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Paths leading back to our state’s First People Page 52

MINIATURE MARVELS

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Contents 52

Ch ief Joseph Laurent

First Things 8 Editor’s Note 10 Contributors Page 12 Feedback

Features top photos from left: by silvester humaj and sam jaffe; outsider photo by marty basch, courtesy photos

50 In Their Own Words

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67 603 Informer

603 Living

14 First Person

34 Politics

92 Home

ROCKIN’ STATE AMBASSADORS

story by Tiffanie Wen photos by Mercedes Armella Spitalier

story by James Pindell photo by Ilya Mirman

NH-MADE FURNITURE

by Amy Mitchell photos by John Hession

18 July Picks

37 Review

98 Health

“THE CHEERLEADER” BOOKS BY RUTH DOAN MACDOUGALL

by Karen A. Jamrog

WOODLAND MEDICINE

BEER FESTIVALS

Meet Sarah Maillet, co-owner of Manchester’s 815 speakeasy.

by David Mendelsohn

52 Our Native Past

by Barbara Radcliffe Rogers

Marks left by Native Americans can be found all over the state. Explore connections to a past that stretches back thousands of years.

by Mark Dionne

24 Food & Drink

58 Miniature Marvels

by Susan Laughlin

20 Our Town CHARLESTOWN

FOOD TRUCKS

by Rick Broussard

IS ORGANIC FOOD WORTH IT?

100 Seniority

38 Blips

GOING BACK TO SCHOOL

INSTAGRAMMING THE STATE

by Casey McDermott

by Lynne Snierson

103 Local Dish

39 Artisan

BLUEBERRY ZUCCHINI BREAD

by Susan Laughlin

recipe by the Riverwalk Café

28 Small Bites

104 Calendar of NH Events

WILD DRINKING

30 Retail KITCHEN GADGETS

by Susan Laughlin

32 Outsider WHAT TO DO THIS MONTH

67 Best of NH 2017 The results of the annual Readers’ Poll are in, and the editors unveil a year’s worth of careful research, which includes everything from the tasty to the quirky. It all comes together to form the ultimate guide to enjoying the Granite State.

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by Sarah Cahalan

Think caterpillars are just vaguely creepy pre-butterflies? Sam Jaffe of The Caterpillar Lab in Keene will change your perspective.

by Barbara Coles

July 2017

edited by Sarah Cahalan

115 Dine Out GOOD EATS

edited by Susan Laughlin

MILLS & ZOLDAK: POTTERS

TAKE A WALK

by Susan Laughlin

by Marty Basch

ON THE COVER Illustrator Alexandra Bye created this year’s Best of NH cover.

The Readers’ Poll results and Editor’s Picks start on page 67.

120 Last Laugh TAKING THE PLUNGE

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t the end of the 19th century, New Hampshire was being depleted of a crucial natural resource: its youth.

Westward expansion was the new frontier for those wanting to make their own marks on the world, plus, let’s face it — rocky farmland in the frigid Northeast didn’t have a lot of appeal for new families looking to put down roots. The state was deep in debt, as were many of its towns and cities.

But NH Governor Frank Rollins, a Concord Republican, realized that there are lasting bonds of memory and place, even for the young. To summon back the wanderers (most wound up in Minnesota, go figure), he invented “Old Home Week.” It was a sentimental appeal to those who had left to return for a week, celebrate with their communities, and be reminded of why New Hampshire is truly the right place to stay, work and play.

In recent years, with a new flight of our best and brightest to parts west or south, a movement has sprung up with similar goals. Perhaps not coincidentally, one focus of that movement is an organization named Stay Work Play.

We suspect that Governor Rollins would approve, and so do we. Stay Work Play has been celebrating young talent with their “Rising Star Awards,” promoting internships, rallying the members of the various Young Professionals Networks across the state and generally raising consciousness about the importance of keeping (or summoning back) the leaders of tomorrow.

It’s really not that hard a sell in this day and age, with net-zero homes, artisanal beer festivals, farm-to-table restaurants and telecommuting to take the rougher edges off life in the Granite State, but it’s still crucial work.

That’s one reason why this year we are partnering with Stay Work Play as the

beneficiary nonprofit for our annual Best of NH Party. Hopefully, some of those that the folks at Stay Work Play are trying to reach will come to the Best of NH and, just as Gov. Rollins wished, the bonds of memory and place will be strengthened.

The Old Home Week idea was adopted by many other states in New England, and while it has been reduced to a weekend or even a single day in many towns, it’s still a beloved and revered tradition. But our local economies are no longer as distinct and self-sufficient as they once were, so now the goal is not to restore a dairy farm in Sandwich so much as to keep skilled labor, college degrees and intellectual property within the state’s bounds. A rising tide of young workers and entrepreneurs here would truly lift all our various boats.

Our Best of NH Party was not originally devised to make the state seem cooler or more exciting for economic development purposes, but showcasing the best food, folks and fun does tend to have that effect. Our hope is that the partnership with Stay Work Play will allow us to refine and target that message in a way that is helpful to everyone.

After all, there was no insincerity in the wish that Gov. Rollins articulated, that many would hear a whisper beckoning them to come back.

He loved the state dearly, and he believed that it was special. That’s why, among other things, he helped found the Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests.

Perhaps the main change since then is that we think live music, fun and games and the aroma of the state’s best food wafting in the air over a ballpark on a summer’s day is more persuasive than a sentimental whisper.

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Alexandra Bye, who illustrated the cover, is a New Hampshire local and recent graduate of the New Hampshire Institute of Art. As a freelancer, she specializes in character design, hand lettering, graphic design, and traditional and digital media. Her work has been featured by the Society of Illustrators, Cartoon Network, PBS and Random House as well as local companies GYK Antler, MSNCreate and DYN. In her free time, she enjoys mountain biking, Nordic ski racing and hiking in the White Mountains. Her personal artwork includes environmentally conscious themes and focuses on documenting the flourishing local community here in New England. Learn more at alexandrabye.com.

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Former longtime New Hampshire Magazine managing editor (and current contributing editor) Barbara Coles wrote “Miniature Marvels.”

Mark Dionne, who wrote the feature story “Paths to New Hampshire’s Native Past,” is a freelance writer and musician from the Lakes Region.

Tiffanie Wen, who wrote “First Person,” is a columnist for the BBC. As a freelancer, her work has appeared in The Atlantic, the Daily Beast and others.

Boston Globe political reporter and our regular “Politics” contributor James Pindell wrote an extended column this month for “Informer.”

Photographer Ilya Mirman took the photo of Scott Brown for “Informer.” Mirman usually shoots politics, fashion, and rock and roll.

Cuisine Editor Susan Laughlin also regularly writes “Artisan.” For July she also wrote “Retail” and a number of Best of NH editor’s picks.

About | Behind The Scenes at New Hampshire Magazine Girls Inc. Paint Night New Hampshire Magazine, Yankee Magazine and McLean Communications staff had a wonderful time painting with the girls at Girls Incorporated of New Hampshire’s Manchester center. All of the young artists pictured here are a part of the new Bold Futures Mentoring Program. Artist Joetta Gonzalez led the girls in a “paint night,” which produced some fantastic original works of art. Yankee Art Director Lori Pedrick, New Hampshire Magazine Managing Editor Erica Thoits, and McLean Creative Department members Wendy Wood, Nancy Tichanuk and Jodie Hall were all on hand to answer questions, lend some advice and maybe help clean up a few spills. We thought all of the girls’ creations were amazing and worthy of sharing with our readers. If you’re interested in learning more about Girls Inc. and its mission to help girls be bold, smart and strong, visit girlsincnewhampshire.org.

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Visit Your Library Thank you for the wonderful article about New Hampshire’s many “library firsts” that appeared in your June issue [“Informer”].

As you noted, the Granite State has long been a leader when it comes to libraries, and we’re proud to say that, from Colonial times right up through the present, libraries have always played vital roles in our communities.

We at the State Library are celebrating our 300th anniversary throughout 2017 — yes, it bears repeating that we’re the first state library in America — and we’ve been thrilled by the enthusiasm that patrons from all walks of life and all corners of the state are showing, not only for the state library but also for their own public and school libraries. We encourage all readers of New Hampshire Magazine, no matter where they live, to explore their communities’ libraries often, and we invite them to stop by and visit us at 20 Park St. in Concord. We’ll be happy to meet you!

Michael York Acting Commissioner, NH DCR

Good Company Just wanted to say thanks again for including me in your May issue of “women artists to watch” [“Remarkable Women”]. It was quite thrilling to be in such good company, and the huge positive response I received was gratifying. It’s quite validating and who doesn’t like that? I hope our paths cross again sometime soon.

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Too Political Started reading the “Feedback” section in June’s issue and wondered when you became a political magazine? Well, my “stand” on Free Staters is go back to where you came from.

Teri Parker Lifelong NH resident Hampton Editor’s Note: It’s hard not to talk about politics when living in New Hampshire. That’s why we have a monthly feature titled “Politics,” but we make efforts to keep it informational and not editorial in nature. We publish as many letters as we can in our “Feedback” section as long as they relate to stories and issues we’ve covered in our pages.

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emails, snail mail, facebook, tweets

Editor’s note: Much to our delight, every once in a while we still receive handwritten letters.

The letter pictured above is transcribed below.

Dusting Off Memories Holy flashback, Batman! Your “Yankee Clipper” story from your June edition took me back some 50 years or so. I once was a steady customer at Joe’s (“none off the top, just trim the ends”) when he was in his old place on the east side of South Street and then in the brick house on the other side, and I don’t think I ever knew Joe’s last name, but I do remember Gob as a younger man, as we both used to be.

I haven’t had a professional haircut since I was 19, when I bought a Trim Comb, and now I style my hair by letting it fall out and tangle in my combs and brushes. But the barbershop feeling of being gently coddled, what with the bib snapped round my neck, the smell of powder, the sound of scissors and the hum of the clippers will stay with me forever (my last cut cost me $1.25).

Thank you ever so much for taking half a century off my odometer. And give my regards to Gob, who once cut my now-graying hair, and to all the remaining barbers, what with their Zen-trance-inducing mixture of idle talk, gentle hair care and the feeling of the dust-off brush at the nape of my neck Thankewverymuch.

Greg the Beatnik Derry

I appreciated that, finally, you published an issue [June 2017] that represented New Hampshire beyond the “yuppie” carpetbaggers in the southern part of the state’s lifestyles, but unfortunately, the segment [in “Choose Your Own Adventure”] by Marty Basch demonstrated a lack of knowledge about the Lakes Region. Lake Winnipesaukee is only one lake within this region. It also includes, among others, Newfound Lake and Mt. Cardigan, whose elevation is 3,156 ft. — significantly higher, as mountain elevation is measured, than the Ossipee Mountains’ Mt. Shaw, which overlooks Lake Winnipesaukee.

Having been tempted to write to you voicing my disappointment in your publication for its emphasis on lifestyles and personalities that do not represent what defines the real New Hampshire nor its lifelong residents, I refrained until this article demonstrated an incorrect snapshot, rather than a true knowledge of the area. New Hampshire is not Massachusetts tax-evaders who populate the southern interstate region, and who dabble in outdoor lifestyles while altering the political makeup of the “Live Free or Die” residents. New Hampshire was once one of the last bastions of the rugged individual, the honest day’s worker, and those with love and respect for nature and her bounty and beauty.

Now, it saddens me to watch the infectious homogeneous influence of “going along to get along” scoffers of the rugged individuals, while dabbling in and donning the patina by wearing L.L. Bean clothes on weekends.

You might benefit by reading the Yankee Magazine, which represents the roots of individuals that sustain the true qualities of Yankees and their valuable, self-sustaining lifestyles.

Margaret Robie Dickinson Miller, Ed.D. Bristol Editor’s Note: Thanks for your comments and the correction that now has been made in the online version of the story. For the record, Marty Basch is one of the most knowledgeable folks we know when it comes to writing about the NH outdoors, but mistakes sometimes happen, even to experts. Also for the record, this magazine is a wholly owned subsidiary of Yankee Publishing, and we always read and enjoy Yankee Magazine.

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603 Navigator “Nature’s peace will flow into you as sunshine flows into trees. The winds will blow their own freshness into you, and the storms their energy, while cares will drop off like autumn leaves.” — John Muir, “Our National Parks”

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Woodland Medicine

Forest bathing offers a cure

BY TIFFANIE WEN

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eave my devices behind? That’s definitely what Amos Clifford, founder and director of the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy Guides and Programs, advised me to do before taking my first solo walk in the woods. But there are bears out here, I can’t help thinking to myself. And I have a terrible sense of direction.

I’ve hiked the trails behind my house, part of the Mink Brook Nature Preserve, a handful of times since my husband Roy and I moved to New Hampshire a year ago so Roy could attend the business school at Dartmouth College. But those walks were always with Roy and the dog in tow, where we could simultaneously get some exercise and discuss the list of projects we were working on — his green card application, my querying literary agents, moving to another part of the country for his summer internship and so on.

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rain, I’m wandering around the woods offtrail with something else in mind entirely: forest bathing.

New Hampshire is arguably one of the best places in the world to engage in Shinrin-yoku, a term coined by the Japanese Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries in the 1980s that has become known in translation as forest bathing. After talking to several practitioners and fans, I’ve come to understand that it essentially means wandering slowly around a natural environment replete with trees, soaking in the forest air and observing the atmosphere around you.

Plenty of New Englanders, such as Nadine Mazzola, a certified forest therapy guide and mentor from Acton, Massachusetts, know intuitively that there’s something beneficial about being in the forest. “When I was recovering from breast cancer treatments and my mother was suffering from 16

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Alzheimer’s, I spent a lot of time walking in the woods with my dog,” she says. “It was very healing.”

But scientists are now trying to pinpoint the positive effects of being in nature and understand the mechanisms that drive them. In recent years, Japanese researchers have demonstrated that walking in the forest can lower levels of cortisol, a hormone that is associated with stress; lower our heart rates and blood pressure; increase parasympathetic nervous system activity, which is associated with relaxation; and reduce sympathetic nervous system activity, which is associated with stress and the famous “fight or flight” response. Other experts highlight the olfactory benefits of walking near trees. Studies have shown for example, that phytoncides — antimicrobial compounds released into the air from plants and trees like the Hinoki cypress — can lead to

decreased levels of stress hormones and increased natural killer cells, which boost our immune system and help fight off tumors and viruses.

Gregory Bratman, a postdoctoral research fellow at Stanford, conducted two studies in which students walked in either a nature environment or more urban one.

“We tested their mood, cognitive function and a particular aspect of their emotion regulation known as rumination, which can be summarized as a tendency to engage in repetitive thoughts focused on negative aspects of yourself. And in these experiments, we observed a benefit of nature versus the urban experience across those aspects of psychological well-being,” he says.

Bratman says that two known concepts, attention restoration theory and stress reduction theory, might help explain the results.

“Both [theories] are built to some extent

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I took time to look at the light coming through the trees and the patterns it made on the shaded floor. on the idea that we didn’t evolve in urban environments, so urban environments tax us in certain ways for which we may not be ideally suited,” he says. “Urban environments can deplete our direct attention by forcing us to pay attention to things that we haven’t had to for most of our evolutionary history, like honking cars and busy streets. Or, in the case of stress reduction theory, this approach posits that natural environments, like savannas, engage our parasympathetic nervous system, as these are the environments in our evolutionary history that have tended to provide areas of prospect and refuge.”

For me, the notion of “attention restoration” and the idea that nature engages indirect attention, allowing direct attention capacity a chance to replenish, rings particularly true.

When I walked into the woods without my devices, determined to do nothing but focus on the environment around me, I noticed the bark on some trees was peeling back horizontally instead of cracking vertically and stopped to examine the texture more closely.

I found myself wondering how I had never noticed that trees peel horizontally like this.

And had trees always shed? I took time to look at the light coming through the trees and the patterns it made on the shaded floor.

I listened to the sounds of chirping, gurgling

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Above and on the opposite page: Author Tiffanie Wen practices forest bathing.

and cackling birds coming from all directions and was impressed by how diverse the sounds were.

But as soon as I walked back to the parking lot, the low buzz of the forest immediately gave way to more direct concerns — a dog was off-leash near a car and barking at me, and nearby, where a maintenance man was taking equipment out of his van, the rumble of the van door was louder and felt more threatening than anything in the forest had.

All this scientific research on the benefits of nature may be bringing its importance to the fore. “Forest bathing” has entered our lexicon, for one, and the practice seems to be catching on around the United States and abroad, with some people having already come up with their own guidelines for how to best experience the forest.

Amos Clifford, the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy Guides founder who gave me the tip to leave my phone at home to forest bathe, has been training forest therapy guides — leaders who take individuals or groups out on walks — since 2014. So far, he has trained well over 100 people, ranging from naturalists and psychotherapists to combat veterans, and he’ll be training two physicians in forest therapy guiding this year. He says his training sessions, which take place all over the United States and in such countries as Ireland, Canada and New Zealand, now fill up before he can even promote them.

He says one of his jobs as a guide is to slow his clients down — so slow that they might only walk a quarter mile in three

hours. “And you won’t be bored, you’ll be really engaged,” Clifford says. He also breaks up the walks by periodically asking guests to share what they are experiencing. “And we end the walk by making tea together from some things we foraged along the way.”

While Clifford emphasizes that forest bathing can be done anywhere with plant life — he’s led walks in parks surrounded by freeways, for example — he says some of the best places for forest bathing are savanna-type landscapes: plains, forests, edge zones where the forest and plain meet, and other mixed zones. He recommends looking for diverse areas where there might be several types of characteristics, such as year-round water and both sun and shade.

Kelsea Anderson is a forest therapy guide from Rye who started leading walks this year. She recommends places like Stonehouse Pond in Barrington, Boulder Trail in Pawtuckaway State Park and Odiorne Point Loop Trail in Odiorne State Park. “In New Hampshire, we are lucky to have the White Mountains and a lot of great trails around lakes, streams, ponds, marshes and our small coastline,” she says. “There’s a great amount of diversity in terms of the settings for walks, and we have the four seasons, each with its wonderful characteristics.”

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July | Picks Sip a brewski at this month’s three big beer festivals

A Brew with a View July 8, Sanbornton

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Manchester Brewfest July 29, Manchester

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Seacoast Microbrew Festival July 15, Dover

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A popular internet myth says that Ben Franklin once wrote, “Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy.” Nothing of the sort ever came from the Founding Father’s pen — but if we’re to believe the (mis-attributed) sentiment, then there’s a lot to be happy about in New Hampshire this month. Check out any or all of these local brewfests for a taste of the best beers in New England and beyond — and for a hoppy and happy good time.

A Brew with a View

July 8, Sanbornton

You can’t find a much simpler recipe for a summer festival than this. Now in its third year, this brews-plus-views fest put on by Steele Hill Resorts features VIP specialty beer pairings and a live concert by Meredith-based rockers Janet and the Redheads. The beer list boasts more than 30 breweries from near and far, including Woodstock Inn Brewery, Throwback Brewery, The Brooklyn Brewery and Kona Brewing Company. abrewwithaview.com

Seacoast Microbrew Festival

July 15, Dover

Watch out, Colorado and California. One of the hottest spots in the country for craft beer is right here on the New Hampshire Seacoast, and this 2-yearold festival celebrates the region’s very best. Over the course of nine hours in the Cocheco River-adjacent Henry Law Park, attendees can sip brews from Earth Eagle, Bad Lab and 17 other Seacoast breweries. Enjoy live music courtesy of Galaxy Rabbit and Amulus, and chow down on grub from Northeast Pie Company and other area food trucks. seacoastbrewfest.com

Manchester Brewfest

July 29, Manchester

Now in its fourth year, this celebration of suds transforms the Queen City’s Millyard into a beer lover’s paradise. The 20+-brewer lineup includes Stark Brewing, Tuckerman and other New Hampshire favorites alongside brews from as far away as Michigan and Colorado, while the food vendor list ranges from donuts and BBQ to Latin American-style empanadas. Best of all, you can imbibe in good conscience: Proceeds from this fest benefit New Horizons. manchesterbrewfest.com 1 A Brew with a View, Sanbornton

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OUR TOWN

St. Luke’s Episcopal Church is an excellent example of Gothic architecture.

Past Connections Explore Charlestown’s living history

BY BARBARA RADCLIFFE ROGERS

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or a town of just over 5,000 people, Charlestown has a tremendous wealth of distinguished old homes and buildings. Sixty-two structures and monuments lining its Main Street (Route 12) are significant enough to be listed in the Charlestown Main Street Historic District register.

Charlestown’s location on the Connecticut River had a lot to do with the burg’s prominence in the 18th and 19th centuries, when most of these historic structures were

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built. The river was an important highway for goods and people, and the rich soil along its banks was some of New England’s most productive farmland. It was the promise of good soil and forests teeming with game that drove pioneers westward from the first coastal villages.

In the 1740s, during the French and Indian Wars, Charlestown was the Connecticut Valley’s outpost of British settlement, the northernmost of a line of forts that protected

the frontier. This in turn made Charlestown an important center for trade and transport as more settlements grew to the north and west.

The town’s importance and influence extended into the early- and mid-1800s, when its many prosperous residents built homes to reflect their status and wealth. A walk down the tree-lined Main Street shows some fine examples of the period’s architectural styles, the work of master builders and prominent architects.

A fire in 1842 destroyed part of downtown, spurring a flurry of new construction.

This, and the presence in town of master builder Stephen Hassam, brought the then-fashionable styles of Federal, Greek Revival and Gothic Revival, all of which are represented in the historic district. Hassam is responsible for the fine architectural details on many of the large homes.

Historic signs and markers relate some of Charlestown’s story, including one on the northern end of Main Street noting a house from which an entire family was captured by the Abenaki and taken to Canada in 1754. By that time, the settlement had about 180 people and had outgrown its ¾-acre stockade.

At the corner of Lower Landing Road on the south end of Main Street, a boulder with a bronze plaque marks the site of the stockade of Fort No. 4, the first settlement here, built in 1744. The fort was besieged in 1747 by French and Indians, but successfully defended by the garrison’s 31 men in a three-day battle. The fort played its role in the Revolution too, when General John Stark assembled an expedition of 1,500 men here in 1777. They proceeded west to meet the British at the Battle of Bennington, where their victory proved a major turning point in the war.

The fort, of course, is long gone, although some of the early houses have become ells on grander homes that were built in front of them. To see what the original stockade and settlement looked like, and to get a sense of what life was like in those early days, we visited The Fort at No. 4, a reconstruction of the stockade and buildings inside it.

As we walked through the furnished houses and workshops in this living history museum, we talked to costumed interpreters who were going about everyday chores — tending gardens,

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preparing meals, baking in a beehive oven, making and repairing tools — all using authentic utensils and methods. Although New England has a number of living history museums, this one is unique in the period it spotlights.

It also reflects the spirit of Charlestown and its neighboring towns. It’s been a community effort to keep this resource alive as tightening school budgets have limited the number of school group visits. Volunteers form the staff of interpreters, and community groups participate in various ways. The Anglican Church of the Good Shepherd, for example, holds Morning Prayer in the Hastings House at 11:30 a.m. on Sundays from May until October, using the 1662 “Book of Common Prayer,” the order of worship used during the 17th and 18th centuries.

Back in the historic district, we find the Church of the Good Shepherd on Summer Street, opposite the impressive Town Hall, with its brick-arched doors and windows.

The church used to be the Connecticut River Bank, and you can still see the alarm box on the front. The 1824 building (another work of Stephen Hassam) was the scene of a badly botched bank robbery in 1850, when two men managed to breach the safe and make off into the night with $12,000 in cash and the contents of safety deposit boxes.

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their loaded wagon. Walking at different paces, the two robbers were separated, one striding ahead of the wagon and the other falling behind. The horse, meanwhile, left the road in favor of an easier route, unnoticed by the robbers. A local farmer discovered the horse and loaded wagon in his yard the next morning and brought both to the bank to claim his reward.

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Chef Chris “Koz” Kozlowski’s Crescent City Kitchen food truck

Food On the Go

A local chef takes his Cajun fare to the streets STORY AND PHOTOS BY SUSAN LAUGHLIN

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hef Chris “Koz” Kozlowski has decided to hit the road. After 17 years of owning brick-and-mortar restaurants, he cashed in his chips a few months back and bought a deluxe food trailer. Fine dining at his Orchard Street Chop Shop in Dover is now just a memory.

The new mobile business, Crescent City Kitchen, is an ode to both Chef Koz’s Southern heritage and his first Dover restaurant.

He cooked at Commander’s Palace and Jacques-Imo’s Café in New Orleans before coming to New Hampshire, and his first eatery in Dover was Crescent City Bistro & Rum Bar. The Culinary Institute of America-trained chef says he is happy to come full circle with the truck by way of Creole and Cajun cooking.

This mid-career change was the result of a number of factors. The Chop Shop suffered when a nearby parking structure underwent construction. Plans for buying a smaller restaurant in Rochester fell through. And,

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maybe more importantly, he hadn’t spent a holiday with his growing family in years. It’s part of the pact with the devil all chefs make when they have their own restaurant — families end up on the back burner.

Now, with his 22-foot mobile food kitchen parked in his driveway, he’s home most of the time and, even better, his kids (aged 9 and 11) are happy to help out. It becomes a family outing when the prep work is done and they hit the road for summer festivals and regular gigs throughout the state.

The trailer itself is a work of art. In searching for the perfect mobile kitchen, he found WorldWide Trailer Manufacturing in Georgia to build to his specifications.

“This kitchen is outfitted better than my Chop Shop kitchen. I even paid extra for the gold metallic exterior paint,” he says. “I wanted it to look good parked at any destination.” Even the manufacturer says, “This is the slickest trailer we have built, and the kitchen has the best design.”

Chef Koz is happy to be back in the kitchen. As owner-manager-chef at the Chop Shop, he often found himself tucked away in his office. On the wall was a sign stating the pros and cons of owning a restaurant — 35 cons and only four pros.

Working from the truck eliminates restaurant woes such as staffing, and it affords him the advantage of having his wife, Christen, literally on board to assist.

But downsizing and losing the bricks and mortar don’t solve all the problems. Food truck owners have their issues too. It’s not easy to find a place to park on a regular basis, and you usually can’t sell alcohol. And how much can you charge for handheld food? He says a restaurateur should consider all of this before getting into the game, advising, “You don’t buy a truck and then say, ‘Now where can I go?’”

Kozlowski anticipated these issues, though, and his truck is already booked on weekends through September, with a regular gig with Tuckerman Brewing’s summer concert series, two food truck festivals early in the season and private events. With weekends planned, he’s open to corporate events during the week. He had initially organized a catering company, Flat Iron Catering, to offer classic steak meals, but he confesses,

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With wheels under his kitchen, Chef Koz can go to his fans, and his fans can find him across the state serving up his New Orleans-inspired dishes. Offerings include a “massive” blackened shrimp taco, chicken and andouille sausage jambalaya, red beans and rice, shrimp and crabmeat gumbo, crawfish and, of course, a Café du Mondestyle beignet. “I like giving people more than they expect,” he says.

The truck also gives him the opportunity to ride the interstates and take his Southern touch, well, south. A restaurant isn’t running his life these days — he’s driving it.

