Seacoast Scene 5-16-19 by Seacoast Scene

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Looking ahead As I look at the calendar it is hard to believe that the (unofficial) start of the summer season, Memorial Day weekend, is coming up. Even though the weather has not been very nice to us, Larry Marsolais the start of summer is about a month away. Just last week, heavy equipment was brought in to push all of the sand that was washed up during the winter back into the ocean. This was an amazing job and was very interesting to watch. Also, Ocean Boulevard has been freshly paved all the way from Boars Head to the Massachusetts border. Businesses have been sprucing up there places and are getting ready and many are now open for you to enjoy.

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If you have not been to the beach yet, you might want to get down there. Check out our cover story in this issue and you’ll see some of the new businesses you might find along the coast and in town. Next week’s paper, which comes out on May 23, is our summer guide issue so be sure to grab your copy and use it to plan your summer. For now, don’t forget the New Hampshire Towing Association’s Tow Show this Saturday and Sunday at Hampton Beach State Park. And as always, I would love to hear from our readers on how we are doing. Feel free to call me anytime at 603-935-5096 to discuss local issues or to place an ad. Larry Marsolais is the general manager of the Seacoast Scene and the former president of the Hampton Rotary Club.

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COVER STORY 6 Sweet new spots

MAPPED OUT 12 Beaches, restrooms, where to walk your dog and more

PEOPLE & PLACES 13 The coolest Seacoast dwellers and scenes

FOOD 18 Eateries and foodie events

POP CULTURE 22 Books, art, theater and classical

NITE LIFE 24 Music, comedy and more

BEACH BUM FUN 26 Puzzles, horoscopes and crazy news Your weekly guide to the coast. Published every Thursday (1st copy free; 2nd $1). Seacoast Scene PO Box 961 Hampton NH 03843 603-935-5096 | www.seacoastscene.net

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Food truck season rolls on with the Rochester Food Truck & SpringFest, scheduled for Sunday, May 19, from noon to 5 p.m., at the Lilac Mall (5 Milton Road, Rochester). It’s the first of two food truck festivals in Rochester this season (the second one is in August) and it will feature an array of local food trucks, a beer garden, live music and street vendors selling a variety of merchandise. Admission is free and food options are priced per item. See “Rochester NH Food Truck Festival” on Facebook for more details.

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A musical benefit at Tendercrop Farm at the Red Barn in Dover, Pet Palooza is happening Saturday, May 18, with performances by Acoustic Radio, Mike Morris Family, Lexie James, Red Sky Mary and Zero Gravity. Tickets are $20 per person at the gate, which opens at 10:30 a.m. Children 12 and under will be admitted for free and there will be discounts for veterans, active military, first responders and senior citizens. Proceeds will benefit the New Hampshire SPCA animals. Visit nhspca.org.

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Showcasing the best in regional talent, the annual Exeter Arts & Music Fest offers a full day of top acts on three stages, including Cold Engines, sporting a rhythm drenched new album called Kiss My Heart. Other notables on the bill include Kenny Brothers, Rockspring, Green Heron, Amanda McCarthy, Red Tail Hawk and Tito Mambo. Go Saturday, May 18, 10 a.m., Swasey Parkway, Exeter. $10 suggested donation; for a full lineup go to teamexeter.com.

The Hampton Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting a golf tournament on Monday, May 20, at the Breakfast Hill Golf Club. The cost is $125 per player and includes 18 holes and a cart, a continental breakfast and a lunch buffet. Those who don’t want to play but would like to attend the lunch can eat for $50. Registration starts at 8 a.m. and tee time starts at 9 a.m., with lunch following golf. Email colleen@hamptonchamber.com.

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Winter on the Seacoast is a quieter time for some business owners, but others use it as a chance to set up shop, expand, revamp or change ownership. With summer on the near horizon we took a look at some of the local businesses that made big moves over the past few months — including a not insignificant number of brand new places. “We are seeing a variety of new businesses coming into our area,” said John Nyhan, Hampton Area Chamber of Commerce president. “What is exciting about this is that many are first-time business owners and many are young couples wanting to invest in our business community.” And they offer a variety of services and products, Nyhan said, from health care and hospitality to retail and entertainment. Sarah Bodge, membership coordinator for the Salisbury Chamber of Commerce, said they are also seeing steady growth in business. She cited a burgeoning housing marketing as one reason. “Salisbury is an affordable community on the Seacoast and seeing major growth and development in the housing market,” she said. “Habitat for Humanity is building four homes in the Salisbury area and the YWCA of Greater Newburyport is building 26 affordable housing units.” Bodge said she envisions an exciting year ahead for Salisbury and the community. Nyhan agreed and said he expects a great summer in the greater Hampton area. SEACOAST SCENE | MAY 16 - 22, 2019 | PAGE 6

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The Americana 61 Ocean Blvd., Hampton, americanahb.com Though it’s been open for decades in Hampton Beach, The Americana is under new ownership with Bill Connell and Peter Lawrence. Noting they are open from late May through Labor Day weekend, Connell described The Americana as a family-owned and -operated condo-style property with “a beachy feel.” “We cater to all sorts of groups, but families are our specialty who want to make memories on their summer vacations,” he said. Connell said he’s looking forward to their first busy season. “We are very excited for this summer season and all the possibilities that this brings for us in our first year as owners,” he said. Regarding anticipated changes to the property, Connell said they will keep things operationally the same while making cosmetic upgrades to the property. Some of these upgrades include a brand new deck, storm doors and digital locking systems. “We are also starting work on a new exterior shower and we expect to make cosmetic upgrades to the inside of some of the units,” he said. “We also launched a brand new website that allows potential customers to book right online or reach out to us directly.”

