New Hampshire Official Travelers Handbook 2009-2010 - (Page 38) Above: Interior of Cotton; Right: grapes at Candia Vineyard. lies the sophisticated-yetapproachable LA Burdick’s. This restaurant began as a high-end chocolate store and grew into an equally impressive awardwinning French restaurant that capitalizes on fresh local flavors and a seasonal menu. The wine list is heavily European with some New World additions. And speaking of wine, the fertile Merrimack Valley to the east is home to New Hampshire’s own Candia Vineyards. The Noiret varietal produced here is the world’s most awarded. Tours are available by appointment only, so be sure to call ahead. Inspired by the famous New York City nightlife spot The Cotton Club, Cotton in Manchester’s historic 38 | New Hampshire < mill yard delivers on speakeasy cool. The sleek granite bar, award-winning American comfort food and extensive wine selection have gained critical acclaim by Bon Appétit and The New York Times. With one stop left, I save room for dessert at Beech Hill Farm in nearby Hopkinton. This farm has been in the Kimball family for nine generations. I top my scoop of mint chocolate chip off with selections at the do-it-yourself sundae bar and then find a picnic table outside. I notice the first star piercing the purple dusk sky and think, “It doesn’t get any sweeter than this. ” <
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