New Hampshire Official Travelers Handbook 2009-2010 - (Page 35) By Emily Dwinnells Haute cuisine, or not, New Hampshire’s food scene is hotter than hot My mouth starts watering as I cross the salt marsh and enter Seabrook, New Hampshire’s southern gateway to the coast. As usual, the parking lot at Brown’s Lobster Pound is packed. I place my order for fried clams outdoors, then head inside through the crowd hand-selecting their lobsters to find an open seat with stunning views of the verdant tidal marsh just outside. I wait for my number to be called over the loudspeaker and prepare to savor New England’s best fried clams. Get ready for As the sun sets over the mouth of the American comfort Piscataqua River, I wind up Route 1B into food and big-city Portsmouth, on a culinary tour of the state. cuisine. When local favorite The Green Monkey opened for business, the inventive New American cuisine and congenial martini bar literally blew competition off the block, leaving room for sister restaurant Brazo to take root. Brazo’s warmly lit dining area offers the seductive tastes of South America, Cuba and Spain. The easy charm of Portsmouth is difficult to leave behind but a solid selection of dining options in the Lakes Region awaits. Nestled into the shores of Lake Opechee, O Steak and Seafood is a standout. The sleekly renovated mill eatery has the look, feel and taste of an urban steakhouse minus the big-city attitude. The Kobe “O Pops” start off any meal with a bang. CLASSIC DINERS A great diner provides its own unique, retro environment and value by offering filling, home-cooked food that is easy on the wallet. New Hampshire is home to a handful of classic diners that dish up the local flavor. Top choices include TILT’N DINER in Tilton, GILLEY’S in Portsmouth, RED ARROW DINER in Manchester, FOUR ACES in Lebanon, MARYANN’S DINER in Derry and the SUNNY DAY DINER in Lincoln. It’s always fun to eat a chili and cheese omelet or Dinermite breakfast sandwich anytime of day. Red Arrow Diner www.visitnh.gov 35 < < http://www.visitnh.gov
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