The Woodshed

rgilfert · 10-03-2014, 06:29 AM

Here is an article from today's Union Leader (great news for all of us Woodshed addicts!) http://www.unionleader.com/article/2...RE07/141009686
BTW, this article states that the restaurant opened for business in 1979 however my wife and I ate dinner there (as The Woodshed) while on our honeymoon in early Sept 1976. I've never understood why it always gets erroneously reported as 1979?!

tis · 10-03-2014, 07:30 AM

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Originally Posted by rgilfert

Here is an article from today's Union Leader (great news for all of us Woodshed attics!) http://www.unionleader.com/article/2...RE07/141009686
BTW, this article states that the restaurant opened for business in 1979 however my wife and I ate dinner there (as The Woodshed) while on our honeymoon in early Sept 1976. I've never understood why it always gets erroneously reported as 1979?!

That shows you how you can't believe what you read. History is just what somebody remembers.

Newbiesaukee · 10-03-2014, 09:58 AM

Not original thought, but nostalgia is the biggest liar of all.

When I sit down for my first meal at the new Woodshed, I'll believe it...but it is a happy event to anticipate.

phoenix · 10-03-2014, 05:45 PM

If the land transferred they will liley go ahead but probably wont open until spring 2016 if the barrn will move over next year . Mark me down i will go if it opens

VitaBene · 10-03-2014, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by phoenix

If the land transferred they will liley go ahead but probably wont open until spring 2016 if the barrn will move over next year . Mark me down i will go if it opens

You are aptly named

Pine Island Guy · 10-04-2014, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by rgilfert

BTW, this article states that the restaurant opened for business in 1979 however my wife and I ate dinner there (as The Woodshed) while on our honeymoon in early Sept 1976. I've never understood why it always gets erroneously reported as 1979?!

I believe the Woodshed was opened by the Tower family for the summer of 1972... I was a dishwasher at Longwood Farms in Center Harbor (where Canoe is now), with Rick Tower managing it... and his parents were running the new Woodshed... When I showed up at Longwood the Saturday night of Labor Day weekend, Rick said that both dishwashers at the Woodshed had not showed up because of some incident (my distant memory was car accident coupled with DUI)... and asked me to fill in over there...

By the time I got over there at 5pm, the dishes were already backed up, and I didn't pause until after midnight... one of the more miserable nights of the summer (earning a whopping $1.65/hour)!

Since then, we have had several really enjoyable meals there over the past years and I wish the new owner success and look forward to eating there again soon

A quiet day on the lake today... PIG

tis · 10-05-2014, 08:24 AM

http://www.unionleader.com/article/2...RE07/141009686

It should be open in a year according to the article.

phoenix · 10-05-2014, 05:37 PM

True VB the woodshed and myself both out of the fire

Wolfeboro_Baja · 10-09-2014, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by rgilfert

BTW, this article states that the restaurant opened for business in 1979 however my wife and I ate dinner there (as The Woodshed) while on our honeymoon in early Sept 1976. I've never understood why it always gets erroneously reported as 1979?!

P.I.G. is correct; The Woodshed Restaurant registered with the Secretary of State's office on Feb. 10, 1972; the registrant was Richard E. Tower, Lee's Mills Rd, Moultonboro NH.

I'm guessing the Union Leader just didn't do thorough research because the information is there, you just have to dig for it. The 1972 registration paperwork isn't available on the Secretary of State's website because of it's age (this is where the digging comes in) but they could've called the Sec. of State's info line for the details I've posted here; it's all public information.

BlackCatIslander · 10-10-2014, 09:56 AM

Our favorites at the Woodshed were starting with a swirler size gin (Tanqueray) and tonic and for appetizers we loved the shrimp cocktail and the lobster stew. The shrimp were always huge and so delicious.

We always skipped the bread in a pot trying to save room for desert. For entries we usually had the prime rib either with or without lobster or often the scallops. My wife would always get the rack of lamb if was on the menu and we would share a Denver pudding to finish an evening that we always enjoyed. I am getting hungry thinking about their menu

I wonder what others liked about their menu.

CateP · 10-10-2014, 12:36 PM

Favorite Woodshed food--prime rib ( back in the 80's) escargot in pastry (appetizer)

I am SO glad someone is going to try to resurrect the look and feel of the Woodshed and we will certainly be among the first to try it out.

Pretty cool that they are moving an entire barn to the site.

Pineedles · 10-10-2014, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by CateP

Favorite Woodshed food--prime rib ( back in the 80's) escargot in pastry (appetizer)

I am SO glad someone is going to try to resurrect the look and feel of the Woodshed and we will certainly be among the first to try it out.

Pretty cool that they are moving an entire barn to the site.

All I can say is ditto Cate, except I liked the "skip and go naked" drink, I can't remember what was in it, but I never was arrested for drinking it. Of course I had a better body back then.

thebix · 10-10-2014, 09:02 PM

My wife and I loved that drink. Vodka, beer and lemonade according to many of the recipes available via Google!

