Tag 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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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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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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The Dolphin Striker

I finally made it to The Dolphin Striker for dinner this past weekend, as I was lucky to be treated to dinner (thanks babe ).  We got a great seat by the window next to a model sailboat, where we … Continue reading

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The Dolphin Striker

The Dolphin Striker is one of the true institutions among Portsmouth restaurants and bars.  This shot captures the walkway as it was a couple weeks back, before the City began its Ceres Street improvement project.  The bricks have since been … Continue reading

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The Rosa | State Street

One of Portsmouth’s signs, with some neon flavor.  The Rosa restaurant located on State Street downtown.

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Portsmouth Rooftops & The Missing (Poco’s) Deck

Today’s double feature includes some Portsmouth rooftops (& an awful lot of chimneys from the vantage point of the High/Hanover Street Parking Garage) and the case of the missing deck. If you are like me and don’t (yet) have a … Continue reading

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Ristorante Massimo | Portsmouth, NH

Ristorante Massimo is often discussed by locals and foodies as the best “special occasion” restaurant and most romantic place for dinner.  It’s definitely on my list of places to visit, just waiting for an appropriate occasion. The building is next … Continue reading

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Jimmy LaPanza Lounge | Portsmouth Brewery

The Portsmouth Brewery has always been one of my favorite spots to grab a meal and/or a beverage in town, especially now that the cold weather is here and outdoor destinations will have to remain a memory until next spring. … Continue reading

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