Britt’s Pizzeria & Pub 888 Lafayette Road, Hampton Entering its first full summer in operation, Britt’s Pizzeria & Pub has already made a name for itself with one of their offerings. “We’re known for our homemade meatballs, a recipe that has been in my family for decades,” said owner Brittany Ward. “We love getting ideas from customers, too, always trying to bring them what they want.” Noting they have a full bar with 18 taps, eight TVs and a jukebox, Ward said they are excited for the summer, as their patio will be open. “We’re getting it ready now, hoping to add another fence for more seclusion from Route 1,” she said. As for how she entered the industry, Ward said she has been in the restaurant business ever since she could work. “I’ve always enjoyed being in the service industry,” she said. “Opening up my own restaurant has been the biggest goal for me. I’m very grateful to have gotten this opportunity.” Complexions Regenerative Skincare 55 High St., Suite 302, Hampton, complexionsllc.com Owned by Chris Bray and Andrew Kennedy, Complexions Regenerative Skincare is a medical spa that opened last October. The term “medical spa” means a hybrid between an aesthetic medical center and a

day spa, according to Bray. “We strive to blend the best of two worlds — a relaxing and high-quality coastal spa experience with the procedures and expertise typically found only at a doctor’s office,” he said. In looking to their first summer, Bray said they are excited. “With all the harmful effects of the sun, Hampton, our community and visitors now have a place to come relax, and repair and rejuvenate their sun-kissed skin,” he said. The challenge for his business this summer, he said, will be that Complexions is both new and unique. “Many of our offerings are cutting-edge and unfamiliar to many in the Seacoast region in our community,” he said. ”We strive to educate our clientele and community in how our offerings can help them, whether it be anti-aging, acne, body contouring, scar lightening, or just an overall feeling of youthfulness.”

The Green Room 142 Ashworth Ave., Hampton Beach, greenroomnh.com Owned by Erica and Al Fleury, The Green Room opened last year and will open again for business on May 21. “I am so excited for this summer,” said Erica Fleury. “We have revamped our menu, keeping the best and making the rest even better, and added some seriously amazing

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Harp’s Variety 438 Lafayette Road, Hampton, harps-variety. business.site Open since early April, Harp’s Variety is owned by Chuck and Paddy Sharpe, who said they carry everything from beer, wine and lottery tickets to butcher-quality marinated meats. “Our concept is to blend in the national brand items with locally made products,” said Chuck Sharpe. As examples, Chuck Sharpe said their marinated meats come from Dom’s Sausage Company, a long-standing family-owned business from Malden, Mass., and Spicy Shark hot sauces from Portsmouth. In looking ahead, he said “summer cannot come soon enough.” “Warm weather brings out more people walking around downtown, whether it be the locals or the tourists,” he said. “From a business standpoint, more people walking means more potential customers stopping in to check us out.” For the last two years, Chuck Sharpe said, they were at Seabrook Beach as Bayside Market. He said their son Josh originally came up

with the idea with his friend Nick Anzalone, owner of a local scooter shop. When Josh died, it prompted them to go into business with Anzalone to open up a store because “Josh would have wanted it that way.” “After two years at the beach, we decided to move to what we hope is a better yearround location,” he said. “ Nick and his wife also have decided to just focus on their scooter rental business.” In selecting their new location, Chuck Sharpe said they felt it was a better fit for a year-round business. “We also live here in Hampton, so we look forward to hopefully seeing our friends and neighbors and other familiar faces blended in with some new ones,” he said. Even though the location is different, Chuck Sharpe said, they still honor the memory of their son and have started a 501(c) charity in his memory called JTStrong Memorial Fund Inc. “We sell shirts and other items at the store and online to raise money for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and other causes,” he said. Huckleberry’s Candies 293 Lafayette Road, Hampton, huckleberryscandies.com Open since early March, Huckleberry’s Candies is committed “to providing the finest chocolate and confections,” said owner Caren MacAskill. “We offer personalized service and products that create memories and enhance celebrations,” she said. Huckleberry’s is located in the spot that Sanborn’s Fine Candies occupied for decades, and the new shop will continue to sell Sanborn’s Fine Candies. “We are proud to continue that relationship and offer all the same favorites,” said MacAskill, who said she worked for Sanborn’s for 21 years. “The owners recently retired and 8

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top-secret items that I can’t talk about just yet.” She described their offerings as “fun, beachy, healthy eats” with a focus on smoothie bowls, real egg breakfast sandwiches served on bakery bagels, fresh lunch options and brewed iced coffees on draft. “We also have gluten-free and vegan options, too,” she said. Noting she and her husband both have many years in the restaurant industry, Erica Fleury said The Green Room is “literally a dream to [her].” “It’s something I’ve always wanted to do,” she said. “We know the demographic and we were confident we could provide something that this area was lacking.”

