has lost a family member or friend?

First of all, avoid saying “everything is going to be OK,” or “you’ll get over this,” says Suzana Makowski, MD, chief of palliative care at Exeter Hospital. Instead, if you remember or know something about the person who died, offer even one brief statement about the person, such as “I’ll never forget how Joey did x,” or “I remember his kindness when he did y.” “The more concrete that story,” Makowski says, “the more it will really touch the person and let them know that you’re thinking of them very personally.”

Also, since there is often a flood of initial condolences for mourners followed by silence, consider reaching out after some time has passed. Send a card, offer to help in some way or make food for the person. Invite him or her to get together for something simple, such as grocery shopping or a movie.

Do something for the person unbidden, such as clearing the driveway after a winter storm for a widow whose now deceased husband used to handle that chore. Such simple generosity “can be an amazing way of expressing and showing concern and understanding,” Makowski says.

Finding help If you are mourning someone who received hospice care — even for a day, or in a different state, and would like someone to talk to, contact the person’s hospice organization or your local hospice about support options such as therapists, counselors and support groups in your community.

“There is a mutual relationship and a mutual agreement that hospices across the country will provide bereavement support for families and friends who need it for up to a year afterward,” says Suzana Makowski, MD, chief of palliative care at Exeter Hospital.

Hospice organizations will also assist those whose loved one never received hospice care, Makowski says.

For a list of hospice providers in the Granite State, see the website of The New Hampshire Hospice and Palliative Care Organization, nhhpco.org.

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Building a Better Spring Salad Fields of greens inside a greenhouse and locally infused olive oil lēf Farms has changed the game for growing greenhouse baby greens. Their Loudon facility, almost an acre in size, produces a million pounds of baby greens yearly with their proprietary hydroponic system. Seeds are dropped into peat mossfilled channels that move automatically across the naturally lit space. After slowly traveling the length of the greenhouse, the channel is twirled (spun) into a chilled room where the tops are sliced off and the greens drop to a conveyor belt. From there, they are finally loaded into clamshell packaging in a process that's 100-percent automated.

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The greens are bagged as mixes with smooth flavors (leaf lettuce, pac choi, mizuna and oakleaf) that are great for salad and wraps. They also offer the Spice mix with arugula, mustard, cressida, mizuna and leaf lettuce, and Balance with both red and green baby kale. Yes, it is very healthy. Young greens are notably more nutritious than full green iceberg varieties.

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Oak, a pac choi for more color, Coastline, with the taste and crunch of romaine and a red mustard with great frills. Find lēf Farms lettuce at several Hannaford supermarkets, Whole Foods and Harvest Markets. Restaurants that support lēf include O Steaks & Seafood in Concord, The Foundry in Manchester and Beth Richard’s Local Baskit meal kits based in Concord. More sources can be found at lef-farms.com.

Adapted from a lēf Farms recipe Serves 4 to 6 Make Quinoa 1 1/2 cups uncooked quinoa (tri-color is pretty) 3 cups water 1 teaspoon salt Rinse quinoa under running water for a few minutes and add to water. Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer for 12 minutes. Remove from heat, let sit for a few minutes and fluff with a fork.

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place all ingredients in a jar with cover and shake vigorously until emulsified. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Vinaigrette will keep in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.

Salad Topper 6-8 radishes, thinly sliced on a mandolin or with a knife 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced 12 stalks asparagus, blanched and cut into ½-inch pieces 1 cup blanched fresh peas or frozen peas 1/2 cup fresh mint, roughly chopped 1/2 cup fresh dill, roughly chopped 1/2 cup dill pickles, chopped ½ cup crumbled feta or goat cheese 1 box lēf Farms spicy greens Add quinoa and vinaigrette to a mixing bowl and toss well to coat. Add half of the radishes and all of the peas, asparagus, dill, mint, red onion and dill pickles. Place cup of quinoa mix on a mound of lēf greens for individual salads.

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sure where to start, then give this low-pressure event a try. Named for the late Lebanon resident and fitness enthusiast Tristin Roy, the Live Laugh Love Run encourages newcomers, amateurs and families to lace up their sneakers and hit the 1-mile or 5K race courses. Proceeds benefit David’s House accommodations for families of kids receiving treatment at CHaD. $25. 9 a.m., David’s House, 361 Mt. Support Rd., Lebanon. tristinsrun.org

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Benefits Cash Bash Stop by the Eagle Mountain House for live music from Mango Groove, light refreshments, a cash bar and other fun and games during their cash bash event. The fundraiser features a 50/50 raffle, great prizes and the firstplace winner will receive $1,099. Twenty percent of the proceeds from the event will go directly to the Katy Murphy Foundation. $100. 4 to 7 p.m., Eagle Mountain House, Carter Notch Rd., Jackson. (603) 383-9356; jacksonnh.com

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4/19-4/22 Monadnock International Film Festival We have named this 5-yearold fest the state’s finest up-and-coming film festival in years past, and boy, do they deliver. This year, you can catch them on their continued upward rise. When this issue went to press, the lineup hadn’t been finalized, but attendees can expect a curated selection of feature-length and short films and panels on filmmaking, featuring many of the people who brought the movies on the roster to life. Times and locations around Keene and Peterborough vary. (603) 522-7190; moniff.org

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Pond Skim at Gunstock Who said that costumes were just meant for Halloween? Dust off that old ’80s outfit, throw on a pair of skis or a snowboard, and ski or board across a man-made pond. If you don’t make it all the way across, you might fall into the icy water. Join the fun as a spectator or participant as the closing of the winter sport season approaches. There will be prizes for best costume, best splash, best cross and costumes are indeed required. $15. 12 to 2 p.m., Gunstock Mountain Resort, 719 Cherry Valley Rd., Gilford. (603) 293-4341; gunstock.com

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Tug-of-War Competition at Cannon Gather your strongest friends and family members and get ready to take the tug-of-war championship title.

Prizes will go to the overall champions and the best team uniform, so get creative with coordinating outfits. There is a limit of eight teams and no foot traction devices are allowed. Free.

11:30 a.m., Cannon Mountain, 260 Tramway Dr., Franconia. (603) 823-8800; cannonmt.com

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Manchester Monarchs vs. Worcester Railers Did you miss out on cheering for our Granite State hockey team this year? Now is your last chance to see them at home for the 2018 sea-

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son. Can’t make it to watch them hit the ice for the last time? Don’t worry, there is always next year. $11-$25. 6 p.m., SNHU Arena, 555 Elm St., Manchester. (603) 644-5000; snhuarena.com

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Feelin’ Good 5K and Chili Cookoff Running is hard. Make it better with food. This North Country race is combined with a chili-cooking competition, meaning you can pair your 5K with some five-alarm eats. Runners can attend the cook-off for free, so grab your sneakers and a spoon. Stroll through town afterward for a peek at the stores offering race day discounts. $25. 9 a.m., Schouler Park, White Mountain Hwy., North Conway.

(603) 662-8198; whitemountainmilers.com

4/14

Slushpool Party at Loon Mountain Sick of winter?

Celebrate the end of the snowy season with the Wet Tug-O-War and Slushpool Party at Loon Mountain. Skiers and riders will try to skim across a pond of ice-cold water, and SPY Optic will be giving out prizes for best tidal wave and wildest costume. If you aren’t feeling crazy enough to participate in either event, you can always watch it.

