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Monday, November 23, 2020

The Soapbox: How do you know if a restaurant is safe?

Thursday, November 5, 2020 Chef Nicole Barreira 0

Why have restaurants been somewhat singled out as ‘unsafe’? Is it the fact that we handle consumable products? Is it that we are places of gathering? Perhaps. But industries like grocers and home stores fall under similar categories respectively and seem to be doing quite well and have enjoyed much more relaxed mandates. READ MORE

Restaurants will ask patrons for contact info to combat COVID starting Saturday

Thursday, October 29, 2020 Paula Tracy 0

Starting this Saturday, restaurants will ask patrons for contact information as the state continues to see an uptick in cases of COVID-19. READ MORE

Restaurants suggest customer registry to help track COVID-19

Thursday, October 29, 2020 Paula Tracy 0

The restaurant industry is proposing a registry of customers be kept for 21 days to help in future contact tracing for COVID-19 if needed. READ MORE

Oct. 31: Grand opening of NH’s first Playa Bowls eatery, first 50 customers get free bowls

Wednesday, October 28, 2020 Press Release 0

In celebration of the opening, Playa Bowls Manchester will be giving out free bowls to the first 50 customers in a socially distanced line beginning Saturday at 10 a.m. with more giveaways throughout the day.
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The art of the pop-up: Dine like a Nomad at Dahlia

Monday, October 26, 2020 Nicholas VonSchantz Ricci VonSchantz-Ricci 0

Culinary power couple Matt Berry and Lauren Foster Berry previously worked at Greenleaf, a farm to table restaurant in Milford, where Berry served as chef de cuisine and Foster Berry as pastry chef. Uncertain of the future of traditional restaurant dining as COVID-19 concerns mounted, the duo decided to carve a new path for themselves. READ MORE

The State We’re In: Pandemic impact on hospitality industry

Sunday, October 11, 2020 NH PBS Pressroom 0

Many businesses have been hit hard during the pandemic. The hospitality industry is no exception. Before COVID-19, some 70,000 people were employed in the industry. Because of the pandemic, nearly half of those people lost their jobs. READ MORE

Madear’s ready to reopen as Pembroke’s only full-service restaurant

Wednesday, September 30, 2020 Nicholas VonSchantz Ricci VonSchantz-Ricci 0

Almost three years ago, Manchester was introduced to Madear’s: a petit, eccentric restaurant on Hanover Street specializing in traditional cajun and creole cooking. The hip, casual space was the Queen City’s definitive source of Southern comfort food, bold cocktails and lively events such as theme dinners and drag brunches. READ MORE

UMass Poll: Clam chowder more popular than any candidate among NH voters

Tuesday, September 29, 2020 Andrew Sylvia 0

New polling data released by the University of Massachusetts at Lowell’s Center for Public Opinion and YouGov holds good news for Joe Biden, Chris Sununu, Jeanne Shaheen, Hannaford supermarkets and of course, clam chowder. READ MORE

The Hill Bar & Grille: Comfort food in the great outdoors

Sunday, September 27, 2020 Carolyn Choate 1

Eating up the food, the friendly conversation, the sense that I’m in a remote – and scenic – destination far from home, and warmed in the glow emitted by gas heaters placed among the many well-spaced tables all occupied at the foot of McIntyre’s ski lift, you think, “life feels good again.” READ MORE

Puritan Backroom closes temporarily after bartender tests positive for COVID-19

Tuesday, September 15, 2020 Carol Robidoux 0

The restaurant will have a deep cleaning and plans to reopen on Sept. 17. READ MORE