Lulu’s tiki bar open to the public, Smuttynose Food Truck & Craft Beer Festival returns

"Summertime is always the best of what might be." This summer there has been no shortage of "the best" in the restaurant scene on the Seacoast. This week we learn that Nevada Hotel’s Lulu’s tiki bar at York Beach is now open to public, the second annual Smuttynose Food Truck & Craft Beer Festival returns this weekend featuring more than a dozen of New England's most fabulous food trucks serving up delectable delights alongside the finest beers and cocktails from Smuttynose, we remind you that Wells Chili Fest 2024 is also happening this weekend and we revisit other local restaurant news.

Nevada Hotel’s Lulu’s tiki bar at York Beach now open to public

Long Sands Beach’s newest tiki bar is open to the public after a holdup this summer in the restaurant’s approval process.

Smuttynose Food Truck & Craft Beer Festival returns: What you need to know

The second annual Smuttynose Food Truck & Craft Beer Festival returns on Saturday, Aug. 24.

Lee Frank’s expands to Wells: 'Old-fashioned classic American burger joint' coming soon

Lee Frank’s, a popular burger and hot dog eatery, is expanding into Wells with a second site on Route 1.

Wells Chili Fest 2024: 'Chiliheads' compete for a shot at World Championship '

The Wells Chamber of Commerce will host its 23rd annual Chili Fest on Saturday, Aug. 24.

Rooftop at The Envio of Portsmouth welcomes new leadership and menu

Rooftop at The Envio, the rooftop bar and restaurant atop the AC Hotel at 299 Vaughan St., have announced the additions of Deb Weeks in a leadership role and Jesse Souza as executive chef. Weeks and Souza have introduced a new social and shareable menu, as well as a cocktail menu.

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This article originally appeared on Portsmouth Herald: Lulu’s tiki bar open to the public, Smuttynose Food Truck & Craft Beer Festival returns