Your Local Eateries Need Your Support
They’ve Always Been There For Us - Now We Need To Be There For Them
By Brendan Smith
Weirs Times Editor
Since the Covid-19 outbreak around the world, life has changed in a way no one could have predicted even just a few weeks ago.
There hasn’t been a business that hasn’t seen an effect from this outbreak. Some forced to change the way they do business due to necessary restrictions implemented to control the spread of the virus.
For example, restaurants, diners, pubs and other food service businesses were ordered to shut down in house dining services and allowed only take-out and delivery options.
As someone who has worked in the food service industry for several years, I could feel the tremor that went through the industry here in New Hampshire when they got the news.
Food has always been synonymous with comfort here in the United States. In cities and towns around the country, the favorite restaurant, pub or diner is most likely the go to for relieving the stress of a long day or week. A “Pack up all your cares and woes” respite.
Many eating establishments having also always been very generous when it came to local fundraisers. Unselfishly giving of their time and product in helping so many causes.
Yes, we sure could use them now. And we certainly will need them once this is all over…and it will be.
So, for however long this lasts, make sure you don’t forget about these places that have served you well over the years. We all want to make sure they are still there for us once the smoke clears. They need our support.
Even though the stools are on the bar and the dining areas are dark, the comfort food you crave is still being made in many of these establishments; it’ll just be a little different for a while how you’ll enjoy them.
And, don’t forget, a new law put into effect during this time is allowing establishments to provide beer and wine curbside service if they choose.
Here are some of the restaurants here in Central New Hampshire that are working at keeping their doors open. (Due to space limitations we have featured restaurants that regularly support this newspaper with their advertisements. We have included a few menus or portions of menus here, but since situations can change in each particular situation as the days go by, you may want to double check with these places listed here by calling ahead. Also make sure to check all establishments websites and Facebook pages for daily menu and other changes.)
Patricks Pub & Eatery at 18 Weirs Road In Gilford has daily Curbside Pickup & Delivery. Visit patrickspub.com/limited-menu for their full menu and they are even having Carry Out Wednesday specials. They also provide beer and wine through curbside pickup. On Facebook page it is noted: “The Lakes Region is a generous and resilient community. We’ll get through this together and be stronger for it!” 603-293-0841.
Hart’s Turkey Farm Restaurant, 233 Daniel Webster Highway in Meredith will be doing take out and curbside delivery Friday-Sunday, 11:30am to 6:30pm. A post on their Facebook page: “We look forward to helping you in any way we can this weekend. Please bear with us as we are a crew of few, keeping things going so the rest of our family crew has a home to come back to. Your support means the world to us and we #thankyou from all of our “Hart’s” 603-279-6212.
George’s Diner, 10 Plymouth Street in Meredith is planning operating at normal hours (6am-8pm) for take out and curbside pickup with payment over the phone. They’d also like to thank everyone for their support of local businesses during this unprecedented time. 603-279-8723.
Ackerly’s Grill and Galley Restaurant in downtown Alton is currently running their full menu for takeout and curbside delivery. Famous for their Buffalo, Garlic Parmesan, Teriyaki And Dry Rub chicken wings, they are limiting orders on those so get them while they last. Their website is ackerlysgrillandgalleyrestaurant.com. On their Facebook page, owner Shaun Ackerly posted “I ask that you stop in, you don’t have to order anything. Come in, say hello, let us know how you are doing. We have always made sure that our priority was serving our locals and giving them a place to feel comfortable. That has not changed. We will be seeing you soon. Be safe.” 603-875-3383.
Giuseppe’s Pizzeria and Ristorante in The Mills Falls Marketplace in Meredith will be offering pick- up and Delivery service for dinner every day from 4pm to 8pm. They will also be offering pick-up service for lunch on Saturday and Sunday starting at 11 am. There will be limited delivery service available within 5 miles from 4pm to 8pm daily. Customers ordering take out and delivery will be required to pay with a credit card over the phone when placing the order. Pens used for signing the credit card slips will be fully sanitized before and after each use. To ensure the safety of their customers. To view their menu see giuseppesnh.com 603-279-3313.
Faros Express, 1135 Union Avenue Laconia. Closed Sundays and Mondays and open Tuesdays thru Saturdays from 11:30am to 8pm. Their full menu is available on their website at faro-express.com 603-527-8700.
Lydia’s Café, 33 N. Main Street Wolfeboro will remain open Thursday through Sunday serving up their awesome coffee and take out. “Thank you all for your support and good cheer.” Their menu can be viewed on their Facebook Page. 603 569-3991.
Johnsons Steak & Seafood, 69 State Route 11 New Durham is offering their full menu, plus beer and wine for take out. They will have window and curbside pick up available. They are open their normal business hours of Sunday- Thursday 11am-8pm. Friday & Saturday 11am-9pm. Check out their Facebook Page or their website for daily specials. 603-859-7500.
I am sure you have your favorite eating place and, unfortunately, we can not list them all here. Whatever that business might be, don’t forget them in this time of uncertainty.
You’ll look back days down the road, sitting at your favorite table or on you favorite barstool and you’ll be glad you did.
