[DREAMS]

It was great to see a message posted directly by the Coehouse owners. I believe all folks living and visiting the lakes region wish them well and success especially located in such a beautiful house and setting. You can't blame the folks seasoned with the original Coe House menu and staff to expect and want equal or better including reasonable and affordable prices. The original Coe House was not "cheap" in dining costs but left you with a value for a "nice treat and enjoyable dining experience". Based on many visitors who work in the community as well as the published menu prices, the costs of dining with the new owners has increased tremendously. Regardless of what the food is, a meal out is a meal out and only has so much value regardless how big the wallets are that walk in that front door. Why not offer much more affordable prices that many more locals could experience their restaurant over and over again. The honest experience of a visitor this summer spending $180.00 for 2 people was outrageous for any restaurant in the Lakes Region! The Canoe is a wonderful restaurant but does need healthy competition. Sam, I ask if these are your friends and you formerly ran the restaurant that became so desired and welcome with quality and affordablity, can you please teach these guys some lessons in prices and menu offerings. Of course, we hope the chef's production of food will at least match your previous chef. Although Alex Ray has been successfull with local restaurant growth, his personal choice of chef's have not always provided the best meals that bring back customers over and over. Hopefully, the new owner's are not depending on the association of Alex Ray with their chef to bring customers with fat wallets to provide their wealth and income. In closing, let's hope the second season of the Coe House is much more affordable, entertaining, smoother and rewarding with delicious meals the entire Lakes Region and families can afford!