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Temple Food Mart, Manchester, NH (2026)

04/12/2026

GREEK EASTER is upon us. On March 25th, Greek Independence Day, Temple Food Mart acknowledged its 88-Year original store opening Anniversary. This Grocery business and local landmark originally opened in 1938 by Arthur Skiathits, Sr., the first son of the Skiathits Grandparents. He was 20 years old.

Shortly after arriving in America in 1907, the Skiathits grandparents operated a Pig and Chicken farm in the local Manchester area. Two other siblings were also born, (Aunt) Hazel and (Uncle) Charlie around the same time as Arthur, Sr. All three worked the store.

Before Temple Food Mart was built, the original store, "Arthur's Temple Grocery," was in operation in the little building that still stands across the street from the store we all know today. It was about 10 years later in 1948 when the new location opened.

Pictured below in this undated photo, is Apostolos and Helen Skiathitis - Probably around the 1950's era. How cozy is life it seems at that moment. They were married on January 13th, 1907. They left their native Greece 9 months later, and on September 13th, 1907, arrived at Ellis Island - AMERICA!

Because of these amazing people, Temple Food Mart stands, on this 10th Greek Easter since the re-opening of the store in 2017. Please recognize this 88th overall year. Please Instagram, and Follow & Share on Facebook at Temple Food Mart.

04/05/2026

A DAY OF REST. Easter & Wine go very well together. Perfect for Easter, our classic MIMOSAS and UPTOWN COCKTAILS are here, as well as our Fruit BELLINIS. Get that Happy Sunday Buzz with our BUZZBALLZ!

Also, our NH MADE favorites... for every occasion, 7-20-4 CI**RS! Plus, WICK-IT COOL Soy Massage Candles, LAUREL HILL Wine Jellies, S.O.S. Barbecue Sauces, and THISTLES Zucchini Salsa.

These goods can be found at Temple Food Mart on 121 Baker Street in Manchester, after recently celebrating its 88-Year original store opening this March 25th (opened in 1938) and 9-Year re-opening.

Let's recognize this 10th year re-opening and a great 88th year. Happy Easter. Please Instagram, and follow & share on Facebook at Temple Food Mart.

03/25/2026

CELEBRATE again! 88 years ago, in 1938, Arthur Skiathitis, Sr. entered into the Grocery Business, naming his original store ARTHUR'S TEMPLE GROCERY. The name changed sometime thereafter to what it is known to be presently. This March 25th will commemorate the long ago anniversary year, and the beginning of its 10th year since re-opening in 2017.

9 years ago today, at 7:30pm on Greek Independence Day, the boards on the windows and doors were removed and sunlight once again shined inside of TEMPLE FOOD MART, re-opening after a long time-out. I want to thank everyone that has stopped in to this venerable store over all of the decades.

There have been substantial growing pains in re-establishing such an endeavor. In this 9th year, Temple Food Mart continued to bring you our foundational traditions of an indoor Pumpkin Patch, Trick Or Treat, Christmas Trees, Valentine Roses and more.

Please acknowledge this store's 88th overall year, and 10th year since re-opening, which is located on 121 Baker Street in Manchester (corner of Calef Road & Baker Street). My sincerest thanks, Mark Skiathitis.

Pictured is the founder, and my father, Arthur Skiathitis, Sr., looking business-like, from an original artist sketch 70 years ago in 1956. The stunning likeness caricature appears to have been drawn in good fun at a Grocer's Convention. Please Instagram, and follow & share on Facebook at Temple Food Mart.

03/17/2026

EVERYONE'S A BIT IRISH TODAY! MISPLACED ME LEPRECHAUN, SO REPRESENTING IS McYODA, TO BE SITTING IN TODAY TO PROMOTE THIS DAY O' DRINKING.

TEMPLE FOOD MART, located at 121 Baker Street in Manchester, left behind its 9-year re-opening anniversary last March 25th, and on this March 25th, will commemorate the 88 year milestone since its true inception in 1938. Hope many of you will stop by.

Turn your beer can into a fluthering mug with our snap on "Grab Your Can" can grabbers, which fits all size cans. Several NH Brews and Wine are on hand. If you haven't already discovered our fascinating MIMOSAS, then you must try them...many flavors. BUZZBALLZ and CHOCOLATINIS are here!!

NH's own MICKEY SPAIN music collection is still for sale to round out the perfect Irish celebration. KENO IS HERE. Lottery ticket winners are still waiting to be purchased. We are just down the street from the local Disc Golf Park. So, to all Disc Golfers, your road sodas are right here.

As an old Irish quip goes, "Always remember, the longer you live, the sooner you bloody will die." So drink & be merry, friends. Help make this a great 88th year. Please Instagram, and Follow & Share on Facebook at Temple Food Mart.

02/26/2026

45 years ago on February 26, 1981... This is a follow-up story from just over a week ago that was posted by Temple Food Mart. The following is a reprint from that post...

