The Woodshed is BACK!

JTA · 09-09-2012, 03:43 PM

My wife and I went to The Woodshed Friday for our wedding anniversary night out. We go there more than any other restaurant in the area because we are in a rutt. Onion soup, prime rib, baked potato with the works, cocktails. This time we upgraded our salad and it was fabulous. We're happy to report that The Woodshed is "back" (not that it ever went away).
...and, the house cut of prime rib was huge!

CateP · 09-18-2012, 08:21 AM

I am so glad to hear this. The Woodshed has been one of my favorite restaurants for decades and a favorite place to go when the weather turns chilly. We'll be checking it out again thanks to these rave reviews.

no-engine · 09-18-2012, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by JTA

My wife and I went to The Woodshed Friday for our wedding anniversary night out. We go there more than any other restaurant in the area because we are in a rutt. Onion soup, prime rib, baked potato with the works, cocktails. This time we upgraded our salad and it was fabulous. We're happy to report that The Woodshed is "back" (not that it ever went away).
...and, the house cut of prime rib was huge!

Hebron, CT - been there, relatives in Bolton!

My questions: who is manager/chef, etc.?

JDeere · 09-18-2012, 10:33 PM

The Chef is still the same..............so, how has the Woodshed changed?

secondcurve · 09-19-2012, 05:45 AM

Logic would assume that the new owners have the funds available to buy good product which should equate to a better dining experience. For example, in years past I was able to order a two plus pound lobster at the Woodshed. This past summer all they had were the small chick lobsters. It was disappointing. I'm not sure if this change was tied to the financial problems the restaurant was experiencing but I would guess it was.

The Eagle · 09-19-2012, 11:09 AM

In reply to the question above. "How has the Woodshed Changed"..easy one!
The FOOD is of better quality, the service is better (faster) the atmosphere is friendlier, the food is hot not cold, the Prime Rib has MEAT and NOT all Fat, the waiter (especially Tylor) is very personable. Just a 100% change with new ownership, and people who care about what they do. Best way to find out is to just go try them again. IF you had a bad experience (the past couple years) it's time to go back and try again. WELL worth the trip!
"The Eagle"

Greene's Basin Girl · 09-19-2012, 12:29 PM

I attended the Power Squadron meeting at the Woodshed last night. The server informed me that any Woodshed coupons the public may have are no longer valid. Presently they do not offer any coupons. I ordered prime rib and it was excellent. The price for my meal was $25.00. I guess everything you purchase is expensive these days.

BlackCatIslander · 09-19-2012, 12:51 PM

I thought thay they were closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. Their web site is not activated. What does that mean?

My wife and I went last Thursday and had a very good meal, starting with shrimp cocktail, then prime rib and lobster tail for me and prime rib for my wife, and ending with Denver Pudding. We have always enjoyed the Woodshed but we noticed a slight decline over the last several years. We miss the friendliness of Lyn and Denise.

lovetheforum · 09-20-2012, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by JDeere

The Chef is still the same..............so, how has the Woodshed changed?

From my understanding the old owner was the chef. I am assuming he is not currently involved and the "chefs" are the orginal kitchen crew.

GTO · 09-27-2012, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by lovetheforum

From my understanding the old owner was the chef. I am assuming he is not currently involved and the "chefs" are the orginal kitchen crew.

Didn't the owner of the Canoe and O's buy it or now has something to do with it?

lovetheforum · 09-28-2012, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by GTO

Didn't the owner of the Canoe and O's buy it or now has something to do with it?

There are four owners and the owner of Canoe is indeed one of them.

jetskier · 11-02-2012, 07:10 PM

First let me say that I have not been a big fan of the Woodshed in the past. We stopped by this evening to give it a shot since management has changed.

It has been a while since I have been completely happy with a meal at any restaurant. Everything was great! We had the brie appetizer and I ordered the duck special. I love duck and since it is so hard to prepare correctly, it is a good test of the quality of food at a restaurant. The duck was prepared perfectly!

We had the ice cream puff for dessert and could not even finish it.

The service was excellent.

It is nice to be able to post accolades for a local restaurant...this dinner will make us want to return.

jetskier

wifi · 12-09-2012, 08:34 AM

Was there last Friday, during the snow/sleet storm. Had a great dinner, just as I remember it from years back. Service was top notch. I would highly recommend.