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In-Dog-Neat-O Grooming Studio 892 Lafayette Road, Hampton, indogneatonh.com Open since December, In-Dog-Neat-O Grooming Studio is a professional fullservice grooming salon owned by Nancy Massett, certified professional groomer. “We provide clients with an extremely clean and safe cage-free but not roaming free environment,” she said. “Our goal is not to win awards or trophies, but to provide the best possible service from highly trained and a well-educated staff.” Massett said they plan to hold free education seminars at the salon. “We can educate clients on summer safety and their pets along with other seminars on emergency readiness, too,” she said. She said they also provide cat grooming one Sunday each month to ensure cats have a quiet dog-free zone to receive grooms in a safe and short time frame while reducing their stress. Massett’s path into working with animals was anything but traditional. “I worked as an army medic and volunteer firefighter and on commercial ambulance for years, and I have also been a human hairdresser too,” she said. Massett said she then went to “the animal side,” first volunteering with animals at a local vet in her town as well as working greyhound rescue. She then became a veterinary technician and certified professional groomer. “I realized I like animals better than most people,” she said, “and I’ve been grooming for a little more than 25 years now.” Luv 2 Play in North Hampton 45 Lafayette Road, North Hampton, luv2play.com/nh Open since late 2018, Luv 2 Play is an indoor playground and cafe for kids 12 and under that features a large playset with four

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slides, obstacles, an airsoft gun area, arcade games and a kinetic sand area. “We also offer an infant area for crawlers and new walkers with soft play structures and a toddler area with a small slide, ball pit and swing,” said co-owner Patrick St. John. Working alongside wife and fellow coowner Melissa, St. John said they hope to capture some of the tourist traffic when they want to get out of the heat or are looking for refuge on a rainy day. “We are planning events for each week,” he said. “We will have ‘Minute to Win It’ Mondays where we will hold events for prizes throughout the day, half-price Tuesdays and date night on Fridays. We will also have one-time events, such as Father Daughter and Mother Son Dances.” As for what brought them to North Hampton, St. John said the plaza in which they are located had the highest available space between the floor and the roof support, which is important for an indoor playground. He said the plaza itself also appeared busy, which he said is important as they launch their business. “We have a first-class facility that offers tremendous value to families looking for a couple hours of entertainment or a place to spend a full day for the same low price,” he added.

Salisbury Sports Pub 3 Broadway, Salisbury, salisburysportspub. com Owned by Kevin and Susan Kenney, Salisbury Sports Pub is heading into its first summer and features wall-to-wall TVs, pool table, darts, restaurant area, bar, Keno, and Pull tabs. “We are based on the guiding principle that life is to be enjoyed, and this is reflected in our selection of beverages and food, and professional and dedicated crew,” said Kevin Kenney. He said it is their hope that Salisbury Sports Pub will become the pub of choice for locals and tourists alike. “Our mission is to ensure there is always a place to relax and enjoy sports and music entertainment that will bring in loyal customers and foster new job opportunities,” he said. “We have a fun and entertaining atmosphere that encourages patrons to unwind. We are targeting sports and music fans of all ages.”

Seacoast Scooters 12 Lafayette Road, North Hampton, seacoastscooters.com Seacoast Scooters has been open since April 22, and owners Renato Sehovic and Elma Velic said their goal is “to be the Seacoast’s one-stop shop for everything scooter-related.” “Our main attractions are rentals, ranging from hourly to long-term as well as sales,” said Sehovic. “We have a wide range of parts and can find parts for almost any brand 10

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8 [or] model scooter. Maintenance and service is also done as well as winter care and storage.” Expressing enthusiasm for the upcoming season, Sehovic said their new business reflects a longtime aspiration. “It has been our goal to become local business owners for a while and we waited for the right opportunity,” he said. “Our whole family is extremely passionate about scooters, motorcycles, cars — anything with an engine, really.”

Tilton Brothers Brewing 845 Lafayette Road, Hampton, tiltonbrothersbrewing.com Owned by brothers Ben and Dave Tilton along with honorary ‘brother’ Joe Chase, Tilton Brothers Brewing opened in March. “We are a family-run nanobrewery that specializes in having a variety of ales and lagers on draft and a simple but tasty food menu that includes grilled sandwiches and cheese boards,” said Ben Tilton, the head-brewer. He said they enjoy serving all types of beers, each one unique in its own way. “We introduce our own twists on traditional styles using fresh ingredients like fruit, spices, and new varieties of hops and malts,” he said. “Whether it be a juicy IPA, a tart fruited ale, or a clean lager, our goal is to have a beer for everyone who comes through our doors.” In looking ahead to summer, Ben Tilton cited enthusiasm for a busy season. “Opening in the slower season was helpful because it gave us a chance to understand the flow of business and production and to get our feet under us,” he said. “Now that we’ve established ourselves a little bit, we are excited to start sharing our beer with more people.”

Wicked Flannel 457 Lafayette Road, Hampton, wickedflannel. com Opening its doors just last month, Wicked Flannel is owned by Benjamin and Molly St. Jeanne, who said they will host an official grand opening on Memorial Day weekend. As for the nature of the business, Benjamin St. Jeanne said the name says it all. “We sell a wide variety of flannel clothing — from boxer shorts to swimsuits to jackets,” he said. “We also work with private-label companies to manufacture high-quality apparel while partnering with local and New England-based crafters to bring in handmade and unique products.” In the back of their shop, Benjamin St. Jeanne said, they feature a comfortable community area with free Wi-Fi and couches. “Overall, community is most important to us, and we strive to partner with other local businesses and organizations to make the Seacoast an even better place to shop and live,” he added. Expressing excitement for the summer, Benjamin St. Jeanne said he also anticipates challenges, including how to get people interested in businesses located downtown. “Many travelers go straight to the beach and we want them to know there are amazing shops and individuals right here,” he said. “We want to see our center grow and to engage the community in events happening right down the street from their house.” For the St. Jeannes, the opportunity to start a business in Hampton is very special. In 2016 they were in what he described as “a horrible motorcycle accident” while on vacation in Canada. “Thanks to the town of Hampton and individuals all across New England, we were able to raise money via a GoFundMe created for us to return home,” Ben St. Jeanne

