104 Diner in New Hampton Nh and the Manager Eric

hiharry5 · 11-04-2013, 11:07 AM

We had Breakfast Sunday morning Nov.3 at the 104 Diner in New Hampton NH and had the pleasure of meeting the manager Eric.
My wife and I were very impressed with Eric he went out of his way to be friendly with all his customers.
It became very busy that morning,Eric pitched right in with the waitresses helping to seat the customers and help serve the food and making sure everything
went along smoothly.
The Common Man Restaurant has a very good employee with Eric.
We will return to the 104 Diner for more Sunday Breakfast with service like that and tell others.

Bob and Chris Mathews
Gilford, NH

nahgem521 · 11-04-2013, 02:24 PM

A family member of mine works at the 104. Eric must turn on his charm for the customers as he is rude, non social, and does not communicate with the staff. I've also been told he is one of the worst general managers they've seen. But, I'm very glad he seemed pleasant to you

mr1drfl · 11-04-2013, 06:01 PM

I stopped in there twice within the past 2 weeks, and me and the misses had a wonderful experience..Eric stopped by twice to make sure that everything was to our satisfaction! The waitress was a bit busy on both occasions and Eric brought the food out himself..Super nice guy!! Common man goes above and beyond screening ALL their employees to ensure that they are all top notch, professional, and curtious..Kudos Rt 104 Diner!!

Lakesrider · 11-04-2013, 09:28 PM

LOL...Wow, that ought make him even more friendly with the employees.

dpg · 11-05-2013, 06:51 AM

Jeez talk about a difference of opinions?

chipj29 · 11-05-2013, 08:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nahgem521

A family member of mine works at the 104. Eric must turn on his charm for the customers as he is rude, non social, and does not communicate with the staff. I've also been told he is one of the worst general managers they've seen. But, I'm very glad he seemed pleasant to you

I have heard the same from other people who have worked for him.

Pineedles · 11-05-2013, 09:17 AM

I had a good experience at the 104 Diner. The thread started several years ago here.

http://www.winnipesaukee.com/forums/...ead.php?t=8712

minni on winni · 11-05-2013, 09:43 AM

Prefer the Tilton Diner to the 104. Better service. Better cook. Ate at the 104 twice (in case the bad experience the first time was a fluke...No it was still bad on the second visit.) Burgers were dry, service was SLOW.

Gatto Nero · 11-05-2013, 01:36 PM

Two of my kids have worked for Eric at one point or another at Town Docks. Both had nothing but good things to say about him.

8gv · 11-05-2013, 07:53 PM

This is just idle reading for me and I have no stake in this issue...

I have a saying that seems to fit here:

"Everyone is an @$$hole to somebody".

Most people have their detractors. The relationship one has with an individual includes both cause and effect.

Life is Wild · 11-14-2013, 12:39 PM

I'm beginning to see the trend that some Senior members recently "counseled" me about. Most of the scathing restaurant reviews are being posted by Junior members.

At the risk of calling some kettles black, I think it's fair to say that unless we have spoken to the staff about whatever it is that is wrong with our dining experience, and if necessary to the management, and still haven't been satisfied, then we shouldn't hide behind the anonymity of this forum to publicly undermine someone's business and livelihood.

Why not report a dry burger after the first bite, because not only would you likely get a fresh burger but the rest of us would all benefit from the chef's renewed vigilance.

Come on Juniors, there is a way to say what we need to say without ruining someone's career.

Amen.

wickedtravelah · 11-14-2013, 11:37 PM

I've never had a bad meal or bad service at the 104; however, I do not expect royal treatment or Michelin Star quality food. It serves its purpose as a good diner with good food.

Also, it always seems to have several cars in the parking lot every time in drive by....something must be working for them.