Billy Bob · 12-10-2012, 10:14 AM

Gave it a try Sat night and the service was first rate ! Very quick with drinks and the food came right away. This is not like the old place it's like a new place with a new attitude . One thing is it's not inexpensive . Be ready to drop some money for a great evening

09-09-2012, 03:43 PM	#1
JTA Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Fort Pierce, Florida Posts: 233 Thanks: 34 Thanked 25 Times in 21 Posts	My wife and I went to The Woodshed Friday for our wedding anniversary night out. We go there more than any other restaurant in the area because we are in a rutt. Onion soup, prime rib, baked potato with the works, cocktails. This time we upgraded our salad and it was fabulous. We're happy to report that The Woodshed is "back" (not that it ever went away). ...and, the house cut of prime rib was huge! Last edited by JTA; 09-11-2012 at 06:59 AM. Reason: Add a sentence

09-19-2012, 05:45 AM	#5
secondcurve Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 2,118 Thanks: 1,329 Thanked 559 Times in 288 Posts	Money Logic would assume that the new owners have the funds available to buy good product which should equate to a better dining experience. For example, in years past I was able to order a two plus pound lobster at the Woodshed. This past summer all they had were the small chick lobsters. It was disappointing. I'm not sure if this change was tied to the financial problems the restaurant was experiencing but I would guess it was.

09-19-2012, 11:09 AM	#6
The Eagle Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Burlington MA & Moultonboro NH Posts: 218 Thanks: 17 Thanked 141 Times in 33 Posts	How has "The Woodshed" changed you ask? In reply to the question above. "How has the Woodshed Changed"..easy one! The FOOD is of better quality, the service is better (faster) the atmosphere is friendlier, the food is hot not cold, the Prime Rib has MEAT and NOT all Fat, the waiter (especially Tylor) is very personable. Just a 100% change with new ownership, and people who care about what they do. Best way to find out is to just go try them again. IF you had a bad experience (the past couple years) it's time to go back and try again. WELL worth the trip! "The Eagle"

09-19-2012, 12:51 PM	#8
BlackCatIslander Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 201 Thanks: 52 Thanked 17 Times in 11 Posts	Is the Woodshed open on Tuesdays? I thought thay they were closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. Their web site is not activated. What does that mean? My wife and I went last Thursday and had a very good meal, starting with shrimp cocktail, then prime rib and lobster tail for me and prime rib for my wife, and ending with Denver Pudding. We have always enjoyed the Woodshed but we noticed a slight decline over the last several years. We miss the friendliness of Lyn and Denise.

11-02-2012, 07:10 PM	#12
jetskier Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: North Reading, MA and South Down Shores Posts: 851 Thanks: 57 Thanked 183 Times in 114 Posts	Stopped by for dinner tonight First let me say that I have not been a big fan of the Woodshed in the past. We stopped by this evening to give it a shot since management has changed. It has been a while since I have been completely happy with a meal at any restaurant. Everything was great! We had the brie appetizer and I ordered the duck special. I love duck and since it is so hard to prepare correctly, it is a good test of the quality of food at a restaurant. The duck was prepared perfectly! We had the ice cream puff for dessert and could not even finish it. The service was excellent. It is nice to be able to post accolades for a local restaurant...this dinner will make us want to return. jetskier

09-18-2012, 08:21 AM	#2
CateP Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Wolfeboro Posts: 868 Thanks: 584 Thanked 540 Times in 210 Posts	I am so glad to hear this. The Woodshed has been one of my favorite restaurants for decades and a favorite place to go when the weather turns chilly. We'll be checking it out again thanks to these rave reviews.

09-18-2012, 10:33 PM	#4
JDeere Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 295 Thanks: 74 Thanked 52 Times in 25 Posts	The Chef is still the same..............so, how has the Woodshed changed?

09-19-2012, 12:29 PM	#7
Greene's Basin Girl Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Moultonborough, NH Posts: 1,515 Thanks: 394 Thanked 527 Times in 269 Posts	I attended the Power Squadron meeting at the Woodshed last night. The server informed me that any Woodshed coupons the public may have are no longer valid. Presently they do not offer any coupons. I ordered prime rib and it was excellent. The price for my meal was $25.00. I guess everything you purchase is expensive these days.

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12-09-2012, 08:34 AM	#13
wifi Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Lakes Region Posts: 1,321 Thanks: 282 Thanked 287 Times in 169 Posts	Was there last Friday, during the snow/sleet storm. Had a great dinner, just as I remember it from years back. Service was top notch. I would highly recommend.

12-10-2012, 10:14 AM	#14
Billy Bob Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Tiera Verdi Fl & Moultonborough Posts: 319 Thanks: 128 Thanked 167 Times in 101 Posts	Great service Gave it a try Sat night and the service was first rate ! Very quick with drinks and the food came right away. This is not like the old place it's like a new place with a new attitude . One thing is it's not inexpensive . Be ready to drop some money for a great evening

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