Another chance for Christmas Island

TiltonBB · 04-05-2023, 06:50 AM

Located at 644 Weirs Boulevard in Laconia this restaurant has had several operators in different forms over many years. This article seems like the new owner has a great idea. I hope it does well.

https://www.laconiadailysun.com/news...49da290ce.html

ishoot308 · 04-05-2023, 07:13 AM

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Originally Posted by TiltonBB

Located at 644 Weirs Boulevard in Laconia this restaurant has had several operators in different forms over many years. This article seems like the new owner has a great idea. I hope it does well.

https://www.laconiadailysun.com/news...49da290ce.html

Sure sounds like he has the right idea!

Wishing him success!!

Dan

Woodsy · 04-05-2023, 07:16 AM

It's great to have the ambitious plans & I hope he succeeds. That being said, that success hangs on solving the lack of parking that property has.

Woodsy

joey2665 · 04-05-2023, 07:35 AM

Passed by McDonald’s yesterday and across the street I see there are renovations ongoing at the old Paugus Bay Marina showroom and I believe the sign said Whisky Tavern

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Major · 04-05-2023, 08:02 AM

Woodsy nailed it. The issue with the location is parking. I grew up behind Christmas Island, so I am really hoping that it succeeds. Lots of great memories there!

BroadHopper · 04-05-2023, 08:33 AM

The building that was the Formula showroom was originally Dan Fitzgerald's Dodge Viper dealership. One of the largest Viper dealers in the US.

There were rumors of another 'Little Miami' high rise on this property. Nice to hear it's not happening. Good luck with the tavern. I can envision a distillery and brewery in this building. The big problem is traffic both on and off the water.

TiltonBB · 04-05-2023, 08:30 AM

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Passed by McDonald’s yesterday and across the street I see there are renovations ongoing at the old Paugus Bay Marina showroom and I believe the sign said Whisky Tavern
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The problem with that property could be parking. It was purchased by the gentleman who built several condos on stilts across the street from Paugus Bay about 1/2 mile north of the Margate. They are selling for a pretty steep price and I understand about 1/2 are already sold.

There are some negotiations going on with the Vet hospital next door to the old Paugus Bay (Fitzgeralds) building about using some of their parking at night when the business is closed. I don't know what has happened with that. The Vet hospital property has been owned by two investors from Gilford for a long time.

Biggd · 04-05-2023, 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by TiltonBB

Located at 644 Weirs Boulevard in Laconia this restaurant has had several operators in different forms over many years. This article seems like the new owner has a great idea. I hope it does well.

https://www.laconiadailysun.com/news...49da290ce.html

I just met the previous owner at a local pub in Waltham a few weeks ago. He told me that him and another partner just bought the place as an investment and never intended to be in the restaurant business but after the first renter failed he took it over and ran it until he could find another tenant. It seems like none of them actually were experienced in running a restaurant. Needless to say, he was glad he sold and hoped this new owner could turn it around.

WinnisquamZ · 04-05-2023, 09:10 AM

Make it a cigar whiskey bar and I am all for it. So few places in the lakes region to enjoy a cigar and drink. Just whiskey, it will be a hard pass. My experience is straight whiskey bars charge exorbitant prices. With that said, oh course I will experience it once

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04-05-2023, 06:50 AM	#1
TiltonBB Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Gilford, NH and Florida Posts: 2,969 Thanks: 682 Thanked 2,183 Times in 920 Posts	Another chance for Christmas Island Located at 644 Weirs Boulevard in Laconia this restaurant has had several operators in different forms over many years. This article seems like the new owner has a great idea. I hope it does well. https://www.laconiadailysun.com/news...49da290ce.html

04-05-2023, 07:16 AM	#3
Woodsy Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Weirs Beach Posts: 1,961 Thanks: 80 Thanked 976 Times in 437 Posts	It's great to have the ambitious plans & I hope he succeeds. That being said, that success hangs on solving the lack of parking that property has. Woodsy __________________ The only way to eliminate ignorant behavior is through education. You can't fix stupid.

04-05-2023, 08:02 AM	#5
Major Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Laconia Posts: 1,076 Thanks: 445 Thanked 1,018 Times in 424 Posts	Parking Woodsy nailed it. The issue with the location is parking. I grew up behind Christmas Island, so I am really hoping that it succeeds. Lots of great memories there!

04-05-2023, 08:33 AM	#6
BroadHopper Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Laconia NH Posts: 5,562 Thanks: 3,180 Thanked 1,098 Times in 791 Posts	Pbm The building that was the Formula showroom was originally Dan Fitzgerald's Dodge Viper dealership. One of the largest Viper dealers in the US. There were rumors of another 'Little Miami' high rise on this property. Nice to hear it's not happening. Good luck with the tavern. I can envision a distillery and brewery in this building. The big problem is traffic both on and off the water. __________________ Someday may never be an actual day.

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04-05-2023, 07:35 AM	#4
joey2665 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Meredith Bay & LI, NY Posts: 3,222 Thanks: 1,219 Thanked 1,008 Times in 649 Posts	Passed by McDonald’s yesterday and across the street I see there are renovations ongoing at the old Paugus Bay Marina showroom and I believe the sign said Whisky Tavern Sent from my iPhone using Winnipesaukee Forum mobile app

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WinnisquamZ Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Posts: 2,002 Thanks: 207 Thanked 635 Times in 426 Posts	Make it a cigar whiskey bar and I am all for it. So few places in the lakes region to enjoy a cigar and drink. Just whiskey, it will be a hard pass. My experience is straight whiskey bars charge exorbitant prices. With that said, oh course I will experience it once Sent from my iPhone using Winnipesaukee Forum mobile app