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 Two Ceres Street
Portsmouth, NH 03801
603-433-2373
www.twoceresstreet.com
Indulge, Relax & Enjoy!
Located in downtown Portsmouth next to Poco’s Bow Street Cantina.
Two Ceres Street is a low-key place to grab a drink and a bite to eat, meet old friends or make some new ones. With a flexible floor plan, it is also a great place for small parties.
Two Ceres Street offers the best of old and new using 100-year-old wood accents, coupled with state-of-the-art green technology — including a bartop made of a recycled paper compound and floors made of recycled plastic bottles.
A fireplace surrounded by comfortable couches enhances the low-key, informal nature of the late-night bar and eatery. The full bar, specializes in martinis of all types and flavors, along with low-cost "Small Bites;" tasty morsels like lobster Arancini, an antipasto platter and achiote chicken, as well as a vegetarian platter featuring mixed olives, capers, roasted red peppers, and marinated tomatoes and artichoke hearts with homemade soft breadsticks. Newly added items include pan seared scallops with pancetta and dates stuffed with goat cheese wrapped in proscuitto.
50% OFF Gift Certificates to Two Ceres Street available HERE.
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 Clay Hill Farm
220 Clay Hill Rd.
Cape Neddick, ME
207-361-2272
www.clayhillfarm.com
Relax...and enjoy.
Every Moment a Special Occasion
* Award-winning food & service
* Wildlife habitat & bird sanctuary
* Environmental Leader
* Weddings, Private parties, Catering
* A Gluten Free Menu
Home of the Green Wedding Giveaway® contest. Encouraging couples to explore the parallel of a commitment to each other and a commitment to the earth. $50K in prizes. www.greenweddinggiveaway.com
50% OFF Gift Certificates to Clay Hill Farm available HERE.
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 Rudi’s
20 High Street
Portsmouth, NH
603-430-7834
www.rudisportsmouth.com
Voted Best of Taste Business Lunch 2009 and the Grapefruitini was voted winner of the Best Signature Cocktail at the Portsmouth Cocktail Competition.
"Relaxed, Carefree Indulgence."
Sunday Jazz Brunch 12-3pm
Located in the heart of Downtown Portsmouth
Intimate, downtown dining in a lively, sophisticated atmosphere.
Large parties welcome, Private Rooms available.
Bar/ Lounge Dining features hefty martinis, draft beers.
Watch the game and enjoy live music.
Extensive Menus, American Fare, Abundant Selections to please the crowd.
Open daily, Lunch from 11:30, Dinner from 4:00.
Get a 50% OFF Taste Dining Out Deal Gift Certificate to Rudi's! Go to http://www.tasteoftheseacoast.com/Taste-Deals/Taste-Deals.html.
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 Epoch at The Exeter Inn
2 Pine Street
Exeter, NH
603-778-EPOCH
www.epochrestaurant.com
www.theexeterinn.com
Epoch welcomes new Chef – Ben Hasty
Ben returns to the Seacoast (having formerly headed the kitchen at The Dunaway) working with local products creating sophisticated accessible cuisine!
Located in Exeter, NH. Epoch Restaurant at the Exeter Inn.
Join us for casually elegant dining featuring local seacoast produce creatively presented. Executive Chef Ben Hasty and our award winning kitchen staff takes great pride in serving only the most exquisite food to our guests. The Epoch Restaurant & Bar is another great tradition of The Exeter Inn.
And Introducing Epochs New Bloody Mary Buffet. Over 20 ingredients starting at $8! The “build your own” Bloody Mary Buffet is located in the Lounge during Sunday Brunch!
Recently Awarded NECN’s TV Diners’ with Billy Costa Highest Award: The Platinum Plate. Click to watch the video .
‘There is an air of impeccable polish here from service to the decor to the creative and tasty cuisine’, Rachel Forrest , Portsmouth Herald
Wine Spectator Award of Excellence 2009.
Voted ‘Hot New Restaurants’, New Hampshire Magazine November 2008.
Get a 50% OFF Taste Dining Out Deal Gift Certificate to Epoch and/or The Exeter Inn! Choose a $50 Gift Certificate for $25.00 to Epoch or a $100 Gift Certificate for $50.00 at the Exeter Inn for Dinner and an Overnight stay. Go to http://www.tasteoftheseacoast.com/Taste-Deals/Taste-Deals.html.