said. “We opened this store in the center of the town that saved our lives and plan to do everything we can to give back to those who gave to us.” The Window Source 779 Lafayette Road, Suite 1, Seabrook, windowsourcenh.com With a first location opened in Seabrook in 2013, owner Skip Longacre recently added a second unit in 2018. “2018 proved to be an awesome year and 2019 is starting out very well,” he said. “The economy is booming and we are so happy to be a part of the home improvement process.” As for the nature of The Window Source, Longacre said they are not a sales company. “We are an installation company,” he said. “We don’t high-pressure sell anything.” As for how he became involved in the business, Longacre said he essentially “fell into it.” “I was a single dad of three young children and I needed to get back into construction 18 years ago to provide for my kids,” he said. “I literally worked my way up in the window business.” He said he went through what could be thought of as “window installation boot camp,” but beyond that, he learned how to appreciate his customers. “If you put the customer relationship first, as a business, you will have nothing to worry about,” he said. Your CBD Store Hampton 15 High St., Hampton, cbdrx4u.com/find-us/ new-hampshire/hampton Open since February, Your CBD Store Hampton sells products with cannabidiol (CBD) in them. CBD, said owner Chris McPherron, is a compound found in industrial hemp and does not have the psychoactive effects or “high” associated with marijuana. “Science seems to point to CBD being a natural anti-inflammatory and may help some people with pain management, anxiety, depression, migraines, nausea, insomnia and many other ailments,” he said. “We seek to educate anyone interested in a natural alternative that may help improve quality of life.” Products at the store include liquid tinctures, water-soluble oil, gummies, soft gel caps, topical creams, bath bombs, dried fruit, and infused tea as well as CBD oil and treats for pets. Regarding his first summer in operation, McPherron said the increase of visitors to the beach is a boon for all small businesses in the area. Getting the word out about their business and CBD oil itself, however, is his biggest business challenge “Traditional marketing can be a challenge and many venues will not advertise anything CBD-related,” he said. “Reaching the yearround residents versus seasonal residents and

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• Bogies at Depot Square 32 Depot Square, Hampton, bogies-at-depotsquare.business.site Bogie’s at Depot Square is a casual restaurant that provides customers with lunch and dinner. • Mainely Tubs 50 Lafayette Road, Rye, mainelytubs.com Since 1978, Mainely Tubs has supported hot tub, sauna, and swim spa customers in Maine, New Hampshire and Massachusetts. • SpringHill Suites 299 Exeter Road, Hampton, marriott.com SpringHill Suites by Marriott is an all-suite hotel. • The New Seabrook Park 319 New Zealand Road, Seabrook, thenewseabrookpark.com The New Seabrook Park features the Greyhound Casino & Tavern, which is the first phase of what will be a comprehensive remodel of the historic Seabrook Park. • Frank Webb Home 147 Lafayette Road, Seabrook, frankwebb. com Features an assortment of high-quality plumbing fixtures, vanities, mirrors and accessories. • Spyglass Home Inspections 163 Kensington Road, Hampton Falls, gospyglasshome.com Provides home inspections for buyers, sellers and brokers.

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• Crave 32 Elm St., Amesbury, cravefoodandwine.com Located in Amesbury’s lower mill yard in a renovated 1850s Boston & Maine train station, Crave features food made from scratch prepared in a semi-open kitchen.  Yang Ming II 88 Haverhill Road, Amesbury, yangming2. com Chinese and Japanese style cuisine cooked fresh with no MSG.  Coastal Finds Marketplace 25 Bridge Road, Salisbury, coastalfindsmarketplace.com A multi-vendor marketplace in a 3,000-square-foot building with gifts, keepsakes and other coast-related merchandise.

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Carol Whalem will be at Hampton Falls Art on the Common on June 1 and will host the annual student exhibit at her studio on June 7 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. How did you first become interested in art? Was this always a passion for you? I’ve been what you would call a creative person my whole life — always making, sewing, painting and creating, but never thinking of myself as an artist or someone capable of being an artist. It wasn’t until my kids were almost grown and it was time for me to think about a second career that I even thought to ask myself, what would I really like to do? What did I feel passionate about? Making art is what came to me. I took a big breath and jumped into full-time art school with a bunch of 18-year-olds and a very few non-traditional students — what they called us older students. Tell us about your studio and preferred methods of creating? I have a great studio space now. It is large, lots of light, and a great backyard for my younger students to run off some energy at break time. What is your medium? When I first started painting, it was all about watercolor. Once I started art school and began working with oils, then I really fell in love. I like to use lots of thick, juicy paint and lay it on like frosting on a cake or like building a sculpture. Even though I prefer to paint in oils, I teach drawing, watercolor, acrylic and oils. What is your favorite subject matter? I am drawn to landscapes and architecture. What do you hope people feel or think when they see your work? A sculptor friend of mine once said that a good sculpture was one that people wanted to touch. I feel that way about my paintings. When people want to get up close to really examine one and can barely resist touching it, I feel I’ve done well. Is summer your favorite time of year? Funny you should ask. Summer is my favorite time of year, although most New Englanders will choose fall. It’s my quietest season at the studio. Most of the school-age students are on break. It’s mostly my adults and teenagers and a few private lessons. This allows more time for my own painting, which is my true passion.

