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06-23-2009, 06:40 PM | #1 |
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Newick's in Concord
I'm headed to the lake for my annual trip and can't wait!!! Bringing some 1st timers to Winni. A few of them get real cranky if they don't eat every 3-4 hours so I thought we would stop in at Newick's in Concord on the way from the airport to Wolfeboro. I've always gone to the one in Dover so I was looking for input from anyone who has been to Concord. Thanks...7 more weeks til serenity! Whoo Hoo!
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Going to Wolfeboro?
Newick's is not as good as it use to be. I would head for Johnson's on Rte 11, south of the Alton circle.
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I have been to the Concord Newicks once and won't bother to go back.
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06-24-2009, 06:39 AM | #4 |
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Newicks is OK, I personally have not had any probs at Newicks in Concord (been there 3 or 4 times). But to me, it just has that "chain" feel to it. I would rather go to a local spot such as Johnson's.
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We hit Newicks whenever we're in Concord.Never had a bad meal and the lunch specials are reasonable and fresh.Knowing what the stuff costs,I'm amazed at the portions there.........can barely finish one of the lunch seafood specials.
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06-24-2009, 08:18 AM | #6 |
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kinda suprised
I am kinda surprised there is not a seafood chain like Newicks or The Weathervane anywhere around the lake. I can see one in the Weirs. Chains like those are usually very consistent and reliable, as long as you are not expecting something like the Oar House.
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06-24-2009, 11:41 AM | #7 |
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We were weekly visitors to the Newick's in Merrimack until they closed abruptly a few years ago. We always enjoyed the fish. When the new one opened in Concord we tried it and were pleased with the service and food. The feel of the restaurant was different because the building was a Smokey Bones. We still enjoy it and go about once a month. The Newick's in Dover is different in that they have "ballroom" seating and you eat off styrofoam. The food is as good but the homemade potato chips are to die for.
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06-24-2009, 12:06 PM | #8 |
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I've been coming to Wolfeboro since 1970 and I have stopped at Johnson's for ice cream but never eaten there! I was always on a direct Wolfeboro to Beverly MA route and it never fit in the trip...now I live 3,000 miles away and might finally get there...go figure!
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Didn't even know there was one in Capital City. We hit the one in Newington every now and again.
BTW, if you like Mexican (never knew I did until eating there) check out Hermano's on Storrs Street - parallel to Main St. across from the Market Basket/TJ Max plaza. Awesome salsa! Quote:
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Blast from the past
So that's the Johnson's everyone talks about! I remember it on Rt. 4 in Northwood...always just stopped for ice cream...long time ago! Also, very long ago...I remember Newick's in Newington when it was a small "clam shack" out much closer to the road! My (now) husband and I stopped there often for fried clams when we were in college. Also went later on when it was much bigger...and, one time when there for lunch ,several in our party kept smelling that "hot smell" you get if an iron is left on cloth too long. We didn't mention it to the waitress...the place was swamped, as usual. We should have...it burned to the ground that night! Of course it came back bigger than ever. I have not been to the one in Concord in awhile, but it always seemed good whenever I did go.
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Newicks in Dover is the gold standard for fried clams in this area. Johnsons are sub standard ,not fresh ,soggy and greasy to boot each time I have been there which is many.Just my humble opinion as a fried clam fiend of many years and different venues.
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Gold Standard
for fried clams is definitely the fried clams shack at the bridge in Kennebunkport harbor. Newicks was great two decades ago and I don't think it is up to par. Last summer I was surprised to be served great fried clams at the Red Blazer in Concord. It was a special so they don't have it on the menu.
Years ago I had great fried clams in Center Harbor at the bottom of the just past the hardware store on the left. Not there anymore.
