Kalliope's

phoenix · 02-19-2007, 03:41 PM

i guess the positive is you can get all your shopping done with one trip off the lake

snowbird · 02-19-2007, 04:09 PM

I agree the location is not the best, especially from the standpoint of safety and congestion. I'd rather see a Walgreen's in Gilford. On the other hand, they have not had a store in the Lakes Region before this and, as a customer of theirs in the off-season, I will appreciate

having prescriptions filled at their new location rather than Manchester or Keene. Yeah, yeah, I could be going to CVS just as well, but that is another story.

Pepper · 02-20-2007, 10:37 AM

As much as I'm saddened to lose this wonderful restaurant, I have to say I can certainly understand why. Running one restaurant is tough work, running two is a truly daunting task! They do a truly outstanding job, and run their business in the truest sense of the phrase "family business". It ain't easy, believe me.

I can't blame them at all for selling to the highest bidder - that's simply smart business sense. Who in their right mind would sell their property to the lowest? They worked VERY hard to purchase that property, and maintain a successful business there, and deserve to reap their reward for those efforts.

The area around Exit 20 is changed forever, and nothing is going to stop the growth there. Even if another restaurant went into that space, there's no guarantee that the new owner wouldn't soon sell to a high-bidding corporation. Change is inevitable, and our beloved, peaceful lakes region is indeed changing. We will surely miss the great food and service at Kalliope's, but I can't say as I would have done things any differently if I were in their shoes.

SIKSUKR · 02-21-2007, 10:26 AM

Oh please Pepper don't sell to the highest bidder.Call me and I'll offer 1 dollar more to keep Waldos going.Wait,that would make me the highest bidder.Oh,you know what I mean.Waldo could still run it with Pepper making the occasional hugging appearance!

Waterbaby · 02-25-2007, 09:55 PM

Hi Pepper........ I have to say I agree with you, it was definitely good business sense. I never had the pleasure of dining there but I remember when it was Oliver's, and even then it seemed to me the restaurant building itself was getting "lost" amongst the retail stores. To me, people seem to go to that area for the shopping "experience" and are not really there for a dining experience other than one of the fast food places to re-fuel for more shopping and grabbing the bargains. Unfortunately, the region is changing as you said, along with North Conway and other areas which used to have their own charm -- let's hope Meredith doesn't head down that route, or the Lincoln area, or any of the others which still remain relatively pristine!

SALTYDOG · 02-26-2007, 09:43 AM

I feel that it is too late and Meredith is already gone! To bad it may only have McD's but way to much growth!

redc5 · 04-07-2007, 07:43 PM

drove by there toady, the place looks like it's been gutted

MaidenCove07 · 04-10-2007, 06:37 PM

Guess I didn't make it up there in time to enjoy one last wonderful meal.
I hope the cook who came up with all those great specials finds a great employer...and I hear about it when s/he does!

Weirs guy · 04-11-2007, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by MaidenCove07

Guess I didn't make it up there in time to enjoy one last wonderful meal.
I hope the cook who came up with all those great specials finds a great employer...and I hear about it when s/he does!

Ahh, your in luck. The Red Blazer in Concord (Manchester St.) is owned by the same people and has a very similar menu, so you may be able to find the same wonderful meals there!

beancover · 04-11-2007, 08:16 PM

It is too late. Meredith is definately going the way of Tilton. As long as people think it is ok and necessary for places like Walmart and Home Depot and Staples and all the other huge chain stores to mark their territory every 20 miles, then it will always be too late. We live in a world where it is more important to be able to get a super-sized biggie french fry within five minutes of walking out the door, than it is to realize that we live in one of the most beautiful places in the country. At least we used to. So long, Kaliope's.

moose tracks · 07-15-2007, 08:57 PM

The former Calliope's/Oliver's Restaurant has been leveled and removed, just an open corner for now...waiting for the Walgreens.

02-19-2007, 03:41 PM	#1
phoenix Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: phoenix and moultonboro Posts: 1,561 Thanks: 61 Thanked 276 Times in 194 Posts	i guess the positive is you can get all your shopping done with one trip off the lake __________________ it's tough to make predictions specially about the future

02-19-2007, 04:09 PM	#2
snowbird Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Gilford Islander Posts: 55 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post	New Walgreen's I agree the location is not the best, especially from the standpoint of safety and congestion. I'd rather see a Walgreen's in Gilford. On the other hand, they have not had a store in the Lakes Region before this and, as a customer of theirs in the off-season, I will appreciate having prescriptions filled at their new location rather than Manchester or Keene. Yeah, yeah, I could be going to CVS just as well, but that is another story.

