Tradition and Taste

October 22 – November 1

Tradition and Taste is a collaborative celebration of Manchester’s performing arts and dining community – where theatre and cuisine come together to energize downtown, support local businesses, and create a shared cultural experience.

Participating Restaurants

Offering Prix Fixe menus or specialty items at the following price points:

Thirsty Moose

795 Elm St, Manchester, NH

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$38 MENU

Side house salad
Smashburger Tacos
Mousse Cake 

860 Elm St, Manchester, NH

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$58 MENU

Choose a Shareable App – $15 each

Reuben Rolls Deep-fried tortillas packed with corned beef, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, and Dijon mustard, served with Thousand Island dressing for dipping.

Loaded Bagel A large bagel, sliced in half, spread with hummus and topped with tomato, cucumber, pickled onions, and feta.

Main Meal Choices

Choose Two Entrées – $17 each

Chicken Schnitzel Crispy breaded chicken schnitzel served with mashed potatoes and broccoli.

Kosher Deli Chef Salad Chopped lettuce topped with tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, corned beef, turkey, hard-boiled eggs, black olives, and croutons, served with balsamic vinaigrette.

One Dessert

To Share – $9

Chocolate Cake Rich, dark chocolate layer cake with creamy chocolate frosting.

SPECIALTY

Cocktail & Refresher

Bravo

73 Hanover St, Manchester, NH

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$28 MENU

2-Course Restaurant Week Lunch Menuat $28 per person

APPETIZER
NEW ENGLAND CLAM CHOWDER
Artic Surf Clams, Potato, Bacon, Cream, Thyme
CAESAR SALAD
Romaine Hearts, Crouton, Parmesan Crisp, Caesar Dressing
POTATO SKINS
Idaho Potato, Applewood Bacon Bits, Shredded Cheddar, Scallions, Sour Cream

LUNCH ENTRÉES
All Sandwiches served with choice of house cut French fries, Potato Salad, Coleslaw, Pasta
Salad or Fresh fruit
BRAVO’S TURKEY BURGER
Ground Turkey Breast, Feta, Mushroom and Spinach, Iceberg Lettuce, Tzatziki Sauce,Brioche Bun
THE CUBANO
Slow Cooked Pulled Pork, Ham, Swiss Cheese, Pickles, Pickled Red Onion,
Dijonnaise, Seeded Sub Roll
ENCORE TUNA MELT
Albacore White Meat Tuna, Applewood Bacon Bits, American Cheese, Tomatoes,
Seeded Sub Roll

Featured Wines
Diora, Chardonnay, Monterey, California $12
Francis Coppola, Claret, California $14

$58 MENU

3-Course Price Fixed Menu
at $58 per person

Appetizer
FRIED FETA
Valbresco Feta, Sesame and Panko Breading,
Balsamic Pearls, Hot Honey, Fra Diavolo Sauce
SHRIMP AND GRITS
Sauteed Shrimp, Flash Fried Cheddar and Bacon Grits, Old Bay Butter
CAESAR SALAD
Romaine Hearts, Crouton, Parmesan Crisp, Caesar Dressing

Entrée
SHORT RIB
6oz Braised Short Rib, Creamy Herb Polenta, Broccolini, Red Wine Sauce
VEGAN SPAGHETTI SQUASH
Roasted Spaghetti Squash, Vegan Arugula Pesto,
Roasted Mushroom and Lentil Ragu, Cashew Gremolata
CHICKEN PARMESAN
Breaded Chicken Breast, Bucatini Pasta, Mozzarella and Provolone Cheese,
Marinara, Garlic Bread (can be prepared GF)

Dessert
STICKY TOFFEE PUDDING
Caramel Toffee, Whipped Cream, Vanilla Gelato
CHOCOLATE MOLTEN LAVA CAKE
Callebaut Chocolate Cake, Vanilla Gelato

Featured Wines
Diora, Chardonnay, Monterey, California $12
Francis Coppola, Claret, California $14

SPECIALTY

MATCHMAKER $16
Graingers Orange, Metcalf Raspberry, Lime, Simple, Topped with Prosecco

Fratello’s

155 Dow St, Manchester, NH

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$58 MENU

Appetizer: Potato Latkes
Two crispy pan-fried potato and onion latkes, house creamy marsala sauce, sour cream and chives

 Entree:  Short Rib and Cabbage “Pot Pie”
Slow braised short ribs, braised cabbage and leeks in a rich gravy, topped with creamy mashed and bake to perfection; served with grilled romano focaccia

 Dessert: Candied Walnut and Cranberry Challah Bread Pudding
Warm custardy housemade bread pudding, amaretto caramel sauce and whipped cream

 

Elderflower Sparkling Sangria
Made with St. Elder, Grainger Vodka, Maschio Prosecco and fruit juices.

