CJ Avery's closing for good...

MeredithMan · 01-21-2021, 09:58 AM

....per article in the LaDaSun today, CJ Avery's is closing for good. Apparently they shut down last fall to ride out the Corona storm, but the article states that Mr Avery got a great offer from the developer who is spiffing up that area of Lakeport and will use the land for parking. Mr Avery says it's time to retire.

Always loved their prime rib and they also had a seafood combo of baked stuffed shrimp and baked haddock that was amazing.

Phantom · 01-21-2021, 10:43 AM

WOW !!

Change of Plans for dinner Friday night.

upthesaukee · 01-21-2021, 11:44 AM

Lots of good memories at that location.

Going way back to when it was the Schooner in the 80's, we ate there a lot. One of mom and dad's favorites.

Once it became CJ Avery's, we ate there some, and the food was good. Wish the owners well.

Dave

MotorHead · 01-21-2021, 01:36 PM

I am surprised it is not another 40 unit condo.

SAMIAM · 01-22-2021, 07:43 AM

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Originally Posted by upthesaukee

Lots of good memories at that location.

Going way back to when it was the Schooner in the 80's, we ate there a lot. One of mom and dad's favorites.

Once it became CJ Avery's, we ate there some, and the food was good. Wish the owners well.

Dave

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I've got you beat....I remember waaaaaay back when it was "Slim's"

jbolty · 01-22-2021, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by MotorHead

I am surprised it is not another 40 unit condo.

maybe that's why they need parking?

WinnisquamZ · 01-22-2021, 12:41 PM

Parking in the city has become a major issue. The lake port and downtown neighborhoods are very limited. And hate to bring up the white elephant “parking garage”. The city council is address the problem. Buying buildings and tearing them down is your only solution. But, that takes it off the city tax role. You can see the problem they have

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Woodsy · 01-25-2021, 08:25 AM

Bummer about Avery's.... but with the new development now was the time to cash out.

I don't understand why the City doesn't look at building a parking garage over the giant parking lot between City Hall & the Post Office. Seems like a no brainer to me!

Woodsy

ApS · 01-25-2021, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by MotorHead

I am surprised it is not another 40 unit condo.

I'm reminded of the lyrics, "and put up a parking lot"...

joey2665 · 01-25-2021, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by ApS

I'm reminded of the lyrics, "and put up a parking lot"...

“Pave paradise “

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Descant · 01-25-2021, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Woodsy

Bummer about Avery's.... but with the new development now was the time to cash out.
I don't understand why the City doesn't look at building a parking garage over the giant parking lot between City Hall & the Post Office. Seems like a no brainer to me!
Woodsy

Laconia City Council? I think you may have answered your own question.

MeredithMan · 03-19-2021, 09:29 AM

...drove by there yesterday, cutting through to Parade Road back to Meredith and a large CAT backhoe was demolishing the building. Have to admit, it was a sad sight to see...

01-21-2021, 09:58 AM	#1
MeredithMan Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Bedford, NH; Meredith, NH Posts: 929 Thanks: 256 Thanked 799 Times in 322 Posts	CJ Avery's closing for good... ....per article in the LaDaSun today, CJ Avery's is closing for good. Apparently they shut down last fall to ride out the Corona storm, but the article states that Mr Avery got a great offer from the developer who is spiffing up that area of Lakeport and will use the land for parking. Mr Avery says it's time to retire. Always loved their prime rib and they also had a seafood combo of baked stuffed shrimp and baked haddock that was amazing.

01-21-2021, 10:43 AM	#2
Phantom Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Berlin, Ma / Gilford Posts: 1,934 Thanks: 450 Thanked 605 Times in 341 Posts	WOW !! Change of Plans for dinner Friday night. __________________ *A bad day on the Big Lake (although I've never had one) - Still beats a day at the office!!*

01-21-2021, 11:44 AM	#3
upthesaukee Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Alton Bay Posts: 5,593 Blog Entries: 2 Thanks: 2,444 Thanked 1,977 Times in 1,078 Posts	Lots of good memories Lots of good memories at that location. Going way back to when it was the Schooner in the 80's, we ate there a lot. One of mom and dad's favorites. Once it became CJ Avery's, we ate there some, and the food was good. Wish the owners well. Dave __________________ I Live Here... I am always UPTHESAUKEE !!!!

01-22-2021, 12:41 PM	#7
WinnisquamZ Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Posts: 2,002 Thanks: 207 Thanked 635 Times in 426 Posts	CJ Avery's closing for good... Parking in the city has become a major issue. The lake port and downtown neighborhoods are very limited. And hate to bring up the white elephant “parking garage”. The city council is address the problem. Buying buildings and tearing them down is your only solution. But, that takes it off the city tax role. You can see the problem they have Sent from my iPhone using Winnipesaukee Forum mobile app

01-25-2021, 08:25 AM	#8
Woodsy Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Weirs Beach Posts: 1,961 Thanks: 80 Thanked 976 Times in 437 Posts	Parking Bummer about Avery's.... but with the new development now was the time to cash out. I don't understand why the City doesn't look at building a parking garage over the giant parking lot between City Hall & the Post Office. Seems like a no brainer to me! Woodsy __________________ The only way to eliminate ignorant behavior is through education. You can't fix stupid.

01-21-2021, 01:36 PM	#4
MotorHead Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2020 Posts: 281 Thanks: 53 Thanked 85 Times in 64 Posts	I am surprised it is not another 40 unit condo.

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03-19-2021, 09:29 AM	#12
MeredithMan Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Bedford, NH; Meredith, NH Posts: 929 Thanks: 256 Thanked 799 Times in 322 Posts	buh-bye... ...drove by there yesterday, cutting through to Parade Road back to Meredith and a large CAT backhoe was demolishing the building. Have to admit, it was a sad sight to see...