BBQ and Cider Bellies - Bellies and Butts at old Center Harbor Provisions!

ericnh · 05-27-2017, 03:13 AM

This is going to be great!

http://www.laconiadailysun.com/speci...lies-and-butts

winni83 · 05-27-2017, 10:37 AM

It is great. Been there twice for the donuts. Fresh out of the fryer and hot. To die for. Have not tried the BBQ yet.

phoenix · 05-27-2017, 04:25 PM

good location for them and really no local bbq place. there are a lot of sandwich and pizza places

moose tracks · 05-28-2017, 07:05 AM

Cider Bellies Doughnuts are the best. We always get a dozen at their Hooksett rest stop location. When we get to the camp, my shirt is covered in cinnamon and we only have a half dozen doughnuts left.

aquabones · 06-04-2017, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by ericnh

This is going to be great!

http://www.laconiadailysun.com/speci...lies-and-butts

So happy to have this close the Center harbor Docks. My kids went there last Sunday by boat and picked up ribs, brisket, and pulled pork and some side orders. The food was excellent.
One morning we had coffee and a donut. Also good.
GOOD LUCK and hope they do well!!

jeffk · 06-04-2017, 08:40 PM

Menu for Bellies and Butts

thinkxingu · 06-05-2017, 04:25 AM

Prices look reasonable, especially if serving size is good. Down here we have KC's Rib Shack, The Riverside, and Willie Jewells--the range of prices for the same thing (3-way plate with two sides) is $15-30, and the quality and serving size isn't much different.

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Orion · 06-05-2017, 07:35 AM

"Ready for you to eat......or......ready for you to re-heat" Nice! Looks like it's gonna be a regular stop on the way up to the camp with an empty cooler.

jeffk · 06-05-2017, 08:41 AM

BTW, I live in Center Harbor so it's an easy Friday evening (takeout night) stop. I had the pulled pork plate with corn bread (delicious) and slaw (OK). Then I got a pulled pork sandwich with potato salad (yum). Yeah, yeah, pulled pork twice. What can I say, I like it and it's not as common up here. It was delicious. Sometime BBQ can be a bit greasy and can challenge my delicate stomach

. This was great and easy eating and digesting.

I'll try to get something else next time.

As an aside, our other Friday takeout has recently been a preassembled (all fresh ingredients) pizza from Heaths in Center Harbor (only available Friday). It's a thin crust and you just pop it in the oven. I like the "everything" style but they make them to order if you can wait and they have several varieties ready to go. Pick one (or three) up on the way in and pop it in the oven while you unpack.

StardogChampion · 06-05-2017, 04:41 PM

Nice to see this. Last year before we moved up to the lake full time we lived right near Goody Cole's BBQ in Brentwood NH. So good and very much missed. Now we can get BBQ by boat!

thinkxingu · 06-05-2017, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by StardogChampion

Nice to see this. Last year before we moved up to the lake full time we lived right near Goody Cole's BBQ in Brentwood NH. So good and very much missed. Now we can get BBQ by boat!

Hey, I've been trying to get to Goody Cole's--is it that good?! The reviews say so!

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StardogChampion · 06-06-2017, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by thinkxingu

Hey, I've been trying to get to Goody Cole's--is it that good?! The reviews say so!

It is really good but with so many different styles of BBQ I have to say it depends a lot on what style you like. Their BBQ is not the saucy kind. Their brisket and pulled pork were always a favorite.

A real hidden gem not too far north of there on 125 in Epping is this place: http://bbq.huntspoint.com/ (despite the Google reviews).

Lone Star in Tilton I thought was really good.

Moat Mountain in N. Conway's brisket is so good.

My favorite though is the Sunset Cantina in Allston, MA across the street from BU. Their BBQ sauce is to die for. Get the Texas ribs with onion rings

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Great, it's 10am and I want BBQ.

noreast · 07-04-2017, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by thinkxingu

Hey, I've been trying to get to Goody Cole's--is it that good?! The reviews say so!

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Goody Cole's is the only BBQ place I've been to at least 15 times and never had anything but great food, Also recommended it to everyone and never had a complaint, Whch has never happened at any place. Usually I find a place and by the 2nd or third time it's not as good as previous. The last 2 times I was at the one in Manchester (can't remember name) it sucked and they were out of brisket both times, That does happen a lot though at all BBQ's.

thinkxingu · 07-04-2017, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by noreast

Goody Cole's is the only BBQ place I've been to at least 15 times and never had anything but great food, Also recommended it to everyone and never had a complaint, Whch has never happened at any place. Usually I find a place and by the 2nd or third time it's not as good as previous. The last 2 times I was at the one in Manchester (can't remember name) it sucked and they were out of brisket both times, That does happen a lot though at all BBQ's.

