Village Kitchen

hazelnut · 01-31-2011, 01:04 PM

I swear to you all that I have no personal interest in this restaurant but I can not say enough about it.

Friday Night my daughter (3 1/2 years old) and I went to the VK for dinner. As usual the waitresses were all over her, entertaining her, asking her questions, and having playful dialogue with her. Service is LIGHTENING fast, which is excellent for anyone with young kids. We all know the attention span of a young child is not conducive to slow service. The prices are great, service is amazing and the food is always consistent. Broiled Haddock special was soooo good. I believe our waitress was Jen? We had her two Friday nights ago when the whole family was there and she remembered my daughter. My daughter remembered her too. It was too cute watching my 3 1/2 year old interact with the waitress like she was a regular or something.

Whatever it is you are doing SAMIAM keep it up!

I've never seen a happier waitstaff in my life.

natureboy79 · 02-01-2011, 05:59 PM

I agree the waitstaff are some of the friendliest Ive seen. Ive never been in for lunch or dinner.I have been several times for breakfast and its been "OK" at best.
I really don't know how people rave about the breakfast there.I guess everyone has there own opinion but my wife is a freak for french toast and said vk was some of the worst she has ever had from a restaurant.It comes out on the plate white. I don't think they add cinnamon,vanilla or anything for flavor and the bacon tasted like it had been cooked for 2 days.I will say I like how they add onions to the home fries because that's something that most don't do. Maybe we just hit it on a bad day every time or I just don't get it. I'm sure I will end up there again because it is local but I sure wouldn't recommend it to my friends.

ghfromaltonbay · 02-01-2011, 06:14 PM

What are the winter days/hours for the VK?

sa meredith · 02-02-2011, 02:35 PM

Just want to jump in, as I want to counted as a big VK fan.
Driving up for Pond Hockey tourney this weekend, and looking forward to VK breakfast on Fri and Sat.
With regard to the comment about the food, I'd say give it another bid..maybe try something esle. Eggs always good, and the Cran/nut pancakes very good.
The service is what makes this pace go though.
Two names were mentioned..Sherry, Rhonda...not sure who is who, but I'm a big fan of the one who is always cracking sarcastically with the customers at the counter. Always good for a laugh.
She does not know me from Adam, but this past Fall, I was in eating breakfasts on a Friday, reading my Herald...and out of nowhere she sits down next to me and says, "Oh, you must know football..help me with my pool picks"....only in NH. She is truly and asset to VK...a real people person.
Everyone there...they all seem happy. Tips must be good!

Newbiesaukee · 02-03-2011, 08:49 AM

I really like the French toast. It is NOT the three inch high, sugary hunks that are sold as French toast these days. It is thin, regular slices of bread, dipped in egg and lightly fried. I can add sugar, syrup, cinnamon as I wish....this is homeade to me. I can see that someone else would expect a different preparation but that's why we have choices.

ghfromaltonbay · 02-03-2011, 01:41 PM

Is the VK open during the week or only on weekends in the winter?

Sue Doe-Nym · 02-03-2011, 02:38 PM

Usually open every day except Monday, also closed for Sunday dinner.

VitaBene · 02-03-2011, 06:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sue Doe-Nym

Usually open every day except Monday, also closed for Sunday dinner.

Hi, The VK is open 7 days a week now!

Hermit Cover · 03-02-2011, 06:02 PM

Most days there's a notice on the big sign out front of the Evening Special for that night.....Might be a good idea to post that here so all the Forum Surfer crowd might be enticed.....I know!! I know!!......Most of the VK customers are coming in because of the "superb wait staff" and not just the good food...The same could easily be done on the VK Facebook page.

Just a thought!

VitaBene · 03-03-2011, 04:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VitaBene

Hi, The VK is open 7 days a week now!

I hate to quote myself, but the VK has gone back to their former schedule. Breakfast only until 1PM on Sunday, closed Mondays.

GusMan · 05-13-2014, 11:28 AM

Let me resurrect this thread!

I had breakfast at the VK on Saturday, May 10th before my club's bass tournament. I actually missed the first hour of the event (I was running late) so that I could eat there!

I was not disappointed.

Arrived around 7:45 and sat at the counter, As I have said before, the VK has one of the best serving staffs I've encounted in a casual restaurant. No fewer than three people greeted m2 and I had coffee and a menu in front of me within a minute or so.

