The Hippo

The Hippo NH's largest publication. We cover food, music, movies, arts and things to do in Southern NH. Miss your paper? No worries!

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https://hippopress.com/digital-library/ The Hippo covers Southern New Hampshire's Merrimack Valley. From development to profiles of people and answering the vexing questions of where to go and what to do, Hippo provides Southern New Hampshire's active adults the only dedicated food, music, movie and arts coverage and its state's largest listings section of things to do. Hippo also

offers a comprehensive guide of children's activities and volunteer opportunities in each week's paper.

Apples! Strawberries! Blueberries! Cherries! Pumpkins! Vote for your favorite Pick-Your-Own farm in our 2025 reader's po...
02/19/2025

Apples! Strawberries! Blueberries! Cherries! Pumpkins! Vote for your favorite Pick-Your-Own farm in our 2025 reader's poll. Go to Hippopress.com or link to the survey at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Hippo2025

Mind & BodyCheck out https://hippopress.com/ to read about local food and events or download our always free E-Edition f...
02/19/2025

Mind & Body
Check out https://hippopress.com/ to read about local food and events or download our always free E-Edition from our Digital Library
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on the cover
10 Karate lessons (and other forms of martial arts) aren’t just for kids. John Fladd looks at picking up martial arts at any age and what the benefits might be. Photo at right and on the cover: Lenny Demers of Kenpo Academy of Self Defense in Londonderry (courtesy photo).

Also on the cover Vote now! It’s time to make your voice heard on the spot that serves the best steak dinner, serves the hottest manicures and serves serious fashion lewks. Voting in Hippo’s Best of 2025 readers’ poll is happening now, get your picks in at hippopress.com.

Michael Witthaus talks to Shawn Barker about his show “The Man in Black: A Tribute to Johnny Cash” coming to Nashua Center for the Arts on Sunday, Feb. 23. See the story on page 26.

86 Dates Check out https://hippopress.com/ to read about local food and events or download our always free E-Edition fro...
02/12/2025

86 Dates
Check out https://hippopress.com/ to read about local food and events or download our always free E-Edition from our Digital Library
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On the cover
10 Whether you’re planning a date with your sweetie for Valentine’s Day (which is, like, now — Friday, Feb. 14), an outing with a buddy or a get-to-know-you activity with someone new, we’ve got some ideas (86 of them) for places and happenings that can offer you new experiences, fun activities for two or even a little adventure.

Also on the cover
Have you voted? Vote now for best ice cream, best spa and best bookstore! Voting is open in Hippo’s Best of 2025 readers poll now through Feb. 28. See hippopress.com.

In this week’s food section, John Fladd finds out about the new Manchester eatery, Rock n Roll Meatballs (see page 20).

Dreaming of warmer weather when you can get the bicycle out of the basement? Which trail/bike spot will you be hitting f...
02/11/2025

Dreaming of warmer weather when you can get the bicycle out of the basement? Which trail/bike spot will you be hitting first? Let us know in the Hippo's Best of 2025 Reader's Poll at Hippopress.com
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Hippo2025

02/10/2025

Do you support new restaurants in your area? What's the best new place you've tried recently? Let our Hippo readers know in the Best of 2025 Reader's Poll at Hippopress.com.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Hippo2025

02/08/2025

Weekend = Doughnuts!
Where do you go for the tastiest, fluffiest, most delicious doughnuts? Whether it's traditional or crazy flavors, let us know your favorite in the Hippo's Best of 2025 Reader's Poll!
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Hippo2025

The Granite Senior Journal is out for February/March! Find it in grocery stores where the Hippo is distributed or read i...
02/06/2025

The Granite Senior Journal is out for February/March! Find it in grocery stores where the Hippo is distributed or read it online at hippopress.com/granite-senior-journal/

Cover it in chocolate Check out https://hippopress.com/ to read about local food and events or download our always free ...
02/05/2025

Cover it in chocolate
Check out https://hippopress.com/ to read about local food and events or download our always free E-Edition from our Digital Library
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On the cover
What’s better than a delicious strawberry or cookie? A strawberry or cookie (or salty pecan cluster with caramel or even a spicy Cheeto) covered in chocolate! In this week’s issue, John Fladd looks into the transformative power of covering tasty stuff in chocolate to make it even tastier. He gets advice from the experts on buying (cough, Valentine’s Day, cough) and making your own chocolate treats.

