Of Note

Boynton's Taproom has opened at 155 Dow St. in Manchester's Millyard in the same building as Fratello's, but with a separate entrance. The beautiful third floor space was a training facility for bartenders some 10 years ago, but it has been unoccupied for the last several. Now, a state-of-the-art sound system has been added, and the room will be open as a comedy and entertainment facility serving tapas-style food and a good selection of wine and beer. Visit www.boyntonstaproom.com to view the Friday night offerings. The room is also available for private functions. (603) 623-7778

Liz's Bakery, featuring Mexican and American pastries and breads, is open at 915 Elm St. in Manchester. She offers breakfast, lunch and dinner seven days a week with salads and sandwiches, too. (603) 232-0360

The 3C's Cozy Culinary Caf' is open in the Millyard at 90 Dow St., near the former location of Tiny Totland, offering breakfast, lunch and dinner, plus heat n' eat meals. www.cozyculinarycafe.com

Fantastic Fortunes has moved to Rollinsford from Maine. They have created a line of cookies that are shaped like fortune cookies, but dipped in dark, milk or white chocolate and topped off with more chocolate, colorful candy sprinkles, sliced almonds or crunchy toffee pieces. And oh, they are huge ' the size of a grapefruit.  www.fantasticfortunecookies.com

The new seafood market, Free Range Fish and Lobster, is open in the former location of Ritz Camera, 885 Second St. in Manchester. Owners are getting their stock from Portland, Maine. Visit www.freerangefish.com to see the specials of the day.

The Seedling Caf' in Nashua has been sold by Josh and Danielle Enright, and they have purchased the former French Bistro space in Milford. Their new restaurant will be called the Rustic Leaf Bistro with a motto of 'From Seed to Table.' A monthly Farmers' Table will showcase local growers. They have expanded the dining area and plam tohave the venue open for lunch, dinner and brunch in early December.

Always wanted to run a diner? The Red Arrow is actively seeking franchisees. Visit www.redarrowdiner.com for more details.

Frederick's Pastries Christmas gingerbread village will be ready for viewing on November 25 at the 109 Rte. 101A, Amherst location.

Black Trumpet Bistro in Portsmouth is offering three-course meals for $21 every Sunday through Thursday until May 31. Tuesday's menu is all vegetarian. www.blacktrumpetbistro.com

Open for Thanksgiving Day dinner: CR Sparks, Bedford, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., (603) 647-7275
Hanover Street Chophouse, Manchester, (603) 644-2467
Wentworth by the Sea Hotel and Spa, New Castle, buffet in the grand ballroom or enjoy the intimate dining room. For reservations, call (603) 373-6566 or (603) 422-7322 or visit www.wentworth.com.

Feeling like a Winning Chef? The Food Network is accepting application for its 'Chopped' program. Find the applications at www.foodnetwork.com/chopped.

Events

December 1: Wentworth by the Sea Hotel and Spa in New Castle makes a festive occasion of turning on the tiny white lights that outline the hotel's Victorian towers. A free family event from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m, that features strolling carolers, a horse-drawn carriage with Santa, the Portsmouth High School Marching Band Ensemble, glittering ice sculptures, costumed members of the Great Bay Ballet "An 1836 Portsmouth Nutcracker" cast and complimentary holiday refreshments.
December 5: Seacoast Eat Local Winter Market will be hosted at Wentworth Greenhouses at 141 Rollins Rd. in Rollinsford, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

December 5: Harney & Sons Tea Tasting and Inns Tour from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. will feature John Harney, owner of Harney & Sons Teas, along with son Mike, signing books and sharing their wonderful teas. Enjoy a self-guided holiday tour of area inns, each serving six different Harney tea blends along with a light snack. Highland Lake Inn is one of the participants. A portion of the proceeds benefits the NH Food Bank. Purchase of a lodging package will guarantee you tickets to the event. After November 23 day tour tickets are available for purchase at (603) 938-5253.

December 5 & 17: Stonewall Farm in Keene will hold indoor Holiday Markets from noon to 4 p.m. www.stonewallfarm.org 

December 5: Lindt chocolate and wine pairing at Jewell Towne Vineyards, noon to 5 p.m. Free

December 19: The Newmarket Farmers Market Holiday Market will be held inside the Stone Church on Zions Hill from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.