Osteria Poggio

[thinkxingu]

Originally Posted by LakeWinniMom

Has anyone heard anything about the new Italian restaurant coming to what was the former Lavinia's in Center Harbor. I found their fb page and it looks like a planned June 8th opening.

It looks good, but that will make four sit-down Italian restaurants between the Weirs and Center Harbor.

Please list the 4 restaurants you're referring to.

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[Phantom]

Originally Posted by thinkxingu

Please list the 4 restaurants you're referring to.

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off the top of my head I have 3 (maybe 4)

Faro
Lago
Giuseppe's
Fratello's (if you want to stretch the circle a bit)


.

[LakeWinniMom]

Originally Posted by Phantom

off the top of my head I have 3 (maybe 4)

Faro
Lago
Giuseppe's
Fratello's (if you want to stretch the circle a bit)


.

Yes, those three plus the new Osterio Poggio to make four.

[Biggd]

Originally Posted by LakeWinniMom

Yes, those three plus the new Osterio Poggio to make four.

If you're over that end of the lake you really don't want to be going much father than Meredith on a hot summer weekend. That traffic is brutal!

[joey2665]

Originally Posted by LakeWinniMom

Yes, those three plus the new Osterio Poggio to make four.

This restaurant is partially owned by Kevin Halligan from the Local Eatery and Local Butcher in Laconia

[Winnigirl83]

I'm excited that this restaurant is going to re-open with Kevin at the helm. Just curious by the term "partial owner". Do you know who else is going to be involved?

[jetskier]

Hi all,

We were at Local Eatery about a week ago and some of the staff from Local Eatery will be working at Osteria Poggio. They indicated that prices would be somewhat comparable to Local Eatery (on a plated basis) and that the cuisine would be Italian/Italian inspired.

I think that the issue with both Lavinia's and Coe House were that they had trouble maintaining quality and providing differentiation in the market. I am certainly going to try Osteria Poggio when it opens. If it is anything like Local Eatery, it will be a great addition.

Jetskier

[joey2665]

Originally Posted by Winnigirl83

I'm excited that this restaurant is going to re-open with Kevin at the helm. Just curious by the term "partial owner". Do you know who else is going to be involved?

No I don't but my impression is it's a financial partner

[SAMIAM]

Originally Posted by Winnigirl83

I'm excited that this restaurant is going to re-open with Kevin at the helm. Just curious by the term "partial owner". Do you know who else is going to be involved?

Don't know all the details but I do know that Kevin is teaming up with Chef Kaylon Sweet. Kaylon studied Italian Cuisine at APICIUS International School of Hospitality in Florence Italy...also cooked at the James Beard Foundation. He has quite a passion for Italian cooking. They will be making fresh pasta and even have a wood fired oven. Cool stuff going on.

[longislander]

Facebook :

https://www.facebook.com/pg/Osteria-...=page_internal

[MBNeckguy]

Originally Posted by SAMIAM

Don't know all the details but I do know that Kevin is teaming up with Chef Kaylon Sweet. Kaylon studied Italian Cuisine at APICIUS International School of Hospitality in Florence Italy...also cooked at the James Beard Foundation. He has quite a passion for Italian cooking. They will be making fresh pasta and even have a wood fired oven. Cool stuff going on.

I’ve had Kaylon’s food before, he is a very talented Chef, I’m looking forward to the additional boat accessible option for the summer.


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[baygo]

Last night Kevin came by and made it a point to insist I attend a private tasting. After I cleared it with the wife I eagerly attended. Before I elaborate about my dining experience I'd like to make it clear that I am in debt to Kevin because the great job he has done at Laconia local eatery has provided me opportunity to remind my staff that the bar continues to rise and we must rise with it or fall to the wayside.

About the tasting; it was truly amazing. I shared a table with Kevin's wife and her close friend as well as the wife of his partner/pasta making Maestro. The tasting was presented in a tapas service style. I lost count but I think it was somewhere in the neighborhood of 16 consecutive dishes came to the table for us all to taste and share. Again I'm vague on the number but we also had six or seven signature cocktails placed in front of us to complement the dishes. Every Single bite I chewed and sip I swallowed was outstanding. Having said that I'd like to state that when you hear this is an Italian restaurant, you may be in for a bit a surprise. This is not layman Italian food. Kevin has created a menu of spectacular items more likely to be enjoyed by the Italian elite. Everything I ate was so good that I'm sure the elite would return for more.

