Red Hill Dari

VitaBene · 08-29-2009, 01:29 AM

I was out for a ride on my bike a couple of days ago and stopped in at the Red Hill Dari for a quick bite. I just had a cheeseburger and fries- very good and reasonably priced.

What really impressed me was the positive attitude of the servers and appearance/ cleanliness of the place in general- it was immaculate. I also like the fact that all of the condiments are right there outside the window (including wetnaps) without having to ask for them.

Good job Red Hill!

twoplustwo · 08-29-2009, 07:58 AM

SamIAm has a great place in the Dari - Mickey runs it wonderfully, our kids have a nice, safe, clean place to work (thanks!!), and it's the best lobster roll around. The food is excellent there, always. You can't ask for more of a business or an employer (of your kid).

If you saw a very short, curly-headed dirty blonde with a big smile at the window, she belongs to me. The Dari keeps her in gas money all summer. And lets me keep my money all summer

jrc · 08-29-2009, 08:55 AM

OK where is it?

hazelnut · 08-29-2009, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by jrc

OK where is it?

Downtown Center Harbor. Next to the Red Hill Irving Gas Station.

Pineedles · 08-29-2009, 10:29 AM

I visited them last week and had the Lobster Roll with fries. A generous portion of both makes me glad that I live (summer time) within walking distance of a true icon of Center Harbor, or is it actually Moultonborough, right on the line I guess. They've been there as long as I can remember. Does anyone know about the beginnings of this establishment?

phoenix · 08-29-2009, 12:33 PM

we went today and both had lobster rolls and were great on a rainy day

Janet · 08-30-2009, 08:18 AM

Try the clams - they are the best!

dpg · 08-30-2009, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by twoplustwo

SamIAm has a great place in the Dari - Mickey runs it wonderfully, our kids have a nice, safe, clean place to work (thanks!!), and it's the best lobster roll around. The food is excellent there, always. You can't ask for more of a business or an employer (of your kid).

If you saw a very short, curly-headed dirty blonde with a big smile at the window, she belongs to me. The Dari keeps her in gas money all summer. And lets me keep my money all summer

Awhile back in another thread I asked if Samian owned the Rd Hill and someone commented that he owned the VK, which I knew. This has he confused, does he also own Red Hill?

twoplustwo · 08-30-2009, 12:45 PM

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Awhile back in another thread I asked if Samian owned the Rd Hill and someone commented that he owned the VK, which I knew. This has he confused, does he also own Red Hill?

Yup. He's a one man dynasty

dpg · 08-30-2009, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by twoplustwo

Awhile back in another thread I asked if Samian owned the Rd Hill and someone commented that he owned the VK, which I knew. This has he confused, does he also own Red Hill?

Yup. He's a one man dynasty

Wonder if he's looking to adopt a kid!

WINNOCTURN · 08-30-2009, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by dpg

Awhile back in another thread I asked if Samian owned the Rd Hill and someone commented that he owned the VK, which I knew. This has he confused, does he also own Red Hill?

On top of the VK and Red Hill I am not sure but I think he still owns the Coe House and is leasing it out?

RI Swamp Yankee · 08-31-2009, 08:45 PM

I have passed it many times and wondered it it was a good place to stop. Now I know, thanks.

Redwing · 09-01-2009, 02:42 PM

If memory serves me correctly, the "Maid" was owned/operated by one Paul Champaign (or Champlain) and his wife (late 60's/70s), Dick Tower also owned it (in addition to Longwood Farms - currently Canoe - and the Woodshed). Not sure of exact order (Paul first or Dick first). Other readers may recall. My brother worked at both Longwood Farms and the Woodshed (as bartender) in his day, and spent one winter (year between college and graduate school) renting a room at Martha Oliver's house on Sheridan Road. Needless to say, Martha was an amazing cook/baker, and my brother gained a few pounds that year. I recall reading on this forum that SAMIAM still uses some of Martha's dessert recipes.

Old friends and next door neighbors at the lake (John and Mary Jane Ives), whom we also knew from Connecticut, actually LIVED in the "Maid" several winters, and I remember visiting them with my husband in the dead of winter in probably 1973, and having drinks with them at the "Maid".

I worked at the Old Country Store for many summers (working my way up from penny candy to the cheese counter and finally the clothing floor). Dick Tower also ran the little Coffee Shop at Old Country Store (no longer there; the former space is now packed with merchandise) Never worked at the "Maid" (Red Hill Dari), but did work one summer at Ken Smith's "Country Fare Inn." I was not a very good waitress. Sweet memories of working at lake during the summers in high school and college. Forgive my ramblings!

