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Friday, August 23, 2013
NEWS
The New Hampshire
CAM JOHNSON/STAFF
Young’s Restaurant will be serving dinner, starting this fall, on Thursday through Saturday, with its hours being from 4 to 9 p.m.
CAM JOHNSON/STAFF
Wildcat Transit offer students a chance to travel to the surrounding communities of Newmarket, Dover and Portsmouth for free with a student ID, providing freshmen a chance to get out of Durham.
Explore the Seacoast area Wildcat Transit buses offers free transportation By KEN JOHNSON STAFF WRITER
A vibrant array of shows, concerts, athletic events and parties make UNH an exciting school to attend, but great memories are made off campus as well. Leaving Durham via Wildcat Transit is a breath of fresh air and an opportunity to see what the Seacoast area has to offer. The best part? With a UNH student ID, traveling to the neighboring towns of Dover, Newington, and Portsmouth is free. The buses service these destinations several times each day, and there are convenient stops throughout campus. Routes 3A and 3B visit the town of Dover, which has a very walk-able downtown area with a variety of stores, along with an amazing view of the Cocheco River waterfall. If you’re in the mood for pizza, head to LaFesta Brick and Brew, which is on Central Avenue. It’s a popular haunt among students, probably due to the wide variety of fresh specialty pizzas and generous portions. If pizza isn’t your thing, there’s Dos Amigos Burritos right across the street. Dos Amigos offers delicious burritos, tacos, quesadillas, and salads with an assortment of fillers and sides, all for more than reasonable prices. The Farm Bar and Grille is also a great choice for dining. Burgers, sandwiches, pizza, seafood: The Farm has it all. After you’re sampled all of the restaurants, visit the Garrison Hill Tower, a 76-foot-tall observatory that offers beautiful panoramic views of Dover and the vicinity. And, if you’re looking for some recreation, check out the Dover Bowl on Central Street. There is Rock N’ Bowl on Friday and Saturday nights, and the center also boasts an arcade and a sports bar. Routes 4A and 4B service the towns of Newington and Portsmouth. A well-known spot in Durham, Wagon Hill Farm, is easily accessible via Route 4. The 139acre property is owned by the town, and students are welcome to have picnics, go kayaking, or to visit
the small beach overlooking Great Bay. There are several trails to explore as well, and the hill is covered with students sledding in the winter. Don’t have a sled? Get creative! There are stops at the Fox Run Mall and The Crossings at Fox Run Mall, which offer a plethora of shopping options. You can find all of your favorite stores from home here, as well as discount stores and shops unique to the area. Regal Cinema is located at The Crossings at Fox Run Mall, and offers 15 screens with RPX sound and RealD 3D on select showings. The route also goes to Market Square in downtown Portsmouth, which offers an array of eclectic shopping options along with quaint eateries, including three long-standing Portsmouth institutions: Moe’s Italian Sandwiches on Daniel Street, Gilly’s on Fleet Street (which is especially good for late night eats), and Annabelle’s Ice Cream on Ceres Street. A block away from the Market Square stop is a hidden gem for lovers of sweet treats. Random Acts of Sweetness on State Street, offers an ever-changing array of cupcakes. Flavors vary by the day, and can even change throughout the day. The store posts their starting daily flavor lineup on their Facebook page every morning. For unique shopping, the Macro shops offer a variety of items that you won’t find anywhere else. Macro Polo and Macroscopic, both on Market Street, offer quirky gifts and home and body products. Macro Unleashed, on Ceres Street, offers unique pet products. Bull Moose Music, on bustling Congress Street, offers an amazing variety of often inexpensive CDs, DVDs, and video games. Nearby Prescott Park offers some picturesque views of the Pisacataqua River. Stop by one of the downtown merchants, purchase a bite to eat and enjoy the view. Just down the street from Prescott Park are quaint, historic houses scattered around Portsmouth that are available for touring. Strawbery Banke, the historic
