Imagine sitting at the dinner table and your dining colleague begins sweating profusely. Their face transitions to the color of an apple. They may start banging their fist on the table and guzzling water like they just finished a 5k in the Sahara Desert. At first glance they look like they’re about to start an…
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Portsmouth’s Mr. Kim’s Reopens, Industry Continues To Face Challenges
Many of us watched the final moments of 2019 unfold with gusto, antsy at the thought of a new decade. Few could have predicted that the start of the 2020’s would be roaring not with decadence and excitement, but instead with disease and fear. COVID-19 has proved to be a devastating threat to public life…
Umami Celebrates the Weekend with a Funky Sunday Brunch
I have a special place in my heart for Umami, a distinctive farm-centric restaurant named after that elusive fifth flavor. My admiration for their burgers, hand-cut tempura fries and authentic 19th century farmhouse atmosphere runs deep, and after almost four years of business in the striking town of Northwood, an area with fewer than 150…
Noodz May Be Home to New Hampshire’s Best Buns
One of my most memorable Boston food memories occurred about five years ago. My dad and I were walking through Chinatown when I spotted a Chinese bakery. I curiously wandered in and was immediately bombarded with an endless array of unfamiliar goods. The selection of sweet and savory products was dazzling, and completely different from…
Offbeat Farm-to-Table Eats to be found at Umami in Northwood
Burgers are so fun to play around with because they are a blank slate. Ground meat and some manifestation of bread are the only give-ins. Therefore the potential for creativity and flavors that push boundaries is nearly limitless. Umami Farm Fresh Café in Northwood, NH has tapped into this idea, and the results will make…