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06-21-2012, 12:32 PM | #1 |
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Interesting......
They always appeared busy so I am surprised that they are having to auction the property off.... Well hopefully everyone with a gift certificate gets in soon...
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06-21-2012, 12:50 PM | #2 |
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Oh my...thought I had a wonderful idea this past Christmas for a present for my sister and husband so I bought a certificate. They won't be at the lake until July 28th. Oh well! If anyone hears of how to get a refund, please let us know. Thanks.
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06-21-2012, 01:24 PM | #3 |
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We ate there last night. It was busy and we enjoyed the meal. Sorry to hear this.
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06-27-2012, 07:25 AM | #5 |
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They are not closing...
From the restaurant manager:
Hi, The Woodshed is not closing and there will be no auction on July 12th as the forum states. I appreciate your concern and your e-mail and look forward to seeing you in here soon enjoying yourself with us. Paige Daniels General Manager The Woodshed Restaurant 128 Lee Rd. Moultonboro, N.H. 603-476-2311 |
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06-22-2012, 04:27 AM | #6 |
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It is probably not a problem with the business but rather what they paid for it and how much debt they have outstanding. I'm fairly certain this business will survive in some form or fashion given its history and unique charm. It is just a question of who will own and run it in the future.
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06-22-2012, 07:42 AM | #7 |
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secondcurve, I hope you're right!
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06-22-2012, 11:51 AM | #8 |
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Woodshed in the future....
Last night as I was informing Ms. HC of the auction we thought of all the likely restaurant buyers that would be able to purchase (at the right price) this type of restaurant and make it better and we both thought of Alex Ray and Common Man.....we eat in CM restaurants frequently and find them priceworthy, and usually quite full when we are there. There are probably the usual detractors when it comes to CM but how many of them have closed and gone to auction lately?
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06-22-2012, 12:11 PM | #9 | |
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I am sad, I live very close to the Woodshed and I eat there once and even twice a week typically. I like Kirk and Paige and think it is a great place.I have not talked with them yet but I also believe the Woodshed will survive mostly intact. They are busy- like everyone else, mid-week off season is tough. But weekends and all summer... slammed. I will be going in tonite and may be able to report more if they want me too. |
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06-22-2012, 04:55 PM | #10 |
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I won't swear by it, but I "heard" today it was not going to auction. Hope this is the case.
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A very nice looking and comfortable spot . But the service is inconsistent and the food has declined . Time for a change . Perhaps we will get new owners that can turn the place around.
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Nailed it
Billy Bob, nailed it with his reply on the Woodshed.
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You are correct about the sadness portion - wish present owners all the luck in the world to pull thru and continue to run Woodshed the way Lynn and Bob used to |
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Well said.
Well said VB.
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06-28-2012, 01:13 PM | #16 |
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Good Food...
In the case of any restaurant "good food" is the key word. If corporate chefs and care taken to prepare well-trained cooks yields good food....they will come and they will come back. If the food is generally "less than good" and the service is poorly trained and managed any restaurant will fail.
Emeril Lagasse does't cook in every one of his restaurants but his restaurants are highly rated because the service is very well-trained and the food is top quality when it is delivered to the back door and is prepared by chefs and cooks that are trained by the master chef. The "corporate" in Common Man isn't bad if it yields steady good service and good food. I hope the Woodshed catches on to some sort of success formula in its next life..... |
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I think it would make a great McDonalds. When is enough sameness enough?
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McDonalds...Five Guys...Friendly's
I agree Jonas Pilot...these all offer sameness and consistency. I think it would be a shame to let a remote location and great physical plant with lots of ambience go the route of so many others...new ownership and a poorly-capitalized slide into mediocrity. You've been around the restaurants in the Lakes Region long enough obviously to have seen them come and go. It's easy to be ordinary...but hard to stay open.
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