Culinary Tourism

TV Diner features Portsmouth as a "Delicious Destination"

Culinary tourism is the fastest-growing trend in travel. The International Culinary Tourism Association defines culinary tourism as "the pursuit of unique and memorable culinary experiences of all kinds, often while traveling, but one can also be a culinary tourist at home." (www.culinarytourism.org)

With hundreds of restaurants, and a vibrant arts and cultural scene, Portsmouth (population 21,000) is a small "foodie" haven with one of the highest concentrations of restaurants per-capita in the nation. We invite you to experience our deliciously dine-able destination. For a list of Restaurants in Greater Portsmouth, please search our Business Directory.

In addition to dining options, Greater Portsmouth offers culinary travelers a number of tastings, tours and gourmet shopping opportunities...

• Gourmet Foods & Tastings
  • Lollipop Tree factory store: stop in to taste their all natural and organic breads and baked good mixes, jams & trademark hot pepper jellies. 319 Vaughn St., Portsmouth (www.lollipoptree.com)
  • Maine-ly New Hampshire: offering Maine and New Hampshire-made products, chocolates and wine tastings. 22 Deer Street, Portsmouth
  • Stonewall Kitchen Company Store, 10 Pleasant St.,  Portsmouth (www.stonewallkitchen.com)
  • The Old Stove Bake Shoppe, gourmet cupcakes and old fashioned baked goods, 18 Ladd St., Portsmouth
  • When Pigs Fly bakery, 801 Islington St., Portsmouth (www.sendbread.com)
  • Cornucopia Wine and Cheese Market, 72 Portsmouth Ave., Stratham, NH (www.cwinecheese.com)
• Brewery Tours:
• • Smuttynose Brewing Co. (www.smuttynose.com)
  • Redhook Ale Brewery, Pease International Tradeport (www.redhook.com)
• Wine Tasting Harbor Cruises: hop aboard the M/V Heritage with Portsmouth Harbor Cruises and A Grape Affair as you embark on a sunset harbor cruise, sip several wines and enjoy tasty hors d'ouvres.  (www.agrapeaffair.com)
• Vintner's Cellar Winery: Make your own wine, bottle, cork and design your own labels. 801 Islington St., Portsmouth (www.vintnerscellar.com)
• Portsmouth Farmers Market, (Seacoast Growers Association): Saturdays, May to November, City Hall Plaza, 1 Junkins Ave., Portsmouth
• Philbricks Fresh Market: local independent market offering organic, natural, specialty and everyday foods, wine and more, 775 Lafayette Rd., Portsmouth
• Annabelle's Natural Ice Cream: Stop in to this little shop on Ceres Street in Portsmouth for a summer treat and taste the difference that natural, premium ingredients make. Named one of America's Best Ice Cream Shops by Travel + Leisure magazine.
• If frozen yogurt is more your style, check out Izzy's on Bow Street for cups, cones and smoothies.
• I Want Candy: act like a kid in a candy store in this cute shop featuring old-fashioned penny candies and a great selection of treats to satisfy your sweet tooth. 28 Chapel Street, Portsmouth

The Prescott Park Arts Festival organizes a number of culinary festivals, including the Chowder Fest in June, the NH Fish & Lobster Festival in September, the New Hampshire Brew Fest and the Chili Cook-Off in October.

Extend your culinary explorations throughout the state of New Hampshire.
For information on statewide farmers markets, Wine & Cheese Trails, and the New Hampshire Brewery Map, please visit: http://www.visitnh.gov/plan-and-book-your-trip/itineraries/tasty-new-hampshire.aspx