Sandy Point restaurant

[joey2665]

Originally Posted by HellRaZoR004

I think I saw somewhere that Sawyers is closing Labor Day because of the lack of staff.

Sawyer’s closes Labor Day every year.


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[HellRaZoR004]

Originally Posted by joey2665

Sawyer’s closes Labor Day every year.


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True, but they also made a point to mention Wednesday...

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[BrownstoneNorth]

Per reply to my email query to the Sandy Point Resort.

[bigpatsfan]

Sad to hear about Sandy Point restaurant.

Is it true that the Dockside Restaurant is also closed for 2019?

Same question for Busy Corner?

If true that all three of these places are closed, then it is a huge loss for the Town of Alton.

[upthesaukee]

Originally Posted by bigpatsfan

Sad to hear about Sandy Point restaurant.

Is it true that the Dockside Restaurant is also closed for 2019?

Same question for Busy Corner?

If true that all three of these places are closed, then it is a huge loss for the Town of Alton.

Dockside Restaurant was sold at auction a few weeks ago. I haven't heard anything about the new owner's plan for the property.

The Alton Bay Busy Corner store has been closed. The owner of the property has put up a newer, larger banner advertising the property for lease. I guess this will be a waiting game.

Dave

[joey2665]

Originally Posted by upthesaukee

Dockside Restaurant was sold at auction a few weeks ago. I haven't heard anything about the new owner's plan for the property.

The Alton Bay Busy Corner store has been closed. The owner of the property has put up a newer, larger banner advertising the property for lease. I guess this will be a waiting game.

Dave

The Lodge at Smith Point is going to be very crowded this season

[Descant]

I think in the Lodge thread we learned that they don't have a dock. Looks like some opportunities in Alton Bay, but not much time to get set up. Still have Shibley's and Pop's, right?

[joey2665]

Originally Posted by Descant

I think in the Lodge thread we learned that they don't have a dock. Looks like some opportunities in Alton Bay, but not much time to get set up. Still have Shibley's and Pop's, right?

For real sit down just Shibleys. I love Pops but it’s really just takeout. You are correct about boat access however.


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[ghfromaltonbay]

JP China is also within walking distance from the public docks. Sandy Point used to have a shuttle van to the public docks when theirs were full. Maybe Ackerley's could get some diners that way too from the boaters. With the Rusty Moose also closed, the dining choices in Alton are dwindling.

[joey2665]

Originally Posted by ghfromaltonbay

JP China is also within walking distance from the public docks. Sandy Point used to have a shuttle van to the public docks when theirs were full. Maybe Ackerley's could get some diners that way too from the boaters. With the Rusty Moose also closed, the dining choices in Alton are dwindling.

I really don’t go to the Lake for Chinese. Lol


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[ghfromaltonbay]

Originally Posted by joey2665

I really don’t go to the Lake for Chinese. Lol

Nor do I. In the 55+ summers I've spent in Alton Bay, I've never gone there, and I love Chinese food. We have so many good places here in the NY metro area, I'd rather enjoy New England seafood when I eat out in NH. Although I do enjoy the burgers at Ellacoya.

[joey2665]

Originally Posted by ghfromaltonbay

Nor do I. In the 55+ summers I've spent in Alton Bay, I've never gone there, and I love Chinese food. We have so many good places here in the NY metro area, I'd rather enjoy New England seafood when I eat out in NH. Although I do enjoy the burgers at Ellacoya.

On the same page. Plenty of good Chinese here in NY and I love the Ellacoya Bleu burger plus the best fries!!


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[Chef Tony]

I am the new chef @ Morrisey's Front Porch. We will be serving some of the classics that i was making @ the Sandy point restaurant, including stuffed lobster during the week and the larger(1 1/2 & 2 lb) stuffed lobsters on the weekends or by special order. As teh season progresses we will also be doing the stuffed haddock, stuffed shrimp and seared jumbo scallops. I will be posting further info on the former sandy point restaurant page and on the Morrisey's page.

Chef Tony

[mcdude]

Originally Posted by ghfromaltonbay

With the Rusty Moose also closed, the dining choices in Alton are dwindling.

Gail: Are you sure the Rusty Moose is closed? My last FB posting from them was March 2nd.....no mention of any closing. ???? I've only been a few times but there was live music and good food. I'd be disappointed if they closed

[upthesaukee]

Originally Posted by mcdude

Gail: Are you sure the Rusty Moose is closed? My last FB posting from them was March 2nd.....no mention of any closing. ???? I've only been a few times but there was live music and good food. I'd be disappointed if they closed

Sorry McDude. It is closed and cleaned out. Sudden decision, reportedly due to family issues.