Hit up Goody Cole's last week, and it was GREAT. Too bad it's 40 minutes from home...

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noreast · 07-07-2017, 06:41 PM

Got to B&B yesterday, the Brisket was spectacular. I've had probably 4 perfect Briskets in my life and that was one. I thought the ribs were good as well, But ribs are more subjective I've learned.

Orion · 07-08-2017, 07:13 AM

Stopped there a few weeks ago for the first time had chopped brisket sandwich with their mild BBQ sauce....best sandwich ever. Stopped there by boat for second time yesterday and everyone enjoyed their dinners. I sampled ribs, sausage, and brisket.....all excellent. I hesitated to post because I prefer to keep "my" special place a secret but they've done an excellent job and the staff is super and they deserve to do well. Plates prices are reasonable as they include 2 sides, corn bread (great!) and a beverage. Center Harbor is gonna need more docks!

noreast · 07-08-2017, 03:20 PM

Center Harbor will need more picnic tables at the very least.

kawishiwi · 07-25-2017, 10:27 PM

B&B is the best bbq Ive had in years. Saw the smoke and stopped in before noon for fresh off the racks brisket & ribs. Even actually really liked the cole slaw. Very nice to find a well reviewed place live up to the reviews.

cominghome · 07-26-2017, 06:23 AM

The meal for 6 is a great deal, and pleases everyone! We recommend getting extra mac & cheese

jbolty · 07-26-2017, 08:48 AM

Have not had a chance to try the BBQ but I can vouch for the donuts.

thinkxingu · 07-27-2017, 01:51 PM

Just finishing lunch with my 7-year-old and two friends. We ordered the dinner for four, which, easily, could have fed five. More importantly, food was RIDICULOUSLY good and service was quick and pleasant. Will definitely be back! Here's a pic of the dinner for four (container of beans and one corn bread missing, because my son stole them before the platter settled).

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panther · 07-27-2017, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by jeffk

BTW, I live in Center Harbor so it's an easy Friday evening (takeout night) stop. I had the pulled pork plate with corn bread (delicious) and slaw (OK). Then I got a pulled pork sandwich with potato salad (yum). Yeah, yeah, pulled pork twice. What can I say, I like it and it's not as common up here. It was delicious. Sometime BBQ can be a bit greasy and can challenge my delicate stomach

. This was great and easy eating and digesting.

I'll try to get something else next time.

As an aside, our other Friday takeout has recently been a preassembled (all fresh ingredients) pizza from Heaths in Center Harbor (only available Friday). It's a thin crust and you just pop it in the oven. I like the "everything" style but they make them to order if you can wait and they have several varieties ready to go. Pick one (or three) up on the way in and pop it in the oven while you unpack.

We'll have to give it another chance. We did takeout a couple of weeks ago on a Sunday and ordered various items. They shorted us one full meal (we had to go back for it) and the best rating among our group was a C-. Must of caught them too close to closing time. Will try again....only because I trust the collective wisdom of this forum!

barefootbay · 07-27-2017, 06:27 PM

The ribs look quite dry .

thinkxingu · 07-27-2017, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by barefootbay

The ribs look quite dry .

Ribs weren't dry at all--they don't bathe them in sauce like some BBQ joints, so you can taste the rib.

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Hillcountry · 07-27-2017, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by thinkxingu

Ribs weren't dry at all--they don't bathe them in sauce like some BBQ joints, so you can taste the rib.

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I like most of my meats especially BBQ plain so I can taste the meat and smoke.
I will dip sparingly though.
All others like steaks just salt n pepper.

LakeWinniMom · 08-28-2017, 11:54 AM

I just found out that Cider bellies is no longer part of Bellies & Butts, not sure what happened. They are still available at Moulton Farms though.

joey2665 · 08-28-2017, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by LakeWinniMom

I just found out that Cider bellies is no longer part of Bellies & Butts, not sure what happened. They are still available at Moulton Farms though.

Must be recent, we were there two weeks ago and had bellies and butts. Both were excellent. Ribs are much different than Texas Smoke, Texas are St Louis Ribs and fall apart where Butts are baby back and a little firmer. I also agree I like to taste the ribs and smoke and only use a small amount of sauce.

thinkxingu · 08-28-2017, 12:14 PM

Been here a few times, and it's GREAT, but I've got one issue: they've got some multi-meat plates but not one that offers brisket and ribs. I'd very much like it if they made their plates "2 meat," "3 meat," etc. I get that it's a small thing, but variety is essential for good BBQ!

