Pops addict

dippasan · 07-14-2020, 08:08 AM

Went to Pops by boat last Saturday afternoon. Wife got a loaded lobster roll and I proudly put down a Seafood platter.

Is there a Pop's support group? I may need it.

I can see myself sitting in a circle and saying: Hi My name is Steve and I'm a Popsaholic.

thinkxingu · 07-14-2020, 08:46 AM

Right?! My wife could see me vibrating with excitement last time I was there and discovered I could get onion rings in exchange for coleslaw. I'm hindsight, though, I think I'll ask for more fries or an extra scallop—not my favorite type of rings.

I gotta ask, though: thoughts on the coleslaw? I don't eat it, but everyone I've brought there—literally everyone—has said it's horrible.

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dippasan · 07-14-2020, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by thinkxingu

Right?! My wife could see me vibrating with excitement last time I was there and discovered I could get onion rings in exchange for coleslaw. I'm hindsight, though, I think I'll ask for more fries or an extra scallop—not my favorite type of rings.

I gotta ask, though: thoughts on the coleslaw? I don't eat it, but everyone I've brought there—literally everyone—has said it's horrible.

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I wouldn't say its horrible. I eat it and think it's ok but I think it would be better if it was in a separate container instead of piled on the plate. Needs a little more liquid on the bottom. Honestly after rifling through the seafood I don't think I even taste the slaw.

8gv · 07-14-2020, 10:55 AM

Coleslaw is a distraction from the mission.

Ignore it!

Jdarby · 07-14-2020, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by 8gv

Coleslaw is a distraction from the mission.

Ignore it!

Wiser words were never spoken! But don’t ignore it.....substitute!

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Susie Cougar · 07-14-2020, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by dippasan

I wouldn't say its horrible. I eat it and think it's ok but I think it would be better if it was in a separate container instead of piled on the plate. Needs a little more liquid on the bottom. Honestly after rifling through the seafood I don't think I even taste the slaw.

It was only a few times in the summer time that I would ever splurge at the Red Hill Dari.I love their fried clams! And I also think that their onion rings are the best that I have ever had.
I never had their coleslaw, but I understand what you mean. When you’re eating all fried food, it’s nice to know that you have a little bit of vegetables to even things out. The coleslaw can make or break it.

thinkxingu · 07-14-2020, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Susie Cougar

It was only a few times in the summer time that I would ever splurge at the Red Hill Dari.I love their fried clams! And I also think that their onion rings are the best that I have ever had.
I never had their coleslaw, but I understand what you mean. When you’re eating all fried food, it’s nice to know that you have a little bit of vegetables to even things out. The coleslaw can make or break it.

This is about Pop's.

But, since you brought it up, I visited Red Hill a few weeks ago for a seafood plate and it was a major letdown. Bay scallops and baby shrimp, small, and only a couple bucks less than Pop's. I want to believe it was an anomaly, but it was disappointing enough that I don't know if I'll give it a second shot.

I'd punch a baby kitten to have Pop's on this side of the lake (even with #coleslawgate).

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MAXUM · 07-14-2020, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by thinkxingu

This is about Pop's.

But, since you brought it up, I visited Red Hill a few weeks ago for a seafood plate and it was a major letdown. Bay scallops and baby shrimp, small, and only a couple bucks less than Pop's. I want to believe it was an anomaly, but it was disappointing enough that I don't know if I'll give it a second shot.

I'd punch a baby kitten to have Pop's on this side of the lake (even with #coleslawgate).

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Just imagine Pop's(2) at the corner of 25 and Rt 3 in Meredith.

Susie Cougar · 07-14-2020, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by thinkxingu

This is about Pop's.

But, since you brought it up, I visited Red Hill a few weeks ago for a seafood plate and it was a major letdown. Bay scallops and baby shrimp, small, and only a couple bucks less than Pop's. I want to believe it was an anomaly, but it was disappointing enough that I don't know if I'll give it a second shot.

