The Cappies are here!
Welcome, dear readers, to the Concord Monitor and Concord Insider's first-ever Capital Area People's Preference awards issue. You've probably been anticipating it for a while, and frankly we can't blame you. The Cappies are pretty gosh darn exciting. In February, we asked the fine people of the Capital Region to tell us what they liked most about the area – from the food they eat to the dentists who clean...
Yummy snacks that won't break the bank
You’re in Concord and you’re starving. It’s right before payday, so your budget is limited to the crumpled $5 you found in the dryer this morning. We’re pleased to tell you, dear readers, that you don’t have to go hungry. Visit one of these establishments – all listed in the top 3 of the cheap eats category – and you’ll be dazzled by your options. Beefside (106 Manchester St.) If there’s one thing The Insider loves (besides Concord,...
Readers say the darndest things!
Democracy is a beautiful thing. When we asked you to tell us what you liked most about Concord, you had no qualms about being funny, snarky or making no sense at all. Here are some of the best responses we received. Even though they didn’t make it into the prestigious top three, they hold a special place in our hearts. Best place to meet people “Waiting at the Capitol Center for the Arts.” (Waiting for what? Your tickets? The show to...
Who knew the co-op was a good place to meet people?
Right behind the Barley House and Main Street, the Concord Cooperative Market, 24 S. Main St., took an honorable third place spot in the category “Best Place to Meet People.” I’ll be honest. I wasn’t entirely sure what that meant. Do you like the market because it provides a locale to catch up over coffee? Did you nominate it because you’re forever seeing people you know by the produce? Or do you go to the co-op in the hopes of...