A quick look at the menu and specials board and i decided on a couple of my ususal favorites. Sausage gravy with biscuits, scrambled eggs and homefries.
I recalled that the VK homefries are particularly good, so despite what I knew would be good portions, I decided on an extra side of homefries. Everything was great. The homefries were superb.. moist yet crispy on the outside with just the right amount of seasoning and (I believe) onions. Also, the gravy had large chunks of crumbled sausage that made the dish especially hearty.

Do yourself a favor, if you're in the area, stop at VK for breakfast.

Cheers....

Gusman

rsmlp · 05-13-2014, 02:48 PM

VK is a Moultonborough treasure. Been on the lake since '97 and our five kids have spent many a breakfast at VK. Will be moving permanently to Winni this summer and you can bet we'll be regulars.

Greene's Basin Girl · 05-14-2014, 04:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rsmlp

VK is a Moultonborough treasure. Been on the lake since '97 and our five kids have spent many a breakfast at VK. Will be moving permanently to Winni this summer and you can bet we'll be regulars.

Congratulations on your upcoming move. Living here year round is great, except the winters are long. I had to drive to Salem yesterday. I was stuck in construction for 10 miles on 93 South. I couldn't wait to get back to quiet Moultonborough.

rsmlp · 05-14-2014, 07:19 AM

We will be taking frequent visits to warmer climates in the off season. We're on Long island and as you know it can be pretty darn desolate in the winter...

Greene's Basin Girl · 05-14-2014, 11:49 AM

When you make your move you may want to consider joining the Moultonborough Women's Club. We are a great organization. We have over 100 members. I am one of the vice-presidents. Private message me if you are interested.

Newbiesaukee · 05-14-2014, 12:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GusMan

Let me resurrect this thread!

I had breakfast at the VK on Saturday, May 10th before my club's bass tournament. I actually missed the first hour of the event (I was running late) so that I could eat there!

I was not disappointed.

Arrived around 7:45 and sat at the counter, As I have said before, the VK has one of the best serving staffs I've encounted in a casual restaurant. No fewer than three people greeted m2 and I had coffee and a menu in front of me within a minute or so.

A quick look at the menu and specials board and i decided on a couple of my ususal favorites. Sausage gravy with biscuits, scrambled eggs and homefries.
I recalled that the VK homefries are particularly good, so despite what I knew would be good portions, I decided on an extra side of homefries. Everything was great. The homefries were superb.. moist yet crispy on the outside with just the right amount of seasoning and (I believe) onions. Also, the gravy had large chunks of crumbled sausage that made the dish especially hearty.

Do yourself a favor, if you're in the area, stop at VK for breakfast.

Cheers....

Gusman

We came up to the Lake yesterday and will be here until November. First chore today was a visit to the VK. Few things in life are as good as our memory...VK was better. From Rhonda to the home fries, we feel back at home.

02-01-2011, 06:14 PM	#3
ghfromaltonbay Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Clifton, NJ, Alton Bay Posts: 850 Thanks: 267 Thanked 237 Times in 137 Posts	Winter hours What are the winter days/hours for the VK?

02-02-2011, 02:35 PM	#4
sa meredith Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 986 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 32 Thanked 352 Times in 137 Posts	jump in Just want to jump in, as I want to counted as a big VK fan. Driving up for Pond Hockey tourney this weekend, and looking forward to VK breakfast on Fri and Sat. With regard to the comment about the food, I'd say give it another bid..maybe try something esle. Eggs always good, and the Cran/nut pancakes very good. The service is what makes this pace go though. Two names were mentioned..Sherry, Rhonda...not sure who is who, but I'm a big fan of the one who is always cracking sarcastically with the customers at the counter. Always good for a laugh. She does not know me from Adam, but this past Fall, I was in eating breakfasts on a Friday, reading my Herald...and out of nowhere she sits down next to me and says, "Oh, you must know football..help me with my pool picks"....only in NH. She is truly and asset to VK...a real people person. Everyone there...they all seem happy. Tips must be good!

02-03-2011, 08:49 AM	#5
Newbiesaukee Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Coral Gables, winter; Long Island, summer Posts: 1,366 Thanks: 966 Thanked 575 Times in 300 Posts	I really like the French toast. It is NOT the three inch high, sugary hunks that are sold as French toast these days. It is thin, regular slices of bread, dipped in egg and lightly fried. I can add sugar, syrup, cinnamon as I wish....this is homeade to me. I can see that someone else would expect a different preparation but that's why we have choices. __________________ "You're only young once, but you can be immature forever."

02-03-2011, 01:41 PM	#6
ghfromaltonbay Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Clifton, NJ, Alton Bay Posts: 850 Thanks: 267 Thanked 237 Times in 137 Posts	Winter hours?????????? Is the VK open during the week or only on weekends in the winter?

