Asian restaurants are in a constant state of both high supply and demand. Households nationwide tend to pick one to hold near and dear whenever that random craving strikes, which could happen at any hour of the day. When deciding where we go to meet our need for noodles, convenience and reliability are often key…
Author: Nicholas VonSchantz-Ricci
Breaking My Burger Hiatus at Rick’s Food & Spirits
As someone who attempts, with varying degrees of success, a plant-based diet, animal flesh is not a key player in my day-to-day meal rotation. Hand me a menu, and I’ll likely choose vegetable dumplings over pork, a spinach omelet over eggs benedict and, with surprisingly little hesitation, a veggie burger over beef. I ate my…
Elephantine Bakery Has a Way with Poached Eggs
What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you think “superfood”? Due to the current epidemic of using this word, it was most likely something green. Kale? Avocado? Matcha? They’re all subject to this labeling, which that has no regulation whatsoever. One everyday household item that actually deserves this distinction is the humble egg;…
This Cheesy Dessert Should be on Everyone’s Bucket List
Few concepts fall victim to procrastination more than the lofty bucket list. We’ve all considered making one, but the thought usually disappears moments after it’s hatched; almost as if we intentionally distracted ourselves so we could avoid picking up the pen or, more likely, opening Microsoft Word, and getting to business. Those of us who…
Closing Out the Summer with an Exceptional BLT
One of the tragedies of summer’s annual departure is the coinciding end of tomato season. Come September, we see the very last tomato-centric restaurant specials, from bright heirloom caprese salads to crisp tomato toasts to bright red tomato tarts. Although these trendy uses have earned their popularity, an even better way to make those high-class…
Milk’s Favorite Cookie Gets All Dressed Up at The Hopknot
As the summer heat begins to take a rain check and folks start tank tops in favor of light sweaters, autumn steadily makes it’s way into New England. With this shift in seasons comes the arrival of a perennial favorite past time, the state fair. Although sometimes referred to as agriculture fairs due to the…
Is This the Best Egg Sandwich in NH?
It’s no secret that New Hampshire is home to numerous quaint, community-driven towns. Consequently, most long-time residents have at least one small business that they would recommend to anybody. Whether it’s a mechanic, boutique, bakery, or cafe, these local operations are bastions of friendly service and quality products. Exactly one year ago, I interviewed Marc…
Ice Cream Without Boundaries Part 4: Charlie’s Ice Cream
If there’s one thing all “college towns” have in common, it’s the presence of student-friendly eateries easily accessible from campus. As a SNHU alumnus, I can safely say that Manchester has several, but among the oldest and most popular is the Puritan Backroom. The reason is twofold: there’s a buzzing takeout window in addition to…
Ice Cream Without Boundaries Part 3: Dancing Lion Chocolate
A common talking point I hear in kitchens and other culinary-inclined circles relates to the ever-expanding display of food trends taking over the country. Everyone has an opinion about which are valuable and which are annoying, especially those who have a lengthy career in the industry. Of all the trendy food-centric concepts that emerged over…
Ice Cream Without Boundaries Part 2: Holy Cow
We’ve all heard the phrase “It’s the journey, not the destination,” but sometimes, the destination really is the root of all happiness. Case in point: You’re in need of something while in an unfamiliar area, so you wander aimlessly, whether on foot, by car or otherwise, hoping to spot that restroom, gas station or bakery…