Wolfeboro Inn Food Tasting

Hermit Cover · 02-04-2012, 04:05 PM

A very unique experience is that of being served by management and the executive chef at the "chef's table". Books have been written about the word famous Chef's Table experiences at Chef Thomas Keller's French Laundry in Napa Valley and Chef Tory McPhail's legendary kitchen dining experience at New Orlean's Commander's Palace. Last nite 12 of us Forum People were invited to taste and test Chef Hoke Wilson's culinary art and sample potential new menu items at the Wolfeboro Inn...specifically the Wolfe's Tavern Restaurant. The results are written in the above Forum entries......a superb effort, by Gen. Mgr. George Soderberg and his staff. The Chef's Table at the Wolfeboro Inn was great.....the Tavern was nearly full at 7PM when we left.....and so were we! The food was generally very good...it's refreshing to see a restaurant doing things to be better.

There's no better advertising than word of mouth recommendations and word seems to travel fast here at the Lakes Region....Mrs. HC and I were pleasantly surprised and will surely be back with family and friends....it's well worth a short walk up from the docks( weather permitting) The new menu items have been described in detail...the results....a home run (is it OK to say that on Super Bowl weekend?) has been hit by Wolfe's Tavern... Thanks, George for including us.

Barbara · 02-05-2012, 03:15 PM

I think I'm the last of the tasters to weigh in. My fellow dining companions have said it all. There's nothing left for me to say. Bravo, George and Chef Hoke. We were treated like VIP's and our opinions were eagely sought and valued. Just the fact that George came up with this idea to seek the input of members of the community speaks so highly of his efforts to make the Inn the best it can be.

I enjoyed meeting all of you who participated in this event. It was such a warm and friendly group of people. Now we have a job to do. Let's spread the word to our family, friend, neighbors and acquaintances and let them know that the Inn is on it's way to being better than it's ever been.

surfnsnow · 02-05-2012, 04:11 PM

this is great news, when i was a kid ('70's) in melvin village it was either wolfeboro inn or the other restaurant up by allen a on 109 that was a treat.good to see a comeback for an old favorite

barefootbay · 02-05-2012, 08:49 PM

Do you mean the Bittersweet restaurant ?

surfnsnow · 02-06-2012, 11:54 AM

thats the one, could'nt remember it.

SIKSUKR · 02-06-2012, 12:18 PM

Wow!Talk about a 180 degree turn from the op.Good news but a controled environment as this testing was is not the bellweather of what awaits normal dinner seatings.The food sounds great.Lets hope the service matches in the future.Time will tell.

RLW · 02-06-2012, 02:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SIKSUKR

Wow!Talk about a 180 degree turn from the op.Good news but a controled environment as this testing was is not the bellweather of what awaits normal dinner seatings.The food sounds great.the se Lets hope service matches in the future.Time will tell.:eek:

Counting myself and my bride and if you review many of the most resent inputs before the tasting, it sure sounds to me that the under lined part of the quote has been done and hopefully it will continue. I know that there are many great comments since we were there on Christmas eve.

Barbara · 02-07-2012, 04:56 PM

Go to www.tripadvisor.com and read the reviews for Wolf's Tavern that have been posted in the last few months. Most have been excellent.

Jonas Pilot · 02-08-2012, 09:27 PM

Quote:
Originally Posted by George Soderberg View Post
We are officially sold out! Thank you for your participation and volunteering. I will be in touch with those of you who offered their time shortly on the details.

George
SOLD OUT:...?? I thought this "Tasting" was FREE......I thought All WE (Tasters) had to do... was say nice things about the INN on Winni.com. to get the Free Stuff... I guess I'm confused again. I hate being over 70... NB

Where's my Walker..?? NB

Quote:
Originally Posted by Neko View Post
George,
When are the tasters going to be notified?
Didn't you get the password....? You have to put it in the Subject line to get a response. NB

It's nice to see that some (10) people have had a good/excellent experience at the Wolfeboro Inn "Tasting". It shows that the Inn is capable.....if perhaps only on a selective basis.

I'm inclined to think that the great majority of those who read this forum however will be Un-impressed...........but reluctant to drag it down because...well... everyone here wants to see the INN succeed...Myself included. NB

PS: The Wolfeboro Inn was once our favorite place, and it will be again, under new management.

