Restaurants up For Auction?

WINNOCTURN · 04-05-2008, 03:14 PM

Has Any one else noticed the Auction Signs at the Black Snout, Nadia's and the Bad Moose?

All by the same Auctioneer.

Black Snout, bought by the owner of Canoe???

Nadia's, going to be a Banks???

Bad Moos, Just naught enough business?

What's up?

WINNOCTURN

PennyPenny · 04-05-2008, 07:19 PM

Black Snout and Bad Moose were up for auction last sat. supposedly. I did notice Black Snout was listed for an April 18th auction again. I didn't notice if Bad Moose had the same sign/listing. My understanding is Canoe withdrew their bid when they heard it, BS, was going up to auction. Haven't heard anything else this week. I know Scott from Canoe reads and comments on here and hasn't said anything so who knows what's up. Black Snout is a nice location for the right type of business. Perhaps too much of the same thing in one area isn't a smart decision in these econonic times?

CanisLupusArctos · 04-06-2008, 06:22 PM

I noticed that Black Snout had a for-sale sign when I drove by it yesterday, and got a junk-mail notice about all of Nadia's equipment being auctioned as individual items, along with the building itself.

Last week I also noticed a "For Lease" sign on Willows Steak & Spirits at the Weirs.

dpg · 04-06-2008, 07:01 PM

Is Nadias moving or have they gone out?

Pepper · 04-06-2008, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by dpg

Is Nadias moving or have they gone out?

Sadly they are gone, and the building will soon be razed to make room for a TDBanknorth branch.

VitaBene · 04-07-2008, 04:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WINNOCTURN

Has Any one else noticed the Auction Signs at the Black Snout, Nadia's and the Bad Moose?

All by the same Auctioneer.

Black Snout, bought by the owner of Canoe???

Nadia's, going to be a Banks???

Bad Moos, Just naught enough business?

What's up?

WINNOCTURN

The restaurant business is tough in a good market, especially in a somewhat seasonal area like ours. Of course the economy is not great ,however, there are many that continue to do well.

Here are my thoughts:

Bad Moose- It was the only bar in the area (it was a bar that served some food as opposed to a restaurant like Canoe or Buckey's that has a bar) and had a huge bull's eye on it (Moultonborough PD, etc).

Black Snout- Tough location, right in the middle of the Moultonborough gauntlet. Their food was decent but the place was loud even when not too busy. I would have spent less money on the sign and more on landscaping and interior appointments.

Nadias- I don't know enough about the area or specifics to comment rationally!

I did notice that the Moose and the Black Snout are being auctioned on the same day- if Scott doesn't get one he can get the other!

jniff101 · 04-08-2008, 08:12 AM

It is my understanding that the neither the black snout or the Bad Moose have been up for aution yet. The first and only time is this weekend. I'm excited, we need change.
Here is what I think happened with the Bad Moose,
(I know a lot of people that went there quite often and then stopped going) Unfortunately they were known for overserving. letting people drink way more than they should have. I think people liked not having that cut-off. then the MPD got on their case even more (as they should have) and the Owners were force to be more strict, which turned people off, plus they got rid of their main bartender, who everyone loved. I've noticed that ever since they did that the parking lot became very empty. But I think it's for the best, way to many people were getting hurt driving home. I myself don't enjoy the bar scene so I hope something else takes its place, like a tumble time or something fun for the kids in the area to do, it is right accross the street from the playground. just a thought.

brk-lnt · 04-08-2008, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by dpg

Is Nadias moving or have they gone out?

Nadia posted something a while back that seemed to imply they might seek out another location. Sounds like nothing is definite though.