I'd punch a baby kitten to have Pop's on this side of the lake (even with #coleslawgate).
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Sorry. I guess I’m just dense and I don’t realize that I’m going off topic.

thinkxingu · 07-14-2020, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Susie Cougar

Sorry. I guess I’m just dense and I don’t realize that I’m going off topic.

No worries, friend. Hope I didn't come across rudely—just pointing it out.

Hope you're well, BTW!

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JEEPONLY · 07-14-2020, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by thinkxingu

This is about Pop's.

But, since you brought it up, I visited Red Hill a few weeks ago for a seafood plate and it was a major letdown. Bay scallops and baby shrimp, small, and only a couple bucks less than Pop's. I want to believe it was an anomaly, but it was disappointing enough that I don't know if I'll give it a second shot.

I'd punch a baby kitten to have Pop's on this side of the lake (even with #coleslawgate).

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Agree.
Went to Red hill about 4 weeks ago for full-belly fried clams. Seemed more a mix of (small) bellies and (mostly) strips- disappointing for the price.
Gave a second shot 2 weeks later- same.

Onion rings were good, but pretty greasy.

Susie Cougar · 07-14-2020, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by JEEPONLY

Agree.
Went to Red hill about 4 weeks ago for full-belly fried clams. Seemed more a mix of (small) bellies and (mostly) strips- disappointing for the price.
Gave a second shot 2 weeks later- same.

Onion rings were good, but pretty greasy.

Well, that’s a shame. It was never like that in years past, I hope they can fix things.

pops · 07-14-2020, 04:30 PM

Starting to feel like I’m the Walter White of fried clams.
Hopefully my story ends better than his though.

thinkxingu · 07-14-2020, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by pops

Starting to feel like I’m the Walter White of fried clams.
Hopefully my story ends better than his though.

How about a coupon for your biggest supporters?!

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dippasan · 07-14-2020, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by pops

Starting to feel like I’m the Walter White of fried clams.
Hopefully my story ends better than his though.

There seems to be a cult following

dickiej · 07-14-2020, 05:42 PM

"Punch a kitten"?.... That's hate speech....you're banned for life!

rick35 · 07-16-2020, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by JEEPONLY

Agree.
Went to Red hill about 4 weeks ago for full-belly fried clams. Seemed more a mix of (small) bellies and (mostly) strips- disappointing for the price.
Gave a second shot 2 weeks later- same.

Onion rings were good, but pretty greasy.

We went to Red Hill today for lunch. Everything was excellent. And the slaw was excellent too!

JEEPONLY · 07-17-2020, 10:01 AM

At Pop's yesterday- 4:30.

Clams and scallops much bigger/flavorful than at Red Hill- similar price.
Btw- Pop's tartar sauce is much tastier.

I've always liked/gone to Red Hill Dari, but this season just isn't the same for them.

mcdude · 07-17-2020, 11:22 AM

The Blue Bay is just down the street from me (3 miles or so) over the state line. As you can see in the photos, it isn't a fancy place (kinda "homey") but the food is good and the price is right. Here's their website

https://www.bluebayseafoodandsteak.com/

They have many activities such as pool and corn hole tournaments, karaoke etc. and is popular with the snowmobilers in the winter from Belleau Lake, Pine River Pond, Province Lake, Balch Lake and Great East Lake which are all close by.

....and, yes! They have outside dining.

thinkxingu · 07-19-2020, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Top-Water

Just an FYI ....... I'm not supporting the place ... just sharing an old photo from when everyone thought this place was good.

I have seen grumblings about Sawyer's over the years. What's the issue? Quality, cost, too touristy/loss of historical vibe?

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thinkxingu · 07-19-2020, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Top-Water

Open up a Sawyers thread, the photo was just a to mark and note it as a famous lakes region landmark. Please open up a new thread if you want to grumble. God knows that every food thread here has grumblings. Even this one.

