Your food for thought ideas are needed

donnamatrix · 10-21-2010, 11:40 AM

Hi AKADQ: I work in Meredith, and truly miss the Lakeshore Deli!!! You always had good mix of everything. I don't think the property is big enough for a sports bar or something like Patrick's ... it's a small spot. But think about this: the place in Laconia near Shaw's - Jon's Sandwich Shop - now run by different folks than original owner, but their sandwiches ROCK!!!! They are fairly priced, good sized and yummy. They now also sell meals to go (heat at home). Actually, why not go back to the Lakeshore Deli scenario? The grub was really good!!

winniplayhouse · 10-21-2010, 11:50 AM

A suggestion if you are doing a take-out lunch type place. Whatever you decide as the main focus, how about a make-your-own salad bar? I was so excited when Hannaford was being built because I thought it would be a convenient place to run in to grab a salad but they didn't put in a salad bar. I know I would drop my kid off at Inter-Lakes and stop in to make a salad before I went to work...

dpg · 10-21-2010, 12:09 PM

The LR needs a Five Guys, they rock. Strictly healthy eaters need not comment.

john60ri · 10-21-2010, 12:31 PM

Just had a great idea! Down here in RI we have New York System hot weiners. Next to pizza, the greatest fast food on earth! You folks up there need a weiner joint!

RI Swamp Yankee · 10-21-2010, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by john60ri

... You folks up there need a weiner joint!

AKA Bellybusters!

gimme 3 all the way

RI Swamp Yankee · 10-21-2010, 01:58 PM

Franken Sundae

phoenix · 10-21-2010, 03:30 PM

a twin of the original waldo Peppers would be great. good sandwiches, great lobster rolls and maybe an occasional guest appearance by Pepper herself. A place like that would be great there

john60ri · 10-21-2010, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by RI Swamp Yankee

AKA Bellybusters!

gimme 3 all the way

Yeah, baby! Now you're talkin'!

Pineedles · 10-21-2010, 09:41 PM

A NY deli like Reins in Vernon CT, With sadndwichs/freshers to match the best you can get in NY. Out of this world sandwiches.

kauriel · 10-21-2010, 11:42 PM

If you plan to offer sandwiches and/or seafood I would suggest offering lobster rolls with choice of butter, plain, or mayo lobster filling with options to add celery, cucumbers (diced like at Summer Shack!), lettuce, etc.

If you want to go the seafood route, Summer Shack seems to have a good model because it is always busy whenever I've been there! http://www.summershackrestaurant.com...enu%202010.pdf

Greene's Basin Girl · 10-22-2010, 01:55 AM

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Originally Posted by kauriel

If you plan to offer sandwiches and/or seafood I would suggest offering lobster rolls with choice of butter, plain, or mayo lobster filling with options to add celery, cucumbers (diced like at Summer Shack!), lettuce, etc.

If you want to go the seafood route, Summer Shack seems to have a good model because it is always busy whenever I've been there! http://www.summershackrestaurant.com...enu%202010.pdf

Meals to go ( that you can heat at home) would be my choice also.

SteveA · 10-22-2010, 06:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Pineedles

A NY deli like Reins in Vernon CT, With sadndwichs/freshers to match the best you can get in NY. Out of this world sandwiches.

A real New York style deli. Great idea.

I never miss a chance to stop at Rein's. The place is awesome.
http://vernon.reinsdeli.com/ordereze/default.aspx

The only New York style deli that that I like more is in NJ at Exit 10.
Harold's. http://www.haroldsfamousdeli.com/

Lucky1 · 10-22-2010, 07:02 AM

I think a sports bar would be a great asset to Meredith. I do not know what you need for size but that sure sounds appealing. Make the food like a 99 restaurant if you know what that is. Have some healthy dishes along with the other favorites and have a salad bar. Both young and old people today are eating more healthy foods and less fat today. Good luck in whatever you try. I was never in the old Deli and most of that time, I did not know it was there so signage is important. Would you have alcohol? I don't drink but that would bring in more people I would think.

I am not sure why places close so early in our area of the lakes region in season. I would think that if you can stay open a bit later and have people who would like to be there later, that might give you a bit more business. Eight o'clock seems too early to me. I came up with a friend this summer and was amazed to find that nothing but the Italian place in Mills Falls (with VERY LOUD MUSIC) was open at nine o'clock during the week???

Shore Driver · 10-22-2010, 09:28 AM

Lucky1, Giuseppe's bar is the best evidence that Meredith needs a sports bar. It's usually packed and has a TV, but...its just not a sports bar.