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WINNOCTURN · 08-28-2017, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by LakeWinniMom

I just found out that Cider bellies is no longer part of Bellies & Butts, not sure what happened. They are still available at Moulton Farms though.

"DUNKIN" (doughnuts), a Drive Up Window and Short Hours?????

NHskier · 08-28-2017, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by LakeWinniMom

I just found out that Cider bellies is no longer part of Bellies & Butts, not sure what happened. They are still available at Moulton Farms though.

This is very sudden, and disappointing! We had lunch there on Friday (delicious!) and picked up a few donuts for the road.

kawishiwi · 08-28-2017, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by thinkxingu

Been here a few times, and it's GREAT, but I've got one issue: they've got some multi-meat plates but not one that offers brisket and ribs. I'd very much like it if they made their plates "2 meat," "3 meat," etc. I get that it's a small thing, but variety is essential for good BBQ!

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+1 I had the very same thought. Loved the brisket, love the ribs. Would get that combo often.

Nagigator · 08-28-2017, 09:06 PM

Had lunch there today. Half rack ribs very tasty smoky. Great sides mac and cheese And awesome coleslaw. Food came out quickly. Thumbs up. .

LakeWinniMom · 08-29-2017, 08:00 AM

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Originally Posted by NHskier

This is very sudden, and disappointing! We had lunch there on Friday (delicious!) and picked up a few donuts for the road.

I emailed them yesterday to make a fairly large order for this coming weekend, and requested to pickup at Bellie & Butts. They emailed back stating they have removed themselves from that business permanently. The donuts they now are serving are Goody Good Donuts out of Laconia (but I am not sure when the change occurred).

I am glad the BBQ portion is doing well. It would be cool if they can come up with some creative Breakfast items.

joey2665 · 08-29-2017, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by LakeWinniMom

I emailed them yesterday to make a fairly large order for this coming weekend, and requested to pickup at Bellie & Butts. They emailed back stating they have removed themselves from that business permanently. The donuts they now are serving are Goody Good Donuts out of Laconia (but I am not sure when the change occurred).

I am glad the BBQ portion is doing well. It would be cool if they can come up with some creative Breakfast items.

That is awesome news. We love Goody Good Donuts!!!!

thinkxingu · 08-29-2017, 12:29 PM

Anyone know why the fallout? I really liked both offerings.

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webmaster · 08-29-2017, 02:33 PM

A few weeks ago my party of 9 decided to get a big take-out from the Texas Smokehouse on the pier at Weirs Beach. We were surprised and disappointed that they were closed on Mondays. I remembered the new Bellies and Butts in Center Harbor and we made the trip over. We ordered 2 dinners for 4 to go and they were great! Everyone loved the ribs, chicken, sausage, sides (Mac & Cheese!) and of course the cornbread. There was plenty of food for 9 and we had some leftovers for the next day. The workers at the store were friendly and helpful and we would definitely go back.

mneck1814 · 08-29-2017, 04:16 PM

I went to JoJo's on Sunday morning to pick up some Cider Bellies and found the donut case empty. The JoJo's manager told me she got a last minute email in the early hours of Sunday morning saying they would not be delivering any donuts on Sunday and that they would be vacating the Bellies and Butts location. It all sounded very sudden.

joey2665 · 08-29-2017, 06:51 PM

Now open 7 days at Moulton Farms. Maybe this is the reason or just the end result.
Moulton Farms Facebook post:

Yes, the summer vacation season is ending with school starting, but here’s a piece of good news to cheer you up:
Cider Bellies Doughnuts is now open seven days a week at Moulton Farm!
Monday thru Thursday 8 am to 4 pm
Friday thru Sunday 7 am to 4 pm

LongShort · 08-30-2017, 04:25 PM

Bellies and Butts has fantastic pulled pork also (I added the sweet BBQ sauce). I had it once on its own and once as a plate with beans and cornbread. Everything was delicious! I am looking forward to trying the ribs!

