#foodiefriday Mar-16-2018

HAPPY (almost) SAINT PATRICK’S DAY!

It’s finally here! I don’t know about you, but I LOVE corned beef and cabbage. If you’re looking to indulge in some Irish fair there’s no shortage of options right here in Downtown! A few restaurants who will be featuring special menus for today are:

Theo’s Pizza Restaurant | 102 Elm Street | 603-669-4678

Hooked & Ignite | 110 Hanover Street | 603-606-1189

The Pint Publik House | 1111 Elm Street | 603-206-5463

Firefly | 22 Concord Street | 603-935-9740

Wanna find other ways to celebrate in downtown? Visit out Sat. Patrick’s Day guide here, or check out this post on the Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade!

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#foodiefriday Mar-17-2017

HAPPY SAINT PATRICK’S DAY!

It’s finally here! I don’t know about you, but I LOVE corned beef and cabbage. If you’re looking to indulge in some Irish fair there’s no shortage of options right here in Downtown! A few restaurants who will be featuring special menus for today are:

Theo’s Pizza Restaurant | 102 Elm Street | 603-669-4678

Hooked & Ignite | 110 Hanover Street | 603-606-1189

The Pint Publik House | 1111 Elm Street | 603-206-5463

Firefly | 22 Concord Street | 603-935-9740

Wanna find other ways to celebrate in downtown? Visit out Sat. Patrick’s Day guide here, or check out this post on the Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade!

#foodiefriday June-12-2015

Happy #foodiefriday! I just took a look at the weather forecast for this weekend, and it’s supposed to be in the mid-eighties now through Sunday. Looks like this weekend will be the perfect time to break out the grill, hop in the pool, or work on those much-needed tans!

If the weather isn’t proof enough that summer is here, then the specials downtown should be! Scrolling through facebook this week, I’ve seen everything from fresh lemonade and luau-themed drinks to salads covered in fruits and thick grilled burgers. And of course, it wouldn’t be summer without my personal favorite, ice cream! Julia and I stopped into the Dancing Lion to try a scoop of their Mexican Vanilla Ganache, and we were IMPRESSED! It was thick and creamy, made with farm fresh eggs. The perfect pick-me-up for a boring Tuesday!

What are your favorite summer treats?

Bada Bing – West Coast Stromboli

Bayona – Watermelon and Blackberry Salad

Firefly – Brunch

Granite State Lunchbox – Campfire Cupcakes

Hooked – Grilled Salmon Filet

Ignite – The “King’s” Bowl

Murphy’s Diner – Shrimp Bloody Mary

Red Arrow Diner – Turkey Sausage Benny

Spite – $5 Nachos

The Farm – Cobb Salad

Waterworks Cafe – Chicken Carbonara

#foodiefriday Nov-14-2104

I recently just learned about Buzzfeed Food… and I am completely obsessed. Each article is a list with delicious recipes, pictures of food, and insane dishes that will have you drooling at your desk. Check it out here: http://www.buzzfeed.com/food. I’ve already bookmarked no less than 10 recipes I’m dying to try. Even if my end result looks nothing like the picture…sigh.

PS: This week’s #foodiefriday features three different types of calamari from Fratellos, XO on Elm, and The Pint! Check them out below…yum!

Bada Bing | homemade cranberry walnut chicken salad

Bridge Cafe | Strawberry cheesecake muffins

Cafe La Reine | Thanksgiving Pie

XO on Elm | Calamari

Hooked | Roasted acorn squash stuffed with a seafood risotto

Dancing Lion Chocolate | Oven Roasted Veggie Panino with sliced apples and Ivoire mousse

Finesse | Maple Leaf Sugar Cookies

Fratello’s | Fratellos Calamari

The Pint | Fried Calamari

The Shaskeen | Roasted Tomato Bisque and Guinness and Onion soup, topped with croutons and baked cheese.

Wild Rover | Cheeseburger

#foodiefriday Aug-22-2014

A favorite summer event here in the Intown office is ‘Lunch in Veterans Park’ which is hosted by the Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own lunch or stop at a downtown restaurant and buy one. There is often live music and sometimes Ben and Jerry’s is there selling ice cream. A total win in my book!

When we can sneak out of the office to attend, we always seem to gravitate towards Finesse Pastries boxed lunches–they’re so delicious! Some other popular downtown spots people grab and go from are Moe’s, Portland Pie, Athens, and The Gyro Spot. I’ve said it time and time again, when it comes to eating downtown, you can do no wrong!

Sadly, there is only on ‘Lunch in Veterans Park’ left for the summer–next Thursday the 28th from 12p-2p. Check out more details here.

What is your favorite place to grab a boxed lunch before heading to Lunch in Veterans Park?

Bada Bing Pizza | Pasta Alfredo with grilled chicken

Cafe La Reine | pumpkin spice latte

Dancing Lion | veggie CUBANO with white chocolate MOJO.

Gyro Spot | gyro

Hooked | PAN SEARED CAJUN CRUSTED TILAPIA SERVED WITH FRESH ITALIAN HERB BASMATI RICE

Maggie’s | Taco Special

Piccola | Lemon Raspberry Davinci Filled with lemon raspberry mousse wrapped in almond cake, finished with raspberry reduction sauce. from Triolo’s

Spite | Chili Nachos

Waterworks cafe | roast beef panini

XOonElm | Chili Apricot Ginger Wings

#foodiefriday 8-15-2014

I cannot believe this is our 25th #foodiefriday post! Time certainly flies when you’re having fun! There are so many great restaurants downtown and the best part of this blog series is being able to visit new places (and snapping photos!). I had a friend ask me what my favorite restaurants were downtown last weekend…let’s just say my list went on and on and on! There is such a variety, it’s hard to choose! What is your favorite downtown spot?

Waterworks | Spicy Peanut Chicken s served over Thai noodles w peppers, shitake mushrooms & carrots.

Baked | Drunken cherry parfaits. A gf edible choc cup filled with cake crumbles, cherries soaked in kirsch, and whipped cream

Dancing Lion – is carrot, beet, and Gala apple herbed tart drizzled in very dark chocolate ganache and served with mango-ginger coulis.

Suddenly Susan’s | ham sandwich on a toasted bagel

Tidewater Catering | Shrimp Cocktail

Nawlins | baked Cajun Haddock over a bed of Red Beans served with lemon dill buttered broccoli

Mangia | Affogato

Ignite | steak special

Hooked | mahi mahi fish tacos

900 Degrees | Eggplant Parmesan over fettuccine

XOonElm | Apricot Sweet Chili Ginger Wings, Extra crisp fried chicken wings smothered with our sweet and spicy apricot sweet chili glaze

Wild Rover | caprese