Patiently Watching · 10-13-2014, 01:56 PM

Oh the memories.... After almost a whole lifetime of visiting the Woodshed, I was saddened to learn of the fire. Rough few years for the place, between the 'failed' interim owners and then its total loss.
We always looked forward to the great service & comfortable atmosphere as much or more than the food.
Escargots and artichoke dip followed by prime rib was always a favorite standby. Rarely room for dessert, but if I had to choose it would be the denver chocolate pudding.
Not holding my breath that the replacement will be a real replacement.

Pineedles · 10-13-2014, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Patiently Watching

Not holding my breath that the replacement will be a real replacement.

Oh, I think you should be more optimistic. The new owners are going to capitalize on the fact that they are going to initially see former Woodshed clients and they will do everything they can to keep them coming back. Starting with bringing an old barn onto the site, is the first clue that they will strive to make the atmosphere as close to the original as possible.

secondcurve · 10-13-2014, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Pineedles

Oh, I think you should be more optimistic. The new owners are going to capitalize on the fact that they are going to initially see former Woodshed clients and they will do everything they can to keep them coming back. Starting with bringing an old barn onto the site, is the first clue that they will strive to make the atmosphere as close to the original as possible.

I agree Pineneedles! The new owners are taking a full year to get the new (old) restaurant in place. The owner has experience reconstructing old buildings and he was a longtime customer of the Woodshed so he knows about its shortcomings. Further, he has been involved with countless real estate deals and he has tracked down the old owner for her input. I am very optimistic.

phoenix · 10-13-2014, 05:46 PM

I agree with you and I will be there to welcome them when they get opened

KPW · 10-13-2014, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by thebix

My wife and I loved that drink. Vodka, beer and lemonade according to many of the recipes available via Google!

Southern Comfort, Amaretto, and pineapple juice.

Way Out There 2 · 10-14-2014, 08:07 AM

This seems closer to what I remember. The beer, vodka, lemonade didn't seem right.

Happy Gourmand · 10-14-2014, 08:24 AM

All the recipes on Google come up with vodka, beer and lemonade. That sure doesn't seem like what the Woodshed was serving as their version.
Southern Comfort, Amaretto, and pineapple juice sounds more like it to me. Any old Woodshed employees care to chime in and clear this up?

Steveo · 10-15-2014, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Way Out There 2

This seems closer to what I remember. The beer, vodka, lemonade didn't seem right.

I definitely think that beer and vodka could make you skip and go naked. Beer alone does it for me.

Rusty · 10-15-2014, 01:52 PM

I'm not a drinking man so maybe that's why I never thought that the Woodshed was that good of a place to eat.
I guess if you get numbed up enough their food taste better.

Pineedles · 10-15-2014, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

I'm not a drinking man so maybe that's why I never thought that the Woodshed was that good of a place to eat.
I guess if you get numbed up enough their food taste better.

Rusty, I think you should replace your G.W. quote with the following:

"Lips that taste wine, shall never touch mine."

VitaBene · 10-16-2014, 06:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

I'm not a drinking man so maybe that's why I never thought that the Woodshed was that good of a place to eat.
I guess if you get numbed up enough their food taste better.

Ill take Woodshed Prime Rib and good red wine, you and FLL can have McDs!

SAMIAM · 10-16-2014, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by VitaBene

Ill take Woodshed Prime Rib and good red wine, you and FLL can have McDs!

Ha ha...good one VB

Rusty · 10-16-2014, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by VitaBene

Ill take Woodshed Prime Rib and good red wine, you and FLL can have McDs!

I don't know about the Fat guy but for me Mcds comes in handy once in a while. The Woodshed just didn't appeal to me but I guess many people liked it and will go their if and when the new one gets built.

BroadHopper · 10-16-2014, 03:58 PM

After hearing about the orange slime in McD meat, I will not set foot in Ronnie's house, but I will takeout the $1 coffee. Taste a heck of a lot better than DD.

DEJ · 10-16-2014, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by BroadHopper

After hearing about the orange slime in McD meat, I will not set foot in Ronnie's house, but I will takeout the $1 coffee. Taste a heck of a lot better than DD.

You might want to rethink the McD coffee.

http://www.buzzfeed.com/richardhjame...donalds#gt61mf

RailroadJoe · 10-16-2014, 04:22 PM

I drink a lot of McD's coffee. I get it with the cream and equal on the side. I add it all in myself. That guy finished his coffee before he found the dead mouse. Didn't it taste a little funny?

DEJ · 10-16-2014, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by RailroadJoe

That guy finished his coffee before he found the dead mouse. Didn't it taste a little funny?

I don't know, I think you should try it and let us know. LOL.

WakeboardMom · 10-14-2014, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by KPW

Southern Comfort, Amaretto, and pineapple juice.

And the pin you got to wear if you ordered one!

VitaBene · 10-15-2014, 05:48 AM

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Originally Posted by KPW

Southern Comfort, Amaretto, and pineapple juice.