Define: hypocrisy.

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MAXUM · 07-14-2020, 11:38 AM

If you don't like the slaw get the "boat" instead of the plate.

I keep saying next time I will try something OTHER than the clams. Then I order clams.

thinkxingu · 07-19-2020, 04:06 PM

I LOVE Pop's and have had great experiences there. How would people compare it to other places in the area like, I dunno, Sawyer's?

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Slickcraft · 07-19-2020, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by thinkxingu

I LOVE Pop's and have had great experiences there. How would people compare it to other places in the area like, I dunno, Sawyer's?

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Best clams in the area vs so so burgers and pretty good ice cream.

ACME on the Broads · 07-20-2020, 05:27 PM

Ate at Pop's last Thursday with kids and grandkids.............2 Clam plates, 2 Chicken Finger plates, 2 chicken finger boats with a side of onion rings, all were out of this world; like others on this thread, we have always been big fans of Pop's coleslaw so we ordered an extra side...........my wife and our 2 oldest kids (20s) said the coleslaw was awful...........I must say, I tried it and have to agree, whatever they've done to the vintage coleslaw is not up to Pop's standard and would only order boats going forward skipping the slaw.

Still the BEST!

JEEPONLY · 07-20-2020, 06:37 PM

I find the food to be very good.

My concerns are that the servings are quite small for the prices they charge.

This is why I think of Sawyers as a tourist trap- main drag/long (waning) reputation.

thinkxingu · 07-22-2020, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Top-Water

Opening up in the late 50's early 60's this little red and white building on the lower right made a go of it under the name of "The Cole Slaw Shack" stories have it that they had a tough time starting out. It wasn't till a few years later when they added clams to the menu that they would find a formula for success and a new name "Pop’s Clam Shell"

Any good car fans out there that can maybe date this photo by the cars. Hard to believe that is pops. Look how different the road is.

Are you serious about being called "The Cole Slaw Shack"?! I want to believe it's in jest because that seems like such an odd product to base a lakeside business on!

Great photo, though other than the cars I don't think it's all that different? Alton Bay seems to be the most old-fashioned/traditional of the ports as it's not built up.

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Slickcraft · 07-22-2020, 12:48 PM

photo looks like 1956

thinkxingu · 07-22-2020, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Slickcraft

photo looks like 1956

What did you use to determine that?

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pondguy · 07-22-2020, 01:25 PM

When I would go there with my grandmother in the early 60s it was called Pops and her other favorite was the Edgewood on Rt 28.

Slickcraft · 07-22-2020, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by thinkxingu

What did you use to determine that?

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1956 Chev or Pontiac, can't see if there are hood stripes, two tone coloration maybe Pontiac, did not look like a newer car in the photo.

Little Bear · 07-22-2020, 01:58 PM

I swear Pop's was once called Andrew's Clam Shell prior to changing to Pop's. This would have been in the 60's.

tis · 07-22-2020, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Little Bear

I swear Pop's was once called Andrew's Clam Shell prior to changing to Pop's. This would have been in the 60's.

I think you are right. I had forgotten that.

Barney Bear · 07-22-2020, 04:37 PM

My first car was a red and white 1956 Olds 88 convertible, similar to the car in the middle of the photo. Loved that car - went on my honeymoon in it to Lake Winnipesaukee from Indiana. ��

JEEPONLY · 07-22-2020, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Top-Water

But in the middle of the photo is that a Pink Cadillac near the waters edge.

Elvis has left the building!

07-14-2020, 08:08 AM	#1
dippasan Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Hooksett NH and Sleepers Isl Posts: 394 Thanks: 294 Thanked 192 Times in 85 Posts	Pops addict Went to Pops by boat last Saturday afternoon. Wife got a loaded lobster roll and I proudly put down a Seafood platter. Is there a Pop's support group? I may need it. I can see myself sitting in a circle and saying: Hi My name is Steve and I'm a Popsaholic. __________________ Luck is when preparedness meets opportunity Last edited by dippasan; 07-14-2020 at 09:58 AM.