Pam · 10-22-2010, 01:43 PM

That would be fabulous to have another eating establishment at that site! I've missed the deli ever since it closed.

That location seems really too tight for a regular restaurant, but could offer muffins and other breakfast baked goods, gourmet sandwiches, or light meals. Either Mexican style burritos/wraps or lobster rolls would be great, too.

How about having a comfortable sitting area inside, similar to the Village Perk with wireless internet available where people could hang out? It's such a great place to look out at the lake while having coffee, or lunch, or an early supper. Good luck with whatever you plan! I hope to be a loyal customer!

Island Girl · 10-22-2010, 03:30 PM

Things to go that are fresh, delicious and can be taken on the boat.

robmac · 10-23-2010, 08:29 AM

My vote is a great place for deli,easy to take on the boat and for on the run. Can't wait to see your choice.

no-engine · 10-23-2010, 09:05 AM

Reviving the theme of "lake shore deli" would be great. People continue to ask about the salads to go, which were in the original spot now bank owned. Remember the Rouvalis name, and the view south down bay? For a while two ladies owned it, and appeared to do well, in empty building.
Combine with the themes that the deli/restaurant which was once on Main Street where Karen/Barry's is now - name slips me, but Steve owner. They had great following for take-out sandwiches & lunches.
Maybe also work on theme of Mexican - mexicali corner.

Work on the themes of "lake side", the "view", etc. I remember people going to park benches along Lake, right across Pleasant Street. Is any of that available? Capitalize on what is right there. There are lots of working people within walking distance, including the public boat docks. The bank's office building is new since deli closed. Do other market or pharmacy employees eat there?

I, also, anticipated a Hannaford's salad bar, but I see that the store is too small to dedicate salad bar space, like other Hannaford's. Side note: [Which of the two new Laconia spots either side of Hathaway House, has people with gray vehicles who park backwards?]

It is a shame to have recent short lived businesses in that corner spot, Route 25 and Pleasant Street. State/Town have made the intersection more efficient for vehicles.

10-21-2010, 11:40 AM	#1
donnamatrix Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Moultonboro Posts: 833 Thanks: 24 Thanked 258 Times in 120 Posts	Something like Jon's in Laconia? Hi AKADQ: I work in Meredith, and truly miss the Lakeshore Deli!!! You always had good mix of everything. I don't think the property is big enough for a sports bar or something like Patrick's ... it's a small spot. But think about this: the place in Laconia near Shaw's - Jon's Sandwich Shop - now run by different folks than original owner, but their sandwiches ROCK!!!! They are fairly priced, good sized and yummy. They now also sell meals to go (heat at home). Actually, why not go back to the Lakeshore Deli scenario? The grub was really good!!

10-21-2010, 12:31 PM	#4
john60ri Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pawtucket RI Posts: 146 Thanks: 1 Thanked 22 Times in 16 Posts	Weiners! Just had a great idea! Down here in RI we have New York System hot weiners. Next to pizza, the greatest fast food on earth! You folks up there need a weiner joint!

10-21-2010, 01:58 PM	#6
RI Swamp Yankee Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: North Kingstown RI Posts: 688 Thanks: 143 Thanked 83 Times in 55 Posts	Franken Sundae __________________ Gene ~ aka "another RI Swamp Yankee"

10-21-2010, 03:30 PM	#7
phoenix Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: phoenix and moultonboro Posts: 1,562 Thanks: 63 Thanked 276 Times in 194 Posts	a twin of the original waldo Peppers would be great. good sandwiches, great lobster rolls and maybe an occasional guest appearance by Pepper herself. A place like that would be great there __________________ it's tough to make predictions specially about the future

10-21-2010, 09:41 PM	#9
Pineedles Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Moultonborough & CT Posts: 2,549 Thanks: 1,074 Thanked 672 Times in 369 Posts	A ny deli A NY deli like Reins in Vernon CT, With sadndwichs/freshers to match the best you can get in NY. Out of this world sandwiches.

10-21-2010, 11:50 AM	#2
winniplayhouse Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 205 Thanks: 32 Thanked 58 Times in 41 Posts	A suggestion if you are doing a take-out lunch type place. Whatever you decide as the main focus, how about a make-your-own salad bar? I was so excited when Hannaford was being built because I thought it would be a convenient place to run in to grab a salad but they didn't put in a salad bar. I know I would drop my kid off at Inter-Lakes and stop in to make a salad before I went to work...

