Here’s the lowdown on all things burgers
Who doesn’t love a good burger? In today’s get-up-and-go world, there isn’t always enough time in the day to sit down for a proper multicourse meal. When time is tight, you need something that’s quick and easy to eat that will still fill you up. Enter the burger, the official food of people on-the-go everywhere. The burger is the obvious go-to option when you need a quick bite, and Concord just so happens to have a few places where...
You can’t have burgers without French fries
Some things are just meant to be together – peanut butter and jelly, corned beef and cabbage, Ross and Rachel.And, of course, burgers and fries.While the meat and bread of the burger provide the bulk of the filling portion of the meal, the fries are the conduit that makes everything work. You can be sure that if somebody is selling a burger, you can get fries with that, too.Here’s a little sampling of some of the more intriguing...
We hit up the Big 3 for some signature burgers
There are so many great places to grab a burger in Concord, it can be pretty overwhelming sometimes.Whether you’re looking for something downtown or more in the sticks, whether you want something basic or fancy, there’s something for you at one of the plethora of local eateries in town.But since we are an equal opportunity publication, we felt bad about doing a whole issue on burgers while leaving out the three most successful burger...
You can also cook a tasty burger at home
Going out to eat is a nice treat. Just about all of us enjoy sitting down at a nice eating establishment and grabbing a tasty burger created by someone who’s paid to make tasty burgers.Unfortunately, sometimes the ol’ budget doesn’t allow for that. But if you’ve been craving that all-beef patty between two buns all day, what are you supposed to do now? We have a couple options; Go to either Quality Cash Market or Concord Beef and...
We went to Arnie’s Place on opening day
When Arnie’s Place opened for the season last Thursday, it seemed as though owner Tom Arnold had a hand in picking the weather.With temperatures in the 60s and not a cloud in the sky, it felt more like the middle of spring than a late February day. But no matter the weather, Arnold has opened the seasonal food and ice cream establishment the Thursday before school vacation for many years. It just so happened to be on the nicest day of...
Former sergeant to speak at Gibson’s
Sgt. 1st Class William Graser, U.S. Army (retired), will be at Gibson’s Bookstore on Saturday at 2 p.m. to discuss his book, Veterans’ Reflections: History Preserved.The military service of millions of Americans is reflected in Veterans’ Reflections, which puts you in the middle of the action of our nation’s wars. Through firsthand accounts of veterans who served during World War II, the Cold War, Korean War, Cuban Missile Crisis,...
The city cut down a swath of trees at Rollins
Last Thursday, a crew went to Rollins Park to cut down hundreds of pine trees in the area near the playground. About 200 red pines in the South End park were infected with tiny, invasive bugs called scales and were expected to die this year. The trees are being harvested along with an adjacent plantation of white pines, which were not infected with scales but were also cut down. The city council signed off on a plan in December...
Music is back in full swing at True Brew Barista
Music at True Brew Barista has never really “gone anywhere,” but the café/bar/ music venue wants you to know that it’s going all-out on that front from here on out. On Thursday nights, it’s all-original open mic featuring local celebrity Dusty Gray. Remember, no covers are allowed at True Brew, so this isn’t your ordinary open mic night. Then, there are Full-on Fridays, featuring some of the best local and nationally touring bands....
The Capitol Steps are coming to the Cap Center
Join CATCH Neighborhood Housing for a hilarious evening of political musical satire on Friday as the Capitol Steps return to the Capitol Center for the Arts.The Steps, a Washington D.C.-based comedy troupe that began as a group of Senate staffers, will present a show featuring songs from their newest album, What to Expect When You’re Electing. Their songs parody current events and the political climate, and include “The Leader is a...
Mandolin Festival returns to music school
Get excited mandolin fans – because the 15th annual March Mandolin Festival is this weekend, so you’ll have two chances to catch a killer show.The first concert is Friday at 7 p.m. at the Stone Church in Newmarket, which we understand is not in Concord, but the second mandolin showcase will take place here on Saturday at the Concord Community Music School, 23 Wall St.Saturday night’s concert will be held at 7:30 p.m. with tickets...
Who will be named the next Iron Chef Concord?
Cooking a nice dish is an art form, and that’s why only a small portion of the population can do it at a high level.Just about any of us can put together a meal, given the right mix of ingredients and time to prepare, but under the bright lights of competition, that’s where it would get a little tricky for us.Luckily, we weren’t asked to take part in the third annual Iron Chef Concord competition put on by GoodLife Programs &...
Donate a basket for the Easter Eggstravaganza
Unlike most holidays, we never really know when Easter is going to be celebrated from year to year. Some years it’s in March and others April.So we decided to look it up, and learned that Easter is celebrated on the first Sunday following the full moon after the vernal equinox on March 21. In other words, Easter can be observed anywhere between March 22 and April 25.Just an FYI, Easter will be on April 16 this year, but before the...
On Display: The work of Valerie Hird at McGowan Fine Art
Valerie Hird has traveled all over the world – and all you have to do is look at her art to see it. “Dreaming of Another World, Nomadic Reflections” is the latest exhibit at McGowan Fine Art, a solo show of Hird’s work. Traveling through the East and Central Asia, Hird documented the stories of these nomadic people and their cultures. Her work portrays the people, landscape and the unique visual language she came across. The show will...
GoodLife is hosting a food drive for the SPCA
It’s well known that many people out there need help when it comes to putting food on the table.We sure wish that wasn’t the case, but that is unfortunately the reality of life.Local food drives do a great job of helping bring awareness – and much needed supplies –in the fight to keep everyone fed.But, you might not always think about the fact that there are lots of animals out there in need of food, especially at the Pope Memorial...
Bulletin Board
Bow Mills offering Lenten Luncheons Bow Mills United Methodist Church, 505 South St., Bow, is hosting a Lenten Luncheon series sponsored by the Greater Concord Interfaith Council. Luncheons are held on Thursdays, March 9, 16, 23, 30, and April 6, from noon to 1 p.m. with different speakers each series. The March 9 talk features Peter Evers, CEO of Riverbend Community Mental Health Center and Co-Chair of Change Direction N.H. Ticket...
This Week in Concord History
Feb. 28, 1894: At Sewalls Falls, George and Charles Page of the Page Belting Co. open the second hydroelectric dam of its kind in the United States. The powerhouse is equipped with four 2,300-volt, 225-kilowatt generators driven by leather belts from reaction-wheel water turbines. Sewalls Falls will generate power until 1968. Feb. 28, 2003: Two men have been charged with brutally beating a McDonald’s night janitor earlier in...
Book of the Week: ‘Family Plot’
The Family PlotCherie Priest2016, 368 pagesFiction Chuck Dutton is living on the financial edge. His business, Music City Salvage, is about to go under and with it his family’s livelihood unless he can sell some of his stock. Enter Augusta Withrow, with an offer he really should refuse: a grand family estate about to go under the wrecking ball, in a remote location, with a troubled history. Falling to temptation, Chuck sends his...
