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Pasta Loft Restaurant & Pub
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Milford, NH
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I had heard good things about this place since I moved to NH, and had time
to check it out in early April. It's OK, but just OK, I'm sorry
to say. Service was very disinterested and slow, my chicken quesadilla
was so-so, and cost $6.95, which ...
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I had heard good things about this place since I moved to NH, and had time
to check it out in early April. It's OK, but just OK, I'm sorry
to say. Service was very disinterested and slow, my chicken quesadilla
was so-so, and cost $6.95, which, considering what I got, wasn't
worth it. The place is all a smoke-free zone, which is nice, but parking
is difficult, which isn't. I don't need to come back here again.
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Weathervane
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Bedford, NH
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I have lived in NH for 2 years, and drive by this restaurant in Bedford
quite often, but have never been inside. On the way home yesterday,
I was starving and decided I should try it as I had time to kill. It was
quite OK, but nothing special. The pe ...
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I have lived in NH for 2 years, and drive by this restaurant in Bedford
quite often, but have never been inside. On the way home yesterday,
I was starving and decided I should try it as I had time to kill. It was
quite OK, but nothing special. The personnel were extremely friendly
and efficient. I ordered a cup of clam chowder and a special portion
of broiled scallops with cole slaw & rice. I had barely finished
the chowder (which was good) when there came the entree! I am not complaining.
The portions were so generous that I ate the scallops, a little cole
slaw, a tad of rice, and that was all. The value for money was quite good,
I thought. I am not a huge fish fan (goes back to the Catholic school days
of fish every Friday), but might come back here again.
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Long Trail Brewing Company
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Bridgewater Corners, VT
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I visited here with my German friend who's a Brewmaster in his hometown
of Heidelberg. While he got a private tour of this lovely private brewery,
I killed time eating. There are specials every day, and this time there
was a cheddar cheese soup m ...
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I visited here with my German friend who's a Brewmaster in his hometown
of Heidelberg. While he got a private tour of this lovely private brewery,
I killed time eating. There are specials every day, and this time there
was a cheddar cheese soup made with beer! Very hearty, very tasty, and
I couldn't taste the beer, which, for me, was a good thing. I dawdled
over soup, waiting for my friend to conclude his tour so we could eat
together. There is a menu, of course, and there are specials, but I guess
the brewmaster there had told the chef to treat my friend like a VIP,
because the guy came out of the kitchen, told us what he had back there,
and made suggestions, many of which weren't on the menu. I did an
appetizer platter with mild and hot wings, potato salad and excellent
French fries. My friend had a hamburger that he raved about for hours.
There is beer on tap, naturally, but there are soft drinks available
as well. I had a diet drink, since one of us had to drive the 90 minutes
back to NH! My food was very nice, my friend drank some stellar beer (so
he said), and a good time was had by all. On nice days, one can sit outside
just like in Germany, but the weather didn't permit the day we visited.
I'd like to come back again so I can speak German with the brewmaster
and chow down on some very good food! A must-visit when in this area!!
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Wok Wok
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Milford, NH
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Wok Wok is squeezed in between a Brooks Drug Store and a dry cleaner,
I think, and I almost missed it. The people here are very nice, and food
preparation is fast. Unlike other Chinese restaurants I've encountered,
this place doesn't have a b ...
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Wok Wok is squeezed in between a Brooks Drug Store and a dry cleaner,
I think, and I almost missed it. The people here are very nice, and food
preparation is fast. Unlike other Chinese restaurants I've encountered,
this place doesn't have a buffet; instead one goes to the counter,
places the order (to-go or eat-in) and waits until it's done. Wok
Wok has Lunch and Dinner specials, and the prices are decent. I ordered
a lunch portion of General Tso's chicken. Even though I was staying
to eat there, I received my meal in a take-out container, with divisions,
which was very off-putting. As part of the lunch special, I had a choice
of egg roll or other things, and I took the egg roll, which had previously
been frozen, and tasted like nothing. The Gen. Tso's chicken was
very good, with white rice, but the divisions in the to-go container
made it difficult to eat. This restaurant offers Coke products, so
I had a diet Coke. I had just missed the lunch rush, so I was alone in the
dining room. I think the next time I go there, I'll just order my
meal for carry-out, so that I can put it on a real place at home. Not bad
for what one pays.
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Chiangmai Thai Restaurant
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Amherst, NH
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I love the food here, but find the opening hours erratic. The rice dishes
are nice, but I wish they could be hotter (temperature, not spice).
The waitstaff is very friendly, and they have a full bar. This place
serves lunch and dinner when it's o ...
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I love the food here, but find the opening hours erratic. The rice dishes
are nice, but I wish they could be hotter (temperature, not spice).
The waitstaff is very friendly, and they have a full bar. This place
serves lunch and dinner when it's open.
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Blake's Ice Cream Restaurant
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Milford, NH
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Blake's just won the 2006 "Best Hard Ice Cream" award
given by New Hampshire magazine, as voted on by readers. I never got
to try to ice cream, so will have to go back. I had a quick lunch there,
which was OK, but just OK. The coffee wa ...
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Blake's just won the 2006 "Best Hard Ice Cream" award
given by New Hampshire magazine, as voted on by readers. I never got
to try to ice cream, so will have to go back. I had a quick lunch there,
which was OK, but just OK. The coffee was good - imagine my surprise!