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 Three Chimneys Inn
17 Newmarket Road
Durham, New Hampshire 03824
Phone 603-868-7800
www.threechimneysinn.com
Three Chimneys Inn is a unique New England destination with award winning dining, overnight packages, weddings, receptions and corporate retreats. Offering 23 elegantly adorned guest rooms, on-site restaurant and event space to accommodate groups up to 150. Each guest room boasts its own personality showing original millwork and exposed beams with fine Georgian Mahogany furnishings, rich tapestries, antique artwork, and polished wood floors warmed by oriental rugs, and overstuffed lounge chairs and sofas.
Enjoy the award winning dining in-
ffrost Sawyer Tavern
The Tavern, with its open hearth “Summer Kitchen” fireplace, granite walls and hand hewn beams, provides a cozy spot for hearty traditional New England fare. The ffrost Sawyer Tavern is a popular dining spot for local guests and travelers.
Maples
With millwork commissioned in 1699, this room contains the original “Indian Shutters” that protected settlers from one of the many attacks which occurred in the pre-Revolutionary war period.
Georgian décor and candlelight recreates the warmth and charm of a fine colonial residence.
Coppers
Coppers, the original winter kitchen of the 1649 homestead, provides an elegant and romantic setting. Wide plank floors, the open hearth and original millwork create an authentic old New England dining experience.
The Terrace
Shaded by the wisteria covered arbor, the Terrace offers outdoor dining in spring, summer and fall. A popular dining spot for both locals and travelers.
Lunch is served Tuesday-Saturday from 11:30am
Dinner is served 7 nights a week from 5-9pm
Visit our website for details at www.threechimneysinn.com
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 Philbrick’s Fresh Market
775 Lafayette Road, Route 1
Portsmouth, NH 03801
www.philbricksfreshmarket.com
(603) 422-6758
Philbrick’s Fresh Market is a local, independent, family owned and operated food shopping experience like no other. At Philbrick’s, you’ll find everything you need to make all of your meals more memorable, from the area’s best selection of naturally raised meats, fresh seafood, organic produce, affordable and unique wines, artisan cheeses and hard to find specialty foods and ingredients. And if there’s something you don’t see next time you’re here, our helpful, food-loving staff will come to the rescue. Too busy to cook? Our amazing selection of restaurant-worthy prepared foods and sushi-to-go are always here for your convenience.
Best of Taste 2009 Award for Best Gourmet Food Market
New Hampshire Grocer of the Year 2009
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 Cornucopia Wine and Cheese Market
72 Portsmouth Ave
Stratham, NH 03885
603-772-4447
www.cwinecheese.com
Cornucopia Wine and Cheese Market is the best-kept secret in Stratham, NH. Quietly nestled in the Stratham Plaza, upon entering Cornucopia you feel as if you have stumbled upon a gem in the Napa Valley. We offer an eclectic selection of wines and cheeses from around the world as well as many local products and epicurean delights. Specially- themed complimentary wine and cheese tastings occur once monthly. Please check out the website for additional information at www.cwinecheese.com. And every Friday evening from 4 - 7 and Saturday from 12 - 3 are our weekly wine and cheese tastings.
Some of the great products that you will find at Cornucopia are Good Wives Hors'Doeuvres, Hutchinson's Candy, Vinturi Wine Aerators, Rotary Cheese Graters, Winnepesaukee Chocolates and much more!
So if you are yearning for a charming experience, stop by Cornucopia Wine and Cheese Market!
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 Loco Coco's Tacos
36 Walker St.
Kittery,ME
(207) 438-9322
www.locococos.com
Loco Coco's is the type of place you might find in San Diego, California serving up dishes that make the mouth water. We combine the flavors and recipes of Mexico with the freshest ingredients available: our fire-roasted vegetables, tender steak, marinated chicken and handmade guacamole are just a few of our offerings. Think "quick cuisine" when you walk into Loco Coco's. We have recently expanded our dining room, opened a full service cantina and a brand new full service dining area. In the main dining area, you can order at the register, pay, find a table and wait for your name to be called. Next make your way to our salsa bar where we have salsas ranging from a firey, hot habanero to a spicy, smokey chipotle to a cool and refreshing avocado. They are always prepared fresh using the ripest vegetables, chilis and herbs to deliver the variety of complex flavors. Don't forget to order one of our signature margaritas made with freshly squeezed juice.
Open daily 11am until 9pm.
Voted Best Burrito Best of Taste 2009!
