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Historic Brewing Co. Deserves Its Longevity

The historic Martha’s Exchange Restaurant & Brewing Co. in downtown Nashua (185 Main Street) continues to prove why it has been around for so many decades. Martha’s Sweet Shoppe dates back to 1932; the restaurant all the way to 1944. The restaurant’s classy appearance makes the place seem like an upscale eatery, but the classic menu with an elegant twist is relaxing, affordable and, well, delicious. Recently, I had dinner there and opted for their Fire Roasted Vegetable Panini ($8), stuffed with eggplant, summer squash, roasted red peppers, Portobello mushrooms, gooey mozzarella cheese and hummus on crusty parmesan foccacia bread. The sandwich was a perfect blend of flavors, and surprisingly filling; it was also a little messy, causing me to end up cutting it into pieces with my knife and fork like a culinary wimp. The panini was served with a crispy, ideally fried heaping of French fries, helping to balance out the meal. I washed it all down with Martha’s seasonal Pumpkinweizen (basically a pumpkin ale meets Hefeweizen) and Oktoberfest Lager. Both beers were smooth, crisp and strong; the perfect brews to wash down some amazing pub food. Another plus: our waitress was attentive and friendly, and it was only her second night on the job. However, without her admitting to this, I never would have known she was new.

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