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Temple Food Mart, Manchester, NH (2025)

07/05/2025

INDEPENDENCE DAY... The following photo depicts some property of Arthur Skiathitis, Sr., from WWII. The items were part of the newly created OSS (Office of Strategic Services) Burma Indo-China service campaign. The OSS is known today as the CIA.

Shown are the military footwear, leather gloves, army belt, bamboo shoot, military provided Bible (right of photo) and Chinese interpretation book... All a part of the fight against the Japanese behind their enemy lines.

The cap is from a Chinese Kachin ranger, or Guerilla war fighter. Arthur Sr. worked hand in hand with Kachin fighters through an interpreter to spy on the Japanese.

These are just small pieces of why we are all here today... Soldiers past and present fighting for our Independence, and fighting for something that is not free... Freedom. Please remember their sacrifices when celebrating July 4th.

Arthur Skiathitis, Sr. (Founder of Temple Food Mart in Manchester), along with a team of enlisted citizens, went off to serve this great country, by engaging in a fight for America, and the world during WWII in 1942.

Temple Food Mart recently celebrated the 87th Anniversary since the store's Original Opening in 1938, and the 8th since reopening in 2017. Please Instagram, and follow & share on Facebook at Temple Food Mart.

06/16/2025

Temple Food Mart's former owner, Arthur Skiathitis, Sr., in 1938, at 20 years of age, founded "Arthur's Temple Grocery" store. After returning from service in WWII, the store later moved across the street, and opened in 1948. The name changed sometime thereafter to "Temple Food Mart," as it is still known today.

The photograph below features father and son on what appears to be Father's Day in the early 1980's, sitting with his youngest child, Mark, wearing his Central High School baseball cap. Arthur Sr. passed away in 1997.

The store is still in the family and operated by the last of 7 children... Mark. Please visit and show your local support for this little old store, located at 121 Baker Street in Manchester.

The store celebrated its 87-Year original opening this past March 25th. Please help make this a greater 9th year since re-opening in 2017. Happy Father's Day. Please Instagram, and Follow & Share on Facebook at Temple Food Mart.

05/26/2025

MEMORIAL DAY... Please remember the Spirit of this great day... The servicemen and servicewomen no longer with us who served for the freedoms of America. Thank every surviving former or current service person if you have the chance, even beyond the holiday.

Representing the US Army during WWII, and the founder of Temple Food Mart, is the late Arthur Skiathitis, Sr. Arthur Sr. (SKI) eventually went from Aviation training in San Angelo, Texas, then trained as a paratrooper to ultimately land behind enemy Japanese lines overseas for the O.S.S. (Office of Strategic Services). Today, this entity is known as the CIA.

He was dispatched to what is known as the Burma Campaign, Indo-China. Through an interpreter, with the aid of Chinese Guerilla fighters, known as the "Kachin" Rangers, Arthur Sr. and his platoon would gather Japanese intelligence. The "Kachin" were necessary, as they knew the foreign terrain to be navigated, the dangerous jungles.

Pictured below is Arthur Sr., postured in front of a fighter plane during his Aviation training of 43-C, 308th ARMY AIR FORCES FLYING TRAINING DETACHMENT. Grandma and Grandpa Skiathitis were fortunate that their son (both sons) returned from service, whereas so many families never saw loved ones again.

If given the chance, please stop by and view a private Memorial displayed at Temple Food Mart depicting a small sample of Arthur Sr.s' military memorabilia. Among many items to see, are his marching gloves and hat and his burial flag presented at his funeral to his loving wife, Julienne.

Of note to view, a book written in 1963, "BEHIND THE BURMA ROAD," and tells "The heroic, bloody, true story of the tiny OSS Guerilla force that out-fought the Japanese army..." The book talks about the "fierce excitement of 'The Bridge Over The River Kwai.'" This was Arthur Sr.s campaign.

Also of note to view, an American Legion Resolution presented after Arthur Sr.s death, and partially reads as follows; "...WHILE EVER CHERISHING IN OUR HEARTS THE MEMORY OF DISTINGUISHED SERVICE TO OUR COUNTRY..."

This is Temple Food Mart's 9th Memorial Day since re-opening in 2017, in reverence to all of the fallen soldiers. Earlier this year, Temple Food Mart celebrated 87 years since the store originally opened in 1938. Please help make this an even better 88th year at the store. Please Instagram and Follow & Share on Facebook at Temple Food Mart.

05/12/2025

MOTHER'S DAY - Temple Food Mart, located at 121 Baker Street in Manchester, recently entered 87 years since opening in 1938. Featured are NH Made S.O.S. (STEVE'S ORIGINAL SAUCES), with Maple & Spicy Maple barbecue Sauces.

Also available, Mother's Day Mimosas, and Honey are just a few gifts to choose from. Re-introducing our coolest NHMade product, WICK-IT COOL Soy massage candles. Also here is NHMade wine from SUMMIT WINERY, and Sweet Mead & Hard Cider from MOONLIGHT MEADERY. Spinach Pita & Baklava, too!

Julienne, the store Matriarch, greeted all and graced Temple Food Mart for decades. She was known as Mrs. Maple at a local Dunkin Donuts she used to frequently visit. Julienne's Maple Nook will be an everlasting part of Temple Food Mart.

