Trust the Process: Artist Sarah Mundy
Sarah Mundy leads a life devoted to the arts. By day, the 33-year-old Portsmouth resident works as art teacher at the town’s public high school, leading teenagers through the fundamentals of painting, drawing, ceramics and sculpture, and by night (and school vacation), Mundy churns out an impressive collection of her own. Including handmade bowls and […]
Best of NH 2023 Pizzerias & Ethnic Food Restaurants
Editor’s Pick North Country Japanese Danielle and Joe were disappointed in the lack of options for Japanese cuisine in the valley, so they decided it was time to take matters into their own hands. They started Sushki in North Conway and hope to bring some fresh variety to the local food scene by asking, “What’s […]
Best of NH 2023 Breweries, Wine, Spirits, Cocktails & Bars
Editor’s Picks Hot Dogs and Beer Candia Road Brewing Co. in Manchester keeps it crispy serving up craft beer at their brewery and taproom. Pairing a chicken bacon ranch crisper with a subtle banana wheat ale or a basket of nachos with a pint of sidewalk chalk may be great, but the best combination may […]
Best of NH 2023 Desserts, Ice Cream Stands, Coffee & Bakeries
Editor’s Picks Boutique Bakery Cakes, macarons, monster cookies and jumbo cupcakes? Don’t mind if we do. Christy Skinner creates Mystic Sugar Bakery masterpieces at her North Conway shop where you can delight in enchanted forest décor while sampling a variety of fairy-tale-inspired treats. Unique cupcake flavors like Enchanted Forest, a chocolate-filled cake with tart sweet […]
Best of NH 2023 American & Seafood Restaurants
Editor’s Picks Creative Chicken Tenders As you know, Manchester is the Chicken Tender Capital of the World, and the Puritan Backroom Restaurant is the literal inventor of the chicken tender. While their tenders are the original, to be revered above all else, they’re not the only Manchester establishment serving up world-class tendies. Charlie’s of Goffstown […]
Open The Door: Nature Nurtures Learning in New Hampshire
Students create a sculpture from found objects in nature in a class taught by Susanna Hargreaves and Maggie Holm. The weather is more agreeable now to get outside. Parents and educators can find so many ways for children to learn from the variety of resources available in New Hampshire. The state is filled with so […]
Cubicle Concerts: Bad Lab
College bands shapeshift as swiftly as Gremlins devouring a midnight feast. It’s only natural. Social groups change, people develop new passions, lose interest in old ones, transfer schools, lose themselves, find themselves anew; nearly every aspect of a 19-year-old’s life exists in a constant state of flux. What’s amazing, then, is how quickly some college […]
Party Preview: 2023 Best of NH Event
The Best of NH Party is back the way it was originally intended. On Thursday, June 22, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at Flag Hill Distillery and Winery in Lee, the annual celebration of the Granite State’s best and the brightest returns to its glory days of sampling great food, drink, live music and fun. […]
Guide to 2023 Summer Theater in New Hampshire
Andy’s Summer Playhouse features outstanding plays performed by talented children. Photo by P.T. Sullivan New Hampshire is home to some truly excellent talent and venues. Whether you appreciate Shakespeare or Broadway, there’s sure to be something happening that you’ll love. Here you’ll find, in alphabetical order, seasonal summer theater venues from across the state. This […]
Forever Young: Laconia Motorcycle Weeks Turns 100
Deputy Director Jennifer Anderson and Executive Director Charlie St. Clair on their bikes near Weirs Beach. Motorcycle Week in Laconia has evolved over the past century, growing a bit mellower as the average age of participants has increased along with demands for creature comforts and family-friendly entertainment. This year a lot of the guests at […]