2020-21 Sunday River

[Smellytele]

Being kind; the new Phoenix is struggling, good beer but the food (limited menu) and service…. Meh
Matterhorn always delivers and the kids love it.
The other new place, Steam Mill Brewing on the access road is good if you’re looking for something new.

I did not like Steam mill beer not on the same level as the definitive (old Phoenix) - But this is really about food. Did like the food at Definitive as did my wife and my buddies the 2 times I went there.

 

[Andrew B.]

I did not like Steam mill beer not on the same level as the definitive (old Phoenix) - But this is really about food. Did like the food at Definitive as did my wife and my buddies the 2 times I went there.

Not a fan of SM beer either, it all tastes the same and stale. they do have several outside draft options. I recommend the Saco River Pale ale. The food has always been excellent.

The beer at Difinitive is real good but the two times I wanted to have food they told me that basically most of the menu wasn’t available. The burgers were fine.

If your taking kids out Matty-Horn is the place to go IMO. HUGE beer selection with wood fired pizza, games for the kids.

 

[machski]

Boyne will have purchased 4 of these 8 packs in the last 4 years. Maybe Dopp gave them a muti purchase discount!

I think they may have got a discount on the first one (Ramcharger) at BS. Doubt they got anymore discounts, but they are a Dopp exclusive company. Outside of the 8's, they are buying a crap ton of Dopp lifts across all their resorts (or refurbishing and reusing older Dopp lifts with Dopp that they already own).

 

[kbroderick]

What do people recommend for a family dinner Saturday night? Booked a long weekend at the grand with the kids, wife is coming Saturday night. Is the new place at the old Phoenix decent? Matterhorn a better choice?

This weekend?

Matterhorn is closing for the season on Sunday. Be aware that it may be both crowded and with some menu limitations (last weekend they ran out of gluten-free crusts, not sure if they restocked or not), and Sunday night is Mug Club members only.

I like the food at Steam Mill; your mileage may vary. Can't comment on the beer due to my digestive system's dislike for gluten.

 

[thebigo]

Girls approved of the matterhorn.

 

[parahelia]

Girls approved of the matterhorn.

Mine love it, too. That arcade is an expensive babysitter, but everyone always has a good time. Service has been efficient every time I’ve been this winter, impressive given the labor landscape.

 

[Andrew B.]

This weekend?

Matterhorn is closing for the season on Sunday. Be aware that it may be both crowded and with some menu limitations (last weekend they ran out of gluten-free crusts, not sure if they restocked or not), and Sunday night is Mug Club members only.

I like the food at Steam Mill; your mileage may vary. Can't comment on the beer due to my digestive system's dislike for gluten.

We have some family members with Gluten issues. Have you been to the gluten free food truck by the ski dorm? I thought it was fabulous and I don’t have Gluten issues either.

 

[machski]

We have some family members with Gluten issues. Have you been to the gluten free food truck by the ski dorm? I thought it was fabulous and I don’t have Gluten issues either.

If you are up this weekend, Tripps food truck is still up and open at North Peak Lodge. Excellent food, can be a bit of a wait at lunch hour up there though

 

[kbroderick]

We have some family members with Gluten issues. Have you been to the gluten free food truck by the ski dorm? I thought it was fabulous and I don’t have Gluten issues either.

I've enjoyed their food a few times, and I agree that it's decidedly tasty. Having a completely GF menu is an incredible treat with not needing to play 20 questions about food choices and sides and dressings and such.

 

[thebigo]

The attention to detail and all the little extras provided by boyne make a difference.

 

[parahelia]

The attention to detail and all the little extras provided by boyne make a difference.

They sure know how to deploy Eddy for maximum kid happiness. A couple of weeks ago I was at south ridge and a bunch of mini runners (seasonal program for 3-5 year olds) were having a birthday party in a quiet corner of the upstairs after the day’s session. A parent must have alerted management ahead of time, because Eddy made a cameo at the party. Those little ones were absolutely star struck…. Happy kids = happy parents = winning formula.

 

[Newpylong]

What would the Vail equivalent be? A robber? Grinch?

 

[jimmywilson69]

So welcoming and kid friendly...

 

[Newpylong]

Not the group I would like to see once I got up that last stair from the parking lot lol.

 

[ss20]

So welcoming and kid friendly...

Still one of the most bizarre PR shoots I've ever seen...

 

[machski]

Anyone catch the SR/Bethel spot on Places and Spaces on NECN this weekend? Seemed to be a big feature for the mountain on the Merrill Hill development. DB was front and center on most of the feature. Very short commercial breaks lead me to believe SR must have pumped $$ into that episode of the show.

 

[Riverveteran]

Anyone catch the SR/Bethel spot on Places and Spaces on NECN this weekend? Seemed to be a big feature for the mountain on the Merrill Hill development. DB was front and center on most of the feature. Very short commercial breaks lead me to believe SR must have pumped $$ into that episode of the show.

Can see one house going up now on MH.

 

[tumbler]

What would the Vail equivalent be? A robber? Grinch?

The Hamburglar

 

[machski]

Can see one house going up now on MH.

Yup, saw that one. I don't think it was the family featured on the show, their home's renderings made it seem lower profile than the one under construction to blend in more to the hill. I believe about half the first phase of lots are spoken for already.

 

[bigbob]

Sunday River has been pretty quiet about posting construction updates, but here is the latest.

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=376594317790714

Should a 22/23 thread be started?