Village Kitchen

[winni83]

We have been going to the VK for 40 years, starting at their old location, the address of which escapes me at this moment. Never in all these years have we had any negative experiences about waiting in line or the periodic lack of a “greeter”. It is what it is. Perhaps it is not suitable for your sophisticated expectations and palate 😎

[FlyingScot]

Originally Posted by winni83

We have been going to the VK for 40 years, starting at their old location, the address of which escapes me at this moment. Never in all these years have we had any negative experiences about waiting in line or the periodic lack of a “greeter”. It is what it is. Perhaps it is not suitable for your sophisticated expectations and palate 😎

Hey--you're not being fair to my friend! I am certain, based on myriad posts, that Think does not have a sophisticated palate...

[Biggd]

I'm still one of those old guys that always carries cash so the credit card situation doesn't bother me at all if that's what it takes to get a good meal at a good price!

[thinkxingu]

Originally Posted by FlyingScot

Hey--you're not being fair to my friend! I am certain, based on myriad posts, that Think does not have a sophisticated palate...

Hahahaha! Totally right.

I do, however, appreciate feeling "seen." Of course, given that some online reviews say the same thing, I'm not the only one.

I do appreciate how defensive some of y'all are about this place, though.

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[winni83]

Nothing defensive about it, just simple facts. For the “y’all” people, many years ago the VK had a sign saying something like: “We’re not Southerners, we don’t serve grits. “

[thinkxingu]

Originally Posted by winni83

Nothing defensive about it, just simple facts. For the “y’all” people, many years ago the VK had a sign saying something like: “We’re not Southerners, we don’t serve grits. “

Simple facts is that it's good business to greet your customers rather than simply walk by them a bunch of times.

It's interesting, though, how no other restaurant has the hounds come out as much as VK. Like I said, I'm glad they've fostered such a loyal clientele.

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[FlyingScot]

Originally Posted by thinkxingu

Simple facts is that it's good business to greet your customers rather than simply walk by them a bunch of times.

It's interesting, though, how no other restaurant has the hounds come out as much as VK. Like I said, I'm glad they've fostered such a loyal clientele.

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Ironically, the Forum's favorite budget restaurant, the VK, and least favorite high end restaurant, The New Woodshed, both have a certain inflexibility (discipline?) about how they run their businesses, and a complete lack of concern if that does not fit some people. I enjoy both places, and both seem to be successful, so I do not say this judgmentally... Or maybe I kind of like their "I did it my way" approach to life?

[Sue Doe-Nym]

Think, I believe you’re a teacher. I don’t mean to be fussy or unpleasant, but “Like I said” is grammatically incorrect. I am thinking (hoping) that you intended to say “As I said”. No need to thank me…I am happy to help. 😇

[thinkxingu]

Originally Posted by Sue Doe-Nym

Think, I believe you’re a teacher. I don’t mean to be fussy or unpleasant, but “Like I said” is grammatically incorrect. I am thinking (hoping) that you intended to say “As I said”. No need to thank me…I am happy to help.

Formal vs. colloquial English.

And if you're going to critique, make sure to put your periods INSIDE your quotation marks—we've been free of the King's English since 1776.

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[LoveLakeLife]

Originally Posted by thinkxingu

Formal vs. colloquial English.

And if you're going to critique, make sure to put your periods INSIDE your quotation marks—we've been free of the King's English since 1776.

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Periods don’t always go inside quotation marks. It depends whether (not “whether or not”) the content inside the quotes is a full sentence said by someone that is being reiterated. In the context that Sue used them, I believe her construct with the period outside is correct. I do have doubts about the propriety of Think’s dash in his final sentence. Discuss. haha


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[thinkxingu]

Originally Posted by LoveLakeLife

Periods don’t always go inside quotation marks. It depends whether (not “whether or not”) the content inside the quotes is a full sentence said by someone that is being reiterated. In the context that Sue used them, I believe her construct with the period outside is correct. I do have doubts about the propriety of Think’s dash in his final sentence. Discuss. haha


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The only time the period comes after the quotation mark is if there's a citation that follows. That's it. End of story...unless I want to add ellipses to include an addendum.

And, yes—there are multiple issues with Sue's grammar, along with most others' on, well, almost every forum in America because they're mostly informal. As an important person once said, "ain't nobody got time for that."

Now, how about we get back to lambasting me for my VK comments?

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[winni83]

Here is a solution to the VK greeter “problem”. VK hires the Woodshed manager who in my opinion is obsequious to an extreme as the greeter. What could possibly go wrong? 😃

[phoenix]

My answer is simpler if you don't like the restaurant go somewhere else

[ACME on the Broads]

Best entry ever on Winnipesaukee.com!

Yup, hire Greg; Mr. Personality, Mr. Charisma, and Mr. Miserable to be the VK's greeter and it's a guarantee you'll destroy an icon.