The Current

700 Elm St Lobby Level, Manchester, NH

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$58 MENU

First Course:  Crispy Potato Latkes, Smoked Salmon, Chive Creme Frache, Pickled Red Onion & Capers

Entree:  Red Wine Braised Short Rib, Whipped Potatoes, Roasted Root Vegetables, Red Wine Demi

Dessert:  Warm Apple Tarlet with Cinnamon Whipped Cream


Evolution

930 Elm St, Manchester, NH

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$38 MENU

$38 – THE SIGNATURE
Choice of First Course or Dessert + Entrée
BORSCHT
Roasted beet soup, crème fraîche, fresh dill
BRAISED SHORT RIB STROGANOFF
Slow-braised beef short rib, handmade egg noodles, wild mushroom sauce
MEDOVIK
Traditional Russian honey cake, layered with delicate honey cream

$58 MENU

$58 – THE CHEF’S TABLE
Complete Three-Course Experience

BORSCHT
Roasted beet soup, crème fraîche, fresh dill
BRAISED SHORT RIB STROGANOFF
Slow-braised beef short rib, handmade egg noodles, wild mushroom sauce
MEDOVIK
Traditional Russian honey cake, layered with delicate honey cream

WINE PAIRINGS
DIORA PINOT NOIR
DIORA CHARDONNAY

SPECIALTY

COCKTAIL PAIRING
THE OLD COUNTRY
Citrus vodka, falernum, orange juice, lime

Ben & Jerry’s

940 Elm St, Manchester, NH

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SPECIALTY

Milkshake:  Chava™s Sweet Escape Shake (Americone Dream, Salted Caramel Blondie & Crunchies blended with milk and cold brew & topped with whipped cream (optional) )

Price: 1 for $8.75 or 2 for $16

815

815 Elm St, Manchester, NH

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SPECIALTY

Second Summer
Graingers Vodka, tomato peach acid, simple syrup, dry curacao, tomato brine

Ash Street Inn

118 Ash Street, Manchester, NH 03104

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SPECIALTY

$125 a person BYOB

If I Were a Rich Man – A Palace Theatre Collaboration

 “Playing it as what would a poverty stricken milk man think a wealthy Russian would have for dinner”

Industry East

28 Hanover St, Manchester, NH

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$38 MENU

Moroccan Spiced Lamb Taco with a specialty cocktail to compliment!

Evviva Trattoria

5 Colby Ct, Bedford, NH

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$28 MENU

3 course lunch

APPETIZER
Cheesy Garlic Bread
Italian Street Fries
Fried Ravioli

ENTREÉ
Evviva Salad With Grilled Chicken
Chicken or Eggplant Parmigiana Sandwich
Grilled Chicken Club
Italiano
Mac & Cheese
Bolognese

DESSERT
Hand Filled CANNOLI
scoop of vanilla ice cream

$38 MENU

3 course dinner

CHOICE OF ONEPER SECTION
SALAD
evviva salad
caesar salad

ENTREÉ
Chicken marsala
orecchiette
mac & cheese
caprese eggplant milanese
Chicken & broccoli alfredo

DESSERT
Hand Filled CANNOLI
scoop of vanilla ice cream

$58 MENU

CHOICE OF ONE
PER SECTION

APPETIZER
Evviva Meatballs
Fried Calamari
Buffalo Chicken Dip
SOUP & SALAD
Caesar Salad
Evviva Salad
Italian Wedding Soup

ENTREÉ
Chicken Parmigiana
Bolognese
Short Rib Mac & Cheese
Seafood Risotto
Creamy Vegetable Risotto

DESSERT
Hand Filled CANNOLI
scoop of vanilla ice cream

Stark Brewery

500 N Commercial St, Manchester, NH

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Hooked on Ignite

100 Hanover St, Manchester, NH

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$58 MENU

First course: Mini Kahuna Tuna- seared ahi tuna on wontons with pickled ginger

Second Course: Grilled Swordfish- topped with lobster meat and avocado with a balsamic glaze

Third Course- Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake

SPECIALTY

Signature Cocktail-Dirty Martini w GDOV $12

Featured White: F Coppola Shimmer Sauvignon Blanc/Pinot Grigio Blend 11 glass 42 bottle

Featured Red: F Coppola Cabernet 13 glass 48 bottle

Harpoon

215 Canal Street, Manchester, NH

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$38 MENU

Starter: Baked Brie – fig jam, sliced apples, crostini, cinnamon and spiced honey.

Main: Cider Glazed Salmon – over potato brussels sprout hash, and crispy pork belly

Dessert: Lava Cookie – chocolate chip cookie with gooey chocolate center, caramel sauce, whipped cream and ice cream.

SPECIALTY

Beer

Campo

969 Elm St, Manchester, NH

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$38 MENU

Individual Arancini
Chicken Parmigiana
2 mini Canoli

SPECIALTY

Signature Cocktail- Blueberry Limoncello Martini- GDOV, Cold River Blueberry Vodka, house made Limoncello

Wine Features: Coppola Rosso & Bianco Pinot Grigio- 11 glass, 44 bottle, Coppola Rosso & Bianco Rosso 11, 44

Clyde’s Dessert & Wine Bar

215 Canal St, Manchester, NH

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SPECIALTY

The Dessert & Wine Experience — $28
Four-wine white flight paired with mini cheesecakes and mini cupcakes.