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Gabi’s Smoke Shack:

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Boisvert’s Curbside Kitchen: The lobster roll here is

Cubanos, bánh mì, hummus wraps and tripletas, all made from scratch and available to accommodate dietary restrictions including gluten-free and vegan diets. Parked at 25 Route 101A, Amherst.

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Brothers House of Smoke:

BBQ is slow-cooked on the truck by pit boss A.J. Giglio. Sutton based; find them near Concord. (603) 315-2782; Facebook

Tracy Girl Food Truck: Plymouth-based snack bar concept serving creative sweet or savory waffles on a stick from a bright pink truck. On the road with her bright pink truck (pictured on the opposite page).

(603) 393-7430; tracygirlfoodtruck.com Forking Awesome: Food truck

based in Goffstown that serves tacos, burritos and Cubanos.

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Hickory Stix BBQ: Classic Texas

BBQ ribs and brisket slow-cooked onsite. Sides include mac ’n cheese, and a breakfast menu includes pulled pork and egg on an English muffin.

Londonderry based, serving greater Manchester. (603) 425-8003; hickorystixbbq.rocks

Made With Love 603: Serving Puerto Rican and Spanish dishes including a tripleta sandwich with cubed steak, bacon and ham bound with cheese. Typically parked near JFK Stadium, 303 Beech St., Manchester. (603) 438-2986; Facebook The Tracy Girl Food Truck serves sweet and savory waffles on a stick.

Ice Cream For You: Retro ice cream confection truck based in Raymond and often found in Auburn. (603) 391-1628 PhugginBurger: Gourmet burgers and fries based in Dover. Usually parked at Henry Law Park.

(603) 692-8460; Facebook Todd’s StreetSide Grille: Handcut fries, fried pickles, Angus burgers and premium dogs, all freshly prepared.

Breakfast too. Rye based. (603) 828-5812; Facebook

Clyde’s Cupcakes: A pair of

sweet pink trucks (one for the Seacoast, one in Manchester) offering cookies, brownies and their signature cupcakes.

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The Farm Café and Food Truck: Vegan comfort food with black bean burgers topped with local fresh veggies and their own vegan dressing.

Or try a grilled cauliflower salad or seasoned butternut squash in a bowl.

Special occasions only. Keene-based.

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Easy trails for enjoying the great outdoors

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he leaves flutter gingerly as a gasp of wind passes through the forest.

A bird flies by and later sings its native song. Beside a boardwalk path, an interpretive sign tells of the surrounding flora and fauna.

The phenomena of the outdoor world are often closer than we think.

Sure, hiking deep into New Hampshire’s splendid wilderness is a joyous escape from the city, and climbing a high, jagged mountain offers its physical and spiritual rewards.

But there are a wealth of nature walks and trails around the state that are family-friendly, low-key and designed to educate those using them. They can be conveniently located near cities or a few hours’ drive away. They’re good for both kids and adults.

Photographers, birders, wildlife watchers, hikers and walkers all seek them out.

What they all do is engage people in the great outdoors.

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NH Audubon properties, with a mission of protecting the state’s natural environment for wildlife and people, are among those ripe for nature walks.

“There are a lot of opportunities,” says Audubon Director of Land Management Phil Brown. “Our sanctuaries are some of the state’s best-kept secrets. People feel safe on our properties.”

Overseeing 39 properties across 10 counties, Audubon lands range from remote hideaways to centers offering summer camps, birding field trips and interpretive signs.

“Most of our properties are not your typical mountain experience,” says Brown.

“We have trails on about two-thirds of our properties and that includes a lot of wetland areas, so the average hiker gets to be more intimate with wildlife because of the interface between water and land.”

In southwest New Hampshire, the nearly 900-acre Deering Wildlife Sanctuary in

Northern New Hampshire’s Pondicherry Wildlife Refuge is teeming with views and winged wildlife.

Deering contains a trio of loop trails and the tranquil Black Fox Pond, a fine spot for serenity and wildlife watching. The Black Fox Pond Trail is a 1.7-mile journey with some shade provided by hemlocks on the southern shore and several spots to view the pond with its marsh and floating bog mats.

In the White Mountains, Scotland Brook Wildlife Sanctuary in Landaff offers a more remote experience. The 100-plus-acre property has a northern forest feel with its spruce and fir. There’s a little more than two miles of trails, plus chances to look for signs of moose.

If Scotland Brook is out of the way, Concord’s 15-acre Silk Farm Wildlife Sanctuary is all about convenience. A small American chestnut plantation, the sanctuary’s visitor highlights include Great Turkey Pond (complete with viewing platform) and more than three miles of trails. For birders, there’s a list of nearly 200 species that have been spotted on the property.

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The Boulder Loop Trail in the White Mountain National Forest near Conway contains numbered posts and lots of vantage points.

completed wheelchair-accessible elevated boardwalk in the middle of a marsh that took some three years to construct. The nearly 300-acre preserve with interpretive panels contains habitat to support a variety of wildlife while also serving up views of the Sandwich Range in the north and Ossipee Mountain Range in the south.

Bogs are excellent nature walk spots, but be sure to bring the insect repellent.

Sunning turtles, leaping dragonflies and migrating ducks are frequent visitors, as are people traveling boardwalks. The Quincy Bog Natural Area in Rumney, managed by the Pemi-Baker Land Trust, contains a nature center, a 96-foot-long floating bridge and more than 140 species of birds. The mile-long Joe Kent Trail is a loop that goes by birdhouses, along stone walls and past views of Stinson Mountain.

Who could have thought there’s a place in New London that gives you a sense of the Alaskan tundra? Soft, spongy and swampy, the Philbrick-Cricenti Bog is highlighted by its boardwalks. Several loop trails provide pathways to exploration of this kettle hole bog. The Peak Hole Loop contains a wooden post that gives you an idea how deep the murky bog can be as you walk the planks.

The winding Kancamagus Highway through the White Mountains contains self-guided nature trails along the way, such as the 1.5-mile Forest Discovery Trail on its west side and moderately challenging Boulder Loop Trail in the east.

“While any hike in the forest is a worthwhile endeavor, the added educational component of a nature trail can help to connect the individual with the surrounding environment,” says White Mountain National Forest Visitor Information Super-

visor Joseph Phillips.

The Forest Discovery Trail educates hikers on forest management through 11 numbered stations. The popular 3-mile Boulder Loop with its ledge vantage points and recently revived educational component has 15 signposts that correspond with details about nature, history and geology.

A wonderful northern foray is to the scenic, bird-loaded and often-flat Pondicherry Wildlife Refuge encompassing Jefferson and Whitefield. Part of the Silvio O. Conte National Wildlife Refuge, the 6,500-acre wildlife oasis hosts a small trail network that includes sublime views of the Pliny and Presidential ranges across Cherry Pond from a small viewing platform. It’s a 1.5-mile trek to the pond and the collection of trails like Shore Path, a diversion that goes along the edge of the Johns River and hugs the Cherry Pond shoreline for a couple of vantage points, including a bench and stone with a plaque revealing the refuge’s status as registered natural landmark.

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But a politician can stop people from injuries. A politician can take a step so that no person is scared tomorrow.” — Malala Yousafzai

Back in April, Scott Brown (left) played with Warrant at the Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom, even singing some backup vocals to “Cherry Pie.”

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Rockin’ State Ambassadors Scott Brown is the latest NH resident to represent the country abroad

BY JAMES PINDELL For many around the world, New Hampshire is known as the place that kicks off the presidential race, and thus where the next leader of the free world gets his or her start.

In some countries, however, the state might be known in a different way: as the place that the US ambassador to their country comes from.

Earlier this year, President Donald Trump nominated New Hampshire resident Scott Brown to serve as the US Ambassador to New Zealand and Samoa. Brown is hardly the first person from New Hampshire to represent our country abroad. In fact, a Salem resident just returned from a long stint as the US ambassador to Saudi Arabia, an important Middle Eastern outpost.

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Indeed, during Brown’s hearing in front of the US Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Brown vowed that he would “hope to dramatically assist in the promotion of even greater economic, scientific and cultural exchanges between the United States and New Zealand, including strengthening Pacific cooperation. With regard to investments, I will focus on both New Zealand’s investment in the United States and American investment in New Zealand.”

Though Brown did his research and told the president that it was his first choice, Brown had never visited New Zealand before his nomination. Nonetheless, with the backing of both US senators from New Hampshire and Massachusetts, all Democrats, Brown is expected to be confirmed by

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sador. In fact, Brown would become at least the ninth from the state to do so. In any administration, most ambassadors are largely chosen because they were either big campaign donors or major political players.

Brown was one of the first major backers of the Trump campaign ahead of the New Hampshire primary.

While this might go against the notion of Trump’s adage to “drain the swamp,” there is a good reason behind giving these posts to the political elite: the position doesn’t pay. In fact, depending on the outpost, US ambassadors could spend hundreds of thousands of their own money to put on parties and other events. The staff of the embassy that helps run official diplomatic duties behind the scenes are career officials paid by US taxpayers.

The period when New Hampshire had the most ambassadors was during the Clinton administration when three Granite Staters served overseas: Terry Shumaker (Trinidad), George Bruno (Belize) and Dick

One of President Trump’s first acts in office was to fire all currently serving ambassadors. the Senate for the job.

Brown, a Republican, is a former US senator from Massachusetts. He served the remaining three years of Ted Kennedy’s term following Kennedy’s death, but ultimately lost the re-election. He then moved to New Hampshire where he unsuccessfully ran against Democrat Jeanne Shaheen for Senate in 2014.

(We should note here that, while he claims New Hampshire as his home, and the premise of this entire column is that he is a New Hampshire resident, the White House press release concerning his nomination states that he’s from Massachusetts. Indeed, during his hearing, he addressed that very issue by referring to “our region,” rather than naming one state or the other.)

Brown has turned down all press interviews since he was nominated, which is typical given that any slipup could derail his confirmation.

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Swett (Denmark.) The three had something very important in common: They were all early backers of Clinton in the 1992 New Hampshire primary, probably the most critical contest leading to Clinton getting the Democratic nomination.

Since then, New Hampshire has had just one ambassador: James Smith of Salem, to Saudi Arabia. Given the importance of this role, President Barack Obama didn’t fill the position with a donor or big-time political player. He felt that Smith had the required diplomatic skills and was the correct person for a post in such a sensitive region.

The most prominent and famous US ambassador from New Hampshire was John Winant. Winant, a Republican, was a threetime governor of New Hampshire, and at the time there were rumblings that he could successfully run for president. To head that off, President Franklin D. Roosevelt named him to be the first head of the Social Security office. Eventually, he was appointed as the ambassador to England at a critical

time. Winant’s predecessor, Joe Kennedy, favored appeasement of Nazi Germany.

Winant stood by Winston Churchill and the nation, earning him accolades both abroad and at home. (You can learn much more about Winant and the unveiling of his new statue in Concord in last month’s feature story by Joe Foote, available online at nhmagazine.com/people.)

Winant also had ties to another ambassador. In the 1920s, Winant helped secure a loan to create what is now the Concord Monitor. The man who put together the deal and ran the paper, James Langley, served for two years as the ambassador to Pakistan during the Eisenhower administration.

Long before instant communications, the role of US ambassadors in a foreign land was different. Not only did they serve as the eyes and ears for the American government, they were also largely autonomous outposts.

Today’s ambassadors, Brown included, are asked to consider their work in a larger world context: from that host nation’s place in everything from the fight against global terrorism to international trade.

This might be especially hard for diplomats under President Trump. He campaigned on a call for the United States to be less engaged around the world. One of his first acts in office was to fire all currently serving ambassadors at once. This broke with the precedent of allowing at least a brief grace period, during which extensions would be given to a small number of ambassadors on a case-by-case basis, especially those with children currently enrolled in school. Typically, “political” ambassadors — major donors and those with close ties to the president — nearly always leave at the end of the president’s term, and a few ambassadors who are career diplomats often stay in their posts.

Even in these complicated times, Brown didn’t pick a bad place to live for a few years.

And when he comes back, he’ll have a new title: Ambassador. NH As seen on the opening pages, photographer Ilya Mirman captured Scott Brown’s performance with rock band Warrant at the Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom. This isn’t Brown’s first stab at living the rock and roll dream. In fact, he’s played on stage twice with Cheap Trick (both times to “Surrender”).

Who knows, perhaps a jam session with Flight of the Conchords is on the horizon.

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Books in Ruth Doan MacDougall’s “The Cheerleader” series: 1973: “The Cheerleader” 1993: “Snowy” 2004: “Henrietta Snow” 2007: “The Husband Bench” 2011: “A Born Maniac” 2017: “A Gunthwaite Girl” 2017: “Site Fidelity” All titles are published by Frigate Books and are available in paperback and e-book editions from frigate-books.com.

More about the series and its following can be found at ruthdoanmacdougall.com.

Causes for Cheer

This series, set in the Granite State, has aged as gracefully as its characters and fans

BY RICK BROUSSARD

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ome say they don’t make nostalgia like they used to, but you can’t blame Ruth Doan MacDougall for that. Her bittersweet novel “The Cheerleader” was published in the early 1970s, and the story of high school and young love in the 1950s was awash with the charms and quirks of simpler times, while also savvy to the taboos and strictures that supplied that veneer of innocence. Since then, she has written six sequels, bringing her characters all the way into the 21st century, and has one more in the works.

“I never intended to write a series,” says MacDougall. “It was an accident.” She recalls that when she followed up 20 years later

with the sequel “Snowy,” she was afraid she would just disappoint readers.

Quite the opposite took place and now, to a substantial and devoted following, the life stories of Snowy, her best friends Bev and Puddles, and man-of-her-dreams Tom have become like shared family memories stored in books.

When “The Cheerleader” first appeared, the social, political and moral turbulence of the Vietnam era was already giving the notso-distant past a rosy glow. Readers eagerly adopted the heroine, cheerleader Henrietta Snow, and became vicarious residents of Gunthwaite, New Hampshire (based on Laconia, where MacDougall grew up).

This was MacDougall’s third novel, and it attracted the kind of avid readership­that we now call a “cult.” These were fans that had become so invested in the lives of her characters that they couldn’t let the story go, so it was to a celebratory audience that “Snowy” appeared in 1993. She thought her third in the series, “Henrietta Snow,” would tie up enough loose ends to satisfy everyone, but demand persisted.

This year, two new installments have appeared (“Site Fidelity” and novella “A Gunthwaite Girl”), and MacDougall’s eighth book in the series, “Lazy Beds,” is due next year.

Fans stay in touch with MacDougall and each other via her website and Facebook page.

Some say time flies and that you can’t go home again. Those who make a home in the town of Gunthwaite can always return by simply reading these tales of friends and lovers who live where time does not quite stand still but at least it stays where you left it on the page.

Looking back on her “accidental” series, MacDougall says she has no regrets for how it all began, except perhaps one: “I wish I’d made the name of her town easier to pronounce.” (It’s “gunth-wit,” just so you know.)

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Not just a place for selfies: New Hampshire’s natural beauty and idyllic communities are a gold mine for Instagrammers near and far. Local users have found a way to leverage their love for that scenery into big followings — helping others get their fix of wanderlust without leaving the state (or even their homes).

photographer) helped to launch “Instagrammers New Hampshire” (@igersnh) when he was still in high school, as a way to showcase the best views from Coös County to the coastline.

Today, the community-driven account boasts an audience of more than 9,000. The tag “#igersnh” — which Lazott and fellow moderators invite people to use if they want their photos to be featured — has been used more than 100,000 times.

“The location is big,” Lazott says of what catches his eye when picking which images to spotlight. “If it’s in a town I’ve never heard of, that’s kind of interesting to me — because I’m like, oh wow, who knew we had that kind of scenery here?”

In many ways, Lazott says, Instagram’s allowed him to rediscover the beauty of his home state — and, more specifically, of places he’d never even explored just miles away from his own backyard. While he grew up in Goffstown, it wasn’t until he saw gorgeous Instagrams from the nearby Uncanoonuc Mountains that he started exploring himself.

“A lot of my friends started posting long exposure photos up there, and I was like, ‘Oh my god, I live 10 minutes away up here and

Granite Staters certainly don’t need anyone to tell them their state is pretty photogenic — but the outside validation doesn’t hurt.

One recent affirmation comes courtesy of the Netherlands-based site TravelBird, which combed through piles of photos (figuratively speaking) to find the most frequently tagged Instagram scenes in the US. Two New Hampshire destinations made it into the top 100: Hampton Beach at No. 44, followed by Mount Monadnock at No. 76.

Picturesque as that pair of places might be, photo-worthy spots abound all over the state — just ask 19-year-old John Lazott.

The NHTI student (and part-time amateur

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GRAB YOUR CAMERA (OR CELLPHONE) AND GO

If you’re inspired to expand your photographic prowess but aren’t sure where to start, you could try retracing your neighbors’ steps at places in New Hampshire already known to be eminently Instagrammable. USA Today assembled a state-bystate list of the places that drew the most posts in 2016. Leading the pack locally? The University of New Hampshire. (No surprise, given that social photo sharing is second nature to its student body.) Other top spots for shots included Lake Winnipesaukee, the White Mountains and another campus, Plymouth State University.

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never hiked or been remotely close to here,’” he says. “It definitely gets me to go out more.”

While Instagram remains only a hobby for Lazott, cultivating a photographic appreciation for New Hampshire has turned into a full-time job for 25-year-old Maggie Sutherland.

Upon moving back to New Castle after college, Sutherland launched @SeacoastLately to document her love of the area’s coastlines, cafés and creatively decorated doorsteps. (Its current following of more than 12,000 seems to confirm she’s not alone in that affection.)

“For me, it’s an alternative to the newspaper,” Sutherland says of Instagram’s value as a tool for discovering what’s worth exploring, well, lately, in the Seacoast and beyond. “It’s just a quick and easy way for people to learn about things that are happening in the area.”

Sutherland says she takes her Instagrams using just her iPhone, and the photographic philosophy is simple: To spread the word about the local businesses, artists and scenery she stumbles upon in her own community, and in doing so, to “remind people why we’re grateful to call it home.” NH

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By Maureen Mills

A Tale of Two Potters

Different perspectives on playing with color and form

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everal years ago, potter Maureen Mills started teaching ceramics at the New Hampshire Institute of Art in Manchester. Her work has since taken a different path.

Previously, she and her husband, Steven Zoldak, worked for about 25 years at Portsmouth’s Strawbery Banke Museum, demonstrating slip-trail art. In this medium, intricate Old World designs are flowed onto ceramic surfaces with a squirt bottle filled with slip, a thin slurry of clay and oxides. The lines do not flatten during firing and remain raised, allowing a precision that has afforded the couple’s work a signature look, as demonstrated in their vast line of stoneware plates, mugs and other vessels. Mills claims the designs are her husband’s Hungarian heritage pouring out of him, saying, “He can’t help it.”

Zoldak continues his work at their Portsmouth home studio, while Mills has ventured into wood firing at the NHIA studio in Sharon. Both the process and time constraints have changed her work. She now does more hand building and experiments with surface design, scribing the clay with calligraphy and stamping patterns. Using earthenware, which fires at lower temperatures, she is also able to play with brighter colors — colors that can be unpredictable in a wood-fired kiln. She now allows the fire and ash to control the final result.

“It is what it is,” she says. “Each piece has its own personality.” Although there is more serendipity in her pieces these days, you can still see the Zoldak influence.

Both Mills and Zoldak continue to exhibit at the League of New Hampshire Craftsmen’s

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Fair in Sunapee each August, showing their united but diverging styles of work. This year, Mills’ work will also appear in a collection of wood-fired work on display at NHIA’s Sharon Arts Center Campus Gallery from August 17 to September 18. NH

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Anne Purington, Presidential Oaks: A 55+ community is simply a home with occupancy limited to seniors. If you don’t expect to need help with housekeeping, cooking, shopping, driving, or laundry, then a 55+ community might be what you need. However, they are not licensed to provide care or home services. Some communities offer all-inclusive rates, while others charge à la carte. Presidential Oaks rates include heat, air, electricity (with backup), television, wireless internet, all meals and snacks, weekly housekeeping, personal laundry, activities and more — with no entrance fee.

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Michael Morris, Calamar: Making a decision to move to a community is difficult in and of itself, which is why location plays a large role in the decision process. Calamar begins our location planning in the development phase of construction, finding locations that appeal to our demographic. We choose areas that are conveniently located near medical offices for access to doctor offices, hospitals and also commercial areas. We find locations that are near shopping centers, also areas that are close to highways for travel purposes.

Susan Theodore, Aynsley Place: Most family members want their loved one close by, so depending on where they live, it could require a move. That is not always the best idea. Example: If you have always lived in the hustle and bustle of the city, then you won’t be happy in a New Hampshire facility located in the country. Courville offers three different locations — Nashua, Bedford and Manchester. Nashua’s location is close to downtown — near both hospitals with quiet courtyards for all to enjoy the outdoors. Bedford is set in a country setting and back from busy route 101. Manchester is closest to the inner city — with more traffic, people walking up the street, more city noises.

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Too many times I find seniors and their families wait until there is a crisis to start their research, let alone make the move. Both residents and families should have these conversations at the same time as they are discussing advanced directives. Too often we get calls when a loved one is in the hospital and needs to be discharged quickly and families don’t know what to do or where to turn.

Michael Morris, Calamar: One suggestion is that completing a cost comparison worksheet is always helpful — weighing out the differences in cost between living in your own home vs. living in a community. Researching up-front costs of community living is very important as well.

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Cathleen Toomey, Birch Hill: Because of the “silver tsunami” — what some refer to when they talk about the aging baby boomers — interest in senior living has really increased. I would recommend starting early to explore your options, as some communities have long wait lists.

I think late 60s is a great time to begin to look. I also recommend looking at as many places as possible and taking notes when you go there so you remember what you liked, and what questions you might have when you return. I have written a workbook that helps consumers do just that. You can get it for free by calling (603) 658-1587 or going to riverwoodsrc.org/guide.

Michael Morris, Calamar: We have seen outstanding performance in the housing market recently, with individuals selling their home sometimes within a day. With those types of results, beginning to plan ahead of time becomes extremely important. Having a plan in mind before your home is listed on the market has become the norm in the senior housing industry. You can never plan too far in advance.

Wendy Sage-Matsis, The Courville Communities: Begin today. There’s no better time to start planning for the future than right now. We do it for all other major decisions in life: where to go to college, what job to take, what pre-school to send our children to, where to vacation and when to retire. Yet historically, we wait until something forces our hand to make a decision about senior living.

Q: What are some of the most important details someone should consider prior to transitioning to senior living?

Anne Purington, Presidential Oaks: Ask yourself why you are looking? If you are lonely, then go to where you can see friends, regardless of the weather. If you no longer get into the tub, then go to a place with an accessible shower. If you don’t drive, then find a community that offers meals, shopping and transportation. If you have fallen, then you need emergency response.

Q. What advice can you give to seniors preparing to move?

Cathleen Toomey, Birch Hill: Don’t cram your new home with lots of furniture. Instead, take just exactly what you need, and use your energy for meeting people in your new community.

Michael Morris, Calamar: Outside of researching cost, storage of personal items has become another area of focus for many seniors making their transition. When selling a home that you have lived in for many years, it is only natural to have more belongings than can fit into a new apartment. Finding the necessary storage for such items and the costs associated with it is extremely important.

Susan Theodore, Aynsley Place: Start early — don’t wait for the crisis to occur. When you are in the midst of a crisis you are making quick, rash decisions that often are not the right decisions.

Jan Daly Eaton, RiverMead Retirement Community: Start early on your downsizing process. It’s a good idea to enlist a professional downsizer which can be found on the web. The RiverMead marketing team has a

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MEMORY CARE CONSIDERATIONS Q. What services are there for clients with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia?

Cathleen Toomey, Birch Hill: It truly depends on the community you are visiting. There are distinct memory care places as well as assisted living communities. At RiverWoods, which is a CCRC, we offer a continuum of care. Our residents move-in when they are independent and able to live safely on their own. If in time you need memory care, you would transition to another level.

We have a philosophy of person-centered care within our assisted living and memory programs, which means that we meet each individual where they are, and we seek to help them live to their highest potential at that time. Our nurses are trained in ALessenitals, a program created by the Alzheimer’s Association, and have also been trained with several interactive tools such as IN2L, which help trigger residents’ memories of different time periods, using authentic materials of different times, or videos of different countries and activities that can help engage their brains.

Lynda Brislin, Windham Terrace: The first approach in working with residents who may be diagnosed with dementia would be to conduct an Initial assessment by a registered nurse to ensure the correct environment is selected within the community for their loved one, i.e. assisted living wing vs. the dementia secure unit of the community. There is a spectrum of care, and the correct environment will increase the resident’s overall happiness as well as shorten the adjustment period. At Windham Terrace, all of our staff are properly and continuously trained in Alzheimer and Dementia .

Q. What is a continuum of care?

Anne Purington, Presidential Oaks: Most continuums of care include independent living, assisted living and a nursing home. Few communities offer their own continuum of care and partner with another provider to complete “the cycle.” That means the resident may have to move from one building (or campus) to another and will be cared for by different staff.

Presidential Oaks offers independent living, two levels of assisted living, skilled nursing and rehabilitation, two levels of nursing home care and end-of-life care. All living options are provided by the same staff under one roof, so transition is a breeze.

Susan Theodore, Aynsley Place: All staff are trained in caring for those with dementia. Many are certified dementia care practitioners and have attended many hours of continued education. We utilize Generations Adult Mental Health services, if needed, who come to the facility to care for their patients. All activity staff are trained in dementia and many of the programs are geared to those with dementia. We believe the least restrictive environment is best — of course, there are those few patients that will need a ‘locked’ memory care center to ensure their safety and the safety of others, and we have built relationships with some of the area’s dementia care providers and have an open referral dialogue when needed.

A few words from our residents’ families…

What most intrigued me about the Residence at Salem Woods was the ability for my in-laws to once again be independent, socialize with other residents, take day trips, go outside and sit in the garden, and to not be confined in an older home that limited their capabilities. All these wonderful things — but most importantly — their safety, health and well-being are the top priority.

The Residence at Salem Woods provides our loved ones with the highest quality of care, respect and compassion.

– Representative Gary Azarian (Salem, NH)

Independent • Assisted Living • Memory Care

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Sam Jackson, Residence at Salem Woods: The first approach is to understand that not all dementias are the same. In fact, there are over 100 types of dementia. We really need to emphasize that when caring for one resident with dementia, you are truly caring for one resident with dementia. What works for one person is not guaranteed to work with another, so a resident centric, personalized team-developed care plan is essential. We also always emphasize with family members and caregivers to have a positive approach in all interactions.

Jan Daly Eaton, RiverMead Retirement Community: RiverMead has a Memory Care Neighborhood that provides personalized care and assistance. It is led by our Special Care Coordinator and staffed 24 hours a day by specially trained staff members who support residents with memory loss. RiverMead’s unique approach reinforces each resident’s capabilities while affirming dignity and self-esteem.

Q. What can you tell families who are preparing to move someone into assisted living with memory care?

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Cathleen Toomey, Birch Hill: I always recommend that families investigate the communities through the excellent website nursinghomecompare.gov, which keeps records of each of the communities and their state survey results so you can see how they are rated. It is very detailed, and provides comprehensive notes on each of their reports.