02-20-2007, 10:37 AM	#3
Pepper Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Laconia, NH Posts: 1,284 Thanks: 409 Thanked 155 Times in 40 Posts	As much as I'm saddened to lose this wonderful restaurant, I have to say I can certainly understand why. Running one restaurant is tough work, running two is a truly daunting task! They do a truly outstanding job, and run their business in the truest sense of the phrase "family business". It ain't easy, believe me. I can't blame them at all for selling to the highest bidder - that's simply smart business sense. Who in their right mind would sell their property to the lowest? They worked VERY hard to purchase that property, and maintain a successful business there, and deserve to reap their reward for those efforts. The area around Exit 20 is changed forever, and nothing is going to stop the growth there. Even if another restaurant went into that space, there's no guarantee that the new owner wouldn't soon sell to a high-bidding corporation. Change is inevitable, and our beloved, peaceful lakes region is indeed changing. We will surely miss the great food and service at Kalliope's, but I can't say as I would have done things any differently if I were in their shoes. __________________ Never waste time lamenting what was. Simply celebrate what is! Last edited by Pepper; 02-20-2007 at 10:39 AM. Reason: correct grammatical error

02-21-2007, 10:26 AM	#4
SIKSUKR Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,075 Thanks: 215 Thanked 903 Times in 509 Posts	Oh please Pepper don't sell to the highest bidder.Call me and I'll offer 1 dollar more to keep Waldos going.Wait,that would make me the highest bidder.Oh,you know what I mean.Waldo could still run it with Pepper making the occasional hugging appearance! __________________ SIKSUKR

02-25-2007, 09:55 PM	#5
Waterbaby Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Kensington, NH and Paugus Bay Marina Posts: 656 Thanks: 323 Thanked 17 Times in 13 Posts	Have to agree........... Hi Pepper........ I have to say I agree with you, it was definitely good business sense. I never had the pleasure of dining there but I remember when it was Oliver's, and even then it seemed to me the restaurant building itself was getting "lost" amongst the retail stores. To me, people seem to go to that area for the shopping "experience" and are not really there for a dining experience other than one of the fast food places to re-fuel for more shopping and grabbing the bargains. Unfortunately, the region is changing as you said, along with North Conway and other areas which used to have their own charm -- let's hope Meredith doesn't head down that route, or the Lincoln area, or any of the others which still remain relatively pristine! __________________ On the boat is always waterfront!

02-26-2007, 09:43 AM	#6
SALTYDOG Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	to late I feel that it is too late and Meredith is already gone! To bad it may only have McD's but way to much growth!

04-07-2007, 07:43 PM	#7
redc5 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Gilford NH Posts: 64 Thanks: 4 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	drove by there toady, the place looks like it's been gutted

04-10-2007, 06:37 PM	#8
MaidenCove07 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Manchester in Winter, Weirs Beach in Summer & Fall Posts: 132 Thanks: 29 Thanked 17 Times in 7 Posts	Another one bites the dust! Guess I didn't make it up there in time to enjoy one last wonderful meal. I hope the cook who came up with all those great specials finds a great employer...and I hear about it when s/he does!

04-11-2007, 08:16 PM	#10
beancover Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 28 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Too late... It is too late. Meredith is definately going the way of Tilton. As long as people think it is ok and necessary for places like Walmart and Home Depot and Staples and all the other huge chain stores to mark their territory every 20 miles, then it will always be too late. We live in a world where it is more important to be able to get a super-sized biggie french fry within five minutes of walking out the door, than it is to realize that we live in one of the most beautiful places in the country. At least we used to. So long, Kaliope's.

07-15-2007, 08:57 PM	#11
moose tracks Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Loudon, Tennessee, foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains Posts: 283 Thanks: 340 Thanked 41 Times in 33 Posts	It's Gone The former Calliope's/Oliver's Restaurant has been leveled and removed, just an open corner for now...waiting for the Walgreens. __________________ Moose Tracks

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