Posts by Nicholas VonSchantz Ricci
Many local businesses in the Manchester area are giving families ample opportunities to get out of the house and spend a relaxing day together. Be sure to check for availability before making plans, as many events fill up quickly.
Queen City Pride Restaurant Week is a seven-day fundraiser that aims to increase support for local restaurants and Queen City Pride.
The pleasant weather of recent weeks saw an emergence of activity along Manchester’s downtown. Among the handful of time-tested establishments in the area is Consuelo’s Taqueria, a vibrant hub of authentic Mexican eats that’s been serving the masses for 14 years.
The first leg of March saw many of us ditch our winter coats and look toward the spring. As we shift from cold and blustery to warm and breezy, new restaurants and outdoor events will begin to take on new life once again. Add the imminence of St. Patrick’s Day and Maple Weekend, and there’s plenty to celebrate.
Many of the items that made the original B’s Tacos in Londonderry a hit can be found at the new location in Manchester. Burritos, tacos, both crispy and soft, and rice bowls made with a myriad of fillings are as abundant as ever. Proteins include slow-cooked pork, chipotle-garlic steak, chorizo, grilled chicken and seasoned ground beef.
When Beau Gamache prepared his first pizza a full decade ago, he had no idea that it would one day turn into a business. From that first attempt, he became focused on producing the best product possible. The final result of all that time and effort is Ray Street Pizza, a brand new spot located in the downtown Manchester Mills.
Red Beard’s Kitchen is a new business specializing in New England Comfort food sold frozen to busy people across Manchester. Chef Matt Provencher began the concept upon leaving his position as Executive Chef of The Foundry last year.
Throughout 2020, restaurants across Manchester, one by one, dug themselves out of the ditch dug by COVID-19. One address that remained eerily quiet throughout the year was 931 Elm Street, home to the Birch on Elm, a modern American tapas-style eatery with a loyal horde of fans.
For many, entering the hospitality industry parallels entering the mafia. Once you’re in, it’s difficult to get out. It’s a challenging industry with a large margin for error, but unlike the mafia, your primary responsibility is to make everyone happy, and what could be more rewarding than that?
Madear’s Southern Eatery and Bakery in Pembroke is known for its convivial atmosphere and lively events. Owners Robb Curry and Kyle Davis spent most of last year relocating from Hanover Street in Manchester to Pembroke’s petit main street.
It’s not too late to reserve a table or order in some celebratory food and drinks for New Year’s Eve.
Owner Annie Nault is a Thailand-native who spent two years searching for the perfect setting to share her passion for Thai cooking. She viewed several locations, nearly settling on one in Hooksett, before learning about this opening on Elm Street.
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.
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.