Pickering House Barn Dinner

Rusty · 09-17-2018, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Eagle54

The room (barn) was setup with long tables, approx 24 ppl per long table; which seemed to be (3) tables for 8 ppl placed end-to-end. We were a group of 6, and it wasn't clear to anyone when servers brought out platters of food who they were intended for ... we asked and the server said the platters were for 8 ppl, which we wouldn't have known unless we asked, so apparently we were supposed to know that the platter of 5 pieces of chicken were to be shared with our group of 6 and the next 2 people along our table. The (5) pieces of chicken were each about a normal serving for 1 person, so definitely not enough for 8 ppl. The chef came around after the dinner and we expressed our concerns and she said "we had plenty of chicken, do you want some to take home?" which wasn't interesting since the chicken was already dry, so having some at home as leftovers wasn't appealing. If there had been plenty of chicken, a more experienced wait staff would have brought more out when we first asked if 5 pieces were supposed to be split among 8 ppl. Hope these issues are addressed and it becomes a real asset to Wolfeboro.

Thanks for the clarification.
I guess they have to cut corners somehow to pay for the renovation of the Big Yellow House..but chicken??

Flylady · 09-18-2018, 04:11 PM

Their web site clearly outlines this is a family style supper. It is not a restaurant but they do hold monthly supers. Check their website for details. If I were the diner I would have requested the server bring more chicken. I bet the kitchen had the right plan but all it takes is one new server who guesses rather than asks when questions are asked. I look forward to more reviews as the year goes on.

Hillcountry · 09-18-2018, 05:28 PM

I’d still like to know what “the chicken” was? Chicken Footballs stuffed with something or a mix of chicken parts? Because if I was eating there and got stuck with a WING I would cry “FOWL”

Eagle54 · 09-18-2018, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Hillcountry

I’d still like to know what “the chicken” was? Chicken Footballs stuffed with something or a mix of chicken parts? Because if I was eating there and got stuck with a WING I would cry “FOWL”

It was (5) pieces of boneless chicken, probably a small half-breast, about the size of a cutlet; not a big serving for 1 person, but definitely not big enough for two people.

Eagle54 · 09-18-2018, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Flylady

Their web site clearly outlines this is a family style supper. It is not a restaurant but they do hold monthly supers. Check their website for details. If I were the diner I would have requested the server bring more chicken. I bet the kitchen had the right plan but all it takes is one new server who guesses rather than asks when questions are asked. I look forward to more reviews as the year goes on.

Absolutely they clearly advertised it as family-style, so we had no issue with that; the issue was the portion sizes, and the family-style made it harder to know how many people each platter of food was intended to serve. We actually asked two different servers, the first said 'thats how it comes for 8 ppl', when we asked another server, she said "I don't think there is any more chicken"

Outdoorsman · 09-19-2018, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

I guess they have to cut corners somehow to pay for the renovation of the Big Yellow House..but chicken??

Was that sarcasm or just an asinine statement?

tis · 09-19-2018, 06:43 PM

I think you are right, camp guy. I know there was a lot of local talk as I heard it from a lot of people before I looked myself. So silence is golden.

barefootbay · 09-20-2018, 06:01 PM

Clearly they are out of 99.9 % of the local populations league !

camp guy · 09-20-2018, 07:19 PM

Hey !, barefootbay, some of us locals have two nickels to rub together, but, maybe only two nickels.

tis · 09-20-2018, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by camp guy

Hey !, barefootbay, some of us locals have two nickels to rub together, but, maybe only two nickels.

LOL. I think it is surprising how many local people have money. But there are also a lot who don't.

Heaven · 09-20-2018, 07:49 PM

It's a great idea to have one really super place in Wolfeboro, there are enough really wealthy people who will enjoy the beautiful yellow house and not even feel the price point. I am thankful it was renovated. And the Yum yum shop . . . lots of money spent to improve some trashy properties. Good.

Rusty · 09-20-2018, 07:49 PM

If you like Prime Beef Tenderloin with whipped blue cheese butter, than this is the event for you,

Merrymeeting · 09-21-2018, 07:58 AM

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Originally Posted by barefootbay

Clearly they are out of 99.9 % of the local populations league !