07-17-2020, 11:22 AM	#19
mcdude Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Rock Haven Lake - West Newfield, ME Posts: 5,367 Thanks: 374 Thanked 1,057 Times in 495 Posts	The Blue Bay is just down the street from me (3 miles or so) over the state line. As you can see in the photos, it isn't a fancy place (kinda "homey") but the food is good and the price is right. Here's their website https://www.bluebayseafoodandsteak.com/ They have many activities such as pool and corn hole tournaments, karaoke etc. and is popular with the snowmobilers in the winter from Belleau Lake, Pine River Pond, Province Lake, Balch Lake and Great East Lake which are all close by. ....and, yes! They have outside dining. Attached Images __________________

07-20-2020, 05:27 PM	#25
ACME on the Broads Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Posts: 109 Thanks: 498 Thanked 106 Times in 49 Posts	Late to the Party! Ate at Pop's last Thursday with kids and grandkids.............2 Clam plates, 2 Chicken Finger plates, 2 chicken finger boats with a side of onion rings, all were out of this world; like others on this thread, we have always been big fans of Pop's coleslaw so we ordered an extra side...........my wife and our 2 oldest kids (20s) said the coleslaw was awful...........I must say, I tried it and have to agree, whatever they've done to the vintage coleslaw is not up to Pop's standard and would only order boats going forward skipping the slaw. Still the BEST!

07-20-2020, 06:37 PM	#26
JEEPONLY Deceased Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Posts: 701 Thanks: 360 Thanked 179 Times in 141 Posts	Sawyers I find the food to be very good. My concerns are that the servings are quite small for the prices they charge. This is why I think of Sawyers as a tourist trap- main drag/long (waning) reputation.

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Barney Bear Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 962 Thanks: 496 Thanked 274 Times in 175 Posts	1956? My first car was a red and white 1956 Olds 88 convertible, similar to the car in the middle of the photo. Loved that car - went on my honeymoon in it to Lake Winnipesaukee from Indiana. �� Last edited by Barney Bear; 07-22-2020 at 08:07 PM.

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07-14-2020, 08:46 AM	#2
thinkxingu Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 6,403 Thanks: 1,179 Thanked 2,130 Times in 1,319 Posts	Right?! My wife could see me vibrating with excitement last time I was there and discovered I could get onion rings in exchange for coleslaw. I'm hindsight, though, I think I'll ask for more fries or an extra scallop—not my favorite type of rings. I gotta ask, though: thoughts on the coleslaw? I don't eat it, but everyone I've brought there—literally everyone—has said it's horrible. Sent from my SM-G950U using Winnipesaukee Forum mobile app

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07-14-2020, 04:30 PM	#13
pops Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 82 Thanks: 24 Thanked 281 Times in 59 Posts	Starting to feel like I’m the Walter White of fried clams. Hopefully my story ends better than his though.

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JEEPONLY Deceased Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Posts: 701 Thanks: 360 Thanked 179 Times in 141 Posts	At Pop's yesterday- 4:30. Clams and scallops much bigger/flavorful than at Red Hill- similar price. Btw- Pop's tartar sauce is much tastier. I've always liked/gone to Red Hill Dari, but this season just isn't the same for them.

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MAXUM Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Kuna ID Posts: 2,755 Thanks: 246 Thanked 1,942 Times in 802 Posts	If you don't like the slaw get the "boat" instead of the plate. I keep saying next time I will try something OTHER than the clams. Then I order clams.

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07-22-2020, 01:25 PM	#30
pondguy Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 287 Thanks: 596 Thanked 211 Times in 134 Posts	When I would go there with my grandmother in the early 60s it was called Pops and her other favorite was the Edgewood on Rt 28.

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