Welcome to one of our tastiest issues ever
So if the mouth-watering slices of pepperoni on the cover didn’t give it away, this here issue is chock full of information about pizza. It could very well go down as one of the tastiest Insiders in history. We love pizza and we know that most – if not all – of you feel the same about the saucy, cheesy creation. So we figured why not get out there in typical Insider fashion and cover the different aspects of a meal that can really...
Video: The Super Dominator is one really big pizza
It’s time for dinner and you have a lot of hungry mouths to feed, and you don’t feel like cooking. What do you do? Well, if you’re feeling a bit adventurous, why not test your squad’s eating abilities against Donatello’s Super Dominator? The 28-inch, $26.99 creation by owner Bob Boisvert originally began as a bit of a joke. “We decided to come up with a large pizza that was bigger than pretty much anyone had around here,” he said....
Who has the best slice of pizza in Greater Concord?
Go ahead, find us someone who doesn’t like pizza. And even if you’re among the rare few who don’t “like” or even “love” pizza, odds are you’d grab a slice if it was sitting on the table in front of you. We challenge you to prove us wrong.So, with the understanding that everyone is a fan of the most recognizable round food in the world, we have the perfect event for all the pizza connoisseurs out there: Welcome to the inaugural Greater...
Let’s take a nuanced look at gas station pizza in Concord
When you think about a tasty, filling lunch or dinner, you probably immediately think of gas stations, right?No?Well, you should.At the Insider, we’re no strangers to gas station food – in fact, we’re borderline connoisseurs of it. That’s why we felt it was necessary to hit up a few of them for the sake of this pizza-themed issue. While the mere thought of eating hot food from a place whose primary business is selling gasoline and...
Looking to order a pie? We’ve got it covered
Let’s not beat around the bush: There are a lot of places to get a pizza in Concord. It’s hard enough deciding what to order, let alone where to order from. So we took the liberty of creating a comprehensive list of pizza shops – both local and chain – where you can grab a pie. That way, when you decide to get some slices for the family (or just yourself), you can have plenty of information at your fingertips. Enjoy! Basil...
Go Try It: Make your own (mostly) healthy pizza at home
There’s an age-old debate that rages in households and cafeterias all over the world – is pizza good or bad for you?On one hand, one could argue that it is indeed a health food – it contains vegetables (tomato sauce), dairy (cheese), bread (crust) and often meat. On the other hand, one could argue that all those things are bad for you – after all, does Tom Brady do tomatoes (nightshades) or dairy?It’s all about perspective, we...
Have pizza for breakfast, courtesy of Cimo’s South End Deli
When it comes to pizza, there’s no such thing as too much – or too early.If you’ve spent your life indulging in pizza at lunch or dinner time, you haven’t been doing it entirely wrong, but you haven’t exactly been doing it right, either.We’re talking about the most important meal of the day – breakfast. And since pizza is basically the most important meal in general, it only makes sense to have pizza for breakfast.At Cimo’s South End...
We talked to some local foodies about pizza
We’ve all eaten enough pizza (we’d like to think) that we consider ourselves experts in the field. At the very least, we know what we like and don’t like. And really, is there such thing as a truly bad piece of pizza? Even if it’s not great, it’s still pizza.Although when it comes to flavor palates, we’re not on the same level as those who spend their days coming up with new recipes, creating amazing dishes and dissecting, discussing...
NHTI’s Winter Fling was a swingin’ good time
NHTI’s 8th annual Winter Fling fundraiser, featuring the Dancing with the Concord Stars competition, took place at the college Saturday. Ten couples coached by professional instructors from area dance schools showed off their waltz, hip hop, jazz and tango skills. The event helped raise money for the school’s President’s Fund for Excellence. Prizes given out at the end of the event included: Most Creative: Jenna Borbidge and Kevin...
Live music, theater and movie listings for Concord
It’s a pretty eclectic week on the entertainment front around here. We have bar bands aplenty, some Oscar front-runners showing at Red River and a Shakespeare masterpiece making its debut at Hatbox Theatre.Here’s a look at the week ahead: Music Tuesday Craig Fahey will perform at Hermanos Cocina Mexicana at 6:30 p.m.Wednesday Mike Morris will play at Hermanos at 6:30 p.m. Open Jam Night at Area 23 will get going at 7:30 p.m. All you...
NHTI to host wheelchair basketball game fundraiser Thursday
For the 16th straight year, members of the NHTI community will come together to raise money for the Zech DeVits Memorial Equipment Fund.And since each of the previous 15 fundraising events have involved what can only be described as a very entertaining game of wheelchair basketball, there’s no reason to change things up now.On Thursday at 4 p.m., members of the NHTI faculty and staff, along with players from event sponsors Granite...
