Best of NH 2020 Food Odds and Ends

Not everything fits neatly into a category, but that doesn't mean you should pass up these winners, including your favorite new restaurant, family-friendly, outdoor and farm-to-table dining, plus gluten-free, vegetarian and healthy options

June 18, 2020

New Hampshire Magazine Staff,

The Tuscan Kitchen has quite the elaborate outdoor setup at its Salem location. Courtesy photo.

Editor’s Picks

Next-Level Tent Dining

by Erica Thoits
Starting in late May, restaurants around the state needed to get creative. With inside dining still prohibited, the only option was to expand outside. For some, this meant tents in parking lots. Going several steps beyond folding metal chairs is the Salem location of the Tuscan Kitchen, which managed to recreate a real restaurant atmosphere with twinkle lights, greenery, quality furniture and a large bar. tuscanbrands.com

Pickity Place in Mason. Photo by Jenn Bakos

Fairy Tale Dining

by Susanna Hargreaves
For those who wish to escape to a magical place reminiscent of a happy childhood bedtime story, there is Pickity Place in Mason. In the comfort of an old 1786 country cottage, guests are surrounded by a lovely garden filled with lavender, herbs, butterflies, flowers and fairies. No matter what time of year, this is the special place to bring your loved ones to celebrate. Every month, the chef crafts a new themed menu with such a lovely presentation that you will understand what it is like to live in a fairy tale. Dining at the Pickity Place is sure to become a treasured memory and tradition. Call or email for orders and future dining options, or to buy plants for your garden. pickityplace.com