The rudeness of the seating staff has been going on for quite some time. Two years ago we went to Canoe's and the hostess was less than friendly - in fact she was down right rude. I would have left immediately but this was sort of a family reunion so we stayed. The food and service was excellent but the greeting certainly put a damper on the evening, and that's when we decided we'd never go to Canoe's again. Hope the owners realize that first impressions mean a lot. I know they were voted the best new restaurant when they first opened by New Hampshire Magazine but that will take them just so far.