12:30 p.m., Loon Mountain, 60 Loon Mountain Rd., Lincoln. (603) 745-8111; loonmtn.com

4/28

6th Annual Tristin’s Live Laugh Love Run If you’ve always wanted to run a race but aren’t

CASA Cares The evening includes a plated dinner, wine raffle where everyone wins a prize, live auction and live entertainment. This evening affair in Windham also features the comedy stylings of comedian Jimmy Dunn and a signature cocktail courtesy of CruCon Cruise Outlet. This is CASA New Hampshire’s largest annual fundraiser, and the proceeds support the advocacy work provided by CASA volunteers. Your support will help the abused and neglected children around the Granite State that receive help from the incredible CASA advocates who work tirelessly on their behalf. $100. 6 p.m., Castleton Banquet and Conference Center, 58 Enterprise Dr., Windham.

(603) 626-4600; casanh.org

4/26

MY TURN Bright Futures Event This 4th Annual Bright Futures event brings over 200 business leaders and community members to celebrate MY TURN’s participants and alumni. Support and learn about the great work MY TURN does in New Hampshire to help young people develop the goals and skills needed to transition into postsecondary education and the working world. There will also be a chance to network with professionals and advocates who may introduce you to your next intern or new hire. End the evening with an auction and tasty appetizers. $30. 5:30 to 9 p.m., Derryfield Country Club, 625 Mammoth Rd., Manchester. (603) 321-3416; eventbrite.com

4/27

Lottery Cocktail Party From local theatre groups to presidential speeches and big-name entertainers, the humble Rochester Opera House hosts some of the most impressive arts events in the state. Help them maintain their outstanding offerings with this fundraiser, featuring food, music and auctions, including a $10,000 grand prize. $100. 5:30 p.m., Rochester Opera House, 31 Wakefield St. Rochester. (603) 355-1992; rochesteroperahouse.com

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Are you Smarter Than a Breakthrough Student? A Benefit for Breakthrough Manchester As this early May event could very well sell out, we didn’t want you to miss out. The teambased trivia night focuses on middle and high school knowledge to benefit Breakthrough Manchester kids. Enjoy delicious food, interact with students and experience their spirit firsthand. Breakthrough Manchester is the

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Milford Indoor Farmers Market This is the last indoor farmers market of the year. Pick from a variety of goods such as produce, meats, dairy, soups, coffee, sheep pelts, baking mixes and more. There will also be live music to close the season out with a bang. Free. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Milford Town Hall, 1 Union Sq., Milford.

(603) 654-2204; milfordnhfarmersmarket.com

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Easter at Loon Mountain What better way to celebrate Easter than at the top of a mountain with the best sunrise views that the Granite State has to offer. Jump on the gondola at Loon Mountain and ride to the peak for an Easter sunrise service complete with refreshments at the Summit Café and first tracks down the mountain. There will also be candy-filled eggs hidden at a few locations around the resort for kids to get their mittens on. Free. 6:20 a.m., Loon Mountain, 60 Loon Mtn Rd., Lincoln. (603) 745-8111; loonmtn.com

New England Quilts and the Stories They Tell Bundle up in a quilt of your own and listen to Pam Weeks weave heartwarming tales of service and tradition. Quilt history is full of myths and misinformation, and tells stories of world history, women’s history and industrial history. Weeks will discuss fashion fads, the Colonial Revival and quilt-making for Civil War soldiers. Participants are encouraged to bring one quilt for identification and/or story sharing. Free. 1 p.m., First Congressional Church, 1 Concord St., Nashua.

(603) 886-1476; nhumanities.org/events

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Easter at LaBelle Winery Amherst An over-thetop brunch buffet and make-your-own bloody mary and mimosa station? Yes, please. Spend your Easter Sunday at LaBelle Winery for their Grand Brunch Buffet in the Great Room. Enjoy home fries, crêpes, dessert station, pastry display and so much more. Rumor has it there will also be a special visit from the Easter Bunny himself. $19-$49. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., LaBelle Winery, 345 Route 101, Amherst. (603) 672-9898; labellewineryevents.com

Writers on a New England Stage: Katie Tur Across 40 states and over 501 days, NBC Correspondent Katy Tur reported on — and took fire from — Republican nominee Donald Trump. Now, in her NY Times bestseller “Unbelievable,” she reports on the darkly comic, fascinatingly bizarre real-world of his presidential campaign. 4 p.m. $13.75 plus a book voucher of $26.99. The Music Hall, 28 Chestnut St., Portsmouth. (603) 4362400; themusichall.org

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NHVegFest The 6th Annual VegFest is back to celebrate veganism in New Hampshire. There will be vegan vendors, food trucks, live music, drum circles and lectures on a variety of vegan topics throughout the day. Enjoy food tables from local vegan restaurants where you can buy lunch and desserts. Don’t forget to bring your own reusable bag, as vendors don’t supply bags. Feel free to also bring old cookbooks or magazines for the share-and-take table. Free. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Manchester Community College, 1066 Front St., Manchester. (603) 533-1349; nhvegfest.com

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HypnoBirthing Workshop Expectant moms will learn self-hypnosis techniques to combat fear and pain during childbirth. The program is built around an educational process that includes special breathing, visualization and meditative practice. More importantly, it creates an air of respect for the birthing family, as well as the traditional healthcare system or alternative setting. $275. 6 to 8 p.m., BendyFish Yoga, 114 Dover Rd., Chichester. storktoswaddle.com

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Gibson’s Book Club reads “Exit West” This popular free monthly book club will be reading “Exit West” by Mohsin Hamid for the month of April.

The novel discusses the themes of emigration and refugee issues. Newcomers and seasoned book club veterans alike are welcome at this fun meeting. Free. 5:30 p.m., Gibson’s Bookstore, 45 South Main St., Concord. (603) 224-0562; gibsonsbookstore.com

4/4 and 4/6

Beginning Tatting Class with Elaine O’Donal This isn’t the kind of “tatting” that you might be thinking of. Tatting is a technique for handcrafting a durable lace from a series of knots and loops. Learn this fine art in this informal, fun workshop by international award-winning tatter Elaine O’Donal. You will be using the shuttle method and will learn the basic stitch as well as information on thread, following patterns and how to finish pieces. Everything is included, but you will need to bring your own scissors. $47. Wed 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Fri 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Meredith Fine Craft Gallery, 279 Daniel Webster Hwy., Meredith. (603) 2797920; meredith.nhcrafts.org

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Workshop: Caring for Books Do you have a pile of books gathering dust on an old shelf or nestled away in a corner of your house?

This workshop will teach you how to store them properly and exhibit them to their best advantage. Join Sean Ferguson for this overview of old books and how to protect/care for them. $35-$50. 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., New Hampshire Historical Society, 30 Park St., Concord.

(603) 856-0621; nhhistory.org

4/14

Spring Craft Fair Celebrate the start of spring by attending the 6th Annual Spring Craft Fair in Windham. More than 80 artisans will be displaying their quality handmade arts and crafts. Shop for Mother’s Day, graduation season, birthdays, or welcome the change of seasons with new spring décor for your home or garden. $2 suggested donation. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Windham High School, 64 London Bridge Rd., Windham. womansserviceclubofwindham.org

4/16

Water Smart Gardening While we may be right in the middle of mud season and approaching rainy season, rain and moisture don’t always come when they’re needed. Betty Sanders will

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state’s only six-year, tuition-free college access program for motivated students with limited opportunities. Tickets are on sale now. 5 to 7:30 p.m., Southern NH University Dining Center, 2500 River Rd., Manchester. (603) 641-9426; http://bit.ly/BreakthroughAYS2018. This is a sponsored event.

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4/16 Steel Chef Challenge Picture your favorite cooking shows. Seasoned chefs buzz around a kitchen stage competing to make the best dish. Superstar chefs appear. Now, imagine seeing all that live. This fundraiser for the NH Food Bank puts you in the middle of the action.

