Winnipesaukee Restaurant Nostalgia

[mcdude]

sauerbraten.......ummmmm Isn't this lot still empty?

Thomas' Windmill Restaurant
1950s - Corner of White Oak Rd. and Lake St. - Laconia - photo by Win Wyatt - White Oaks Road goes up the hill at left, past the ornamental windmill. Just 50 years ago, in early April, 1961, the restaurant had reopened after major renovations. Earlier, in the 12 years that the Thomas Family had already owned the property, the structure had been ‘improved one year, revamped the next, remodeled later’ and then enlarged in 1959. Initially, The Citizen recalled, the restaurant had been ‘hardly more than a lunch counter surrounded by a ledge.’

actually in Belmont off of Rt. 3?

[Rinkerfam]

I DEFINITELY miss Hickory Stick!! I have fond memories of Karl's too. Thanks for the trip down memory lane!

[Greene's Basin Girl]

This thread is wonderful. I remember all these restaurants. I grew up eating at these places. Such great memories!

[Phantom]

Originally Posted by mcdude

[IMG] sauerbraten.......ummmmm Isn't this lot still empty?

Yes ... sinful .... but still empty !

[glennsteely]

Now there was a spot to remember....i put on many a summer pound at that place!!! Awesome!!

[Pineedles]

Wow, the Hickory Stick Farm! MY grandfather's favorite was the duck, can't remember whether they served it with a cherry sauce or some other fruit, Anyone remember?

[mcdude]

A few places I really miss are the Red Hill Inn in Center Harbor. Previously part of Belknap College and now purchased by the NH Music Festival

It was open for a short time as a restaurant back in the early 90s.

We also had many memorable meals at Foxy Johnnie's in New Durham.
http://fosters.com/apps/pbcs.dll/art...S_01/705219956

More winnipesaukee restaurant nostalgia here
http://www.winnipesaukee.com/forums/...read.php?t=983

[BroadHopper]

now falling into disrepair. Last inspection is showing considerable water damage. Is the NH Music Festival holding onto the property hoping the market will go up? If so why are they letting such a beautiful building fall in?

[jbolty]

Originally Posted by glennsteely

Now there was a spot to remember....i put on many a summer pound at that place!!! Awesome!!

I used to work at Barney's Ice Cream and the amount of ice cream we used to deliver to Frankensundae was astounding. I recall it being about 300 3gal tubs, three times a week and sometimes we would just park a truck on site and inventory what they had used over the weekend.

[dykg]

Some other restaurants from the past, Jade Island & dragon Villa. Also remember JJ Beef's Sea, Nashvile North, Halfmoon Restaurant & the spaghetti place next to the Veterans HQ. All places we ate at when we were kids. Brings back fond memories.

[bigdog]

Don't have any pictures, but I remember back in the mid-late 60's going to 'Dorothy's restaurant, which was located on the current site of the Lyon's Den
at the Glendale docks.

We use to go there Friday nights after our drive up to the lake from Mass. They had the BEST fried chicken around ! Many good memories.........

[NHMOMMA]

The Depot ~ was near the Meredith town docks. Food was 'so-so' but it was a great place to go dancing. Joe Drukus and his band played there quite often.

Thanks for all the memories.

[gravy boat]

Originally Posted by dykg

Some other restaurants from the past, Jade Island & dragon Villa. Also remember JJ Beef's Sea, Nashvile North, Halfmoon Restaurant & the spaghetti place next to the Veterans HQ. All places we ate at when we were kids. Brings back fond memories.

Jade Island had the best Scorpion Bowls and Poo Poo Platter. And Kwan King would be at the front desk and keeping a watchful eye over the staff.