From the Crowd: ‘The Shape of Water’ a strange, familiar trip
Stop me if you’ve heard this one before: A group of powerful men discover a strange beast. They fear it and ultimately want it killed. A shy outcast sees through the rough exterior and learns to love said beast.It’s not Beauty and the Beast or Swamp Thing, it’s The Shape of Water, nominated for 13 Academy Awards, one shy of the all-time record set by Titanic, La La Land and All About Eve. This movie has been highly praised for being...
A trio of bookish events at Gibson’s Bookstore this week
There’s a trio of author events at Gibson’s bookstore in the next week, which means you have three chances to learn something. Check these out: Masheri Chappelle Kicking off Black History Month, Gibson’s Bookstore is pleased to present New Hampshire Writers’ Project Chairwoman Masheri Chappelle’s new fantastical historical fiction novel, The Oracle Files: Escape. Cursed by her mother at age 6, Elizabeth Beeson Chase is forced to...
Tasty Brews: 603 Wood Devil double IPA
It had been far too long since our last mission to find a tasty brew in Concord, so for this special pizza edition, we figured it would only be right if we did one now.We were downtown last week and had the urge to get under ground to escape the freezing rain, and as luck would have it, Penuche’s was open. We went down the stairs and took a gander at the draft selections before choosing something we’d never seen before: 603 Brewery’s...
League’s show presented a unique challenge
The League of N.H. Craftsmen is always coming up with new and inventive ways to challenge its juried members. And for its latest show that opened earlier this month, it likely caused a few sleepless nights. As you probably know, a lot of creative minds thrive on the use of color, but this show called for pieces to use black, white and shades inbetween – with only a pop of color when needed. The end result is Black and White Encore,...
Watch Fritz Lang’s ‘M’ with an original score
There are certain things that enhance a film watching experience.There’s the popcorn and candy, the visual effects, the music and so on. And this Friday evening, as part of the NHTI Film Society’s Friday Night Film Series, you can add hearing a live original score to that list.The film society is kicking off its spring portion of the series with a musical accompaniment thanks to an original score written for Fritz Lang’s M.M was...
CRTC’s Mayotte brought home a big award
Concord Regional Technical Center Automotive Technology teacher Scott Mayotte has been recognized as one of the top skilled trades teachers in the country in the annual Harbor Freight Tools for Schools national competition.Mayotte was one of 10 finalists from across the country representing skilled trades such as construction, automotive, architecture, manufacturing and marine systems technology. There were three $100,000 first-place...
If you love the arts, Concord is the place to be
Concord is home to lots of great locations to see some incredible art. That means at any given time, on any given day, there will be a wide range of work on display all over the city. It’s hard keeping track of all the shows, hours you can view them and how long they’ll be around, so we’ve compiled this trusty list for you, so you can concentrate on checking out the art. McGowan Love, Lust & Desire X Through: Feb. 16 Opening...
On the Road: The Sartorellis took us to Sweden for eight days
During an eight-day visit to Alstermo, Sweden, to celebrate the Christmas holiday with family, Michael and Christine Sartorelli, along with daughter Annie and granddaughter Violet, brought The Insider to a market square in Malmö, Sweden. The Sartorelli’s reported that the temperature in Sweden was consistently warmer than it was back home, and also unlike the white Christmas we received back home, as there was no snow on the ground in...
Book of the Week: ‘Ghost of an Innocent Man’
Ghost of the Innocent Man: A True Story of Trial and RedemptionBenjamin Rachlin2017, 344 pagesNonfiction Ghost of the Innocent Man marks the publishing debut of Benjamin Rachlin, a native of Concord.Ghost presents the story of Willie J. Grimes, a man wrongfully convicted of rape in 1988 who, despite repeated attempts to appeal his case, serves more than two decades in prison. Quiet, good-natured and steadfast in his innocence, Grimes...
Bulletin Board
Zoning ordinance overhaul meeting The City of Concord is undertaking an overhaul of its zoning ordinance. The public kick-off meeting for the project will be held Feb. 7 from 6 to 8 p.m. in City Council Chambers. All are welcome to come and participate. The new ordinance will be an engaging, illustrated document that will clearly guide new development with a “character-based” approach to zoning regulation. The project is intended to...
This Week in Concord History
Jan. 30, 2000: As many as 5,000 of the names on Concord’s voter rolls shouldn’t be there, the Monitor reports. The extra names include people who have moved away or died, as well as people who are listed more than once. “We have about 24,000 registered voters,” City Clerk Sharon Dery says, “but I think we’re closer to having about 19,000.” Jan. 30, 2002: Here’s a good reason to watch more television and eat more candy, the Monitor...