A panel of live-cooking New Hampshire chefs provides the entertaining competition, event host and Iron Chef Alex Guarnaschelli (pictured here) brings the star power, and you play the role of lucky spectator, complete with gourmet meal whipped up by Chef Guarnaschelli and her team. $125 or $200 for a pre-show VIP meet-and-greet with Chef Guarnaschelli at 5 p.m. 6 p.m., The Armory Ballroom at The Manchester Downtown Hotel, 700 Elm St., Manchester. (603) 669-1129; nhfoodbank. org/steelchef. New Hampshire Magazine is a proud sponsor of this event. present a workshop about handling problems of too much water, or not enough, and how it relates to your garden. She will introduce how a little planning and new takes on old wisdom can make you a water-smart gardener. $23$25. 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Red Fox Grille, 49 US Route 16, Jackson. (781) 710-6400; mountaingardenclub.org

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4/22 Kevin Hart: The Irresponsible Tour One of the best comedians, entertainers, authors, actors and businessmen in the industry is coming to the Granite State for an unforgettable performance. Hart is taking a break from his acting career and is back with a sold-out world tour, “The Irresponsible Tour.” Don’t miss out on the chance to see the show that will leave you laughing days after it’s done. $38-$128. 8 p.m., SNHU Arena, 555 Elm St., Manchester. (603) 644-5000; snhuarena.com out for him to fight in the Spanish Civil War. He went to war at 23 years old and never came back. His disappearance puzzled one person in particular, his ancestor Nancy Clough. Clough will speak about Barton’s work with Catalonian orphans and how it still impacts third-world countries today, along with the history of the Carter family and their ties to Nashua. Free. 7:30 to 9 p.m., The Nashua Historical Society, 5 Abbott St., Nashua.

(603) 883-0015; nashuahistoricalsociety.org

4/20–4/22

Murder Mystery Weekend in Wolfeboro Who did it? Was it Miss Scarlet in the garage with the candlestick? Colonel Mustard in the conservatory? Enjoy a weekend of bribery and multiple murders at The Wolfeboro Inn. Examine the evidence, find the clues, observe strange behaviors, listen for gossip and always watch your back. Guests and staff will be playing together at the same time. Come alone or get your own group together for this experience you won’t soon forget. $599-$799. Times vary, The Wolfeboro Inn, 90 N. Main St., Wolfeboro.

(603) 569-3016; wolfeboroinn.com

4/21

Discover WILD New Hampshire Day You know New Hampshire is home to rich natural resources and oodles of fun critters, but when’s the last time you got up close and personal with them? This annual education event from the state Fish and Game Department is jam-packed with lectures and presentations, wild animal meet-and-greets and opportunities to try out archery and other sports.

Best of all? It’s free. Free. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., New Hampshire Fish and Game Department, 11 Hazen Dr., Concord. (603) 721-3421; wildlife.state.nh.us

4/21

Hearthside Dinner Gather together with a small group of guests as you learn about the history and preparation of a 19th-century meal during this educational evening. Costumed interpreters will guide you in preparing seasonal foods using historic and modern techniques and cookware.

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To end the night, your food will be served in the Hearth Room over an open hearth. $65. 4 to 8 p.m., Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm, 58 Cleveland Hill Rd., Tamworth Village. (603) 323-7591; remickmuseum.org

4/21-4/22

Web of Light Expo Earth Day Weekend Are you looking for a weekend full of life coach presentations, a psychic reader, door prizes, energy work and essential oil information? Here is your chance. This expo explores the holistic, alternative health and metaphysical services and products that accompany it. There will be over 100 exhibits, and 30 presentations and demonstrations that make it the area’s largest holistic expo. $12. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Courtyard Marriot, 2200 Southwood Dr., Nashua.

(603) 321-4818; weboflight.com

4/22

Sign Painting Class with Shirley Glines Get creative this spring and take a class with designer Shirley Glines, owner of Zoe Jax Gin Designs.

Glines will lead you in a fun Sunday afternoon class as you paint signs. Paint, create, laugh and leave with a finished product fit for the coziest of houses. Brushes, stencils, paint and more is all included in the cost of the workshop. $25. 12:30 to 3 p.m., Meredith Fine Craft Gallery, 279 Daniel Webster Hwy., Meredith.

(603) 279-7920; meredith.nhcrafts.org

4/28–4/29

Monster Jam This show is adrenaline-packed family entertainment complete with jaw-dropping displays and gravity-defying stunts that will leave fans of all ages entertained.

Monster Jam events include some of the most recognizable trucks in the world, such as Grave Digger, Max-D, El Toro Loco and many more.

World-class drivers will be pushing these trucks to their limits in racing competitions that will leave you on the edge of your seats in this unforgettable afternoon. Tickets start at $17.

1 p.m., SNHU Arena, 555 Elm St., Manchester.

(603) 644-5000; snhuarena.com

Dinner and a Show: “Dial M For Murder!” Take in a night of stagecraft and good eats courtesy of the Majestic Theatre. A talented cast will present this “whodunit” murder mystery while the kitchen staff serves you a roast turkey dinner complete with a creamy chocolate mousse for dessert. $38-$42. Times vary, Executive Court Banquet Facility, 1199 S. Mammoth Rd., Manchester. (603) 669-7469; majestictheatre.net

4/6-4/29

“Mamma Mia!” A daughter. Her mother. And three possible dads. People around the world have fallen in love with the characters, songs and story that make this the ultimate feel-good show that is coming to the Granite State this spring. Enjoy ABBA’s timeless classics, including “Mamma Mia” and “Dancing Queen,” as you are pushed into this tale of love, laughter, friendship and family. $25-$51. Times vary, The Palace Theatre, 80 Hanover St., Manchester.

(603) 668-5588; palacetheatre.org

4/11

Discovering Magic with Andrew Pinard Once upon a time. In the beginning. A long time ago.

Memorable stories start with a great opening line. While the performing arts tend to focus on telling stories in which the audience are mainly observers, the wonderful thing about a performance of magic is that it creates a story in which the audience is an active participant.

Our own Editor Rick Broussard once said that Pinard’s show is “the perfect balance of amazement and humor.” 7:30 p.m. $14-$17.

The Hatbox Theatre, 270 Loudon Rd., Concord.

(603) 715-2315; hatboxnh.com

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“Mr. Burns, A Post-Electric Play” Do you like “The Simpsons”? Well then, this play is for you. Written by Anne Washburn and directed

by David Kaye, this dark comedy is about the power and transformation of stories over time.

The story begs the question, “If civilization were to come to a screeching halt in the very, very near future, what pop culture and stories might hold us together and come the next generation of great myths?” $8-$16. 7 p.m., UNH Hennessy Theatre, 30 Academic Way, Durham. (603) 862-0093; unharts.com

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“The Pillowman” With echoes of Stoppard, Kafka and the Brothers Grimm, the award-winning play “The Pillowman” centers on a writer in an unnamed totalitarian state who is being interrogated about the gruesome content of his short stories and their similarities to a series of child murders. The result is an urgent work of theatrical bravura and an unflinching examination of the very nature and purpose of art. $20. M&D

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Brewster’s Rambles About Portsmouth Have you ever walked around Portsmouth wondering about the lives of the men and women who used to live in those expansive mansions or traded in the shops around Market Square? Now is your chance to get the answers that you want along with other insights and entertainment in this show. This event includes stories of prominent events such as the capture of Fort William and Mary. It will also feature local folklore, including tales of witches, wizards and haunted houses. $24. Times vary, Pontine Theatre, 1 Plains Ave., Portsmouth. (603) 436-6660; pontine.org

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Studio Musical Series: “Lizzie” Lizzie Borden became infamous after being tried and acquitted for the 1892 ax murders of her father and stepmother. The UNH Hennessy Theatre’s Studio Musical Series will take on this notorious story in their performance of “Lizzie.” Her story will be brought to life in an enigmatic rock musical chock full of rage, sex, betrayal and bloody murder.