The restaurant was adequately staffed for this event however concerns in regards to the ability to attract a complete and i competent staff worthy of this food are to be expected. If Kevin is successful in attracting the necessary staff I believe it's a safe bet that Osteria Poggia will easily get its fair share and more of the Center Harbor market.

Best wishes Kevin.

[joey2665]

Originally Posted by baygo

Last night Kevin came by and made it a point to insist I attend a private tasting. After I cleared it with the wife I eagerly attended. Before I elaborate about my dining experience I'd like to make it clear that I am in debt to Kevin because the great job he has done at Laconia local eatery has provided me opportunity to remind my staff that the bar continues to rise and we must rise with it or fall to the wayside.



About the tasting; it was truly amazing. I shared a table with Kevin's wife and her close friend as well as the wife of his partner/pasta making Maestro. The tasting was presented in a tapas service style. I lost count but I think it was somewhere in the neighborhood of 16 consecutive dishes came to the table for us all to taste and share. Again I'm vague on the number but we also had six or seven signature cocktails placed in front of us to complement the dishes. Every Single bite I chewed and sip I swallowed was outstanding. Having said that I'd like to state that when you hear this is an Italian restaurant, you may be in for a bit a surprise. This is not layman Italian food. Kevin has created a menu of spectacular items more likely to be enjoyed by the Italian elite. Everything I ate was so good that I'm sure the elite would return for more.



The restaurant was adequately staffed for this event however concerns in regards to the ability to attract a complete and i competent staff worthy of this food are to be expected. If Kevin is successful in attracting the necessary staff I believe it's a safe bet that Osteria Poggia will easily get its fair share and more of the Center Harbor market.



Best wishes Kevin.

Baygo great review thank you. What were some of the selections that were offered?


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[baygo]

Originally Posted by joey2665

Baygo great review thank you. What were some of the selections that were offered?


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I tasted everything on his menu with the exception of the halibut. We had no room left for dessert. I have to take Leslie and for dessert. Here is the menu https://www.osteriapoggio.com/menu

[joey2665]

Originally Posted by baygo

I tasted everything on his menu with the exception of the halibut. We had no room left for dessert. I have to take Leslie and for dessert. Here is the menu https://www.osteriapoggio.com/menu

Thank you Baygo.


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[Rusty]

Originally Posted by baygo

Last night Kevin came by and made it a point to insist I attend a private tasting. After I cleared it with the wife I eagerly attended. Before I elaborate about my dining experience I'd like to make it clear that I am in debt to Kevin because the great job he has done at Laconia local eatery has provided me opportunity to remind my staff that the bar continues to rise and we must rise with it or fall to the wayside.

About the tasting; it was truly amazing. I shared a table with Kevin's wife and her close friend as well as the wife of his partner/pasta making Maestro. The tasting was presented in a tapas service style. I lost count but I think it was somewhere in the neighborhood of 16 consecutive dishes came to the table for us all to taste and share. Again I'm vague on the number but we also had six or seven signature cocktails placed in front of us to complement the dishes. Every Single bite I chewed and sip I swallowed was outstanding. Having said that I'd like to state that when you hear this is an Italian restaurant, you may be in for a bit a surprise. This is not layman Italian food. Kevin has created a menu of spectacular items more likely to be enjoyed by the Italian elite. Everything I ate was so good that I'm sure the elite would return for more.

The restaurant was adequately staffed for this event however concerns in regards to the ability to attract a complete and i competent staff worthy of this food are to be expected. If Kevin is successful in attracting the necessary staff I believe it's a safe bet that Osteria Poggia will easily get its fair share and more of the Center Harbor market.

Best wishes Kevin.

So Osteria Poggia will only be for the Italian elite, thanks for the warning.. I don't like being turned down at the door.
BTW what is the definition of an Italian elite?