neighborhood on Hancock Street, offers 10 acres of historic homes and exhibits for history aficionados. For students looking to get a different view of the Seacoast, Portsmouth Harbor Cruises, found on Ceres Street, offers harbor, Isles of Shoals and evening/sunset/lights cruises until the end of October. The cruises restart for the season in May. For nightlife, the Market Square stop has a variety of restaurants and bars. The astounding variety and amount of restaurants and bars available in downtown Portsmouth was recently featured in The Chicago Tribune. For entertainment, there are two theaters: the Seacoast Repertory Theatre and the Players’ Ring Theatre. The former, located on Bow Street, offers main stage shows along with various other events throughout the year. The Players’ Ring Theatre, on Marcy Street, tends to offer more offbeat productions, with a more local focus, than The Seacoast Repertory Theatre. The Thirsty Moose and the Portsmouth Brewery are great choices for nighttime dining, but make sure you get there early because they fill up fast. If you’re looking for fancier and more expensive fare, The Dolphin Striker is the best bet. Its nautical atmosphere perfectly compliments the New England-inspired menu. Route 5 goes to the town of Newmarket, home of The Stone Church on Granite Street. This popular music venue has a Bluegrass Jam on Tuesday nights, trivia on Wednesday night, Irish music sometimes followed by electronic dance music on Thursday and an open mic night on Sunday. There also special events during the weekend. Some events at The Stone Church are 18+ while others are 21+, so be sure to check before going. Whatever you choose to do, expand your knowledge of the area beyond Durham. Hop on the bus, visit the beautiful Seacoast area, and find some favorite spots of your own.
Young’s opens for dinner Local favorite offers new items By CHARLIE WEINMANN ARTS EDITOR
When it comes to dining off campus, UNH students have a fair amount of establishments to choose from. Durham offers a diverse selection of eateries in the downtown area that cater to different tastes and preferences. Many of these restaurants have become a staple for students who enjoy eating out and a hot spot for meeting up with friends. Young’s Restaurant has been a favorite since 1920, serving “The Best Breakfast in Town” and great upscale lunches for a fair price. Owner Ken Young and manager Mark Brady now wish to invite students to try Young’s dinner restaurant, new as of fall 2013. Dinner hours are Thursday through Saturday from 4 to 9 p.m. Young’s continues their reputation for serving quality upscale meals, while maintaining their goal of becoming more sustainable and organic by offering local items such as cheese, beer and veggies. The new evening menu has something for everyone, whether you fancy the veal parmesan, ahi tuna steak, or the baked macaroni and cheese. Young’s also introduced their new Tapas menu, which runs every night from 4 to 5:30 p.m. The Tapas menu features specials such as “Wildcat” Wednesday Night, (chicken fare of the night served with one of their special sauce offerings) and “Fried on Friday” (Smuttynose beer-battered haddock nuggets served with French fries and coleslaw).
Thompson School student Ryan Curtis decided to take his parents to Young’s on their visit to campus last week. Curtis had been a fan of Young’s breakfast for a long time, and became intrigued when he learned that the restaurant was now open for dinner.
“I just thought
it would be a real classy place to take my folks for a nice night out.”
Ryan Curtis
UNH student
“I just thought it would be a real classy place to take my folks for a nice night out,” Curtis said. “I love seafood so I had the Bbaked haddock. It was honestly some of the best fish I have ever had. It came with this really good mustard sauce and they said the cheese was from a local farm. My parents said they were impressed and it was their favorite place to eat in Durham.” Curtis went on, explaining how he will definitely be taking his girlfriend out to Young’s for their next big date. On Friday, Aug. 23rd, there will be a tent set up in front of the restaurant that will give students a chance to win a $50 gift certificate to Young’s. If you enjoy local food, and a restaurant with a charming atmosphere and a sustainable attitude, Young’s would make for a great night out.
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