Music and lyrics are by Steven Cheslik-deMeyer, Tim Maner and Alan Stevens Hewitt. $8-$16. 7 p.m., UNH Hennessy Theatre, 30 Academic Way, Durham. (603) 862-0093; unharts.com

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Halfway to the Highland Games The annual fall festival that celebrates all things Scottish — the Highland Games — is one of our favorite events. Get in the Highland mood and celebrate the halfway point with this mini music festival that features four hours of bands including Enter The Haggis, Prydein, Rebel Collective and the Catamount Pipe Band. $25-$45.

7 p.m. The Tupelo Music Hall, 10 A St., Derry.

(603) 437-5100; tupelohall.com

4/29

Patty Smyth & Scandal Patty Smyth, both with her hit band Scandal and as a solo artist, has always been, at heart, a rock and roll chick, and that’s no truer today for the mother of six, now back on the road and raring to play for fans new and old. $40-$45. 7 p.m. The Tupelo Music Hall, 10 A St., Derry. (603) 437-5100; tupelohall.com

Hot Tuna To some, this name is a reminder of some funky and wild times. To others, it will be linked to their blues roots. Hot Tuna is an American blues band that was formed in 1969 by guitarist/vocalist Jorma Kaukonen and bassist Jack Casady. Over the years, the band has remained loyal to the blues, jazz, bluegrass and folk influences that have stayed with them since the beginning. They might have gone through some changes along the way, but their essence has stayed the same, which is why they still have millions of fans following their every move. Tickets start at $45. 7:30 p.m., The Flying Monkey Movie House and Performance Center, 39 Main St., Plymouth. (603) 536-2551; flyingmonkeynh.com

Minute Particulars Exploring realism and surrealism, focusing on both everyday items executed in exquisite detail by Tess Barbato and Shaina Gates, and the phantasmagoric in the works of Stacy Howe and Kathleen Volp. Kelley Stelling Contemporary, 221 Hanover St., Manchester. kelleystellingcontemporary.com

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Learning to Fly, A Tribute to Tom Petty With nearly 20 musicians in total, Captain Ray and the Castaways, together with musical guests Good Will Harding and The Wildflowers, will play for you an evening of Tom Petty hits, all to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of New Hampshire. $30.

8 p.m. The Music Hall, 28 Chestnut St., Portsmouth. (603) 436-2400; themusichall.org

4/8

Daughtry One of the most popular rock ‘n’ roll bands of the 21st century is coming to Concord.

Daughtry has been performing together for a decade plus and has sold more than 8 million albums in the US. Don’t miss out as the band sings fan favorites like “It’s Not Over,” “Waiting for Superman” and many more. Starting at $59.50.

7:30 p.m., Capitol Center for the Arts, 44 South Main St., Concord. (603) 225-1111; ccanh.com

4/13

The Machine Performs Pink Floyd America’s top Pink Floyd show has become something of a legend. They’ve touched the hearts and souls of their listeners and have sold out theaters, casinos and clubs around the world. They will be gracing our presence for one night as they perform a diverse mix of Pink Floyd’s albums alongside dramatic lighting and video. $25-$39.

8 p.m., The Colonial Theatre, 95 Main St., Keene.

(603) 352-2033; thecolonial.org

4/13

Jake Shimabukuro We bet that this will be one of the most unique, memorable performances that you will ever see. Jake Shimabukuro is one of the world’s most exciting and innovative ukulele players and composers. He is known for his fast fingers and revolutionary playing techniques. He plays jazz, classical, folk, rock and so much more. He is sure to steal your heart with

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(603) 536-2551; flyingmonkeynh.com

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Representing Feminism(s) This Philips Exeter Academy exhibit explores how feminism takes a critical stance in the world today. It also begs the questions, are you a feminist? Why or why not? Over 30 contemporary artists examine these questions and feminism’s impact and potential through silkscreen, watercolor, fiber arts and video. Free. Lamont Gallery, 11 Tan Ln., Exeter. (603) 777-3461; exeter.edu

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Tablescapes – “Creative Settings” This 4th Annual Tablescapes Tour consists of stunning and out-of-the-box tabletop displays that have been designed by local artists, organizations and businesses. Each table will have a story and a theme, ranging from Thanksgiving to safari. Don’t miss out on this unique display. $5.

Wolfeboro Inn, 90 North Main St., Wolfeboro.

(603) 569-0078; wolfeboroarts.org

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Jeannie Motherwell Motherwell brings earth and space together in her abstract works of art. She takes in inspiration from the movement of the ocean during her painting process. She pushes watery acrylic paint around on clay boards, and fine-tunes them when they are done. Her profound work will mesmerize you and leave you feeling inspired. The Rochester Museum of Fine Arts Andrew Carnegie Gallery, 65 South Main St., Rochester. rochestermfa.org

4/13

NY Cat Film Festival Inviting all cat lovers, this one’s for you. The NY Cat Film Festival is coming to New Hampshire to share its curated compilation of short films. There will be documentary and narrative films that honor our feline friends.

The festival celebrates their mysterious nature and unique bond with people, while giving back

4/21-4/29 Baby Animals: Heritage Breeds at the Banke Baby animals. Local history. ’Nough said. The third iteration of this Strawbery Banke Museum event has more than a dozen heritage breeds of historically Seacoast-native animals taking up residence on the museum lawn. Daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Strawbery Banke Museum, 14 Hancock St., Portsmouth.

(603) 433-1100; strawberybanke.org to local animal welfare groups. $13. 7 p.m., The Music Hall, 28 Chestnut St., Portsmouth. (603) 436-2400; themusichall.org

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NY Dog Film Festival Don’t worry dog lovers, we didn’t forget about you. Just like the NY Cat Film Festival, this event celebrates the incredible bond between dogs and their people. The festival travels the country and combines films that entertain and inspire, while supporting local animal organizations. It is perfect for dog lovers of all ages, and is comprised of documentary, animated and live-action short films. $13. 7 p.m., The Music Hall, 28 Chestnut St., Portsmouth.

(603) 436-2400; themusichall.org

4/20

Wild & Scenic Film Festival This annual festival is back and is bringing people together to celebrate our shared environment, telling incredible stories about the human-nature connection.

SELT (Southeast Land Trust of New Hampshire) will host this event, and all proceeds will benefit the conservation programs of this nonprofit land trust. $20. 8 p.m., The Music Hall, 28 Chestnut St., Portsmouth. (603) 436-2400; themusichall.org

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Peace. Love. Burgers. Probably one of the best marketing lines around has graced Lexie’s since they first opened on Islington Street in Portsmouth in 2010. Good ideas spread, and now there are also Lexie’s locations in Exeter, Durham, Newburyport, Massachusetts, and a new store opening soon in Epping. Lexie’s Test Kitchen is moving within Exeter to 82 Lincoln St. in the former Three Brothers location. There’s also a Lexie’s Burger Bus dispensing burgers near breweries on a random basis and at catered events. Signature burgers at Lexie’s are piled high with fresh ingredients, and are sandwiched between potato buns for a pleasing gestalt of bun and burger. Also find bistro fries with bacon and Parmesan cheese and mocha Oreo milkshakes. peaceloveburgers.com NH

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Giorgio’s Ristorante

PIZZERIA 24 Calef Hwy., Brickyard Sq., Epping; (603) 734-2809; 50 Dow St., Manchester; (603) 641-0900; 900degrees.com; $–$$$ L D

Angelina’s Ristorante Italiano

ITALIAN 11 Depot St., Concord; (603) 228-3313; angelinasrestaurant.com; $–$$$ L D