[noreast]

Originally Posted by Rusty

So Osteria Poggia will only be for the Italian elite, thanks for the warning.. I don't like being turned down at the door.
BTW what is the definition of an Italian elite?

La Cosa Nostra, But they don't exist.

[joey2665]

Originally Posted by Rusty

So Osteria Poggia will only be for the Italian elite, thanks for the warning.. I don't like being turned down at the door.

BTW what is the definition of an Italian elite?

Take a look at the menu, I think he is just trying to say it’s not the average mozzarella sticks, hero’s or subs and spaghetti and meat balls


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[baygo]

Originally Posted by joey2665

Take a look at the menu, I think he is just trying to say it’s not the average mozzarella sticks, hero’s or subs and spaghetti and meat balls


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Exactly. Thank you for simplification/ clarification .

[noreast]

The prices are surprisingly low actually. Looks great to me. except I hate wine.

[Barney Bear]

I l💜ve wine, especially Bear-inger. 🐻

[ishoot308]

Great review Baygo! Thanks!

Looks like another place we will be trying out!

Dan

[baygo]

Originally Posted by Rusty

So Osteria Poggia will only be for the Italian elite, thanks for the warning.. I don't like being turned down at the door.
BTW what is the definition of an Italian elite?

I'm not certain what you got from my post to twist it to "will only be for the a Italian elite"

The "Elite" being Italian or any other nationality tend to seek out higher quality and not make issue of higher costs associated with it. That being said; One does not have to be elite to enjoy good food paired with great wine but if an individual finds satisfaction in imitation soft serve ice cream from a national chain restaurant for $1, that individual may not justify the expense associated with a small portion of homemade gelato for $5. To each our own.

[Rusty]

Originally Posted by baygo

I'm not certain what you got from my post to twist it to "will only be for the a Italian elite"

The "Elite" being Italian or any other nationality tend to seek out higher quality and not make issue of higher costs associated with it. That being said; One does not have to be elite to enjoy good food paired with great wine but if an individual finds satisfaction in imitation soft serve ice cream from a national chain restaurant for $1, that individual may not justify the expense associated with a small portion of homemade gelato for $5. To each our own.

"homemade gelato"? Do you call pouring ingredients into a gelato machine "homemade"?
I'll bet they don't make it any different than any other soft serve machine does..except for the ingredients that is.
I wish them luck in their new venture, I hope they get many many Italian elites.

[joey2665]

Originally Posted by Rusty

"homemade gelato"? Do you call pouring ingredients into a gelato machine "homemade"?

I'll bet they don't make it any different than any other soft serve machine does..except for the ingredients that is.

I wish them luck in their new venture, I hope they get many many Italian elites.

Why so confrontational? Baygo clarified what he meant by “elite”. It’s really not necessary.

As far as gelato, homemade meaning they make it on site from scratch and fresh ingredients not pour it in from a carton which as you stated it’s all about the ingredients.

[Rusty]

Originally Posted by baygo

I'm not certain what you got from my post to twist it to "will only be for the a Italian elite"

The "Elite" being Italian or any other nationality tend to seek out higher quality and not make issue of higher costs associated with it. That being said; One does not have to be elite to enjoy good food paired with great wine but if an individual finds satisfaction in imitation soft serve ice cream from a national chain restaurant for $1, that individual may not justify the expense associated with a small portion of homemade gelato for $5. To each our own.

One more comment and than I'll shut up.

What is imitation soft serve and where can you buy it for $1?
I buy soft serve a lot & I pay almost $5 a cone.

Here is the difference in various ice creams:

[joey2665]

Originally Posted by Rusty

One more comment and than I'll shut up.



What is imitation soft serve and where can you buy it for $1?

I buy soft serve a lot & I pay almost $5 a cone.



Here is the difference in various ice creams:

Just and FYI those guidelines are extreme generalities. Each category has variations. I was in the ice cream distribution business for many years back in the late 80’s early 90’s.


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[SAMIAM]

Originally Posted by baygo

I'm not certain what you got from my post to twist it to "will only be for the a Italian elite"

The "Elite" being Italian or any other nationality tend to seek out higher quality and not make issue of higher costs associated with it. That being said; One does not have to be elite to enjoy good food paired with great wine but if an individual finds satisfaction in imitation soft serve ice cream from a national chain restaurant for $1, that individual may not justify the expense associated with a small portion of homemade gelato for $5. To each our own.