You should have done a thorough walk through of the community to see if the residents are engaged, clean, happy, and that the staff is similarly engaged with the residents and welcoming to you. Staff should make eye contact and welcome your visit. It goes without saying that the community should be clean, odor free and have access to outdoor areas that provide places to walk or enjoy the outdoors.

Tom Argue, Webster at Rye: Upon arrival to their new home, families have a right to expect a compassionate reception and a complete explanation of all services, amenities and related charges. It is especially important to learn whether an assisted living/memory care community expects private pay resources throughout a loved one’s stay and will move to discharge if funds are depleted, or whether they will help with the Medicaid application process when needed. Moving a loved one from the home to assisted living to receive memory care is a challenging decision met with uncertainties. Staff are trained to understand the person with memory loss and strive to meet their individual needs while maintaining their dignity and identity in an enriching environment.

Jan Daly Eaton, RiverMead Retirement Community: Set up their new accommodations with familiar furniture, pictures and items from home. I would tell families to prepare for a transitional period. Seek support from staff and join a support group for family’s members.

Lynda Brislin, Windham Terrace: When a family is preparing to move a loved one into assisted living and who will then be receiving memory care, there is a definite transition period. Sometimes residents will immediately blossom as all of their needs are being met and they are now in a smaller environment, a more manageable “world,” per say. Others may have a longer transition period and may need a little “space” between their family members in order to transition their care from the family to our staff. Often I tell the family that this time is easier for the resident than the family member.

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Cobblestone Pointe Senior Village Concord; calamar.com

Active community with planned events and activities. In-suite laundry, theater, library, video monitoring, utilities included.

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The Residence at Salem Woods Salem; residencesalemwoods.com Sugar Hill Retirement Community Wolfeboro; sugarhillrc.com Webster at Rye Rye; websteratrye.com Wheelock Terrace Hanover; wheelockterrace.com White Rock Senior Living Community Bow; summitpmg.com Windham Terrace Windham; windhamterrace.com

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603 INFORMER

IN THEIR OWN WORDS

Bar Association Photos and transcription by David Mendelsohn

Sarah Maillet co-owns 815 Cocktails & Provisions in Manchester. It’s a speakeasy, which recalls the days of Prohibition and is designed with a comfortable elegance in mind. Maillet is also an award-winning tattooed model, who recently returned from a photo shoot in Iceland. In both careers her job is to work in settings that might distract the eye but still provide the focus of attention. She succeeds.

I got my first tattoo was when I was 21 or so — the traditional tribal lower-back tattoo. All I knew at the time was that I just wanted one. I didn’t know anything about style or quality, but I quickly learned my lesson.

I co-own 815 with Ryan McCabe. We were acquainted by three degrees of separation for years, but we were finally able to work together when I hired him to bartend with me at a place that I was managing.

We all know tattoos are forever, so find a great artist and do it right the first time.

Six months later, we were business partners.

I was crowned as the first Miss Boston Ink in 2012.

The contest continues to be held at the Boston Tattoo Convention every year. The contestants are judged on tattoos, personality, poise, overall style and presence.

You can now find me at the judges’ table.

I’ve strived to change the taboo that follows heavily tattooed women. I might not be the one to break the stigma, but I can certainly help pave the way.

I like to think of all my artwork as one tattoo since it’s all cohesive and flows together thoughtfully.

I won’t be tattooing my other leg. I like the contrast.

A speakeasy is a secretive place selling alcohol, particularly in the time of Prohibition, when alcohol was illegal.

Look for a vintage phone booth on the second floor.

Push the button and wait to be prompted for the password. I won’t spoil the rest.

The password changes, and is posted every Monday on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. The password is valid for the week. If you’re not on social media, then feel free to tell us a knock-knock joke.

We cater to both fresh and experienced craft cocktail lovers and host new guests on a daily basis. We like everyone to feel welcomed. There isn’t a dress code.

Maillet’s 815 Cocktails & Provisions isn’t actually a private club, but the phonebooth entrance (left) and mystique does remind one of the days when booze was the controlled substance that was spurring gang wars and making smuggling (or bootlegging) a million dollar trade. The term “speakeasy” dates back at least to an 1844 British naval memoir. Now it just means a great place to get a drink and relax.

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Move into an old home and a phrase comes to mind: “If these walls could speak.” Apply that same thought to the rugged hills and ragged shorelines of the Granite State, the “old home” in which we live, and it’s the rocks, the streams and the wooded trails that might share the stories of those who lived here before. Those elements were the boundaries and confines of the natives of this land who preceded us and lived here for millennia. Though they are mostly gone, whispers remain — but only if you know where to look and listen.

Walking back to a time when foot trails and rivers were the main drag and birchbark canoes coursed the waters, imagine a shoreline scene of wigwams set aglow from home fires and a moonlit sky. Inside, a circle of people share stories and trade, eating fish and waving away woodsmoke — families coming together, celebrating the seasons and each other.

A recent National Geographic Channel special, “America Before Columbus,” notes that, in the 1400s, more people lived on our continent than in all of Europe and they had created “a managed landscape of cities, orchards, canals and causeways.” Likewise, New Hampshire’s Native roots cover every inch of the state, from the wooded realms of the north down to our big central lake and from our seacoast and salt marshes to the Connecticut River in the shadow of Mt. Monadnock. American Indians have lived here since the end of the last ice age, following food cycles, fresh water and fertile ground.

The evidence that remains, mostly place names and myth, has become so familiar to us that we sometimes forget the source.

“It’s very important for people to understand that families were living in these

places,” says Michael J. Caduto, author of “A Time Before New Hampshire: The Story of a Land and Native Peoples.”

“A lot of people think of Native history as being kind of static or represented by stone tools and bones and other archaeological findings,” he says. “Those artifacts are just evidence of the life that has been here for over 11,000 years — the Abenakis and all of their ancestors.”

To give an idea of the ubiquity and self-sufficiency of the Natives who once occupied this land, the name Abenaki or Alnôbak simply means “The People.” This common title encompasses all the different tribes that called the state home, such as the wide-ranging Pennacook or the Cocheco near the coast. Having survived plague, skirmishes, and centuries of colonization, the Abenaki culture continues today with traditions of dance, drum and language.

Although there is no local reservation or population center for the descendants, their names endure as our handles for modern-day cities, mountains and rivers. But there are other links too. Paths back to that world still exist for those who seek knowledge of — and perhaps a brief communion with — the true “settlers” of this land, who planned and prepared, farmed and fought, lived and loved, worked and played, here in the place we now call New Hampshire.

The Great North Woods

In the North Country, beyond the notches, the paths pointing back include legends, crystal clear lakes and a mountainside mine of sacred stone. On Umbagog Lake, in Errol, there is an island that was the former home and namesake of an Abenaki known as Metallak. Reported to have lived to 120 years of age, he was known to be a gracious neighbor who would share his indigenous skills and knowledge — and stories of his exploits still survive today.

One legend tells of how he jumped on the back of a sleeping moose, then rode while being bucked and bashed up against pines and scrub brush, breaking ribs and tearing skin until he ended the ride with a well-placed knife blade. Another tells of how he sold the same piece of land twice to different buyers — an ironic act in the first place since Metallak didn’t believe in owning land. Metallak’s legacy is now cemented in a NH State Historical Highway Marker and a grave sign in Stewartstown that reads, “The lone Indian of the Magalloway, the last of the Coashaukes.”

Following the Androscoggin River out of Umbagog into Berlin, a short hike up Mt. Jasper will bring you to a mine carved out of the mountainside that holds a mineral with a special place in Native history. Rhyolite is a fine-grained, multicolored, glasslike stone that was a crucial resource for early people. Shaped into projectile points, knives and scrapers, the rock helped to supply the tools for survival.

“Mt. Jasper was very important to First Peoples,” says Abenaki artist Michael Eastman, who designed the interpretive signage for hikers on the mountain. “It was a destination to gather resources; it provided the material for people to survive.

It was the Earth Mother helping to sustain life, just as we get water to quench our thirst and we get plants to provide nourishment.

That rhyolite source provided the people with the material to sustain life, and for that reason it’s considered a sacred place to us.”

The White Mountains

Stories of Native exploits echo through time, like the tale of how Metallak jumped on the back of a sleeping moose and took it for a rough ride.

Coming south and cutting through the White Mountains, you come to one of the most unspoiled scenic byways in the state heading east to Conway from the Lincoln-Woodstock interchange. The Kancamagus Highway is a roller coaster of postcard

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views and is named after a Pennacook chief who was the grandson of the famous Passaconaway, for whom Conway was named.

Passaconaway, or “Child of the Bear,” was a prominent leader who was present at the Pilgrims’ landing and who, like Metallak, was reported to have lived to 120. Passaconaway was also said to possess magical powers, such as bringing a dead leaf and a snakeskin back to life.

Following a succession of family leadership, Passaconaway was succeeded by his son Wonalancet and then by his grandson Kangamagus or “The Fearless One.” Kancamagus was unable to hold the peace his father and grandfather had made with the English and was driven into war, eventually moving north to Canada. Many Native people migrated to Saint-François-du-Lac in Quebec — where the Native settlement is known as Odanak — but the move did not mean the extinction of the Abenaki from New Hampshire. Some members of the tribe remained, hiding out in quiet places while the wars waged. After the civil war, many returned.

This region of New Hampshire — where most if not all the trails were first traversed

by Native American feet — remembers Passaconaway’s famous family with three mountains and three villages.

The Trading Post at Intervale

A little north of Conway at the village of Intervale was the Abenaki Trading Post, a historic place Abenakis would go to in the summers to sell ash splint baskets, among other traditional crafts. Started by Chief Joseph Laurent in 1884, the Trading Post and seasonal camp were part of a movement back to ancestral lands and included traditionally built wigwams, a sweat lodge, five cabins, a totem pole and a gift shop.

(The post wasn’t the family’s only claim to fame — Laurent also authored the first Abenaki-to-English dictionary, and his son Stephen continued with his father’s work, keeping their language and culture alive.)

While the Laurent family ran the trading post, though, they also were part of the Abenaki migration across today’s Canadian border.

Many of the Laurents went up to Quebec

while battles were waged in New Hampshire.

“It’s part of a story about how the Abenakis subsisted in the quiet backcountry of the northlands,” Caduto says. “Hiding out in the quiet places — in the deep forests, in areas around the wetlands — places non-native people didn’t tend to go very often. Abenaki families survived by living secretively in those places for many generations.”

When the Laurents returned to the trading post from their time in Quebec, things had changed. There was a new, friendlier kind of invader: tourists — and the trading post became an attraction. The intricate baskets sold at the trading post became a highly regarded product enjoyed by visitors for many years.

Today, the property where the trading post stood is jointly managed by the town and the descendants of the Laurent family.

It is an open space, with a town park and interpretive signage, and Laurent family members still return to the site seasonally.

Native Life on the Lakes

Weirs Beach and Lake Winnipesaukee

The Abenaki took advantage of the abundant resources of the seacoast area, even taking dugouts to sea to spear seals and small whales.

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have been hot spots to cool down as long as swimming and fishing have been in fashion — which, for bug-swatting summer lovers, is essentially forever. The Big Lake has always been a busy place, with great places for fishing. The Weirs (as it’s known to locals), situated at a channel between the lake and Paugus Bay, is named for the woven structures that Native Americans made out of stones and saplings to trap and harvest fish — all while meeting friends and catching up with family.

“Winnipesaukee and Weirs Beach is wellknown as a major gathering place,” says State Archaeologist Dr. Richard Boisvert. “In the early historic period, there is one account of 200 canoes there.” They would catch fish and eat fish and socialize, not that different from today, Boisvert says, but he notes, “People have been going there … for at least 10,000 years.”

Spending any time poking into coves, exploring or fishing for salmon at this spot, you understand why it was such an amazing treasure to people, then and now. Today, a boardwalk there leads to the dock for the M/S Mt. Washington cruise ship. A tour of the lake on the Mt. Washington reveals the substantial size of the body of water in the heart of our state and is a reminder of how vast and sufficient this world must have seemed to the first people who inhabited it.

The Three Rivers City

From its southwestern edge at Weirs Beach through Paugus Bay and its neighboring lakes, the great Lake Winnipesaukee eventually connects to the 10.5-mile Winnipesaukee River. The waterway flows through the Lakes Region and into Franklin, where it meets two other rivers, the Merrimack and the Pemigewasset. The town where the three rivers converge was an ancient village and gathering spot long before the modern settlement was built. Though the Three Rivers City is currently in the midst of modern renaissance of sorts — a large-scale permaculture project and new hiking trails are among revitalization efforts — extensive evidence remains of its Abenaki heritage.

Among the massive pines at Odell Park off of Central Street, you can see the broad expanse of flat land that is framed by the river and you can almost hear the ancient thrum of the Native people living here, spending time with friends and extended family.

Uphill and east towards Laconia, the northwest corner of Central Street and

Mt. Jasper was sacred as a source of the glassy mineral rhyolite, which made excellent arrow and spear tips.

Dearborn Street holds the Indian Mortar Lot, a state historic site and small park that contains a rare petroglyph of a shad, a common local fish, carved into a large boulder. Discovered by Frank Proctor in the 1920s along Meadow Brook, a tributary of the Winnipesaukee River in Franklin, the boulder was moved to the park for future preservation and study.

The historical marker sign also explains how the gouged glacial rock in the middle of this grassy spot was shaped first by water and then by the grinding of corn from both Native and settler hands, and how the carving of the shad, almost life-size, was pecked out of the granite rock by the Abenaki, who would have camped along the brook where the shad made their spring run.

Ossipee and Other Ancient Sites

Many of the communities where we live today — including Franklin, Laconia, Penacook/ Concord, Hooksett, Suncook, Nashua and Manchester — were built on the sites of villages that Native people once occupied. Most of these places still provide the good fishing, hunting and workable ground that drew the Abenaki, and exploring these Native-founded towns can provide valuable clues into the lives of these earliest New Hampshirites.

Archeological work throughout the state has helped paint a better picture of who the Abenaki and their ancestors were, but Ossipee has proven particularly helpful in weaving together this evolving story.

“The Ossipee Village along the shores of Ossipee Lake was another substantial [Native] village well-known in historical times.

The English even sent carpenters there to help build a fort to help protect [the Na-

tives], so they could trade with them. The area is rich in archeological sites and has its own village and tribal name — and that was a great place to be,” says Boisvert.

“There’s an expectation that people have that pre-contact Native American sites are burial mounds or pueblos. We don’t have those obvious, flashy sites here in NH,” says Boisvert.

“By and large, if you go somewhere in NH and it looks really nice and you’d like to live there, you’re not the first one to have that idea.”

The Seacoast

Somersworth, Dover, Great Bay and Hampton were all sites of ancient villages. These coastal communities we know and enjoy today were shaped by their resources. In fact, the fishing trade is what attracted the first Europeans to explore and create outposts here, so it’s not surprising that the original residents were avid fishermen as well.

“Among the most eye-opening things were the large, impressive dugout canoes that hunters used to go out on the ocean in pursuit of fish and marine mammals,” says Caduto. “Today, very few people realize that native people from coastal New England once used harpoons to fish for cod, swordfish and tuna and to hunt seals, porpoises and small whales.” Caduto describes how hunters from one coastal village in New Hampshire’s Great Bay used harpoons tipped with bone fashioned into long, lance-like tips, barbed along one edge.

When the abundant fish stocks eventually drew European settlers to the area, it signaled the beginning of the end for the local Natives. The resulting post-contact history of the coast is riddled with reports of raids, captures, treaties and decimating disease.

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Four hundred years ago, from 1616 to 1618, newcomers arrived with their unfamiliar germs that devastated whole communities, as the Native population had no natural immunities to fight this foreign scourge.

The Capital Region

The Pennacook inhabited the land that’s now Concord as well as regions beyond. The group had three main villages on the bend in the Merrimack River where our capital city now stands, and their turf fanned out in all four directions, from Sunapee to Winnipesaukee and south to Massachusetts. In the fertile land stretching from the Concord Heights to Fort Eddy Plaza and up and down the Merrimack River, the Pennacook would plant staple crops such as corn, beans, squash and pumpkins, while awaiting fish runs that would take them to Manchester’s Amoskeag Falls and others for spawning season.

“At the place that we now call Sugar Ball Bluff, in the vicinity of Concord, there was a very large Abenaki presence long before people from Europe invaded the region,” says Caduto. “It was an expansive community — several interconnected villages of up to 500 people whose gardens stretched along the

river for a couple of miles. Passaconaway lived in the village at Sugar Ball Bluff in the 1600s; descriptions of him and his accomplishments are prolific in the historical accounts.”

The two other main villages were at Sewalls Falls and where Fort Eddy Plaza sits today. The homeland for these people was known as Gedakina, meaning “Our Land,” and was kept in careful check by a belief system that saw a spirit in all living things.

This intimate relationship with the natural world was one of balance, reminding them to harvest only what they needed and to work in cooperation with the land and its seasons.

“One of the most compelling things that I’ve learned in all of the years that I have worked with and taught about New Hampshire’s Native peoples,” Caduto says, “is that Abenaki life has always been heavily influenced by their relationship to their environment, and vice versa — how both culture and environment impacted each other and mutually formed the direction that each evolved over time”.

Amoskeag in Manchester

Amoskeag, meaning “place of many fish” or “good fishing place,” was an important

springtime stop on the Abenaki annual calendar. With naturally occurring falls and pools, the spawning season at Amoskeag each year brought people from the Lakes Region and points north to a wide swath of the Merrimack Watershed that flows south into Massachusetts to gather fish, to celebrate the bounty of the season, to trade, and to keep social circles connected.

“Amoskeag is the best-known [Native] fishing site in the state and arguably the best known in New England,” says Boisvert. On the site of today’s Amoskeag Bridge, two swaths of land provide unparalleled glimpses into the history of this prosperous locale.

The Neville site, following the slope that goes down to the river beneath the Amoskeag Bridge, “has a very long occupation span,” says Boisvert — at least 8,000 years, and possibly longer. The Smyth site, named for 19th-century New Hampshire governor Frederick Smyth, sat essentially on the location of today’s Brady Sullivan building. This was a major population area in Abenaki days, and the construction of the Amoskeag Bridge in the 1970s revealed a wealth of Native history including one of the oldest pieces of pottery in the Northeast. Finds

It was much quieter than Laconia’s Motorcycle Week when Natives would gather by the hundreds at the area now called The Weirs, but a festive spirit reigned.

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from these sites range from pottery to stone tools and can be viewed at the Manchester Historic Association’s Millyard Museum.

Abenaki Now

As seen in the people and places of our past and our present, New Hampshire is home to a Native heritage that has endured for more than 11,000 years. It is an evolving history that continues today in a culture that celebrates tradition and custom in an ongoing and unbroken circle.

The culture continues in powwows held around the state and region and in meticulous reenactments at spots like the Fort at No. 4 in Charlestown, where the era of the French and Indian War is preserved. A few statues, such as the Endicott Rock monument on Lake Winnipesaukee, honor the previous tenants of the land. Arrow and spearheads can still be found in the soil of our state, particularly in spots like Ossipee, where the population of Natives was large and active.

Native American storyteller Carolyn Black Hunt of Littleton says one of her favorite reminders of our state’s First People is the presence of “trail trees” along the Mt. Pemigewasset Trail in Franconia. Long ago, Natives would bend young hardwood trees horizontally and stake them, Hunt explains, then allow the tops to grow straight up from the bend, over time creating a durable sign that could even be seen in deep snow. Trail trees were used to point toward good fishing spots, best places to ford stream or safe spots to camp. “There were probably trail trees all over,” she says, “before the logging barons came and stripped the timber from the land.”

“For most Indian people, our prime concern is for the Earth itself,” says Michael Eastman. “Because anybody with any common sense at all would understand and realize that all the medicines we ever need are right under our feet and anything that we need to sustain ourselves is also right there.”

The rugged landscape of our state has always had an allure to the people who call these woods and waters home, in spite of terrain too tough to traverse and soil that yields an annual crop of roots and rocks soon after the plow has past. It can be a hard life and there are many lessons that we, the new residents of the house we call New Hampshire, are still learning. Fortunately, for those who know where to look and how to listen, some wise whispers from the past can still be heard. NH

Finding Today’s Paths Through Ancient Lands Many facts and anecdotes in this story were borrowed from Michael Caduto’s scholarly but very readable book “A Time Before New Hampshire.” The map below is an edited version of one of the four interpretive signs that Native American artist Michael Eastman created for the trails of Mt. Jasper.

Places featured in this story Metallak’s Memorial Highway Marker Stewartstown Mount Jasper Berlin The Kancamagus Highway Lincoln-Woodstock interchange to Conway Abenaki Trading Post Intervale Weirs Beach and the dock for the M/S Mount Washington Cruise Ship Laconia Three Rivers City, Odell Park and the Indian Mortar Lot Franklin Ossipee Village Ossipee Sugar Ball Bluff, Sewalls Falls and the site of the current Fort Eddy Plaza Concord Amoskeag Falls, Merrimack Watershed, the Neville site, the Smyth site and the Millyard Museum Manchester

Fort at No. 4 Charlestown Mt. Pemigewasset Trail Franconia (Note: Colored triangles do not appear on the original map art.)

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Map art ©Michael H. Eastman, all rights reserved

To Read: Along with Caduto’s book (pictured here), we recommend “The Indian Heritage of New Hampshire and Northern New England” edited by Thaddeus M. Piotrowski, “A History of the New Hampshire Abenaki” by Bruce D. Heald and the slender, out-of-print (but still available) edition of Eva A. Speare’s “Indians of New Hampshire.”

To Visit: The Mt. Kearsarge Indian Museum in Warner features a vast trove of Native American artifacts and handicrafts, an outdoor walk through medicinal herbs and unusual trees, and a terrific intertribal powwow held annually on the second week in July. indianmuseum.org

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MINIATURE LS MARVE MONSTERS There’s something out there.

In the woods, in your backyard, maybe horned, maybe furry, maybe venomous, but growing, creeping, gnawing, sometimes defoliating entire trees, hiding in plain sight, shape-shifting and then flying away. And in the Monadnock Region, there’s a lab devoted to studying them and capturing their strange beauty.

BY BARBARA COLES, PHOTOS BY SAM JAFFE Great Ash Sphinx (Sphinx chersis)

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after generation to look like that plant. A caterpillars have another tool: Hide. unny, delightful, surprising, charisspecies that eats blueberry leaves, say, will One flower-eating species uses their matic. Even friendly. That’s how Sam begin to resemble blueberry bark over time sticky silk to attach petals of the flower Jaffe describes caterpillars. They’re because the ones that didn’t were eaten by they’re eating to their back.

Another that not the words most people would birds and never had a chance to grow up eats serrated leaves has a serrated back. use — scary and yucky are more likely. But and breed. Some caterpillars can also change Another looks like folded leaves.

Jaffe is not most people. “I’ve always been how they look within a single lifetime. There Perhaps the simplest adaptation matches passionate about caterpillars,” he says. “I’m are different chemicals in foods and differa green caterpillar to a same-color-green sort of an oddball in that way.” ent environmental cues that, as the caterpilplant, while the most complex and most Oddball, yes, but spend some time with lar is growing and experiencing those cues, amazing adaptation is twig mimcry.

You him and chances are you’ll become a caterare changing how its genes are expressed.” can stand in front of a leafless branch, be pillar-loving oddball too.

All this — the adaptations and the defenstold there are a dozen caterpillars on it, and He’ll tell you that caterpillars — which, es — creates caterpillars that look very Dr. not see a one. of course, turn into butterflies or moths — Seuss-ish.

One is said to look like a Scottish That’s because twig mimics have incredreveal a wondrous world that few people terrier with a green blanket over its back. ible camouflage — same color, same shape, know exists, though it’s right there in their Others look like deep sea creatures backyard. Slow down, he says; take or aliens.

But their fantastical façades a closer look. are nothing compared to their story What you’ll see at first are pretty of metamorphosis. basic creatures, carrying out the Juvenile (caterpillar, also called most elemental tasks of living. “They larva).

Teenager (pupa). Adult eat, poop and survive,” Jaffe says. But (butterfly or moth). Those are main the last of those tasks — survival — stages of metamorphosis, but Jaffe is anything but simple. says there are several other nuanced Defending against predators that stages.

Caterpillars, for instance, see caterpillars as quite tasty requires go through at least five stages of an elaborate game plan. And catgrowth, for some species 12 or more erpillars have it, big time. “They’ve stages, shedding their skin, getting taken defense mechanisms to a new bigger each time. level,” says Jaffe, who has observed Once full-grown, the caterpillar caterpillars throughout his life, startsheds its last caterpillar skin and ing as a 4-year-old budding naturalturns into a pupa, or chrysalis, where ist, then as a student of science and the transition to a butterfly or moth now as proprietor of The Caterpillar begins.

Over a period of time, rangLab, a nonprofit, in Keene. ing from a few weeks to a few years, Some of the ways that New special cells replicate, while others Hampshire’s caterpillars (there are break down, in order to create the thousands of species here) defend new form. themselves are jaw-dropping. Many While caterpillars are mostly have what Jaffe calls “big, goofy, false focused on eating, the butterfly or eyes” that are displayed to scare off moth is all about reproducing. In A fascinated naturalist at The Caterpillar Lab farmers market a predator. Others mimic a snake, show.

“Everybody from young girls to grandparents fall in love their short life of one or two weeks, hissing or inflating red horns that with these humorous and curious creatures,” says Sam Jaffe. for some just days, they must quicklook like a snake’s tongue. ly find a mate and then begin the search for same leaf scars, same position on the branch Yet others are covered in bright “warning” the right plant to lay eggs on. as the actual twigs.

They even have a barkcolors that say to a predator, as Jaffe puts it, Few of nature’s creatures transform so aslike exterior and sheared-off feet that look “better not try me because it’s so obvious tonishingly, with the juvenile and adult living like a snapped-off twig.

If they get found I’m probably full of toxins.” Ditto for other in completely different worlds.

And that’s out, they can quickly spin a line of silk and species that smell bad; one has “noxious really the point.

As Jaffe says, that means hang by it until the predator, maybe a spider halitosis.” Another vomits and throws it at there’s no competition for resources.

The two or stink bug, crawls past. the predator. Some sting. worlds also allow the caterpillar to not worry “These are the things that make us laugh, And pity the predator that chomps on about being attractive enough to find a mate; jump back, be surprised, ” says Jaffe.

“Whetha hairy caterpillar. “The hairs of some er it’s pretending to be a twig or pretending caterpillars are hard to digest,” Jaffe says. to be a snake, it’s this tiny thing taking us “They coat the predator’s gut, making the Right: Abbott’s Sphinx (Sphecodina abbottii) One of the most unlikely-looking of native on, us highly intelligent beings who can caterpillar less attractive to eat the next caterpillars. Is it a string of ripening grapes or a never be fooled. That’s pretty cool.” time.” (One bird species, the yellow-billed How do caterpillars create the camouflage fearsome snake with a single shining eye? This cuckoo, has adapted to the impediment. caterpillar may rear its false snake rear end that keeps them (mostly) safe? Jaffe answers They simply shed the lining of their stomand make a hissing sound when disturbed. this way: “If a caterpillar eats only from a ach after a hairy meal.)

Found all across New Hampshire in trailing grapevines and climbing Virginia creeper. certain plant, there’s pressure generation If they can’t scare off their predators,

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they can concentrate on survival and leave the mating to the beautiful butterfly.