Photo credit: Jack Bingham Studio/Tim Sullivan
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 Blue Moon Market
8 Clifford Street
Exeter, NH
(603) 778-6850
www.bluemoonmarket.net
The Blue Moon Market & Café is dedicated to providing delicious healthy foods and products. In addition to daily fresh soups and sandwiches (complete with vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options), there are kids’ meals and a great salad bar. Blue Moon is committed to helping people learn more about health and wellness, offering cooking and yoga classes as well.
Voted Best Health Food Market Best of Taste 2009!
Photo credit: Greg West Photography
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 Chez Bouchon
Chez Boucher Cooking School
32 Depot Square
Hampton, NH
603-926-2202
www.chezboucher.com
Friday Dinner at Chez Bouchon
Ron Boucher has renamed the dining room at his renown culinary school to Chez Bouchon in order to properly capture that old world flavor and feeling found at many "bouchon" styled restaurants in southern France. Literally translated as “cork” or “stopper”, these intimate bistros and wine bars are a great tradition. Now you can join Ron and his team for a bouchon dining experience featuring a four course seasonal menu for only $45.00 per person.
Each menu features traditional old world recipes recreated to highlight fresh native foods. Offerings include an amuse bouche hors d'oeuvre, choice of soup or salad, choice of entree, followed by a delectable dessert. A selection of wine and beer offerings will be available to accompany your meal. Chez Bouchon is perfect for a romantic night out or for larger groups. Just be sure to book ahead.
Sample Menu:
Amuse bouche-Butter Poached Lobster over orzo pasta with a chive mascarpone cream
Soup- Spring Vegetable Minestrone with shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano and grilled baguette with gray sea salt
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Salad- Fresh Arugula Salad, shaved pecorino Romano and a white balsamic drizzle
Entrée 1- Pan Roasted Organic Salmon with a fennel puree, tarragon butter, grilled cherrystone clams wilted spring greens, crispy lardons and fennel pollen
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Entrée 2-Herb Brined Rack of Pork with a seared potato gnocchi and summer vegetables
Dessert- Tangerine Semifreddo with Salted Almond Brittle
Chez Boucher Culinary Arts Training Center
Featuring
• Chez Bouchon Dining
• Gourmet Shoppe
• Toot Sweet Pastry Shoppe (opening August ’09)
• On & Off Site Catering
• Cooking Classes including:
One-Day Workshops • Couple’s Night Out Classes Cooking with Friends Parties
Kid’s Classes • Kid’s Summer Camp
Six-Week Cooking & Baking courses
Corporate Team Building
International Cuisine
Professional Culinary Arts Training Program
Professional Pastry Arts Training Program
On & Off Site Catering
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Philbrick's Fresh Market
775 Lafayette Road, Route 1
Portsmouth, NH 03801
(603) 422-6758
www.philbricksfreshmarket.com
Conveniently located on RT 1/Lafayette road, you can enjoy our famous salad bar, soups and ready to go sandwiches (no waiting!) and new hot foods in our indoor and patio café. Sushi is rolled in house, ready to pick up or custom rolled by the talented team.
Great spot for lunch with a friend or simply a snack before you begin the best food shopping experience on the Seacoast. Lots of restaurant quality prepared foods and of course all the ingredients for a fine meal. You can count on the best organic selection at this locally owned independent café and market.
From Editor's Picks this month Jean Kerr writes about Philbrick's steaks- "Craving something on the barbie, I picked up a couple of gorgeous steaks from Philbrick’s Fresh Market this past weekend—Maine free-range grass fed beef. The good people in the meat department warned me that since the beef is so low in fat that if overcooked it becomes tough. Luckily I’m a rare to medium rare person, so no problem. Just a quick sear on the grill and they were meltingly tender with a rich almost buttery flavor. Dan Nelson in the Philbrick’s meat department explained that the steaks come from Wee Bit Farm in Orland, Maine and come from Scottish Highland cattle. And trimmed, they have less fat and cholesterol than white meat chicken. If you’re a carnivore, you’ll be lovin’ it! Check out www.aweebitfarm.com as well as Philbrick’s other great meats like Hardwick Farm in Vermont. Ah, meat without the guilt (mostly!)"
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 Robert's Maine Grill
326 Route 1
Kittery, ME
(207) 439-0300
www.robertsmainegrill.com
Robert's Maine Grill is a big full service restaurant in the midst of Kittery's Route 1 shopping district with views of beautiful Spruce Creek. Robert's is traditional like many places in Maine AND shows flashes of modern trends in dining – fresh comfort food, highlighting great local ingredients, products and recipes, simple robust flavors, a lively bar, raw bar and deck dining on the water. It's casual, approachable, affordable. Simply stated an updated Maine classic.