Bar One

GASTROPUB 40 Nashua St., Milford; (603) 249-5327; Facebook; $–$$ L D

Barley House H

TAVERN/AMERICAN 132 North Main St., Concord; (603) 228-6363; 43 Lafayette Rd., N. Hampton; (603) 3799161; thebarleyhouse.com; $–$$ L D

Bavaria German Restaurant

GERMAN 1461 Hooksett Rd., Hooksett; (603) 836-5280; bavaria-nh.com; $–$$ L D

Bedford Village Inn H

AMERICAN 2 Olde Bedford Way, Bedford; (603) 472-2001; bedfordvillageinn.com; $$–$$$$ B L D

The Birch on Elm H

NEW AMERICAN/TAPAS 931 Elm St., Manchester; (603) 782-5365; Facebook; $–$$ L D

Buckley’s Great Steaks

STEAKHOUSE 438 Daniel Webster Hwy., Merrimack; (603) 424-0995; buckleysgreatsteaks.com; $–$$$$ D (

Cabonnay H

WINE BAR/NEW AMERICAN 55 Bridge St., Manchester; (844) 9463473; cabonnay.com; $$$-$$$$ D

Campo Enoteca

ITALIAN 969 Elm St., Manchester; (603) 625-0256; campoenoteca.com; $–$$$ L D

Colosseum Restaurant

ITALIAN 264 North Broadway, Salem; (603) 898-1190; thecolosseumrestaurant.com; $–$$ L D (

The Copper Door

Pigtale

Gale Motor Co. Eatery H

$$ Entrées cost between

900 Degrees H

PIZZA/ITALIAN 220 East Main St., Hampstead; (603) 378-0092; 241 Union Sq., Milford; (603) 672-2270; pastaloft.com; $–$$ L D PIZZERIA 449 Amherst St., Nashua; (603) 864-8740; (603) 864-8740; pigtalepizza.com; $-$$ L D

AMERICAN/FARM-TO-TABLE 50 Commercial St., Manchester; (603) 836-1925; foundrynh.com; $$-$$$ D b

$18 and $25

MERRIMACK VALLEY

The Pasta Loft H

The Foundry H

SMALL PLATES 36 Lowell St., Manchester; (603) 232-7059; galemotoreatery.com; $–$$$ D (

$12 and $18

524-9373; magicfoodsrestaurantgroup.com; $$–$$$ L D

MEDITERRANEAN 707 Milford Rd., Merrimack; (603) 883-7333; 524 Nashua St., Milford; (603) 673-3939; 270 Granite St., Manchester; (603) 2323323; giorgios.com; $$–$$$ L D (

Granite Restaurant & Bar

NEW AMERICAN 96 Pleasant St., Concord; (603) 227-9000; graniterestaurant.com; $$–$$$$ B L D b (

Grazing Room

Republic H

Revival Kitchen & Bar

AMERICAN 11 Depot St., Concord; (603) 715-5723; revivalkitchennh. com; $$–$$$ D (

Riverside BBQ

BBQ 53 Main St., Nashua; (603) 2045110; riversidebarbeque.com $–$$ L D

Stella Blu

TAPAS 70 East Pearl St., Nashua; (603) 578-5557; stellablu-nh.com; $$–$$$ D

Surf Restaurant H

AMERICAN 33 The Oaks St., Henniker; (603) 428-3281; colbyhillinn.com; $$–$$$$ D (

SEAFOOD 207 Main St., Nashua; (603) 595-9293; 99 Bow St., Portsmouth; (603) 334-9855; surfseafood.com; $$–$$$$ D b

Grill 603

Taj India H

AMERICAN 168 Elm St., Milford; (603) 213-6764; grill603.com; $–$$$ L D b

Gyro Spot

GREEK 1037 Elm St., Manchester; (603) 218-3869; 421 Central Ave., Dover; (603) 343-4553; thegyrospot. com; $ L D New Dover location

INDIAN 967 Elm St., Manchester; (603) 606-2677; 47 E. Pearl St., Nashua; (603) 864-8586; tajindia.co; $–$$ L D New location in Nashua

Tuscan Kitchen H

Hanover St. Chophouse H

ITALIAN 67 Main St., Salem; (603) 952-4875; 581 Lafayette Rd., Portsmouth; (603) 570-3600; tuscan-kitchen.com; $$–$$$ L D

The Little Crêperie

SEACOAST

STEAKHOUSE 149 Hanover Street, Manchester; (603) 644-2467; hanoverstreetchophouse.com; L D ( CAFÉ 138 North Main St., Concord; (603) 856-7807; $ B L b

Lui Lui H

ITALIAN 259 Daniel Webster Hwy., Nashua; (603) 888-2588; 8 Glen Rd., West Lebanon; (603) 298-7070; luilui. com; $-$$ L D

Mangia

ITALIAN 33 Elm St., Manchester; (603) 647-0788; gomangia.com; $–$$ D (

Mangia Sano

ITALIAN 321 Nashua St., Milford; (603) 554-8534; Facebook; $–$$$ D

900 Degrees H

PIZZERIA 24 Calef Hwy., Brickyard Sq., Epping; (603) 734-2809; 50 Dow St., Manchester; (603) 6410900; 900degrees.com; $–$$$ L D

7th Settlement

BREW PUB 47 Washington St., Dover; (603) 373-1001; 7thsettlement. com; $–$$ L D

Bali Sate House

INDONESIAN 448 High St., Somersworth; Phone number (603) 7403000; Facebook; $–$$ L D

Barley House H

Bridge Street Bistrot

INTERNATIONAL 64 Bridge St., Portsmouth; (603) 430-9301; bridgestreetbistrot.com; $$–$$$ L D b (

Bubby’s NY Style Delicatessen H

NY DELI 241 Hanover St., Portsmouth; (603) 373-8981; bubbysdeli. com; $ B L D

CAVA

TAPAS 10 Commercial Alley, Portsmouth; (603) 319-1575; cavatapasandwinebar.com; $–$$$ L D

Chapel+Main

NEW AMERICAN 83 Main St., Dover; (603) 842-5170; chapelandmain. com; $$–$$$ D (

Community Oven

PIZZERIA 845 Lafayette Rd., Hampton; (603) 929-0102; thecommunityoven.com; $–$$$ L D

CR’s the Restaurant

AMERICAN 287 Exeter Rd., Hampton; (603) 929-7972; crstherestaurant. com; $$-$$$ L D (

Cure

NEW AMERICAN 189 State St., Portsmouth; (603) 427-8258; curerestaurantportsmouth.com; $$-$$$ L D (

Durbar Square Restaurant

NEPALESE/HIMALAYAN 10 Market St., Portsmouth; (603) 294-0107; durbarsquarerestaurant.com $-$$ L D (

Eastern Burger Company H

BURGERS 157 Portsmouth Ave., Stratham; (603) 580-2096; easternburgercompany.com; $–$$ L D

Ember Wood Fired Grill

AMERICAN 1 Orchard St., Dover; (603) 343-1830; emberwfg.com; $$$$$ D b (

Epoch

NEW AMERICAN 2 Pine St., Exeter; (603) 772-5901; theexeterinn.com; $$$–$$$$ B L D b (

Franklin Oyster House

SEAFOOD 148 Fleet St., Portsmouth; (603) 373-8500; franklinoysterhouse. com; $-$$$ D

The Galley Hatch

AMERICAN 325 Lafayette Rd., Hampton; (603) 926-6152; galleyhatch. com; $-$$ B L D

Green Elephant H

VEGETARIAN 35 Portwalk Place, Portsmouth; (603) 427-8344; greenelephantnh.com; $–$$ L D

