The renaissance on State Street continues with the recent acquisition and renovation of The Rosa. The Rosa has long been a fixture in Portsmouth’s ever-changing restaurant scene since its doors opened in 1927.
I’m excited to see what the fresh take on the restaurant and the space will be, it’s been fun watching the progress made on the structure inside so far.
Nearly anyone who has ever spent time in the seacoast will agree that The Decks are one of Portsmouth’s unique attributes, with waterfront dining available to enjoy the view of a working waterfront. It just so happens that the decks all have a gorgeous view towards the west, which typically has a magnificent view of sunset as the clouds & sky get interesting when the weather warms up.
This shot was taken from the deck of the Martingale Wharf, which was a bit quiet due to the temperature not climbing out of the 40s/50s quite yet – but in a month’s time, all the decks will be flooded with patrons from near and far. Despite the temp – we still enjoyed a quick afternoon snack/beer while we watched the sunset.
One of the more interesting additions to Portsmouth’s dining options this past year has been the Book & Bar in the Custom House on Pleasant Street. I highly suggest you check it out – great ambiance complete with used books, coffee, food, beverage…as you’d expect with a name like “Book & Bar”. They did a great job restoring the interior and maintaining the character of the structure – great beams, high ceilings, fireplaces, etc.
I’ve been planning to begin shooting a few new series this year, and I think this shot will fit perfectly into one of them. Stay tuned – I’m looking forward to sharing more in the months ahead!
Several sets of staircases line the brick sidewalk of Ceres Street near the waterfront. I absolutely love the historic feel of this part of town, steeped in history yet full of commerce. Happy New Year to all!
One of my favorite things to do in town has always been to enjoy a drink and a meal on the waterfront. Not many places in this world get to enjoy a beautiful waterfront spot, with interesting industrial activity and a lively crowd. In this image, the new Martingale Wharf building can be seen across the water from the Portsmouth Harbor Cruise dock. You have to click this one to see it large.
There are some views that are just hard to imagine until you see them. This shot from the balcony of The One Hundred Club captures the view up river of the Piscataqua on a relatively quiet summer evening. The salt piles and a crane can be seen, along with the Middle Bridge and the Piscataqua River Bridge further in the distance.
, originally uploaded by Philip Case Cohen.
In the window at the newly opened Moxy restaurant on Penhallow Street (iPhone photo).