WINNOCTURN · 04-08-2008, 11:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jniff101

It is my understanding that the neither the black snout or the Bad Moose have been up for aution yet. The first and only time is this weekend. I'm excited, we need change.
Here is what I think happened with the Bad Moose,
(I know a lot of people that went there quite often and then stopped going) Unfortunately they were known for overserving. letting people drink way more than they should have. I think people liked not having that cut-off. then the MPD got on their case even more (as they should have) and the Owners were force to be more strict, which turned people off, plus they got rid of their main bartender, who everyone loved. I've noticed that ever since they did that the parking lot became very empty. But I think it's for the best, way to many people were getting hurt driving home. I myself don't enjoy the bar scene so I hope something else takes its place, like a tumble time or something fun for the kids in the area to do, it is right accross the street from the playground. just a thought.

The Auction Signs have been up on all three for over a week. The Snout and Bad Moose are being auctoned off on April 18th.

WINNOCTURN

Pepper · 04-08-2008, 02:56 PM

The Auction at Nadia's was yesterday. It was extremely well-attended by most of the restaurant owners in the area. When all was said and done, everything had found a new home.

twoplustwo · 04-16-2008, 01:18 PM

There was an auction open house at the Moose and the Snout today - decent pack of vehicles in attendance, and they seemed to go from one to the other en mass. I guess we'll see what Friday brings...

phoenix · 04-19-2008, 09:10 AM

anyone know what happened at the auction yesterday

chefisk · 04-19-2008, 11:37 AM

Sold for $285,000, and nobody knows who bought it or what will happen to it.
That was the bad moose.
Black Snout is under agreement, and will know something about that in a month.

phoenix · 04-19-2008, 05:38 PM

would expect both to be open by july 4th

PennyPenny · 04-19-2008, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by chefisk

Sold for $285,000, and nobody knows who bought it or what will happen to it.
That was the bad moose.
Black Snout is under agreement, and will know something about that in a month.

Black Snout= Canoe
Bad Moose= Subway chain

jniff101 · 04-22-2008, 09:35 AM

A friend of mine was at the moose auction and put a bid in. He only went as high as 250,000.00. I was hoping he would get it because he would have done really well, but when he told me that subway bought it I couldn't have been more dissapointed. I might be alone here but we already have enough sub places around here. Murphys, Jo Jo's, The Mug, Skelleys and they are all really good. I'll keep my fingers crossed that it won't be a subway.

twoplustwo · 04-22-2008, 10:24 AM

let's add the new Hometown Grocery, Heath's grocery store, Rob's, and Artie's to the list of places to get a sandwich. That has to be some per capita record of sandwich shops to year round residents.

twoplustwo · 04-22-2008, 10:36 AM

If I'm including Heath's, I have to include Winni Bay Gulls - their chicken salad on a parmesan bagel is to die for. Heck, you can get wraps and pizza at Dunkin Donuts.

We won't go hungry in this town any time soon.

04-05-2008, 03:14 PM	#1
WINNOCTURN Deceased Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Moultonboro Posts: 849 Thanks: 350 Thanked 351 Times in 193 Posts	Restaurants up For Auction? Has Any one else noticed the Auction Signs at the Black Snout, Nadia's and the Bad Moose? All by the same Auctioneer. Black Snout, bought by the owner of Canoe??? Nadia's, going to be a Banks??? Bad Moos, Just naught enough business? What's up? WINNOCTURN

04-08-2008, 02:56 PM	#10
Pepper Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Laconia, NH Posts: 1,284 Thanks: 409 Thanked 155 Times in 40 Posts	The Auction at Nadia's was yesterday. It was extremely well-attended by most of the restaurant owners in the area. When all was said and done, everything had found a new home. __________________ Never waste time lamenting what was. Simply celebrate what is!

04-16-2008, 01:18 PM	#11
twoplustwo Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Moultonborough Posts: 456 Thanks: 51 Thanked 39 Times in 21 Posts	decent crowd today There was an auction open house at the Moose and the Snout today - decent pack of vehicles in attendance, and they seemed to go from one to the other en mass. I guess we'll see what Friday brings...