Metamorphosis is not easy. In addition to the physiological changes that are required, the physical struggle for caterpillars shedding their skin is immense. For butterflies and moths emerging from the pupa, the struggle is even greater.

That struggle is just one reason why metamorphosis has become such a powerful cultural symbol. Jaffe says people who see it happen often relate it to challenges and changes in their own lives, whether physical or emotional, and that people with illnesses sometimes see it as a new, hopeful form that was created by the body. “Others are amazed at the ability of evolution through natural selection to meet the challenges faced by these creatures,” he adds. “Others say it reveals the glorious kingdom of God.” However people see it, Jaffe is happy. He just wants people to see it.

He started his quest in 2008, when he began photographing the caterpillars that he been studying since he brought one home from day care (see sidebar, p. 64). His photos were good enough for gallery exhibitions. At the openings, he would supply wine, cheese and live caterpillars. “People would be immediately drawn to them, full of questions,” he says. “That started the whole idea that I could share some of the knowledge that I had built up and share some of the experiences I had had. Eventually, the gallery openings turned into live caterpillar shows, and it just went crazy from there.”

Crazy like six day-long caterpillar programs at the Boston Children’s Museum in 2011. Two years later, while he was studying at Antioch University in Keene, he launched a Kickstarter campaign to fund a summer of caterpillar educational programs. The BBC got interested and filmed his work.

Jaffe was encouraged enough to team up with two of his fellow Antioch students — Monica Foley and Jesse Varga — to raise caterpillars and educate people about their charms. He rented space in Keene, called it The Caterpillar Lab, and set out to bring the wonders of caterpillars to as many people as possible.

Foley, who says she’s always been a hardcore Left: Lace-capped Caterpillar (Oligocentria lignicolor) An exceptional leaf-edge mimic that not only mirrors the irregular edge of its host oak leaf, but also a season’s worth of insect damage that can be expected on any late season blade. Found on oaks across the region, especially along roadsides and power line cuts.

A Caterpillar Lab exhibit at Tower Hill Botanic Garden in Boylston, Massachusetts. These exhibits feature dozens of species of native caterpillar, presented on open-air displays, with focused, hands-on and up-close interactions.

nature enthusiast, loved the idea of starting the Lab because “paying attention to anything as small as a caterpillar opens up a whole new way to look at the world. It’s amazing how many strange and beautiful things are revealed when you start to look closely.”

Though she still works at the Lab in the summer, Foley is now a full-time high school biology teacher. Of course, she has a ton of caterpillars in her classroom. “I use them as a talking point for many biological phenomena. The students become so invested in the caterpillars, it’s often the first thing they do when they get to class — check on the caterpillars.”

Jesse Varga didn’t know much about caterpillars when he started working with Jaffe and Foley, but he knew he was passionate about science education. Today he works full time as manager of The Caterpillar Lab, which has moved to a new, bigger space a few blocks off of Keene’s Main Street.

“We wanted to do a whole lot of caterpillar programs, do something every weekend, school programs, camp programs, museum programs,” Varga says. And so they did. It wasn’t long before their fascination with caterpillars was being shared with thousands of people — millions, if you count Facebook.

Jaffe says it is the videos they post that draw the most attention, particularly those that show the stages of metamorphosis:

“They reach millions of people who share the videos and comment on them.”

The videos can also be seen at The Caterpillar Lab. But that’s just the start of what the Lab offers. That leafless branch with the twig mimics hiding on it is there.

Display cases contain pupa and butterflies and moths that have emerged from them. A special microscope projects the activity of almost-invisible caterpillars onto a screen.

A refrigerator is full of overwintering pupa.

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caterpillars as the collectible characters.

“This is a crazy endeavor, one that’s been built out of stubbornness,” Jaffe says. Sparking interest in caterpillars is a worthy goal, he adds, but it “doesn’t necessarily make sense in the normal world of business.” Here’s why.

When the caterpillar growing season starts in April, the Lab’s staff of three and a few interns have to take care of — “wrangle,” as they call it — thousands of caterpillars. Feeding what are called “eating machines” is the main challenge.

“We go out every morning to do host plant collection, usually on roadsides or parking lot edges that don’t get mowed very often,” Jaffe says. “Everyone here gets to know plants, not just the species, but what is the most delicious kind of oak leaf.” Or black cherry, poplar, birch, sweet fern, blueberry and so on — caterpillars are picky, usually eating just a few kinds of leaf.

Another challenge — the off-site caterpillar shows require more work than most live animal shows. “When you do a show with an opossum,” Jaffe says, “you can put the opossum in a box, bring it to the show and feed it some kibble when you get home, and it will live for years.”

Caterpillar shows, on the other hand, will have many different species in different stages of development — “big, little, hatchlings, cocoons, things shedding their skin, snake mimics ... we want to blow people away.”

Plus, unlike opossums, caterpillars have short lives (the big, showy cecropia moth caterpillar, for instance, is only big for a week before it begins to spin its cocoon), so what they call the “livestock” has to constantly be regenerated.

“Their rapid lives give us an opportunity to tell stories not just about how they change and grow, but have it play out in front of you,” Jaffe says, “but it also means there is no time when we can sit back and say, ‘We have what we need now, let’s take a breather.’”

To the caterpillar wranglers, it’s all worth it, and they look forward to what’s ahead — hopefully, Jaffe says, more programs, being open more hours, maybe launching a mobile lab. It’s just a question of money.

But Jaffe and the others at The Caterpillar Lab — now in the midst of its own metamorphosis — will continue to work hard while awaiting their butterfly stage. NH 64

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An Early Affinity

Sam Jaffe and a new friend

Sam Jaffe’s love of caterpillars started early — at age 3 or 4, Sam doesn’t remember exactly when. Even that young, he was excited by what he saw in nature.

His first memory of what would become his passion was raising swallowtail caterpillars that were found on some parsley. When the caterpillars entered the chrysalis stage, his father told him there would soon be butterflies emerging.

Sam says, “I would watch them every morning, waiting for the butterflies.” What happened on the big day made him realize that “nature was full of endless discovery and you never knew what would be thrown your way.”

He saw orange mandibles, or jaws, suddenly stick out of the chrysalis and cut a perfect circle. Out came, not a butterfly, but a wasp that can grow as a parasite in the chrysalis. “I had no idea that was even a possibility,” Sam says.

What his father, Robert, remembers is

that the house was soon full of crawling creatures. He also remembers Sam spending much of his childhood and adolescence at a nearby park identifying plants and animals, creating books of field notes. “We were fortunate to live in an area where a child could wander freely through the woods and follow his curiosity,” he says.

Today, Robert and Diana, Sam’s mother, help out as docents at the big caterpillar shows, like the one at the Boston Museum of Science. They also contribute everything from desk lamps to empty plastic containers to The Caterpillar Lab. Diana is chair of the Lab’s board of directors.

“Sam has convinced us both that caterpillars are a unique vehicle for bridging the gulf between modern, mostly urban life and the natural world,” Robert says.

“We love what he does with them and what they can do for the people he reaches through his work.”

For more information, visit thecaterpillarlab.org.

Jaffe’s caterpillar photographs will be on display at the Museum of Science in Boston from July through October.

Left: Black-spotted Prominent (Dasylophia anguina) A caterpillar sporting a not-too-subtle dress that screams “Back off! I’m poisonous!” These gaudy larvae can be common in dry scrub areas like pine barrens and power line cuts.

Right: Blackberry Looper (Chlorochlamys chloroleucaria) These hide in plain sight on the upper stems of goldenrod, daisy fleabane and aster plants. In season, this master of camouflage is present in almost every garden and patch of green.

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Multi-location Local

The Red Arrow 24 Hr Diner

Raymond

Concord

Manchester, Milford and Londonderry

New London

redarrowdiner.com

Burger Dartmouth/Lake Sunapee Region

Breakfast Place Salem Area Maddie’s Bagel & Eatery Salem

maddiesnh.com

Breakfast Place Salem Area Multi-location Local

MaryAnn’s Diner Derry, Salem and Windham

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Multi-location Regional

Salt Hill Pub

Multiple Locations

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Burger Great North Woods Northland Restaurant & Dairy Bar Berlin

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are thrown open, adding to the open feel of the brewery. Obviously, no matter how welcoming the space, the crowds don’t appear if the beer isn’t on point. You can rest assured that it is. pipedreambrewingnh.com

Cheesecake Mary Wicenski at Pleasant Lake Cheesecake Company in New London bakes a rich, New York-style cheesecake in more than 30 seductive flavors. Think crème brûlée, chocolate rum, lemon zinger and coffee with espresso whipped cream to ease all your problems. Available in 2-inch minis too.

How many calories could that be? pleasantlakecheescake.com

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Breakfast Place Great North Woods Polish Princess Bakery

Party Platter Want to really impress your friends at your next home gathering? Order the Local Pig Platter at Vida Cantina in Portsmouth and watch their faces as they turn from puzzlement to satisfaction. They’ll love dipping into the succulent pork and sides to make the most unique tacos they’ll ever experience.

The platter even features the pig’s head ... well, half of it anyway. If parties are about experiences, then this is it. vidacantinanh.com

Pale Ale

Rustic Northern Italian Dining Just about everything is perfect at Louie’s in Portsmouth, from the subdued lighting to the attentive and knowledgeable service to the balance of flavor in each and every dish. Find a perfect charcuterie plate with rich pâtés and imported cheeses, and, for appetizers, their deep-fried cauliflower is legendary and the duck minestrone is deeply flavored. You’ll know after just one bite.

Promise. louiesportsmouth.com

In a craft beer world where so many breweries are trying to push the envelope, sometimes the classics can get lost in the noise. Henniker Brewing Company realizes that sometimes it’s important to do the seemingly simple things right. The Miles & Miles pale ale, which honors exactly what you want a pale ale to be, is far from boring.

It’s dry-hopped with a pound of hops per barrel (a blend of Citra and Amarillo), and the result is juicy and somewhat tropical.

Now that grilling season is finally here, this would be the ideal beer to have on ice. hennikerbrewing.com

just can’t wait from breakfast till lunch to get your fix, though, this Exeter eatery has you covered. Their oh-so-tempting snack menu changes a bit every day, but past offerings include vegan donuts, almond and miso-flavored kale chips, and the fan favorite Maca Matcha Macaroons, truffle-esque spheres coated in lime green matcha tea “frosting.” laneyandlu.com

Turkish Cuisine

Buffet Brunch

Until late last year, Hillsborough’s Mediterrano was the state’s only dedicated Turkish restaurant. Omar Yasin expanded our Ottoman appetites in November when, just three months after moving here from Turkey, he opened Matbah Mediterranean Cuisine. The authentic Middle Eastern menu at this downtown Manchester spot is full of small dishes that combine into flavorful feasts, from green-tinted falafel and grilled octopus to kebabs and even baklava. matbahcuisine.com

Vegan Treats From all-day breakfast to quinoa bowls and seaweed wraps, there’s lots to love at the nearly 2-year-old Laney & Lu Cafe. If you

Sundays are for indulging in an afternoon of food and libation. At The Foundry in Manchester, the super-gooey, maple-caramelglazed cinnamon rolls are irresistible, but please make sure to press on to the oyster bar, fruit displays and the pastrami-rubbed smoked salmon. foundrynh.com

Smoothies Step away from that blender. Rainbow-hued healthy smoothies are the latest thing in Instagram-ready foodie trends, but there’s no need to make your own when Manchester’s Milk & Honey Juicery and Café makes trend-following this easy. Named simply for their colors, the nine smoothies at this

Burritos

Multi-location Regional

Dos Amigos Burritos

Gilford

Multiple Locations

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Burger Manchester Area New England’s Tap House Grille Hooksett

taphousenh.com

Burger Monadnock Region Local Keene

Chili Cactus Jack’s Grill & Watering Hole

puritanbackroom.com

cactusjacksnh.com

Burger Seacoast Region BRGR Bar

Chili

brgr-bar.com

Manchester, Milford and Londonderry

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Lexie’s Joint

There are a few kinds of specialty burgers that, at this point, we’re all familiar with:

Manchester and Laconia

granfanallys.com

Multi-location Regional

Specialty Burgers

Frederick’s Pastries

papajoeshumblekitchen.com

Burger Seacoast Region

The Thompson House Eatery was a beloved dining spot in Jackson for years until it closed in 2013. New owners and newcomers to the area embraced the name and the legend, bringing considerable talent and exper-

Multi-location Regional

Manchester

Portsmouth

Restaurant Revival

Cakes

Chicken Tenders Puritan Backroom

Salem

tise to the table along with fresh but rustic décor. Jeff Fournier gained accolades for his Boston suburb restaurant, 51 Lincoln. With surrounding land here, he will bring true farm-to-table cuisine geared to the region, along with his famous Bolognese. The drink list is impressive too. thethompsonhouseeatery.com

jacquespastries.com

pastry.net

Burger Salem Area Granfanallys Pizza Pub

5-month-old spot include the dessert-like White with banana and maple, the berry-heavy Purple and the requisite Green, made with spinach, orange juice and, of course, kale. milkandhoneymanchester.com

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Burger Nashua Area Papa Joe’s Humble Kitchen Milford

The food is good at The Birch on Elm in Manchester, but it may be just the backdrop for the work-of-art cocktails. A beautiful, rich wood bar dominates the room where the blackboard bar menu, not a TV, draws your attention. Juices are hand-squeezed while elixirs and syrups are hand-made. Cocktails range from obscure classics such as the Aviation to their signature pineapple pisco sour. Or just let the bartender make you a drink. We’re sure you’ll like it. thebirch.restaurant

Cakes Jacques Fine European Pastries

Amherst, Bedford and North Andover, Mass.

localkeene.com

Craft Cocktails

FOOD & drink

Burger Lakes Region Patrick’s Pub & Eatery

Newington, Portsmouth, Durham and Newburyport, Mass.

peaceloveburgers.com

Burger White Mountains Black Mountain Burger Co. Lincoln

blackmtnburger.com

Multi-location Local

The Red Arrow 24 Hr Diner redarrowdiner.com

Chinese Restaurant Lilac Blossom Nashua

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Chocolatier Van Otis Chocolates Manchester

vanotischocolates.com

Clam Chowder Petey’s Summertime Seafood Restaurant Rye

Burritos Burrito Me

peteys.com

burritome.com

Manchester

Laconia and Plymouth

Cocktails Cotton cottonfood.com

Burritos La Carreta Mexican Restaurant

Coffee Roaster A&E Coffee Roastery & Whole-leaf Tea

lacarretamex.com

aeroastery.com

Multi-location Local Manchester, Hooksett and Derry

Manchester and Amherst

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Durham and Portsmouth

bngcoffee.com

Coffee Shop White Mountains Region Metropolitan Coffee House North Conway

metcoffeehouse.com

Coffee Shop Concord Area True Brew Barista

Crab Cakes Surf Restaurant

truebrewbarista.com

surfseafood.com

Concord

Coffee Shop Dartmouth-Lake Sunapee Region Schoodacs Coffee & Tea Warner

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Coffee Shop Great North Woods Polish Princess Bakery Lancaster

polishprincessbakery.com

Coffee Shop Lakes Region Wayfarer Coffee Roasters Laconia

wayfarerroasters.com

Coffee Shop Manchester Area A&E Coffee Roastery & Whole-leaf Tea Manchester and Amherst

aeroastery.com

Coffee Shop Monadnock Region Prime Roast Coffee Keene

primeroastcoffee.com

Coffee Shop Nashua Area Union Coffee Company Milford

unioncoffee.co

Coffee Shop Salem Area The Grind Rail Trail Café Derry

thegrindnh.com

Coffee Shop Seacoast Region Adelle’s Coffeehouse Dover

Portsmouth and Nashua

Crab Cakes

Multi-location Local

The Common Man Multiple Locations

thecman.com

Cupcakes Queen City Cupcakes Manchester

qccupcakes.com

Delicatessen Bubby’s NY Style Delicatessen Portsmouth

bubbysdeli.com

Diner Tilt’n Diner Tilton

thecman.com

Diner Concord Area Rock On Diner Pembroke

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Diner Dartmouth/Lake Sunapee Region 4 Aces Diner West Lebanon

4acesdiner.com

Diner Lakes Region Miss Wakefield Diner Wakefield

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Diner Manchester Area Airport Diner Manchester

thecman.com

Diner Manchester Area

Multi-location Local

Red Arrow 24 Hr Diner

Manchester, Milford and Londonderry

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Sensory Dining There’s fine dining, and then there’s Cabonnay. “Restaurant” isn’t really the right word, though young, award-winning Chef Chris Viaud’s menu is excellent. This multilevel space offers a myriad of dining experiences, from the modern bar that looks onto the atrium and its gorgeous chandelier to the spacious roof deck surrounded by garden walls. Dine in the Conservatory or Fantasy room, each with unique décor, music and projected images. You’re meant to feel as though this is more than just a place to eat a meal — it’s a complete experience for all of the senses. The name Cabonnay is a mashup of cabernet and chardonnay, and as you might suspect, the wine list is well-considered yet approachable. Cap it all off with one of the unexpected and delicious desserts crafted by Pastry Chef Aurélien Blick. cabonnay.com an avocado-topped Californian, a barbecue burger, a Tex-Mex theme with guacamole or salsa. Vibes Gourmet Burgers stocks those, but it also takes things miles farther. The Godfather comes with sweet Italian sausage, provolone and Sriracha, the Memphis with pulled pork and smoked gouda, and the Quebec with fries (on the burger, not next to) and cheese curds. But the most astounding of all is the Unusual. This six-ounce patty and brioche bun is served with apples, cheddar, bacon, lettuce and — ready for this? — pickled jalapeños and whipped peanut butter. vibesgourmetburgers.com

Jamaican Cuisine The banks of the Connecticut River are

feeling a lot more like the shores of the Caribbean, thanks to Sunshine Cook Shop in Claremont. The teensy Pleasant Street spot serves up all kinds of Jamaican goodies, from oxtail to fried plantains, but the real star is the jerk chicken. Grab some of the 15-month-old eatery’s artfully seasoned creations for wings that are infinitely more intriguing than your standard sports bar fare. Facebook

Bánh Mì Though they call theirs the “Phnom Penh sandwich,” the signature dish at Phnom Penh Sandwich Station is a classic and delicious example of this Southeast Asian sammy. The Lebanon food-truck-turned-

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Diner Monadnock Region Lindy’s Diner

Handcrafted Chocolates

Multi-location Local Red Arrow 24 Hr Diner

Three-year-old Vicuña Chocolate really embraces the concept of “bean to bar.” The cocoa beans that become the shop’s candies and desserts are ethically sourced from just five farms spread across South America.

Once they arrive stateside, the team in Peterborough roasts, cracks, winnows and stone-grinds them — a process you can watch at occasional factory tours — into rich dark chocolates, left alone or inventively flavored in bars, melted into drinking chocolate or baked into sea salt chocolate chip cookies and cocoa nib brownies. vicunachocolate.com

Dessert Wine Impress your dinner guests with something other than baked goods for dessert.

The fantastic Vidal Ice Wine from Jewell Towne Vineyards in South Hampton is the grownup way to end a meal. The term ice wine means that the grapes — which are all estate-grown — are allowed to freeze while still on the vine. The sugars don’t freeze, but the water does, making a much more concentrated grape that produces a sweet wine. Jewell Towne’s version of this German style has both honey and apricot flavors and is far from cloying. On second thought, you may not want to share. jewelltownevineyards.com

Nepali Marketplace Sure, you could pick up some frozen tikka masala from your neighborhood Market Basket — but we’d recommend making your next international night a little more authentic. Concord’s Katmandu Bazaar offers groceries from all over Africa and Asia, from their produce aisle stocked with yucca and Indian long squash to their stores of international junk food and pantry staples like brown rice and palm oil. Nepali fare forms the backbone of the business, though a full-service restaurant in the back of the shop supplements the flavors of the Indian subcontinent available on shelves. katmandubazaar.net

Wine Cellar Dining In the original granite cellars of the Inn at Thorn Hill in Jackson, an elegantly appointed stone-lined room adjoins the inn’s

Keene

lindysdiner.com

Raymond

thetuckaway.com

Diner Manchester, Milford and Londonderry

redarrowdiner.com

Diner Nashua Area Joey’s Diner Amherst

joeysdiner.com

Diner Nashua Area Multi-location Local Red Arrow 24 Hr Diner

New England Breakfast Dish Nashua’s Temple Street Diner has a way with lobster, and their lobster eggs Benedict checks all the boxes for a perfect regional breakfast, especially when you ask for their tender baked beans as the side. Perfect poached eggs meld it all together. It’s only $12.95 and $2 more with tasty home fries. Better yet, breakfast is served all day. templestreetdiner.com renowned wine cellar. Through a glass wall, small dinner parties dining in the Granite Room have full view of the cellars, where recessed lighting highlights the racks of bottles from nearly every premier wine-growing region of the world. innatthornhill.com

High School Lunch Slow-roasted and hand-pulled Barbecue poke panini, turkey and avocado BLT, locally sourced ingredients — no, it’s not your usual school cafeteria. North Conway’s Mineral Springs Café is a restaurant run entirely by the students of Kennett High School’s culinary arts program, serving lunch three days a week. mineralspringcafe@gmail.com

Swedish Bakery Betty Schneider’s Scandinavian Baking in Chocorua began with a card table in her front yard, moved onto the front porch of her house, then came inside to the tiny front-room bake shop. In summer, sit on the porch and enjoy your fika of cardamom raisin cake or spicy Pepparkarkor, cookies with a complimentary cup of fresh-brewed coffee. scandinavianbakingnh.com

Favorite Restaurant Tuckaway Tavern & Butchery

Manchester, Milford and Londonderry

redarrowdiner.com

Favorite Restaurant Concord Area O Steaks and Seafood

Concord and Laconia

magicfoodsrestaurantgroup. com/osteaks

Favorite Restaurant Concord Area Multi-locational Local

The Common Man Multiple Locations

thecman.com

Diner Salem Area Casey’s Diner Plaistow

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Diner Salem Area Multi-location Local

Favorite Restaurant Dartmouth/Lake Sunapee Flying Goose Brew Pub & Grille

MaryAnn’s Diner

New London

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Favorite Restaurant Dartmouth/Lake Sunapee

Derry, Salem, Windham

Diner Seacoast Region Roundabout Diner & Lounge Portsmouth

roundaboutdiner.com

flyinggoose.com

Multi-location Local

The Common Man Multiple Locations

Diner White Mountains Littleton Diner Littleton

littletondiner.com

Distillery Flag Hill Winery & Distillery

thecman.com

Favorite Restaurant Great North Woods Rainbow Grille & Tavern Pittsburg

rainbowgrille.com

Family-Friendly Dining Puritan Backroom

Favorite Restaurant Lakes Region Patrick’s Pub and Eatery

Lee

flaghill.com

Manchester

Gilford

puritanbackroom.com

patrickspub.com

Family-Friendly Dining

Favorite Restaurant Lakes Region

Multi-location Local

Multi-location Local

T-BONES Great American Eatery

The Common Man

t-bones.com

thecman.com

Multiple Locations

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restaurant stuffs their fresh-baked bread with all the standard toppings and then lets you choose your filling. The six options include lemongrass beef, ginger garlic pork and grilled tofu with spicy soy and sesame sauce. phnompenhsandwiches.com

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copperdoorrestaurant.com

Favorite Restaurant Monadnock Region The Stage Restaurant

Favorite Restaurant White Mountains Region Delaney’s Hole in the Wall

Bedford

Tuscan Kitchen

Salem, Portsmouth and Burlington, Mass.

tuscanbrands.com

Keene

North Conway

thestagerestaurant.com

delaneys.com

Favorite Restaurant Nashua Area Buckley’s Great Steaks

Favorite Restaurant White Mountains Region Multi-location Local

The Common Man

Merrimack

Multiple Locations

buckleysgreatsteaks.com

thecman.com

Favorite Restaurant Nashua Area

Fine Dining Restaurant Hanover Street Chophouse

Multi-location Local

The Common Man

Manchester

thecman.com

Gluten-Free Options Patrick’s Pub and Eatery

Multiple Locations

Favorite Restaurant Salem Area Multi-location Regional

Tuscan Kitchen

Salem, Portsmouth and Burlington, Mass.

tuscanbrands.com

Favorite Restaurant Salem Area Multi-location Local

The Common Man Multiple Locations

thecman.com

Favorite Restaurant Salem Area Trattoria Amalfi Salem, tamalfi.com

Favorite Restaurant Seacoast Region Surf Nashua and Portsmouth

surfseafood.com

Favorite Restaurant Seacoast Region Multi-location 74

hanoverstreetchophouse.com

Gilford

patrickspub.com

Gourmet Pizza 900 Degrees

Manchester and Epping

900degrees.com

Gourmet To-Go All Real Meal Derry

allrealmeal.com

Greek Restaurant Café Nostimo Portsmouth

cafenostimo.com

Ice Cream Lago’s Lone Oak

Rye, lagosicecream.com

Ice Cream Concord Area Arnie’s Place Concord

arniesplace.com

Ice Cream Dartmouth/Lake Sunapee Region Sanctuary Dairy Farm Ice Cream Sunapee

icecreamkidbeck.com

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Artisan Burgers When Sonny’s Tavern in Dover noticed that burgers were their biggest seller, they decided to spread the wealth. Their Eastern Burger Company (EBC) opened in Stratham late last summer with savory beef burgers accessorized with the likes of caramelized onions, fried pickles, sun-dried tomato aioli, pea shoots or Dr. Pepper BBQ sauce. Choose from the artisan list or build one yourself. Finally, the components are bookended with a perfect brioche bun. If you must, they do offer a kale salad. easternburgercompany.com

Biscuits and Gravy

Apple Cider Donuts

It’s not only Southerners who love this, but it’s not so easy to find north of the notches — or anywhere else in New Hampshire.

Munroe’s Family Restaurant in Twin Mountain does it right, and goes it one better (if there is such a thing) in a Redneck Benedict: fresh-baked biscuit, sausage and poached eggs topped with plenty of gravy. Facebook

The thing about serving a classic New England favorite like the apple cider donut is that you’ve got to live up to everyone’s sense of nostalgia. Luckily for Durham’s Emery Farm, they nailed it. Bite into one of these homemade delights and it’s just like Proust’s madeleines — suddenly you’re a kid again, enjoying a treat after a day of picking apples. emeryfarm.com

Exotic Ice Cream It’s hard to choose just one of the unexpected flavors at Bloom’n Cow in Newmarket, but if you must, then choose the coconut stracciatella. Its unique texture and flavor make it irresistible. One possible wrinkle — with more than 300 varieties of ice cream, gelato, sorbetto, coconut creams, popsicles and paletas dreamed up by the chef and “chief ice cream concoctionist,” flavors do vary from week to week. bloomncowicecream.com

Duck Poutine No matter how you choose to pronounce it, poutine is comfort in a bowl. Our neighbors to the north brought us fries covered in gravy and cheese curds, and Poor Thom’s Tavern in Meriden took it to the next level with the addition of crispy fried duck. The house-made fries are just smothered in these three ingredients, making a simple pleasure positively decadent. It’s on the starters menu, but no one will judge if you make it your meal. poorthomstavern.com

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Favorite Restaurant Manchester Area The Copper Door

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Irish Pub Holy Grail Restaurant and Pub

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Pittsburg

Ice Cream Lakes Region Jordan’s Ice Creamery Belmont

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Ice Cream Manchester Area Puritan Backroom Manchester

puritanbackroom.com

Ice Cream Monadnock Region The Walpole Creamery Walpole and Keene

walpolecreamery.com

Ice Cream Monadnock Region Multi-location Regional

Kimball Farm

Jaffrey and Mass.