Don't you just love people who always try to spin to the negative?
Don't even have their doors open and Rusty starts cutting the place down.

[elbie]

Old and crusty, tired and musty.
Remember, rust never sleeps.

[baygo]

Originally Posted by SAMIAM

Don't you just love people who always try to spin to the negative?
Don't even have their doors open and Rusty starts cutting the place down.

This certainly can be topic for discussion SAMIAM, however in order to engage I'd have to invest my time into thinking about the negative in others. On the flipside I recognize so much positive in others to focus on that there is no time left in my day to invest in the negative.

I know you to be a successful individual therefore it wouldn't surprise me if we share parallel thinking.

[Seaplane Pilot]

Originally Posted by SAMIAM

Don't you just love people who always try to spin to the negative?
Don't even have their doors open and Rusty starts cutting the place down.

This is modus operandi for a certain political affiliation that Rusty is known to associate with.

[jeffk]

OMG, Is this thread going into the weeds.

[jetskier]

We are looking forward to the opening next weekend. We will likely come over after bike week and bring along friends.

It is great to have an another farm to table restaurant in the area. Laconia Eatery is a favorite of ours and it will be interesting to see the combination of that influence with traditional (or nontraditional) Italian cuisine.

Jetskier

[tis]

That's my buddy, Rusty!!

[Rusty]

Originally Posted by tis

That's my buddy, Rusty!!

We will be Buddies forever!

[tis]

Someday, Rusty you need to reveal yourself to me. We have known each other on forums forever but I still don't know who you are even though you know who I am. Or so I am told.

[ITD]

Originally Posted by Seaplane Pilot

This is modus operandi for a certain political affiliation that Rusty is known to associate with.

I hear you, progressives....

[Newbiesaukee]

We went last night for the first time. Excellent experience. The place has always been lovely and this upscale restaurant does it justice. Upscale in terms of food quality, preparation and creative dishes. The prices were about what one would expect and competitive with the pricier restaurants in the Lakes area.

Moderately busy for a Thursday. Weekends will probably be quite busy..not a brilliant insight but I suspect slowish service should be expected.

The service was very good, knowledgeable about the dishes and enthusiastic about the restaurant. Mike, our server, helped make our experience a good one. Someone made the effort to train the staff.

We had the deviled egg appetizer. TK had squid ink ravioli with a rich creamy broth containing large scallops and a few other things. I enjoyed the lamb bolognese paperdelle pasta. The portions were filling but not huge and both were delicious. Appetizer was also excellent...not the usual deviled eggs.

We will definitely be back. I suggest a peek at the menu before going as this is not the typical red sauce southern Italian...not that there is anything wrong with that.

[jetskier]

Hi all,

We went to Osteria Poggio this evening...this restaurant is a great addition to the area. We will definitely be back.

Jetskier

Mushroom Crostini (Special)



Garden Salad



Caesar Salad



Lasagna (Special)



Ravioli and Meatballs

[Rusty]

Originally Posted by jetskier

Hi all,

We went to Osteria Poggio this evening...this restaurant is a great addition to the area. We will definitely be back.

Jetskier

They all look very good and have an excellent presentation.

[Mr. V]

The food in the pics looks great, but the portion of the lasagna seems tiny.

[Joby]

Originally Posted by Phantom

off the top of my head I have 3 (maybe 4)

Faro
Lago
Giuseppe's
Fratello's (if you want to stretch the circle a bit)


.

Don't forget Myrna's. Laconia.
We have had great Italian meals there.
http://myrnascc.com/

[Hillcountry]

Originally Posted by Joby

Don't forget Myrna's. Laconia.
We have had great Italian meals there.
http://myrnascc.com/

And Piccolo Market (you can sit there too, technically)

[joey2665]

Originally Posted by Joby

Don't forget Myrna's. Laconia.

We have had great Italian meals there.

http://myrnascc.com/

Not to be picky but Myrna’s is in Gilford.


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