Sandy Point restaurant

[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.

[TheTimeTraveler]

I think all of us need to give Chef Tony the benefit of the doubt and let him produce a new and delicious menu for Morrisey's of Wolfboro. I am confident that the employees and visitors of Huggins Hospital certainly welcome a reasonably priced menu (don't forget good service also).

Personally I am hoping that he offers seafoods such as Fried Clams, and Fried Scallops as well as a variety of tasty Lobster offerings. Of course a great menu can not be complete without Fried Onion Rings!

With that said, let's see what he can produce for the owners and visitors of the "Oldest Summer Resort in America".

Does anyone know if Chef Tony is the owner or just the head chef of Morriseys?





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[Outdoorsman]

Originally Posted by TheTimeTraveler

I think all of us need to give Chef Tony the benefit of the doubt and let him produce a new and delicious menu for Morrisey's of Wolfboro. I am confident that the employees and visitors of Huggins Hospital certainly welcome a reasonably priced menu (don't forget good service also).

Personally I am hoping that he offers seafoods such as Fried Clams, and Fried Scallops as well as a variety of tasty Lobster offerings. Of course a great menu can not be complete without Fried Onion Rings!

With that said, let's see what he can produce for the owners and visitors of the "Oldest Summer Resort in America".

Does anyone know if Chef Tony is the owner or just the head chef of Morriseys?
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You suggested that Employees and Visitors to Huggins Hospital are searching for.....

FRIED calms
FRIED scallops
FRIED onion rings

I am sure that would bring more business to Huggins, but......

[TheTimeTraveler]

Originally Posted by Outdoorsman

You suggested that Employees and Visitors to Huggins Hospital are searching for.....

FRIED calms
FRIED scallops
FRIED onion rings

I am sure that would bring more business to Huggins, but......

Hospital food is great if you want hospital food. I certainly like something a little more tempting.

Let's hope Chef Tony does a great job at his new location.

[Chef Tony]

Originally Posted by TheTimeTraveler

Does anyone know if Chef Tony is the owner or just the head chef of Morriseys?

Just the chef.

[barefootbay]

The main reason Sandy Point had many seasons of success is because of Walter Damon and his family’s dedication and hard work.

[Chef Tony]

Originally Posted by barefootbay

The main reason Sandy Point had many seasons of success is because of Walter Damon and his family’s dedication and hard work.

and he had it before everything started falling apart

[upthesaukee]

I thought I saw that you were the chef at the Gunstock Inn? I remember seeing something about getting your Shepherd's Pie there, late last fall.

[Chef Tony]

Originally Posted by upthesaukee

I thought I saw that you were the chef at the Gunstock Inn? I remember seeing something about getting your Shepherd's Pie there, late last fall.

I was but we parted ways. Over at Morrisey's now.

[Barbara]

Lots of luck, Chef Tony! Alton’s loss is Wolfeboro’s win!

[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.