Celebrating the Diner — 09/29/22

magazine front page with historic photo of counter inside diner

The Red Arrow Diner is turning 100! Food writer Matt Ingersoll recently sat down with the Red Arrow’s three owners, who reflected on the diner’s rich history and lasting legacy as a staple of Manchester’s culinary scene. Learn about how the Red Arrow began as a tiny lunch cart on Lowell Street in October 1922 and its evolution into a hotspot today for political candidates and local celebrities alike. We’ve also got the details on a special free 100th anniversary celebration event at the diner on Saturday, Oct. 15. Want more diner eats? We take a look at other area diners serving up the classics.

Also on the cover The Deerfield Fair, a four-day event packed with midway amusement rides, food and animal demonstrations and competitions, is back for the 145th year (page 18). Hippo cocktail columnist John Fladd makes the case for why you should embrace pumpkin spice flavors this fall (page 29). Find live music for your weekend and beyond in our Music This Week section (starting on page 34).

Over lunch a few years ago, a friend asked me a simple, but very direct question: “Steve: when you think ...
A graphic the shape of the state of New Hampshire, filled in with the New Hampshire flag made up of the crest of New Hampshire on a blue field.
Absentee voting misinformation The New Hampshire Attorney General’s office issued a cease-and-desist order against the New Hampshire Democratic Party on ...
man massaging sitting woman's back in room with potted plants
Helping get muscles back in condition Nate Lavallee is the owner and operator of the new FlexABLE Assisted Stretching & ...
Photo of assorted sports equipment for football, soccer, tennis, golf, baseball, and basketball
The Celtics opened training camp on Tuesday for what almost everyone expected to be a season full of promise. At ...
A graphic the shape of the state of New Hampshire, filled in with the New Hampshire flag made up of the crest of New Hampshire on a blue field.
Help for NH’s homeless The Executive Council and the Joint Legislative Fiscal Committee have approved $5 million from the American ...
apples in a large bowl, shown from the top
Big Events September 29, 2022 and beyond Friday, Sept. 30 Public speaker, author, center of the Netflix docuseries Pretend It’s ...
historic photo of diner counter, young girl looking at camera, man eating, man behind the counter
Manchester’s Red Arrow Diner serves up 100 years of history PLUS A peek at other area diners A full century ...
Young Cuban-American woman wearing black gown, posing against rocky backdrop, smiling
Mezzo-soprano Zaray Rodriguez Rossi presents an immigrant experience By Hannah Turtle [email protected] An upcoming concert at the Palace Theatre’s Spotlight ...
The latest from NH’s theater, arts and literary communities • Nature’s beauty: The Manchester Artists Association presents “Nature’s Beauty,” an ...
front view of an alpaca looking at camera, more alpacas in the background
The Deerfield Fair celebrates New Hampshire agriculture traditions By Katelyn Sahagian [email protected] For more than a century the Deerfield Fair ...
antique stuffed cat, worn from age
Dear Donna, I have a kitty that belonged to my mom and was passed to me. It’s been very loved ...
Family fun for the weekend Festivals galore • Charmingfare Farm (774 High St., Candia) is holding a multi-day pumpkin festival ...
long haired woman sitting in front of baskets of flowers
Floral decor designer Kara Webster of Pelham designs and sells handcrafted seasonal wreaths and floral decor from her online shop, ...
Red round icon that reads Weekly Dish
News from the local food scene • Farm fresh pizzas: Join Brookford Farm (250 West Road, Canterbury) for a family-friendly ...
smiling woman with long dark hair, leaning against brick wall
Cucina Aurora owner releases new recipe book By Mya Blanchard [email protected] Everybody needs food to survive — this commonality connects ...
bearded man wearing dark apron, standing behind food counter in restaurant
George “Rocky” Burpee of Loudon is the owner of Shaker Road Provisions (89 Fort Eddy Road, Suite 2, Concord, shakerroadprovisions.com), ...
mound of pineapple jam surrounded by circle of crackers on plate
Happy fall! Not only is it the return of cooler weather, it is also the return of me wanting to ...
ingredients in strainer over bottle
Long, long ago, when I was a child in the Late Cretaceous, late September was one of the low-key best ...
album cover art for Maraton, Unseen Color
Maraton, Unseen Color (Indie Recordings) Well, here’s a nice attempt at prog rock by a bunch of Norwegians, whose first ...
Book cover for The Milky Way
The Milky Way: An Autobiography of our Galaxy, by Moiya McTier (Grand Central Publishing, 244 pages) In college, I once ...
film still from Don't Worry Darling
Don’t Worry Darling (R) A sunny mid-20th-century suburb has a dark side, obviously, in Don’t Worry Darling. Alice (Florence Pugh) ...
Local music news & events • Rocket mannish: American Elton stars piano player Bill Connors, a tribute performer who looks ...
man being hit by lightning
See movies and join the festival jury at Manhattan Short See 10 movies and then vote for your favorite film ...
man smiling, sitting in recording studio holding guitar in front of microphone
Tupelo Music Hall welcomes Glenn Tilbrook On the strength of songs like “Tempted,” “Black Coffee In Bed” and “Up The ...

Click to read our E-Edition PDF for FREE.
Our advertiser supported e-edition will always be free to view and download.

Stay in the loop!

Get FREE weekly briefs on local food, music,

arts, and more across southern New Hampshire!