Pine Cone, Melvin Village, Convienence Store

Mirror Lake's BB · 12-12-2011, 07:39 PM

I just confirmed a rumor that the Pine Cone will be converting the motel side of the property into a convenience store. Construction is to start this spring pending final bank approval. Does anyone have anymore details?

camp guy · 12-12-2011, 09:01 PM

This rumor has been floating around for 6 months, or more, and I guess I'll have to see earth moving and boards being put up before I really believe it.

I find it hard to figure out the reasoning behind the idea, after all, Pier 19 doesn't last all year. Also, the access to Pine Cone is treacherous in the winter - on a curve, on a hill.

Maybe they are going to buy the food for their three restaurants from the convenience store, thus making the store look good.

However, like I said, when I see action I will believe the rumor.

secondcurve · 12-12-2011, 09:57 PM

A convenience store at Pine Cone would likely put the Tuftonboro General Store under. I hope the rumor isn't true as TGS is such a local mainstay, even if it isn't price competitive!

patman · 12-16-2011, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by secondcurve

A convenience store at Pine Cone would likely put the Tuftonboro General Store under.\

Dunno about that...they've survived Pier 19 and Skelly's so far.

Neko · 12-16-2011, 01:09 PM

They do not have the best location for people to get into and out of during the winter.
This past winter the hill was very slippery and not very user friendly

Sal · 12-16-2011, 08:06 PM

Tell us where the other two are and their names.
Are they as good as the Pine Cone?

VitaBene · 12-17-2011, 05:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Sal

Tell us where the other two are and their names.
Are they as good as the Pine Cone?

They also own Bayside in Wolfeboro and Pine River in Wakefield (may be renamed but it is near that wood stove store)

Patiently Watching · 12-31-2011, 05:19 AM

It does not sound like a very good plan to me. Rentals and rooms on this side of the lake are in high demand and fairly short supply. It would seem that the additional costs and staffing make converting the rooms a poor choice vs. Continuing to rent the rooms... Best of luck to them though.

Heaven · 12-31-2011, 09:36 AM

I guess I need to try the Pine Cone 'cause I find the Bayside not-so-good.

Bayview Girl · 12-31-2011, 10:07 AM

Pine Cone was great. We ate there last summer, food was delish and the service was excellent. We'll definatley go back.

patman · 05-05-2012, 10:05 AM

The sign out front has a new addition: Pine Cone Country Store

There's also a signboard area that reads "Store opening soon, now hiring"

Mirror Lake's BB · 05-08-2012, 03:43 PM

This is from the Tuftonboro Planning Commission meeting minutes:

"Carl Hansen stated the owner proposes to remove four motel rooms and put in a convenience store
(coffee bar, beer, wine & deli), storage room and emergency egress alarmed exit. He stated the hours of
operation would be 6:30 am until the time the restaurant closes, seven days per week; noting a lockable
door would be installed to close off the store from the restaurant when the restaurant is not open and vice
versa. He stated the lighting would be directed downward
John Cameron verified the facility would be year round. "

secondcurve · 05-08-2012, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Mirror Lake's BB

This is from the Tuftonboro Planning Commission meeting minutes:

"Carl Hansen stated the owner proposes to remove four motel rooms and put in a convenience store
(coffee bar, beer, wine & deli), storage room and emergency egress alarmed exit. He stated the hours of
operation would be 6:30 am until the time the restaurant closes, seven days per week; noting a lockable
door would be installed to close off the store from the restaurant when the restaurant is not open and vice
versa. He stated the lighting would be directed downward
John Cameron verified the facility would be year round. "

Looking forward to giving the new store a try. Unfortunately, it will be at the expense of the Tuftonboro General Store, which I think does a pretty good job. I can't imagine either of these stores will do particularly well given their close proximity to one another in a relative sparsely populated part of the lake.

CateP · 05-09-2012, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by secondcurve

Looking forward to giving the new store a try. Unfortunately, it will be at the expense of the Tuftonboro General Store, which I think does a pretty good job. I can't imagine either of these stores will do particularly well given their close proximity to one another in a relative sparsely populated part of the lake.

I hope they BOTH survive. I miss the Melvin Village store in town. Every time I am over at that part of the lake visiting or sailing my Sunfish I wish there were a place near the lake where I could pick up sandwich or a drink.

patman · 06-03-2012, 10:17 AM

The store opened about a week ago. I went in a couple of days ago check it out. Very nice layout, with sort of a smaller version of the Pier 19 product content. They had a fairly large variety of beer/wine/specialty alcohol, in addition to the expected soda/chips/candy stuff. They had a large selection of Hood milk products, and a good cut of the basics: fresh veggies, eggs, bacon, cheese, bread, and frozen stuff. I wouldn't want to do my weekly grocery shopping there, but it would be easy to put together a meal with what they sell.

The owner was there, and he confirmed they are planning on being open in the winter also. That'll make it a very nice addition to the area for us year-rounders.

Sunset View · 06-04-2012, 06:17 AM

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Originally Posted by patman

The store opened about a week ago. I went in a couple of days ago check it out. Very nice layout, with sort of a smaller version of the Pier 19 product content. They had a fairly large variety of beer/wine/specialty alcohol, in addition to the expected soda/chips/candy stuff. They had a large selection of Hood milk products, and a good cut of the basics: fresh veggies, eggs, bacon, cheese, bread, and frozen stuff. I wouldn't want to do my weekly grocery shopping there, but it would be easy to put together a meal with what they sell.

