Woodshed Restaurant fire 11-28-13

[broguy]

Ah, but it WAS successful at that site, was it not?

Quality counts for something, I suppose.

But dummied down to "just average," restaurants need to be conveniently located to make it.

I am reminded about a unique property in rural NC I went to once for dinner, Pollyrosa.

It was located far off the beaten path, convenient to nothing, and to nobody.And yet ... it was absolutely packed, and did a great business.

Kind of like La Meridiana in Wilmot. Awesome Italian restaurant in the middle of nowhere, but does a great business. At least I assume it still does since I haven't been there in a while.

http://lameridianarestaurantnh.com

[jeffk]

I might suggest that the only unique thing about the location was that the Woodshed was there and it was build in an old farmhouse and barn. If you are thinking about building a restaurant from scratch (the only choice at that location now), wouldn't you try to put it in the best location you could? Sure, you could make such a unique and attractive restaurant that people would flock to it (and there are no guarantees of that) but wouldn't it be easier to flock to an easier to find location?

[secondcurve]

Originally Posted by jeffk

I might suggest that the only unique thing about the location was that the Woodshed was there and it was build in an old farmhouse and barn. If you are thinking about building a restaurant from scratch (the only choice at that location now), wouldn't you try to put it in the best location you could? Sure, you could make such a unique and attractive restaurant that people would flock to it (and there are no guarantees of that) but wouldn't it be easier to flock to an easier to find location?

Jeff:

You are correct that the location in itself was not unique. However, the fact that a successful restaurant operated there for 40+ years and enjoyed a strong following does make the site unique. If a restaurant with similar charm and character were constructed on the site within the next few years many folks would return to give it a try and if they liked the product they would be repeat customers. Let's hope it happens but I agree the odds are not favorable.