Here she is, always elegant and graceful.... Help make this an even greater 87th year since the store's original opening, and 9th year since reopening in 2017. Please Instagram, and Follow & Share on Facebook at Temple Food Mart. Happy Mother's Day.

04/20/2025

GREEK EASTER is upon us. On March 25th, Greek Independence Day, Temple Food Mart celebrated its 87-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.

Even if you're not Greek, you can still experience the taste of classic Spinach Pita and Baklava, selling at Temple Food Mart (on 121 Baker Street in Manchester). This is the the 9th Greek Easter since the Re-opening of the store in 2017.

Pictured below in 1956, is Apostolos and Helen Skiathitis - my grandparents, not long before both of their deaths. 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 here today. Help make this a great 87th year. Please Instagram, and Follow & Share on Facebook at Temple Food Mart.

04/20/2025

A DAY OF REST. Easter, Wine, & Chocolate go very well together. Our wines... We have an ever growing selection. 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! A healthy selection of Craft Beer should satisfy any craving.

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, THISTLES Zucchini Salsa, BUSY BEEZZZ Honey (+ Whipped Honey), SUMMIT WINE, MOONLIGHT MEADS & HARD CIDERS, plus SQUAMSCOT original craft sodas!

LINDT CHOCOLATES and MUDDY MARY'S BLOODY MARY MUD are here. SPINACH PITA and BAKLAVA are selling once again! Artificial flowers for sale, why not?!

These goods can be found at Temple Food Mart on 121 Baker Street in Manchester, after recently celebrating its 87-Year original store opening this March 25th (opened in 1938) and 8-Year re-opening.

Notice the old time Egg Scale at the front of the picture. Still works perfectly. Also in the picture is a classic SUN-MAID RAISINS display, complete with a proud woman carrying the basket of grapes.

Please say hello if you have not yet come into the store or if it has been some time since your last visit. Help make this a great 87th year. Happy Easter. Please Instagram, and follow & share on Facebook at Temple Food Mart.

03/25/2025

CELEBRATE again! 87 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. Please stop by to visit.

8 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 helped slowly bring this venerable store back to its feet.

There have been growing pains in re-establishing such an endeavor. There's still a long way to go, but with your continued patronage, the store will grow even more and continue to evolve.

Please come by for some classic Greek Spanikopita (Spinach Pie) and sweet Baklava. So good! Our Wine selection has grown, including our popular MIMOSA bottles, our Sweet BELLINI bottles, and the crazy BUZZBALLZ, which are selling right here.

We are extremely proud and privileged to sell NH's own SUMMIT WINE, artfully created with passion and ingenuity. Craft Beers have become a steady part of this new look bodega, so to say. NH Made products will continue to grow as a staple of products to be carried. The original and one of a kind WICK-IT COOL SOY MASSAGE CANDLES are back.

In this 8th 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 say hello if you have not yet come into the store or if it has been some time since your last visit.

I ask that you continue to shop here and I will deliver what I can for you. Help make this a great 87th year, and 9th year since re-opening. The store 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 buff, from an original photo taken at Christmas time in the mid 1960's. Please Instagram, and follow & share on Facebook at Temple Food Mart.

03/17/2025

EVERYONE'S A BIT IRISH TODAY! MISPLACED ME LEPRECHAUN, SO REPRESENTING ARE SOME WINNING EMERALD GREEN NH LOTTERY TICKETS, AND SOME GREEN BOTTLED BEER, TO BE SITTING IN TODAY TO PROMOTE THIS DAY O' DRINKING.

TEMPLE FOOD MART, located at 121 Baker Street in Manchester, left behind its 8-year re-opening anniversary last March 25th, and on this March 25th, will commemorate the 87 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 87th year. Please Instagram, and Follow & Share on Facebook at Temple Food Mart.

02/14/2025

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 87th 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 9th year since the store re-opened in March 2017. Please Instagram, and Follow & Share on Facebook at Temple Food Mart.

02/09/2025

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 87th anniversary since this grocery business first opened in 1938. Help make this a greater 9th year since re-opening in March of 2017.

Featured in this photo from 40 years ago is my Central High School kicking football. Please follow and share on Facebook, Instagram, etc...

02/05/2025

87 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 8th 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 9th re-opening year and 87th overall year.

Pictured, 90 years ago, is Arthur Sr., young and dapper, with his 1935 Central High School Senior photo and personal comments.

He was raised at his old 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.

02/01/2025

Central High School Alumni... We thought our graduation was long ago. Well, 90 years ago this month of January, and pictured below, is the official 1935 Diploma and Yearbook for Central Alum Arthur Skiathitis, Sr., founder of the Temple Food Mart grocery store in Manchester.

All in the family attended and graduated from this classic high school, from the 70's through the 80's. I hope this conjures up fond memories for previous graduates. Imagine what it was like in 1935.

Arthur Sr. opened his grocery business in 1938, less than 3 years from his graduation at the age of 20. This would be the 87th anniversary since that time, and 9th year since it reopened in 2017.

Please Instagram and follow and share on Facebook if you know any Alum that would appreciate this. Help make this a greater 87th year for the store.

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