Hermit Cover · 02-09-2012, 01:49 PM

The the previous post mentions 10 tasters in attendance at the "new menu items" tasting last week...there were 12 good Forum Folks at the table...did two not like the experience...?? Are we missing something?? Someone?? The effort was well-received...the food was critiqued..and all seemed to enjoy the evening....I do believe the the number should be 12.

SIKSUKR · 02-09-2012, 02:03 PM

I believe a few members had their spouses with them.

beagle · 02-09-2012, 04:32 PM

You're a grouch??? Post #1 invites 10 people to try the new menu. Ten people responded and attended. I don't think it was meant to be an open invitation to free food for the whole forum, that would be too expensive. In addition, I am sure Mr. Soderberg wanted to hear everyone's opinions in detail which is why he only invited 10 people. I hope I misunderstood and you were just joking with this post

. BTW, we had dinner there about a month ago and enjoyed both the food and service very much!

Newbiesaukee · 02-09-2012, 04:38 PM

What we seem to have here is the common internet miscommunication.

Jonas Pilot · 02-09-2012, 04:42 PM

"You're a grouch" was for NB.

camp guy · 02-09-2012, 05:01 PM

Hey, Jonas Pilot, don't you think "SOLD OUT" was used as an expression to indicate 'all spaces taken', and not in the sense of money? I do.

Jonas Pilot · 02-09-2012, 05:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by camp guy

Hey, Jonas Pilot, don't you think "SOLD OUT" was used as an expression to indicate 'all spaces taken', and not in the sense of money? I do.

Of course.What else could it have meant?

NoBozo · 02-09-2012, 08:11 PM

I'm not a grouch.

NB

BroadHopper · 02-06-2012, 12:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by surfnsnow

this is great news, when i was a kid ('70's) in melvin village it was either wolfeboro inn or the other restaurant up by allen a on 109 that was a treat.good to see a comeback for an old favorite

I remember The Penquin Restuarant and Lounge. It was a hopping place with bands on weekends. The food was good.

02-06-2012, 12:18 PM	#6
SIKSUKR Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,075 Thanks: 215 Thanked 903 Times in 509 Posts	Good move to invite all the forum members Wow!Talk about a 180 degree turn from the op.Good news but a controled environment as this testing was is not the bellweather of what awaits normal dinner seatings.The food sounds great.Lets hope the service matches in the future.Time will tell. __________________ SIKSUKR

02-08-2012, 09:27 PM	#9
Jonas Pilot Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Wolfeboro, New Hampshire is my home, 24-7-365 Posts: 1,686 Thanks: 1,047 Thanked 336 Times in 189 Posts	Your a grouch! Quote: Originally Posted by George Soderberg View Post We are officially sold out! Thank you for your participation and volunteering. I will be in touch with those of you who offered their time shortly on the details. George SOLD OUT:...?? I thought this "Tasting" was FREE......I thought All WE (Tasters) had to do... was say nice things about the INN on Winni.com. to get the Free Stuff... I guess I'm confused again. I hate being over 70... NB Where's my Walker..?? NB Quote: Originally Posted by Neko View Post George, When are the tasters going to be notified? Didn't you get the password....? You have to put it in the Subject line to get a response. NB It's nice to see that some (10) people have had a good/excellent experience at the Wolfeboro Inn "Tasting". It shows that the Inn is capable.....if perhaps only on a selective basis. I'm inclined to think that the great majority of those who read this forum however will be Un-impressed...........but reluctant to drag it down because...well... everyone here wants to see the INN succeed...Myself included. NB PS: The Wolfeboro Inn was once our favorite place, and it will be again, under new management.

02-09-2012, 01:49 PM	#10
Hermit Cover Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Hermit Cove Posts: 354 Thanks: 20 Thanked 68 Times in 40 Posts	Tasting... The the previous post mentions 10 tasters in attendance at the "new menu items" tasting last week...there were 12 good Forum Folks at the table...did two not like the experience...?? Are we missing something?? Someone?? The effort was well-received...the food was critiqued..and all seemed to enjoy the evening....I do believe the the number should be 12.

