Happy Father’s Day. Today I want to take a moment to honor my own father, Arthur Pappas.
My father Arthur in the kitchen of our family’s restaurant
[Photo: Kieran Kesner for The New York Times]
Working with my dad taught me the value of serving others and to treat everyone who walked in the doors of our restaurant with dignity and respect, regardless of their background.
My father helped build our family business, the Puritan Backroom, into a New Hampshire institution through hard work, long hours, and an unshakable commitment to community.
He always reminded me that success isn’t just about what you achieve for yourself – it’s about how you treat others and what you give back to the community that made it possible.
Growing up watching him hustle in the kitchen, manage hundreds of employees, and treat every customer like family taught me lessons I carry with me to this day: Work hard, stay humble, and always help others in any way you can.
Across New Hampshire and the country, fathers – in all their forms – are doing that same work every day. They’re guiding kids through tough times, putting in extra shifts, showing up for their communities, and shaping the next generation through the example they set.
I’m endlessly grateful for mine.
Wishing you and yours a happy and meaningful Father’s Day.
With gratitude,
Chris
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