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Where To Find the Best Burgers in NH

While we ask our readers to pick the best of the best each year in more than 100 Best of New Hampshire categories, there are many other worthy and outstanding favorites for each category, ranging from pizza to cupcakes and garden centers to home decor shops. New Hampshire Magazine wants to make sure these reader […]

Our Favorite Breakfast Spots for Pancake Season

What’s better than enjoying a from-scratch hotcake drizzled and dripping with real New Hampshire maple syrup? Nothing! (Unless, of course, there’s a local slice of bacon on the side.) Here’s our list of favorite pancake houses and restaurants serving up the best pancakes and in-house maple syrup. Polly’s Pancake Parlor 672 Route 117 Sugar Hill […]

Meals of Thanks Delivers More Than 1,500 Dinners This Holiday Season

Keeping New Hampshire food pantries stocked is an ongoing, collaborative effort. This year, the need has become more urgent. According to the NH Food Alliance, about 1 in 6 households around the state is food-insecure. This describes families who don’t have enough to eat and who aren’t sure where their next meal is coming from. […]

Winter Farmers Markets

New Hampshire Winter Farmers Markets Find fresh produce, meats and many other local products throughout the coldest months at one of the many winter farmers markets happening around the state of New Hampshire. These markets are updated for 2023-2024 unless otherwise noted. Make sure that you check the linked website for updated hours, COVID-19 policies […]

5 1/2 More Vegan Restaurants That Have Something For Everyone

The hunt to find a vegan restaurant, or a menu with well-rounded options, is seemingly endless. Whether you’re vegan by choice, or because of allergies and intolerances, your choices are limited when you’re on the prowl for a bite to eat, and are looking for something to leave you satisfied (because let’s face it – […]

Meet the Brewer- Shackett’s Brewing Company

With more than 70 craft breweries spread across the state (and new ones opening seemingly every week), it’s no secret that New Hampshire is home to some great beer. To help you get to know some of the Granite State’s favorite sudsy spots, we’re continuing a series of “Meet the Brewer” profiles to introduce you […]

Meet the Brewer: Earth Eagle Brewings

With more than 70 craft breweries spread across the state (and new ones opening seemingly every week), it’s no secret that New Hampshire is home to some great beer. To help you get to know some of the Granite State’s favorite sudsy spots, we’re continuing a series of “Meet the Brewer” profiles to introduce you […]

7 Vegan Restaurants That Have Something For Everyone

The hunt to find a vegan restaurant, or a menu with well-rounded options, is seemingly endless. Whether you’re vegan by choice, or because of allergies and intolerances, your choices are limited when you’re on the prowl for a bite to eat, and are looking for something to leave you satisfied (because let’s face it – […]

Fall Cocktail Inspiration

Gold Rush Ingredients: 2 parts Maker’s Mark Bourbon 1 part honey syrup (equal parts honey and water) ¾ part fresh squeezed lemon juice Garnish: Lemon wedge Add all ingredients into a shaker with ice and shake. Strain over ice in a rocks glass. Garnish with lemon peel. Tea N Tea Lemonade Ingredients: 1 part Twisted […]

Portsmouth’s Chowder Festival Summer Kick-Off Returns on June 3

New Hampshire’s Seacoast has garnered a reputation as a world-renowned seafood destination, with Portsmouth’s rich restaurant scene serving up a mélange of sea-salty snacks. Its annual Chowder Fest was a seafood lover’s paradise — until the pandemic halted it, and the subsequent food industry staffing shortages prolonged that hiatus. But the dry spell has come […]