Wolfeboro Inn Food Tasting

[Barbara]

Go to www.tripadvisor.com and read the reviews for Wolf's Tavern that have been posted in the last few months. Most have been excellent.

[Jonas Pilot]

Quote:
Originally Posted by George Soderberg View Post
We are officially sold out! Thank you for your participation and volunteering. I will be in touch with those of you who offered their time shortly on the details.

George
SOLD OUT:...?? I thought this "Tasting" was FREE......I thought All WE (Tasters) had to do... was say nice things about the INN on Winni.com. to get the Free Stuff... I guess I'm confused again. I hate being over 70... NB


Where's my Walker..?? NB

Quote:
Originally Posted by Neko View Post
George,
When are the tasters going to be notified?
Didn't you get the password....? You have to put it in the Subject line to get a response. NB


It's nice to see that some (10) people have had a good/excellent experience at the Wolfeboro Inn "Tasting". It shows that the Inn is capable.....if perhaps only on a selective basis.

I'm inclined to think that the great majority of those who read this forum however will be Un-impressed...........but reluctant to drag it down because...well... everyone here wants to see the INN succeed...Myself included. NB

PS: The Wolfeboro Inn was once our favorite place, and it will be again, under new management.

[Hermit Cover]

The the previous post mentions 10 tasters in attendance at the "new menu items" tasting last week...there were 12 good Forum Folks at the table...did two not like the experience...?? Are we missing something?? Someone?? The effort was well-received...the food was critiqued..and all seemed to enjoy the evening....I do believe the the number should be 12.

[SIKSUKR]

I believe a few members had their spouses with them.

[beagle]

You're a grouch??? Post #1 invites 10 people to try the new menu. Ten people responded and attended. I don't think it was meant to be an open invitation to free food for the whole forum, that would be too expensive. In addition, I am sure Mr. Soderberg wanted to hear everyone's opinions in detail which is why he only invited 10 people. I hope I misunderstood and you were just joking with this post . BTW, we had dinner there about a month ago and enjoyed both the food and service very much!

[Newbiesaukee]

What we seem to have here is the common internet miscommunication.

[Jonas Pilot]

"You're a grouch" was for NB.

[camp guy]

Hey, Jonas Pilot, don't you think "SOLD OUT" was used as an expression to indicate 'all spaces taken', and not in the sense of money? I do.

[Jonas Pilot]

Originally Posted by camp guy

Hey, Jonas Pilot, don't you think "SOLD OUT" was used as an expression to indicate 'all spaces taken', and not in the sense of money? I do.

Of course.What else could it have meant?

[NoBozo]

I'm not a grouch. NB

[Merrymeeting]

Perhaps a logistics issue. I originally responded and was accepted. Due to a business trip, I couldn't make it. I told George and he was very prompt and gracious in his responses (several). Those who would nit-pick a voluntary, well-intentioned effort...

[Pineedles]

My apologies for our dysfunctional group of idiots. Don't blast me fellow idiots, we are the kind of idiots that Damon described. As a team, we're winners!

I look forward to enjoying a new 1st meal and then many at the Wolfeboro Inn in the future. If DRH and Quilt Lady says its thumbs up, I know there are honest opinions being expressed.

[SIKSUKR]

Originally Posted by Pineedles

My apologies for our dysfunctional group of idiots.

I hope you included me in that group.

[George Soderberg]

First, I want to thank you all for a wonderful evening. We enjoyed being of service to you, exploring culinary options and most importantly developing friendships. We appreciate your participation and honest feedback. To be clear to all on the forum there was no “gag” order requested or desired. We ask you to tell it like you see it and would expect no less from these events. You will be pleased to know that the new lunch menu will be in effect Thursday February 23. The Panini’s were a big hit, especially the Cuban – we use real Panini bread by the way.

Based on the feedback we received I am pleased to announce that we will be hosting 2-3 more Chef’s Tables this year. The next one will be in March or early April. There were a couple of people that had responded the first time who were unable to make the dinner so, providing you can make the next date you’re in. It was recommended that we try to focus not just on Wolfeboro but Tuftonboro. I had no idea who would respond when I opened the invitation, so on this advice the next round is for Tuftonboro residents. The following two will be wide open. One exception, I am extending a personal invitation to NoBozo and his bride of 40+ years for the upcoming event.