RI Swamp Yankee · 09-11-2009, 11:22 AM

Due to a discussion in another thread I "Googled" Red Hill Dari and found this picture:

Now I know what I have been missing.

added: The picture was part of a review here:
http://www.yelp.com/biz/red-hill-dari-moultonborough

SAMIAM · 09-11-2009, 12:36 PM

Redwing, I just saw your post on the Red Hill dari.......gotta hand it to you....you have a great memory. When Dick Tower opened the Woodshed, it was so hugely successful that he sold Longwood Farms to me in 1972 and the Dari maid to Paul Champagne so he could give his full attention to the Woodshed. I eventually ended up with the Dari maid, so I feel like I'm following Dick around

I knew the Ives,also.

tis · 09-11-2009, 01:09 PM

Maybe you'll own the woodshed next, Samiam????!!!!

NHKathy · 09-11-2009, 08:37 PM

Went to RedHill Dairy on Labor Day, my mother-in-law and I had the Lobster Rolls and My hubby and father-in-law had the whole belly clam rolls - can you say YUM?! They were so delicious!
Never thought of ordering food there before until I came across this thread - only went there for ice cream. Gotta love this forum!

garysanfran · 09-11-2009, 09:24 PM

Perhaps the best I've had.

Newbiesaukee · 09-12-2009, 02:50 PM

We go to the VK at least once a week, but I had never been to the Dari Barn.
Last week we had guests and took them to Red Hill Dari for lobster rolls which were terrific and the fries were the best I have had. Who knew....apparently lots of people just not me.

EricP · 09-12-2009, 07:44 PM

Went there last week for the first time. I had a fishermans platter and my wife had the lobster roll. Both meals were very good, we'll go back.

Cristen · 09-13-2009, 06:25 AM

I stopped at Red Hill Dari in August for the first time. Had a lobster roll for lunch and it was delicious! The outdoor seating area they have is very nice and CLEAN (which is very important to me....a little OCD).

Overall, I think it's a great little spot to grab a bite to eat in the Center Harbor area.

VitaBene · 09-13-2009, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Cristen

I stopped in Red Hill Dari in August for the first time. Had a lobster roll for lunch and it was delicious! The outdoor seating area they have is very nice and CLEAN (which is very important to me....a little OCD).

Overall, I think it's a great little spot to grab a bite to eat in the Center Harbor area.

...a little OCD?? I know better than that!

Cristen · 09-14-2009, 07:17 AM

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Originally Posted by VitaBene

...a little OCD?? I know better than that!

OK OK....a real lot!! LOL

dpg · 09-15-2009, 11:38 AM

Red Hill closes up too early for the season...

Seeker · 09-16-2009, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by dpg

Red Hill closes up too early for the season...

When, exactly, do they close?

twoplustwo · 09-16-2009, 10:09 AM

...I believe at this point they are open Thursday through Sunday, and they close for good every year after Columbus Day weekend. I'm always sad then

dpg · 09-16-2009, 10:54 AM

Not positive but I believe I've looked for them open during the fair weekend and they were not. I could be wrong, I usually am.

AKADQ · 08-10-2014, 08:47 AM

Had an hour to spare before we had to pick up our youngest son in Center Harbor from a birthday party last night. Wanted a quick bite to eat and stopped into Red Hill Dairy, my wife and I shared the fisherman's platter. The crew at Red Hill did a great job as we got our food quickly with very little wait as people were coming and going. The food was excellent and cooked just right and the value was even better. Thanks Red Hill for dinner !

phoenix · 08-10-2014, 04:56 PM

Thx siamiam for both red hill and village kitchen

SAMIAM · 08-11-2014, 08:37 AM

And thank you for supporting us. Your support all summer allows us to stay open year round at the VK and get through the winter with no layoffs.

phoenix · 08-29-2014, 09:24 AM

What are your hours in September Sam . Will you be open during the week or only weekends

08-29-2009, 01:29 AM	#1
VitaBene Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Moultonborough Posts: 3,552 Thanks: 1,583 Thanked 1,617 Times in 830 Posts	Red Hill Dari I was out for a ride on my bike a couple of days ago and stopped in at the Red Hill Dari for a quick bite. I just had a cheeseburger and fries- very good and reasonably priced. What really impressed me was the positive attitude of the servers and appearance/ cleanliness of the place in general- it was immaculate. I also like the fact that all of the condiments are right there outside the window (including wetnaps) without having to ask for them. Good job Red Hill!

