#foodiefriday May-19-2017

Happy Friday! Not only did we have a full work week of gorgeous weather, but it looks like we’re about to have a beautiful weekend too! Now that it is beginning to warm up, we’ve seen outdoor seating make its way across Downtown! With all the rain we’ve been hit with, I’ve been BEGGING for it to finally get sunny out! Last Spring we updated our Downtown dining directory to reflect what restaurants have outdoor seating. See the directory here! Also, be sure to check out Milk and Honey’s beautiful outside seating; the newest addition to outdoor dining in Downtown! They offer half off juices from 4p-5p. It’s the perfect opportunity to sip a cold drink and enjoy the sun! I don’t know about you, but I’ll sit outside to eat at any chance I can get!

What Downtown restaurant has your favorite outdoor seating?

815 – Truffle Carpaccio

900 Degrees – Citrus Pear salad

Bayona- Hot Pastrami Sandwich

Firefly – Turkey Wrap

Midtown – Beef Brisket

Red Arrow – Desserts

The Farm – Steak Fajita

#foodiefriday May-12-2017

I don’t know about you, but I’m obsessed with Tasty videos. Let me clarify; have you seen those short recipe videos that your friends share on Facebook that always result in something mouth-watering (and probably covered in cheese)? I love them! I could spend hours watching all of those delicious creations being made. The best part is knowing that you too can make delectable delights at home!

This past week I stumbled upon the perfect Tasty video: Strawberry Shortcake Pancakes and more for Mothers’ Day!

What a yummy-looking spread! You can find the recipes here.

Of course, if you don’t have the ability to cook breakfast in bed for the moms in your life, you can check out our Mothers’ Day blog post for other awesome gift ideas!

Thousand Crane – Sushi boat

The Farm – Brunch drinks

Stark Brewing – Chimichangas

Red Arrow – Eggs Benny

Milk and Honey – Breakfast

Gauchos – Roasted Meats

Fratello’s – Pan seared scallops

815 – Trio of Juleps

#foodiefriday Apr-28-2016

With April coming to a close, we’re setting our sights to May. And, of course, with May comes Cinco de Mayo!

No one in downtown takes this celebration more seriously than Margaritas. Every year this restaurant hosts a week-long celebration with fun specials! This year, try one of their seasonal cocktails and take home a free collectible Cinco de Mayo Pint Glass!

Monday, May 1st – $5 Burritos

Tuesday, May 2nd – $5 all you can eat tacos!

Wednesday, May 3rd – $5 Fajitas

Thursday, May 4th – $5 Appetizers

Friday, May 5th – Cinco Celebration! The biggest fiesta of the year! Stop in for 25+ signature Margaritas, Cinco scratchcards, prizes, and giveaways all day. Plus enjoy all you can eat nachos and $5 house margaritas until 4pm!

And don’t forget that next Thursday will also be the Hippo’s Annual Taco Tour. With all the hustle and bustle in downtown, we hope that you have fun celebrating and stay safe!

Bayona- Pepperoni Pizza

Milk & Honey – Cold Brew

The Farm – Pulled Pork Sandwich

XO – Blueberry lemonade and Pomegranate martinis, St. Germain Spritzer

A&E Coffee – Vegan Earl Grey Chocolate Donut

Thousand Crane

Midtown Cafe – Steak bomb Sub

Waterworks – Greek Salad

#foodiefriday Apr-14-2017

As I was grabbing my daily coffee this morning, I stopped to pick up a copy of this week’s Hippo. Immediately, the giant picture of delectable chicken tenders on the front cover had me dreaming of my favorite comfort foods! I know comfort food preferences vary from person to person, but I doubt there’s a single human on this planet that will deny enjoying a guilty pleasure comfort food now and again. My personal favorite? Just happens to be buffalo chicken tenders, and Stark Brewing Co. is my favorite place to grab them. Next? Chocolate ice cream. I usually stop into Ben & Jerry’s for some Chocolate Therapy when I need a summertime afternoon pick-me-up. The Farm is also great for filling my need for comfort food. There’s nothing like their Pulled Pork Sandwich!

What is your favorite comfort food? Where downtown do you go to get your fix?

