Common grounds: Adelle's in Dover sold to Caffe Kilim owners

Portsmouth Herald
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This week we witnessed the friendly merger of two great groups of local business owners. When one group decided to sell their much-loved Dover coffeehouse, they went straight to a family that owns a much-loved Portsmouth coffeehouse and the result is the preservation of a business that has become a special part of the Dover community.

Adelle's Coffeehouse sold to Caffe Kilim owners

The Portsmouth Caffe Kilim family, from left, Yalcin Yazgan, Ahmet Yazgan and Leyla Yazgan, are the new owners of Adelle's Coffeehouse in Dover.
The Portsmouth Caffe Kilim family, from left, Yalcin Yazgan, Ahmet Yazgan and Leyla Yazgan, are the new owners of Adelle's Coffeehouse in Dover.

When Nova Mullineaux and the Adelle's Coffeehouse team decided to sell the business, she approached the Yazgan family, owners of Caffe Kilim in Portsmouth, to see if they would be interested in buying Adelle's. And they said yes.

Do you like oysters?

A shucker from Fox Point Oysters gets into the spirit at last year's Oysterfest at Bernie's Beach Bar. Oyster Week returns to the Seacoast and Bernie's Sept. 18-24.
A shucker from Fox Point Oysters gets into the spirit at last year's Oysterfest at Bernie's Beach Bar. Oyster Week returns to the Seacoast and Bernie's Sept. 18-24.

Oyster Week returns to the Seacoast this Sunday, Sept. 18 with a week of events highlighting the state’s fastest-growing seafood industry. Half of the state’s 14 oyster farms will take part in events at local breweries and restaurants from Newmarket to Newington showcasing the state’s oyster harvest which has grown by nearly 800 percent in value since 2013. The celebration starts with Oysterfest at the Stone Church in Newmarket and spreads to Stoneface Brewing, Throwback Brewery and Bernie's Beach Bar throughout the week.

Wiggly Bridge expanding its horizons

David Woods II, left, and his father David Woods plan to expand their Wiggly Bridge Distillery after 10 years in business on Route 1 in York, Maine.
David Woods II, left, and his father David Woods plan to expand their Wiggly Bridge Distillery after 10 years in business on Route 1 in York, Maine.

The owners of Wiggly Bridge Distillery are adding an expansion that will double the production of their award-winning whiskey. Dave Woods and his son, David Woods II, have been running their York distillery since 2012 and say their current facility cannot keep up with their ever-growing demand.

Otto Pizza opens in Exeter

Owner Alex Budd cooks pizzas during the opening of Otto Pizza in Exeter on Monday, Sept. 12, 2022.
Owner Alex Budd cooks pizzas during the opening of Otto Pizza in Exeter on Monday, Sept. 12, 2022.

Otto Pizza has opened at the former Green Bean location at 33 Water St. in Exeter and says it offers "an elevated pizza experience." Franchisee owner Alex Budd said Otto is known for its unique combination pizzas like mashed potato, bacon and scallion, and buffalo cauliflower, scallion and blue cheese.

Jersey Mike's opening in Portsmouth

Jersey Mike’s Subs will celebrate its grand opening at 1600 Woodbury Ave., in Portsmouth beginning Wednesday, Sept. 28 with a fundraiser for UNH Athletics.
Jersey Mike’s Subs will celebrate its grand opening at 1600 Woodbury Ave., in Portsmouth beginning Wednesday, Sept. 28 with a fundraiser for UNH Athletics.

Jersey Mike’s Subs will celebrate the grand opening at its new Portsmouth location at 1600 Woodbury Ave. on Wednesday, Sept. 28. Franchise owner Matt Goyette said to celebrate they're holding a fundraiser to benefit UNH Athletics. Goyette, a University of New Hampshire alumni, will offer a free regular sub for a $3 donation to UNH from Sept. 28 through Oct. 2.

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This article originally appeared on Portsmouth Herald: Common grounds: Adelle's in Dover sold to Caffe Kilim owners