Waldo Peppers

baassoc · 11-30-2009, 04:33 PM

Anyone know whats going on with Waldo Peppers? Drove by yesterday and there was a new sign with a different name. Today the sign is covered up and there is a closed sign in the window.

upthesaukee · 11-30-2009, 04:58 PM

and the Lakeside, from over by Oriental Gardens on the Weirs Blvd, is taking over the location. They will be open on Dec 2.

baassoc · 11-30-2009, 05:27 PM

That is sad. Is the Lakeside any good?

mcdude · 11-30-2009, 05:47 PM

The Lakeside is owned/run by the same people who own the Circle Restaurant at the Epsom traffic circle and also a place in Belmont. (?)
Had lunch at the Circle restaurant last Friday. Roast pork dinner for $6.99. Fish and Chips for 5.99 and other reasonably priced items. I thought the food was delicious! Good luck to them.

Lakepilot · 11-30-2009, 06:17 PM

We eat at the Circle every time we go down to Concord and it's always great. We've eaten once at the Lakeside and it was also great.

upthesaukee · 11-30-2009, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by mcdude

The Lakeside is owned/run by the same people who own the Circle Restaurant at the Epsom traffic circle and also a place in Belmont. (?)
Had lunch at the Circle restaurant last Friday. Roast pork dinner for $6.99. Fish and Chips for 5.99 and other reasonably priced items. I thought the food was delicious! Good luck to them.

The Eggshell in Loudon, on Rte 106.

EricP · 11-30-2009, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by baassoc

That is sad. Is the Lakeside any good?

We've liked the food every time we've eaten there.

Mr. V · 12-01-2009, 01:48 AM

The implosion and failure of Waldo Peppers underscores just how difficult it is to make a go of it in the restaurant business, most especially in a down economy.

The prior owners were successful because they were there, hands on, they really worked it, had a good product, and they made a concerted effort to provide good cheer and to connect with customers.

Barb's presence on this board didn't hurt.

The new owners seemed to be MIA, and left the day to day operation of the place up to hourly employees, with predictable results.

RIP Waldo Pepper, may you fly to infinity and beyond ...

mets3007 · 12-01-2009, 12:21 PM

They will do good there I have been there many times when I go to laconia in the Summer and the food is good each time, I am glad they got out from under the Condos where no one could see them.

DRH · 12-01-2009, 12:51 PM

We've eaten breakfast & lunch at Lakeside many times and the food there is good. They make a chicken salad sandwich that is outstanding, with good sized chunks of chicken mixed with crushed cranberries and walnuts. They sell it by the container too, if you want to take it home and make your own sandwiches. We haven't eaten dinner there yet, but others who have say it's very good. Prices are reasonable too. They should do well at the former Waldo's location.

baassoc · 12-01-2009, 03:48 PM

Its weird, we were just at Peppers last week and there was no indication they were closing. Look forward to trying Lakeside though..

Winnigirl83 · 12-01-2009, 04:50 PM

Hopefully, the new location will be cleaner.

RLW · 12-01-2009, 05:53 PM

I'm sorry, no matter what or who goes in there, I'm going to miss the heck out of Bruce and Barb even though they haven't been there for awhile.

upthesaukee · 12-01-2009, 11:09 PM

I did see Barbara the other day and she is doing well and tells me that Bruce is also doing well. And best of all, I got my hello hug and my see you later hug.

As far as the move to the new location was concerned, because Waldo and Pepper were no longer involved, it really didn't feel like the Weirs Beach Waldo Peppers. So, as I go in to the New Lakeside, I will have really good feelings about their new location, and when I drive by the old W. P. building, then I will have the great WP memories, including seeing Barbara and Bruce.

Bottom line, I wish all involved with this the very best. both Lakeside and Waldo Peppers.

baassoc · 12-02-2009, 05:48 AM

Well said! My family and I will miss therm too.

SAMIAM · 12-02-2009, 06:43 AM

I second that....all nice people. The Cronins have been in business a long time and do a great job in their other restaurants (Egg Shell is a favorite stop when we go through Loudon)

RI Swamp Yankee · 12-02-2009, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. V

RIP Waldo Pepper, may you fly to infinity and beyond ...

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Originally Posted by RLW

I'm sorry, no matter what or who goes in there, I'm going to miss the heck out of Bruce and Barb even though they haven't been there for awhile.

same here.

trfour · 12-02-2009, 10:02 PM

Two of the very sweetest Restauranteurs that ever Graced the Lakes Region, by far and away!
I miss you!!
As of this writing, I am alive and well here in Dallas/ Fort Worth TX.
God Bless ya'all,
Terry

11-30-2009, 04:33 PM	#1
baassoc Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 8 Thanks: 3 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Waldo Peppers Anyone know whats going on with Waldo Peppers? Drove by yesterday and there was a new sign with a different name. Today the sign is covered up and there is a closed sign in the window.

11-30-2009, 04:58 PM	#2
upthesaukee Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Alton Bay Posts: 5,547 Blog Entries: 2 Thanks: 2,397 Thanked 1,918 Times in 1,061 Posts	Waldo Peppers is closed and the Lakeside, from over by Oriental Gardens on the Weirs Blvd, is taking over the location. They will be open on Dec 2. __________________ I Live Here... I am always UPTHESAUKEE !!!!