Gyro Spot

MEDITERRANEAN 866 Elm St., Manchester; (603) 232-4066; matbahcuisine.com; $-$$ D

TAVERN/AMERICAN 132 North Main St., Concord; (603) 228-6363; 43 Lafayette Rd., N. Hampton; (603) 379-9161; thebarleyhouse.com; $–$$ L D New location in N. Hampton

GREEK 1037 Elm St., Manchester; (603) 218-3869; 421 Central Ave., Dover; (603) 343-4553; thegyrospot. com; $ L D New Dover location

Mint Bistro

Black Trumpet Bistro

Hemingway's

Matbah Mediterranean Cuisine

NEW AMERICAN/JAPANESE 1105 Elm St., Manchester; (603) 625-6468; mintbistronh.com; $$-$$$ L D (

INTERNATIONAL 29 Ceres St., Portsmouth; (603) 431-0887; blacktrumpetbistro.com; $$–$$$$ D (

AMERICAN 69 Water St., Exeter; (603) 583-5034; hemingwaysnh. com; $-$$$ D

MT’s Local Kitchen & Wine Bar

Block 6

Hop + grind

NEW AMERICAN 11 Leavy Dr., Bedford; (603) 488-2677; 41 S. Broadway, Salem; (603) 458-2033; $$-$$$ L D New Salem location

AMERICAN 212 Main St., Nashua; (603) 595-9334; mtslocal.com; $–$$$ L D

NEW AMERICAN 319 Vaughan St., Portsmouth; (603) 294-9060; 3sarts. org; $$–$$$ D Located at 3S Artspace

BURGERS 17 Madbury Rd., Durham; (603) 244-2431; hopandgrind.com; $–$$ L D

Cotton H

O Steaks & Seafood H

Braise

Jonny Boston’s International H

AMERICAN 75 Arms St., Manchester; (603) 622-5488; cottonfood.com; $$–$$$$ L D (

STEAKHOUSE/SEAFOOD 11 South Main St., Concord; (603) 856-7925; 62 Doris Ray Court, Lakeport; (603)

NEW AMERICAN 142 Congress St., Portsmouth; (603) 373-6464; $$–$$$ LD(

INTERNATIONAL 170 Main St., Newmarket; (603) 292-6682; ilovejbi.com; $-$$ B L D

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SEAFOOD 150 Congress St., Portsmouth; (603) 766-3474; jumpinjays. com; $$$–$$$$ D (

Laney & Lu Café H

DINE OUT

Tuscan Kitchen H

The New Woodshed

ITALIAN 67 Main St., Salem; (603) 952-4875; 581 Lafayette Rd., Portsmouth; (603) 570-3600; tuscan-kitchen.com; $$–$$$ L D b

AMERICAN 128 Lee Rd., Moultonborough; (603) 476-2700; newwoodshed.com; $–$$$ D

Tinos Greek Kitchen

O Bistro at the Inn on Main

VEGETARIAN & VEGAN 26 Water St., Exeter; (603) 580-4952; laneyandlu. com; $–$$ B L D

GREEK 325 Lafayette Rd., Hampton; (603) 926-6152; tinosgreek.com; $–$$ D b

AMERICAN 200 North Main St., Wolfeboro; (603) 515-1003; innnewhampshire.com/our-bistro; $$–$$$ D

Lobster Q

Urban Farmhouse Eatery

O Steaks & Seafood H

SEAFOOD/BBQ 416 Emerson Ave., Hampstead; (603) 329-4094; lobsterq.com; $–$$$ L D (

BREAKFAST/LUNCH 184 Lafayette Rd., North Hampton; (603) 3799965; Facebook; $–$$ B L

Mombo

Vida Cantina H

NEW AMERICAN 66 Marcy St., Portsmouth; (603) 433-2340; momborestaurant.com; $$–$$$ D (

MEXICAN 2456 Lafayette Rd., Portsmouth; (603) 501-0648; vidacantinanh.com; $–$$ L D

Moxy

The Wellington Room

TAPAS 106 Penhallow St., Portsmouth; (603) 319-8178; moxyrestaurant.com; $$–$$$ D (

Nibblesworth Wood Fire Grill

NEW AMERICAN 409 The Hill, Portsmouth; (603)427-8022; nibblesworth.com; $$–$$$ L D

Otis H

AMERICAN 4 Front St., Exeter; (603) 580-1705; otisrestaurant.com; $$–$$$ D

The Railpenny Tavern

TAVERN 8 Exeter St., Epping; (603) 734-2609; railpennytavern.com; $-$$$ L D b

Revolution Taproom & Grill

GASTRO PUB 61 North Main St., Rochester; (603) 244-3022; revolutiontaproomandgrill.com — Enjoy bar snacks like truffle fries, tapas dishes and upscale comfort food for entrées.

Impressive beer list too. $-$$ L D

Rick’s Food & Spirits

AMERICAN 143 Main St., Kingston; (603) 347-5287; rickskingston.com; $–$$ L D

Ristorante Massimo

ITALIAN 59 Penhallow St., Portsmouth; (603) 436-4000; ristorantemassimo.com; $$-$$$ D (

Row 34

SEAFOOD 5 Portwalk Place, Portsmouth; (603) 319-5011; row34nh. com; $-$$$ L D b (

Rudi’s

NEW AMERICAN/WINE BAR 20 High St., Portsmouth; (603) 430-7834; rudisportsmouth.com; $$-$$$$ L D b (

Shio H

NEW AMERICAN 67 Bow St., Portsmouth; (603) 431-2989; thewellingtonroom.com; $$$–$$$$ D (

LAKES

Bayside Grill and Tavern

AMERICAN 51 Mill St., Wolfeboro; (603) 894-4361; baysidegrillandtavern.com; $–$$ L D

Burnt Timber Tavern

BREWPUB/TAVERN 96 Lehner St., Wolfeboro; (603) 630-4186; burnttimbertavern.com; $–$$ L (Sat only) D

Canoe

AMERICAN 216 South River Rd., Bedford; (603) 935-8070; 232 Whittier Hwy., Center Harbor; (603) 253-4762; magicfoodsrestaurantgroup.com;$–$$$ D (

Corner House Inn Restaurant

AMERICAN 22 Main St., Center Sandwich; (603) 284-6219; cornerhouseinn.com $$ L D b (

Crystal Quail

INTERNATIONAL 10 Main St., Wilton; (603) 654-2457; skybridgecafe.com; $-$$ L D

TAPAS/PIZZA 2075 Parade Rd., Laconia; (603) 528-3057; tavern27. com; $–$$ L D (

Water Street Café

AMERICAN 141 Water St., Laconia; (603) 524-4144; waterstreetcafenh. com; $$ B L D

Wolfe’s Tavern

NEW ENGLAND TAVERN 90 N. Main St., Wolfeboro; (603) 569-3016; wolfestavern.com; $$–$$$ B L D b (

MONADNOCK Bantam Grill

ITALIAN 1 Jaffrey Rd., Peterborough; (603) 924-6633; bantam-peterborough.com; $$–$$$ D (

Bellows Walpole Inn Pub

AMERICAN 30 Central Sq., Keene; (603) 357-8389; thestagerestaurant. com; $-$$ L D

Waterhouse

AMERICAN 18 Water St., Peterborough; (603) 924-4001; waterhousenh.com; $-$$$ L D b (

DARTMOUTH/ LAKE SUNAPEE Base Camp Café

NEPALESE 3 Lebanon St., Hanover; (603) 643-2007; basecampcafenh. com; $-$$ L D

Bistro Nouveau

Cooper’s Hill Public House

Candela Tapas Lounge

IRISH PUB 6 School St., Peterborough; (603) 371-9036; coopershillpublichouse.com; $$ D

TAPAS 15 Lebanon St., Hanover; (603) 277-9094; candelatapas.com; $$-$$$ D (

Del Rossi’s Trattoria

Canoe Club Bistro

BREW PUB 222 West St., Keene; (603) 355-3335; elmcitybrewing. com; $–$$$ L D

Fox Tavern at the Hancock Inn

TAVERN 33 Main St., Hancock; (603) 525-3318; hancockinn.com $-$$$ L D (

Hobbs Tavern & Brewing Co.