Waterworks – Honeycrisp Apple Salad

Suddenly Susans – The Palace

815- Grilled Cheese

Midtown – Breakfast Sandwich

Cafe la Reine – Acai Bowl

Milk and Honey – Lunch Bowls

Firefly – Ramen Bowl

The Farm – Fish tacos

#foodiefriday Apr-7-2017

Happy Friday! Although the weather had a fun April Fool’s Day prank to play on us, I think it’s safe to say the Spring is finally here. The weather forecast still reads that next week we’ll be launched into some beautiful sunny days before the spring showers hit!

I think the best way to celebrate warm weather is with cool drinks, and it seems that A&E Coffee agrees. They’ve got some awesome specials for the month of April that’ll help you cool down and enjoy that weather!

The following is a guest post by A&E Coffee

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A&E Coffee & Tea is launching two new Feature Drinks in April, the Very Berry Cream Soda and the Spring Break Latte. “These are a continuation of our craft approach to drinks in our cafes,” says Emeran Langmaid, owner. “We are constantly striving to come up with creative ways to make drinks using real, natural ingredients. Certainly as the craft cocktail has become popular, craft lattes and au laits are following suit.”

The Very Berry Cream Soda is a spin-off of the widely popular Espresso Cream Soda made at A&E Coffee & Tea. It uses only 5 ingredients: organic very berry tea, cream, seltzer, house made vanilla simple syrup and garnished with fruit.

 

 

 

The Spring Break Latte is concocted with orange zest infused almond coconut milk, espresso and house made vanilla simple syrup. It can be served hot or iced.

 

 

 

What’s your favorite springtime drink?

Firefly – Burger

Fratello’s – Shrimp Risotto

Haonover Street Chophouse – Burger

Red Arrow – Hot chocolate French Toast

Stark Brewing Co. – Wings

The Birch on Elm – Shrimp and Grits

The Farm- Soup

Waterworks Cafe – Strawberry Salad

#foodiefriday June-17-2016

Yesterday was the first market day for The Manchester Community Market! Now, every Thursday from 3p-6:30p, you can stop in to Victory Park and pick up all kinds of fresh produce. After looking around at all the amazing vendors, and watching people stroll through the grass and trees while shopping, I think this market is going to become a downtown destination for the summer! Not only will there be fruits, veggies, and sweets like years past, The Manchester Community Market also offers fresh dairy products, artisan chocolates, all natural and organic skincare, plus so much more. To see a full list of all the vendors involved, click here.

I can’t wait to break out my market bags, and shop for fresh and local goods all summer long!

Bayona Cafe – Lemon Rosemary Grilled salmon

Gale Motor Co. – Cucumber Lemon Cocktail

The Gyro Spot – Greek Salad

Pappy’s Pizza – Pepperoni Pizza

The Farm – Burgers

The Missing Mason Jar – Stuffed Jalapenos

The Red Arrow – Portuguese Hashbrown Special

Waterworks Cafe – Pulled Pork Sandwich

#foodiefriday Apr-29-2016

With April coming to a close, we’re setting our sights to May. And, of course, with May comes Cinco de Mayo!

No one in downtown takes this celebration more seriously than Margaritas. Every year this restaurant hosts a week-long celebration! We’ve got all the details right here, so you can start your Cinco planning!

Tuesday, May 3rd – Taco Tuesday Cinco Style!  All You Can Eat Tacos for $9.99, plus the first 100 people to order tacos at our restaurant get a free gift!

Wednesday, May 4th – Noche de Familia and Noche Mexicana Fundraiser.  Celebrate with the family.  Lots of prizes especially for the kiddos, plus 20% of all participating guest checks go to a great local charity.

Thursday, May 5th – CINCO DE MAYO. Quite frankly, the biggest and best party of the year.  Be here early!  All locations open by 11:30 am!

Friday, May 6th – Cinco Recovery Party!  We are not sure if we are celebrating that Cinco de Mayo 2017 is only 364 days away or if we are still cheering in the current Cinco, but we are keeping the party going!

And don’t forget that next Thursday will also be the Hippo’s Annual Taco Tour. With all the hustle and bustle in downtown, we hope that you have fun celebrating and stay safe!

Cotton – Asian Chicken Burger

The Farm – Wings

Thousand Crane – Sushi Boat

Hanover Street Chophouse – French Onion Soup

Bayona – Taco Salad

Water Works Cafe – Thai Chicken Skewers

815- Rasberry and Pistachio

Campo Enoteca- Charcuterie