When you’re not painting, what do you do for fun? What are your hobbies? I love First Friday Art Walks in Portsmouth and other towns and going to art muse- Carol Whalen ums. Seeing the work of other artists is so exciting and inspiring for me. Beyond art, my time is spent with my friends and family. I spend a good amount of time cooking — another creative outlet, I imagine. My husband and I love to walk to the beach as often as possible, and family time is always a priority. We bought a wonderful old summer bungalow in 2017 and converted it to our year-round home. It gets quite a bit of our free time both inside and, now that the weather has finally turned, outside. I’ve been tearing out much of the old landscaping and am now making it my own.

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Tow Show returns to Hampton Beach A truck beauty contest, a drivers’ skills challenge and a massive parade of vehicles are part of this year’s annual Tow Show, happening Saturday, May 18, and Sunday, May 19, at Hampton Beach State Park. This year’s show, put on by the New Hampshire Towing Association, is being held in memory of Rene Fortin, who died in September after serving for president of the NHTA for more than 40 years, according to current president Ralph Cresta. “He was great to work with,” Cresta said. “I worked under him for a long time. The weekend is going to be dedicated to him, and his family will be there. He’s got a great family and I’m looking forward to seeing them.” The NHTA has a full slate of events scheduled for the weekend, including a tow rodeo, a tow parade, a truck beauty contest, a “Light Up the Night” barbecue, towing demonstrations, raffles, silent auctions and more. The Tow Show begins on Saturday at 9 a.m., with registration beginning at 8 a.m. with the tow rodeo, which is essentially a skills challenge for tow truck drivers. According to Cresta, the tow

rodeo is “kind of like a CDL test, but a little more challenging,” referring to the Commercial Driver’s License that towers must obtain to legally drive a tow truck. The tow rodeo includes cars, carriers, large tractor trailers, backing up to a fence and getting as close as possible without hitting it, timed driving pull-ups and more. The rodeo is split into different divisions and will cost $20 per division, lasting most of the day on Saturday. Also happening on Saturday is the truck beauty contest from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Demonstrations will take place all day and include tow trucks retrieving cars over stone walls, cars flipped over, and cars on top of each other. Then, on Sunday beginning at 9 a.m., the Tow Show’s annual parade starts off from Seabrook and ends back at the Tow Show site in the Hampton Beach State Park. Cresta said that the parade is going to include tow trucks from all over the Northeast, including people “from New York all the way up to Presque Isle.” The New Hampshire Motor Speedway will join in the parade as well. Fortin, who was inducted into the International Towing Museum’s Hall of

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Fame two weeks before he died, played an integral part in building up the annual Tow Show. He had an especially influential impact on the Sunday parade, drawing huge crowds to watch the tow trucks pass through. “[Fortin] has been involved in the New Hampshire Tow Show widely recognized across the New England area and nation for years and held the World Record until recently for tow trucks in a parade,” the International Towing Museum’s website said about Fortin’s involvement with the parade. “Every year thousands of people lined the street cheering on the trucks passing the beach and quite frankly wondering where in the heck was the accident!? Has to be a big one!” Also occurring on Sunday at the Tow Show is the Light Up the Night barbecue at 6 p.m.; car racing through the day; trophies and prizes handed out for Saturday’s rodeo and various other events; and a number of vendors and demonstrators displaying their trucks and vehicles to the public. Cresta believes the Tow Show creates a strong sense of community between towers and their surrounding townspeople, as well as shining awareness on the danger and importance of towers’ jobs day in and day out. “We’ve had many tow truck drivers

hit throughout the country,” said Cresta. “Just over a year ago we lost a gentleman in Massachusetts down near Lawrence. That’s just going on more and more around the country. … We’re just trying to slow it down some. I believe we’re losing a tower every six or eight days — we’re just trying to make people aware.” Fortin was one of the leaders in fighting for the New Hampshire Move Over Law that “requires [drivers to] reduce speed and change lanes when approaching a disabled or emergency vehicle,” according to the International Towing Museum’s website. In honoring Fortin’s legacy, the NHTA is also continuing to advocate for tower safety and bringing the people of New England together to observe and celebrate all that towers do. “It’s neat to see all the towers you see every day but you don’t see every day,” Cresta said. “Now you can sit down and talk with them for 15 or 20 minutes from different parts of the New England area and have a conversation and not be worried about getting called and you have to go somewhere. … But we’ve still got to continue doing our job even though we’re having this little trade show and rodeo.” Visit nhtowingassociation.org. — Caleb Jagoda

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Help: My battery is dead and my key is stuck! Dear Car Talk: I have a Pontiac G5, and my key got stuck in my ignition. I believe my battery is dead. If I replace the battery, will the key be released from the igniBy Ray Magliozzi tion? — Linda I’m not sure why the key was in the ignition when the battery died, Linda. Were you leaving it “ready to go,” hoping somebody would steal it? Anyway, your key problem may be related to the dead battery. There’s something called an interlock solenoid on your car that locks the steering wheel when you put the car in park. That solenoid is located near the shifter, in the center console. When you put the car in park, it actuates a pin that locks the steering wheel. If there’s no power at all, that solenoid won’t work, and you won’t be able to unlock the steering wheel. And if the steering wheel is not in the exact right position, it’ll prevent you from turning the key to the off position and removing it. Now, it’s possible that the pin is just stuck, and it has nothing to do with your battery. The first thing we’d do at our shop is try violently

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AT PATTY B’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT Patty Barish has been in the restaurant industry her entire life — her parents, Guido and Bella Guarino, owned the Italian-American Gino’s Restaurant in Needham, Mass., for nearly four decades. Barish can remember helping her father fold pizza boxes at the age of 7. So when she and her husband opened Patty B’s Italian Restaurant (34 Dover Point Road, Dover, 749-4181, pattybs.com), she knew it would be dedicated in memory of her parents. Patty B’s features a menu of made-from-scratch Italian dishes, many of which still use Barish’s family recipes today, like homemade pastas, subs, salads and specialty appetizers like bruschetta, garlic bread and baconwrapped scallops. Desserts are homemade as well — Patty’s husband, Bob, who is from New York City, even makes an authentic cheesecake that has become a menu staple. Prime rib is also served on Fridays and Saturdays, and Patty B’s features an extensive menu of beers, wines and specialty cocktails from its drink menu. The Scene recently caught up with Barish to talk about how her family’s legacy is carried on through the items you can find at her restaurant.

