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08-23-2018, 05:01 PM | #1 |
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I figured I should be the first to post.
This is our final weekend in business due to staffing and other problems we will be closing permanently on Sunday. I know that there that are happy to hear this and others that are not. Please let's not degrade this thread into a "ha ha you suck" dog pile on the rabbit Thank you |
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Permanently as in forever? Or for this season and plan to open in 2019?
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08-23-2018, 07:14 PM | #5 |
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This is terrible news. I'm not on that side of the lake much, but the reviews looked like things were going well. Sorry to hear, Chef Tony--good luck in whatever comes next for you.
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08-23-2018, 08:05 PM | #6 |
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I was in two weeks ago on a Sunday when my wife and I were beginning our hunt for a lake house. The food was great, the service was great and I enjoyed our short talk.
As I said on that Sunday, you said you would make Sandy Point into an excellent restaurant. From my only experience, you did exactly what you said you would do. This news has hit me like a ton of bricks. You gave it your all. So sorry to hear this news. All the best moving forward. R2B |
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I’m very sorry to hear this chef Tony. I always root for local business. I wish you the best of luck on your future endeavors.
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08-24-2018, 05:41 AM | #8 |
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Sorry to hear
You had things together there in service, quality and price, Chef Tony. I'm sorry it didn't work out and wish you well in the future. This is a loss for the region.
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08-24-2018, 06:17 AM | #9 |
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Staffing was a nightmare this season and now it's even worse due to school openings and activities. It's bad enough for year round business' but everyone I know that has a seasonal operation couldn't find enough staff.
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Seems like especially in Alton. We went to Shibleys for some fried claims on a Wednesday because Pops was closed (Pops is closed Tuesday’s and Wednesday’s). Only two people staffed and waited over 45 minutes for a small clam and chicken finger order. They said they too were having staffing issues all season. Sent from my iPhone using Winnipesaukee Forum mobile app |
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Sorry to hear this. Always tough to close a business, good luck with your future endeavors.
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I am sorry to hear this too. It's sad to lose a local business.
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08-24-2018, 05:47 PM | #14 |
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Likewise
We enjoyed our times at the Sandy Point this year. Good food, good service. My wife and her friend enjoyed "thirsty Thursday" as well.
Good luck, Tony. Dave
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08-25-2018, 03:09 PM | #15 |
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Very sorry to hear this. I was hoping for the best for you. Had heard nothing but good this year.
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One of my brother from Ohio's favorite place to visit when at our lake.
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08-26-2018, 07:14 AM | #17 |
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Sandy Point Restaurant has struggled over the past years with different proprietiors. Hopefully the Owners will find someone to return the restaurant to its previous greatness. Good luck to Tony in his future endeavors, and to Bobby on his search for a new group to run the place.
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08-26-2018, 11:10 AM | #18 |
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I can only imagine the difficulty of any restaurant today trying to find competent help! Especially now that the economy is so good. Good luck Tony.
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I think I saw somewhere that Sawyers is closing Labor Day because of the lack of staff.
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Sandy Point Restaurant will NOT be open in 2019
Per reply to my email query to the Sandy Point Resort.
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Sad to hear about Sandy Point restaurant.
Is it true that the Dockside Restaurant is also closed for 2019? Same question for Busy Corner? If true that all three of these places are closed, then it is a huge loss for the Town of Alton. |
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The Alton Bay Busy Corner store has been closed. The owner of the property has put up a newer, larger banner advertising the property for lease. I guess this will be a waiting game. Dave
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I think in the Lodge thread we learned that they don't have a dock. Looks like some opportunities in Alton Bay, but not much time to get set up. Still have Shibley's and Pop's, right?
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JP China is also within walking distance from the public docks. Sandy Point used to have a shuttle van to the public docks when theirs were full. Maybe Ackerley's could get some diners that way too from the boaters. With the Rusty Moose also closed, the dining choices in Alton are dwindling.
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Nor do I. In the 55+ summers I've spent in Alton Bay, I've never gone there, and I love Chinese food. We have so many good places here in the NY metro area, I'd rather enjoy New England seafood when I eat out in NH. Although I do enjoy the burgers at Ellacoya.
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New location for stuffed lobsters
I am the new chef @ Morrisey's Front Porch. We will be serving some of the classics that i was making @ the Sandy point restaurant, including stuffed lobster during the week and the larger(1 1/2 & 2 lb) stuffed lobsters on the weekends or by special order. As teh season progresses we will also be doing the stuffed haddock, stuffed shrimp and seared jumbo scallops. I will be posting further info on the former sandy point restaurant page and on the Morrisey's page.
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Gail: Are you sure the Rusty Moose is closed? My last FB posting from them was March 2nd.....no mention of any closing. ???? I've only been a few times but there was live music and good food. I'd be disappointed if they closed
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Tony good luck > I hope to visit this summer
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This thread should be removed by admin
While I agreed with the original intent of this thread by Chef Tony to advise the community that the Sandy Point Restaurant is closing. Now it is being used to further his chef career at the expense of Sandy Point and the Oullette’s property.
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Are you assuming the closing....
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Maybe I don't understand the relationship, but if the owners couldn't staff it properly, and the restaurant had to close, what's this guy supposed to do? Not work? Or announce that his talents have moved elsewhere. So if you like what he did at Sandy Point, the food is now available elsewhere. If Sandy Point was going to remain open, I would feel differently. Or if he was the reason it closed and sabotaged Sandy Point to go elsewhere...But that doesn't appear to have happened. Morrisey's Front Porch is not a competitor of Sandy Point now. So, where is Morrisey's Front Porch?...Sounds like a good place to get "stuffed". Ahhh, can't wait for the warmth of late spring!
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