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I've been going to Newicks since I was very young. For us it's been a ritual. On the route to the lake, we're almost there when we can stop for a great (and for young parents, fairly cheap) dinner on the way. I still love to go there and get the combo clams/sea scollops plate. Yum! I have found the clams can vary depending on the "season" |
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There's another location in North Berwick. The Rt. 11 location's the newest. Such a great location. After Dot's Lunch went down, there was a series of failed restaurants. Bland food. Worse service.
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The almost original Fried Clam joint
This is the website for the "Clambox" .
http://www.ipswichma.com/clambox/ They don't claim to be the inventor of the fried clam on the website. But they have been voted "best" by alot of ratings. I have been to this place once. It's a regular spot for my mother in law. It is, IMHO, the real "Gold Standard" for fried clams. Others feel the same: http://www.capeannweb.com/restaurant...own/000489.php The portions are very, very, big. I'd advise that you order a single... even for two people. We learned that they change the oil every day at 2 PM so service can be a little slow just around 2 PM. Tiny little place with limited seating, but the clams were the best I've ever had. By Far!
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I agree the Gold Standard for fried clams (or shrimp for that matter) has to be the Clambox in Ipswich.
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I agree...Clambox rocks
I have to agree, the clambox is the best I've ever eaten. I try to get there whenever I'm back in the area but I have definately found I can't handle the fried food they way I used to when I lived back East...West coast eating has turned my belly into a wimp! All this talk about lobster and clams is really making me super anxious to get there!
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So have you or they tried the pub which is right on the river on Saco Island between the two towns? Or Mulligan's in the old mill building? I am sure you/they have. They are both great. Mulligan's amazes me when I look at the menu and everything is 3.95 or 4.95! Last time I had the best garlic butter steak for 4.95!
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I agree that the Clambox is excellent. Back in the old days, Goodwins in Lynnfield was the best IMO. They have been closed for years though.
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I agree, Goodwins was a great restaurant.. I've been there many times. Do you remember Heck Allens in Lynn? That was another good one.
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Hey -- Heck Allens was in Saugus!
I grew up in Saugus, Heck Allens was great. Lynn, is the other side of the Saugus River. It's a Lynn Saugus thing.. We Sachems get a little defensive!
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I grew up in the 'hood right behind Goodwins, and was good friends with the family. In fact, I just caught up with one of the Goodwins a couple weeks ago over on Winnisquam. Anyway, back to the Newicks topic. As I said earlier, I have been there a few times, and although it was decent enough, it seems to "chainy" to me. Not to say I wouldn't go there again though, I would.
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Chain?
I guess I need a clarification on a "chain" resturant, Newicks only has two locations in the state of NH. They closed the Portland and Merrimack locations at the same time a few years ago and at that time it was only three locations. Chain resturants to me are Applebee's, etc. with equal food at all locations with lower than average food quality.
Have not been to the Newicks in Concord, but if the food is like Newington, it would have to be good. Johnson's by the definitions about would be more of a chain than Newicks. Having eaten at the Northwood location, I find it very hit or miss on the food end, the ice cream is always good. |
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Chip - Goodwins was again right on the Lynn - Lynnfield border. Which town did you grow up in? I remember a planer going down in Lynn woods behind the bowling alley on route 1. The pilot was OK and walked out to Rt 1. |
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06-27-2009, 09:06 AM | #25 |
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Newicks in Newington?
If we are being picky about what town places are in, the Newicks in Newington is in Dover. Newington does not start until you cross over the bridge on the Spaulding Turnpike. Newicks is on Dover Point.
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Newick's in Concord
I've enjoyed Newick's in Dover Point a couple of times - maybe the location makes the food taste better than it is, who knows?
I work in Concord, and I've tried the Concord Newick's twice. I found the food, the service, and the atmosphere to be terrible both times. It's like eating at Applebees. I would never go back there. As always, of course, YMMV. If you like Applebees, give it a try. |
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I guess I will have to try it out, it is very possible that the location of the Dover Point (thanks for the refresh) Newicks adds to the taste of the food. That would be to bad if the Concord location does not live up to the standard.
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