05-27-2017, 03:13 AM	#1
ericnh Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 96 Thanks: 18 Thanked 120 Times in 37 Posts	BBQ and Cider Bellies - Bellies and Butts at old Center Harbor Provisions! This is going to be great! http://www.laconiadailysun.com/speci...lies-and-butts

05-27-2017, 04:25 PM	#3
phoenix Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: phoenix and moultonboro Posts: 1,537 Thanks: 60 Thanked 272 Times in 191 Posts	good location for them and really no local bbq place. there are a lot of sandwich and pizza places __________________ it's tough to make predictions specially about the future

05-28-2017, 07:05 AM	#4
moose tracks Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Loudon, Tennessee, foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains Posts: 283 Thanks: 340 Thanked 41 Times in 33 Posts	Cider Bellies Doughnuts are the best. We always get a dozen at their Hooksett rest stop location. When we get to the camp, my shirt is covered in cinnamon and we only have a half dozen doughnuts left. __________________ Moose Tracks

06-04-2017, 08:40 PM	#6
jeffk Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Center Harbor Posts: 1,154 Thanks: 205 Thanked 428 Times in 246 Posts	Menu Menu for Bellies and Butts Attached Images

06-05-2017, 07:35 AM	#8
Orion Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Cow Island Posts: 914 Thanks: 602 Thanked 193 Times in 91 Posts	Uh oh.... "Ready for you to eat......or......ready for you to re-heat" Nice! Looks like it's gonna be a regular stop on the way up to the camp with an empty cooler.

05-27-2017, 10:37 AM	#2
winni83 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Moultonborough, NH Posts: 426 Thanks: 17 Thanked 212 Times in 134 Posts	It is great. Been there twice for the donuts. Fresh out of the fryer and hot. To die for. Have not tried the BBQ yet.

06-05-2017, 04:25 AM	#7
thinkxingu Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 6,153 Thanks: 1,161 Thanked 2,034 Times in 1,258 Posts	Prices look reasonable, especially if serving size is good. Down here we have KC's Rib Shack, The Riverside, and Willie Jewells--the range of prices for the same thing (3-way plate with two sides) is $15-30, and the quality and serving size isn't much different. Sent from my XT1528 using Tapatalk

06-05-2017, 08:41 AM	#9
jeffk Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Center Harbor Posts: 1,154 Thanks: 205 Thanked 428 Times in 246 Posts	BTW, I live in Center Harbor so it's an easy Friday evening (takeout night) stop. I had the pulled pork plate with corn bread (delicious) and slaw (OK). Then I got a pulled pork sandwich with potato salad (yum). Yeah, yeah, pulled pork twice. What can I say, I like it and it's not as common up here. It was delicious. Sometime BBQ can be a bit greasy and can challenge my delicate stomach . This was great and easy eating and digesting. I'll try to get something else next time. As an aside, our other Friday takeout has recently been a preassembled (all fresh ingredients) pizza from Heaths in Center Harbor (only available Friday). It's a thin crust and you just pop it in the oven. I like the "everything" style but they make them to order if you can wait and they have several varieties ready to go. Pick one (or three) up on the way in and pop it in the oven while you unpack.

06-05-2017, 04:41 PM	#10
StardogChampion Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Gunstock Acres Posts: 50 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Nice to see this. Last year before we moved up to the lake full time we lived right near Goody Cole's BBQ in Brentwood NH. So good and very much missed. Now we can get BBQ by boat!

07-07-2017, 06:41 PM	#15
noreast Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Posts: 648 Thanks: 316 Thanked 120 Times in 93 Posts	Got to B&B yesterday, the Brisket was spectacular. I've had probably 4 perfect Briskets in my life and that was one. I thought the ribs were good as well, But ribs are more subjective I've learned.

07-08-2017, 07:13 AM	#16
Orion Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Cow Island Posts: 914 Thanks: 602 Thanked 193 Times in 91 Posts	great...again Stopped there a few weeks ago for the first time had chopped brisket sandwich with their mild BBQ sauce....best sandwich ever. Stopped there by boat for second time yesterday and everyone enjoyed their dinners. I sampled ribs, sausage, and brisket.....all excellent. I hesitated to post because I prefer to keep "my" special place a secret but they've done an excellent job and the staff is super and they deserve to do well. Plates prices are reasonable as they include 2 sides, corn bread (great!) and a beverage. Center Harbor is gonna need more docks!

07-08-2017, 03:20 PM	#17
noreast Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Posts: 648 Thanks: 316 Thanked 120 Times in 93 Posts	Center Harbor will need more picnic tables at the very least.

07-25-2017, 10:27 PM	#18
kawishiwi Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Posts: 519 Thanks: 227 Thanked 167 Times in 108 Posts	Very nice meal B&B is the best bbq Ive had in years. Saw the smoke and stopped in before noon for fresh off the racks brisket & ribs. Even actually really liked the cole slaw. Very nice to find a well reviewed place live up to the reviews.

