CAVA | Commercial Alley

Commercial Alley is one of my favorite nooks in Portsmouth.  Tucked away inside are several interesting retail shops, and Cava – a delicious tapas and wine bar.  Cava has lush hanging gardens on the side of their building and an incredibly inviting outdoor area.  I tend to forget about this outdoor space all winter long, and during a nice walk around town the other day, I noticed the hanging gardens once again and it got me excited for spring and things to come.

Commercial Alley | Portsmouth, NH

Commercial Alley splits Penhallow St. and Market Street in downtown Portsmouth, NH.  This shot taking early in the evening has three of Portsmouth’s hanging signs.  For a night shot of the scene, visit HERE.

Commercial Alley | Portsmouth, NH

Commercial Alley in Portsmouth, NH rests between Market Street and Penhallow Street.  The little nook is drenched with warm light during night and has become the new home to Cava, a delicious tapas restaurant with a very cool patio.  The building Cava is inside was recently rebuilt, and used to house some different cafes in its past.  They’ve done a nice job with the property, and there are bricks everywhere you look.

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Commercial Alley | Portsmouth, NH

Commercial Alley in Portsmouth, NH rests between Market Street and Penhallow Street.  The little nook is drenched with warm light during night and has become the new home to Cava, a delicious tapas restaurant with a very cool patio.  A portion of the building Cava is inside was recently rebuilt, and used to house some different cafes in its past.  They’ve done a nice job with the property, and there are bricks everywhere you look.

Full size here:  FLICKR