John Craigie and Langhorne Slim co-bill in Concord
Every John Craigie concert has two sides. His songs are sweet, lingering earworms, with lyricism that’s soothing, provocative and often hilarious. The latter trait is the other part of experiencing Craigie; his comedy talent has earned him comparisons to Mitch Hedberg, even Continue reading “Rhythmic raconteur”
Local music news & events
• String power: With each of its three members established solo artists, a new album from Nickel Creek is a happy surprise. The catalyst for the aptly titled Celebrants came during an interview with NPR that noted it had been 20 years since their debut Continue reading “The Music Roundup 23/04/20”
Renfield (R)
Dracula’s familiar would like to reevaluate his toxic work situation in Renfield, a gore-filled and yet very cute comedy.
Renfield (Nicholas Hoult), he of the bug-eating and the “yes, master”-ing, is sick of working for Dracula (Nicolas Cage), a total diva of a boss who makes Renfield bring Continue reading “Renfield (R)”
Reading the Glass, by Elliott Rappaport (Dutton, 322 pages)
Have you ever felt the urge to throw everything away for the love of a good boat and a life at sea? Me neither. But there are people who not only feel the urge, but obey it, who consider “life Continue reading “Reading the Glass, by Elliott Rappaport”
Messa, Live At Roadburn (Svart Records)
Meanwhile, back in the doom-metal sphere, we have this new four-song LP from an Italian crew whose unlikeliest press quote came by way of Spin magazine: “If you’ve ever longed for an album that could reconcile Stevie Nicks at her witchiest with the sublime Continue reading “Album Reviews 23/04/20”
Cornmeal may not be an ingredient you consider when making cookies. However, after trying a cornmeal cookie on a trip to Kentucky, I was hooked and knew I needed to create my own version. Think of these cookies as short, sweet corn muffins that have a nicely crisp edge. Enjoyed Continue reading “Cornmeal cookies”
Gaby Maroun is the head chef of Sevmar Mediterranean Bistro (401 Main St., Unit 108, Salem, 870-0018, sevmarbistronh.com), which opened inside the town’s 97 Shops Plaza in January. Co-owned by Maroun’s daughter, Jocelyn, Sevmar gets its name by combining the family’s last name with that of Kelvin Severino, owner of Continue reading “In the kitchen with Gaby Maroun”
Alas de Frida now open in Manchester
Since 2015, Maricela Cortes and her husband, Isaac Sacramento, have been serving up authentic Mexican cuisine atEl RincónZacatecano Taquería in Manchester. A new restaurant now open just a few blocks north on Elm Street is serving as the couple’s sister establishment, introducing an Continue reading “Mexican eats downtown”
The Ricochet opens in Derry
Derry native Joey McCarran fondly remembers Romano’s Pizzeria, a town institution for nearly two decades. After several years spent on the West Coast post-college, McCarran and his wife, Lauren, are now back in his hometown — they’re known as “Jo and Lo,” and they’ve just Continue reading “Pies, greens and submarines”
News from the local food scene
• Gyros to go: Join St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral (650 Hanover St., Manchester) for A Taste of Glendi, a gyro drive-thru event happening on Saturday, April 22, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. For $10, you can get a bagged meal featuring Continue reading “The Weekly Dish 23/04/20”