The waitress was totally spaced and didn't get my order right,
nor did she add up the check correctly. I had a plain grilled cheese sandwich
with bacon & tomato added and the chef did a great job. Blake's
make their own cole slaw, which was also terrific. Unfortunately,
the portion was so generous (sandwich/slaw/chips!) that I was just
too full to try the ice cream. Blake's has a lot of flavors, some
specials and some seasonal-only. My only complaint, other than the
silly waitress, was the smoking section. The restaurant's not
that large, and even though I was at the other end of the place, I could
smell it. This is an ice cream place, with breakfast and lunch items,
a place for families. Why is there smoking allowed? There were little
children in the building when I was there. Granted, they were with their
parents in the so-called "non-smoking section, " but
that was a joke. If you are allergic to cigarette smoke, as I am, be forewarned.
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Riverhouse Cafe
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Milford, NH
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I've been coming here since 2004 when I was house-hunting and didn't
want breakfast or lunch @ a Burger King. My realtor at the time brought
me here, and I'm now a repeat offender. This pleasant establishment
is run by a husband-and-wife ...
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I've been coming here since 2004 when I was house-hunting and didn't
want breakfast or lunch @ a Burger King. My realtor at the time brought
me here, and I'm now a repeat offender. This pleasant establishment
is run by a husband-and-wife team (if I understood it right). I believe
the guy cooks, because his wife, the owner, is out front, greeting,
seating and serving, depending upon what's going on. There are
homemade soups and pies, daily specials, hearty breakfasts, big lunches,
you name it! The coffee, to me, is horrendous, and I've learned
not to drink it. I'm a sucker for a serious grilled cheese sandwich,
and the chef is a master at this. I tell him how burned I want my bread,
and he complies. One can pay cash, credit card or personal check, for
which I was grateful when I only had my checkbook with me, everything
having been left back in the hotel. The lady in charge remembers people,
which is amazing, considering how crowded it gets in here. She greets
me like a long-lost friend when I come in, and remembers stuff I told
her from the last time. I highly recommend the Riverhouse Cafe, but
only 'til 2PM, after which time it's closed.
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Cafe On the Oval
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Milford, NH
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This place is a hit with locals and passers-through. Sunday is tremendously
crowded, when families gather for breakfast/brunch/you name it.
Portions are large, and the coffee is OK. I took a German friend with
me to the Oval, and he still raves about ...
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This place is a hit with locals and passers-through. Sunday is tremendously
crowded, when families gather for breakfast/brunch/you name it.
Portions are large, and the coffee is OK. I took a German friend with
me to the Oval, and he still raves about it. He had a do-it-yourself omlette
that he put together himself, and it was done to perfection. I had blueberry
pancakes with real blueberries. Heavenly. The bread is homemade,
so the toast pieces are huge. I did not sit and linger the time we were
here, because there were people in line to get in(!). Nevertheless,
I not once felt rushed to get out, no matter how crowded it was. High recommended!
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The Dream Diner
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Tyngsboro, MA
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I really wanted to like this place, truly, but my first visit there wasn't
that good, so I'm on the fence until I go back again. I took a German
friend with me because he likes the American Diner culture. Although
the place wasn't crowded ...
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I really wanted to like this place, truly, but my first visit there wasn't
that good, so I'm on the fence until I go back again. I took a German
friend with me because he likes the American Diner culture. Although
the place wasn't crowded, we waited forever for someone to come
bring us menus. Then we waited for our order to be taken. Then we waited
some more for the food. We waited another long time to pay, and then the
order and the check came up wrong. Our waitress was very disinterested,
and since we weren't locals, we sort of felt ignored. Not a good
thing. I had a wonderful chocolate malt, and some weak and boring coffee.
My German pal had a homemade root beer, which is said was alright, nothing
more. He and I both ordered different sorts of burgers, and when they
came, they were excellent. The fries were good, too, but a little cool.
This place has a website that one can check out, and it's open only
for breakfast and lunch, from something like 6AM-2PM. We arrived at
about 12.30 PM, but got out of there shortly before they closed. I thought
some of their prices were a little high, too, but I was pretty annoyed
by the time I thought about writing a review. I plan to go back and see
if I can't get better service in less time!
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Big a Pizza
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Milford, NH
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The "Big A" is run by a very nice guy from Morocco and his other
associates, and you'd never know the guy ain't Italian, because
he sure can cook! One can buy a whole pizza or by-the-slice. There are
also hot and cold sandwiches, pa ...
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The "Big A" is run by a very nice guy from Morocco and his other
associates, and you'd never know the guy ain't Italian, because
he sure can cook! One can buy a whole pizza or by-the-slice. There are
also hot and cold sandwiches, pasta dishes, and salads. Everything
is available for takeout, and they deliver, too! I've had various
types of slice pizzas, all good, and ordered a "personal pizza"
for me with lots of garlic. Oh, yes, you can get garlic bread, too, with
or without cheese on top. They take cash or credit cards, but no checks,
and are open late (for Milford). Look for the Cumberland Farms gas station,
and the "Big A" is right next door. Very friendly people,
decent prices, and quick service. I love this place!
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