A little bit of Sol in downtown Portsmouth

Portsmouth Herald
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As the busy summer tourist season starts to slow a bit, the Seacoast restaurant scene is as hot as ever. New restaurant Sol has opened in Portsmouth with a Southern flair in the spot where Agave used to be on State Street and the reviews posted by diners online are great. Seacoast favorite Throwback Brewery has won a statewide award and Vintage & Vine has named its star chefs for this year's fundraiser. And if you're planning a dinner out on Thursday, make it at one of the JGroup's restaurants like Vida Cantina or Jumpin' Jay's among others where 15% of the day's proceeds will be donated to Cross Roads House.

General manager Emily Fletcher and head chef Nick Piccione are excited for the opening of Sol Southern Kitchen & Lounge on Wednesday, August 17, 2022.
General manager Emily Fletcher and head chef Nick Piccione are excited for the opening of Sol Southern Kitchen & Lounge on Wednesday, August 17, 2022.

A taste of the South in downtown Portsmouth

Promising the flavors of the American South and Creole cuisine, Sol Southern Kitchen & Lounge has opened its doors on State Street in Portsmouth. The new restaurant is owned by River Wharf Hospitality, which also owns the nearby Rosa Restaurant and Martingale Wharf. Get a peek inside the restaurant, its Southern dishes and hospitality in Ian Lenahan's story.

Throwback Brewery founders Annette Lee, left, and Nicole Carrier, right, share a laugh, and a beer, in the tap room. To commemorate their 10th anniversary, Throwback has released four commemorative beers this summer that help tell the story of this unique and popular North Hampton brewery.
Throwback Brewery founders Annette Lee, left, and Nicole Carrier, right, share a laugh, and a beer, in the tap room. To commemorate their 10th anniversary, Throwback has released four commemorative beers this summer that help tell the story of this unique and popular North Hampton brewery.

Throwback ahead of the pack in sustainability

Throwback Brewery in North Hampton has been recognized as the state’s first sustainable craft beverage producer by the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services. NHDES asked craft beverage producers to highlight one environmental initiative instituted at their businesses that reduces the amount of water, energy, waste or greenhouse gas emissions it generates and Throwback 's list of its sustainable efforts has continued to grow over the years since its founding and put it way out in front of any other brewery in the state.

On Thursday, Aug. 25, nine JGroup restaurants in Portsmouth including Vida Cantina, will donate 15 percent of their proceeds to Cross Roads House homeless shelter in Portsmouth.
On Thursday, Aug. 25, nine JGroup restaurants in Portsmouth including Vida Cantina, will donate 15 percent of their proceeds to Cross Roads House homeless shelter in Portsmouth.

Eat out Thursday to benefit Cross Roads House

On Thursday, Aug. 25, at nine of the JGroup restaurants across Portsmouth, 15% of the day’s proceeds will be donated to Cross Roads House, the state's second largest homeless shelter, in the chain's More Than Just A Meal campaign. Enjoy a great meal for a good cause as the shelter prepares for its winter work.

A scene from a recent Vintage & Vine Festival at Strawbery Banke Museum. This year's event will be held Saturday, Sept. 10.
A scene from a recent Vintage & Vine Festival at Strawbery Banke Museum. This year's event will be held Saturday, Sept. 10.

Vintage & Vine names this year's star chefs

Vintage & Vine, Strawbery Banke Museum's largest annual fundraiser, is set for Sept. 10. Gearing up for one of the Seacoast's premier wine and food events, organizers have announced this year's star chefs, wine partners and participating restaurants.

Beaks and Brews will take place on Saturday, Aug. 27 at the Center for Wildlife in York, Maine.
Beaks and Brews will take place on Saturday, Aug. 27 at the Center for Wildlife in York, Maine.

Beaks and Brews to benefit Center for Wildlife

Beaks and Brews on Saturday, Aug. 27 is the perfect opportunity to learn about Center for Wildlife and get to meet some of center's ambassador animals all while enjoying samples from local brewers including SoMe Brewing Co., York Beach Beer Co., Portsmouth Brewery, Urban Farm Fermentary, Northwoods Brewing Co. and Corner Point Brewing Co.

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This article originally appeared on Portsmouth Herald: A little bit of Sol opens in downtown Portsmouth NH

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