Seven Suns - Wolfeboro

LakeGirl72 · 10-14-2020, 06:43 AM

Does anybody know whats going on with Seven Suns in Wolfeboro? They were supposed to open back up October 1st...but now there's a sign on the window... ?

winterh · 10-14-2020, 06:57 AM

I really like that place but I have to think they are another victim of the virus. I should say more a case of our hysterical over reaction to it than the virus itself. You only have a short window to make your money in a tourist area and you don't take September/foliage season off if it can be helped. Will there be any restaurants left after this winter?

Bigstan · 10-14-2020, 08:44 AM

Sure, looks like all of them ?

Who's closed to date ? Everyone's modified things, some have announced they've temporarily closed, but who's hung it up for good? Phu Jee is all I know of.

If we just lost a couple in a season that's pretty good for a year like this.

winterh · 10-14-2020, 10:13 AM

Every place has its own situation to deal with. Are they well capitalized? Did the landlord cut them some slack? Did they get PPP money? Did their site allow for takeout or outside dining? All those factors and more plus how much longer this drags on will determine who makes it. I am not in restaurant business but in another that has taken a direct hit so I know what they are going through. Good luck to all.

tis · 10-14-2020, 11:41 AM

They said they were going to concentrate on the coffee business more and as I recall try to find a buyer for the crepes. So does that mean they won't open at that location?

Flotnjr · 10-14-2020, 08:52 PM

I can't think it is lack of business- every Saturday there was a line longer than my telemarketers list... their food was spot on.

FlyingScot · 10-15-2020, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Flotnjr

I can't think it is lack of business- every Saturday there was a line longer than my telemarketers list... their food was spot on.

Seven Suns is terrific, and I look forward to seeing them reopen. It would definitely make Think's awesome breakfast list. But logistics is not their strong suit--they only have 1 or 2 crepe makers, and thus long wait times in normal circumstances. Toss in COVID disruption and skeleton staffing--it would have been a bad scene. Smart of them to focus on coffee. Keep hope alive for 2021!

Barbara · 10-16-2020, 02:45 PM

The owners posted on Facebook that the business has been sold. They are concentrating on their coffee roasting business.

LakeGirl72 · 10-21-2020, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by tis

They said they were going to concentrate on the coffee business more and as I recall try to find a buyer for the crepes. So does that mean they won't open at that location?

I hope they found a buyer that will keep it a creperie/ coffee shop!

Winnigirl · 10-22-2020, 06:20 AM

While I loved their crepes, I will never forget the time I tried to buy a banana for my toddler and they refused to sell me one as those were for crepes only. Meanwhile, our order included several crepes and drinks but they wouldn’t budge on the damn banana. It became a family joke as their reaction was so over the top.

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fatlazyless · 10-22-2020, 08:01 AM

Well, bananas sell for 49-cents/lb at the supermarket, so one very large banana costs about 22-cents, so from a restaurant's business perspective it makes good business sense to NOT be selling an individual banana as a banana. Is better to use it in higher priced menu items. ...

Yes, we have no bananas, NO BANANAS, no not for you! ......

Susie Cougar · 10-22-2020, 10:16 AM

He only wanted one banana, not 10. That was very bad business practice for the owner not to sell him one. I’m sure he would’ve gladly paid a dollar so his toddler could have his banana. I can’t imagine that would even happen once a day. I would have never gone back.

Mr. V · 10-22-2020, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Susie Cougar

He only wanted one banana, not 10. That was very bad business practice for the owner not to sell him one. I’m sure he would’ve gladly paid a dollar so his toddler could have his banana. I can’t imagine that would even happen once a day. I would have never gone back.

For all we know banana crepes could be popular and maybe the owner was very low on bananas that day.

Were I the owner and asked to sell one banana, knowing it would cause an immediate banana shortage in my creperie resulting in the loss of sale of several profitable banana crepes, I'd balk also.

Gotta make as much money in this wicked world as we reasonably can.

Complaining about this makes as much sense as bad-mouthing a pizzeria for not agreeing to sell someone a quarter pound of mozzarella.

Hello, supermarket?

barefootbay · 10-22-2020, 12:12 PM

Restaurants are not grocery stores which there are several of a stones throw from Seven Sons where a single banana could have been easily purchased.

Susie Cougar · 10-22-2020, 12:24 PM

Too funny 😂

thinkxingu · 10-22-2020, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by barefootbay

Restaurants are not grocery stores which there are several of a stones throw from Seven Sons where a single banana could have been easily purchased.

Did you just defend a restaurant who refused to sell a banana to a customer? He didn't ask for a Densuke watermelon!

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camp guy · 10-22-2020, 01:46 PM

When Seven Suns first opened, I went in and was looking at the extensive list of coffee offerings posted on the wall. After several minutes, a young gentleman (whom I came to learn was the owner) approached me and asked what I would like. I told him I wasn't familiar with all these choices, but could I just have a cup of regular coffee, to which he replied, "I don't think this store is for you". I haven't set foot in there since.

FlyingScot · 10-22-2020, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by camp guy

When Seven Suns first opened, I went in and was looking at the extensive list of coffee offerings posted on the wall. After several minutes, a young gentleman (whom I came to learn was the owner) approached me and asked what I would like. I told him I wasn't familiar with all these choices, but could I just have a cup of regular coffee, to which he replied, "I don't think this store is for you". I haven't set foot in there since.