Locations

kimballfarm.com

Ice Cream Nashua Area Hayward’s Ice Cream Nashua

haywardsicecream.com

Ice Cream Salem Area Moo’s Place Homemade Ice Cream Derry

Epping and Laconia

Italian Restaurant Patty B’s Dover, pattybs.com

Italian Restaurant Multi-location Regional

Tuscan Kitchen

Salem, Portsmouth and Burlington, Mass.

tuscanbrands.com

Multi-location Local

Fratello’s Italian Grille

Manchester, Nashua and Laconia

fratellos.com

Japanese Restaurant Shio Portsmouth

shiorestaurant.com

Lobster Roll Tuckaway Tavern & Butchery Raymond

thetuckaway.com

Lobster Roll Multi-location Local

Jerk Chicken Twist

Epping, Portsmouth and North Hampton

You might not think you’d find a great example of an island dish in a Jackson deli, but the jerk chicken wrap at J-Town Deli, while not wholly traditional, is very tasty. They wrap up slices of chicken breast rubbed with jerk spice with sharp cheddar, lettuce, tomato and drizzle of ranch dressing. jtowndeli.com

The Beach Plum thebeachplum.net

Locally-Sourced Menu Local Eatery Laconia

Ice Cream Seacoast Region Memories Ice Cream

Lunch Spot Pressed Café

memoriesicecream.com

Ice Cream White Mountains Region Slick’s Ice Cream Woodsville

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Indian Restaurant Taj India Manchester

tajindia.co

laconialocaleatery.com

Nashua

pressedcafe.com

Lunch Spot Multi-location Local

The Green Bean

Exeter, Portsmouth and New Castle

nhgreenbean.com

Mac and Cheese Tuckaway Tavern & Butchery Raymond

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Jennifer Leonzi, owner of the Covered Bridge Farm Table in Campton, made lemonade out of sour grapes and lots of media attention. After going public with The Country Cow’s problems on Food Network’s “Restaurant: Impossible,” she took Chef Robert Irvine’s advice to heart and headed to culinary school to amp up her game after filming ended. The revitalized space was renamed to showcase her mission to source local and make dishes from scratch. The chicken BLT sandwich is crowned with a flavorful homemade waffle. Mission accomplished. The view is killer too. farmtablenh.com

Italian Restaurant

moosplace.com

Kingston

Chicken and Waffle BLT

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FOOD & drink

Ice Cream Great North Woods Moose Alley Cones

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Taco Tuesday Jonny Boston’s International in Newmarket is beloved for its fusion street food with international flavors, from a báhn mì and souvlaki to burgers and burritos. An especially tasty deal takes place every week on Taco Tuesday, where you can get great food at a great price — three tacos (chicken, pork or black bean) for $7. ilovejbi.com

Magic Mustard Blackwater Mustard Co. of Contocook likes to refer to its hand-made, small-batch mustards as “legendary.” That might be a stretch, but then again it’s hard to debate

the influence of the right mustard on food.

Too often, the sandwich gets the credit when you know it’s the mustard that made all the difference. Blackwater’s exquisite whole seed, spicy or sweet mustards offer the best possible routes to creating a legendary sandwich, glaze or marinade. blackwatermustardco.com

Shawarma Pizza WOW Fried Chicken & Subs on Depot Street in Concord is most famous for their crisp and tasty fried chicken, but owner Maher Abbas takes pride in his traditional versions of some Middle Eastern specialties like lamb and rice. For a unique cross-cultural treat, try the shawarma pizza, an Iraqi comfort food that’s not well-known in the US, but is savory and satisfying with a layer of richly seasoned ground beef on a thin chewy crust. wowfriedchickensubs.com

Eggplant Redemption Eggplant lovers tend to be outshouted by eggplant haters. Vito Marcello’s in North Conway Village has created something that

Rodizio Night At rodizio night at The Little Grille in Littleton, the prime item is primo Brazilian barbecue, gorgeous cuts of steak, pork and marinated chicken served straight off the skewer. Take a moment to appreciate the astonishing new murals that cover the walls, all painted by local (but internationally renowned) artist Rick Hunt (see “This and That,” page 90). thelittlegrille.com

Dessert Tray Regulars dining at the Blue Bistro of The NASWA Resort in Laconia never have to be

Mac and Cheese Multi-location Regional

Mr. Mac’s

Manchester, mr-macs.com

Martini Cotton

Manchester

cottonfood.com

Mediterranean Restaurant Mediterrano Turkish & Mediterranean Restaurant Hillsborough

mediterranoo.com

Mexican Restaurant Agave Mexican Bistro

Portsmouth and Newburyport, Mass.

agavemexicanbistro.com

Mexican Restaurant Multi-location Local

La Carreta Mexican Restaurant

Manchester, Hooksett and Derry, lacarretamex.com

Mexican Restaurant Multi-location Regional

Margaritas Mexican Restaurant Multiple Locations

margs.com

told to save room for dessert. The finale of the meal appears on a tray, personally presented by a bona fide Lakes Region legend, Hope Makris. She can tell you everything that went into creating each of the items on her lavishly loaded tray because she personally makes them all. Makris was an owner/ operator at the resort for 60 years then began a second career as master baker at age 72 — 20 years ago. naswa.com

Empanadas The baked empanadas at Cáceres Argentinian Grill & Poncho Pub in Hillsborough are the perfect bite to start a meal. If you are really lucky, Chef Roy Cáceres, a member of the folk group Los 4Rumbus in Argentina before he landed in Hillsborough, will offer a song, especially if a tango group milonga is planned. caceresrestaurants.com

New Restaurant Otis Restaurant

Pie

otisrestaurant.com

The Pie Guy

Exeter

Outdoor Dining Town Docks

Meredith, thecman.com

Pancakes Polly’s Pancake Parlor Sugar Hill

pollyspancakeparlor.com

Pastries Popovers on the Square Epping and Portsmouth

popoversonthesquare.com

Pastries Multi-location Regional

Frederick’s Pastries

Amherst, Bedford and North Andover, Mass.

pastry.net

Pie Black Forest Café & Bakery Amherst

theblackforestcafe.com

Pie Multi-location Local

Red Arrow Diner 24 Hr Diner

Manchester, Milford and Londonderry

redarrowdiner.com

Multi-location Regional Manchester

wileyroadfoods.com

Nashua

portlandpie.com

Pizzeria Monadnock Region Athens Pizza House & Restaurant

Pizzeria La Festa Brick & Brew Pizza lafestabrickandbrew.com

Multi-location Regional

Pizzeria Concord Area Constantly Pizza Concord

constantlypizza.net

Pizzeria Dartmouth/Lake Sunapee Region Lui Lui West Lebanon

luilui.com

Pizzeria Lakes Region Tilton House of Pizza Tilton, Facebook

(603) 352-5370

Pizzeria Nashua Area Portland Pie Co.

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Pizzeria White Mountains Multi-location Regional

Flatbread Company

Portsmouth, Hampton and North Conway

flatbreadcompany.com

Restaurant With Best Beer List New England’s Tap House Grille taphousenh.com

Restaurant With Best Beer List

Multi-location Local

Thirsty Moose Taphouse

Nashua

nashuahouseofpizza.com

Pizzeria Salem Area Granfanallys Pizza Pub Salem

Pizzeria Seacoast Region Front Row Pizzeria frontrowpizzeria.com

Pizzeria Seacoast Region Multi-location Regional

Flatbread Company

thirstymoosetaphouse.com

Restaurant With Best Wine List Bedford Village Inn Bedford

Sandwich The Nashua Garden Facebook

nhgreenbean.com

Specialty Butcher Shop Tuckaway Tavern & Butchery Raymond

thetuckaway.com

Specialty Butcher Shop Multi-location Local

The Wine’ing Butcher

Multiple Locations

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Sports Bar Billy’s Sports Bar Manchester

billyssportsbar.com

Steakhouse Hanover Street Chophouse Manchester

hanoverstreetchophouse.com

Tacos Taco Beyondo tacobeyondo.com

Tacos Multi-location Local

La Carreta Mexican Restaurant

Manchester, Hooksett and Derry, lacarretamex.com

Tacos Multi-location Regional

Las Olas

Exeter, Hampton and Wells, Maine

Sandwich

Multi-location Local

The Green Bean

Exeter, Portsmouth and New Castle

nhgreenbean.com

lasolastaqueria.com

Thai Restaurant Thai Smile

Plymouth and Durham

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Seafood Restaurant Surf Restaurant

Vegetarian Green Elephant Vegetarian Bistro & Bar

Portsmouth

surfseafood.com

Portsmouth

greenelephantnh.com

Soup Collins Brothers Chowder Co.

Winery LaBelle Winery

Nashua

collinsbrotherschowder.com

Soup

Multi-location Local

The Green Bean

New Castle

Hillsborough

Dover, Portsmouth and Manchester

Nashua

Exeter

Portland Pie Co.

bostonbrotherspizzeria.com

Pizzeria Nashua Area Nashua House of Pizza

portlandpie.com

alleycatpizzerianh.com

Multi-location Regional

North Conway

bedfordvillageinn.com

granfanallys.com

Pizzeria Manchester Area

Pizzeria White Mountains Boston Brothers Pizzeria

Manchester and Nashua

Pizzeria Manchester Area Alley Cat Pizzeria Manchester

flatbreadcompany.com

Hooksett

Keene

Dover

Portsmouth, Hampton and North Conway

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will please both camps. His baked eggplant Stack Florentine is infused with his own tomato basil sauce oven-crisped with generous portions of panko breadcrumbs and Parmesan to provide the right meld and “mouth-feel.” vitofoods.com

Amherst

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Wings Wing-itz

Portsmouth

Exeter, Portsmouth and

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Lavender Love There’s a unique and beautiful farm tucked away in Hollis that will delight your senses. At Laromay Lavender, the grounds are filled with rows upon rows of lavender varieties, which Patti Carew has been cultivating for a decade. The fields are located at her home, and she opens her doors during Lavender Days, happening from July 8-9, and then during the second harvest in September (see the website or Facebook for more information). In the meantime, visit their online shop for a number of excellent lavender products, from soaps and essential oils to dried bundles and infused honey. laromay.com 78

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Wine and Cheese Selection

Fortitude and the related FortCycle (located all in one building) in Manchester are the “Cheers” of gyms — just trade the barstools for bikes. The Fort is a welcoming place where the staff and owners know your name and greet you with a smile. For those who’ve experienced snobbery or intimidation at other fitness centers, the coaches and trainers at The Fort are encouraging, upbeat and tough — in a good way. Whether you want to sweat it out to the beat of pumping music at FortCycle or get whipped into shape via bootcamp, there’s a class you’ll love.

They also offer barre, personal training, kickboxing, TRX and much more. When you’re on your way out, grab a tasty (but always healthy) smoothie. fortitudeht.com, fortcycle.com

No idea what pairs with Gouda? Can’t tell a merlot from a pinot noir? What do you choose — white or red? Pairing wine and cheese can feel intimidating, especially when shopping in big stores that overwhelm you with options. At Wellington’s Marketplace in Concord, the knowledgeable and friendly staff can help you pick out just the right thing. They have a curated, eclectic selection of wine and plenty of European and local cheeses. Pro tip: Pick up the goods at lunchtime and enjoy one of their excellent sandwiches. wellingtonsmarketplace.com

Locally Made Toothpaste Sometimes simple is better. People’s Paste does for your teeth what vinegar does for your countertop ... it gets the surface really clean with a minimum of chemical intervention. Made in Nottingham, it contains xylitol, a natural sugar that is a proven cavity fighter. Yes, ask your dentist, it’s really true. peoplespaste.com

General Store Revival When the Sandwich general store closed, residents lost a gathering space where you could linger, catch up on town news and talk with neighbors. Sandwich residents Elaine and Nick Vazanna decided to do something about it. Rather than reopen it as a traditional store, they renovated the building and created the Village Green Café and Market. Now everyone chats over coffee while picking up a few groceries and enjoying Nick’s paintings that decorate the walls. The spirit of the general store certainly lives on. villagegreencafenh.com

Shops and Services Antique or Vintage Shop Robin’s Egg Eclectic Décor & Antiques

Garden Center Wentworth Greenhouses

robins-egg.com

Hair Salon Wingate Salon & Spa

Milford

Automotive Group Grappone Automotive Group Concord, grappone.com

Stratham

wingatespa.com

Hooksett

Milford

dudesbarbershop.us

robins-egg.com

Beer Store Bert’s Better Beers

Independent Bookstore Gibson’s Bookstore

Hooksett

bertsbetterbeers.com

Concord

Bicycle Shop Gus’ Bike Shop

gibsonsbookstore.com

gusbike.com

Multi-location local

Independent Bookstore

North Hampton

Goodale’s Bike Shop Nashua, Hooksett and Concord

goodalesbikeshop.com

Caterer Celebrations Catering Manchester

Toadstool Bookshops

Keene, Milford and Peterborough

toadbooks.com

Independently Owned Fitness Center MaxEdge Fitness Training Hampton

celebrationsmenu.com

Comic Book Store Jetpack Comics Rochester

maxedgefitness.com

Jeweler Bellman’s Jewelers Manchester

jetpackcomics.com

Eyewear Boutique Myoptic

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wentworthgreenhouses.com

Home Décor Shop Robin’s Egg Eclectic Décor & Antiques

Multi-location Local

Nashua

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“Acopio” is Spanish for a gathering or collection, and the owners of Acopio Goods in Goffstown knew it was the perfect name for their shop. This colorful store houses a careful selection of handmade and high-quality items — from home décor to jewelry — sourced from both local artisans and from places as far away as Thailand. Diverse cultures and countries are on display at this cozy store. It’s both the ideal place to find a gift for that person who has everything and a great spot for brightening up your own home or personal style. acopiogoods.com

Rollinsford

Barber Shop Dude’s Barber Shop

Bicycle Shop

Global Goods

shops & services

Community Fitness Center

Fitness Instructor Jay Collins from MaxEdge Fitness Training Hampton

bellmans.com

Kids’ Clothing Shop Puddlejumpers Children’s Shop Exeter

puddlejumpersnh.com

Lingerie Shop Top Drawer

Bedford and Exeter

maxedgefitness.com

Florist Apotheca Flowers

topdrawerboutique.com

Goffstown

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Men’s Clothing Shop George’s Apparel Manchester

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Music Store Exeter Music

Dover

k9kaos.com

Secondhand Clothing Shop M&C Clothing and Gifts Amherst

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Shoe Store Alec’s Shoe Store Nashua

Exeter

alecs-shoes.com

Music Store

Skincare/Specialty Makeup Boutique Kriss Cosmetics

exetermusicllc.com

Multi-location Regional

Bull Moose

Multiple Locations

bullmoose.com

Pet Boarding K9 Kaos Dover

k9kaos.com

Pet Boarding

Multi-location Local

The Barking Dog, Ltd.

Derry, Exeter and Hooksett

thebarkingdog.com

Pet Groomer Club Canine Dog Wash & Day Spa Portsmouth

clubcaninedogwash.com

Pet Supplies Store Friendly Pets Lee

Manchester

krisscosmetics.com

Specialty Food Store On the Vine Marketplace

Exeter and Scarborough, Maine

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Toy Store Whirlygigs Toy Shop

Kids’ Clothes on a Budget Kids grow fast, and keeping up with clothes that fit can be a real financial challenge.

Some families are able to hand clothes down from sibling to sibling, but if that’s not an option (or you just want something different), then check out Children’s Orchard in Newington. Here you can find quality, gently used clothing at very reasonable prices.

You can also bring in barely worn clothing for cash or credit toward other items. And it’s not just clothes — they also resell toys, shoes and equipment. childrensorchard.com

New Way to Get in Shape There’s no getting around it — exercise is boring. Or at least it used to be. A number of trendy new ways to get fit have been appearing for the last few years. From ballet-inspired barre to the SoulCycle craze, exercise has never been so fun (depending on your definition of fun, that is). Forget about logging miles on the treadmill and try something even more out there — indoor surfing. Body Design by Joy in Gilford offers Surfset, a total-body workout that takes place on a “surf trainer” that mimics the movement of a surfboard in the water. Far out, indeed. bodydesignbyjoy.com

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Concord

Pet Training K9 Kaos

Sleeping Bags The name says it all. You want your overnight camping gear to keep you warm but not add weight to the pack, and Stephenson’s Warmlite sleeping bags, tents and other gear use “exotic aerospace-derived materials” to achieve the perfect blend of comfort and efficiency. Learn more by ordering a famous Warmlite catalog, but only if you’re 18 or older. The founder, Jack Stephenson of Gilford, was a dedicated “naturist” and the human models in his catalogs are often wearing only their birthday suits.

Stephenson died early this year and the company, now run by his son, has a Colorado mailing address, but the Granite State has prior claim.

Exeter

whirlygigstoyshop.com

Wine Shop WineNot Boutique Nashua

winenotboutique.com

Women’s Clothing Shop Gondwana & Divine Clothing Concord

clothingnh.com

friendlypets.com

Kosher Hotel This new 65-suite hotel is open to all, but it’s also the first ever year-round, strictly kosher luxury hotel in the country. Bethlehem’s Arlington Hotel is a contemporary boutique hotel (think “floating” fireplaces) with plenty of amenities, including a 24hour tearoom, the Birch Bar and Bistro, a juice and cocktail bar, and an indoor gym and pool. For those who keep kosher, the hotel is situated next to a shul and mikvah, serves kosher meals and offers special events during holidays. This is all done under the careful supervision of a rabbi. arlingtonhotelnh.com 80

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Local Jeweler with Store Capitol Craftsman & Romance Jewelers

Practical Curiosity Shop Needful Things in Rollinsford isn’t your typical thrift shop. First of all, they pride themselves on curating a “bizarre and unique collection of antiques and curios.”

And, unlike stores in a similar vein, these items are useful. Browse a funky collection of vintage, new and used clothing, furniture, accessories, housewares and more. They also have a nice variety of records and antique record players. Facebook

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Native American Craft Supplies Atop a lonely hill in Washington, NH, you can explore a world of Native American clothing, beads, feathers, collectibles and craft items at The Wandering Bull. Or just order online and imagine these authentic and lovingly crafted items are being packed on a sacred butte in a desert. Wandering Bull also maintains a calendar of powwows and gatherings of the tribes. wanderingbull.com

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Herb Garden You can pick up basil and parsley at just about any store that sells plants, but if you’re looking for more unusual herbs, then local garden centers are a better bet. One of the best is StoneFalls Gardens in Henniker, which is a gorgeous place to visit and offers an entire greenhouse devoted to herbs.

Yes, there are the usual favorites everyone recognizes, but you’ll also find hyssop, rue, nepeta, Echinacea, several lavender varieties, Artemisia, lemon verbena and more. Each year they make a point of carrying something new and unusual, so it’s worth the trip (or a phone call) to see what’s growing. While you’re there, make sure to stroll through the display gardens and stop in at the adorable shop. stonefallsgardens.com

Exotic Hardwoods Wood is a many splendored thing for the wood lovers who own and work at Highland Hardwoods. They not only maintain a vast inventory of domestic and exotic hardwoods for builders or hobbyists; they know their stuff and appreciate the importance of hardwood forests for the world environment. They support “Project Learning Tree” to teach children about the value of forests, and they operate their Brentwood lumberyard and showroom on solar power. highlandhardwoods.com

Music in the Marketplace!

Friday Evenings July–August

Shop. Dine. Relax. Mill Falls Marketplace

Experience our eleven unique shops, five distinctive restaurants, and Cascade Spa.

MARKETPLACE

Shops open daily at 10 a.m. . Routes 3 & 25, Meredith, New Hampshire . millfallsmarketplace.com nhmagazine.com | July 2017

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Creative Real Estate Deal Jerry Beck, the artist behind The Revolving Museum in Fitchburg, Mass., couldn’t believe that an attraction like Ruggles Mine in Grafton was closed, so last year he set out to bring it back to life with a special multimedia installation to demonstrate a whole different way of looking at the space. It was such a creative success, Beck is now rallying his board, enlisting fellow artists and seeking investors to empower him to purchase it and convert it into a theme park. “It’s a phenomenal possibility,” says Beck. “Almost like when Walt Disney first got started.”

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View of 2016 performance by Jerry Beck.

Photo courtesy of The Revolving Museum

Andy’s Summer Playhouse in Wilton isn’t exactly new. Since 1971 this innovative children’s theater has been creating original plays that are performed by artists ages 8 to 18. The 2017 season, however, merits renewed praise for taking on issues that today’s children face. This year’s plays address autism, how to deal with social media and a young transgender girl’s journey to acceptance. Each play offers valuable lessons and insights for children and adults alike. andyssummerplayhouse.org

Arts and Culture

Art Gallery McGowan Fine Art Concord

New Sound Gorham-based Epic Season makes music that you could swear you already know, but you can’t place. And while they do wear some influences on their sleeve (Coldplay, The Killers), the sound is all their own.

Their recent CD titled “New Lands” is filled with 11 mature and perfectly executed numbers that could each endure the kind of attention that comes from national exposure.

All Epic Season needs is a chance to reach the right ears, and they will be going places. epicseasonband.com

Americana Idol Most folks around here know Dusty Gray.

He’s played his butt off in virtually every venue in the state, from local Old Home Day stages to opening for Willie Nelson at the Capitol Center for the Arts. He detoured

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TV Sports Anchor Jamie Staton, WMUR Manchester

Manchester

wmur.com

currier.org

Weatherperson Kevin Scarupa, WMUR

Art Classes Currier Museum of Art You’ve never truly appreciated the famous cover art from classic comic books until you’ve seen them turned into tile mosaics by Matthew DiMasi, owner of Shattered Comics, Concord’s newest comic shop. DiMasi has big plans for his little store too, with thousands of used comics on display, but these loving homages to some of the great works of pop art are his passion. shatteredcomics.com

Manchester

Manchester

wmur.com

currier.org

Independent Movie Theater Red River Theatres Concord

redrivertheatres.org

Theater/Performing Arts Venue The Palace Theatre Manchester

palacetheatre.org

Large Music Venue Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion Gilford

NH AM Radio Station WGIR 610 AM Manchester

wgiram.iheart.com

NH FM Radio Station NHPR Concord

nhpr.org

NH Radio Morning Show Greg and the Morning Buzz, WHEB Manchester

banknhpavilion.com

wheb.iheart.com

Small Music Venue Tupelo Music Hall Londonderry

Yankee Soul Sam Robbins just can’t help but make music. He writes songs that sound like conversations with old friends or new lovers, he wins awards for his original material, and he comfortably performs on stage alongside big name stars like Aaron Carter and Amy Grant. His trajectory seems to be pointing toward Nashville or Hollywood, but while he’s still in the area, you should catch him live on stage (or at least check out his new EP, aptly titled “Up North”). samrobbins.bandcamp.com

wmur.com

Museum Currier Museum of Art

Comic Book Artwork

TV News Reporter Ray Brewer, WMUR Manchester

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North Country Maker Space A converted church in a White Mountains town of 2,500 is an unlikely spot for one of the state’s hippest arts venues — but that’s exactly what you’ll find at 42 Maple Contemporary Art Center. The Bethlehem space serves a variety of artistic needs, housing studios for five resident artists, hosting an indie concert series, and, most prominently, displaying a dozen innovative and exciting shows per year as a full-fledged gallery. If you haven’t been, go. 42maple.org

arts & culture

Educational Theater

tupelohalllondonderry.com

TV News Anchor Erin Fehlau, WMUR

NH Radio Talk Show The Exchange with Laura Knoy, NHPR Concord

nhpr.org

Manchester

wmur.com

Jamming Reggae Roots Members of the Roots of Creation met at Franklin Pierce College, and though they’ve become a famous and sought-after touring band for their hook-filled blend of music styles, they still proudly represent the 603, as indicated by their latest release, a triple CD titled (what else) “Livin Free.” This band is the real deal, able to turn an audience of strangers into a friendly flow of positive vibrations. rootsofcreation.com

to Nashville a couple of years back and has returned with some lessons learned and a whole new slew of great material, all crafted in his signature powerhouse style of Americana and country music. Facebook

Tribute Band There have been plenty of homages to the Beatles, but there’s something especially pluckish and charming about the members of Studio Two, the pre-Sgt.-Pepper version of the world’s greatest band (their name comes from the famous room in the nhmagazine.com | July 2017

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Abbey Road Recording Studios where most of the Beatles’ records were made). The boys who formed Studio Two band met in a Milford basement. Now they have 117 shows booked for next year. Hear them at the Project Sunapee Fundraiser Concert on July 2, and be prepared to scream. studiotwotributeband.com

A Cappella Group Dartmouth’s 9-year-old Sing Dynasty has had an impressive year. The 24-member group performed at 75th anniversary commemoration ceremonies at Pearl Harbor in December before being asked just days later to travel to Washington, DC, to sing a private Christmas set at the White House for then-President Barack Obama. In case that wasn’t enough, the ensemble — known as the Sings — is currently at work on their second studio album. dartmouth.edu/~sings

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What started as an after-school art club in 2003 has grown and expanded into a strong collective of more than 40 loyal volunteers and 1,000 artists that provide a venue and outlet for unconventional, underrepresented and emerging artists, writers and musicians on the Seacoast. Wrong Brain regularly hosts multimedia art events, poetry readings, comedy, music, collaborative art activities and speakers. Highlights include their annual Holidaze Bizaare, featuring local emerging and underground artists, crafters and vintage vendors. wrongbrain.net

Cultural Catalyst Granite Staters are rightly proud of our clean mountain air and our information-packed airwaves. We’ve always been big consumers of talk radio in all its shades, but you could argue that the true color commentary of the entire state is provided by NH Public Radio.

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Art Collective

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Most folks already enjoy the stimulating conversations hosted by programs like The Exchange and Word of Mouth, but the NHPR website and digital realm is rich with reports from their formidable and award-winning newsroom, offering under-the-dome reports on the NH State House (literally, in one report with 360 degree video and an interactive map) and community engagement journalism like their singular reporting on the opioid crisis. Mixing blogging and broadcasting has created a fertile field for storytelling ranging from the high production values of Outside/In to the timely tutorials of Civics 101. The state just can’t stop listening. No word on the economic effects of lost productivity from the countless “driveway moments” that result. nhpr.org

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Eclectic Songstress Her voice and her songs are both earnest and seductive. Alli Beaudry has been building a following and snagging awards for years with her versatility.

She’s comfortable on a big stage or in an intimate setting, and always exudes charm and affection to her audiences.

She is an original, and her new CD (her second), “The Voice From Within,” suggests that she’s still exploring the emotional terrain of her life and sharing the musical messages she discovers along the way. allibeaudry.com

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Steam-powered Fantasy The Cog Railway on Mt. Washington, a marvel when it was invented around the time of the Civil War, has become a mecca for the contemporary steampunk movement with Peppersass, the original cog train, becoming something of a holy relic.