10-21-2010, 12:09 PM	#3
dpg Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 2,618 Thanks: 157 Thanked 235 Times in 172 Posts	The LR needs a Five Guys, they rock. Strictly healthy eaters need not comment.

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10-21-2010, 11:42 PM	#10
kauriel Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Laconia, N. MA Posts: 290 Thanks: 119 Thanked 62 Times in 44 Posts	If you plan to offer sandwiches and/or seafood I would suggest offering lobster rolls with choice of butter, plain, or mayo lobster filling with options to add celery, cucumbers (diced like at Summer Shack!), lettuce, etc. If you want to go the seafood route, Summer Shack seems to have a good model because it is always busy whenever I've been there! http://www.summershackrestaurant.com...enu%202010.pdf

10-22-2010, 07:02 AM	#13
Lucky1 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Moultonborough and FL Posts: 459 Thanks: 318 Thanked 123 Times in 53 Posts	I think a sports bar would be a great asset to Meredith. I do not know what you need for size but that sure sounds appealing. Make the food like a 99 restaurant if you know what that is. Have some healthy dishes along with the other favorites and have a salad bar. Both young and old people today are eating more healthy foods and less fat today. Good luck in whatever you try. I was never in the old Deli and most of that time, I did not know it was there so signage is important. Would you have alcohol? I don't drink but that would bring in more people I would think. I am not sure why places close so early in our area of the lakes region in season. I would think that if you can stay open a bit later and have people who would like to be there later, that might give you a bit more business. Eight o'clock seems too early to me. I came up with a friend this summer and was amazed to find that nothing but the Italian place in Mills Falls (with VERY LOUD MUSIC) was open at nine o'clock during the week???

10-22-2010, 09:28 AM	#14
Shore Driver Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tolland CT Posts: 194 Thanks: 20 Thanked 31 Times in 25 Posts	Lucky1, Giuseppe's bar is the best evidence that Meredith needs a sports bar. It's usually packed and has a TV, but...its just not a sports bar.

10-22-2010, 01:43 PM	#15
Pam Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 66 Thanks: 22 Thanked 59 Times in 23 Posts	That would be fabulous to have another eating establishment at that site! I've missed the deli ever since it closed. That location seems really too tight for a regular restaurant, but could offer muffins and other breakfast baked goods, gourmet sandwiches, or light meals. Either Mexican style burritos/wraps or lobster rolls would be great, too. How about having a comfortable sitting area inside, similar to the Village Perk with wireless internet available where people could hang out? It's such a great place to look out at the lake while having coffee, or lunch, or an early supper. Good luck with whatever you plan! I hope to be a loyal customer!

10-22-2010, 03:30 PM	#16
Island Girl Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Central MA Posts: 2,356 Thanks: 18 Thanked 574 Times in 181 Posts	Food that is fast, but not "fast food" Things to go that are fresh, delicious and can be taken on the boat. __________________ Island Girl ....... Make Lemonade

10-23-2010, 08:29 AM	#17
robmac Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Nashua,Meredith Posts: 951 Thanks: 213 Thanked 106 Times in 81 Posts	My vote is a great place for deli,easy to take on the boat and for on the run. Can't wait to see your choice.

10-23-2010, 09:05 AM	#18
no-engine Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: West side Winnipesaukee, Lakes Region Posts: 516 Thanks: 20 Thanked 52 Times in 40 Posts	Reviving the theme of "lake shore deli" would be great. People continue to ask about the salads to go, which were in the original spot now bank owned. Remember the Rouvalis name, and the view south down bay? For a while two ladies owned it, and appeared to do well, in empty building. Combine with the themes that the deli/restaurant which was once on Main Street where Karen/Barry's is now - name slips me, but Steve owner. They had great following for take-out sandwiches & lunches. Maybe also work on theme of Mexican - mexicali corner. Work on the themes of "lake side", the "view", etc. I remember people going to park benches along Lake, right across Pleasant Street. Is any of that available? Capitalize on what is right there. There are lots of working people within walking distance, including the public boat docks. The bank's office building is new since deli closed. Do other market or pharmacy employees eat there? I, also, anticipated a Hannaford's salad bar, but I see that the store is too small to dedicate salad bar space, like other Hannaford's. Side note: [Which of the two new Laconia spots either side of Hathaway House, has people with gray vehicles who park backwards?] It is a shame to have recent short lived businesses in that corner spot, Route 25 and Pleasant Street. State/Town have made the intersection more efficient for vehicles.