Center Harbor Diner

ITD · 09-23-2014, 06:34 PM

Drove by today and it was gone, looked like a concrete forms company was at work and the sign said they were closed for rebuild, these people don't fool around. I really like eating there, anybody know what's up???

VitaBene · 09-23-2014, 08:08 PM

Total rebuild... same owners, same food from what I have heard.

Gatto Nero · 09-24-2014, 09:34 AM

Looking forward to the reopening. I love the food and the people there but the building was hurting for sure.

Newbiesaukee · 09-24-2014, 10:30 AM

Good news.."closed for remodeling" is often a euphemism for " closed forever."

Billy Bob · 09-24-2014, 10:59 AM

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Good news.."closed for remodeling" is often a euphemism for " closed forever."

You're right but not this time, they have been talking this up all summer, that building was at the end if its useful life to say the least and far beyond a rehab. Suppose to be attempting a quick turn. Hope they pave that mess of a parking lot .

VitaBene · 09-24-2014, 12:10 PM

They are going at it pretty fast- Donny Lemien dug the foundation yesterday and I see East Coast Foundation setting forms. The Cahoons are waiting to start framing.

I will try to get a timeline

Chaselady · 09-24-2014, 12:14 PM

I would be more inclined to eat there, if it looked like a diner . Never met a diner I didn't like.

LIforrelaxin · 09-24-2014, 02:02 PM

With the loss of Sam and Roise's, and Bay Gulls moving up the road.... And the fact that the Mug By the Bay, is going after a bit more posh crowd... A new facility could be just what the Diner needed.... especially if they keep the food and prices the same. I can't be the only boater, that isn't impressed with Mug by the Bay, and realizes that the walk up to Bay Gulls is just a bit to far to be practical, from the docks.

(Please not that I am not trying to be negative about Mug by the Bay, it is just not my kind of restaurant for breakfast, I much prefer a true short order Diner, the couple of times I have eaten there, the food has been fine)

Janet · 10-05-2014, 08:52 AM

Any update or pictures of the rebuild?

ITD · 10-05-2014, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Janet

Any update or pictures of the rebuild?

No pictures, but I drove by on Friday and framing had begun.......

phoenix · 10-05-2014, 04:40 PM

Been many years since i went there but try next summer when the new building is ready

Gatto Nero · 10-08-2014, 04:08 PM

It appears as thought they are rebuilding in the exact same footprint as the original.

jniff101 · 10-08-2014, 04:53 PM

Yes. Just adding 900sq ft.

VitaBene · 10-09-2014, 01:41 PM

The rafters are going on today. It will likely be weathertight in a week or less.

Gatto Nero · 10-09-2014, 02:29 PM

Snapped this as i was driving by today

Den65 · 10-09-2014, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by ITD

No pictures, but I drove by on Friday and framing had begun.......

went by today

ITD · 10-09-2014, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Gatto Nero

Snapped this as i was driving by today

You are such a tease...... broken link....

jeffk · 10-28-2014, 08:50 PM

The roof is on, the windows are in, the siding (grey) was going up today.

patman · 11-02-2014, 11:13 AM

As of this morning:

phoenix · 11-02-2014, 08:13 PM

so any news as to when they plan to reopen

Pineedles · 11-02-2014, 08:44 PM

I wish I was a building designer that could have advised them about expanding the entry lobby. Too small, with the planned expanded square footage of the eating area. I hope they get a good payback for their efforts. They are an icon in the Center Harbor/Moultonborough area.

VitaBene · 11-02-2014, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Pineedles

I wish I was a building designer that could have advised them about expanding the entry lobby. Too small, with the planned expanded square footage of the eating area. I hope they get a good payback for their efforts. They are an icon in the Center Harbor/Moultonborough area.

Jeff I agree. I think in most cases they stayed true to the original. I cant help thinking they are going to fight ice with the door where it is, but other than that it is looking great!

ITD · 11-09-2014, 12:04 PM

Center Harbor Diner is on Facebook, I saw the sign this morning, lots of nice pictures of the project is there, just search for Center Harbor Diner on Facebook.

