Brewery Scene
Electrical fire doesn’t stop Woodstacker Beer Company
An update on Woodstacker Beer Company now that they’re settling into the neighborhood. READ MORE
Restaurants and Dining
Brewery Scene
Kettlehead Brewing Co., and a digression
Franklin enjoys a dramatic location at the junction of two rivers. In one section the Winnipesaukee River descends at a rate of 77 feet per mile, steep enough to draw mill builders in the past and white-water kayakers today. READ MORE
Brewery Scene
Vulgar Brewing – one contemplative bird
When people discuss this column with me, recommendations always enter the mix. Which is great, many minds together are better than mine alone. I’m always happy to hear suggestions. That’s how I discovered Vulgar Brewing. READ MORE
Brewery Scene
When the Wildcat met the Harbor Seal (or how UNH got into the beer-brewing business)
I was quite surprised to learn that, in another example of the growing beer-ification of America (not that that’s a bad thing), UNH now offers a minor in beer brewing. READ MORE
Brewery Scene
Realigning Vision at Spyglass 2.0
Back in early January I wrote that Nashua’s Spyglass Brewing was preparing brand new and much larger space near exit 1. Today I can report that the beer gods have smiled upon us: their new space is now fully up and running, brewing is happening, and the bar and kitchen are open to serve the public. READ MORE
Around Town
Welcome to Cat Alley Cafe: Artist’s creation inspires brand refresh with artful focus at Bookery’s cafe
Tulip Hospitality owner and operator Tom Puskarich’s latest venture has a new name and new look. Formerly known as Café at Bookery, the rebranded Cat Alley Cafe inside the downtown bookstore is inspired by Brooke Van Gurp, Cat Alley muralist and longtime employee of Restoration Café – and now operations manager at Cat Alley Cafe. READ MORE
Culture
Manchester Bites: Meatloaf done right at Diz’s Cafe
The place is cozy and local-minded and we walked right up to the bar and grabbed a seat which was easy to do at 6 p.m. My tequila on ice with lime was perfect and hubby’s Manhattan was as he likes it. READ MORE
Culture
City Hall Pub: This place wants to be your new favorite hang-out
Owner Tim Baines and business partner Bob Scribner have poured themselves into reimagining the former Cheddar & Rye. There are still sandwiches and whisky, and the dark wood-themed decor also remains, but it’s been revamped and enhanced with a City-Hall theme, largely because the city’s signature clock tower looms large just across the street. READ MORE
Culture
‘Together’ in Milford: It’s a family affair for Top Chef contestant Chris Viaud with pop-up Ansamn ‘Sunday Dinners’
The Bravo channel’s Top Chef competitor and award-winning Chef Chris Viaud, who owns the award-winning farm-to-table restaurant Greenleaf, and his family is bringing a taste of the Caribbean to New Hampshire. What originally began as a family Zoom meeting to capture their mother’s native recipes has considerably expanded into a community-wide experience. READ MORE
Around Town
Oct. 30 Nightmare on Elm Street: Circulate for Halloween boos and booze, costume contests and more
In the spirit of spirited adult-themed celebration several downtown pubs, bars and eateries are decking the hallowed halls for some Halloween pre-gaming, giving you an automatic pub-crawl situation for those who want to dress up, go out and celebrate October’s signature costume party of all costume parties. READ MORE
