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Old 03-16-2013, 12:47 PM   #1
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There are indeed many positive changes going on at 'the restaurant' and the next two weeks closed will be well worth the wait.
In addition to kitchen repairs and spring cleaning, among the biggest news is that Kirk Daniels has joined the team bringing his years of experience (4yrs/Bald Peak, 12yrs/The Woodshed) to the food service and will be working along with current chef Nick McGuire (who was the original chef at the opening in 2009 and is responsible for many of the favorite menu items) starting.
Sadly, Lydia's Meeting House did not work out in the space next door, so it has opened up the opportunity for expansion and will become the pub side of 'the restaurant' when it all reopens in early April.

I have not been to this restaurant but I am looking forward to coming when you re-open. I have been enjoying Kirk's cooking for year's and I'm sure he has not lost his touch with a peice of beef. I think he will be a great addition to your staff. I'm sure it will be worth the drive.
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Old 03-16-2013, 07:41 PM   #2
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It is true that Kirk Daniels formerly of The Woodshed will be the evecutive chef at The Restaurant. It is not uncommon for restaurants to close in the area for a few weeks for spring cleaning and updating in March. It is a very quiet time in the area. I have enjoyed The Restaurant the times that I have gone, but now I looking forward to going back and enjoying Kirk's food again. As for Billy Bob's comment about the Woodshed "landing on the forcloser block" do you know for a fact that it was because of the food quality, or was there other circumstances that you weren't aware of. I feel it is tacky to speculate about someone's hardship. Kirk is an amazing chef with a great reputation. Congrats to him and all The Restaurant staff. I look forward to going in again as soon as it reopens!!!
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Old 03-16-2013, 08:00 PM   #3
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We've been there a few times, and I'm sure hoping that with the planned changes that they continue to have their "Baked Hummus with Deep Fried Chips." Oh my, it is sooooooo delicious!!!1
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Old 03-18-2013, 07:28 PM   #4
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It is true that Kirk Daniels formerly of The Woodshed will be the evecutive chef at The Restaurant. It is not uncommon for restaurants to close in the area for a few weeks for spring cleaning and updating in March. It is a very quiet time in the area. I have enjoyed The Restaurant the times that I have gone, but now I looking forward to going back and enjoying Kirk's food again. As for Billy Bob's comment about the Woodshed "landing on the forcloser block" do you know for a fact that it was because of the food quality, or was there other circumstances that you weren't aware of. I feel it is tacky to speculate about someone's hardship. Kirk is an amazing chef with a great reputation. Congrats to him and all The Restaurant staff. I look forward to going in again as soon as it reopens!!!
"Tacky" is not the worst thing I have been accused of being. But please do a LITTLE research before you question the reason the Woodshed went under. It is and has been one of the nicest spots on the lake. Take a look at yelp and last years posts on the forum and it's very clear why folks stopped going , food and service. You will also see that the new folks have it together and the Woodshed is back.
The good news is you will be able to get in with no problem , the number of people trying to find the wood sheds old staff will probably be limited .
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Old 03-18-2013, 08:00 PM   #5
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Let's not have this discussion devolve into an unpleasant discussion. There is plenty of room in the area for many restaurants, and everyone is entitled to his or her favorite, or not so favorite, but I hate to see the commentary become negative. People need to make their own decisions based on what they like, what they experience, and how they are treated.
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It is true that Kirk Daniels formerly of The Woodshed will be the evecutive chef at The Restaurant. It is not uncommon for restaurants to close in the area for a few weeks for spring cleaning and updating in March. It is a very quiet time in the area. I have enjoyed The Restaurant the times that I have gone, but now I looking forward to going back and enjoying Kirk's food again. As for Billy Bob's comment about the Woodshed "landing on the forcloser block" do you know for a fact that it was because of the food quality, or was there other circumstances that you weren't aware of. I feel it is tacky to speculate about someone's hardship. Kirk is an amazing chef with a great reputation. Congrats to him and all The Restaurant staff. I look forward to going in again as soon as it reopens!!!
You are on to something about the general public may not know all the circumstances around the Woodshed going up for auction. However, it does not change the fact that Kirk was at the helm when the ship went down. I do wish Kirk and The Restaurant well and hope they can turn things around.
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