Also on the cover Which restaurant serves the best Indian food? Where can you find a great cookie? Who does a great steak? Answer these delicious questions and more in Hippo’s Best of 2025, our annual readers’ poll. Find a link to the survey at hippopress.com.

It’s good weekend for music. Michael Witthaus talks to Chris Nelson of Lotus Land, which is playing Friday and Saturday at Tupelo (page 26). Find more ticketed shows in the Concert listings (page 30). Or just chill out with a band playing a local brewery or restaurant — find music daily in the Music This Week listing on page 27.

Best happy hour hangout? Prettiest cupcakes? Butt-kicking-est fitness instructor? Best new restaurant? So many awesome c...
02/02/2025

Best happy hour hangout? Prettiest cupcakes? Butt-kicking-est fitness instructor? Best new restaurant? So many awesome categories!
Show your love for your favorite independent businesses in Southern NH.
Vote in the Hippo's Reader's Poll here https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Hippo2025

Walk in winterCheck out https://hippopress.com/ to read about local food and events or download our always free E-Editio...
01/29/2025

Walk in winter
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On the cover
10 It’s cold, sure, but you can still hit the trail. Zachary Lewis talks to experts about hiking in winter, the gear you may need and the birds you could spot along the way. Photo above by Matt Larson.

Also on the cover Tacos, coffee, ice cream, doughnuts — vote for the best of all the best stuff in our Best of 2025 Hippo readers’ poll. Vote now at hippopress.com.

And check out this week’s food section, which is full of tasty stuff. John Fladd finds out about Sunstone Brewery Co. and its Viking vibes, Soel Sistas’ customers paying it forward and how to make a tres leches cake from the owner of Bittersweet Bake Shoppe. It all starts on page 20.

01/28/2025

Waffles! Eggs! Pancakes! Bacon! Where do you go when you're craving a good breakfast?
Vote for your favorite NH breakfast place in our Reader's Poll at hippopress.com

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Inventive Cocktails
Inventive Cocktails

Happy Friday! Where are you going for a fun, favorite cocktail? Let us know in the Hippo's reader's poll at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Hippo2025

Bringing the Heat
Bringing the Heat

Who's got the HEAT? Vote in the Hippo's Readers Poll at Hippopress.com. www.surveymonkey.com/r/Hippo2025 #nhrestaurants #nhfoodies #hippobestof2025

Best NH Brewery
Best NH Brewery

Beer Lovers! Vote for your favorite NH brewery in Hippo's Best of 2025 Reader's Poll! Go to hippopress.com or find the survey at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Hippo2025

New Eatery
New Eatery

Do you support new restaurants in your area? What's the best new place you've tried recently? Let our Hippo readers know in the Best of 2025 Reader's Poll at Hippopress.com. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Hippo2025 #nhlocalbusiness #hippobestof2025 #NHEatsLocal #nhfoodies

Locally made doughnuts
Locally made doughnuts

Weekend = Doughnuts! Where do you go for the tastiest, fluffiest, most delicious doughnuts? Whether it's traditional or crazy flavors, let us know your favorite in the Hippo's Best of 2025 Reader's Poll! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Hippo2025 #nhlocalbusiness #hippobestof2025

Reader's Poll - NH Ski
Reader's Poll - NH Ski

For those of us who think snow is fun... What's your go-to ski (or snowboard!) place? Let us know in the Hippo's Best of 2025 Reader's Poll! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Hippo2025 #nhskiing #nhsnow #hippobestof2025 #nhwinters

Waffles! Eggs! Pancakes! Bacon! Where do you go when you're craving a good breakfast? Vote for your favorite NH breakfast place in our Reader's Poll at hippopress.com

The Perfect Coffee
The Perfect Coffee

Enjoy a hot coffee at your favorite coffee shop while you fill out the Hippo's 2025 Reader's Poll! Go to https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Hippo2025

Music lovers! What's you're favorite local NH record store? Vote in one this year's new categories in the Hippo's Best of 2025 Reader's Poll! Go to Hippopress.com to find the survey.

Veggie Love
Veggie Love

Which NH restaurant has the best veggies? Let us know in the Hippo's Best of 2025 Reader's Poll. Head to Hippopress.com to find the survey.

Favorite Bookstore
Favorite Bookstore

It's that time of year! Hippo's Best of 2025 Reader's Poll is open! Go to hippopress.com to find the survey link and vote for your favorite New Hampshire businesses.

Best Ice Cream
Best Ice Cream

Got to Hippopress.com to find our Best of 2025 reader's survey and make sure you tell us where to go for the best ice cream in New Hampshire!

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