Osteria Poggio on NH Chronicle

[LoveLakeLife]

I think it’s because they were too pretentious and called themselves a Kitchen instead of just Restaurant. lol. Follow the latest fad with sheep and this is what happens. ha. Any predictions on what type of place will be coming in?


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[WinterHarborGuy]

Could someone connect the dots?

Sweets took over from Kevin...who owns it? Both? It would seem that it's not jointly owned, unless someone bought out Sweets...

From the FB post, seems Sweets is moving on. So maybe Kevin owns the building?

I'm just trying to understand the backstory.

I went for the first time last month. Interesting place a lot more casual than I expected.

[phoenix]

Not the first restaurant in this space to not make it. I hope another restaurant fills the space

[Biggd]

Originally Posted by phoenix

Not the first restaurant in this space to not make it. I hope another restaurant fills the space

Something other than Italian food, tough to compete with Gusto's.

[phoenix]

gusto's doesn't do dinner but agree a lot of Italian but before I think it was more seafood with last one. Tough to survive the winters. Only moderate scale left in Moultonborough or Center harbor for dinner is Canoe.

[Biggd]

Originally Posted by phoenix

gusto's doesn't do dinner but agree a lot of Italian but before I think it was more seafood with last one. Tough to survive the winters. Only moderate scale left in Moultonborough or Center harbor for dinner is Canoe.

I thought Gusto's was doing dinner on weekends?

[barefootbay]

Originally Posted by phoenix

gusto's doesn't do dinner but agree a lot of Italian but before I think it was more seafood with last one. Tough to survive the winters. Only moderate scale left in Moultonborough or Center harbor for dinner is Canoe.

Lemongrass

[phoenix]

forgot them and it has become my favorite. Must have been a senior moment

[Bigstan]

I think people lose focus on what got them to where they are at.

Another example - Beans and Greens has some kind of Beer Garden now, it seems to be all they hyped this and most of last year. Live entertainment all the time.....right down the road and noone I know has ever been as they were a farm stand, taken over by out of staters and now no more farm stand, or atleast one that had any produce at all these last couple years. If you re-invent what was in theory working you better be sure of the new before you ruin the old.

I get trying new things, and diversification, but there is finite money for a limited amount of time per year, I don't see how business owners lose focus on these things...

[trashman]

I dont believe the new Beans and Greens owners own the farmland, so they dont have much choice but to reinvent the wheel at that property.

[CompassMac]

We gave up on the OP years ago but somehow always went back hoping for better results.....kinda like hoping that cheating girlfriend would be true this time around but ........ there are only so many second chances you can give.

I applaud Sweets for his dedication and passion. The restaurant business is ruthless and I wish him only the best. Please don't take any comments as a personal attack. Take this lesson and succeed in your next endeavor.

First and foremost, the location is spectacular, but the building (with the exception of the bar) is too old and stuffy, in my opinion, for the summer lake crowd. It's a large building and difficult to cover the overhead I'm sure. That's a tough obstacle. Is the restaurant there a formal dinner place, a bar, a beer garden, or what? Outdoor seating and the garden were great, but so limited by seasonality and weather and it probably would have made it with a few more years to establish itself.

We need something new here. We have plenty of Italian, pizza, etc..... For being near the coast there's not a great seafood, farm to table, or fun unique place that you can visit regularly. Any ideas folks?

Finally, the cupola atop the building is such a missed opportunity to be the Lakes Regions most coveted dining spot for any anniversary, birthday or special occasion. If you haven't been up there, the view is incredible!!! The perfect spot for an intimate dinner for two ....and the perfect marketing draw to create buzz... It's not for everyone and it has it's pitfalls, but ITS UNIQUE AND COOL. People would pay for the experience. It could easily be on Chronicle or other media outlets that would bring people in.


And for any restaurant, don't forget the LOCALS who get you through the slow winter months. They strayed from that and paid the price. Just my two cents.

[Mr. V]

Originally Posted by CompassMac

We need something new here. We have plenty of Italian, pizza, etc..... For being near the coast there's not a great seafood, farm to table, or fun unique place that you can visit regularly. Any ideas folks?

Ever since the William Tell closed there's been a clamor for them to reopen.

Ain't happenin', but someone should open up a restaurant with similar food.

Swiss is good, German also: can the two be combined?

[Biggd]

I heard today from a contractor working there that Gusto's was taking it over.

[Blyblvrd]

Originally Posted by Biggd

I heard today from a contractor working there that Gusto's was taking it over.

That would be amazing. Fingers crossed!


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[phoenix]

That would great but hard to believe they would have three places within 100 yards

[Susie Cougar]

Originally Posted by phoenix

That would great but hard to believe they would have three places within 100 yards

I believe they will either sell or rent their original spot. With the house dining and beer garden, I think this would be perfect.

[Biggd]

Someone posted on Facebook, Gusto's Taphouse opening in April in addition to their other restaurant.

[KPW]

Personally, I think all 3 could work. Cafe, market, and restaurant.