Whatever happened to Mike Love and Gretchen

BroadHopper · 10-12-2004, 12:14 PM

Mike Love, who use to own Love's Quay in Wolfeboro's Back Bay?

Gretchen, who use to own Gretchen's restuarant at Glendale?

Lake Lady 6 · 10-12-2004, 02:35 PM

My first visit to the Canoe Restaurant was last Friday with a party of 8 (with reservations). It was wonderful! The presentation, quality and service were rated a "10" by all. Our waiter, an excellent and knowledgeable young man, did a great job. We certainly will be back

During the evening we learned that Mike Love is one of the chefs and his wife, Donna, is still making those incredible desserts that she was famous for at Love's Quay.

Recently saw Gretchen at the William Tell (another of our favorite restaurants although more specialized in their menu) who said she was working at both restaurants. I do not know if this is just on an "as needed" basis or permanently.

BroadHopper · 10-13-2004, 07:54 AM

I heard rumours that Mike and Gretchen were working together. I looks like it is true. I just find it funny that they are working for one of the Common Man restuarant.
Another rumour is that Mike has a catering business. I won'r be surprised if he does.

Zee · 10-13-2004, 09:44 AM

Broadhopper, are you saying that Canoe is a Common Man Restaurant. Tell me its not true! I would be surprised if it is. I have found most of the Common Man Restaurants to be sub par with many other restaurants around the Lake. And that is certainly not true of Canoe.

SIKSUKR · 10-13-2004, 10:20 AM

Their website does not show Canoe as being part of the Comman Man chain. SS

Lake Lady 6 · 10-13-2004, 05:43 PM

Canoe is NOT part of the Common Man Restaurant group. At least not at this point.

BroadHopper · 10-14-2004, 08:36 AM

Thanks for the clarification. I think I got Canoe mixed up with Camp. duhhhh!

MaryS · 10-15-2004, 05:59 PM

Donna Love has a bakery and Cakes for sale on Ossipee Mountain Road in Moultonboro...advertises in the local newspapers.....desserts are wonderful, you can buy a ssingle piece or order a cake or dessert.....wowI think the names is Love's Bites....enjoy......sure do miss Love's quay in wolfeboro!!

waterlover · 10-23-2004, 11:26 AM

Yes, both Mike and Gretchen work at Canoe...

Donna Love makes the dessert specials (they're amazing, of course)...

and NO, Canoe is NOT a Common Man restaurant......do not think that will ever be in their future!!

Cookie · 10-17-2005, 07:14 PM

Gretchen is still at Canoe to my knowledge,however Mike is taking a break,while helping Donna in the bakery and also following his true passion catiering! Rumors got to love them!

10-12-2004, 12:14 PM	#1
BroadHopper Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Laconia NH Posts: 5,560 Thanks: 3,178 Thanked 1,097 Times in 790 Posts	Whatever happened to Mike Love and Gretchen Mike Love, who use to own Love's Quay in Wolfeboro's Back Bay? Gretchen, who use to own Gretchen's restuarant at Glendale?

10-12-2004, 02:35 PM	#2
Lake Lady 6 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 102 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	What ever happened to???? My first visit to the Canoe Restaurant was last Friday with a party of 8 (with reservations). It was wonderful! The presentation, quality and service were rated a "10" by all. Our waiter, an excellent and knowledgeable young man, did a great job. We certainly will be back During the evening we learned that Mike Love is one of the chefs and his wife, Donna, is still making those incredible desserts that she was famous for at Love's Quay. Recently saw Gretchen at the William Tell (another of our favorite restaurants although more specialized in their menu) who said she was working at both restaurants. I do not know if this is just on an "as needed" basis or permanently.

10-13-2004, 07:54 AM	#3
BroadHopper Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Laconia NH Posts: 5,560 Thanks: 3,178 Thanked 1,097 Times in 790 Posts	Thanks I heard rumours that Mike and Gretchen were working together. I looks like it is true. I just find it funny that they are working for one of the Common Man restuarant. Another rumour is that Mike has a catering business. I won'r be surprised if he does.

10-13-2004, 10:20 AM	#5
SIKSUKR Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,075 Thanks: 215 Thanked 903 Times in 509 Posts	Their website does not show Canoe as being part of the Comman Man chain. SS __________________ SIKSUKR

10-23-2004, 11:26 AM	#9
waterlover Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Belmont, NH Posts: 4 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	just call me answer lady Yes, both Mike and Gretchen work at Canoe... Donna Love makes the dessert specials (they're amazing, of course)... and NO, Canoe is NOT a Common Man restaurant......do not think that will ever be in their future!!

10-13-2004, 09:44 AM	#4
Zee Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Union Wharf, Tuftonboro Posts: 173 Thanks: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 1 Post	Broadhopper, are you saying that Canoe is a Common Man Restaurant. Tell me its not true! I would be surprised if it is. I have found most of the Common Man Restaurants to be sub par with many other restaurants around the Lake. And that is certainly not true of Canoe.

10-13-2004, 05:43 PM	#6
Lake Lady 6 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 102 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Canoe is NOT part of the Common Man Restaurant group. At least not at this point.

10-14-2004, 08:36 AM	#7
BroadHopper Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Laconia NH Posts: 5,560 Thanks: 3,178 Thanked 1,097 Times in 790 Posts	Thanks for the clarification. I think I got Canoe mixed up with Camp. duhhhh!

10-15-2004, 05:59 PM	#8
MaryS Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: CT and Moultonboro Posts: 48 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	Donna Love has a bakery and Cakes for sale on Ossipee Mountain Road in Moultonboro...advertises in the local newspapers.....desserts are wonderful, you can buy a ssingle piece or order a cake or dessert.....wowI think the names is Love's Bites....enjoy......sure do miss Love's quay in wolfeboro!!

10-17-2005, 07:14 PM	#10
Cookie Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 17 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	mike/gretchen Gretchen is still at Canoe to my knowledge,however Mike is taking a break,while helping Donna in the bakery and also following his true passion catiering! Rumors got to love them!