02-09-2012, 02:03 PM	#11
SIKSUKR Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,075 Thanks: 215 Thanked 903 Times in 509 Posts	I believe a few members had their spouses with them. __________________ SIKSUKR

02-09-2012, 04:32 PM	#12
beagle Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Wolfeboro Posts: 178 Thanks: 188 Thanked 25 Times in 21 Posts	I don't get it You're a grouch??? Post #1 invites 10 people to try the new menu. Ten people responded and attended. I don't think it was meant to be an open invitation to free food for the whole forum, that would be too expensive. In addition, I am sure Mr. Soderberg wanted to hear everyone's opinions in detail which is why he only invited 10 people. I hope I misunderstood and you were just joking with this post . BTW, we had dinner there about a month ago and enjoyed both the food and service very much!

02-04-2012, 04:05 PM	#1
Hermit Cover Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Hermit Cove Posts: 354 Thanks: 20 Thanked 68 Times in 40 Posts	A Rare Treat... A very unique experience is that of being served by management and the executive chef at the "chef's table". Books have been written about the word famous Chef's Table experiences at Chef Thomas Keller's French Laundry in Napa Valley and Chef Tory McPhail's legendary kitchen dining experience at New Orlean's Commander's Palace. Last nite 12 of us Forum People were invited to taste and test Chef Hoke Wilson's culinary art and sample potential new menu items at the Wolfeboro Inn...specifically the Wolfe's Tavern Restaurant. The results are written in the above Forum entries......a superb effort, by Gen. Mgr. George Soderberg and his staff. The Chef's Table at the Wolfeboro Inn was great.....the Tavern was nearly full at 7PM when we left.....and so were we! The food was generally very good...it's refreshing to see a restaurant doing things to be better. There's no better advertising than word of mouth recommendations and word seems to travel fast here at the Lakes Region....Mrs. HC and I were pleasantly surprised and will surely be back with family and friends....it's well worth a short walk up from the docks( weather permitting) The new menu items have been described in detail...the results....a home run (is it OK to say that on Super Bowl weekend?) has been hit by Wolfe's Tavern... Thanks, George for including us.

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02-05-2012, 03:15 PM	#2
Barbara Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 251 Thanks: 48 Thanked 113 Times in 64 Posts	I think I'm the last of the tasters to weigh in. My fellow dining companions have said it all. There's nothing left for me to say. Bravo, George and Chef Hoke. We were treated like VIP's and our opinions were eagely sought and valued. Just the fact that George came up with this idea to seek the input of members of the community speaks so highly of his efforts to make the Inn the best it can be. I enjoyed meeting all of you who participated in this event. It was such a warm and friendly group of people. Now we have a job to do. Let's spread the word to our family, friend, neighbors and acquaintances and let them know that the Inn is on it's way to being better than it's ever been.

02-05-2012, 04:11 PM	#3
surfnsnow Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 173 Thanks: 133 Thanked 52 Times in 29 Posts	this is great news, when i was a kid ('70's) in melvin village it was either wolfeboro inn or the other restaurant up by allen a on 109 that was a treat.good to see a comeback for an old favorite

02-05-2012, 08:49 PM	#4
barefootbay Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 395 Thanks: 81 Thanked 108 Times in 76 Posts	Do you mean the Bittersweet restaurant ?

02-06-2012, 11:54 AM	#5
surfnsnow Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 173 Thanks: 133 Thanked 52 Times in 29 Posts	thats the one, could'nt remember it.

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02-07-2012, 04:56 PM	#8
Barbara Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 251 Thanks: 48 Thanked 113 Times in 64 Posts	Go to www.tripadvisor.com and read the reviews for Wolf's Tavern that have been posted in the last few months. Most have been excellent.

02-09-2012, 04:38 PM	#13
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	What we seem to have here is the common internet miscommunication. __________________ "You're only young once, but you can be immature forever."

02-09-2012, 04:42 PM	#14
Jonas Pilot Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Wolfeboro, New Hampshire is my home, 24-7-365 Posts: 1,686 Thanks: 1,047 Thanked 336 Times in 189 Posts	"You're a grouch" was for NB.

02-09-2012, 05:01 PM	#15
camp guy Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: formerly Winter Harbor, still Wolfeboro Posts: 1,224 Thanks: 317 Thanked 560 Times in 310 Posts	Inn food tasting Hey, Jonas Pilot, don't you think "SOLD OUT" was used as an expression to indicate 'all spaces taken', and not in the sense of money? I do.

02-09-2012, 08:11 PM	#17
NoBozo Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Portsmouth. RI Posts: 2,231 Thanks: 400 Thanked 460 Times in 308 Posts	I'm not a grouch. NB

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