Let’s do takeout

 The Puritan Backroom Restaurant - Best of the Best

245 Hooksett Road, Manchester, 669-6890, puritanbackroom.com

A Manchester institution, The Puritan Backroom Restaurant has a separate takeout facility where all the menu items diners have come to know and love for generations can be ordered, from its famous fried chicken tenders to multiple flavors of its homemade ice cream.

 Goldenrod Drive-In Restaurant

1681 Candia Road, Manchester, 623-9469, goldenrodrestaurant.com

Open seven days a week year-round, Goldenrod has been in business since 1951, offering more than two dozen flavors of ice cream in addition to menu staples like burgers, sandwiches, french fries and seafood plates.

 Lilac Blossom Restaurant

650 Amherst St., Nashua, 886-8420; 385 E. Dunstable Road, Nashua, 8889588; lilacblossom.us

With two locations on opposite ends of Nashua, Lilac Blossom has been a longtime favorite for its made-to-order Chinese cuisine, featuring everything from classic beef, pork and chicken dishes to soups, boneless spare ribs and steamed dumplings.

 Troy's Fresh Kitchen & Juice Bar

4 Orchard View Drive, No. 6, Londonderry, 965-3411, troysfreshkitchen.com

Troy’s is 100 percent dairy-free and gluten-free, offering smoothies, freshpressed juices, grain bowls, grilled wraps, breakfast scrambles and a variety of other menu items in a quick-service environment.

 Dos Amigos Burritos

26 N. Main St., Concord, 410-4161, dosamigosburritos.com

This popular fast-casual Mexican restaurant has been open in downtown Concord since May 2007. Dos Amigos is known for its customizable menu options that include tacos, burritos, quesadillas, bowls and more.

 Thai Food Connection

1069 Elm St., Manchester, 935-7257, thaifoodconnection.com

The menu features a variety of authentic Thai dishes like soups, curries, appetizers, entrees and street foods, all of which showcase the diversity of flavors and options available from within the country.

 Pressed Cafe

216 S. River Road, Bedford, 606-2746, pressedcafe.com

Pressed Cafe, a local chain known for its scratch-made menu of paninis, sandwiches, smoothies and bowls as well as some items with a Middle Eastern flair, opened its fourth and newest New Hampshire location with a drive-thru and a full bar.

 KC’s Rib Shack

837 Second St., Manchester, 627-7427, ribshack.net

Since opening in 1998, KC’s Rib Shack has been a local staple for its hickorysmoked ribs, beef brisket, pulled pork and a variety of other barbecue favorites.

 Smoke Shack Cafe

226 Rockingham Road, Londonderry, 404-2178, smokeshackcafe.com

In addition to its smoked meats, many of which are available as combo plates or sandwiches, Smoke Shack Cafe offers everything from fresh salads and sides to sliders, tacos and flatbread pizzas.

New Hampshire Pizza Co.

76 N. Main St., Concord, 333-2125, newhampshirepizzaco.com

Although it’s best-known for its brick-oven artisan pizzas, New Hampshire Pizza Co. also features salads, brunch items, cocktails and homemade ice cream, with the overall focus of highlighting locally produced ingredients.

 The Farm Bar & Grille

1181 Elm St., Manchester, 641-3276, farmbargrille.com/menu-manchester

Make a meal out of starters such as BBQ nachos, Thai lettuce wraps, wings, with your choice of sauces, pretzels with beer cheese or beer-battered pickles. Or check out the salads, flatbreads, burgers, sandwiches & wraps or land and sea entrees such as fish tacos, fajitas or cast iron mac.