Say It Isn't So..

The buzz is at an all time high about the rumored sale of the Townlyne Grille on Hampton Road. I have heard from about half a dozen people over the past few weeks that Chris Moutis is preparing to sell, or has sold, the restaurant. I will miss their honey chicken, though my thighs won't! I guess I'll have to investigate this one further...

Froyo for Fido

In the what will people think of next category, our local Barking Dog owner has a line of frozen yogurt treats for dogs.

Jody Rodgers, founder of The Barking Dog, Ltd., a dog boarding and daycare with three locations, wanted to create an all-natural treat that dogs would love – and that their owners would feel great about feeding them. In 2006, yöghund® (a combination of the Dutch words for “yogurt” and “dog”), was born. The probiotics and prebiotics contained in yöghund® have benefits that aid dogs’ digestion, strengthen the immune system and improve intestinal health. Yöghund® is available in two delicious flavors, Organic Banana & Peanut Butter and new Organic Blueberry & Vanilla Bean. Dogs love the cool refreshment of this calming snack, and their owners love knowing it’s good for them. Yöghund® can be purchased at many major supermarket and pet store chains and specialty markets including Shaw’s, Whole Foods, Petco, Hannaford’s, and Roche Brothers’, as well as online.

But wait, there's more. They have new flavors..

Yöghund® New Organic Blueberry & Vanilla Bean Frozen Yogurt for Dogs Now Available in Shaw’s
Yöghund®, creator of the organic frozen dog yogurt category, has introduced an Organic Blueberry & Vanilla Bean flavor. This is the second flavor of yöghund®, a follow up to the company’s popular Organic Banana & Peanut Butter.

Organic Blueberry & Vanilla Bean yöghund® is USDA certified organic. The low fat yogurt used in yöghund® contains probiotics, which aids digestive health and strengthens immune systems. The organic blueberries are rich in antioxidants and the vanilla aroma is calming for dogs as they enjoy their healthy, delicious treat.

Organic Blueberry & Vanilla Bean yöghund® is also made with water, organic blueberry juice, organic vanilla bean extract, organic inulin, organic guar gum, and organic gum arabic.

Yöghund® is more than a delicious treat – it’s a functional food. Low in calories and high in nutrients, yöghund® is a treat dog owners can be proud to reward their dogs with.

Yöghund® can be purchased at many major supermarket and pet store chains and specialty markets, as well as online. Yöghund® is available in a 3.5 oz. cup (SRP $2.00) and a 4-pack box (SRP $5.99). A store locator is available at http://www.yoghund.com/.

IslandFest--A HUGE Parrothead Event!!

Okay, so to those who are not Parrotheads, this may sound a little insane. Those who are, are probably totally excited like I am. I've been seeing this sign on the Ioka about IslandFest. Not sure what it is, I checked it out. This is totally cool--basically the entire Coral Reefer Band that tours with Jimmy Buffett is headed to Exeter on Sunday, September 7 for a benefit concert for Friends of the Earth, Sea & Space Center, and a non-profit organization working to develop a museum of earth, sea and space here on the New Hampshire seacoast.

Among the musicians who will be here are Peter Mayer, Michael Utley (even you non Parrotheads know the Volcano song--he's the little guy who plays the keyboard in it), Robert Greenidge on steel drums, Ralph McDonald, and my personal favorite, the lovely Nadira Shakoor--she has the most amazing voice.

I know Buffett is headed to the annual Labor Day weekend show in Massachusetts the day before this Exeter event.. Exeter also houses the Margaritaville Shrimp headquarters. Could Mr. Buffett make a surprise showing??

For more info, go to http://www.iokaentertainment.com/

Goodbye to the Gundalow for This Year

I just happened to be driving along Swasey Parkway Saturday morning when I spied the Gundalow being pulled down the river.

Of course, our honorary Mayor Arthur, was on hand for the event with his ever-present camera. He was quite excited to see the massive barge leave town as he'd never seen it in motion before.

One of the many retired men who volunteers to help out with the old gundalow I'm sure.

Super Hero in Disguise at Stratham Fair

Well, the Stratham Fair is in full swing this weekend, for those who didn't know. We took a little trip over Friday afternoon and I discovered that there is a new breed of super hero about--Super Sheep.
Like other super heros, this one has a snazzy costume to disguise their true identity. Until of course, they have to save the day in a flash.

The NY Deli

So I finally went to get something to eat at the Gandolfo's Deli on Portsmouth Avenue. I had an excuse since I was going to write a business profile on them. It's nice inside with several tvs and they offer beer and wine for the evening crowd. I had an Italian, which came with ham, salami and pepperoni on a fresh baked roll. It was pretty tasty, though I spiced mine up a bit with the addition of some pepperoncini's, a good move.

The girl who owns the place, Jocelyn, is extremely friendly and personable and an Exeter High alum.

Here's the full story:

By Lara Bricker
newsletter@seacoastonline.com
July 22, 2008 6:00 AM
EXETER — The new Gandolfo's Deli on Portsmouth Avenue isn't just another sub shop.
"This is a sandwich shop," said co-owner Jocelyn Warren, 30, who owns the local shop with her father, Dick Warren. "You can get an authentic Reuben sandwich here, hot pastrami sandwiches, fresh deli salads."

In all, the deli offers 71 different specialty sandwiches, in addition to a build-your-own sandwich combination option. The deli has several televisions, a selection of bottled beer and wine, and cozy seats for patrons. "It's perfect for any gentleman that's out there that wants a sandwich, a beer and to watch a game," Warren said.
Warren has worked in the restaurant business locally at Paddy's American Grille, the Weathervane Seafood and others. She always wanted to start a business with her father, an environmental engineering consultant, but was looking for the right franchise in which to invest.

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Another New Local Blog

My friend Jason Schreiber, another longtime journalist in the area, just started his own blog. Of course, he's been blogging like nuts this first week. Kind of like when I decided to join My Space and Facebook. He has all sorts of newsie items about Epping, Fremont, Kingston and other tidbits. Go check it out at:

http://scribblesfromschreiber.blogspot.com/