Zihihao Lu, left, of San Francisco Kitchen, serves a sample of the fine-dining restaurant’s sushi bar to Colleen Scott, of Nashua, during the 22nd annual Taste of Downtown Nashua on Wednesday afternoon. Cardin Jewelers served as host for San Francisco Kitchen, two of roughly 50 local businesses to participate in the event.

Sophia Mortellaro, of The Peddler’s Daughter on Main Street, sets up a sampling of the restaurant’s chilled potato and leek soup with a chive oil from the League of NH Craftsmen’s gallery as part of Wednesday’s event.

Staff photos by Chris Garofolo