The NH Daily

Welcome to The Underground Bakery, Café & Mercantile, a one-of-a-kind stop in North Conway, New Hampshire, where homemade treats, cozy café favorites, and unique shopping all come together under one roof. Located at 1976 White Mountain Highway, this charming spot is known for its delicious baked goods—from cupcakes, cookies, brownies, muffins, pies, and pastries to specialty cakes made for any occasion. Everything is made with love, and it shows in every bite. Whether you’re

A new “playground for adults” has arrived in Portsmouth, and it’s designed to do more than just entertain. Black Rock Social Club is creating a welcoming space where people can gather, connect, and enjoy great food, quality drinks, and live entertainment — all under one roof. Built around the idea of fun and community, the club offers classic games like pool, shuffleboard, and ping-pong, along with a wide range of high-tech immersive experiences. Members and guests can take p

Southwest Airlines will launch nonstop flights from Manchester to Nashville this fall, marking the first new destination the airline has added at Manchester-Boston Regional Airport since 2011. Service to Nashville International Airport begins Oct. 1 and will operate five days a week — Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. The flights are expected to take about two hours and 40 minutes. Airport Director Tom Malafronte said Nashville has consistently been one of Manche

One of Concord’s most popular restaurants is now racing to find a new home — and quickly. Located beside Litherman’s Limited Brewing Co. in the Concord Business Center on Hall Street, 603 Bar-B-Q has long outgrown its small space. The restaurant can accommodate only about two dozen people at a time, including staff. As a result, long lines often spill out the door and into the parking lot, and food frequently sells out fast. Owner Ben Normandeau had secured a new location in

The Puritan Backroom will offer a special Valentine’s Day menu beginning at 4 p.m., featuring a selection of appetizers, entrées, and desserts. Appetizer options include crab cakes and lamb chops. Featured entrées include Mediterranean haddock served over penne pasta, pan-seared sea scallops with mashed potatoes, and a surf-and-turf pairing a 12-ounce sirloin with scallops or shrimp scampi. Additional specials include chicken penne rosa with Italian sausage in vodka sauce, Gu

The Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests will host a three-hour guided tour of an active timber harvest on Saturday, Feb. 14, in Henniker. The tour will take place off Dudley Pond Road, where foresters will explain how trees are selected for cutting or left standing during the harvest process. Organizers say the event will also highlight how logging operations are adapting as New England forests change due to climate change, invasive species and other environme

DEERFIELD — Charlie’s Italian Pizzeria and Restaurant is adding two new items to its monthly specials lineup, featuring comfort-food favorites with a creative twist. One of the featured specials is Philly Steak and Cheese Eggrolls, a crispy appetizer filled with seasoned steak, melted cheese and classic Philly-style flavors. The eggrolls are served with a side of warm cheese dipping sauce topped with sliced green onions. Also new this month is the Buffalo Chicken Mac and Chee

Churchill Downs Inc. will temporarily close Casino Salem next month as it begins a major renovation and expansion that will transform the property into the Rockingham Grand Casino. The closure is scheduled for March 9, according to the company. The shutdown was not mentioned when redevelopment plans were first announced last month. The new casino, expected to open next year, will be significantly larger than the current facility and will feature expanded gaming options along

After nearly 18 months of litigation, state and federal transportation officials have agreed to include a long-planned tunnel for the Derry Rail Trail as part of the Exit 4A project off Interstate 93. Officials announced Monday that the tunnel beneath Folsom Road will be restored to the project design. The tunnel had been removed from earlier plans in an effort to reduce costs. Rail trail advocates filed a lawsuit in 2024, arguing that eliminating the tunnel violated federal

Manchester officials say the city needs an additional $20 million to complete a major transportation initiative designed to improve roads, bridges and pedestrian access in the South Millyard area. The project, known as RAISE Manchester: Connecting Communities, has seen its estimated cost rise sharply in recent years. City leaders said construction expenses have increased from approximately $30 million in 2021 to nearly $50 million today, citing inflation and higher-than-expec

The IHOP restaurant on South River Road in Bedford has quietly closed, leaving another longtime chain location vacant along one of the town’s busiest commercial stretches. The building, constructed in 2005, is located near several major retailers including Target and Lowe’s, as well as nearby eateries such as Pressed Cafe. Residents and diners in the area recently noticed the restaurant’s signage had been removed, signaling the closure. Leasing signs have since appeared aroun