Best of NH 2025 Food Odds and Ends

Here's a look at NH's hottest new restaurant, where to find gluten-free and vegetarian options as well as the best spot for gourmet-to-go

June 23, 2025

New Hampshire Magazine Staff,

Editor’s Picks

Scratch Made, Tallow Fried

Tinos Kitchen + Bar

Tinos Kitchen + Bar in Hampton is rooted in the belief that food should nourish and satisfy — body and soul. The Mediterranean-inspired restaurant serves wood-fired food and craft cocktails that are ingredient-driven, seasonal and entirely scratch-made. They fry exclusively in beef tallow, further encapsulating their “make people feel good” mentality. tinosnh.com

Elevated Experiences

Take your next catering event, corporate event or dining experience to the next level at Elevated Eats. Chef and owner Jonathan Vogt, who touts attention to detail and a passion for using the best seasonal ingredients, brings his 15 years of hospitality experience to every dish he makes. Elevated Eats’ wide variety of options, from salads to side dishes to tasty hors d’oeuvres and delectable desserts, will leave you wanting more. elevatedeatsnh.com

Spanish Peanut Butter

You can stop chasing windmills trying to find the perfect peanut butter. As the new “don” of peanut butter, Don Quixote Peanut Butter in Walpole offers a tasty twist on an old classic. By using Spanish peanuts, Don Quixote Peanut Butter is full of antioxidants, with a rich, robust peanut flavor. donqpeanutbutter.com

Mobile Food

StrEATz

The award-winning food trailer StrEATz in North Woodstock, which opened for the season Memorial Day weekend, smokes locally-sourced brisket and pork on-site and make their own dressings, sauces and sides. Gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan options abound. In cooler months, StrEATz becomes a pop-up eatery with takeout and dine-in options at Maple Haven Campground in North Woodstock (not bad for a food truck). Check their Facebook and Instagram pages for their specials menu, which they post daily. streatzmobilefood.com