No, I'm not affiliated with them.....

dpg · 11-10-2014, 06:50 AM

It kind of looks like a stretched out pre-fab trailer or something. They could of added a bit more style to the building if you ask me. Even though nobody asked me.

wickedtravelah · 11-10-2014, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by dpg

It kind of looks like a stretched out pre-fab trailer or something. They could of added a bit more style to the building if you ask me. Even though nobody asked me.

The operative word in the name is "Diner," .......... I think it looks great. Kudos to the owner for investing in their business!

VitaBene · 11-10-2014, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by wickedtravelah

The operative word in the name is "Diner," .......... I think it looks great. Kudos to the owner for investing in their business!

I think their plan was to stay true to the original. They may have had to stay that way due to zoning or a substantial change would change setbacks?

BroadHopper · 11-10-2014, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by VitaBene

I think their plan was to stay true to the original. They may have had to stay that way due to zoning or a substantial change would change setbacks?

You definitely got the picture! That is why many new structures looks like industrial buildings. Please see the plans for the replacement of the 'pink lady' next to the DD on Union Ave. in Laconia. Sickening!

ITD · 11-10-2014, 10:57 PM

There is an entrance on the left end of the building that looks as though it may become the main entrance. I think it will be nice when it is done....

Rusty · 11-11-2014, 07:32 AM

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Originally Posted by ITD

There is an entrance on the left end of the building that looks as though it may become the main entrance. I think it will be nice when it is done....

The left side entrance will be a loading dock.

ITD · 11-11-2014, 08:45 AM

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The left side entrance will be a loading dock.

Got it, thanks.

WakeboardMom · 01-05-2015, 08:48 AM

The diner opened today and it was nice to see around a dozen cars/pick-ups in the parking lot at 8:00 this morning.

(In contrast we ou saw one in the Mug's lot.)

phoenix · 01-05-2015, 08:58 AM

I am sure the food is just as good but the envionment must be much improved

patman · 01-05-2015, 03:39 PM

Good to know! Will have to stop in sometime soon...

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09-23-2014, 06:34 PM	#1
ITD Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Moultonboro, NH Posts: 2,860 Thanks: 461 Thanked 666 Times in 366 Posts	Center Harbor Diner Drove by today and it was gone, looked like a concrete forms company was at work and the sign said they were closed for rebuild, these people don't fool around. I really like eating there, anybody know what's up???

09-24-2014, 09:34 AM	#3
Gatto Nero Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Isola Gatto Nero Posts: 696 Thanks: 162 Thanked 263 Times in 81 Posts	Looking forward to the reopening. I love the food and the people there but the building was hurting for sure. __________________ La vita è buona su Isola Gatto Nero

09-24-2014, 10:30 AM	#4
Newbiesaukee Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Coral Gables, winter; Long Island, summer Posts: 1,349 Thanks: 922 Thanked 569 Times in 295 Posts	Good news.."closed for remodeling" is often a euphemism for " closed forever." __________________ "You're only young once, but you can be immature forever."

09-24-2014, 02:02 PM	#8
LIforrelaxin Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Long Island, not that one, the one on Winnipesaukee Posts: 2,821 Thanks: 1,014 Thanked 880 Times in 514 Posts	With the loss of Sam and Roise's, and Bay Gulls moving up the road.... And the fact that the Mug By the Bay, is going after a bit more posh crowd... A new facility could be just what the Diner needed.... especially if they keep the food and prices the same. I can't be the only boater, that isn't impressed with Mug by the Bay, and realizes that the walk up to Bay Gulls is just a bit to far to be practical, from the docks. (Please not that I am not trying to be negative about Mug by the Bay, it is just not my kind of restaurant for breakfast, I much prefer a true short order Diner, the couple of times I have eaten there, the food has been fine) __________________ Life is about how much time you can spend relaxing... I do it on an island that isn't really an island.....

10-05-2014, 04:40 PM	#11
phoenix Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: phoenix and moultonboro Posts: 1,519 Thanks: 58 Thanked 265 Times in 186 Posts	Been many years since i went there but try next summer when the new building is ready __________________ it's tough to make predictions specially about the future

09-23-2014, 08:08 PM	#2
VitaBene Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Moultonborough Posts: 3,530 Thanks: 1,570 Thanked 1,601 Times in 821 Posts	Total rebuild... same owners, same food from what I have heard.