Yes, but if you are local, why would you stay there?

Hillcountry · 09-21-2018, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Merrymeeting

Yes, but if you are local, why would you stay there?

Exactly!

barefootbay · 09-21-2018, 09:24 PM

And why would you pay nearly $100.00 a pop for dinner which from past reviews was nothing to write home about.

Rusty · 09-21-2018, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by barefootbay

And why would you pay nearly $100.00 a pop for dinner which from past reviews was nothing to write home about.

For a party of 2 it would be $194 with tax..add a 20% tip and the bill would be $233.
Most people have a few drinks before and during eating which would bring the bill up a little higher.
I'm glad that there are locals who can afford these events and wish the newly renovated yellow house much success.

Eagle54 · 09-22-2018, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by barefootbay

And why would you pay nearly $100.00 a pop for dinner which from past reviews was nothing to write home about.

Agree, that's the issue ... if it was a fantastic dinner (food, service, ambience) maybe it would be worth it, but if it's mediocre, that is expensive.

Barbara · 01-06-2019, 05:57 PM

Heard some reviews from people I know from each of these dinners, including the New Year’s Eve one. All were disappointed and none would attend another one.

Frankly, the menu presented for each of them was not something I thought was worth the price for what was being served.

Merrymeeting · 01-06-2019, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Barbara

Heard some reviews from people I know from each of these dinners, including the New Year’s Eve one. All were disappointed and none would attend another one.

Frankly, the menu presented for each of them was not something I thought was worth the price for what was being served.

So you have no first-hand experience, have not been there, yet you feel it's appropriate to post a review?

09-18-2018, 04:11 PM	#2
Flylady Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: So. California & Lakes Region Posts: 256 Thanks: 225 Thanked 106 Times in 61 Posts	Family Style Super Their web site clearly outlines this is a family style supper. It is not a restaurant but they do hold monthly supers. Check their website for details. If I were the diner I would have requested the server bring more chicken. I bet the kitchen had the right plan but all it takes is one new server who guesses rather than asks when questions are asked. I look forward to more reviews as the year goes on.

09-20-2018, 07:19 PM	#9
camp guy Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: formerly Winter Harbor, still Wolfeboro Posts: 1,205 Thanks: 309 Thanked 535 Times in 299 Posts	Pickering house barn dinner Hey !, barefootbay, some of us locals have two nickels to rub together, but, maybe only two nickels.

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Heaven Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 523 Thanks: 128 Thanked 95 Times in 67 Posts	Wish them luck and I think they will do just fine It's a great idea to have one really super place in Wolfeboro, there are enough really wealthy people who will enjoy the beautiful yellow house and not even feel the price point. I am thankful it was renovated. And the Yum yum shop . . . lots of money spent to improve some trashy properties. Good.

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09-18-2018, 05:28 PM	#3
Hillcountry Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: In the hills Posts: 2,420 Thanks: 1,677 Thanked 786 Times in 466 Posts	I’d still like to know what “the chicken” was? Chicken Footballs stuffed with something or a mix of chicken parts? Because if I was eating there and got stuck with a WING I would cry “FOWL”

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tis Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 6,834 Thanks: 764 Thanked 1,474 Times in 1,029 Posts	I think you are right, camp guy. I know there was a lot of local talk as I heard it from a lot of people before I looked myself. So silence is golden.

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barefootbay Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 396 Thanks: 78 Thanked 107 Times in 75 Posts	Clearly they are out of 99.9 % of the local populations league !

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barefootbay Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 396 Thanks: 78 Thanked 107 Times in 75 Posts	And why would you pay nearly $100.00 a pop for dinner which from past reviews was nothing to write home about.

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Barbara Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 251 Thanks: 48 Thanked 113 Times in 64 Posts	Heard some reviews from people I know from each of these dinners, including the New Year’s Eve one. All were disappointed and none would attend another one. Frankly, the menu presented for each of them was not something I thought was worth the price for what was being served.

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