I voted for The Hippo’s “Best of” issue and thought I’d share my 2012 picks with you.
- Best live theater venue: Palace Theater, Manchester
- Best Gym: YMCA, Nashua
- Best Florist: Garden Party, Milford
- Best restaurant overall: Black Forest, Amherst
- Best Bakery: Dutch Epicure, Amherst
- Best Beer Shop: The Beer Store, Nashua
- Best Breakfast: Riverhouse Cafe, Milford
- Best cup of coffee: A&E Coffee Roastery, Amherst
- Best Bakery: Frederick’s Pastries, Amherst
- Best espresso drinks: A&E Coffee Roastery, Amherst
- Best Ice Cream: Jake’s, Amherst
- Best Italian Restaurant: Giorgios, Merrimack
- Best menu item: Almond Turtle Latte, A&E Coffee Roastery, Amherst
- Best Neighborhood Market: Mill Town Market, Manchester
- Best Vegetarian: Indian Palace, Nashua
- Best local radio station: NHPR
- Best local movie theater: Wilton Town Hall Theater, Wilton
- Best place to take visitors: Budweiser plant, Merrimack
- Best music hall: Tupelo Music Hall, Londonderry
- Best City Park: Keyes Park, Milford
- Best sledding: Carnival Hill, Wilton
- Best Massage Therapist: Pam Veiga, Hollis
- Best thing about NH: geography
- Thing they forgot: TEA
Have you voted yet? You can vote for your favorites at www.hippopress.com until midnight on February 28. If you think we’re the “best of,” we would be honored to have your vote.