08-29-2009, 07:58 AM	#2
twoplustwo Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Moultonborough Posts: 456 Thanks: 51 Thanked 39 Times in 21 Posts	it's a gem SamIAm has a great place in the Dari - Mickey runs it wonderfully, our kids have a nice, safe, clean place to work (thanks!!), and it's the best lobster roll around. The food is excellent there, always. You can't ask for more of a business or an employer (of your kid). If you saw a very short, curly-headed dirty blonde with a big smile at the window, she belongs to me. The Dari keeps her in gas money all summer. And lets me keep my money all summer

08-29-2009, 10:29 AM	#5
Pineedles Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Moultonborough & CT Posts: 2,541 Thanks: 1,071 Thanked 667 Times in 366 Posts	Lobster Roll I visited them last week and had the Lobster Roll with fries. A generous portion of both makes me glad that I live (summer time) within walking distance of a true icon of Center Harbor, or is it actually Moultonborough, right on the line I guess. They've been there as long as I can remember. Does anyone know about the beginnings of this establishment?

08-29-2009, 12:33 PM	#6
phoenix Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: phoenix and moultonboro Posts: 1,537 Thanks: 60 Thanked 272 Times in 191 Posts	we went today and both had lobster rolls and were great on a rainy day __________________ it's tough to make predictions specially about the future

08-31-2009, 08:45 PM	#12
RI Swamp Yankee Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: North Kingstown RI Posts: 688 Thanks: 143 Thanked 83 Times in 55 Posts	I have passed it many times and wondered it it was a good place to stop. Now I know, thanks. __________________ Gene ~ aka "another RI Swamp Yankee"

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08-29-2009, 08:55 AM	#3
jrc Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: NH Posts: 2,689 Thanks: 33 Thanked 439 Times in 249 Posts	OK where is it?

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08-30-2009, 08:18 AM	#7
Janet Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 468 Thanks: 232 Thanked 131 Times in 89 Posts	Try the clams - they are the best!

09-01-2009, 02:42 PM	#13
Redwing Deceased Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: New Haven, Connecticut and summer resident of Moultonborough, NH since 1952 Posts: 216 Thanks: 324 Thanked 43 Times in 27 Posts	A little history of RH Dari If memory serves me correctly, the "Maid" was owned/operated by one Paul Champaign (or Champlain) and his wife (late 60's/70s), Dick Tower also owned it (in addition to Longwood Farms - currently Canoe - and the Woodshed). Not sure of exact order (Paul first or Dick first). Other readers may recall. My brother worked at both Longwood Farms and the Woodshed (as bartender) in his day, and spent one winter (year between college and graduate school) renting a room at Martha Oliver's house on Sheridan Road. Needless to say, Martha was an amazing cook/baker, and my brother gained a few pounds that year. I recall reading on this forum that SAMIAM still uses some of Martha's dessert recipes. Old friends and next door neighbors at the lake (John and Mary Jane Ives), whom we also knew from Connecticut, actually LIVED in the "Maid" several winters, and I remember visiting them with my husband in the dead of winter in probably 1973, and having drinks with them at the "Maid". I worked at the Old Country Store for many summers (working my way up from penny candy to the cheese counter and finally the clothing floor). Dick Tower also ran the little Coffee Shop at Old Country Store (no longer there; the former space is now packed with merchandise) Never worked at the "Maid" (Red Hill Dari), but did work one summer at Ken Smith's "Country Fare Inn." I was not a very good waitress. Sweet memories of working at lake during the summers in high school and college. Forgive my ramblings!

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09-11-2009, 11:22 AM	#14
RI Swamp Yankee Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: North Kingstown RI Posts: 688 Thanks: 143 Thanked 83 Times in 55 Posts	Due to a discussion in another thread I "Googled" Red Hill Dari and found this picture: Now I know what I have been missing. added: The picture was part of a review here: http://www.yelp.com/biz/red-hill-dari-moultonborough __________________ Gene ~ aka "another RI Swamp Yankee"

09-11-2009, 12:36 PM	#15
SAMIAM Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Moultonborough Posts: 2,890 Thanks: 334 Thanked 1,672 Times in 583 Posts	Redwing, I just saw your post on the Red Hill dari.......gotta hand it to you....you have a great memory. When Dick Tower opened the Woodshed, it was so hugely successful that he sold Longwood Farms to me in 1972 and the Dari maid to Paul Champagne so he could give his full attention to the Woodshed. I eventually ended up with the Dari maid, so I feel like I'm following Dick around I knew the Ives,also.

