The Woodshed

JDeere · 08-27-2013, 05:38 PM

The dictionary defines outstanding to mean:

a : standing out from a group : conspicuous
b : marked by eminence and distinction

If anyone really thinks the woodshed in its prime was outstanding then I do not know how you would define a truly great restaurant. Would that be "super outstanding?"

The woodshed (early and mid 90's or so) was never was outstanding but it was good, atmosphere was fun and it was consistent. No, as I said I have not been back for years and I was hoping someone might write a cogent reply that might encourage me to try again BUT sorry I cannot relate folks that define a big mac being outstanding.

No restaurant in the lake region earns the distinction of being outstanding. Some are better than others but few would do so well in a more competitive environment. So, my point was to ask for more realistic reviews in the hope that someone might be have the ability to do so. Although I did think Newbie at least tried to get the essence of my question.

wifi · 08-27-2013, 07:08 PM

I'm one that can't afford to go out very often, but when I do (usually my birthday), I frequent the woodshed because I like it. I don't know what superlative that qualifies for....

Winnisquamguy · 08-27-2013, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by JDeere

No restaurant in the lake region earns the distinction of being outstanding.

I think you're wrong O's Steak & Seafood in Laconia is an outstanding restaurant!! And with the head chef and the owner of O's being the new owners of the Woodshed I would be expecting that place to be right near the top very soon if not already there.The other restaurant that comes to my mine is Ledge Water Steak House in Bristol it is excellent!

SIKSUKR · 08-28-2013, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by JDeere

The dictionary defines outstanding to mean:

a : standing out from a group : conspicuous
b : marked by eminence and distinction

If anyone really thinks the woodshed in its prime was outstanding then I do not know how you would define a truly great restaurant.
No restaurant in the lake region earns the distinction of being outstanding.

The dictionary defines opinion as:
o·pin·ion
noun: opinion; plural noun: opinions

a view or judgment formed about something, not necessarily based on fact or knowledge.
"I'm writing to voice my opinion on an issue of great importance"
synonyms:
belief, judgment, thought(s), (way of) thinking, mind, (point of) view, viewpoint, outlook, attitude, stance, position, perspective, persuasion, standpoint;

Get over yourself.Different people have different viewpoints.

Mr. V · 08-28-2013, 10:55 AM

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Get over yourself.Different people have different viewpoints.

Nobody questions the right of someone to opine that a restaurant is "outstanding."

The question is: as compared to what?

Big Fish in a Small Pond?

Small Fish in a Big Pond?

JDeere · 08-29-2013, 07:28 AM

Anyone that needs to get personal over comments made on this forum over what outstanding means has an emotional problem...the need to lash out personally reflects upon your character and not mine.

I least appreciate that you understand that your opinion has no basis in fact or reality and that I was simply trying to point out that the over zealous Woodshed reviews that were over the top with praise or criticism needed to be dismissed since the truthful or sincere reviews were not at the 2 extremes. Not sure why that is hard for you to understand but it appears that is the case.

JDeere · 08-29-2013, 08:09 AM

Ok, so I went back and tried it again.

Based on a 4 star point system with with 4 stars being excellent:

Greeting by hostess *1/2 Yikes, we waited almost 5 minutes for a person to seat us. Place was not busy and there was a person at the station who told us she would be back soon. Not a big deal but had it been crowded it might have been.

Food *** Everything was good. Nothing over the top but it seemed as good as it every was. One member of group felt his prime rib was overcooked, and one member complained the baked potato was undercooked but all in all...good.

Service *** Service again was good, she was attentive and I think did her best.

Atmosphere *** Again good. It was not busy and one could carry on a conversation without ease.

All in all I would agree that the Woodshed is back to where it use to be and that is a good thing for all of us.

MJM · 08-29-2013, 02:29 PM

I find this board to be outstanding. I think all you posters are outstanding. Looking up definitions in the dictionary to try to justify a post? Yup...outstanding!

08-27-2013, 05:38 PM	#1
JDeere Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 295 Thanks: 74 Thanked 52 Times in 25 Posts	marked by eminence and distinction The dictionary defines outstanding to mean: a : standing out from a group : conspicuous b : marked by eminence and distinction If anyone really thinks the woodshed in its prime was outstanding then I do not know how you would define a truly great restaurant. Would that be "super outstanding?" The woodshed (early and mid 90's or so) was never was outstanding but it was good, atmosphere was fun and it was consistent. No, as I said I have not been back for years and I was hoping someone might write a cogent reply that might encourage me to try again BUT sorry I cannot relate folks that define a big mac being outstanding. No restaurant in the lake region earns the distinction of being outstanding. Some are better than others but few would do so well in a more competitive environment. So, my point was to ask for more realistic reviews in the hope that someone might be have the ability to do so. Although I did think Newbie at least tried to get the essence of my question.

08-29-2013, 07:28 AM	#6
JDeere Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 295 Thanks: 74 Thanked 52 Times in 25 Posts	Siskur Anyone that needs to get personal over comments made on this forum over what outstanding means has an emotional problem...the need to lash out personally reflects upon your character and not mine. I least appreciate that you understand that your opinion has no basis in fact or reality and that I was simply trying to point out that the over zealous Woodshed reviews that were over the top with praise or criticism needed to be dismissed since the truthful or sincere reviews were not at the 2 extremes. Not sure why that is hard for you to understand but it appears that is the case.

08-29-2013, 08:09 AM	#7
JDeere Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 295 Thanks: 74 Thanked 52 Times in 25 Posts	Woodshed review Ok, so I went back and tried it again. Based on a 4 star point system with with 4 stars being excellent: Greeting by hostess 1/2 Yikes, we waited almost 5 minutes for a person to seat us. Place was not busy and there was a person at the station who told us she would be back soon. Not a big deal but had it been crowded it might have been. Food Everything was good. Nothing over the top but it seemed as good as it every was. One member of group felt his prime rib was overcooked, and one member complained the baked potato was undercooked but all in all...good. Service * Service again was good, she was attentive and I think did her best. Atmosphere *** Again good. It was not busy and one could carry on a conversation without ease. All in all I would agree that the Woodshed is back to where it use to be and that is a good thing for all of us.

08-27-2013, 07:08 PM	#2
wifi Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Lakes Region Posts: 1,321 Thanks: 282 Thanked 287 Times in 169 Posts	I'm one that can't afford to go out very often, but when I do (usually my birthday), I frequent the woodshed because I like it. I don't know what superlative that qualifies for....

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08-29-2013, 02:29 PM	#8
MJM Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 262 Thanks: 0 Thanked 23 Times in 11 Posts	I find this board to be outstanding. I think all you posters are outstanding. Looking up definitions in the dictionary to try to justify a post? Yup...outstanding!