Restaurant Reviews

For something new to write about, I though I would mention some of the restaurants we recommend. I guess you would have to say we have a top 5, but who's counting. This is my subjective opinion and I am entitled to it..hah...I think it is pretty accurate as guests tell me in the morning about how their dinner went. On occasion we all have bad nights so what may be good one night, may be a bit less the special the next. Service is always an issue. Especially in early season as new staff come on board at the restaurants. It takes a while to get some restaurants up and running at full throttle in the Summer. Another 'gotcha' are weddings. If a dining place does weddings or hosts wedding dinners, etc. you can get lost in the shuffle and your plate may be delayed. I have started asking that question before I make a reservation for my guests. So her goes

By the way , these top 5 are not in any particular order.

1. The 1785 Inn. This is one of my personal favorites for a good ole New England style place. In the winter it is fun to sit by the fireplace and enjoy the warmth it gives off. This past December we made it early during a big snow storm..and we watch the world turn white out the large windows looking towards Mt. Washington. I have never had a bad meal here. We have had the salmon, the filet mignon, the elk and rabbit cooked 2 ways.. and loved it all. The waiters are a hoot and I never tire of their antics. The Yodeler will often times catch an out of towner by surprise !

2. Decades Steakhouse. For the first year I was here I never sent anyone to this place. I simply did not like the name...*shame on me....Since last summer I have been a half a dozen times and the food is always delicious. I order a steak, but it also has good seafood and pasta. The majority of my guests like it.

3. May Kellys Cottage: Want some good comfort food, Made like your Irish aunt made it. Then this is the place. It is in an old building with lots of old junk in the hall way leading out back to the restaurant. From the pub are huge glass windows giving u a great view of Cathedral Ledge. We have eaten here a number of times and we always try something different.

4. Thai NanKoping: Or something like that. Usually pretty good food, on occasion they must have a substitute cook, but for the most part the food is tasty and hot.

5. Thompson House Eatery in Jackson. 9 miles from us I usually dont often send guests that far, especially if you want more then 1 adult beverage. But the food is fantistic. My wife and I had Christman Eve dinner here last year and it was perfect.

OK...I am keeping this to my top 5 favorites...there are many more good restaurants to choose from, but this is my blog !

Not much snow

An Inch here, an inch there....what gives ? All of you down in the Mid Atlantic states are having all the fun ! We are busy getting ready for this Valentines day weekend. All the smart guys made reservations well in advance to romance your sweetie. If you waited until today or later you may want to try another inn. We recommend the Glen Oaks Inn in Intervale, or perhaps the Admiral Perry in Fryeburg, they may still have vacancies. We also suggest that you consider which restaurant you want to go to for dinner this weekend. Reservations are suggested, we can make that call for you, just let us know. Sherry is cooking up a Valentines surprise...she is always good for that kind of stuff ! Speaking of Valentines, I need to head off today and buy something for my wife. So long for now

February - WE need Snow

It's early Feb and most of the east coast is getting a good dosing of snow. The White Mountains could use some of that. We have the cold, now we just need the moisture. The Eastman Inn is humming along anyway. Valentines weekend we are just about full with 1 room left, but alas it only has twin beds and what kind of Valentines day fun would that be !!!!!!.

I just added a special for February, Stay any Thursday in February and get it 1/2 off if you stay on Saturday. If you extend until Saturday Night, you get Thursday 2/3'rds off. So call INN sick on Friday, come up on Thursday and use your savings for a nice dinner or an early start on the slopes on Friday.