Yes... Equal parts amaretto and southern comfort, top with pineapple juice

10-03-2014, 06:29 AM	#1
rgilfert Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Bedford, NH / Rattlesnake Island Posts: 299 Thanks: 152 Thanked 227 Times in 57 Posts	Union Leader 10/03/2014 Here is an article from today's Union Leader (great news for all of us Woodshed addicts!) http://www.unionleader.com/article/2...RE07/141009686 BTW, this article states that the restaurant opened for business in 1979 however my wife and I ate dinner there (as The Woodshed) while on our honeymoon in early Sept 1976. I've never understood why it always gets erroneously reported as 1979?! Last edited by rgilfert; 10-03-2014 at 06:05 PM.

10-03-2014, 09:58 AM	#3
Newbiesaukee Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Coral Gables, winter; Long Island, summer Posts: 1,361 Thanks: 959 Thanked 575 Times in 300 Posts	Not original thought, but nostalgia is the biggest liar of all. When I sit down for my first meal at the new Woodshed, I'll believe it...but it is a happy event to anticipate. __________________ "You're only young once, but you can be immature forever."

10-03-2014, 05:45 PM	#4
phoenix Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: phoenix and moultonboro Posts: 1,561 Thanks: 63 Thanked 276 Times in 194 Posts	If the land transferred they will liley go ahead but probably wont open until spring 2016 if the barrn will move over next year . Mark me down i will go if it opens __________________ it's tough to make predictions specially about the future

10-05-2014, 05:37 PM	#8
phoenix Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: phoenix and moultonboro Posts: 1,561 Thanks: 63 Thanked 276 Times in 194 Posts	True VB the woodshed and myself both out of the fire __________________ it's tough to make predictions specially about the future

10-10-2014, 09:56 AM	#10
BlackCatIslander Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 201 Thanks: 52 Thanked 17 Times in 11 Posts	Woodshed Favorites Our favorites at the Woodshed were starting with a swirler size gin (Tanqueray) and tonic and for appetizers we loved the shrimp cocktail and the lobster stew. The shrimp were always huge and so delicious. We always skipped the bread in a pot trying to save room for desert. For entries we usually had the prime rib either with or without lobster or often the scallops. My wife would always get the rack of lamb if was on the menu and we would share a Denver pudding to finish an evening that we always enjoyed. I am getting hungry thinking about their menu I wonder what others liked about their menu.

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10-05-2014, 08:24 AM	#7
tis Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 6,813 Thanks: 759 Thanked 1,469 Times in 1,025 Posts	http://www.unionleader.com/article/2...RE07/141009686 It should be open in a year according to the article.

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CateP Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Wolfeboro Posts: 868 Thanks: 584 Thanked 540 Times in 210 Posts	Favorite Woodshed food--prime rib ( back in the 80's) escargot in pastry (appetizer) I am SO glad someone is going to try to resurrect the look and feel of the Woodshed and we will certainly be among the first to try it out. Pretty cool that they are moving an entire barn to the site.

10-10-2014, 09:02 PM	#13
thebix Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: South Down since 2009. Posts: 101 Thanks: 2 Thanked 34 Times in 25 Posts	Skip and go Naked My wife and I loved that drink. Vodka, beer and lemonade according to many of the recipes available via Google!

10-13-2014, 01:56 PM	#14
Patiently Watching Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 184 Thanks: 2 Thanked 42 Times in 34 Posts	Oh the memories.... After almost a whole lifetime of visiting the Woodshed, I was saddened to learn of the fire. Rough few years for the place, between the 'failed' interim owners and then its total loss. We always looked forward to the great service & comfortable atmosphere as much or more than the food. Escargots and artichoke dip followed by prime rib was always a favorite standby. Rarely room for dessert, but if I had to choose it would be the denver chocolate pudding. Not holding my breath that the replacement will be a real replacement.

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phoenix Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: phoenix and moultonboro Posts: 1,561 Thanks: 63 Thanked 276 Times in 194 Posts	I agree with you and I will be there to welcome them when they get opened __________________ it's tough to make predictions specially about the future

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Way Out There 2 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Meredith Posts: 65 Thanks: 2 Thanked 37 Times in 8 Posts	Skip and go naked This seems closer to what I remember. The beer, vodka, lemonade didn't seem right.

10-14-2014, 08:24 AM	#20
Happy Gourmand Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Ruskin FL Posts: 1,027 Thanks: 188 Thanked 322 Times in 179 Posts	All the recipes on Google come up with vodka, beer and lemonade. That sure doesn't seem like what the Woodshed was serving as their version. Southern Comfort, Amaretto, and pineapple juice sounds more like it to me. Any old Woodshed employees care to chime in and clear this up?

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Rusty Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 2,028 Thanks: 603 Thanked 687 Times in 425 Posts	I'm not a drinking man so maybe that's why I never thought that the Woodshed was that good of a place to eat. I guess if you get numbed up enough their food taste better. __________________ It's never crowded along the extra mile.

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