How long has Patty B’s Italian Restaurant been around? It will be eight years this December. Growing up, I had always wanted to open up my own place, and then once my kids were out of high school, one day I just decided to pull the trigger. We first opened up on Chestnut Street [in Dover] and stayed there for about two and a half years. We moved to our current location in July of 2014.

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What makes Patty B’s Italian Restaurant unique? A lot of our recipes are directly from my parents. We have wines paired with all of our dishes, and we also have an in-house bakery at the same time, so I think those things definitely set us apart. A few years ago my husband and I decided to expand our horizons and enter the food truck business, so we have a huge mobile trailer that we do a lot of fundraising events in.

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What is your personal favorite dish? The eggplant Parmigiana has been a favorite of mine since I was a little kid eating it right out of the pan. We make it with our homemade marinara sauce, which we call our liquid gold.

What is an essential skill to running a restaurant? It’s consistency. Just having the right people, following the same recipe every day and making sure we all have the right tools to do so.

What is a dish everyone should try? I would say anything with the marinara sauce and then topped off with [my husband] Bob’s cheesecake.

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Bell peppers Bell peppers are a staple in my house. They’re like a good shoe: They seem to go with everything. Thankfully, because they’re sweet and crunchy, my kids love them, too! While the red, yellow and orange peppers are slightly more packed with good stuff than the green ones, we can all agree bell peppers are incredible for you. Peppers are seriously loaded with vitamin C. Move over, citrus, there’s a new star in town. They’ve also got vitamin B6, potassium and folate while going easy on the calories. While I adore bell peppers in my fridge, I’ve had a really hard time growing them in my garden. You see, they prefer really warm weather and my backyard in New Hampshire doesn’t offer them what they Ideas for bell peppers These crunchy and satisfying vegetables can be a wonderfully versatile part of your daily menu. These are my favorite ways to eat them: • Dip ’em: Pretend they are a chip and go to town! From hummus to sour cream, dip away. I prefer to make a dip with Greek yogurt: high in protein and healthier for you than other dips. Try mixing Greek yogurt with your favorite onion seasoning. Add some Worcester sauce to make a great onion dip! • Go boating: The shape of peppers lends them to being stuffed. Keep them raw and stuff with chicken salad (skip the bread and take this to work). Bake them with some sautéed chicken sau-

need. It’s wonderfully humbling finding bell peppers at the farmers market in the height of summer because even in pots they won’t grow for me. I’m thankful to be surrounded by so many farmers who know what they’re doing and often have some greenhouse space to shelter these heat-craving plants. Plus, they are way more experienced than I am so know what to do to support these (in my experience) finicky plants outside. Please let me know your tricks, farmers. — Allison Willson Dudas Allison loves to bake and cook, and with three small (always hungry) children, she’s always trying something new. She considers herself a perpetual student in the kitchen. sage, onions and mushrooms and top with Parmesan and breadcrumbs. • Roast ’em: Heat your oven up to 450 and roast the peppers (halved, stemmed and seeded) for about 15 to 20 minutes. Add them to salads, wraps or sandwiches for something a little extra! • Grill ’em: In the summer, there’s nothing better than grilled peppers and onions. Sometimes we’ll throw them right on the grill after we’ve halved, stemmed and seeded them. Other times we’ll slice and grill them with some onions. Or, if there’s enough prep time, we’ll put them on a skewer with other veggies (think mushrooms, tomatoes and onions) to make shish kabobs. Go crazy and add some protein and your whole dinner is done.

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Fred Matuszewski is a local architect and a foodie and wine geek, interested in the cultivation of the multiple strains and varieties of grapes and the industry of wine production and sales. Chief among his travels is an annual trip to the wine-producing areas of California.

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Mama’s Last Hug, Frans de Waal (W.W. Norton & Co., 280 pages) Writing in The New York Times Magazine recently, Sam Anderson tried to explain why Americans spend so much time watching animal videos on the internet. “I find it easier to identify with a parrot playing peekaboo or with a ferret stuck in a toiletpaper tube than I do with the loudest voices on Twitter,” he wrote. Many of these videos, such as the parrot playing peekaboo with a cat, are frothy timewasters. But there are others that seem important in ways that are hard to explain. “Mama’s Last Hug” is among them. It was filmed in 2016 at a zoo in Holland but was not widely circulated until a year later and is still popping up, as if new, across social media. The video shows a biologist, Jan van Hooff, stroking the head of a dying chimpanzee named Mama. The 59-year-old chimp was inert until she recognized the man who’d overseen her colony for decades, and then she struggles to lift her head and caress her old friend. Go ahead, and watch it. Take a tissue. The video is moving enough without knowing the back story, but Frans de Waal, a friend and colleague of van Hooff’s and a prolific writer on animal intelligence, has come forward with the information we didn’t know we needed. Despite the title and the photo of Mama on the cover, the video and its star comprise only a fraction of the book, which is an interesting if sometimes clunky compendium of animal emotions. And by “animal emotions,” keep in mind that De Waal includes human beings in that category. We are animals, of course, though we like to think otherwise. The most interesting thing about the poignant goodbye between the man and the chimp was that van Hooff had never actually been in a room together with Mama. We tend to think of chimpanzees, when we think of them at all, as monkeys, the sort who accompanied organ grinders and danced on the street in the late 19th century. But chimpanzees are actually fearsome creatures that eat monkeys and can overpower a man, and van Hooff only knew Mama from the other side of her enclosures. He was only able to have the physical interaction with her because she was so weak, at the door of death. “This encounter was an absolute first. Even though in the course of their lives, Jan and Mama had had countless grooming sessions through the bars, no human in his right mind would walk into a cage with an adult chimpanzee,” de Waal writes. The video, which was recorded on a cell phone, caused some viewers to burst into tears and to re-evaluate their position on the evolutionary totem pole, because of Mama’s gestures, which looked “quintessentially