I could go either way on the banana, but what he did to you is really bad. Maybe they switched to coffee because they realized the restaurant business was not for them? I don't say that to be judgmental or harsh. Just that this is a hospitality business, and obviously this guy thought it was just about having the best food or most precious coffee.

thinkxingu · 10-22-2020, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by FlyingScot

I could go either way on the banana, but what he did to you is really bad. Maybe they switched to coffee because they realized the restaurant business was not for them? I don't say that to be judgmental or harsh. Just that this is a hospitality business, and obviously this guy thought it was just about having the best food or most precious coffee.

FS, how dare you take the middle road on such a divisive issue as banana sales?!

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Mr. V · 10-23-2020, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by thinkxingu

FS, how dare you take the middle road on such a divisive issue as banana sales?!

It's a slippery issue that does have a peel.

ushaggerb · 10-31-2020, 04:22 PM

Regarding Banana-Gate, what they might have done is make it up to you in some other way.

10-14-2020, 06:43 AM	#1
LakeGirl72 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Posts: 14 Thanks: 6 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Seven Suns - Wolfeboro Does anybody know whats going on with Seven Suns in Wolfeboro? They were supposed to open back up October 1st...but now there's a sign on the window... ?

10-22-2020, 08:01 AM	#11
fatlazyless Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 8,724 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 300 Thanked 1,000 Times in 729 Posts	Well, bananas sell for 49-cents/lb at the supermarket, so one very large banana costs about 22-cents, so from a restaurant's business perspective it makes good business sense to NOT be selling an individual banana as a banana. Is better to use it in higher priced menu items. ... Yes, we have no bananas, NO BANANAS, no not for you! ...... __________________ ... down and out, liv'n that Walmart side of the lake! Last edited by fatlazyless; 10-26-2020 at 07:58 AM.

10-22-2020, 01:46 PM	#17
camp guy Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: formerly Winter Harbor, still Wolfeboro Posts: 1,173 Thanks: 298 Thanked 521 Times in 290 Posts	Seven Suns When Seven Suns first opened, I went in and was looking at the extensive list of coffee offerings posted on the wall. After several minutes, a young gentleman (whom I came to learn was the owner) approached me and asked what I would like. I told him I wasn't familiar with all these choices, but could I just have a cup of regular coffee, to which he replied, "I don't think this store is for you". I haven't set foot in there since.

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10-14-2020, 06:57 AM	#2
winterh Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 246 Thanks: 26 Thanked 134 Times in 61 Posts	I really like that place but I have to think they are another victim of the virus. I should say more a case of our hysterical over reaction to it than the virus itself. You only have a short window to make your money in a tourist area and you don't take September/foliage season off if it can be helped. Will there be any restaurants left after this winter?

10-14-2020, 08:44 AM	#3
Bigstan Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Gilford NH Posts: 376 Thanks: 9 Thanked 163 Times in 91 Posts	Sure, looks like all of them ? Who's closed to date ? Everyone's modified things, some have announced they've temporarily closed, but who's hung it up for good? Phu Jee is all I know of. If we just lost a couple in a season that's pretty good for a year like this.

10-14-2020, 10:13 AM	#4
winterh Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 246 Thanks: 26 Thanked 134 Times in 61 Posts	Every place has its own situation to deal with. Are they well capitalized? Did the landlord cut them some slack? Did they get PPP money? Did their site allow for takeout or outside dining? All those factors and more plus how much longer this drags on will determine who makes it. I am not in restaurant business but in another that has taken a direct hit so I know what they are going through. Good luck to all.

10-14-2020, 11:41 AM	#5
tis Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 6,670 Thanks: 750 Thanked 1,444 Times in 1,003 Posts	They said they were going to concentrate on the coffee business more and as I recall try to find a buyer for the crepes. So does that mean they won't open at that location?

10-14-2020, 08:52 PM	#6
Flotnjr Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 61 Thanks: 3 Thanked 13 Times in 10 Posts	I can't think it is lack of business- every Saturday there was a line longer than my telemarketers list... their food was spot on.

10-16-2020, 02:45 PM	#8
Barbara Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 251 Thanks: 48 Thanked 113 Times in 64 Posts	The owners posted on Facebook that the business has been sold. They are concentrating on their coffee roasting business.

10-22-2020, 06:20 AM	#10
Winnigirl Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 67 Thanks: 271 Thanked 14 Times in 7 Posts	While I loved their crepes, I will never forget the time I tried to buy a banana for my toddler and they refused to sell me one as those were for crepes only. Meanwhile, our order included several crepes and drinks but they wouldn’t budge on the damn banana. It became a family joke as their reaction was so over the top. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

10-22-2020, 10:16 AM	#12
Susie Cougar Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Parrish, Florida Posts: 594 Thanks: 276 Thanked 218 Times in 157 Posts	He only wanted one banana, not 10. That was very bad business practice for the owner not to sell him one. I’m sure he would’ve gladly paid a dollar so his toddler could have his banana. I can’t imagine that would even happen once a day. I would have never gone back.

10-22-2020, 12:12 PM	#14
barefootbay Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 383 Thanks: 69 Thanked 97 Times in 70 Posts	Restaurants are not grocery stores which there are several of a stones throw from Seven Sons where a single banana could have been easily purchased.

10-22-2020, 12:24 PM	#15
Susie Cougar Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Parrish, Florida Posts: 594 Thanks: 276 Thanked 218 Times in 157 Posts	Too funny 😂

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10-31-2020, 04:22 PM	#21
ushaggerb Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 108 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 69 Thanked 30 Times in 22 Posts	Regarding Banana-Gate, what they might have done is make it up to you in some other way.