An inside look at 3S Artspace as it readies for its grand opening by Jenn Hastings Though he’s sitting on a couch inside 3S Artspace,...
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European food store opens in Kittery
The food offerings in Kittery, Maine, continue to diversify with the recent opening of Kazimierz European Market in Wallingford Square. The store, offering specialty imported...
Cafe Espresso opening in Dover, Kelley’s moves to Somersworth
Café Espresso, a long-time fixture of Portsmouth, is opening a second location in downtown Dover. Owner David Hadwen plans to open his new café this...
Maine Maple Sunday
Maine’s statewide celebration of maple sugaring season takes place on Sunday, March 22. The Maine Maple Producers Association holds the event every spring on the...
Sweet start
As sugaring season begins, maple syrup producers prepare for the sweetest sign of spring By Larry Clow, photos by Chloe Kanner Maple syrup is simple...
Tapping into tradition
Beara Irish Brewery mixes ingredients from Ireland and the Seacoast to create unique brews By Leslie Modica, photos by Chloe Kanner At first glance, a...
From sea to salad and beyond
Seacoast researchers and chefs are teaming up to put kelp on local plates By Charlie Weinmann, photo by Gabriela Bradt How you feel about kelp...
Block Six announces chef and general manager
Above, Block Six general manager Michael Gehron (left) and executive chef Sam Ostrow. Block Six, the restaurant at 3S Artspace in Portsmouth, has hired Sam...
Chef nominated for award, plans oyster bar
The last week has been a notable one for chef Matt Louis. The owner of Moxy Restaurant in Portsmouth learned on Feb. 18 he was...
Reconsidering salt
Imagine this: a chef puts a beautifully braised short rib, tender and falling off the bone, on a plate. Under the short rib are creamy,...
The perfect drug
Chocolate is a romantic gift, a tasty treat, and a mind-altering food By Charlie Weinmann There are few foods more versatile than chocolate. Centuries before...
Sharing the harvest
Though the snow is deep, Seacoast farmers are planning summer CSA offerings by Leslie Modica With a week’s worth of snowstorms dashing any chances of...
After the flood
When Jeff Roemer, owner of Blue Latitudes in Dover, got a call about a plumbing issue at the restaurant on Aug. 13 of last year,...
3S Artspace names restaurant
The restaurant at 3S Artspace officially has a name, and it’s one that ties into the building’s history. The restaurant will be called Block Six;...
Louie’s set to open this spring
Seacoast restaurateur James Woodhouse plans to open Louie’s, a new Italian restaurant, in the former Green Monkey space on Pleasant Street this spring. “We’re really...
What farming dreams may come
Lee farmers share their stories at the Five Nights, 10 Farms event Words and photos by Larry Clow Lee is a farming town. Start at...
Anju plans new cocktail bar
Diners in downtown Kittery, Maine, in search of hand-crafted cocktails will soon have a new destination. Anju Noodle Bar is working on opening a cocktail...
Smuttynose to open restaurant in February
Hayseed, Smuttynose Brewing Company’s new farm-style restaurant, will open at 105 Towle Farm Road in Hampton in early February. The restaurant is located in a...
Thompson Tavern opens in Dover
Thompson Tavern is the latest sports bar and restaurant to open in the Garrison City. It opened on Jan. 2 and the venue’s first two...
Battle for the Basket
When Market Basket’s board of directors fired Arthur T. Demoulas last summer, employees and customers of the New England grocery chain rallied behind the deposed...
What’s in the cards this year?
There’s a lot to be said for approaching the new year with a sense of hope and excitement about the surprises in store. Some will...
Recipe for a party
The right recipe can make a holiday party. Here’s some help from local chefs, bartenders, and others who know good food, along with their own...
Stock and Spice open
If you’re looking for elusive spices, exotic bitters, and hard-to-find sauces, Stock and Spice may be where your culinary quest ends. The specialty store, owned...
Mombo gets new owner
Mombo Restaurant has a new owner and executive chef. Former owners Brian and Dede Cadieux sold the restaurant, located at 66 Marcy St. in Portsmouth,...
Roaring into 2015
Deciding what to do on New Year’s Eve is a perennial conundrum. Whether the year was good or bad, we time-obsessed beings are inclined to...