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09-24-2014, 12:10 PM	#6
VitaBene Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Moultonborough Posts: 3,530 Thanks: 1,570 Thanked 1,601 Times in 821 Posts	They are going at it pretty fast- Donny Lemien dug the foundation yesterday and I see East Coast Foundation setting forms. The Cahoons are waiting to start framing. I will try to get a timeline

09-24-2014, 12:14 PM	#7
Chaselady Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Melvin Village Posts: 309 Thanks: 150 Thanked 105 Times in 73 Posts	I would be more inclined to eat there, if it looked like a diner . Never met a diner I didn't like.

10-05-2014, 08:52 AM	#9
Janet Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 467 Thanks: 230 Thanked 130 Times in 88 Posts	Any update or pictures of the rebuild?

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10-08-2014, 04:08 PM	#12
Gatto Nero Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Isola Gatto Nero Posts: 696 Thanks: 162 Thanked 263 Times in 81 Posts	It appears as thought they are rebuilding in the exact same footprint as the original. __________________ La vita è buona su Isola Gatto Nero

10-08-2014, 04:53 PM	#13
jniff101 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Moultonboro Posts: 113 Thanks: 23 Thanked 18 Times in 12 Posts	Yes. Just adding 900sq ft.

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10-09-2014, 01:41 PM	#14
VitaBene Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Moultonborough Posts: 3,530 Thanks: 1,570 Thanked 1,601 Times in 821 Posts	The rafters are going on today. It will likely be weathertight in a week or less.

10-09-2014, 02:29 PM	#15
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10-28-2014, 08:50 PM	#18
jeffk Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Center Harbor Posts: 1,130 Thanks: 201 Thanked 421 Times in 239 Posts	Update The roof is on, the windows are in, the siding (grey) was going up today.

11-02-2014, 11:13 AM	#19
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11-02-2014, 08:13 PM	#20
phoenix Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: phoenix and moultonboro Posts: 1,519 Thanks: 58 Thanked 265 Times in 186 Posts	so any news as to when they plan to reopen __________________ it's tough to make predictions specially about the future

11-02-2014, 08:44 PM	#21
Pineedles Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Moultonborough & CT Posts: 2,535 Thanks: 1,059 Thanked 652 Times in 363 Posts	I wish I was a building designer that could have advised them about expanding the entry lobby. Too small, with the planned expanded square footage of the eating area. I hope they get a good payback for their efforts. They are an icon in the Center Harbor/Moultonborough area.

11-09-2014, 12:04 PM	#23
ITD Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Moultonboro, NH Posts: 2,860 Thanks: 461 Thanked 666 Times in 366 Posts	Center Harbor Diner is on Facebook, I saw the sign this morning, lots of nice pictures of the project is there, just search for Center Harbor Diner on Facebook. No, I'm not affiliated with them.....

11-10-2014, 06:50 AM	#24
dpg Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 2,560 Thanks: 149 Thanked 229 Times in 166 Posts	It kind of looks like a stretched out pre-fab trailer or something. They could of added a bit more style to the building if you ask me. Even though nobody asked me.

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11-10-2014, 10:57 PM	#28
ITD Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Moultonboro, NH Posts: 2,860 Thanks: 461 Thanked 666 Times in 366 Posts	There is an entrance on the left end of the building that looks as though it may become the main entrance. I think it will be nice when it is done....

01-05-2015, 08:48 AM	#31
WakeboardMom Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: NH X 2 Posts: 508 Thanks: 595 Thanked 113 Times in 92 Posts	The diner opened today and it was nice to see around a dozen cars/pick-ups in the parking lot at 8:00 this morning. (In contrast we ou saw one in the Mug's lot.) __________________ MarieM

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phoenix Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: phoenix and moultonboro Posts: 1,519 Thanks: 58 Thanked 265 Times in 186 Posts	I am sure the food is just as good but the envionment must be much improved __________________ it's tough to make predictions specially about the future

01-05-2015, 03:39 PM	#33
patman Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NH Posts: 374 Thanks: 56 Thanked 152 Times in 76 Posts	Good to know! Will have to stop in sometime soon...

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