human.” But de Waal, a psychology professor at Emory University in Atlanta, casts a cool scientist’s eye on all that, noting that he didn’t see anything so special about the video. It was, after all, a reunion of old friends, made poignant by impending death. Why, he asks, is this such a big deal, and what does it say about us that it is? “It would be as if I visited my neighbors after a year abroad, and a whole camera team followed me around to see what would happen. After I rang the bell, the door was flung open to shouts of ‘There you are!’ Who would be astonished?” he writes. “That we are impressed … is a sign of humanity’s low opinion of animal emotional and mental capacities.” As a longtime observer of both human and great ape behavior, de Waal has a keen understanding of the similarities between man and beast, which can be more than a little unnerving. Who knew, for example, that people who have just shaken hands will unconsciously lift their hands near their noses to get a whiff of the strange creature that they just met? Thankfully, however, we’ve evolved sufficiently to not turn and present our buttocks for grooming by people with whom we’ve recently been in conflict. Like de Waal’s 11 previous books, Mama’s Last Hug is as much about why humans behave the way they do as it is about the creatures we like to call animals. There are illustrations by the author, some of which are a bit unnerving; one doesn’t often open a book not billed as porn to find two chimpanzee males in a compromising position. It’s an image I would prefer not to have seared in my head, thanks very much. But overlook the sketches of primate canoodling, and the book is a convincing argument against what de Waal calls “human exceptionalism,” the idea that we’re the smartest apes in the room. Animal-lovers are often denigrated for anthropomorphism — assigning human characteristics to animals. But de Waal argues that it’s more boneheaded to be in “anthropodenial” — a term he coined to describe the tendency to dismiss animals to be less than they are. We call an ape’s hand a paw, for example, although it clearly resembles a human hand, and an upright bonobo’s foot looks scarily like a human’s with really bad bunions. Anthropodenial serves humans who want to eat animals, of course, and to use them, without concern for their welfare, in scientific experiments, and de Waal touches down lightly into the debate over whether fish and lobsters feel pain, but not so heavily as to offend carnivores. De Waal writes like the scientist that he is, which is to say he won’t win any awards for poetry, but Mama’s Last Hug is an intriguing contribution to the conversation about what humans owe other animals. B+ — Jennifer Graham

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A punk rock force in the early ’80s, the Meat Puppets pivoted to underground roots rock for the rest of the decade, rose in the grunge scene of the next, and flamed out when one member grew tired of the grind of rock life and switched to IT, while another nearly died from hard living. That left Curt Kirkwood to carry on the name, and he did so admirably, piloting six albums through changing personnel and eclectic musical choices. In 2007, his brother Cris, now clean and sober, rejoined the group. Last year the original three-man lineup, augmented by a second guitarist and keyboard player, was in the studio together for the first time in 23 years, making a new album called Dusty Notes. It was released in early March. The reunion with original drummer Derek Bostrom was precipitated by the “Pups” induction into the Arizona Music Hall of Fame, Curt Kirkwood explained by phone from his home in Austin. “They wanted to do a show, and they were going to give awards to the original members, so I connected with Derek,” he said. “I hadn’t talked to him in many years. I said, ‘Hey, you should do this; let’s play a set as the original three-piece.’ So we did that, and he had a good time. We all did.” Like everything else Meat Puppets, Dusty Notes is unlike anything they’ve ever recorded. From the harpsichord, power chords and milk-thick vocals of “Unfrozen Memory” to the unique sound of calliope coupled with banjo on “Nine Pins,” the new album is more keyboard-forward than anything in the band’s catalog. Kirkwood said he wrote “four to five sketches, no words, just chord changes” to play with Pennsylvania-based keys player Ron Stabinsky. “That became the basis for the album,” he said. “It gave me some direction to what I want to do. So he’s on the whole thing, and he plays out on the road with us in the band.” A May 17 show at 3S Artspace is the the band’s first ever New Hampshire appearance, though they’ve been to northern New England before — 2002’s independent CD Meat Puppets Live was partially recorded at Vermont’s Higher Ground club. “There’s ground to cover,” said Kirkwood. Many who may be unfamiliar with the group’s overall catalog remember them from Meat Puppets w/ Sumo Princess and Stephen Maglio

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esteemed, and looked up to by all. Oh wait, I have you mixed up with Booker T. Washington. • Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Today is the day you embrace the world! Unfortunately, the world has a headache. • Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): The best things in life are free. Well, the best communicable diseases are, anyway. • Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Horoscope? Geez, I can’t even find my keys today.

