Communities plan Independence Day celebrations
Fourth of July fireworks are looking more promising this year. Concord, Manchester and Nashua are all planning fireworks events, and so are several other communities in southern New Hampshire. All events take place on Sunday, July 4, unless otherwise noted. All events are subject to Continue reading “A Fourth full of fireworks”
Mother’s Day is fast approaching — check out this list of brunches, dinners and special menus at local restaurants and function centers. Most dine-in events are planned for Mother’s Day (Sunday, May 9) unless otherwise specified, while a few local businesses are Continue reading “Meals with mom”
Where to go for dine-in or takeout brunch for Easter Sunday
Easter Sunday is fast approaching (Sunday, April 4), and if you’re wondering where to go to celebrate it this year, check out this list of local restaurants, bakeries and homestead companies offering specialty items. Many that are accepting dine-in Continue reading “Eats for Easter”
Restaurants get ready for March 17 and beyond
North Side Grille in Hudson had ordered roughly 800 pounds of corned beef ahead of St. Patrick’s Day last year. Then came Gov. Chris Sununu’s emergency order on the afternoon Continue reading “Ready for St. Patrick’s Day?”
Special dinners, desserts and more for Valentine’s Day
From special dine-in menus to takeout dinners and desserts, local restaurants, bakeries and candymakers have you covered this Valentine’s Day. For those that require reservations, be sure to call or check online on availability, as seatings fill up fast. Do you know Continue reading “Romantic eats”
Two decades of revitalization in Manchester, Concord and Nashua’s downtowns
When the Hippo started in 2001 with the intention of highlighting Manchester’s culture, well, there wasn’t nearly as much going on then as there is now (or was, pre-pandemic, and will be again, soon…). In the first of a month-long Continue reading “Downtown renaissance”
A look at Hippo’s beginnings in 2001 and at Hippo in 2020
Once we committed to publishing our first issue on January 4, 2001, we had to figure out the nuts and bolts of publishing: what would we include in that first issue, how to design it, Continue reading “We’re 20!”
Delicious ways to ring in 2021
Let’s face it — 2020 wasn’t the year any of us hoped for. So if you’re looking forward to ringing in 2021, check out this list of local restaurants offering special dine-in or takeout menus to help you celebrate.
• Amphora (55 Crystal Ave., Continue reading “New Year’s eatings”
Where to order your holiday meals and desserts
From specialty entrees to fresh baked sweet treats, check out this list of local restaurants, bakeries and caterers to place your order with this holiday season.
• All Real Meal (87 Elm St., Manchester, 782-3014, allrealmeal.com) is taking orders now for full Continue reading “Have a festive feast”
Where to dine out this Christmas Eve or Christmas Day
If you want to take a break from cooking at home, check out this list of where to enjoy a holiday feast this Christmas Eve, Thursday, Dec. 24, or Christmas Day, Friday, Dec. 25. Some local eateries are also featuring Continue reading “Out on holiday”
