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HAMPTON With the mercury tickling the freezing mark Saturday, the oil in the deep fryer at Blink’s Fry Doe was sizzling just the same as the iconic Seacoast food stand on Hampton Beach opened its trademark bright orange counter for the season.
A welcome ritual dating back to 1973, Blink’s is always one of the first establishments to open on the boulevard and serves as a sure sign to a legion of fans across the Seacoast - and far beyond - that spring is indeed just around the corner.
“We saw it was opening on their Facebook page,” said Maggie Whitney, who made the trip all the way from North Conway just to get her fix of one of Hampton’s most recognized delicacies. “I couldn’t believe how many people were parked up here.”