09-11-2009, 01:09 PM	#16
tis Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 6,643 Thanks: 746 Thanked 1,439 Times in 1,000 Posts	Maybe you'll own the woodshed next, Samiam????!!!!

09-11-2009, 08:37 PM	#17
NHKathy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Moultonborough when I can / RI Posts: 699 Thanks: 180 Thanked 38 Times in 22 Posts	Yum! Went to RedHill Dairy on Labor Day, my mother-in-law and I had the Lobster Rolls and My hubby and father-in-law had the whole belly clam rolls - can you say YUM?! They were so delicious! Never thought of ordering food there before until I came across this thread - only went there for ice cream. Gotta love this forum!

09-11-2009, 09:24 PM	#18
garysanfran Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Francisco/Meredith Posts: 1,530 Thanks: 638 Thanked 660 Times in 335 Posts	French fries... Perhaps the best I've had. __________________ Gary ~~~~_/) ~~~ ~~~~~~~~

09-12-2009, 02:50 PM	#19
Newbiesaukee Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Coral Gables, winter; Long Island, summer Posts: 1,351 Thanks: 938 Thanked 570 Times in 296 Posts	We go to the VK at least once a week, but I had never been to the Dari Barn. Last week we had guests and took them to Red Hill Dari for lobster rolls which were terrific and the fries were the best I have had. Who knew....apparently lots of people just not me.

09-12-2009, 07:44 PM	#20
EricP Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 329 Thanks: 28 Thanked 11 Times in 7 Posts	Went there last week for the first time. I had a fishermans platter and my wife had the lobster roll. Both meals were very good, we'll go back.

09-13-2009, 06:25 AM	#21
Cristen Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 143 Thanks: 25 Thanked 11 Times in 6 Posts	I stopped at Red Hill Dari in August for the first time. Had a lobster roll for lunch and it was delicious! The outdoor seating area they have is very nice and CLEAN (which is very important to me....a little OCD). Overall, I think it's a great little spot to grab a bite to eat in the Center Harbor area. Last edited by Cristen; 09-14-2009 at 07:16 AM.

09-15-2009, 11:38 AM	#24
dpg Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 2,588 Thanks: 150 Thanked 229 Times in 166 Posts	Red Hill closes up too early for the season...

09-16-2009, 10:09 AM	#26
twoplustwo Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Moultonborough Posts: 456 Thanks: 51 Thanked 39 Times in 21 Posts	samiam might need to correct me... ...I believe at this point they are open Thursday through Sunday, and they close for good every year after Columbus Day weekend. I'm always sad then

09-16-2009, 10:54 AM	#27
dpg Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 2,588 Thanks: 150 Thanked 229 Times in 166 Posts	Not positive but I believe I've looked for them open during the fair weekend and they were not. I could be wrong, I usually am.

08-10-2014, 08:47 AM	#28
AKADQ Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Meredith Posts: 89 Thanks: 47 Thanked 17 Times in 13 Posts	Good Job ! Had an hour to spare before we had to pick up our youngest son in Center Harbor from a birthday party last night. Wanted a quick bite to eat and stopped into Red Hill Dairy, my wife and I shared the fisherman's platter. The crew at Red Hill did a great job as we got our food quickly with very little wait as people were coming and going. The food was excellent and cooked just right and the value was even better. Thanks Red Hill for dinner ! Last edited by AKADQ; 08-10-2014 at 08:48 AM. Reason: spelling error

08-10-2014, 04:56 PM	#29
phoenix Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: phoenix and moultonboro Posts: 1,537 Thanks: 60 Thanked 272 Times in 191 Posts	Thx siamiam for both red hill and village kitchen __________________ it's tough to make predictions specially about the future

08-11-2014, 08:37 AM	#30
SAMIAM Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Moultonborough Posts: 2,890 Thanks: 334 Thanked 1,672 Times in 583 Posts	And thank you for supporting us. Your support all summer allows us to stay open year round at the VK and get through the winter with no layoffs.

08-29-2014, 09:24 AM	#31
phoenix Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: phoenix and moultonboro Posts: 1,537 Thanks: 60 Thanked 272 Times in 191 Posts	What are your hours in September Sam . Will you be open during the week or only weekends __________________ it's tough to make predictions specially about the future