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Last evening, I ate the best hamburger I’ve ever tasted. I know, we’ve probably all heard that line muttered somewhere before, but believe me – this was no ordinary burger. This was the BT Burger. All the ingredients were tiptop and the combined flavors were absolutely  tremendous. What is a BT Burger and where can you get it? It’s the Black Trumpet Burger and it’s on the Early Winter menu, which I’m not exactly sure how long will stick around, perhaps until it’s mid-winter? All I can say is you better get one while you can.

The Black Trumpet menu describes the BT Burger like this:

NEFF (North East Family Farms) beef patty with melted gruyère cheese on a housemade bun served with truffled skin fries, black trumpet catsup and housemade pickles.

I’m sure the special seasoning inside the beef patty is one of the restaurant’s most kept secrets… but it really is the best burger I’ve tasted, hands down. The excruciatingly beautiful taste of the burger overshadowed the delicate, yet simply delicious potato skin fries bathed in the chef’s truffle oil.  The portion is just right – not too much, not too little and it’s a reasonable price for such a classy take on a what is known as a simple dish. How did I wash it down? With a Victory lager, which can only be found on tap in Portsmouth, NH at The Black Trumpet.  They usually have three rotating beers on tap, all three unique and all three are usually regional or craft-brewer beers. If you do visit the restaurant and order the burger, I just hope you enjoy it as much as I did.

Don’t be afraid to let your mouth water…

The Black Trumpet is my favorite restaurant in this little seaport town and it’s located at 29 Ceres Street, Portsmouth, NH

I’ve been involved with the local music scene since 1992 when I began at WUNH 91.3 FM in Durham, NH. After DJing and acting as the radio station’s music director in 1996-97 I began working at BullMoose Music upon it’s grand opening and became the location’s indie music buyer. After 3+ years in retail, I decided to finish school and work in the world of computing and Information Technology, but never giving up my interest or involvement with music.  After the turn of the century I started a music promotions business, in which I represented Important Records, Broken Sparrow Records, and Aesthetics Records. I also released two Justin Carloni albums under the Sadheel Records label. I later volunteered at WSCA (Portsmouth Community Radio) as Music Director, where I met some great people, expanded the music library, and was nominated for the 2005 CMJ Music Director of the Year.  After a few years volunteering and doing weekly radio programs, I decided to exit WSCA and try my hand at booking acts for the Hush Hush Sweet Harlot music series at The Red Door. Laurel Brauns had worked her magic the previous two years, but was soon moving to Oregon, which gave me the opportunity to book live music beginning in January 2006.  This whole story finally leads us to the following news…

I am resigning my duties effective April 1, 2010 at The Red Door and handing over the Hush Hush Sweet Harlot music series to Mr. Tristan Law.

1. Slowdive – Souvlaki (1993)
2. Magnetic Fields – The Wayward Bus (1991)
3. Magnetic Fields – Holiday (1994)
4. Magnetic Fields – 69 Love Songs, Part I (1999)
5. Magnetic Fields – 69 Love Songs, Part II (1999)
6. Magnetic Fields – 69 Love Songs, Part III (1999)
7. Tortoise – Tortoise (1994)
8. Tortoise – Millions Now Living Will Never Die (1996)
9. Pavement – Slanted & Enchanted (1992)
10. Pavement – Crooked Rain, Crooked Rain (1994)

My list for Best Music of 2009 is not set in stone and it will not stir up many new sales for the artists mentioned. I sat at my desk, decinding which one made the cut – my simple list is not based on any reviews, recommendations – and no artists is listed because of any favors. It’s good music – pure and simple. It’s just like, my opinion, man. I love all genres of music and this year, I believe these to be the best songs released within the last calendar year. There are many new artists that made the list, but a few oldies that perhaps show my bias, but you can never go wrong with artists like Yo La Tengo, My Morning Jacket, or Tortoise – can you? Just check out the list, will ya?

My 2010 Portsmouth, NH calendar is now available. Each calendar is only $14.99 USD. They make great gifts for anyone who loves Portsmouth…  Contact me if interested.