Steampunkers from all over will once again gather at the base of the mountain for the “Railway to the Moon� Steampunk Festival on August 19, where at least two of the rides up the 3-mile incline will be steam-powered. thecog.com

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Indoor Water Fun

Forget the lazy Sunday drive. C-R Helicopters, based in Nashua, can take one or two passengers for a tour of the area you won’t soon forget. It’s also an excellent way for photographers to get a different perspective.

C-R’s pilots can help you get the shot you need, from scenery to specific properties. If you find you’re hooked on flight, check out their flight training services for both private and commercial licenses. crhelicopters.com

Surf ’s Up at Nashua’s SkyVenture facility (named for indoor skydiving wind tunnel) is the largest indoor surfing facility in North America, and it can create seven different types of waves so any skill level can enjoy the ride on a real surfboard and an endless wave. skyventurenh.com

The “It” Festival The hottest ticket in town isn’t a gala or highbrow wine tasting — it’s the NH Bacon & Beer Festival in Nashua. The inaugural event was a huge success back in 2016, and the 2017 event sold out more than a month in advance. Consider this your warning to get on the ball next spring. Typically held in late May, it’s exactly what the name suggests — a celebration of all things bacon and beer.

Local chefs whip up bacon-infused delights, all of which you can wash down with craft beer from local breweries. It’s a match made in festival heaven. nhbaconbeer.com

Adult Arts Camp If nature’s beauty makes you want to burst into song, there’s a camp for that. Voicings Adventure Singing Camp offers weeklong immersion singing experiences for those 18 and older in nature-rich locations across the country, including two in New Hampshire (in August and October). It’s about exploring one’s voice, not showing off one’s vocal chops, so all levels of singing (and hiking) expertise are welcome. voicingscamp.com

Ski-in and Ski-out Resort Hotel rooms don’t get any closer to the slopes than those at Purity Spring Resort.

Boot-up in your room above the base lodge, then step out the door and into your skis at the bottom of the King Pine slope. Like everything else at this year-round resort, the ski experience is designed for families but equally convenient for everyone. purityspring.com

Christmas Kicks The holiday season offers plenty of fun (between stressful shopping trips), but if you really want to toss off the wintertime blues, grab a ticket for The Buzz Ball, hosted

by Greg Kretschmar (of WHEB’s Greg and the Morning Buzz) and featuring the finest ensemble of local talent imaginable, drawn from the current pool and some old-timers who are still shaking things up. They call

Fun & Adventure Cooking Classes Chez Boucher Culinary Training Center Hampton

Family Friendly Hotel Red Jacket Mountain View Resort North Conway

chezboucher.com

redjacketresorts.com

Day Spa Wingate Salon & Spa Stratham

wingatespa.com

Grand Hotel Omni Mount Washington Resort & Hotel

Resort/Hotel Spa Wentworth by the Sea

Bretton Woods

wentworth.com

Lincoln

New Castle

omnihotels.com

Ski Resort Loon Mountain

Romantic Country Inn Bedford Village Inn

loonmtn.com

bedfordvillageinn.com

Manchester

Bedford

NH Sports Team New Hampshire Fisher Cats nhfishercats.com

Hip-Hop Dance Troupe The magic known as the Vibes of Style happens in the basement of director Shamecca Brown’s home in Concord. That’s where the lessons, advice and demonstrations of the art and athleticism of hip-hop dance all come together. The result is a blend of modern, African and Caribbean dance styles that wins big awards and keeps kids coming back to watch and participate. brownshamecca. wixsite.com/vibesofstyledancers

Fantasy Arts Camp The Summer Arts Camp at the Kimball Jenkins Estate and School of Art in Concord caters to youthful and contemporary styles of artistry, like manga, fantasy and cosplay, but they include themed weeks on topics like “Animals” and “Great Artists” to round things out, and the whole affair takes place amidst the building and grounds of one of the state’s most overlooked historical jewels. kimballjenkins.com/summer-arts-camp

Spa Experience We all know salt makes food taste better, but did you know that surrounding yourself with it can reduce stress? Salt caves are all the rage in Europe, and the trend has started to appear in upscale spas here in the US. Happily, there’s no need to travel to Boston or New York to give it a try — Salem’s Bien Soigné has created the first salt cave in New Hampshire. Their cave is lined with 18 tons of Himalayan pink salt, which was mined and custom cut for the room. Relax in a free-floating, zero-gravity lounge chair while surrounded by a soft pink glow and feel your cares start to dissolve. biensoigne.com nhmagazine.com | July 2017

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Ultimate Scenic Tour

fun & adventure View from Mt. Willard

Rob Burbank of the Appalachian Mountain Club knows his way around New Hampshire peaks and trails and, according to him, the best way to experience the most outstanding views of the state’s scenic splendor with the most moderate effort is to climb Mt. Willard in Crawford Notch. outdoors.org it the ultimate holiday rock ‘n’ roll variety show for good reason. Check the schedule at the Capitol Center for the Arts for dates and tickets. ccanh.com

Cute Creepshow The Caterpillar Lab in Keene (see feature on page 58) is an eye-opening and, frankly, mind-expanding resource that provides an up-close-and-personal look at some of the creepy critters that exist all around us, but are seldom actually appreciated as the marvels they are. The nonprofit lab is both a museum and a learning center, and is a labor of love of founder Sam Jaffe. thecaterpillarlab.org

Hiking Event Raising money for something you love by doing something you love and maybe bringing home some cool prizes sounds like the perfect formula. And for the Mt. Washington Observatory, it is. They refer to their annual Seek the Peak fundraiser as the “nation’s premier hiking event,” which 88

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might be a tad over the top, but life on New England’s highest peak while enduring the world’s worst weather tends one towards hyperbole. Seek the Peak allows both hikers and “virtual” hikers to sign up for 10 bucks with a commitment to raise a minimum of $200 in support for their climb up Mt. Washington (or, if they prefer, some less challenging summit). The whole thing begins (July 21) and ends (July 22) with great parties. seekthepeak.org

Free Golf Course The first line on the website for the Balsam Hollow golf course reads, “You must have arrived at this website by accident.” That could also be true for anyone who winds up on the course itself, since you almost have to get lost to find it. Balsam Hollow currently offers nine rustic but playable holes on its 40 acres on Buffalo Road in Wentworth. The whole course has the look and feel of someone’s pet project that was fueled by sheer love of the game, and that’s pretty close to the facts. It was mostly forest and ski trails in 2001, when Dave and

Sarah Richardson decided to create a wilderness golf course where adventurous enthusiasts could play for free. balsamhollowgc.com

New Fundraiser

Full disclosure: New Hampshire Magazine and McLean Communications had a hand in planning On Tap for CASA NH, but since we’re fairly confident that we know how to plan a good time, we feel good about recommending it to you. On Tap debuted this spring at New England’s Tap House Grille in Hooksett, and with about $30,000 raised, we’re going to call this barstool marathon a success. Teams of 4-12 pledged to occupy a stool for a 12-hour period, making sure their seat was never left empty. Teams also competed in a slew of events from a hotly contested lip sync battle to trivia. We’ll see you next March — stay tuned for 2018 details. casanh.org/ontap

Mobile Ice Cream Party Really take your summer BBQ to the next level with the help of Lix Ice Cream Parlor.

This full-service mobile ice cream trailer can hit the road, bringing more than 50 flavors, frappes, sundaes, banana splits and all the toppings to both residences and businesses. Located in Hudson and Litchfield, Lix promises they can cater whatever event

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Bang for Your Buck Hike

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fun & adventure you’ve dreamed up. (603) 883-9300 for the Hudson location and (603) 438-4797 for Litchfield

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Nostalgic Gaming It helps that Funspot is situated at Weirs Beach, the honky-tonk Brigadoon that returns to life each spring just in time for Motorcycle Week, but the hundreds of blinking, boinging games on display in the American Classic Arcade Museum section of Funspot even prompted a Boston Globe reviewer to describe it as “the Lourvre of the 8-bit world.” funspotnh.com

Yes, there are plenty of festivals that celebrate the official state fruit, but you might be missing out on a worthy pumpkin party. During Littleton’s Harvest Festival (October 28), you’re welcome to add your own carved creation to the Gathering of the Jack-O-Lanterns. Come nightfall, hundreds of carved pumpkins are lit on the banks of the Ammonoosuc River. Other fun includes trick-or-treating and a haunted river walk. littletonareachamber.com

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MInd-boggling Murals It was once the Littleton train depot where Bette Davis arrived to attend the world premiere of “The Great Lie” at the local Jax Theater. Now it’s The Little Grille Brazilian restaurant, and the interior walls are covered in murals painted by local artist Rick Hunt. Hunt, famous for psychedelic album cover art for bands like Elephant’s Memory (John Lennon’s backup band), has gone all out to dazzle. Many local celebs are woven into his fantastic painting, including (we hear) our own editor, Rick Broussard.

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The Youth Leadership Academy is the creation of the late Nabil Migalli in conjunction with the Manchester Police and City Hall. The program provides leadership training and inspiration to a diverse group of inner-city young people. Migalli devoted his life to improving communications and relations between people with radically different backgrounds. In a life of accomplishments, this could be his true legacy. The Youth Leadership Academy is part of the Manchester Police Department’s Community Advisory Board, and is open to young men and women from the ages of 15-21. manchesternh.gov

The Cold River Radio Show hasn’t turned Intervale, NH, into the next Lake Wobegon, but comparisons are natural with the folksy variety show format and the high level of talent on display for their “broadcasts,” which are hosted by North Conway’s Jonathan Sarty and the Cold River Radio Band. coldriverradio.com

Legendary Gift Want to tell your old man (or lady) that he (or she) is legendary? Buy a memorial paver from the Old Man of the Mountain Legacy Fund. It’s not cheap (small pavers are all sold and a medium one costs $500), but it’s about as perfect a gesture as you can make to tell someone that they’ll never be forgotten. oldmanofthemountainlegacyfund.org 90

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Pipe Organ The First Church Congregational, United Church of Christ in Nashua is famous for its pitch-perfect choirs and lush orchestral arrangements that elevate the spirits of the parishioners but the physical heart of the sanctuary is the Anderson Memorial Pipe Organ. The magnificent organ was dedicated to the church in 1926 and recently, under the leadership of Music Director Joseph Olefirowicz (who happens to be internet-famous as “The Dancing Conductor” – look it up), has undergone a restoration and “tonal expansion.” To get a taste of heaven, get yourself back in the pew some Sunday

and experience the harmonies and colors of sound when both the congregation and the very church building itself unite their hearts in song. firstchurchnashua.org

City on the Rise About 20 years ago, Nashua was on top of the world. It had been selected (twice!) as the best place to live in America and it was the stem of the growing New Hampshire economy. Things haven’t been quite so bright in the intervening years, and improvements in the Queen City and the capital have eclipsed some of Nashua’s glory, but we’re happy to see that the Gate City is back in the groove.

With big plans for art, culture, dining and family life underway, Nashua is making its move to once again lead the state in livability, charm and economic wherewithal.

Local Satire For the barb of satire to exist, there must be a certain air-pressure of pomposity on hand for it to deflate. Fortunately, Portsmouth has both the adequate atmosphere of hipster-infused self-importance and plenty of savvy

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commentators eager to stir things up. Toss in some serious concerns about parking, noise and the creeping conformity of gentrification, and along comes The Tug. It’s the hyper-local version of internet info-prank site The Onion. Topics featured on The Tug are often more funny to insiders than to the masses, but the writing is tight and many subjects are universal enough that, even if you don’t know the names and places, you recognize the situations. Warning: The Tug is neither family-friendly nor particularly safe for reading at work — if only because folks in neighboring cubicles might hear you when you snort coffee up your nose. thetugportsmouth.com

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And the next step is (drum roll) “Chaos and Kindness” — ­ a monthly television program that he produces to air on WMUR-TV in which Spencer and his merry band of do-gooders seek out a worthy individual in great need, plan a spectacular way to raise spirits (and often needed funds) and then spring the whole thing on the unsuspecting person (or family) while video cameras are rolling. Chaos and Kindness is professionally produced, with Spencer’s humor and kinetic energy on display.

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any furniture companies seem to be outsourcing to Asia these days, but two multigenerational New Hampshire companies are still carrying on the art of fine furniture-making right here in the Granite State. And though the styles of D.R. Dimes & Company and Tappan Chairs are entirely different, both are family-run and focused on making gorgeous pieces of furniture of the highest caliber.

For more than 40 years, D.R. Dimes & Company has been crafting museum-quality, historically inspired furniture. Founded by Douglas Richard Dimes in New Hampshire in 1964, the company is now helmed by his son Douglas P. Dimes, the owner, CEO and chief designer.

As he tells it, the story of D.R. Dimes & Company is a quintessential American tale of grit, perseverance and good old-fashioned Yankee work ethic. In the early 1960s, the elder Dimes walked into the Windsor

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“From that day, my uncle Leroy wouldn’t let my father in the shop,” says Dimes.

His uncle came from a long line of furniture makers, and he refused to divulge the family secrets to an in-law. So, armed only with the Wallace Nutting handbook for a guide, the elder Dimes set up shop in Epping.

He made his first chair in 1964; his son, Douglas Partridge, was born in 1966.

“My mother knew I would follow in my predecessors’ steps, so she gave me the middle name Partridge. I was literally born to become a furniture maker,” says Dimes.

That first shop was “a little dump,” Dimes recalls, but his father worked all hours of the day and night there, honing his craft. The younger Dimes began sweeping the shop at age 10 and sanding chairs at age 15. Every summer off from college, he had a different job at the shop. “I don’t have a hobby. Most guys fish or hunt, or play golf or something.

This is my hobby. I’m always here,” he says.

Dimes describes his father as “driven”

At 30 years old, the four-slat Tappan side chair is a relatively new style. Shown here in walnut with a gray cross weave.

and “a hard man” and points to his favorite quotation by Calvin Coolidge, framed on the wall: “Nothing in this world can take the place of persistence ... Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent.”

“He’s a stick of dynamite, you mean,” quips General Manager Tom Lavigne.

They both chuckle at that.

“My father is a legend,” Dimes explains. “His theory was, ‘We have to make it better than anybody.’ It’s always been the culture of our company. You’ll never get in trouble for doing an excellent job.”

In his 30s, Dimes the younger started designing furniture himself. His very first design was the company’s stunning bonnet-top highboy.

“The guys in the shop — they’re amazing craftsmen — and here I was, the boss’ kid.

Fortunately, I learned quickly,” says Dimes.

Today, D.R. Dimes furniture is in dozens of museums, including Colonial Williamsburg, the Smithsonian, Independence Hall and the Wadsworth Atheneum. And while all the craftsmen in the shop continue to use hand tools, Dimes has revolutionized much of production without stinting one bit on craftsmanship. Production times have decreased from

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12-14 weeks down to 3-4 on any given piece.

One thing he won’t divulge is the company’s secret behind their “Olde Amber” Tiger Maple finish, which feels three-dimensional and softly glows like satin. Dimes softly strokes a bed headboard, “I love being a furniture maker.”

About 15 years ago, Dimes started making custom pieces. He talks through a few that are, as yet, unrealized — mid-century-inspired designs with gorgeous dovetailing and of-themoment transitional pieces that would change people’s thinking that D.R. Dimes is only in the reproduction business. More recently, he has added custom kitchen cabinetry to his company’s portfolio.

“You can get whatever you want,” he says, “with two limitations. One, that it’s in good taste ... and it’s mine that counts.” I ask him if I can quote him on that, and he smiles and says, “Of course.” He has to feel that the design is up to standard, or he won’t put the Dimes label on it.

“And two?” I ask.

“Money.”

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As for what’s next for the company, he seems less sure. D. R. Dimes has had trouble recapturing the heady sales it had prior to the recession. Younger generations seem less inclined to spend the money on heirloom furniture and generally prefer less-formal styles. Dimes counts some prominent interior designers as admirers — collaborating on a signature line could be an as yet untapped opportunity.

Seventh-generation Tappan chairmaker Adam Nudd-Homeyer sees a little more hope with younger consumers, even though his product is just as venerable as Dimes’. For 200 years, Tappan Chairs has produced a nearly

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uninterrupted stream of fine, historically based American ladderback chairs. Just don’t call them Shaker chairs.

“The Shakers made so many beautiful ladderback chairs in their time that their name has become somewhat synonymous with the style,” he explains. “However, the Tappan family contemporaneously began making their own line in 1819 right here in Sandwich.”

The company has been in almost continual operation since then yet remains a heritage cottage industry. “We have always been located in Sandwich and are totally interconnected with the local community, sourcing all of our lumber from locally milled New Hampshire hardwoods. The shop is in the barn attached to my house. Our main two lathes are from the 1850s and 1870s. They are a little finicky, kind of like an old farm work animal.”

Though Tappan is not a Shaker chair company per se, the last remaining Shaker community in Sabbathday Lake, Maine, has made Tappan its official chairmaker. The commission is quite the honor. Lately, Nudd-Homeyer expanded Tappan’s line to include finer locally sourced woods, such as cherry, walnut and figured maple. The innovation has increased its products’ appeal from Manhattan to California.

Nudd-Homeyer has seen a big uptick in buyers in their 20s and 30s. Many are interested in how the chairs’ simplicity shows off the species of wood. “A friend of mine called it the ‘foodie wood culture,’” he says.

Tappan has teamed up with retail partner Chilton Furniture in Maine. Beyond that, Nudd-Homeyer isn’t really interested in growing the company any more than it already has, though he’d like to pass on his knowledge through an endowed artist-in-residence program someday.

“I really try to take my ego out of it and not change too much of a great thing. I want to focus on our artisanal history, passed down first within the Tappan family and now from private individual to private individual,” he says. “I’ll put my heart into this as long as I possibly can and then find the next heir. This company is a lot bigger than any one person.

I’m just the steward.” NH

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Are organic foods the healthiest choice?

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egular readers of this space no doubt do their best to stay healthy.

Things can get complicated, though, when even a stop at the supermarket to grab chicken for a weekend barbecue finds you standing before an array of packaged poultry bearing labels that trumpet products as antibiotic-free, hormone- and steroid-free, pasture-raised, GMO-free or organic. You hesitate, wondering whether the organic chicken will pretty much cover all the bases and therefore amount to the best choice — and whether the organic item is worth its higher price.

Food labeled as organic is not always the best choice, but it can be the right choice for a variety of reasons. In deciding whether it makes sense to dig into your wallet to buy organic food, experts say, let the labels and your values be your guide.

First of all, when it comes to organic food, consumers should know that they can trust the “USDA organic” seal. “If [food] is labeled ‘USDA organic,’ it follows a very

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certain, very rigorous set of standards that are related to how the food is grown and the practices of the farm,” says Miriam E. Nelson, PhD, director of the Sustainability Institute at the University of New Hampshire. In contrast, when a food producer does not show the USDA organic label, consumers cannot feel as confident about the product and its origins. The guy down the street, for example, who raises chickens in his backyard and puts out a handmade sign advertising his “organic” eggs (or even a larger local farm that does the same) might indeed be selling organic eggs, but then again, might not be.

Seal or no seal, however, there is much to gain from buying locally produced food, whether the food is organic or not. Not only will local food be fresher and therefore likely to be nutritionally superior to similar products that have been shipped from overseas or across the country, Nelson says, local food is usually much more sustainable and Earth-friendly, and tastier than food that

has traveled from afar.

“We need to support our local farmers, even if they’re not USDA-certified,” Nelson says. She cautions, though, that consumers should trust their intuition and their eyes when judging the overall quality of a farm. “If ... it’s an unkempt farm, don’t buy anything from that farm.” But generally, if a product is sourced regionally or locally, “I don’t really care if it is organic or non-organic,” Nelson says. “I care that I’m supporting the open spaces in my region and the local farmers, and most farmers are doing their darnedest to do the best practices they can — especially in the state of New Hampshire.”

In addition, consumers should be aware that organic food is not necessarily healthful food: Deep-fried organic potato chips, for example, are not good for you. Likewise, an organic label on a six-pack of soda does not necessarily indicate healthfulness. “It’s still a sugar-sweetened beverage,” Nelson says. “It’s just organically procured sugar.”

Organic labeling lets consumers know how food was grown and procured, but “it doesn’t necessarily tell you how healthy food is,” Nelson says, so consumers need to avoid letting labels confuse or distract them from making smart choices. Look carefully at all the facts on labels, including the nutrition panel, when purchasing food.

When deciding between organic and non-organic food, some people will want to choose organic every time based on principles regarding factors such as the environment and animal welfare. But since research has not proven that organic is always better for us, Nelson says, consumers who can’t or don’t want to always buy organic might want to decide on a case-by-case basis. “It’s probably a better bet,” for example, to buy organic strawberries, grapes and apples rather than their non-organic counterparts, Nelson says, because those foods routinely make the Environmental Working Group’s “Dirty Dozen” list of common fruits and vegetables that tend to be most generously coated with pesticides (see sidebar). Of course, you can wash the food to try to clean the outside of produce, but pesticides will likely remain inside the food, Nelson notes.

No matter which way you choose — organic or non-organic — ideally, you will avoid the supermarket altogether, Nelson says. “I would rather buy from a local farmer because they are probably using integrated pest management [and] minimal pesticides,

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which is the most common practice in New England, and I would rather [buy a local farmer’s] produce than buy [an organic product] from God knows where” that is available in the supermarket.

For sure, the reasons for choosing organic or local can be complicated and go way beyond nutrition. Ultimately, consumers must strike a balance in choosing where their food comes from, but if the price tag isn’t always a deal breaker for you, Nelson suggests focusing on the farming practices behind the food. Many local farmers use sound farming principles, “regardless of whether they are organic or not,” she says; just because a local product was grown conventionally rather than organically doesn’t necessarily mean that it’s bad.

“I hope people, when they’re thinking about this, [know that] it’s not only about their own health, but it’s also about keeping open spaces and thinking about the people that are growing this food,” Nelson says.

“The upstream and downstream piece of this is really important to be conscious about. It’s our rivers and everything else ... It’s not just about us, but also about the environment and our open spaces.” NH

Meet the “Dirty Dozen” If you want optimal nutrition in your food, then your best bet is often to buy local or grow your own, says Michelle R. Smith, MS, RDN, LD, nutrition counselor and wellness educator at Concord Hospital. That way, you’ll minimize the time from when the food was grown and harvested to when it ends up in your mouth.

If you worry about pesticides in your food, again, you could grow your own, or you could shell out the extra money that is usually charged for organic options at the store or farmstand. But whatever you do, don’t let concerns about pesticides scare you away from getting good daily nutrition. When it comes to eating non-organic produce, “the health benefits outweigh the risks,” Smith says. Most Americans, as you might have heard, do not consume the recommended amount of fruits and vegetables, so do not make the mistake of skimping on produce.

If you like the idea of buying organic food but can’t or aren’t always willing to pay a premium price, consider being strategic in your

organic purchases. Becoming familiar with the Environmental Working Group’s (EWG) “Dirty Dozen” can help. Each year, the EWG, a nonprofit advocacy group, ranks popular fruits and vegetables that are most highly contaminated with pesticides. This year’s “winners” are listed below. Keep this list in mind if you want to stretch your organic dollar by choosing organic when it makes the most sense to do so, from a pesticide point of view.

Topping the EWG’s list for 2017: 1. Strawberries 2. Spinach 3. Nectarines 4. Apples 5. Peaches 6. Pears 7. Cherries 8. Grapes 9. Celery 10. Tomatoes 11. Sweet bell peppers 12. Potatoes For more rankings or for more information, visit ewg.org/foodnews/dirty_dozen_list.php.

The Real Deal Given a choice, most everyone would prefer not to consume pesticide-laden food. You can trust that products bearing the “USDA organic” label are free of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and are certified to meet strict and wide-ranging regulations covering the full scope of food production, from seeds used and soil quality to weed and pest management or, in the case of meat producers, animal-raising practices, including the living conditions of the animals and the prohibited use of antibiotics and hormones.

In the case of processed foods that contain multiple ingredients, manufacturers who wish to display the USDA organic seal of approval must use only organic ingredients in making their food, and their products must be free from artificial preservatives, colors and flavors, aside from minor exceptions such as using pectin in jam or baking soda in baked goods. (Different rules apply to products that claim to be “made with” certain organic ingredients, and to products that are “certified transitional,” meaning they are on their way to becoming organic.)

Growers of USDA organic products must document their farming practices and undergo annual inspections. According to the USDA, “Tracing organic products from start to finish is part of the USDA organic promise.”

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“Typically, our students over 50 are motivated by a passion left unfulfilled, or they have a calling.”

Back In Session There’s no age limit on education

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t this stage of the game, you probably consider yourself a summa cum laude graduate of the School of Life.

But maybe you’re regretful about never attending college, or not finishing your undergraduate degree, or stopping before you earned a post-graduate diploma. Perhaps you’re thinking about going back to earn a certificate or degree that catapults you into a second or even third career, one that satisfies an unfulfilled passion or answers a calling.

There has never been a better time to hit the books.

According to a 2017 report by AARP, hundreds of thousands of senior citizens aged 50-plus head back to the classroom every year. Whether you’re a new degree-seeker or

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a lifelong learner, there is a myriad of options available.

Many are right at your fingertips — literally. Open your laptop, open your mind.

Welcome to the age of online education.

Southern New Hampshire University, one of the 18 accredited colleges and universities based in the Granite State, offers more than 200 undergraduate and graduate online degree programs, and is considered the fastest-growing online university in the country (though it also provides the more traditional classroom setting at its Manchester headquarters and satellite locations).

In 2016, Granite State College, one of the four institutions in the University System of New Hampshire, was recognized

by US News & World Report (the gold standard among ratings services) as having the 79th best online degree program in the country. Even better, a US Education Department study found it to be the least expensive college in New England based on tuition and fees.

Moreover, the college’s mandate is to expand access to public higher education to older adults across New Hampshire. Students are allowed to transfer up to 90 credit hours earned at another accredited institution, and you might be able to earn credits for what you’ve learned outside the classroom as well.

It’s tailor-made for seniors.

“There is certainly something to be said for people of this age wanting to go back to school to finish their degree or acquire a post-graduate degree,” says Dr. Mark Rubinstein, president of Granite State College.

He adds that 4.4 percent of the school’s undergraduates and 6.4 percent of graduate students are 55 or older. “We like to think we remove those barriers that are unnecessary.

There is still the rigor of the coursework, but with the things that we can help facilitate for the students, we’re glad to do that,” he says.

If you’ve always dreamed of being an Ivy Leaguer, then Dartmouth College in Hanover does, on rare occasion, accept undergraduate transfers. But be forewarned: Admission standards are every bit as lofty for senior citizens as they are for high school seniors. This highly selective school, ranked the 11th best in the nation by US News &

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World Report, has a stingy acceptance rate of only around 10 percent.

“There are no age restrictions for undergraduates at Dartmouth, but it is not common to have anyone enroll after their 20s,” says Diana Lawrence, the associate vice president for communications. “Actual statistics are not available, but there are very few older adults enrolled right now at Dartmouth. It is more common for older adults to enroll in master’s programs, and it’s fairly uncommon for them to enroll in Ph.D. programs.”