The owner was there, and he confirmed they are planning on being open in the winter also. That'll make it a very nice addition to the area for us year-rounders.

Our first visit to the Pine Cone..............a wonderful meal with great service (Our waitress was Linda, she was super) and an immaculate and super clean dining room. Portions were outstanding and each of us in our party of four were blown away and frankly, troubled that we had never tried this restaurant up until now. We will be back for sure, what a pleasant surprise.........NICE JOB PINE CONE!

hampfarms · 06-04-2012, 07:27 PM

The Pine Cone has the BEST pizza in the lakes region. I only wish they would DELIVER pizza to the Pier 19 docks. Now that would be GREAT!

patman · 06-08-2012, 01:56 PM

A thousand words:

12-12-2011, 07:39 PM	#1
Mirror Lake's BB Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Wayne, PA & Mirror Lake Posts: 150 Thanks: 117 Thanked 17 Times in 15 Posts	Pine Cone, Melvin Village, Convienence Store I just confirmed a rumor that the Pine Cone will be converting the motel side of the property into a convenience store. Construction is to start this spring pending final bank approval. Does anyone have anymore details? Last edited by Mirror Lake's BB; 12-13-2011 at 10:59 AM. Reason: spelling

12-12-2011, 09:01 PM	#2
camp guy Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: formerly Winter Harbor, still Wolfeboro Posts: 1,174 Thanks: 298 Thanked 523 Times in 291 Posts	Pione Cone, etc This rumor has been floating around for 6 months, or more, and I guess I'll have to see earth moving and boards being put up before I really believe it. I find it hard to figure out the reasoning behind the idea, after all, Pier 19 doesn't last all year. Also, the access to Pine Cone is treacherous in the winter - on a curve, on a hill. Maybe they are going to buy the food for their three restaurants from the convenience store, thus making the store look good. However, like I said, when I see action I will believe the rumor.

12-16-2011, 01:09 PM	#5
Neko Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 102 Thanks: 2 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts	Pine cone They do not have the best location for people to get into and out of during the winter. This past winter the hill was very slippery and not very user friendly

12-16-2011, 08:06 PM	#6
Sal Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Moultonborough Posts: 311 Thanks: 103 Thanked 169 Times in 53 Posts	? 3 restaurants ? Tell us where the other two are and their names. Are they as good as the Pine Cone?

05-08-2012, 03:43 PM	#12
Mirror Lake's BB Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Wayne, PA & Mirror Lake Posts: 150 Thanks: 117 Thanked 17 Times in 15 Posts	More details- Pine Cone Country Store This is from the Tuftonboro Planning Commission meeting minutes: "Carl Hansen stated the owner proposes to remove four motel rooms and put in a convenience store (coffee bar, beer, wine & deli), storage room and emergency egress alarmed exit. He stated the hours of operation would be 6:30 am until the time the restaurant closes, seven days per week; noting a lockable door would be installed to close off the store from the restaurant when the restaurant is not open and vice versa. He stated the lighting would be directed downward John Cameron verified the facility would be year round. "

12-12-2011, 09:57 PM	#3
secondcurve Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 2,116 Thanks: 1,321 Thanked 559 Times in 288 Posts	A convenience store at Pine Cone would likely put the Tuftonboro General Store under. I hope the rumor isn't true as TGS is such a local mainstay, even if it isn't price competitive!

12-31-2011, 05:19 AM	#8
Patiently Watching Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 184 Thanks: 2 Thanked 42 Times in 34 Posts	It does not sound like a very good plan to me. Rentals and rooms on this side of the lake are in high demand and fairly short supply. It would seem that the additional costs and staffing make converting the rooms a poor choice vs. Continuing to rent the rooms... Best of luck to them though.

12-31-2011, 09:36 AM	#9
Heaven Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 523 Thanks: 128 Thanked 95 Times in 67 Posts	I guess I need to try the Pine Cone 'cause I find the Bayside not-so-good.

12-31-2011, 10:07 AM	#10
Bayview Girl Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 13 Thanks: 27 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Pine Cone was great. We ate there last summer, food was delish and the service was excellent. We'll definatley go back.

05-05-2012, 10:05 AM	#11
patman Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NH Posts: 379 Thanks: 56 Thanked 156 Times in 78 Posts	The sign out front has a new addition: Pine Cone Country Store There's also a signboard area that reads "Store opening soon, now hiring"

06-03-2012, 10:17 AM	#15
patman Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NH Posts: 379 Thanks: 56 Thanked 156 Times in 78 Posts	The store opened about a week ago. I went in a couple of days ago check it out. Very nice layout, with sort of a smaller version of the Pier 19 product content. They had a fairly large variety of beer/wine/specialty alcohol, in addition to the expected soda/chips/candy stuff. They had a large selection of Hood milk products, and a good cut of the basics: fresh veggies, eggs, bacon, cheese, bread, and frozen stuff. I wouldn't want to do my weekly grocery shopping there, but it would be easy to put together a meal with what they sell. The owner was there, and he confirmed they are planning on being open in the winter also. That'll make it a very nice addition to the area for us year-rounders.

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06-04-2012, 07:27 PM	#17
hampfarms Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 28 Thanks: 3 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	The Pine Cone has the BEST pizza in the lakes region. I only wish they would DELIVER pizza to the Pier 19 docks. Now that would be GREAT!

06-08-2012, 01:56 PM	#18
patman Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NH Posts: 379 Thanks: 56 Thanked 156 Times in 78 Posts	A thousand words: Attached Images