We will continue to work hard to earn your trust. As you know I truly believe that the forum played a part in the many lasting changes that have improved the experience at the Tavern. A business that has been open for as long as we have will have has its ups and downs over the years - decades. We’re pushing “up” ward’s and onwards. And we do not and will not take anything for granted.

As soon as I have dates I’ll let you know - same process. Thanks again and I hope to see you in the Tavern soon.

George



PS. I was slangin’ it when I said “Sold out”

PPS. For those of you interested in receiving weekly email blasts on specials, drink specials, promotions, etc. please send me you email address and I’ll add you to the list.

PPPS. Sorry, for those of you I spoke to about this, my youngest son (starting freshman point guard - yes I’m bragging) won the State Championship Wednesday night. Wahoo!

[NoBozo]

Hi GEORGE..You are very gracious with your offer. We don't get up to the lake very often. Usually in September. We WILL give the Inn another chance then. We will NOT identify ourselves and we will pay the bill no matter what. Then we will post our experience. Does that seem fair enough..? Regards: NB

[Heaven]

I was going to suggest the Inn for a group of friends tomorrow, but I don't see access to the menu from the website?

[DRH]

Originally Posted by Heaven

I was going to suggest the Inn for a group of friends tomorrow, but I don't see access to the menu from the website?

You can view the menu here: http://wolfestavern.com/lakes_region...rant_menus.php

[George Soderberg]

It sounds more than fair. We appreciate it. A new chef, a new team, a new attitude. All we ask is an opportunity. Thank you. At some point, and this is an industry wish as well (I believe Tir Na Nog suggested it on the forum) it would be nice for all establishments to develop a relationship with their patrons that is one on one. So when there are suggestions or experiences for recommendation patrons are seeking out the management team first and allow all of us the opportunity to address or correct - some day.

In the mean time I appreciate your willingness to at least try and we look forward to anonymously serving you.

George

[BroadHopper]

The family and friends attended the Kinswood hockey game last night at Pop Whalen Arena. A good friend of the family's boy scored his first goal in his first varsity game. I suggested we all celebrate at the tavern.

We arrive around 8:30. Since there wasn't a host/hostess available, the troop, about a dozen of us, made ourselves comfortable at an empty table. There were several empty tables. As we waited for a waitress, a waitress stop by and told us that they have stop serving! WOW! The place was known for late night serving. Soooo, as we watch other patrons eating their food at the other tables and folks having drinks at the bar, I mentioned we can find another place. An elderly lady approach me and told me she doesn't think anyone in Wolfeboro is open!

We went to the Bayside Tavern and had a great celebration with appetizers and drinks. I'm sure the kitchen was still open at Wolfe's Inn and if I was the manager a dozen folks spells dollars to the business, the waitstaff and barkeep.

[George Soderberg]

First, Congratulations on your family friend sons scoring his first goal! I certainly know how exciting that can be. After years of watching my eldest son (much younger then) frustrate himself in soccer, I was uncannily lucky to be videotaping him when he scored his first goal. I think I sounded like Al Michael’s on tape, "Do you believe in miracles?!" I get goose bumps thinking about it still - great memories.

I have been uncharacteristically in touch with the forum today and saw your post. Is it possible that you are off by an hour? The game was scheduled from 7-9 pm. We didn't have much if any seats available at 830 PM. Even though we close the kitchen in the off season at 9PM, we took walk-ins until 915PM. I'm wondering if you arrived at 930PM?

Perhaps, we should consider staying open longer on weekend nights, something I will review with the team as well as run some abstract reports. Two years ago we were open until later but the limited number of covers prohibited staying open that long in the off season.

It may have been a last minute decision, but I will say if you know you're coming and it will be later, we certainly will entertain reservations and staying open longer.

Thanks for the heads up, congratulations on the goal once again and thank you for thinking of us for your celebration! No pressure, but maybe after his second goal?

George