Anyone have an opinion on Village Kitchen also called Country Cookin

Newbiesaukee · 09-12-2009, 03:12 PM

I really love going to VK, although I have not been there for dinner; I do avoid weekends as the crowd IS often out the door. Coffee is a tough issue as everyone has his/her favorite. I roast my own, but that sounds fancier than it really is ( it does save money) Anyway for what it's worth, I like VKs coffee. I do think Starbucks is overroasted, over priced and tastes burnt. My feeling is that most folks who like Starbucks do not drink it black as I do and cream and sugar does wonders for bad coffee. Dunkin Donuts is variable and it shouldn't be. When it's good and fresh it's very very good...when it's been sitting around, it's horrid. Actually MacDonalds coffee is not bad and it is a good value.

Samiam's responses show what makes his restaurants successful...honest, informative but never nasty or defensive with a touch of humor.

I have nothing to do with any restaurant, but I did introduce myself once to Samiam (Bob).

trfour · 09-12-2009, 04:03 PM

You bring up another good point.

Quote. " ketchup....I'll have to watch that one. We don't refill the bottles...just toss them when they're empty."

The health Department should commend you on this, as I have seen some restaurants stacking and refilling ketchup bottles, without adding some tide or other antibacterial.

TiltonBB · 09-12-2009, 05:17 PM

I have gone to the Village Kitchen many times and I love the place. But what do I know?

Since this is a thread about a restaurant we need to hear from the Forum's restaurant expert. Wasn't there an expert that used to leave quick, brief informative comments once in a while?

How about a guest commentary from................Nadia? (Whoops, sorry, my bad!)

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TiltonBB Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Gilford, NH and Florida Posts: 2,991 Thanks: 696 Thanked 2,196 Times in 931 Posts	Need an Expert Opinion I have gone to the Village Kitchen many times and I love the place. But what do I know? Since this is a thread about a restaurant we need to hear from the Forum's restaurant expert. Wasn't there an expert that used to leave quick, brief informative comments once in a while? How about a guest commentary from................Nadia? (Whoops, sorry, my bad!)

09-12-2009, 03:12 PM	#1
Newbiesaukee Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Coral Gables, winter; Long Island, summer Posts: 1,353 Thanks: 947 Thanked 573 Times in 298 Posts	I really love going to VK, although I have not been there for dinner; I do avoid weekends as the crowd IS often out the door. Coffee is a tough issue as everyone has his/her favorite. I roast my own, but that sounds fancier than it really is ( it does save money) Anyway for what it's worth, I like VKs coffee. I do think Starbucks is overroasted, over priced and tastes burnt. My feeling is that most folks who like Starbucks do not drink it black as I do and cream and sugar does wonders for bad coffee. Dunkin Donuts is variable and it shouldn't be. When it's good and fresh it's very very good...when it's been sitting around, it's horrid. Actually MacDonalds coffee is not bad and it is a good value. Samiam's responses show what makes his restaurants successful...honest, informative but never nasty or defensive with a touch of humor. I have nothing to do with any restaurant, but I did introduce myself once to Samiam (Bob).