07-26-2017, 06:23 AM	#19
cominghome Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 23 Thanks: 44 Thanked 12 Times in 5 Posts	Great BBQ The meal for 6 is a great deal, and pleases everyone! We recommend getting extra mac & cheese Last edited by cominghome; 07-26-2017 at 06:24 AM. Reason: added sentence

07-26-2017, 08:48 AM	#20
jbolty Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Posts: 660 Thanks: 318 Thanked 250 Times in 149 Posts	Have not had a chance to try the BBQ but I can vouch for the donuts.

07-27-2017, 01:51 PM	#21
thinkxingu Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 6,153 Thanks: 1,161 Thanked 2,034 Times in 1,258 Posts	Just finishing lunch with my 7-year-old and two friends. We ordered the dinner for four, which, easily, could have fed five. More importantly, food was RIDICULOUSLY good and service was quick and pleasant. Will definitely be back! Here's a pic of the dinner for four (container of beans and one corn bread missing, because my son stole them before the platter settled). Sent from my XT1528 using Tapatalk

07-27-2017, 06:27 PM	#23
barefootbay Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 383 Thanks: 68 Thanked 97 Times in 70 Posts	The ribs look quite dry .

08-28-2017, 11:54 AM	#26
LakeWinniMom Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Posts: 47 Thanks: 15 Thanked 33 Times in 17 Posts	Cider Bellies I just found out that Cider bellies is no longer part of Bellies & Butts, not sure what happened. They are still available at Moulton Farms though.

08-28-2017, 12:14 PM	#28
thinkxingu Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 6,153 Thanks: 1,161 Thanked 2,034 Times in 1,258 Posts	Been here a few times, and it's GREAT, but I've got one issue: they've got some multi-meat plates but not one that offers brisket and ribs. I'd very much like it if they made their plates "2 meat," "3 meat," etc. I get that it's a small thing, but variety is essential for good BBQ! Sent from my XT1528 using Tapatalk

08-28-2017, 09:06 PM	#32
Nagigator Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Central Ma. Posts: 290 Thanks: 268 Thanked 55 Times in 39 Posts	Good stuff Had lunch there today. Half rack ribs very tasty smoky. Great sides mac and cheese And awesome coleslaw. Food came out quickly. Thumbs up. .

08-29-2017, 12:29 PM	#35
thinkxingu Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 6,153 Thanks: 1,161 Thanked 2,034 Times in 1,258 Posts	Anyone know why the fallout? I really liked both offerings. Sent from my XT1528 using Tapatalk

08-29-2017, 02:33 PM	#36
webmaster Moderator Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 2,445 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 454 Thanked 3,778 Times in 834 Posts	A few weeks ago my party of 9 decided to get a big take-out from the Texas Smokehouse on the pier at Weirs Beach. We were surprised and disappointed that they were closed on Mondays. I remembered the new Bellies and Butts in Center Harbor and we made the trip over. We ordered 2 dinners for 4 to go and they were great! Everyone loved the ribs, chicken, sausage, sides (Mac & Cheese!) and of course the cornbread. There was plenty of food for 9 and we had some leftovers for the next day. The workers at the store were friendly and helpful and we would definitely go back.

08-29-2017, 04:16 PM	#37
mneck1814 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Hartford, VT/Moultonborough Posts: 95 Thanks: 25 Thanked 60 Times in 22 Posts	I went to JoJo's on Sunday morning to pick up some Cider Bellies and found the donut case empty. The JoJo's manager told me she got a last minute email in the early hours of Sunday morning saying they would not be delivering any donuts on Sunday and that they would be vacating the Bellies and Butts location. It all sounded very sudden.

08-29-2017, 06:51 PM	#38
joey2665 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Meredith Bay & LI, NY Posts: 3,222 Thanks: 1,219 Thanked 1,008 Times in 649 Posts	Cider Bellies Now open 7 days at Moulton Farms. Maybe this is the reason or just the end result. Moulton Farms Facebook post: Yes, the summer vacation season is ending with school starting, but here’s a piece of good news to cheer you up: Cider Bellies Doughnuts is now open seven days a week at Moulton Farm! Monday thru Thursday 8 am to 4 pm Friday thru Sunday 7 am to 4 pm

08-30-2017, 04:25 PM	#39
LongShort Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Canton, MA/Meredith, NH Posts: 23 Thanks: 50 Thanked 11 Times in 4 Posts	Pulled Pork Bellies and Butts has fantastic pulled pork also (I added the sweet BBQ sauce). I had it once on its own and once as a plate with beans and cornbread. Everything was delicious! I am looking forward to trying the ribs!