The Grove

BREWPUB 2415 White Mountain Hwy., W. Ossipee; (603) 539-2000; hobbstavern.com; $–$$ L D

AMERICAN 247 Woodbound Rd., Rindge; (603) 532-4949; woodbound.com; $$–$$$ B L D b (

Kathleen’s Cottage

Luca’s Mediterranean Café

Lavinia’s

The Stage H

AMERICAN The Center at Eastman, 6 Clubhouse Lane, Grantham; (603) 863-8000; bistronouveau.com; $–$$$$ L D (

AMERICAN 6 North Main St., Wolfeboro; (603) 569-7788; garwoodsrestaurant.com; $–$$ L D (

Sonny’s Tavern

The Sky Bridge Café H

INTERNATIONAL/AMERICAN 297 Main St., Walpole; (603) 756-3320; bellowswalpoleinn.com; $$ L D (

Elm City Brewing

IRISH 90 Lake St., Bristol; (603) 7446336; kathleenscottagenh.com; $–$$ L D

Restaurant at Burdick’s

Tavern 27

Faro Italian Grille

JAPANESE 2454 Lafayette Rd., Portsmouth; (603) 319-1638; shiorestaurant.com; $-$$ L D

LATIN 288 Main St., Marlborough; (603) 876-5012; piedrafina.com; $–$$ L D ( FRENCH 47 Main Street, Walpole; (603) 756-9058; burdickchocolate. com; $–$$$ L D b (

ITALIAN Rte. 137, Dublin; (603) 5637195; delrossis.com $$–$$$ D (

Garwood’s

Piedra Fina

STEAKHOUSE/SEAFOOD 11 South Main St., Concord; (603) 856-7925; 62 Doris Ray Court, Lakeport; (603) 524-9373; magicfoodsrestaurantgroup.com; $$–$$$ L D

AMERICAN 202 Pitman Rd., Center Barnstead; (603) 269-4151; crystalquail.com; $$$–$$$$ D ( ITALIAN 7 Endicott St. N., Laconia; (603) 527-8073; faroitaliangrille.com; $$ D (

enjoy a true luncheon. Fresh, local ingredients are used, including herbs from the onsite gardens. The menu changes with the season. There are three seatings at 11:30 a.m., 12:40 p.m. and 2 p.m. $$ L (

MEDITERRANEAN 10 Central Sq., Keene; (603) 358-3335; lucascafe. com; $$–$$$ L D (

Nicola’s Trattoria

NEW AMERICAN 328 Central Ave., Dover; (603) 343-4332; sonnystaverndover.com; $–$$ D b

AMERICAN 18 Main St., Center Harbor; (603) 253-8617; laviniasdining. com; $–$$$ D (

ITALIAN 51 Railroad St., Keene; (603) 355-5242; Facebook; $$$–$$$$ D

Street

Lemongrass

The Old Courthouse

INTERNATIONAL 801 Islington St., Portsmouth; (603) 436-0860; Streetfood360.com; $ L D b

ASIAN 64 Whittier Hwy., Moultonborough; (603) 253-8100; lemongrassnh.net; $–$$ L D

NEW AMERICAN 30 Main St., Newport; (603) 863-8360; eatatthecourthouse.com; $$–$$$ L D b (

STREET'za

Local Eatery H

Pearl Restaurant & Oyster Bar

AMERICAN 27 South Main St., Hanover; (603) 643-9660; canoeclub. us; $–$$ L D (

Cataleya's Caribbean Bar & Grill

CARIBBEAN 420 Main St., New London; (603) 526-6600; Facebook; $-$$ L D

The Coach House Restaurant

NEW AMERICAN The New London Inn, 353 Main St., New London; (603) 526-2791; thenewlondoninn.com; $$-$$$ D

Flying Goose Brew Pub H

BREW PUB 40 Andover Rd., New London; (603) 526-6899; flyinggoose.com; $–$$ L D

Latham House Tavern

TAVERN 9 Main St., Lyme; (603) 795-9995; lathamhousetavern.com; $–$$ L D

Lou’s Restaurant H

AMERICAN 30 South Main St., Hanover; (603) 643-3321; lousrestaurant.net; $-$$ B L D

Lui Lui H

PIZZA 801 Islington St., Portsmouth; (603) 431-7500; streetza360.com; $–$$ L D

FARM-TO-TABLE 21 Veterans Sq., Laconia; (603) 527-8007; laconialocaleatery.com; $–$$ D (

ASIAN 1 Jaffrey Rd., Peterbrough; (603) 924-5225; pearl-peterborough.com $$–$$$ D (

ITALIAN 259 Daniel Webster Hwy., Nashua; (603) 888-2588; 8 Glen Rd., West Lebanon; (603) 298-7070; luilui.com; $-$$ L D

Surf Seafood H

Mise en Place

Pickity Place

Market Table

SEAFOOD 99 Bow St., Portsmouth; (603) 334-9855; surfseafood.com; $$–$$$$ D

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ITALIAN/AMERICAN 96 Lehner St., Wolfeboro; (603) 569-5788; miseenplacenh.com; $$-$$$$ L D (

LUNCH 248 Nutting Hill Rd., Mason; (603) 878-1151; pickityplace.com — A historic and lovely place to

FARM-TO-TABLE 44 Main St., Hanover; (603) 676-7996; markettablenh.com; $–$$ B L D b

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DINE OUT

Millstone at 74 Main

Libby’s Bistro & SAaLT Pub

AMERICAN 74 Newport Rd., New London; (603) 526-4201; 74mainrestaurant.com; $–$$ L D b

NEW AMERICAN 115 Main Street on Rte. 2, Gorham; (603) 466-5330; libbysbistro.org; $$–$$$ L D (

Phnom Penh Sandwich Station H

The Little Grille H

VIETNAMESE 1 High St., Lebanon; (603) 678-8179; phnompenhsandwiches.com; $-$$ L D

AMERICAN/INTERNATIONAL 62 Cottage St., Littleton; (603) 444-0395; thelittlegrille.com; $–$$ L D

Revolution Cantina

Margarita Grill

LATIN AMERICAN/MEXICAN 38 Opera House Sq., Claremont; (603) 5046310; revolutioncantina.; $-$$ L D b

MEXICAN Rte. 302, Glen; (603) 3836556; margaritagrillnh.com; $–$$ L D

Stella’s Italian Kitchen

ITALIAN 5 Main St., Lyme; (603) 7954302; stellaslyme.com; $–$$ L D

IRISH PUB 3002 White Mountain Hwy., North Conway; (603) 356-7005; Julykellys.com; $–$$ L D (

Suna

Moat Mountain Smokehouse

BREW PUB 3378 White Mountain Hwy., North Conway; (603) 356-6381; moatmountain.com; $–$$ L D (

Sunshine Cookshop H

One Love Brewery

Taverne on the Square

AMERICAN 2 Pleasant St., Claremont; (603) 287-4416; claremonttaverne. com; $–$$$ L D

Tuk Tuk Thai Cuisine

THAI 5 S. Main St., Hanover; (603) 2779192; tuktukthaicuisine.com; $–$$ L D (

NORTH COUNTRY Bailiwicks

AMERICAN 106 Main St., Littleton; (603) 444-7717; bailiwicksfinerestaurant.com; $-$$$ L D (