To the contrary, Antioch University New England, which is a private, exclusively graduate school in Keene, has many older learners in its three doctoral and 34 master’s degree programs, plus 11 certificate programs across the in-demand disciplines of psychology, counseling therapies, education, leadership, business and management, and environmental studies and sustainability.

“We think of ourselves as New Hampshire’s best-kept secret,” says Jennifer Fritz, the director of admissions. “We definitely

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chool is in session for seniors, who are going back to class in record numbers. In fact, students aged 18-22 are no longer the majority of undergraduates, reports the University Professional & Continuing Education Association in Washington, DC. But what if you’d prefer an exceptional education purely for the love of learning? MOOCs might be your answer.

• Massive Open Online Courses, or MOOCs, provide more than 2,000 courses online and are taught by top instructors from the country’s best national research universities.

• Coursera has 149 partners, including Princeton, Yale, the University of Chicago, Columbia, Duke, Stanford, the University of Pennsylvania and Johns Hopkins, which are among the top 10 in US News & World

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Report’s 2017 rankings.

• edX is a joint venture between Harvard and MIT, also ranked in the top 10.

• The rigorous courses are just like those taught on exclusive campuses, but are open to everyone.

• Many courses are tuition-free. Others have a nominal cost of $29-$99.

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Antioch, which prides itself on providing progressive education, is often a perfect fit for older adults interested in higher learning.

“Typically, our students over 50 are motivated by a passion left unfulfilled, or they have a calling,” explains Fritz. “They may have always been a natural helper, where people have sought them ought for counseling or as an educator, so this now is a natural fit for them as they pursue a sec-

• MOOCs are an extraordinary learning resource, but require a firm academic commitment to keep up with the complex material.

• The completion rate for the courses is 7-9 percent, according to a recent Harvard Business School study, which about parallels the acceptance rate for those top 10 schools.

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• Courses are from 4-10 weeks, and include recorded video lectures, assignments, community discussion forums, quizzes and a final exam or final project.

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• Upon completion, a shareable electronic certificate of accomplishment is granted. No college credit is earned as there is no way to monitor online cheating.

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ond or third career at this stage of their lives,” she says.

Maybe you weren’t an academic superstar as an undergraduate, but don’t fret. Antioch takes a holistic, individualized review of applications for admission and evaluates your strengths, talents, applied knowledge and life experiences.

But once you’ve reached the serious decision to go back to school and have been accepted and secured financing — whether it be at one of the seven campuses in New Hampshire’s community college system, at a four-year institution or in graduate school — it can still be a very scary proposition.

Experts advise meeting with an academic counselor and ramping up slowly instead of attempting to carry a full load in your first session.

Antioch even has the “Try Us Out” option, giving students the chance to explore one class as a non-matriculated student to see if the university is right for their goals.

Even better, the cost for this three-credit course, which is transferrable to a master’s degree program there or at another institution, is relatively low at just $1,000.

“This is very popular with our older students. It’s a nice way for them to get their feet wet and see if graduate school will be a good fit,” says Fritz. “For people who are looking for a second career, it’s a good way for them to start.”

Even so, just the thought of being back in the classroom, keeping up academically and competing with tech-savvy younger students — who seem to have emerged from the womb with a smartphone in one hand and a tablet in the other — can cause anxiety.

“Apprehensions are not specific to age,” says Dr. Rubinstein. “I think that for any student who has been away from formal education for any period of time, there is always the challenge of overcoming the inertia and wondering what other students are bringing [to the class] that they might not have. I think what most students realize when they arrive is that what they have in common is an interest and a motivation to learn and overcome that barrier.

“I don’t think it’s any different, no matter their age. Once they have gotten engaged with their classes, fellow students, and faculty, they suddenly realize that they can ride that horse. They haven’t lost that gift.” NH

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Taking a leap What do you do when you want a career change? For Steven Ruddock, the answer was to just go for it. He bought the Riverwalk Café about four years ago, left his career as a lawyer, and is now fully committed to the world of food, drink and music. House-roasted coffee had always been a signature of this Nashua coffee house, and Ruddock took the crash course to continue that tradition. The vibe here is a perfect coffee house with local art, Edison bulbs and an eclectic mix of seating.

The limited food menu includes irresistible desserts, bagel and wrap sandwiches, and salads during breakfast and lunch hours. There are a few more dishes offered for dinner, including Korean BBQ ribs, samosas and potstickers — just enough to enjoy with a classic craft cocktail or local beer at the bar. At night, music is the driving force, and touring performers are scheduled every Thursday through Sunday, with Wednesday offering an open mic. Your waitress might even get up on stage. It’s all good here.

The recipe for the café’s blueberry zucchini bread is below.

Blueberry Zucchini Bread Recipe Ingredients 3 eggs 1 cup canola oil 2 1/4 cups granulated sugar 2 cups grated zucchini 3 cups flour 1 tablespoon vanilla 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 tablespoon cinnamon 2 cups blueberries Raw sugar for sprinkling Directions

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Beat the eggs until light and foamy. Add the sugar, oil, zucchini and vanilla, and mix lightly, but well. Combine the flour, salt, soda, baking powder and cinnamon, and add to the egg-zucchini mixture along with the blueberries. Stir until just blended and pour into two 9x5x3-inch greased loaf pans. Sprinkle a couple tablespoons of raw sugar crystals on top of each loaf. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for 60-70 minutes. Cool on a rack. nhmagazine.com | July 2017

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scramble at the Hanover Country Club. Don’t like any of those? They also need volunteers.

Prices, times and locations around Hanover vary. theprouty.org

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Eastern League All-Star Classic We told you about this exciting day on the diamond last month, but now, the whole two days of All-Star festivities have been announced. On Tuesday, enjoy a softball game pitting local celebs against military heroes before catching an evening home run derby featuring the Eastern League’s top prospects. The All-Stars take the field on Wednesday evening, but before they do, you can rub elbows with them in an autograph session. Who knows what baseball stars of tomorrow you may run into? Prices vary. Tue 5 to 8 p.m., Wed 4 to 10 p.m., Northeast Delta Dental Stadium, 1 Line Dr., Manchester. (603) 641-2005; nhfishercats.com

Fly By Disc Golf You may have hit the links already this summer. You may have even hit the 9-hole putt-putt course. But when’s the last time you played a round of disc golf? This all-ages event invites you to give the sport a try, whether you’re a newbie or a seasoned pro. Form a team and hang out for one round or the whole weekend while appreciating the natural beauty you’re helping to save: Proceeds benefit the Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests. $15.

Alnoba, 24 Amesbury Rd., Kensington.

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Museum, 1 Governors Ln., Exeter. (603) 7722622; independencemuseum.org

Fringe Seacoast If you like all things “new, wacky and weird,” then this is the festival for you. In the tradition of fringe festivals held around the world, this brand-new fest showcases theatre, music, performance and visual art that’s a bit quirkier than you’d find at a standard New Hampshire arts event. Enjoy visual art at the Fringe Pop-Up Gallery, live music at Fringe Late Night, and 12 different performances on the main stage, including Seacoast-born sketch show “Masterpiece Joke Theatre” and Broadside Theatricals’ “Bad Hamlet.” Prices, times and locations around Dover vary. fringeseacoast.org

3rd Annual Kiwanis Outdoor Music Festival Celebrate summer in the North Country by kicking off your shoes, playing some lawn games and jamming out to hits from the past five decades of rock. Berlin-based foursome Rebel Sons are the headlining act at this fest, and their performances of rock hits from the '70s through today are sure to get you grooving. Best of all, the fun is for a good cause: Proceeds benefit the children’s programs of the Colebrook Kiwanis Club. 4 to 10 p.m., Mohawk Falls Pavilion, 1478 NH-126, Colebrook. (603) 237-1898; mohawkfalls.com

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American Independence Festival If you didn’t get all the patriotism out of your system on the Fourth of July, then try this later homage to America. Activities at this 27-year-old fest include battle reenactments, lawn games, live music and enough kids’ activities to keep the little ones entertained all day. Outside the festival grounds, the rest of Exeter gets in on the action too, with downtown shops and businesses open to give visitors a taste of both the modern and historic sides of this quintessential New England town. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., American Independence

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No matter where you live in the Monadnock Region — or where you want to visit — you’ll find classical music to enjoy this month courtesy of this roving fest. Four large-scale concerts at the Peterborough Town House anchor the schedule. In between, enjoy piano trios and string quartets at performances in smaller Monadnock towns from Marlborough to Temple. Prices, times and locations vary. (603) 852-4345; monadnockmusic.org

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The Prouty If you enjoy outdoor recreation of just about any kind, then you’ll find something to suit your tastes at this annual mega-fundraiser for the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Norris Cotton Cancer Center. Cyclists can opt for 20- to 100-mile rides or the 200-mile, two-day Prouty Ultimate; walkers can traverse anything from a 3K stroll through Hanover to a 10K walk in the woods; rowers can hit the Connecticut River for 5-20 miles; and golfers can enjoy a four-person

7/3 Tamworth Distilling Presents The Ghost of Paul Revere Two years ago to the day, the musicians of Maine folk trio The Ghost of Paul Revere signed a very special barrel at Tamworth Distilling. After two years of aging, the limited-edition rye whiskey housed in that barrel, Rye or Die, makes its public debut at this release party. Enjoy live tunes from the band and be sure to BYOPB — bring your own picnic basket. Free. 6 to 8 p.m., The Barrel House on the grounds of Tamworth Distilling, 15 Cleveland Hill Rd., Tamworth. (603) 323-7196; tamworthdistilling.com.

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7/22 Garden Dialogues

Wright Museum Family Day A visit to an educational museum is always a great family activity, but if your kiddos need their entertainment a bit more hands-on, try this popular child-centric event. Young visitors can enjoy face painting, balloon artists, and magic and live animal shows, while the whole family can take advantage of self-guided tours of the museum, historical reenactors, and one-day-only opportunities to ride around Wolfeboro in a WWII-era car. $9-$12. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Wright Museum of WWII, 77 Center St., Wolfeboro.

(603) 569-1212; wrightmuseum.org

Take a break from tending your own garden and engage in some cultivating of the mind with this garden- and art-inspired program. Currently the only New Hampshire stop in the Cultural Landscape Foundation’s Garden Dialogues program, this event will provide a tour of Bedrock Gardens and a discussion of the interplay of art and landscape in the lives of the gardens’ owners, Jill Nooney and Bob Munger. $95. 10 to 11:30 a.m., Bedrock Gardens, 45 High Rd., Lee. (603) 659-2993; tclf.org

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Children’s Summer Series The Palace Theatre’s Children’s Summer Series has long entertained New Hampshire young'uns on their summer break, and this year’s season gets its high-flying start this month with “Peter Pan.” After heading to Neverland, catch “The Wizard of Oz” and “Cinderella” in successive weeks and other fairy tale favorites throughout the month of August. $8-$9. Tue-Thu 10 a.m. and 6:30 p.m., Palace Theatre, 80 Hanover St., Manchester. (603) 6685588; palacetheatre.org

7/21-30

Day Out with Thomas: The Friendship Tour 2017 Northern New Hampshire’s iconic trains kind of call to mind Thomas the Tank Engine and his friends any day of the year, but the connection gets literal at this special event. Real train engines designed to replicate Thomas and his friend Percy will lead Conway Scenic trains up the tracks a few times during each day of this promotion, complete with autism-friendly rides on Sunday afternoons. Get choo-chooing and enjoy other family-friendly activities throughout your Day Out. $20. Fri-Sun 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Conway Scenic Railroad, 38 Norcross Cir., North Conway. (800) 232-5251; conwayscenic.com

MISCELLANEOUS 7/1

American Lives: A Timeline of Re-enactors From the Colonial era to the WWII years, historical reenactors will be hard at work at events all over the state this month. Catch 400 years’ worth of them at this precursor to Strawbery Banke’s American Celebration. Many of the reenactors at this event are specialized, covering topics from Native American and African-American history to Colonial-age medicine and even — gulp — pirates. $19.50. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Strawbery Banke Museum, 14 Hancock St., Portsmouth. (603) 433-1100; strawberybanke. org

7/11

The Grand Resort Hotels of the White Mountains: Architecture, History, and the Preservation Record While Les Otten contemplates the future of one of our famous grand hotels, you can head to this New Hampshire Humanities event and learn all about their past. Architectural historian Bryant Tolles Jr. leads this free lecture, explaining the resorts’ architecture and the history of White Mountain hospitality tourism. The hotels still in operation form the bulk of the talk, with illustrations providing further detail on the survivors and the grand hotels that have long since closed their doors. Free. 7 p.m., Alumni Hall, 75 Court St., Haverhill. (603) 787-2446; nhhumanities.org

7/21-23

11th Annual Live Free or Die Tattoo Expo Take a walk on the wild side with this three-day celebration of tattoo culture. Over the course of the weekend, you can add new piercings or ink to your collection from more than 50 talented and reputable artists, catch a burlesque show or sideshow act, and enter (or get a good laugh watching) the expo’s third annual Beard and Mustache Competition. $15-$30. Fri 5 p.m. to midnight, Sat 10 a.m. to midnight, Sun 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Radisson Hotel Manchester Downtown, 700 Elm St., Manchester. (603) 413-5318; livefreeordietattoo.com

PERFORMING ARTS 7/2

David Blaine You know what your summer could use? More magic. This world-famous illusionist and stunt artist is headed on his first-ever North American tour this summer, and you can catch his dazzling feats live when he stops by our capital city. New York-based mentalist Asi Wind will also perform. $39.50-$79.50. 8 p.m., Capitol Center for the Arts, 44 S. Main St., Concord. (603) 225-1111; ccanh.com

7/13-29

The Addams Family The only music you may associate with the Addams Family is their earworm of a TV theme song, but this Tony-nominated musical provides two acts’ worth of spooky new tunes for you to enjoy. In this production, Wednesday Addams has fallen in love, and tensions fly as she introduces her family to her boyfriend’s milquetoast Ohioan parents. NH Theatre Award winner Clayton Phillips directs. $16-$30. Wed 2 p.m., Tue, Thu-Sat 7:30 p.m., Jean’s Playhouse, 34 Papermill Dr., Lincoln.

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The Last Five Years A musical with just two cast members presents a unique challenge — but, in this Jason Robert Brown show, it also brings significant rewards. The two characters in the play

recount their five-year-long love story in opposing chronologies, with Jamie telling it from start to finish and Cathy working backwards from the relationship’s doomed end. Their accounts cross just once, with a poignant mid-show duet telling the tale of the lovers’ wedding. $32-$35. Dates vary, 8 p.m., Weathervane Theatre, 389 Lancaster Rd., Whitefield. (603) 837-9322; wvtheatreplayersnh.org

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West Side Story It’s often a cliché to say a play is “more relevant now than ever,” but, in the case of this Bernstein-Sondheim masterpiece, it’s simply true. Watch Shakespeare’s tale of star-crossed lovers transplanted across the racial divides of 20th-century New York in this beloved musical, and enjoy its unparalleled score, including “Tonight,” “Somewhere” and “America.” $20-$36. Wed 2 and 7:30 p.m., Tue, Thu-Sat 7:30 p.m., Sun 5 p.m., New London Barn Playhouse, 84 Main St., New London. (603) 5266710; nlbarn.org

7/27-29

White Rabbit Red Rabbit The New Hampshire summer theatre schedule is always packed with traditional favorites, so an experimental contemporary show like this is a rare, can’t-miss treat. As designed by the work’s Iranian playwright, Nassim Soleimanpour, this production has no rehearsals, no set and no director. For each performance, a new actor who’s never seen the script before is handed the text on stage to uncover the 75-minute rumination on art, censorship and authoritarian regimes at the same time that the audience does. $20-$30.

Thu-Sat 7:30 p.m., The Little Church Theater, 40 Rte. 113, Holderness. (603) 968-2250; littlechurchtheater.com

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this intimate performance. Enjoy such beloved tunes as “Walk on By” and “I Say a Little Prayer,” and peep the new Derry home of Tupelo Music Hall. $75-$90. 8 p.m., Tupelo Music Hall, 10 A St., Derry. (603) 437-5100; tupelomusichall.com

7/14

Gangstagrass Now this is a genre you don’t see every day. Combining hip-hop MCs with bluegrass singers and instrumentalists, this New York-based sextet has emerged as a pioneer of the genre sometimes known as “hick-hop.” Expect a somewhat bizarre but always entertaining fusion sound that’s equal parts banjo riff, country twang and blistering rap. $15-$19. 8 p.m., The Colonial Theatre, 2050 Main St., Bethlehem. (603) 869-3422; bethlehemcolonialtheatre.org

7/26

Preservation Hall Jazz Band The house band of the most famous jazz venue in the world trades the Crescent City for the Port City in this swinging concert. The musicians of this group — ranging in age from their 20s to their 80s — have shared New Orleans jazz with the world for more than 50 years, and you can expect the same sizzling-hot jams and conviviality in this performance that you’d find on their home turf in the French Quarter. $38-$42. 8 p.m., The Music Hall, 28 Chestnut St., Portsmouth.

(603) 436-2400; themusichall.org

7/28-29

Lettvin Chamber Music Series In his professional life, pianist and educator Theodore Lettvin won awards, toured the globe, and

performed with the New York Philharmonic and symphony orchestras the world over. In his personal life, though, he was just another resident of Bradford. Four noted musicians — including University of Southern Maine’s Anastasia Antonacos and the popular Chinese pianist Yang Yang — pay homage to the legend in this two-concert series, featuring works by Bach, Beethoven and Debussy. $15-$25. Fri-Sat 7:30 p.m., Bradford Center Meetinghouse, 84 Rowe Mountain Rd, Bradford. (603) 748-9597

Martin” and “Charing Cross Bridge” (both from the MFA Boston). Examined together, these four paintings trace the French master’s path from young phenom to mature impressionist.

Come see them while you can. Sun-Mon, WedFri 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sat 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Currier Museum of Art, 150 Ash St., Manchester.

(603) 669-6144; currier.org

7/21-23

Wet Paint Out Weekend Grab a paintbrush and add some creative expression to your outdoor lounging this month. In this annual event from the New Hampshire Art Association, veteran and novice painters are encouraged to get outside anywhere in the Portsmouth area and experiment with plein air painting. When you’ve finished your masterpiece, bring it to NHAA on Sunday for judging — winning works earn cash prizes and a spot in a plein air group show in September. $20-$35. (603) 431-4230; nhartassociation.org

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Fourth of July Weekend Craft Fair at Gunstock What’s a holiday weekend without some first-rate shopping? This long-running craft fair is one of the state’s largest, with more than 100 vendors offering everything from jewelry to quilts to gourmet food. Visitors can also enjoy live music on Saturday and take advantage of family-friendly outdoor activities — perfect for keeping Dad and the kids occupied while Mom browses the vendor booths. Free. Sat-Sun 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Gunstock Mountain Resort, 719 Cherry Valley Rd., Gilford. (603) 528-4014; joycescraftshows.com

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Monet: Pathways to Impressionism The days of having to drive to Boston to see multiple Monets are over (until November). In this can’t-miss exhibition, the Currier’s sole Monet, “The Bridge at Bougival,” is joined by three of his other works: “La Pointe de la Hève at Low Tide” (from the Kimbell Art Museum), “Cap

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Mirjam IJtsma, people services director of Worthen Industries, said she attended the Business and Industry Association of NH’s “Opioids in the Workplace” forum on May 18 in Manchester to learn more about substance abuse.

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Bubby’s NY Style Delicatessen Yearn no more for your favorite New York Jewish deli delights. Bubby’s has it all — chopped liver, gefilte fish, potato latkes and a sweet noodle kugel.

Most of the items are prepared in-house, with the exception of the bagels. The imported bagels are the tastiest around and are perfect with a good schmear.

Visitors can also find old-fashioned comfort food in the chicken soup with matzo balls, plus a variety of combos including corned beef, hot

pastrami or beef tongue. There’s even a Yiddish Po’ Boy with crispy breaded chicken livers, tomato, pickle and coleslaw with house Russian dressing on a hot dog bun. A dessert menu offers a lightened-up version of classic cheesecake, breakfast brings traditional Benedicts and scrambles, and lunch includes sandwiches, salads and soups. Open daily for lunch and all-day breakfast. This summer, find Bubby’s open on Friday and Saturday for dinner until 8 p.m. NH

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$ Entrées cost less than $12 2017 Editor’s Picks B Breakfast H Best of NH L Lunch 2017 Reader’s Poll D Dinner $$$$ Entrées cost b Brunch more than $25 $$$ Entrées cost between ( Reservations recom$18 and $25

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MERRIMACK VALLEY 900 Degrees H

PIZZERIA 24 Calef Hwy., Brickyard Sq., Epping; (603) 734-2809; 50 Dow St., Manchester; (603) 641-0900; 900degrees.com; $–$$$ L D

Bar One

GASTROPUB 40 Nashua St., Milford; (603) 249-5327; Facebook; $–$$ L D

Barley House Restaurant and Tavern H

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.

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) 946-3473; cabonnay.com —Featuring multiple floors of complete sensory dining. Enjoy upscale dishes with locally sourced ingredients while surrounded by unique décor, music and scenes projected onto the walls.

Enjoy the warm weather or a sunset on the roof deck, which is surrounded by living walls and flowers. An excellent wine list is offered as well.

The modern-style bar has its own menu. $$$ D

Cáceres Argentinian Grill & Poncho Pub H

CAFE/FARM-TO-TABLE 284 1st NH Tpke., Northwood; (603) 942-6427; Facebook; $–$$ B L D

Consuelo’s Taqueria

Mr. Mac’s H

Villaggio Ristorante

AMERICAN 75 Arms St., Manchester; (603) 622-5488; cottonfood.com; $$–$$$$ L D (

Cotton H

MAC AND CHEESE 497 Hooksett Rd., Manchester; (603) 606-1760; 2600 Lafayette Rd., Portsmouth; (603) 380-7916 (new location); mr-macs.com — Gourmet macaroni and cheese is made your way from a large selection of add-ins and cheeses. $ L D

The Crazy Goat

MT’s Local Kitchen & Wine Bar

MEXICAN 36 Amherst St., Manchester; (603) 622-1134; consuelostaqueria.com.us; $ L D

INTERNATIONAL 76 North Main St., Concord; (603) 856-7181; the-crazygoat.com; $-$$$ L D

AMERICAN 212 Main St., Nashua; (603) 595-9334; mtslocal.com; $–$$$ L D

Cucina Toscana

New England’s Tap House Grille H

ITALIAN 427 Amherst St., Nashua; (603) 821-7356; cucinatoscananashua.com; $ L D (

Weathervane H

SEAFOOD 174 DW Hwy., Nashua; (603) 891-1776; 379 Dover Rd., Chichester; (603) 225-4044; 2 Dover Point Rd., Dover; (603) 749-2341; Weathervane Drive West Lebanon; (603) 298-7805; weathervaneseafoods.com — Find all of your favorite seafood dishes from clam chowder and fried fare to the classic lobster bake dinner. $–$$$ L D

SEACOAST

The Foundry H

AMERICAN/FARM-TO-TABLE 50 Commercial St., Manchester; (603) 836-1925; foundrynh.com; $$-$$$ D b

Fratello’s Italian Grille H

O Steaks & Seafood H

7th Settlement

ITALIAN 155 Dow St., Manchester; (603) 624-2022; 194 Main St., Nashua; (603) 889-2022; 799 Union Ave., Laconia; (603) 528-2022; fratellos.com; $–$$ L D

Gale Motor Co. Eatery H

SMALL PLATES 36 Lowell St., Manchester; (603) 232-7059; galemotoreatery.com; $–$$$ D (

Giorgio’s Ristorante

MEDITERRANEAN 707 Milford Rd., Merrimack; (603) 883-7333; 524 Nashua St., Milford; (603) 673-3939; 270 Granite St., Manchester; (603) 232-3323; giorgios.com — Ignite your passion for food with sumptuous décor and expansive menus that feature Mediterranean food with an American sensibility. $$–$$$ L D (

Granite Restaurant

Pasquale’s Ristorante

NEW AMERICAN 142 Congress St., Portsmouth; (603) 373-6464; $$–$$$ LD(

ITALIAN 145 Raymond Rd., Candia; (603) 483-5005; 87 Nashua Rd., Londonderry; (603) 434-3093; pasqualeincandia.com; $–$$ L D New location in Londonderry

Gyro Spot

GREEK 1037 Elm St., Manchester; (603) 218-3869; thegyrospot.com; $LD

Hanover St. Chophouse H

STEAKHOUSE 149 Hanover Street, Manchester; (603) 644-2467; hanoverstreetchophouse.com; $$$–$$$$ L D (

Local Moose Café

Mangia

HIMALAYAN/NEPALESE 1065 Hanover St., Manchester; (603) 6233733; cafemomonh.us; $–$$ L D

ITALIAN 33 Elm St., Manchester; (603) 647-0788; gomangia.com; $–$$ D (

Canoe

Matbah Mediterranean Cuisine H

MEDITERRANEAN 866 Elm St., Manchester; (603) 232-4066; matbahcuisine.com; $ L D

INTERNATIONAL 29 Ceres St., Portsmouth; (603) 431-0887; blacktrumpetbistro.com; $$–$$$$ D (

Braise

Bridge Street Bistrot

Republic H

Revival Kitchen & Bar

AMERICAN 2263 Ocean Blvd., Rye; (603) 964-8251; carriagehouserye. com; $$-$$$ D (

MEDITERRANEAN 1069 Elm St., Manchester; (603) 666-3723; republiccafe.com; $–$$$ L D

Grazing Room

AMERICAN 168 Elm St., Milford; (603) 213-6764; grill603.com; $–$$$ L D b

Black Trumpet Bistro

INTERNATIONAL 64 Bridge St., Portsmouth; (603) 430-9301; bridgestreetbistrot.com; $$–$$$ L D b (

Roots at Robie’s Country Store

Grill 603

PIZZERIA 24 Calef Hwy., Brickyard Sq., Epping; (603) 734-2809; 50 Dow St., Manchester; (603) 6410900; 900degrees.com; $–$$$ L D BREW PUB 47 Washington St., Dover; (603) 373-1001; 7thsettlement. com; $–$$ L D

AMERICAN 11 Depot St., Concord; (603) 715-5723; revivalkitchennh. com; $$–$$$ D (

AMERICAN 33 The Oaks St., Henniker; (603) 428-3281; colbyhillinn.com; $$–$$$$ D (

900 Degrees H

STEAKHOUSE/SEAFOOD 11 South Main St., Concord; (603) 856-7925; 62 Doris Ray Court, Lakeport; (603) 524-9373; magicfoodsrestaurantgroup.com — Steak and fresh seafood are specialties, but other dishes are available such as the longtime favorite, lobster macaroni and cheese.

