Mounsif Ghninou and Adel Semmar, chefs and co-owners of Cafe Mediterraneo Ristoranti Italiano, started their culinary journey in 1983 working in Boston's North End.
In 1993 the two opened Cafe Mediterraneo, a small 40-seat Italian bistro located on Fleet Street in downtown Portsmouth. Nine years later they expanded into an adjacent space to bring the seating capacity to 65. Having resided on a low foot-traffic sidestreet for years, the exposure was far more limited than other restaurants in the area. A small bar and waiting area that was often standing room only gave the incentive to expand o...
Cava is located in the heart of historic downtown Portsmouth, New Hampshire, and is just a brief walk from the Portsmouth Parking Garage and the Ladd Street access. We are located in the middle of the quiet and quaint Commercial Alley, which is home to several small, independent businesses. Perhaps one of our most noted features is our Vertical Garden. In summertime, patrons may dine under the only outdoor living wall in the Northeast.
Cava is the dream of two long time friends, John Akar and Gregg Sessler. Together, they have combined their years of experience in the restaurant business in ...
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"The qualites which Native Americans attribute to the "Eagle of the Earth" (common wild turkey) speak to our philosophy as brewers and business owners: ecological, charitable, resilient, and unconventional. Ben Franklin adds "...a true original Native of America... He is besides, though a little vain & silly, a Bird of Courage, and would not hesitate to attack a Grenadier of the British Guards who should presume to invade his F...
Located in the historic Bridge District of Portsmouth, New Hampshire, Fezziwig’s Food & Fountain is a place to celebrate the time-honored traditions of convivial conversation over delightful drinks and elaborate eats in a classical café setting.
Created for you by Mr. Fezziwig Pickwick, the gourmand of the Pickwick family, the Fountain offers handmade pastries, a full espresso bar, coffee & tea from White Heron, craft beers & wines and delicious milkshakes & sundaes alongside an all-day menu including sweet & savory crepes, breakfast & lunch sandwiches, soups, salads and small plates!
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