What's up with Love Bites?

breathe easy · 10-31-2009, 11:28 AM

I've heard that Love Bites is closed and the web site seems to be down. Are they closed for the season or for good?

Newbiesaukee · 10-31-2009, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by breathe easy

I've heard that Love Bites is closed and the web site seems to be down. Are they closed for the season or for good?

I had heard for good.

Argie's Wife · 10-31-2009, 06:03 PM

Say it isn't so...

I loved the cake Darcy brought to the last Forum Fest... I hope they aren't closed....

luvmypups · 11-06-2009, 03:36 PM

I HEARD she claimed bankruptcy and the business is closed for good.That's what I was told, so I'm passing it along, I do not think you'll see her opening up again but who knows I guess

tis · 11-06-2009, 06:33 PM

A while back I saw in the Registry Review that she had financial problems.

LoveBitesPastryShop · 11-06-2009, 07:47 PM

Hello Everyone,

To answer your question Love Bites is in fact closed for good, a choice we gladly made of our own volition. It has been an experience that we will never forget, some of it wonderful, and some…well not so much. We met a lot of amazing people that we will truly miss. We also learned a great deal from this experience, both from the good and the bad that we will take with us and use in the future to our benefit. As far as what we are doing now, my handsome husband and I have been given an incredible opportunity in a different area that we are very excited about taking advantage of. We will be happily moving there at the end of this school year. The Lakes Region is a beautiful area to visit and enjoy, but it is a very difficult place to make a living or have a life, more so for people like us who are truly “city people” at heart. We do however very much look forward to returning to the Lakes area in the summer months and being one of those annoying tourist families all the locals complain about.

With that I can not say enough thanks to all the wonderful people who have supported us over the past few years. It truly has been a pleasure working with you.

Best Wishes,
Darcy

Argie's Wife · 11-06-2009, 09:07 PM

darcy & hubby -

Thanks for the note and answering our questions.

I wish you both every good success!

JupiterMackem · 11-06-2009, 09:52 PM

Good luck to Darcy and family in all of your future endeavors.
I don't suppose you could leave us your recipe book?

Mr. V · 11-07-2009, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by LoveBitesPastryShop

The Lakes Region is a beautiful area to visit and enjoy, but it is a very difficult place to make a living or have a life, more so for people like us who are truly “city people” at heart. We do however very much look forward to returning to the Lakes area in the summer months and being one of those annoying tourist families all the locals complain about.

Ain't it the truth.

New Hampshire may not be as hardscrabble as it once was, but with a small population base it is tougher to succeed than at many metropolitan areas.

My family moved there from out of state, sought careers, and are happy, but it would never have worked for me: not enough people to support my chosen vocation.

Which is a shame, really: a beautiful place with very nice people: just not enough of them (which is probably why it is still a nice place to visit).

Good luck, and remember, there's always room for a great pastry shop in Portland (Oregon, that is).

robmac · 11-07-2009, 01:12 PM

Or even part of it.

Seeker · 11-07-2009, 02:19 PM

Unfortunately for me everytime we stopped by on our way home from Quayside you were closed so we never got to sample your great pastries. Probably a good thing for my waistline. Again, best of luck to you and yours.

webmaster · 11-08-2009, 08:53 PM

I'll always remember Darcy for creating this fantastic cake for ForumFest V. Good luck and we're sad to see you go.

SIKSUKR · 11-09-2009, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by webmaster

I'll always remember Darcy for creating this fantastic cake for ForumFest V. Good luck and we're sad to see you go.

I liked the version with my face on the screen!

Nadia · 11-17-2009, 10:17 PM

Awww Darcy I'm so sad to hear that! Yet at the same time you have a new opportunity and that's great. I wish you and your husband the best of luck. It is definately difficult to earn a good, steady living around here, and I hear you on the "city at heart" part! I truly do wish you the best, but I am truly dismayed I will never have another piece of chocolate suicide cake, or creme brulee from Love Bites...I really want to cry!

10-31-2009, 11:28 AM	#1
breathe easy Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 98 Thanks: 7 Thanked 23 Times in 9 Posts	What's up with Love Bites? I've heard that Love Bites is closed and the web site seems to be down. Are they closed for the season or for good?

11-06-2009, 09:52 PM	#8
JupiterMackem Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 11 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Good Luck Good luck to Darcy and family in all of your future endeavors. I don't suppose you could leave us your recipe book?

11-07-2009, 02:19 PM	#11
Seeker Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Effingham Posts: 408 Thanks: 37 Thanked 19 Times in 15 Posts	Best of luck Unfortunately for me everytime we stopped by on our way home from Quayside you were closed so we never got to sample your great pastries. Probably a good thing for my waistline. Again, best of luck to you and yours.

10-31-2009, 06:03 PM	#3
Argie's Wife Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Alton Posts: 1,908 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 533 Thanked 579 Times in 260 Posts	Say it isn't so... I loved the cake Darcy brought to the last Forum Fest... I hope they aren't closed....

11-06-2009, 03:36 PM	#4
luvmypups Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 87 Thanks: 10 Thanked 15 Times in 5 Posts	I HEARD she claimed bankruptcy and the business is closed for good.That's what I was told, so I'm passing it along, I do not think you'll see her opening up again but who knows I guess

11-06-2009, 06:33 PM	#5
tis Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 6,681 Thanks: 750 Thanked 1,446 Times in 1,004 Posts	A while back I saw in the Registry Review that she had financial problems.

11-06-2009, 07:47 PM	#6
LoveBitesPastryShop Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 20 Thanks: 4 Thanked 34 Times in 4 Posts	Hello Everyone, To answer your question Love Bites is in fact closed for good, a choice we gladly made of our own volition. It has been an experience that we will never forget, some of it wonderful, and some…well not so much. We met a lot of amazing people that we will truly miss. We also learned a great deal from this experience, both from the good and the bad that we will take with us and use in the future to our benefit. As far as what we are doing now, my handsome husband and I have been given an incredible opportunity in a different area that we are very excited about taking advantage of. We will be happily moving there at the end of this school year. The Lakes Region is a beautiful area to visit and enjoy, but it is a very difficult place to make a living or have a life, more so for people like us who are truly “city people” at heart. We do however very much look forward to returning to the Lakes area in the summer months and being one of those annoying tourist families all the locals complain about. With that I can not say enough thanks to all the wonderful people who have supported us over the past few years. It truly has been a pleasure working with you. Best Wishes, Darcy

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11-17-2009, 10:17 PM	#14
Nadia Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Laconia/Vegas/Florida Posts: 160 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 24 Thanked 19 Times in 10 Posts	Awww Darcy I'm so sad to hear that! Yet at the same time you have a new opportunity and that's great. I wish you and your husband the best of luck. It is definately difficult to earn a good, steady living around here, and I hear you on the "city at heart" part! I truly do wish you the best, but I am truly dismayed I will never have another piece of chocolate suicide cake, or creme brulee from Love Bites...I really want to cry!