Category Archives: Restaurants

The Press Room & A New Project

The Press Room is a staple in Portsmouth’s music/bar scene, as often highlighted over at The Beer Drinking Report, and it’s one of the few places that continues to bring live music to guests. It had a good atmosphere despite … Continue reading

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A Snowy Weekend in Portsmouth

The weekend brought plenty of grey skies and snow. Here are a few scenes from around town for your viewing pleasure (without the cold). On Saturday night I ventured out to the Portsmouth Brewery for some good beer and a … Continue reading

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The Spiral Stairs of Poco’s

As the Poco’s deck continues to undergo its makeover, the old spiral fire escape on the back of the building remains unchanged. Below is a broader shot of the decks in warmer times with the spiral stairs visible to the … Continue reading

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Sunset in Portsmouth | From the Parking Garage Roofdeck

Sometime when you’re out for a walk around Portsmouth, make a point to walk over to the parking garage on High/Hanover Streets and head towards the roof. The view is from a distinctive locale that provides sights you just can’t … Continue reading

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The Decks are Closed for Winter

The Decks are one of the busiest places in all of Portsmouth on a hot summer afternoon, but in the middle of December, they’re snow covered and quiet as the city continues with its improvement projects to the walkways and … Continue reading

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Jumpin Jay’s Fish Cafe | Congress Street

I tend to spend more time closer to Market Square, Bow Street and the waterfront, so I decided it was time to head over to Congress Street to see what I might find to shoot. I’ve always been drawn to … Continue reading

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The Rockingham & The Library Restaurant | State Street Portsmouth, NH

BUY PRINT HERE The Rockingham is a historic brick building located on State Street, which I’ve written more about along with a sunset shot that can be viewed here:  THE ROCKINGHAM | STATE STREET Do yourself a favor and click … Continue reading

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Ri Ra | Portsmouth, NH

For the next few weeks I’m renting a 14mm (very wide angle) lens, so I thought what better place to test it out than in Ri Ra to get a real flavor of the restaurant and its historic dome. For … Continue reading

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A Ceres Street Update

Despite being closed for the season, the Decks along the waterfront are still seeing plenty of activity. The first shot hints at the new drainage and stonework below – as seen in the 2nd shot. The River House’s deck (seen … Continue reading

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The Oar House

I went for a quick walk in the cold New Hampshire air after work. The lights of the Martingale Wharf building look beautiful at night shimmering inside the structure and reflecting off the water now that work on the building … Continue reading

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