""St. Valentine's Day robbery... 45 Valentine Day's ago, in 1981, Temple Food Mart was hit by armed robbers for cash from the register, as reported by the Manchester Union Leader in this brief write-up and photo. The story shows the detectives that first appeared on the case.

The store was also targeted for cash at gunpoint just two months prior in December 1980, with the clerk, John Ryan, at the receiving end of the gun barrel in both robberies. No shots were fired in either incident. This previous news article is also posted on Temple Food Mart's page.""

02/18/2026

St. Valentine's Day robbery... 45 Valentine Day's ago, in 1981, Temple Food Mart was hit by armed robbers for cash from the register, as reported by the Manchester Union Leader in this brief write-up and photo. The story shows the detectives that first appeared on the case.

The store was also targeted for cash at gunpoint just two months prior in December 1980, with the clerk, John Ryan, at the receiving end of the gun barrel in both robberies. No shots were fired in either incident. This previous news article is also posted on Temple Food Mart's page.

02/14/2026

VALENTINE'S DAY - STUNNING RED ROSES, WINE JELLIES by Laurel Hill, CHOCOLATE Lindt TRUFFLES, Old Tyme Lollipops, plus NH Made "Muddy Mary's BLOODY MARY MUD" and MASSAGE CANDLES BY Wick-It-Cool Candles are now available at Temple Food Mart, located at 121 Baker Street in Manchester.

Celebrating the 88th Anniversary since this grocery business first opened in 1938. Buy local and support local. BOUTIQUE Summit Wines, Moonlight Meads, Mimosas and Craft Beer are also here. Please help make this a greater 10th year since the store re-opened in March 2017. Please Instagram, and Follow & Share on Facebook at Temple Food Mart.

02/08/2026

SUPER BOWL - DONE RIGHT!! There are NO losers in this SUPER BOWL, found at TEMPLE FOOD MART! Located at 121 Baker Street in Manchester, there are many more Game Day libations to be found here. Will be OPEN throughout the game. Could really use the support.

Comment on who you're rooting for and why if you would like to. This is the 88th anniversary since this grocery business first opened in 1938. Help make this a greater 10th year since re-opening in March of 2017.

Featured in the center of this photo from 40 years ago 1986, is a still shot from an original VHS recording of Super Bowl XX, New England vs. Chicago. Many of us remember that game, more so for the three amazing games leading up to it. Please follow and share on Facebook, Instagram, etc...

02/06/2026

88 years ago in 1938, at the age of 20 years old, Arthur Skiathitis, Sr. founded a local grocery business called "Arthur's Temple Grocery." Years later, the store name changed and is currently known as "Temple Food Mart" located at 121 Baker Street in Manchester.

As January passes by, the month is bittersweet as Arthur Sr. was born and also passed away during this month. The store was closed for over a decade and re-opened in March of 2017, 20 years after his death.

Since the completion of the store's 9th year re-opening, it is appropriate to recognize this man, the proprietor, husband, father of 7, and WWII veteran. Please stop by and pay a visit to see the history throughout the store.

You're welcome to shop or just say hello to the new proprietor, the youngest child and son, Mark. Thank you in advance. Please help make this a greater 10th re-opening year and 88th overall year.

Pictured, 91 years ago, is Arthur Sr., youthful with no worries, at an undisclosed location, sporting swimwear for the era, with hair high and tight, much how he wore it in photos decades later.

He was raised at his old Manchester south end home, which was also a pig and chicken farm, started by his parents, legally immigrating from Greece in 1907. Please Instagram and Follow & Share on Facebook at Temple Food Mart.

01/30/2026

95 years ago today in 1931, Arthur Apostolos Skiathitis, Sr. graduated from the Manchester Grammar School system as depicted in the photo below. Does anyone remember receiving a grammar school diploma? Hmmm, I don't recall it but maybe it happened.

Based on the time frame back then, it appears grammar school included what we know as middle school today, because Arthur, Sr. graduated four years later from high school in January of 1935.

Arthur, Sr. soon after founded Arthur's Temple Grocery in 1938, also in Manchester, later becoming known as Temple Food Mart. Anecdotally, recent discovered insurance paperwork for that time shows Arthur, Sr. purchased a 1933 Chevrolet Sedan (6 Cylinder) during the year the business was opened.

01/06/2026

WEDDING ANNIVERSARY - Over 65 years ago in 1958, Arthur Skiathitis Sr. and Julienne Thibodeau were married in a small ceremony by a Justice of the Peace.

Decades later, they celebrated their 25th Wedding Anniversary, and renewed vows on their 35th Anniversary. They were married for about 39 years and both are sadly departed from us.

The picture below appears to have been taken on a different day, honoring their wedding with a typical Greek theme, with crowns on the heads. Making an appearance in the background is Uncle Charlie, Arthur's brother.

Arthur Sr. was the Founder and Julienne was the Matriarch of Temple Food Mart in Manchester, the Bakersville community.

Please have a Happy New Year and help make this a greater 88th year since the store's original Opening in 1938 and the 10th year since the store re-opened in March of 2017.

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