October may be the month of optimal autumn foliage, peak apple harvest and prime pumpkin carving, but it’s also when we break out the sweaters as temperatures begin to plummet. Bowls of steamy, nourishing soup are the perennial cure for mid-autumn chills, providing an immediate source of comfort that’s unmatched in the world of electric…
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A Hidden Gem of Dumplings: Gurung’s Kitchen
Few nations can compete with Nepal in regards to simultaneously serene and terrifying scenery. But while geography may be Nepal’s claim to fame, the cuisine of this little nation wedged between India and Tibet has continued to experience a surge in popularity over the past several years. Manchester, NH recently welcomed it’s third Nepali restaurant,…
Comfort Food with a Hungarian Twist at Lala’s Hungarian Pastry.
During my three month excursion to Italy, I had the pleasure of visiting Budapest, the culturally-rich capital of Hungary. It is the land of gorgeous open-air bath houses, eccentric ruin bars and some of the heartiest, most comforting cuisine in all of Europe. The many high-calorie, meat-focused dishes that appear on menus across Budapest are…
Highlights of Manchester’s Annual Taco Tour
Few events throughout the granite state garner as much attention as Manchester’s Taco Tour, a festival devoted to the humble handheld meal. Now in it’s ninth year, the event features numerous area restaurants dishing out an original taco creation for $2 a piece. Attendees have the opportunity to vote for their favorites, with The Gyro…
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…
Dancing Lion Offers Other-Worldly Chocolate Experience
Chocolate is undoubtedly among the most beloved foods among people of all ages. It is also a complex food that can provide a diverse assemblage of favors and sensations. Nobody has a deeper understanding of this idea than the folks at Dancing Lion Chocolate in Manchester, NH. Physicist turned Master Chocolatier Richard Tango-Lowry opened this…
Tasting Tongue at El Rincon Zacatecano Taqueria
Mexican cuisine rivals pizza as the type of food that I most frequently crave. Although the bright, vibrant flavors of Mexico tend to be most enjoyable during the summer months, I find myself searching for enchiladas and tacos year-round, and many Americans likely feel the same way. I recently trekked out in below-freezing temperatures to…