11-04-2013, 11:07 AM	#1
hiharry5 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	104 Diner in New Hampton Nh and the Manager Eric We had Breakfast Sunday morning Nov.3 at the 104 Diner in New Hampton NH and had the pleasure of meeting the manager Eric. My wife and I were very impressed with Eric he went out of his way to be friendly with all his customers. It became very busy that morning,Eric pitched right in with the waitresses helping to seat the customers and help serve the food and making sure everything went along smoothly. The Common Man Restaurant has a very good employee with Eric. We will return to the 104 Diner for more Sunday Breakfast with service like that and tell others. Bob and Chris Mathews Gilford, NH

11-04-2013, 02:24 PM	#2
nahgem521 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 10 Thanks: 2 Thanked 11 Times in 4 Posts	Glad you had a good experience... A family member of mine works at the 104. Eric must turn on his charm for the customers as he is rude, non social, and does not communicate with the staff. I've also been told he is one of the worst general managers they've seen. But, I'm very glad he seemed pleasant to you

11-04-2013, 06:01 PM	#3
mr1drfl Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 27 Thanks: 28 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Eric I stopped in there twice within the past 2 weeks, and me and the misses had a wonderful experience..Eric stopped by twice to make sure that everything was to our satisfaction! The waitress was a bit busy on both occasions and Eric brought the food out himself..Super nice guy!! Common man goes above and beyond screening ALL their employees to ensure that they are all top notch, professional, and curtious..Kudos Rt 104 Diner!!

11-05-2013, 01:36 PM	#9
Gatto Nero Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Isola Gatto Nero Posts: 696 Thanks: 162 Thanked 263 Times in 81 Posts	Two of my kids have worked for Eric at one point or another at Town Docks. Both had nothing but good things to say about him. __________________ La vita è buona su Isola Gatto Nero

11-14-2013, 12:39 PM	#11
Life is Wild Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 28 Thanks: 22 Thanked 16 Times in 9 Posts	100% customer satisfaction is a pipe dream. I'm beginning to see the trend that some Senior members recently "counseled" me about. Most of the scathing restaurant reviews are being posted by Junior members. At the risk of calling some kettles black, I think it's fair to say that unless we have spoken to the staff about whatever it is that is wrong with our dining experience, and if necessary to the management, and still haven't been satisfied, then we shouldn't hide behind the anonymity of this forum to publicly undermine someone's business and livelihood. Why not report a dry burger after the first bite, because not only would you likely get a fresh burger but the rest of us would all benefit from the chef's renewed vigilance. Come on Juniors, there is a way to say what we need to say without ruining someone's career. Amen.

11-04-2013, 09:28 PM	#4
Lakesrider Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 2,129 Thanks: 380 Thanked 1,016 Times in 345 Posts	LOL...Wow, that ought make him even more friendly with the employees.

11-05-2013, 06:51 AM	#5
dpg Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 2,588 Thanks: 150 Thanked 229 Times in 166 Posts	Jeez talk about a difference of opinions?

11-05-2013, 09:17 AM	#7
Pineedles Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Moultonborough & CT Posts: 2,541 Thanks: 1,071 Thanked 667 Times in 366 Posts	I had a good experience at the 104 Diner. The thread started several years ago here. http://www.winnipesaukee.com/forums/...ead.php?t=8712

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11-05-2013, 09:43 AM	#8
minni on winni Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 105 Thanks: 184 Thanked 21 Times in 16 Posts	Prefer the Tilton Diner to the 104. Better service. Better cook. Ate at the 104 twice (in case the bad experience the first time was a fluke...No it was still bad on the second visit.) Burgers were dry, service was SLOW.

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11-05-2013, 07:53 PM	#10
8gv Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 2,069 Thanks: 63 Thanked 721 Times in 470 Posts	This is just idle reading for me and I have no stake in this issue... I have a saying that seems to fit here: "Everyone is an @$$hole to somebody". Most people have their detractors. The relationship one has with an individual includes both cause and effect.

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11-14-2013, 11:37 PM	#12
wickedtravelah Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Lakes Region (NH) Posts: 70 Thanks: 58 Thanked 13 Times in 11 Posts	I've never had a bad meal or bad service at the 104; however, I do not expect royal treatment or Michelin Star quality food. It serves its purpose as a good diner with good food. Also, it always seems to have several cars in the parking lot every time in drive by....something must be working for them.