Come for lobsters, steaks, burgers, oysters, grilled fish, salads, lobster rolls, our reknowned beer battered fish and chips, yummy desserts, Maine microberws and exceptional service. Proud new members of the Green Alliance. Awared 5 stars in the Portsmouth Herald.
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 Old Ferry Landing
10 Ceres St.
Portsmouth, NH
(603) 431-5510
The Old Ferry Landing is a family owned restaurant right on the water in the heart of downtown Portsmouth. The large outdoor deck overlooks the Piscataqua River. Enjoy excellent, fresh seafood such as lobsters, lobster rolls, fried clams, broiled and grilled haddock, tuna, salmon and fresh seafood salads also great burgers and sandwiches.
While at the Old Ferry Landing you must have their famous "Jimmy Juice" while sitting on the deck enjoying the sun! OR you can make the Jimmy Juice at home too- Click here for the recipe.
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 Pocos Bow Street Cantina
37 Bow St
Portsmouth, NH 03801-8406
(603) 431-5967
www.pocosbowstreetcantina.com
Poco's Bow Street Cantina, located in historic Downtown Portsmouth has been a Seacoast landmark since 1982. We have a creative menu that takes Mexican cuisine and blends it with Seacoast favorites. Known for the Best Margaritas in town, Poco's has established itself as the place to see and be seen in Portsmouth. Whether you want to sit in our beautiful antique dining room, mingle in our cantina, or relax on our large deck. We’ve got a seat for you!
Deck opens April 9th!
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 McMenemy's Restaurant & Pub
177 State Street
Portsmouth, NH 03801
603-436-4747
www.mcmenemyspub.com
Cozy up to the tastes of Ireland at McMenemy's Restaurant and Pub, now open at 177 State St in Historic downtown Portsmouth, NH. It's the latest addition to Portsmouth's restaurants. Serving classic Irish fare along with American dishes including Guinness Stew, Shepherd's Pie, Bangers and Mash, Fish and Chips, Lobster Mac & Cheese and Meatloaf. McMenemy's serves the same menu in both the restaurant and pub. McMenemy's is the perfect place to go and enjoy a fireside drink in the pub or to have a meal in the restaurant with the family. Enjoy live Irish Music in the pub Thursday and Saturday or local talent on Friday. McMenemy's is comfortable, warm and affordable. Locally owned and operated, it's a place for everyone. Open daily, serving lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch.
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 Paddy's
Pease Int. Tradeport
27 International Drive
Portsmouth, NH 03801
603-430-9450
www.paddysgrille.com
Paddy's is an upscale casual restaurant featuring a large billiards room and seasonal outdoor patio. Enjoy a variety of eclectic American cuisine in the dining room, lounge, and billiards room. Paddy's offers eight professional billiards tables and a combined 20 televisions along with a 100 inch screen to watch you favorite games. If your looking to just relax, come sit by one of the two fireplaces, have appetizers, lunch, or dinner. Paddy's is the perfect place to visit.
Join Paddy's March 17th for Fresh Corn Beef and Cabbage, Irish Music and lots of fun. Doors open @ 11:00am.
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 The Library Restaurant
401 State Street
Portsmouth, NH 03801
603-431-5202
www.libraryrestaurant.com
The Library Restaurant, a classic, traditional steakhouse, has an atmosphere of ageless elegance. Guests experience the finest cuts of prime and choice steaks and chops, the freshest seafood with outstanding service in one of the most beautifully preserved historic buildings in New England.
The Library Restaurant opened its doors in 1975 and has run continuously since its inception. Bruce Belanger bought the restaurant in 1996 and has carried on a long tradition of fine dining. In 2003 Belanger say’s he introduced the traditional steakhouse model because people shouldn’t have to travel to Boston to get a first rate steak. Here they get the clubby feel and quality of a traditional steakhouse within the casual atmosphere of Portsmouth.
The national publication Esquire Magazine recently voted The Library Restaurant as being one of “The Top 50 Lounges in America”. The English style pub features over 140 bottles of vodka, the largest scotch and bourbon selections on the Seacoast and an award winning wine list.
Reservations recommended entrée’s from $20.00 - $35.00
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Latitudes Restaurant
Weathervane’s Lobster in the Rough