03-02-2011, 06:02 PM	#9
Hermit Cover Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Hermit Cove Posts: 354 Thanks: 20 Thanked 68 Times in 40 Posts	Love the VK!! Most days there's a notice on the big sign out front of the Evening Special for that night.....Might be a good idea to post that here so all the Forum Surfer crowd might be enticed.....I know!! I know!!......Most of the VK customers are coming in because of the "superb wait staff" and not just the good food...The same could easily be done on the VK Facebook page. Just a thought!

01-31-2011, 01:04 PM	#1
hazelnut Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 1,348 Blog Entries: 3 Thanks: 508 Thanked 462 Times in 162 Posts	I swear to you all that I have no personal interest in this restaurant but I can not say enough about it. Friday Night my daughter (3 1/2 years old) and I went to the VK for dinner. As usual the waitresses were all over her, entertaining her, asking her questions, and having playful dialogue with her. Service is LIGHTENING fast, which is excellent for anyone with young kids. We all know the attention span of a young child is not conducive to slow service. The prices are great, service is amazing and the food is always consistent. Broiled Haddock special was soooo good. I believe our waitress was Jen? We had her two Friday nights ago when the whole family was there and she remembered my daughter. My daughter remembered her too. It was too cute watching my 3 1/2 year old interact with the waitress like she was a regular or something. Whatever it is you are doing SAMIAM keep it up! I've never seen a happier waitstaff in my life.

02-01-2011, 05:59 PM	#2
natureboy79 Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Moultonboro Posts: 30 Thanks: 22 Thanked 7 Times in 5 Posts	I agree the waitstaff are some of the friendliest Ive seen. Ive never been in for lunch or dinner.I have been several times for breakfast and its been "OK" at best. I really don't know how people rave about the breakfast there.I guess everyone has there own opinion but my wife is a freak for french toast and said vk was some of the worst she has ever had from a restaurant.It comes out on the plate white. I don't think they add cinnamon,vanilla or anything for flavor and the bacon tasted like it had been cooked for 2 days.I will say I like how they add onions to the home fries because that's something that most don't do. Maybe we just hit it on a bad day every time or I just don't get it. I'm sure I will end up there again because it is local but I sure wouldn't recommend it to my friends.

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02-03-2011, 02:38 PM	#7
Sue Doe-Nym Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 1,457 Thanks: 759 Thanked 796 Times in 419 Posts	Usually open every day except Monday, also closed for Sunday dinner.

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05-13-2014, 11:28 AM	#11
GusMan Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 135 Thanks: 1 Thanked 45 Times in 26 Posts	3 years without a post??? Let me resurrect this thread! I had breakfast at the VK on Saturday, May 10th before my club's bass tournament. I actually missed the first hour of the event (I was running late) so that I could eat there! I was not disappointed. Arrived around 7:45 and sat at the counter, As I have said before, the VK has one of the best serving staffs I've encounted in a casual restaurant. No fewer than three people greeted m2 and I had coffee and a menu in front of me within a minute or so. A quick look at the menu and specials board and i decided on a couple of my ususal favorites. Sausage gravy with biscuits, scrambled eggs and homefries. I recalled that the VK homefries are particularly good, so despite what I knew would be good portions, I decided on an extra side of homefries. Everything was great. The homefries were superb.. moist yet crispy on the outside with just the right amount of seasoning and (I believe) onions. Also, the gravy had large chunks of crumbled sausage that made the dish especially hearty. Do yourself a favor, if you're in the area, stop at VK for breakfast. Cheers.... Gusman

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05-13-2014, 02:48 PM	#12
rsmlp Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 506 Thanks: 5 Thanked 173 Times in 90 Posts	Vk VK is a Moultonborough treasure. Been on the lake since '97 and our five kids have spent many a breakfast at VK. Will be moving permanently to Winni this summer and you can bet we'll be regulars.

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VitaBene (05-14-2014)

05-14-2014, 07:19 AM	#14
rsmlp Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 506 Thanks: 5 Thanked 173 Times in 90 Posts	Vk We will be taking frequent visits to warmer climates in the off season. We're on Long island and as you know it can be pretty darn desolate in the winter...

05-14-2014, 11:49 AM	#15
Greene's Basin Girl Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Moultonborough, NH Posts: 1,515 Thanks: 394 Thanked 527 Times in 269 Posts	When you make your move you may want to consider joining the Moultonborough Women's Club. We are a great organization. We have over 100 members. I am one of the vice-presidents. Private message me if you are interested.

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