04-19-2008, 09:10 AM	#12
phoenix Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: phoenix and moultonboro Posts: 1,537 Thanks: 60 Thanked 272 Times in 191 Posts	anyone know what happened at the auction yesterday __________________ it's tough to make predictions specially about the future

04-19-2008, 11:37 AM	#13
chefisk Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 30 Thanks: 6 Thanked 26 Times in 9 Posts	$$ Sold for $285,000, and nobody knows who bought it or what will happen to it. That was the bad moose. Black Snout is under agreement, and will know something about that in a month.

04-05-2008, 07:19 PM	#2
PennyPenny Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 140 Thanks: 4 Thanked 8 Times in 5 Posts	Black Snout and Bad Moose were up for auction last sat. supposedly. I did notice Black Snout was listed for an April 18th auction again. I didn't notice if Bad Moose had the same sign/listing. My understanding is Canoe withdrew their bid when they heard it, BS, was going up to auction. Haven't heard anything else this week. I know Scott from Canoe reads and comments on here and hasn't said anything so who knows what's up. Black Snout is a nice location for the right type of business. Perhaps too much of the same thing in one area isn't a smart decision in these econonic times?

04-06-2008, 06:22 PM	#3
CanisLupusArctos Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Center Harbor Posts: 1,049 Thanks: 15 Thanked 472 Times in 107 Posts	I noticed that Black Snout had a for-sale sign when I drove by it yesterday, and got a junk-mail notice about all of Nadia's equipment being auctioned as individual items, along with the building itself. Last week I also noticed a "For Lease" sign on Willows Steak & Spirits at the Weirs.

04-06-2008, 07:01 PM	#4
dpg Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 2,588 Thanks: 150 Thanked 229 Times in 166 Posts	Is Nadias moving or have they gone out?

04-08-2008, 08:12 AM	#7
jniff101 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Moultonboro Posts: 113 Thanks: 23 Thanked 18 Times in 12 Posts	It is my understanding that the neither the black snout or the Bad Moose have been up for aution yet. The first and only time is this weekend. I'm excited, we need change. Here is what I think happened with the Bad Moose, (I know a lot of people that went there quite often and then stopped going) Unfortunately they were known for overserving. letting people drink way more than they should have. I think people liked not having that cut-off. then the MPD got on their case even more (as they should have) and the Owners were force to be more strict, which turned people off, plus they got rid of their main bartender, who everyone loved. I've noticed that ever since they did that the parking lot became very empty. But I think it's for the best, way to many people were getting hurt driving home. I myself don't enjoy the bar scene so I hope something else takes its place, like a tumble time or something fun for the kids in the area to do, it is right accross the street from the playground. just a thought.

04-19-2008, 05:38 PM	#14
phoenix Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: phoenix and moultonboro Posts: 1,537 Thanks: 60 Thanked 272 Times in 191 Posts	would expect both to be open by july 4th __________________ it's tough to make predictions specially about the future

04-22-2008, 09:35 AM	#16
jniff101 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Moultonboro Posts: 113 Thanks: 23 Thanked 18 Times in 12 Posts	A friend of mine was at the moose auction and put a bid in. He only went as high as 250,000.00. I was hoping he would get it because he would have done really well, but when he told me that subway bought it I couldn't have been more dissapointed. I might be alone here but we already have enough sub places around here. Murphys, Jo Jo's, The Mug, Skelleys and they are all really good. I'll keep my fingers crossed that it won't be a subway.

04-22-2008, 10:24 AM	#17
twoplustwo Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Moultonborough Posts: 456 Thanks: 51 Thanked 39 Times in 21 Posts	Subway? let's add the new Hometown Grocery, Heath's grocery store, Rob's, and Artie's to the list of places to get a sandwich. That has to be some per capita record of sandwich shops to year round residents.

04-22-2008, 10:36 AM	#18
twoplustwo Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Moultonborough Posts: 456 Thanks: 51 Thanked 39 Times in 21 Posts	forgot one If I'm including Heath's, I have to include Winni Bay Gulls - their chicken salad on a parmesan bagel is to die for. Heck, you can get wraps and pizza at Dunkin Donuts. We won't go hungry in this town any time soon.