You Have To Break a Few Eggs...

One more WMUR-TV poll, this one naming the best places to get an omelet in the Granite State. 

Here's the winners from areas around the Lakes Region.

It's more than a little ironic - two local favorites that are less than a mile from each other tied for No. 15 on the list. Annie's Overlook Diner in Holderness is just steps away from the Main Street Station in Plymouth. ("The Station" is one of our favorite places for a late Sunday breakfast )

Meanwhile, J&J's Yolk Co. of Belmont - recently named one of the best pancake spots in New Hampshire - came in at No. 11 on the omelet scale. (We visited recently, and this truly is a great breakfast restaurant.)

And the No. 1 vote goes to Rosie's Restaurant  - just up the road on Rte. 16 in Tamwoth. (We'll be there as soon.)

Feel like your favorite spot was overlooked? Tell us about it.

Coffee, Anyone?

Another poll of WMUR-TV viewers reveal that you don't have to go to live in a snarky urban neighborhood to find a great cup of java. Folks gave Lakes Region businesses three of the Top Ten spots among the "best places in New Hampshire" to enjoy the state's "Best Coffee."

Cafe Monte Alto in Plymouth is No. 10 on the list. Three generations in the coffee business leads to the creation of a wonderfully  flavorful brew. We particularly like the  peaberry. The warm, friendly neighborhood shop near Plymouth State University gets four-and-a-half out of a possible five stars from visitors who reported to Yelp.com.

Number three is Aroma Joe's Coffee, which began in Maine and recently opened up a store at 644 Union Avenue in Laconia. The place takes an interesting approach - not as 'stuffy' as Starbucks but not quite as 'casual' as McDonald's, the store is a stand-alone business that is strictly 'drive-thru'. And it's developing legions of local fans.

The poll's No. 2 rating is reserved for the Mad River Coffee House in Campton. This great little place has won numerous awards over the years, so the designation is not much of a surprise. It's popular with both locals and seasonal White Mountain visitors.

What's your favorite coffee stop in the Lakes Region?

Morning's Best Eats

Another WMUR-TV viewer's poll... this time for Best Breakfast in the state.

No surprise, the Lakes Region is well represented. 

No. 14 is Pauli's Bakery & Breakfast on Main Street in Tilton. One of those rare places that's loved by both local and seasonal visitors.

No. 10 is Café Déja Vu, a long-time Laconia landmark.



But where's Kitchen Cravings of Gilford, Our Family Tree in Winnisquam and the Squam Lakes Inn? 

And there's more... 

What's your favorite Lakes Region breakfast place?

No Surprises...

... except for trying to figure out exactly what Lakes Region town this week's WMUR-TV Monday Mansion is located. 
Looks like Wolfeboro to us.

Rising to the Top (Again)

Fans of WMUR-TV recently picked the Top 10 places to get pancakes in New Hampshire.

And, guess what? Lakes Region restaurants are once again prominent.

No 10 is a relatively new Belmont eatery at the corner of Routes 140 and 106. J&J's Yolk & Co. (AKA The Broken Yoke) is succeeding where a number of other places have tried but failed. (A problem could be the location: it's not at street level but "behind" the D&D convenience store and Brokside Pizza - worth the finding.)

.. And No. 6 is the family-owned seasonal Sanbornton legend. Most folks don't consider the summer complete unless they've been here at least once.

What's your favorite place? Have you tried the new Griddle in the Middle in Meredith? Does anyone serve a Sunday brunch comparable with the old Joann's of Tilton?

Lakes Region Baseball Coming Again...

This year's All-Star Game for the New England Collegiate 

Baseball League - one of the country's best college summer

leagues - will be played right here in the Lake Region.

Laconia Muscrats' GM Noah Crane has released his latest baseball blast - just in time for the season opener. (See you at the ballpark.)

What's Better?

SLA's Annual Spring Volunteer Work 

Day cominfSaturday, May 11. 

Ice-Out and Squam... "Who could ask for anything more?" 
(Ice-Out on Winnipesaukee officially declared at 6:53 a.m. today!)