11-30-2009, 05:27 PM	#3
baassoc Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 8 Thanks: 3 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Peppers That is sad. Is the Lakeside any good?

11-30-2009, 05:47 PM	#4
mcdude Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Rock Haven Lake - West Newfield, ME Posts: 5,359 Thanks: 374 Thanked 1,041 Times in 489 Posts	The Lakeside is owned/run by the same people who own the Circle Restaurant at the Epsom traffic circle and also a place in Belmont. (?) Had lunch at the Circle restaurant last Friday. Roast pork dinner for $6.99. Fish and Chips for 5.99 and other reasonably priced items. I thought the food was delicious! Good luck to them. __________________

12-01-2009, 12:21 PM	#9
mets3007 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 170 Thanks: 3 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Good Food They will do good there I have been there many times when I go to laconia in the Summer and the food is good each time, I am glad they got out from under the Condos where no one could see them.

11-30-2009, 06:17 PM	#5
Lakepilot Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 446 Thanks: 70 Thanked 57 Times in 40 Posts	We eat at the Circle every time we go down to Concord and it's always great. We've eaten once at the Lakeside and it was also great.

12-01-2009, 01:48 AM	#8
Mr. V Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: the left coast (Portland)and West Alton Posts: 1,326 Thanks: 61 Thanked 235 Times in 159 Posts	The implosion and failure of Waldo Peppers underscores just how difficult it is to make a go of it in the restaurant business, most especially in a down economy. The prior owners were successful because they were there, hands on, they really worked it, had a good product, and they made a concerted effort to provide good cheer and to connect with customers. Barb's presence on this board didn't hurt. The new owners seemed to be MIA, and left the day to day operation of the place up to hourly employees, with predictable results. RIP Waldo Pepper, may you fly to infinity and beyond ...

12-01-2009, 12:51 PM	#10
DRH Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Meredith Posts: 1,670 Thanks: 1,181 Thanked 655 Times in 173 Posts	Yep, Good Food We've eaten breakfast & lunch at Lakeside many times and the food there is good. They make a chicken salad sandwich that is outstanding, with good sized chunks of chicken mixed with crushed cranberries and walnuts. They sell it by the container too, if you want to take it home and make your own sandwiches. We haven't eaten dinner there yet, but others who have say it's very good. Prices are reasonable too. They should do well at the former Waldo's location. __________________ DRH

12-01-2009, 03:48 PM	#11
baassoc Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 8 Thanks: 3 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	peppers Its weird, we were just at Peppers last week and there was no indication they were closing. Look forward to trying Lakeside though..

12-01-2009, 04:50 PM	#12
Winnigirl83 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 112 Thanks: 38 Thanked 28 Times in 10 Posts	Hopefully, the new location will be cleaner.

12-01-2009, 05:53 PM	#13
RLW Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Alton Bay on the mountain by a lake Posts: 2,023 Thanks: 563 Thanked 444 Times in 311 Posts	I'm sorry, no matter what or who goes in there, I'm going to miss the heck out of Bruce and Barb even though they haven't been there for awhile. __________________ There is nothing better than living on Alton Mountain & our grand kids visits.

12-01-2009, 11:09 PM	#14
upthesaukee Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Alton Bay Posts: 5,547 Blog Entries: 2 Thanks: 2,397 Thanked 1,918 Times in 1,061 Posts	Miss them too. I did see Barbara the other day and she is doing well and tells me that Bruce is also doing well. And best of all, I got my hello hug and my see you later hug. As far as the move to the new location was concerned, because Waldo and Pepper were no longer involved, it really didn't feel like the Weirs Beach Waldo Peppers. So, as I go in to the New Lakeside, I will have really good feelings about their new location, and when I drive by the old W. P. building, then I will have the great WP memories, including seeing Barbara and Bruce. Bottom line, I wish all involved with this the very best. both Lakeside and Waldo Peppers. __________________ I Live Here... I am always UPTHESAUKEE !!!!

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12-02-2009, 05:48 AM	#15
baassoc Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 8 Thanks: 3 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Peppers Well said! My family and I will miss therm too.

12-02-2009, 06:43 AM	#16
SAMIAM Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Moultonborough Posts: 2,836 Thanks: 326 Thanked 1,626 Times in 562 Posts	I second that....all nice people. The Cronins have been in business a long time and do a great job in their other restaurants (Egg Shell is a favorite stop when we go through Loudon)

12-02-2009, 10:02 PM	#18
trfour Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Lakes, Central NH. and Dallas/Fort Worth TX. Posts: 3,694 Blog Entries: 3 Thanks: 3,069 Thanked 472 Times in 236 Posts	Two of the very sweetest Restauranteurs that ever Graced the Lakes Region, by far and away! I miss you!! As of this writing, I am alive and well here in Dallas/ Fort Worth TX. God Bless ya'all, Terry __________________ *trfour* Always Remember, The Best Safety Device In The Boat, or on a PWC Snowmobile etc., Is YOU! Safe sledding tips and much more; http://www.snowmobile.org/snowmobiling-safety.html Last edited by trfour; 12-03-2009 at 12:49 AM. Reason: tipical spelling errors for me, tough gett'in Old.