Biederman’s Deli & Pub

DELI/PUB 83 Main St., Plymouth; (603) 536-3354; biedermansdeli.com; $-$$ L D

Black Cap Grille

BREW PUB 25 South Mountain Dr., Lincoln; (603) 745-7290; onelovebrewery.coml $–$$ L D

Rainbow Grille & Tavern H

AMERICAN/TAVERN 609 Beach Rd., Pittsburg; (603) 538-9556; rainbowgrille.com — Serving a variety of comfort food from seafood to ribs. The tavern serves appetizers, hearth-baked pizzas and sandwiches. $–$$ D (

AMERICAN 5 Main St., North Woodstock; (603) 745-2110; rusticriverrestaurant.com; $-$$ L D BREW PUB 18 Mill St., Littleton; (603) 444-4800; (603) 444-4800; schillingbeer.com; $-$$ L D

Shannon Door Pub

PUB 357 Black Mountain Rd., Jackson; (603) 383-8916; shovelhandlepub. com; $-$$ L D

Tony’s Italian Grille & Pub

AMERICAN/ASIAN 2966 White Mountain Hwy., North Conway; (603) 356-7776; delaneys.com; $–$$ L D

ITALIAN 3674 Rte. 3, Thornton; (603) 745-3133; $$ L D (

Gypsy Café

ITALIAN 45 Seavey St., North Conway; (603) 356-7000; vitomarcellositalianbistro.com; $$-$$$ D

The Last Chair & Sublime Brewing Co.

AMERICAN/BREW PUB 5 Rte. 25, Plymouth; (603) 238-9077; thelastchairnh.com; $-$$ L D

And an ★ ★ Outdoor Patio!

61 N. Main St, Rochester NH 603-244-3022 www.revolutiontaproomandgrill.com

Greenhouse Opens March 28th Find over 200 varieties of herbs and perennials - including some hard-to-find herbs. All locally grown.

Have a Pickity Day!

Thompson House Eatery

Delaney’s Hole in the Wall

SEAFOOD/AMERICAN 280 East Side Rd., North Conway; (603) 447-3838; jonathonsseafood.com; $–$$$ L D (

We have 2 Private Rooms for your events ★

★

AMERICAN 13 South Main St., Plymouth; (603) 536-9099; sixburnerbistro.com; $-$$ L D NEW AMERICAN 193 Main St., Jackson; (603) 383-9341; thethompsonhouseeatery.com; $$-$$$ D

Jonathon’s Seafood

★ Birthday Parties ★ Bridal & Baby Showers ★ Corporate Meetings ★ Business Lunches

Six Burner Bistro

FARM-TO-TABLE 57 Blair Rd., Campton; (603) 536-1331; farmtablenh. com; $-$$ L D b

INTERNATIONAL 111 Main St., Lincoln; (603) 745-4395; gypsycaferestaurant. com; $–$$ L D

Your Next Event ★ ★atBook Revolution Taproom!

Schilling Beer Co.

Shovel Handle Pub

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Rustic River

Chang Thai Café H

NEW AMERICAN 2724 White Mountain Hwy., North Conway; (603) 3564747; chefsbistronh.com; $-$$ L D

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STEAKHOUSE 3 Station St., Glen; (603) 383-4344; redparkapub.com; $–$$ L D

PUB Rte. 16 & 16A, Jackson; (603) 3834211; shannondoor.com; $-$$ L D

Chef’s Bistro

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Red Parka Steakhouse & Pub

AMERICAN 1498 White Mt. Hwy., N. Conway; (603) 356-2225; blackcapgrille.com; $-$$ L D THAI 77 Main St., Littleton; (603) 4448810; changthaicafe.com; $-$$ L D

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May Kelly’s Cottage

AMERICAN 6 Brook Rd., Sunapee; (603) 843-8998; magicfoodsrestaurantgroup. com; $$–$$$ D ( JAMAICAN 145 Pleasant St., Claremont; (603) 543-000; Facebook; $-$$ L D

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Vito Marcello’s Italian Bistro H

Woodstock Inn Station & Brewery H

BREWPUB Rte. 3, N. Woodstock; (603) 745-3951; woodstockinnnh.com; $–$$ L

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Dip: Thai Curry Soup: Spinach Tortellini Salad: Marinated Asparagus and

Green Beans over Spring Greens Bread: Garlic Bread Stick Entrée: Shaved Rib Eye over Boursin Crostini with Garlic Jus

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Entrée: Ratatouille over Fettuccine

Open 10-5 pm everyday Luncheon seatings 11:30, 12:45 and 2:00 Reservations Recommended

603-878-1151 Pickityplace.com

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603 LIVING

Up Our Alleys Or should we say “lanes”?

T

o suggest that New Hampshire natives are an independent lot would be stating the obvious. And boy, do we like to argue about stuff. Even if we know we’re wrong.

Ask most Granite Staters to pronounce the name of the road that runs from Lincoln to Conway through scenic terrain and they will incorrectly blurt ‘Kank-ah-MANgus Highway.’” Disturbingly, few people know it’s pronounced Kank-ah-MAU-gus.

Remember it this way: The Old Man, as in Kank-ah-MAN-gus, died in 2003 when his face fell from grace. We grammar police take pleasure in the futility of making that correction to people who will never accept the right way to say the name of that 34-mile stretch of Route 112.

You want a good New Hampshire food fight? Ask the question “Markey’s or Brown’s?” These two lobster and seafood haunts stare at one another from across NH Highway 286 in Seabrook. A necessary truce in the contentious crustacean conversation was called off when Brown’s was destroyed by fire last August. Brown’s vowed to return, if only to reengage New Englanders in rowdy arguments about the best seacoast seafood.

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BY MIKE MORIN And don’t get me started on the jimmies and sprinkles debate. With the influx of so many out-of-state transplants (including me) to New Hampshire, our sprinkles eventually became jimmies, creating generations of descendants not knowing what to call the popular ice cream topping.

New Hampshire’s greatest pronunciation hot button resides just inside the state line in the bedroom community of Windham, where I live. It seems that longtime residents prefer Wind-HAM. That just sounds pretentious.

After five years here, I haven’t earned the right to call it Wind-HAM, so I go with WIND-em.

I have friends who will actually say it both ways over the course of speaking back-toback sentences. I say “potato,” you say, “puhtah-to.” Let’s call the whole thing off.

I have, however, found something no one fights about: The only real bowling in New Hampshire is candlepin bowling. When flatlanders like me from the Midwest move here, we ask, “Where can I find some real bowling?”

By real bowling, these people (not me any longer) are looking for the game of 10 pins, where bowling a perfect 12-strike 300 game is about as common as a snowy day in January.

In the game of candlepins, a 300 game

is about as common as a 90-degree New Hampshire day in January. In other words, it has never happened and small ball fans like it that way.

People who bowl candlepins have no use for the game’s older cousin. Candlepins was invented in Worcester around 1880, and the strength of one’s grit and worth is judged by his or her ability to throw a 96 string and not whine about it.

New Hampshire native and gentlemanly professional candlepin bowler, Gary Duffett, once flung his bowling bag and its contents down a sidewalk in anger following an especially frustrating tournament performance some years ago. “It’s like people do with golf clubs,” he confessed to me.

The only real argument among candlepinners centers around whether or not a lane’s gutters should, instead, be called channels, to class up the game’s image a bit. Had he lived, I’m certain the Old Man of the Mountain would have frowned upon that idea. NH Former WZID radio host and emcee extraordinaire Mike Morin is also an author. His latest book, “Lunch with Tommy and Stasia — TV’s Golden Age of Candlepin Bowling,” published by Hobblebush Books, arrives this summer.

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