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Not Your Average Coffee Shop: Breaking New Grounds

Not Your Average Coffee Shop: Breaking New Grounds

Aimee Rothman, Staff Writer February 15, 2023

DURHAM, NH - Coffee shops can play a major role in today’s world. Besides offering an essential caffeine boost when fatigue hits, coffee shops can also provide a place to relax, study, work or hang out...

Courtesy of Rise + Grind.

Rise + Grind Celebrates Second Year Anniversary in Durham

Brianna Williams, Staff Writer February 14, 2023

DURHAM- With lively decorations, delicious food and prime location right on Madbury Road, Rise + Grind stands apart from other typical coffee places. The coffee shop is an extension of the neighboring...

Successful opening for rise + grind

Successful opening for rise + grind

Evan Edmonds February 11, 2021
Coffee and breakfast bar, rise + grind, opened successfully on Monday, Feb. 1 as planned - Read Staff Writer Evan Edmond's review here!
UNH spring semester grub guide

UNH spring semester grub guide

Evan Edmonds February 1, 2021
University of New Hampshire students returning to Durham for the Spring Semester marks a spike in business and busyness for local restaurants and campus dining halls.
Durham’s 2020 closings and openings: looking ahead to 2021

Durham’s 2020 closings and openings: looking ahead to 2021

Evan Edmonds January 20, 2021
An unprecedented year is coming to a close in Durham, New Hampshire. Looking back upon the conclusion of 2020, the University of New Hampshire (UNH) college town has welcomed in new businesses and said goodbyes to some of the old.
Business spotlight: Koastal Kooks

Business spotlight: Koastal Kooks

Cassie Hollasch December 16, 2020
Inspired by the word “Kook” which is a slang to describe an amateur surfer, Koastal Kooks is an apparel and clothing company founded by University of New Hampshire (UNH) students John Bogush, Patrick Cotter, Adil Hamdi, Carter Havey and Christian Lamers. Though Koastal Kooks was only an idea for these five co-founders when they were in high school, it came to fruition this past summer. Since then, Koastal Kooks has become a popular brand in the UNH community. The brand sells basic clothing pieces ranging from t-shirts, crewnecks, hoodies, sweatpants, to accessories like hats and beanies. 
Franz’s Food sees increase in business during COVID-19

Franz’s Food sees increase in business during COVID-19

Sarah Levine October 23, 2020
Franz’s Food is thriving just seven months after Gov. Chris Sununu’s mandated closure of non-essential businesses in New Hampshire. Owner Franz Guest shows why success remains at this Main Street gem during the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Ramon's quality service keeps customers coming back

Ramon’s quality service keeps customers coming back

Melanie Matts October 16, 2020
With the closing of on-campus coffee shops Albert’s, CornerStone, Zeke’s Café, and Dunkin', students and faculty have turned to local small business Ramon’s Coffee Cart.
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