• Aries (March 21-April 19): Keep it simple. It’s about time you lived up to what others really think of you. • Taurus (April 20-May 20): Time to stop doubting your feelings about life. Today, it becomes absolutely clear that yours has been a complete waste. • Gemini (May 21-June 20): Life is like a big carnival! And you’re stuck at the top of the Ferris wheel. • Cancer (June 21-July 22): Today is the day when you finally turn things around! After years of success, from now on you’ll experience nothing but failure. • Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): You’re beloved,

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Overreactions

What began as a quiet family dinner at home quickly escalated into a front-yard brawl on April 22 in Bedford, Virginia. Fox News reported that Mark Turner, 56, his girlfriend, the girlfriend’s son and the son’s girlfriend had retired to the front yard after dinner when an argument broke out between the two men about whether Chevrolet or Ford makes better vehicles. According to the Bedford County Commonwealth’s Attorney Wes Nance, Turner allegedly pulled out a knife but ended up slashing his girlfriend’s back as she tried to calm the situation. Next Turner went inside and retrieved a gun, but as the girlfriend again tried to get between him and her son, he allegedly shot the woman five times in the leg. He also shot the son in the arm, and two of his stray bullets hit the son’s girlfriend in her back and cheek. Finally, according to prosecutors, Turner barricaded himself in the house, where police eventually shot him with a beanbag round and took him into custody. Turner was charged with felony malicious wounding, use of a firearm in the commission of a felony and possession of a firearm by a felon.

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Copper, the turquoise iguana, suffered a broken leg in the incident. The Lake County Humane Society has taken the female lizard into protective custody and is trying to raise money for the surgery she needs, reports WEWS. No word on whether the Perkins manager suffered any injuries in the incident.

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John Gardner was minding his own business, driving to work in Conway, South Carolina, on April 30 when “a big, black dot” flew into his windshield, shattering the glass, according to WBTW. “I didn’t get hurt at all,” Gardner said, although he was covered in glass fragments. The flying object didn’t fare so well: A nearby truck had hit a tortoise crossing the road and projected it into Gardner’s car. Rob’s Auto Body said the animal died on impact. The truck driver was also unhurt, but it’s estimated that repairs to Gardner’s car will cost about $2,000.

Oops

Runners of the Belfast City Marathon on May 5 who felt the course would never end had a legitimate reason, CNN reported. Organizing committee chairman David Seaton admitted later that “approximately 460 additional meters were added to the officially measured course of 26.2 miles,” a difference of about three-tenths of a mile. Seaton blamed the mistake on “human error, with the lead car diverting from the official route.” Organizers promised to adjust runners’ times to account for the additional mileage.

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Sometimes a girl just wants a pretty new thing. But Aida Melcado, 18, and an unnamed minor accomplice, let greed get the best of them. Lower Allen Township Police say Melcado and her helper browsed through the Victoria’s Secret store in the Capital City Mall in Bethesda, Maryland, on April 7, carrying large shopping bags and talking on cellphones. While the minor acted as a lookout, Melcado allegedly shoveled delicates into her bag, to wit: 375 hipster panties (worth $3,937.50), 375 cut thongs ($3,937.50), 1,000 thongs ($10,500) and 250 raw-cut hip-hugging panties ($2,625), for a grand total of $21,000. Police told WPMT they later identified the thieves during a drug investigation in Fairfax County, Virginia. Visit newsoftheweird.com.

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Police in Tempe, Arizona, said Vanessa Santillan, 40, and her boyfriend were arguing as she was driving on April 21. When she stopped, he exited the car and crossed the street to a sidewalk. Santillan then honked the horn, and her boyfriend returned a rude gesture, according to KTVK/KPHO. That’s when police say Santillan drove onto the sidewalk and hit the man, causing injuries serious enough to require a trip to the hospital and stitches. Santillan drove away, but later spoke to police saying she wasn’t aware it was “that bad” when she left the scene, further elaborating that she had “blacked out” and didn’t remember hitting the boyfriend — even though her car had visible damage. She was booked on one count of aggravated assault and one count of failing to remain at the scene of a collision with injuries.

TSA agents at Juneau International Airport logged unexpected cargo on April 15 when a “large organic mass” was spotted in a traveler’s carry-on bag. TSA spokesperson Lisa Farbstein explained to KTOO that such a flag can indicate the presence of explosives. However, when agents opened the bag, they found a plastic grocery bag full of moose “nuggets.” “The passenger told the TSA officers that he collects this and likes to present it ‘for politicians and their (bleep) policies,’” Farbstein explained. The passenger was not detained and was allowed to continue on with his bag of moose poop. Later that day, the Anchorage Daily News reported that a man was seen at Update the state capitol, handing out baggies of News of the Weird reported in May moose nuggets in protest of Gov. Mike 2018 about Thomas Tramaglini, the Dunleavy’s proposed budget. superintendent of Kenilworth Public Schools in New Jersey, who pleadSounds like a joke ed guilty to defecating on the Holmdel Arnold J. Teeter, 49, became angry High School track and football field “on while dining at a Perkins restaurant in a daily basis.” On April 30, Fox News Painesville, Ohio, on April 16. First, he reported, Tramaglini filed a lawsuit threw a menu at his waitress; when a against the Holmdel Police Department manager stepped in, Teeter upped his for releasing his mug shot, claiming game and grabbed his pet iguana from doing so tarnished his reputation and under his shirt, twirled it in the air and “altered his life forever.” Tramaglini’s launched it toward the manager. Teeter actions earned him the nickname “poowas charged with disorderly conduct perintendent,” and he claims to be — and with cruelty to animals, because “underemployed” and “fighting for any SEACOAST SCENE | MAY 16 - 22, 2019 | PAGE 30

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