White Wine Flight (4 Wines):

  • Gnarly Head Chardonnay
  • Schmitt Söhne Relax Riesling
  • Rosso & Bianco Pinot Grigio
  • Diora La Splendour du Soleil Chardonnay

Dessert Pairings:

  • Mini Cheesecakes (Classic Vanilla, Lemon Limoncello, Salted Caramel)
  • Mini Cupcakes (Chef’s daily selection)

Signature Drink — $12
The Sunrise, Sunset — a wine spritzer made with Cycles Gladiator Merlot, Fabrizia Limoncello, fresh orange juice, and club soda. Pairs perfectly with our full-case dessert pastry selection.

Red & White Wine Offering:

  • Red: Cycles Gladiator Merlot (featured in signature drink)
  • Whites: The four wines listed above

Giorgios

270 Granite St, Manchester, NH

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$38 MENU

SOUP OR SALAD

El Greco Salad Mixed baby greens with fresh vegetables, pepperoncini, Kalamata olives, crumbled feta and our El Greco dressing.

Caesar Salad Hearts of romaine with shaved Parmesan, garlic-toasted croutons and Caesar dressing.

Chicken Pop Minestrone Soup With vegetables, beans, mini chicken pops in a tomato bomba broth.

MAINS

Butternut Squash Ravioli Local roasted butternut squash ravioli in sage brown butter with toasted pumpkin seeds, dried cranberries, and shaved parmesan.

Italian Feast All the classics: Chicken Parmesan, Meatball, Sausage, and Cheese Raviolis laid on our fresh tomato sauce.

CBZ Tender Chicken breast sautéed with broccoli and tossed with ziti in our classic Romano-garlic-butter-herb-cream sauce.

Saffron Honey Glazed Salmon Honey lemon and saffron glazed Atlantic salmon with saffron risotto and garlic green beans.

Lasagna Bolognese Pasta sheets layered with slow simmered bolognese sauce topped with creamy besciamella and melted cheese.

DESSERT

Maria’s Tiramisu

Cookie Dough Cannoli Sundae

Chocolate Trifle

SPECIALTY

FEATURED SIPS

F’Coppola, Rose Prosecco $10 Glass $40 Bottle

F’Coppola Diamond Claret, Cabernet $13 Glass $52 Bottle

Spritz Camera Action Grainger’s Raspberry Vodka, St. Elder Elderflower and Raspberry Mint Syrup topped with F Coppola Rose Prosecco.

900 Degrees

50 Dow St, Manchester, NH

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$38 MENU

Ceasar salad

Spaghetti and Meatballs

An order of our cannolis

Stash Box

866 Elm St, Manchester, NH

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$58 MENU

Without.

889 Elm St, Manchester, NH

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$38 MENU

Piccola Italia Bar

815 Elm St, Manchester, NH

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$38 MENU

STARTER

Your choice of house salad or soup.

PASTA

Choose one dish from our pasta menu.

Excludes tableside Pasta alla Ruota.

DESSERT

Finish with a special dessert.

The Crown Tavern 

99 Hanover St, Manchester, NH

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SPECIALTY

$12 APP—BEET CARPACCIO—sliced marinated red and gold beets, roasted pistachios, crumbled goat cheese, arugula salad

$36 ENTRÉE— 12 OZ center cut osso bucco—roasted celery root puree, roast root vegetables, au jus

$11 DESSERT—CRÈME BRULEE—whipped cream, fresh berries

$16 Spec Cocktail- Fiddler On The Roof- Grainger’s Raspberry Vodka, Wiggly Bridge Gin, Luxardo del Santo, Orange Liqueur, Melon Liqueur, Lime

$19/ $72 Black Stallion Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley, California

$15/ $56 Scattered Peaks Sauvignon Blanc Napa Valley, California

Jorges

290 Granite St, Manchester, NH 

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$28 MENU

APPETIZER

CHOOSE ONE ITEM FROM OUR APPETIZER MENU

MAIN

CHOOSE ONE CREATE YOUR OWN ITEM

Super Burrito Burrito Bowl Jorge’s Nachos

With your choice of pork or chicken, pinto or black beans, mexican rice or cilantro lime rice. Finished with your favorite toppings

DESSERT

CHOICE OF HOMEMADE CHURRO

Mexican Boston Cream Dulce de Leche Raspberry

SPECIALITY SIPS

WHITE SANGRIA $12 Featuring Mark Stone Pinot Grigio,

RED SANGRIA $12 Featuring Mark Stone Cabernet.

SPICY BLOOD ORANGE MARGARITA $13

Featuring Ghost Tequila, St. Elder Blood Orange and Jorge’s Margarita Mix.

Thank You to Our Sponsors!

Wine & Spirit Sponsor

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