Dave

[phoenix]

Tony good luck > I hope to visit this summer

[Rinkerguy]

While I agreed with the original intent of this thread by Chef Tony to advise the community that the Sandy Point Restaurant is closing. Now it is being used to further his chef career at the expense of Sandy Point and the Oullette’s property.

[garysanfran]

Originally Posted by Rinkerguy

While I agreed with the original intent of this thread by Chef Tony to advise the community that the Sandy Point Restaurant is closing. Now it is being used to further his chef career at the expense of Sandy Point and the Oullette’s property.

Was within Chef Tony's control?

Maybe I don't understand the relationship, but if the owners couldn't staff it properly, and the restaurant had to close, what's this guy supposed to do? Not work? Or announce that his talents have moved elsewhere. So if you like what he did at Sandy Point, the food is now available elsewhere.

If Sandy Point was going to remain open, I would feel differently. Or if he was the reason it closed and sabotaged Sandy Point to go elsewhere...But that doesn't appear to have happened. Morrisey's Front Porch is not a competitor of Sandy Point now.

So, where is Morrisey's Front Porch?...Sounds like a good place to get "stuffed".

Ahhh, can't wait for the warmth of late spring!

[Mr. V]

Originally Posted by garysanfran

So, where is Morrisey's Front Porch?...

Wolfeboro.

[tis]

Morrisey's is on South Main St. in Wolfeboro. It used to be Bailey's.

[Chef Tony]

Originally Posted by Rinkerguy

While I agreed with the original intent of this thread by Chef Tony to advise the community that the Sandy Point Restaurant is closing. Now it is being used to further his chef career at the expense of Sandy Point and the Oullette’s property.

The Sandy Point Restaurant was closed because the landlords did not want to put any money into their property nor did they want to renegotiate the lease down to the point where all parties could succeed, the landlord suffer from the illusion that Wally was still running the restaurant and anyone that comes in should immediately make the same amount he did immediately. The main Major equipment on site belonged to the property owners not the restaurant. I could no longer afford to maintain their 20-40 year old equipment and they would not repair it on their own. They basically kicked me out and I took all the equipment that i owned with me. I offered to leave the equipment on premises and let them purchase it or sell it to the next lessee. This was not acceptable to them so I left and took my stuff with me. I tried to just let let it go but those kind of uninformed comments are just unacceptable.

Please get all the information before you make assumptions... Thank you

[FlyingScot]

Originally Posted by Rinkerguy

While I agreed with the original intent of this thread by Chef Tony to advise the community that the Sandy Point Restaurant is closing. Now it is being used to further his chef career at the expense of Sandy Point and the Oullette’s property.

So your only issue is that Tony didn't start a new thread, and that should shut down his post? Ridiculous.

Good luck, Tony! I hope you keep the broasted chicken!

[Chef Tony]

Originally Posted by FlyingScot

So your only issue is that Tony didn't start a new thread, and that should shut down his post? Ridiculous.

Good luck, Tony! I hope you keep the broasted chicken!

Thanks

All of your favorites will still be there... just going to incorporate some of the SP favorites as well.

[Descant]

To me and many friends, Sandy Point was successful because the word was lobster=Sandy Point. Next Lobster place was Makris in Concord. Based on posts on this forum, Chef Tony wanted to be a great chef, not a successful restaurant owner/manager. Great chefs do not always make great managers/owners. The phrase, "You're a great chef, you should open a restaurant" is way off the mark from family experience. I on't think there is a great Lobster experience in the area and that is an open market, if you can fill that spot. Adding a couple of lobster items to a generic menu is what failed at Sandy Point last time. No focus.

[Chef Tony]

Originally Posted by Descant

To me and many friends, Sandy Point was successful because the word was lobster=Sandy Point. Next Lobster place was Makris in Concord. Based on posts on this forum, Chef Tony wanted to be a great chef, not a successful restaurant owner/manager. Great chefs do not always make great managers/owners. The phrase, "You're a great chef, you should open a restaurant" is way off the mark from family experience. I on't think there is a great Lobster experience in the area and that is an open market, if you can fill that spot. Adding a couple of lobster items to a generic menu is what failed at Sandy Point last time. No focus.

The menu at the new sandy point started out as strictly lobster and seafood with prime rib. But I had to add the pub menu to get weekly repeat visits versus once a summer, which no restaurant can survive on. Due to wholesale lobster prices the menu prices were high so I made the choice to freshly prepare each lobster not cook in the morning and reheat like the old sandy point did. But seeing as you are the restaurant I suggest that you contact the sandy point resort about leasing the restaurant and show me hows it's done. but you will need to completely outfit the bar and kitchen area as I have removed all of my equipment.

[phoenix]

Is it the little building on the water where the mount comes in

[Chef Tony]

Originally Posted by phoenix

Is it the little building on the water where the mount comes in

No, It is up main street across from the golf course just past Huggins.