Excellent wine list. $$–$$$ L D

NEW AMERICAN 96 Pleasant St., Concord; (603) 227-9000; graniterestaurant.com; $$–$$$$ B L D b (

Café Momo

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ITALIAN 677 Hooksett Rd., Manchester; (603) 627-2424; villaggionh.com; $–$$ L D (

TAVERN 1292 Hooksett Rd., Hooksett; (603) 782-5137; taphousenh.com — Elevated classic tavern fare, and be sure that you don’t miss the excellent poutine. The large draft list offers a number of local New Hampshire beers plus other favorites. $–$$ L D b

FARM-TO-TABLE 124 Queen City Ave., Manchester; (603) 232-2669; thelocalmoosecafe.com; $–$$ B L b

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TURKISH/MEDITERRANEAN 24 Henniker St., Hillsborough; (603) 6804319; mediterranoo.com $ L D

ARGENTINIAN 17 W Main St., Hillsborough; (603) 264-5050; Facebook; $–$$ L D

AMERICAN 216 South River Rd., Bedford; (603) 935-8070; 232 Whittier Hwy., Center Harbor; (603) 253-4762; magicfoodsrestaurantgroup.com —

Mediterrano H

Great home-style cooking with an upscale flair from the same restaurant group as O Steaks & Seafood and Suna. $$–$$$ D (

CAFÉ 9 Riverside St., Hooksett; (603) 485-7761; rootsatrobies.com; $–$$ BLD

Stella Blu

TAPAS 70 East Pearl St., Nashua; (603) 578-5557; stellablu-nh.com; $$–$$$ D

Surf Restaurant H

Carriage House

CAVA

TAPAS 10 Commercial Alley, Portsmouth; (603) 319-1575; cavatapasandwinebar.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 (

Dante’s Bistro

SEAFOOD 207 Main St., Nashua; (603) 595-9293; 99 Bow St., Portsmouth; (603) 334-9855; surfseafood. com; $$–$$$$ D b

ITALIAN 567 Calef’s Hwy, Barrington; (603) 664-4000; dantespasta.com; $$ L D (

Taco Beyondo H

Domo

MEXICAN 53 Henniker St., Hillsborough; (603) 464-5986; tacobeyondo. com; $ L D

ASIAN 96 State St., Portsmouth; (603) 501-0132; domoportsmouth. com; $$ L D

Taj India H

Durbar Square Restaurant

INDIAN 967 Elm St., Manchester; (603) 606-2677; 47 E. Pearl St., Nashua; (603) 864-8586; tajindia.co; $–$$ L D New location in Nashua

NEPALESE/HIMALAYAN 10 Market St., Portsmouth; (603) 294-0107; durbarsquarerestaurant.com $-$$ L D (

Tuscan Kitchen H

BURGERS 157 Portsmouth Ave., Stratham; (603) 580-2096; easternburgercompany.com — Find inventive and artisan burgers that go far beyond the usual fare. Sister restaurant to Sonny’s Tavern in Dover. $–$$ L D

ITALIAN 67 Main St., Salem; (603) 952-4875; 581 Lafayette Rd., Portsmouth; (603) 570-3600; tuscan-kitchen.com; $$–$$$ L D b New location open in Portsmouth.

Eastern Burger Company H

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Epoch

NEW AMERICAN 2 Pine St., Exeter; (603) 772-5901; theexeterinn.com; $$$–$$$$ B L D b (

Flatbread Company H

PIZZERIA 61 High St., Hampton; (603) 926-6111; 138 Congress St., Portsmouth; (603) 436-7888; 2760 White Mountain Hwy., North Conway; (603) 356-4470; flatbreadcompany. com $–$$ L D

The Pointe

NEW AMERICAN/SEAFOOD 31 Badger’s Island West, Kittery, Maine; (207) 703-2987; thepointerestaurant.com A fresh take on a quintessentially New England casual dining experience. $$$ D

Revolution Taproom and Grill

Franklin Oyster House

SEAFOOD 148 Fleet St., Portsmouth; (603) 373-8500; franklinoysterhouse. com; $-$$$ D

GASTRO PUB 61 North Main St., Rochester; (603) 244-3022; revolutiontaproomandgrill.com — Choose from a nice collection of varied small plates such as patatas Africa or beer battered pickles, sandwiches, burgers and main dishes that range from fish and chips to paella. Beer lovers will find a nice selection. $-$$ L D

The Galley Hatch

Rick’s Food & Spirits

AMERICAN 325 Lafayette Rd., Hampton; (603) 926-6152; galleyhatch. com; $-$$ B L D

AMERICAN 143 Main St., Kingston; (603) 347-5287; rickskingston.com; $–$$ L D

Green Elephant H

Ristorante Massimo

VEGETARIAN 35 Portwalk Place, Portsmouth; (603) 427-8344; greenelephantnh.com; $–$$ L D

Jonny Boston’s International H

ITALIAN 59 Penhallow St., Portsmouth; (603) 436-4000; ristorantemassimo.com; $$-$$$ D (

Ron Jillian’s

INTERNATIONAL 170 Main St., New Market; (603) 292-6682; ilovejbi.com; $-$$ B L D

ITALIAN 853 Lafayette Rd. Hampton; (603) 929-9966; ronjillians.com; $-$$ L D

Jumpin’ Jay’s Fish Café

SEAFOOD 150 Congress St., Portsmouth; (603) 766-3474; jumpinjays. com; $$$–$$$$ D (

Row 34

SEAFOOD 5 Portwalk Place, Portsmouth; (603) 319-5011; row34nh. com; $-$$$ L D b (

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The Kitchen

Shio H

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AMERICAN/CAFÉ 171 Islington St., Portsmouth; (603) 319-8630; thekitchennh.com; $–$$ L D

La Festa Brick and Brew Pizzeria H

PIZZERIA 300 Central Ave., Dover; (603) 743-4100; lafestabrickandbrew.com; $–$$ L D

La Maison Navarre

CAFÉ 121 Congress St., Portsmouth; (603) 373-8401; mnpastry.com; $ B L D

Laney & Lu Café H

VEGETARIAN & VEGAN/CAFÉ 26 Water St., Exeter; (603) 580-4952; laneyandlu.com; $–$$ B L D

Lobster Q

SEAFOOD/BBQ 416 Emerson Ave., Hampstead; (603) 329-4094; lobsterq.com; $–$$$ L D (

Louie’s H

ITALIAN 86 Pleasant St., Portsmouth (603) 294-0989; louiesportsmouth. com; $$–$$$ D (

Mr. Mac’s H

MAC AND CHEESE 497 Hooksett Rd., Manchester; (603) 606-1760; 2600 Lafayette Rd., Portsmouth; (603) 3807916 (new location); mr-macs.com — Gourmet macaroni and cheese is made your way from a large selection of add-ins and cheeses. $ L D

Moxy

JAPANESE 2454 Lafayette Rd., Portsmouth; (603) 319-1638; shiorestaurant.com; $-$$ L D NEW AMERCAN 328 Central Ave., Dover; (603) 343-4332; sonnystaverndover.com — Snack on an unexpected small plate such as pimento toast, dig into mac and cheese or try one of the large dishes such as the honey mustard fried chicken. They have an excellent craft cocktail list as well. $–$$ D b

Street

Surf Seafood H

Soup: Melon, Basil and Mint

SEAFOOD 99 Bow St., Portsmouth; (603) 334-9855; surfseafood.com; $$–$$$$ D

Salad: Heirloom Tomato, Fennel

Tuscan Kitchen H

Bread: Rye Oval

ITALIAN 67 Main St., Salem; (603) 952-4875; 581 Lafayette Rd., Portsmouth; (603) 570-3600; tuscan-kitchen.com; $$–$$$ L D b New location open in Portsmouth.

Tinos Greek Kitchen

GREEK 325 Lafayette Rd., Hampton; (603) 926-6152; tinosgreek.com — The menu offers a new take on your favorite Greek cuisine. $–$$ D b

with a Blood Orange Vinaigrette Entrée: Citrus Brined Pork Tender-

loin with Dijon & Peach

— or— Entrée: Yukon, Vegetable Napoleon Side: Decided Daily Dessert: Banana Split Cannoli

Vida Cantina H

Otis H

Weathervane H

PIZZA/ITALIAN 220 East Main St., Hampstead; (603) 378-0092; 241 Union Sq., Milford; (603) 672-2270; pastaloft.com; $–$$ L D

The Original Farm to Table k July Menu k Dip: New England Vegetable

MEXICAN 2456 Lafayette Rd., Portsmouth; (603) 501-0648; vidacantinanh.com; $–$$ L D

The Pasta Loft H

Pickity Place

INTERNATIONAL 801 Islington St., Portsmouth; (603) 436-0860; Streetfood360.com; $ L D b

TAPAS 106 Penhallow St., Portsmouth; (603) 319-8178; moxyrestaurant.com; $$–$$$ D ( AMERICAN 4 Front St., Exeter; (603) 580-1705; otisrestaurant.com; $$–$$$ D

www.giorgios.com

Sonny’s Tavern

SEAFOOD 174 DW Hwy., Nashua; (603) 891-1776; 379 Dover Rd., Chichester; (603) 225-4044; 2 Dover Point Rd., Dover; (603) 749-2341; Weathervane Drive West Lebanon; (603) 298-7805; weathervaneseafoods.com — Find all of your favorite seafood dishes from clam chowder and fried fare to the classic lobster bake dinner. $–$$$ L D

Have a Pickity Day! Open 10-5 pm everyday

603-878-1151 Pickityplace.com

Luncheon seatings 11:30, 12:45 and 2:00

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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

Camp

AMERICAN 300 DW Hwy., Meredith; (603) 279-3003; thecman.com $–$$ D

Canoe

AMERICAN 216 South River Rd., Bedford; (603) 935-8070; 232 Whittier Hwy., Center Harbor; (603) 2534762; magicfoodsrestaurantgroup. com — Great home-style cooking with an upscale flair from the same restaurant group as O Steaks & Seafood and Suna. $$–$$$ D (

Corner House Inn Restaurant

AMERICAN 22 Main St., Center Sandwich; (603) 284-6219; cornerhouseinn.com $$ L D b (

Crystal Quail

AMERICAN 202 Pitman Rd., Center Barnstead; (603) 269-4151; crystalquail.com; $$$–$$$$ D (

Faro Italian Grille

ITALIAN 7 Endicott St. N., Laconia; (603) 527-8073; faroitaliangrille.com; $$ D (

Fratello’s Italian Grille H

ITALIAN 155 Dow St., Manchester; (603) 624-2022; 194 Main St., Nashua; (603) 889-2022; 799 Union Ave., Laconia; (603) 528-2022; fratellos. com; $–$$ L D

Garwood’s

AMERICAN 6 North Main St., Wolfeboro; (603) 569-7788; garwoodsrestaurant.com; $–$$ L D (

Homestead Restaurant

AMERICAN 1567 Summer St., Bristol; (603) 744-2022; 641 DW Highway, Merrimack; (603) 429-2022; homesteadnh.com; $–$$ D

Kathleen’s Cottage

IRISH PUB 90 Lake St., Bristol; (603) 744-6336; kathleenscottagenh.com; $–$$ L D

Lavinia’s

AMERICAN 18 Main St., Center Harbor; (603) 253-8617; laviniasdining. com; $–$$$ D (

Lemongrass

ASIAN 64 Whittier Hwy., Moultonborough; (603) 253-8100; lemongrassnh.net; $–$$ L D

Local Eatery H

FARM-TO-TABLE 21 Veterans Sq., Laconia; (603) 527-8007; laconialocaleatery.com; $–$$ D (

Mise en Place

ITALIAN/AMERICAN 96 Lehner St., Wolfeboro; (603) 569-5788; miseenplacenh.com; $$-$$$$ L D (

The New Woodshed

AMERICAN 128 Lee Rd., Moultonborough; (603) 476-2700; newwoodshed.com; $–$$$ D

O Bistro at the Inn on Main

AMERICAN 200 North Main St., Wolfe-

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boro; (603) 515-1003; innnewhampshire.com/our-bistro — Elegant yet comfortable inn setting with a menu that features dishes in the same upscale comfort food theme as O Steaks and Seafood. $$–$$$ D

O Steaks & Seafood H

STEAKHOUSE/SEAFOOD 11 South Main St., Concord; (603) 856-7925; 62 Doris Ray Court, Lakeport; (603) 524-9373; magicfoodsrestaurantgroup.com — Steak and fresh seafood are specialties. $$–$$$ L D

Tavern 27

TAPAS/PIZZA 2075 Parade Rd., Laconia; (603) 528-3057; tavern27. com; $–$$ 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

Papagallos Restaurant

TAVERN 9 Main St., Lyme; (603) 795-9995; lathamhousetavern.com $–$$ L D

Pearl Restaurant & Oyster Bar

Lou’s Restaurant H

ASIAN 1 Jaffrey Rd., Peterbrough; (603) 924-5225; pearl-peterborough.com $$–$$$ D (

AMERICAN 30 South Main St., Hanover; (603) 643-3321; lousrestaurant.net; $-$$ B L D

Pickity Place

Market Table

LUNCH 248 Nutting Hill Rd., Mason; (603) 878-1151; pickityplace.com — A historic and lovely place to lunch.

Fresh, local ingredients are used, including herbs from the onsite gardens. Three seatings at 11:30 a.m., 12:40 p.m. and 2 p.m. $$ L (

Piedra Fina

LATIN 288 Main St., Marlborough; (603) 876-5012; piedrafina.com; $–$$ L D (

Restaurant at Burdick’s

FRENCH 47 Main Street, Walpole; (603) 756-9058; burdickchocolate. com; $–$$$ L D b (

The Sky Bridge Café H

ITALIAN 1 Jaffrey Rd., Peterborough; (603) 924-6633; bantam-peterborough.com; $$–$$$ D (

INTERNATIONAL 10 Main St., Wilton; (603) 654-2457; skybridgecafe.com; $-$$ L D

Bellows Walpole Inn Pub

The Spice Chambers

INTERNATIONAL/AMERICAN 297 Main St., Walpole; (603) 756-3320; bellowswalpoleinn.com; $$ L D (

INDIAN 31 Winter St., Keene; (603) 3529007; spicechambers.com; $-$$ L D (

Del Rossi’s Trattoria

ITALIAN Rte. 137, Dublin; (603) 5637195; delrossis.com $$–$$$ D (

AMERICAN 30 Central Sq., Keene; (603) 357-8389; thestagerestaurant. com; $-$$ L D

Elm City Brewing

Thorndike’s & Parson’s Pub

BREW PUB 222 West St., Keene; (603) 355-3335; elmcitybrewing. com; $–$$$ L D

Fireworks

ITALIAN/PIZZERIA 22 Main St., Keene; (603) 903-1410; fireworksrestaurant.net; $–$$ D (

Fox Tavern at the Hancock Inn

TAVERN 33 Main St., Hancock; (603) 525-3318; hancockinn.com $-$$$ L D (

Fritz, The Place to Eat

AMERICAN 45 Main St., Keene; (603) 357-6393; fritztheplacetoeat.com; $ L D

The Grove

AMERICAN 247 Woodbound Rd., Rindge; (603) 532-4949; woodbound.com; $$–$$$ B L D b (

Lee & Mt. Fuji

ASIAN 50 Jaffrey Rd., Peterborough; (603) 626-7773; leeandmtfujiatboilerhouse.com; 314 Main St., Marlborough; (603) 876-3388; leeandmtfuji. com; $–$$ L D (

Luca’s Mediterranean Café

The Stage H

AMERICAN/PUB The Monadnock Inn, 379 Main St., Jaffrey; (603) 532-7800; monadnockinn.com; $–$$$ D (

Waterhouse

AMERICAN 18 Water St., Peterborough; (603) 924-4001; waterhousenh.com; $-$$$ L D b (

DARTMOUTH/ LAKE SUNAPEE

NEW AMERICAN 30 Main St., Newport; (603) 863-8360; eatatthecourthouse.com; $$–$$$ L D b (

Molly’s Restaurant

AMERICAN 11 South Main St., Hanover; (603) 643-4075; mollysrestaurant.com; $$–$$$ L D b (

Murphy’s

AMERICAN 11 South Main St., Hanover; (603) 643-4075; murphysonthegreen.com; $$–$$$ L D b (

Peyton Place

AMERICAN 454 Main St., Orford; (603) 353-9100; peytonplacerestaurant.com; $$ D (

Phnom Penh Sandwich Station H

VIETNAMESE 1 High St., Lebanon; (603) 678-8179; phnompenhsandwiches.com; $-$$ L D

PINE at the Hanover Inn

AMERICAN 2 South Main St., Hanover; (603) 643-4300; hanoverinn. com/dining.aspx; $$$–$$$$ B L D b (

Revolution Cantina

CUBAN AND MEXICAN 38 Opera House Square, Claremont; (603) 504-6310; Facebook; $-$$ L D b

Salt Hill Pub

Stella’s Italian Kitchen

AMERICAN The Center at Eastman, 6 Clubhouse Lane, Grantham; (603) 863-8000; bistronouveau.com; $–$$$$ L D (

Candela Tapas Lounge

TAPAS 15 Lebanon St., Hanover; (603) 277-9094; candelatapas.com; $$-$$$ D (

Canoe Club Bistro

Coach House

The Old Courthouse

AMERICAN 74 Newport Rd., New London; (603) 526-4201; 74mainrestaurant.com; $–$$ L D b

Bistro Nouveau

Marzano’s Trattoria

ITALIAN 51 Railroad St., Keene; (603) 355-5242; Facebook; $$$–$$$$ D

Millstone at 74 Main

NEPALESE 3 Lebanon St., Hanover; (603) 643-2007; basecampcafenh. com; $-$$ L D

Base Camp Café

AMERICAN 27 South Main St., Hanover; (603) 643-9660; canoeclub. us; $–$$ L D (

Nicola’s Trattoria

FARM-TO-TABLE 44 Main St., Hanover; (603) 676-7996; markettablenh.com; $–$$ B L D b

PUB 7 Lebanon St., Hanover; (603) 676-7855; 58 Main St., Newport; (603) 863-7774; 2 W. Park St., Lebanon; (603) 448.-4532; 1407 Rte. 103, Newbury; (603) 763-2667; salthillpub.com; $-$$ L D

MEDITERRANEAN 10 Central Sq., Keene; (603) 358-3335; lucascafe. com; $$–$$$ L D ( ITALIAN 6 School St., Peterborough; (603) 924-3636; marzanostrattoria. com; $–$$ L D (

Latham House Tavern

ITALIAN/MEDITERRANEAN 9 Monadnock Hwy., Keene; (603) 352-9400; papagallos.com; $–$$ L D (

ITALIAN 5 Main St., Lyme; (603) 7954302; stellaslyme.com; $–$$ L D

Suna

AMERICAN 6 Brook Rd., Sunapee; (603) 843-8998; magicfoodsrestaurantgroup.com — The latest restaurant

by NH’s own Chef Scott Ouellette and Andy Juhasz. Expect the same level of elevated fare. $$–$$$ D (

Sunshine Cookshop H

JAMAICAN 145 Pleasant St., Claremont; (603) 543-000; Facebook; $-$$ L D

Taverne on the Square

AMERICAN 353 Main St., New London; (603) 526-2791; thenewlondoninn.com/the-coach-houserestaurant;$ $–$$$$ D (

AMERICAN 2 Pleasant St., Claremont; (603) 287-4416; claremonttaverne. com; $–$$$ L D

Flying Goose Brew Pub H

THAI 5 S. Main St., Hanover; (603) 2779192; tuktukthaicuisine.com; $–$$ L D (

BREW PUB 40 Andover Rd., New London; (603) 526-6899; flyinggoose.com;. $–$$ L D

Inn at Pleasant Lake

PRIX FIXE 853 Pleasant St., New London; (603) 526-6271; innatpleasantlake.com; $58 D (

Tuk Tuk Thai Cuisine

Weathervane H

SEAFOOD 174 DW Hwy., Nashua; (603) 891-1776; 379 Dover Rd., Chichester; (603) 225-4044; 2 Dover Point Rd., Dover; (603) 749-2341; Weathervane Drive West Lebanon; (603) 298-7805;

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weathervaneseafoods.com — Find all of your favorite seafood dishes from clam chowder and fried fare to the classic lobster bake dinner. $–$$$ L D

NORTH COUNTRY Bailiwicks

AMERICAN 106 Main St., Littleton; (603) 444-7717; bailiwicksfinerestaurant.com; $-$$$ L D (

The Beal House Inn

PUB 2 W. Main St., Littleton; (603) 4442661; thebealhouseinn.com; $$-$$$ D

Black Cap Grill

PUB 1498 White Mt. Hwy., North Conway; (603) 356-2225; blackcapgrille. com; $-$$ L D

(603) 926-6111; 138 Congress St., Portsmouth; (603) 436-7888; 2760 White Mountain Hwy., North Conway; (603) 356-4470; flatbreadcompany. com; $–$$ L D

Foster’s Boiler Room

AMERICAN 231 Main St., Plymouth; (603) 536-2764; thecman.com $–$$ L D

Gypsy Café

INTERNATIONAL 111 Main St., Lincoln; (603) 745-4395; gypsycaferestaurant.com; $–$$ L D

Horse & Hound Inn

AMERICAN/TAVERN 205 Wells Rd., Franconia; (603) 823-5501; horseandhoundnh.com; $$–$$$$ L D (

Inn at Thorn Hill H

Chang Thai Café H

AMERICAN 40 Thorn Hill Rd., Jackson; (603) 383-4242; innatthornhill. com; $$–$$$$ D (

Chef’s Bistro

SEAFOOD/AMERICAN 280 East Side Rd., North Conway; (603) 447-3838; jonathonsseafood.com; $–$$$ L D (

THAI 77 Main St., Littleton; (603) 444-8810; changthaicafe.com; $-$$ L D NEW AMERICAN 2724 White Mountain Hwy., North Conway; (603) 3564747; chefsbistronh.com; $-$$ L D

Covered Bridge Farm Table H

FARM-TO-TABLE 57 Blair Rd., Campton; (603) 536-1331; farmtablenh. com; $-$$ L D b

Delaney’s Hole in the Wall

AMERICAN/ASIAN 2966 White Mountain Hwy., North Conway; (603) 356-7776; delaneys.com; $–$$ L D

Flatbread Company H

PIZZERIA 61 High St., Hampton;

Jonathon’s Seafood

Margarita Grill

MEXICAN Rte. 302, Glen; (603) 3836556; margaritagrillnh.com; $–$$ L D

May Kelly’s Cottage

IRISH PUB 3002 White Mountain Hwy., North Conway; (603) 3567005; Julykellys.com; $–$$ L D (

Moat Mountain Smokehouse

BREW PUB 3378 White Mountain Hwy., North Conway; (603) 356-6381; moatmountain.com; $–$$ L D (

One Love Brewery

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 (

(603) 383-4211; shannondoor.com; $-$$ L D

Shovel Handle Pub

PUB 357 Black Mountain Rd., Jackson; (603) 383-8916; shovelhandlepub.com; $-$$ L D

Six Burner Bistro

AMERICAN 13 South Main St., Plymouth; (603) 536-9099; sixburnerbistro.com; $-$$ L D

The Snowvillage inn

NEW AMERICAN 136 Stewart Rd., Eaton Center; (603) 447-­2818; snowvillageinn.com; $$$–$$$$ D (

Tony’s Italian Grille & Pub

ITALIAN 3674 Rte. 3, Thornton; (603) 745-3133; $$ L D (

Tuckerman’s Restaurant

TAVERN 336 Rte 16A, Intervale; (603) 356-5541; tuckermanstavern. com; $–$$ D

Vito Marcello’s Italian Bistro H

Red Parka Steakhouse & Pub

The Last Chair

STEAKHOUSE 3 Station St., Glen; (603) 383-4344; redparkapub.com; $–$$ L D

ITALIAN 45 Seavey St., North Conway; (603) 356-7000; vitomarcellositalianbistro.com; $$-$$$ D

Rustic River

The Wayside Inn

Libby’s Bistro & SAaLT Pub

AMERICAN 5 Main St., North Woodstock; (603) 745-2110; rusticriverrestaurant.com; $-$$ L D

EUROPEAN 3738 Main St., Bethlehem; (603) 869-3364; thewaysideinn.com; $$–$$$ D (

Schilling Beer Co.

Woodstock Brewery H

AMERICAN/BREW PUB 5 Rte. 25,Plymouth; (603) 238-9077; thelastchairnh.com; $-$$ L D NEW AMERICAN 115 Main Street on Rte. 2, Gorham; (603) 466-5330; libbysbistro.org; $$–$$$ L D (

The Little Grille H

AMERICAN/INTERNATIONAL 62 Cottage St., Littleton; (603) 444-0395; thelittlegrille.com; $–$$ L D

BREW PUB 18 Mill St., Littleton; (603) 444-4800; (603) 444-4800; schillingbeer.com; $-$$ L D

BREW PUB Rte. 3, North Woodstock; (603) 745-3951; woodstockinnnh. com; $–$$ L

Shannon Door Pub

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Taking the Plunge or “How I Became a Roller Coaster Fanatic”

BY SALLY BRESLIN

T

he other day, a friend and I were discussing our memories of Pine Island Park, a popular amusement park in Manchester that went out of business back in the early 1960s.

I still clearly remember the day when I decided I wanted to be brave and try the park’s most popular ride — the old wooden roller coaster. I was about 10 then, and the only problem was that I couldn’t find anyone who shared my desire to take the plunge.

Enter my grandmother, a woman of ample proportions, who loved roller coasters — the steeper, the better.

So one summer night in 1959, there I stood in line, waiting to ride Pine Island Park’s roller coaster with my grandmother by my side. The longer we waited, the more apprehensive I became. I felt my hands getting clammy as I heard the distant, terrified screams of the riders every time the big coaster whipped around a curve.

I forced a smile at my grandmother as I silently worried about everything that might go wrong on the ride. Would my mouth fly open from the force of the wind and I’d end up swallowing a bunch of bugs? Would the nails holding the decaying wooden track together pop out when we rode over them?

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But my biggest concern involved wedging myself next to my grandmother in the coaster car. I feared that when we soared down the steepest hill, I’d be in danger of popping up like a slice of bread in a toaster and landing somewhere on the ground below with my feet sticking up out of the bushes.

When my grandmother and I finally were seated on the coaster, my worst fear came true. I felt like a sardine. The safety bar practically groaned when the attendant locked it down over us ... and that was only after my grandmother sucked in her breath.

I prayed she wouldn’t exhale during the entire ride.

The climb up that first hill was the longest climb of my life. It seemed as if time stood still as each “clickety-clack” inched us closer to the top.

At the top of the hill, I made the mistake of looking out at the park. I saw the nice, safe carousel with all of its pretty horses. I saw the pond with its peaceful canoers.

And I saw my short life flash before me.

The rest of the ride was a blur. I remember screaming. I remember my neck snapping from side to side. I remember rising up out of my seat on the first hill and

thinking my pop-up-toaster fear was going to come true.

Within seconds, the ride was over. After all of the waiting, all of the nervous anticipation, I felt cheated. Heck, I didn’t even have a single bug in my teeth.

“Can we go on it again?” I begged my grandmother. “Puh-leeze?”

“Sure!” she said.

So we rode on the coaster four more times that night. And by the time we headed home, a roller coaster fanatic had been born.

There was no stopping me after that. I rode on that coaster every chance I got. And after the park went out of business, I found other wooden coasters to ride, at places like Canobie Lake Park and Salisbury Beach.

And now, even though I’m older than my grandmother was back when she took me on that first ride, and I’ve inherited some of her “ample proportions,” I still want to go to Canobie Lake Park every summer and ride on the good old Yankee Cannonball.

The only problem is, whenever I mention it to my friends, I usually get the same reaction: “At your age? Are you crazy? You’ll end up breaking something!”

Maybe so. But it will be worth spending a few weeks in traction. NH

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