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Foist
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Foist
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 Wed Mar 02, 2016 10:17 am |
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I don't understand the love for this place. The time I went there was one of the worst restaurant experiences I've had in my whole life. That's good news that this place and the Schoolhouse place are for sale -- not enough good eating options in that area. still, sad about the fire.
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treeswarper
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Wed Mar 02, 2016 11:59 am |
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Well, I am sorry for your dining experiences, but that's what you get in a touristy economy. In Winthrop, most new businesses lasted about 6 months to a year. They have troubles surviving the fall and winter when the pass is closed.
That valley has always been a hard place to make a living, even in the pre-highway days. Now it is less affordable for the folks who would have the miniscule wage jobs in the restaurants. They get what they can pay for.
Twisp used to have a mill which paid fairly well for the area. Those days are gone and so are the people who worked there, if they could find work elsewhere.
I have fond memories of time spent at the Antlers, before Twisp was "discovered" and when tourists drove on by to go to Winthrop. One night an oil dripping Harley was driven into the tavern, and dripped on the old, unfinished floor. That probably wouldn't happen now, although a guy did ride a horse into the dining area of the Sun Mountain Lodge one time....
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The food wasn't great, but definitely tasted good after a day or two of climbing. Best times were spent on the deck overlooking the river, with one (or two) of their cold brews.
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fourteen410
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Drove through Twisp this weekend and saw a sign posted on the door indicating that the fire was arson. Apparently the fire started in the back office, where computers and business records were destroyed.
Can't help but wonder if someone with financial ties to the place was involved.
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ArcDome
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It looks like the pub might reopen as a new food market by the end of summer:
Methow Valley News Article
| Quote: | | While things are a bit unnerving in the high country, down here in the lowlands, circulating rumors of the sale of the Twisp River Pub can finally be put to rest. Still to close, ownership of the beloved pub is slated to be handed over to Joe Marver, proprietor of the neighboring Twisp River Suites, in upcoming days. Joe’s vision includes a facelift to the establishment to transform it into a market-style eatery with a variety of food vendors.
Joe wants to keep it local. The idea is to invite local food merchants or restaurateurs to set up space in the building and sell a variety of high-quality meals and beverages. Imagine a stylish, modern food court with an open-air beer garden, artisan baked goods, gourmet coffee, and savory food offerings ranging from ethnic fusion cuisine to pub eats. Now imagine rooftop dining overlooking the river and live music, with counter and/or table service options. That’s the current vision Marver has for the eatery and he hopes to have it up and going by Labor Day! |
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wildernessed
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 On the bright side the Twisp Bakery is well worth a stop after a trip. 
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Bedivere
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| TARDIS wrote: | It looks like the pub might reopen as a new food market by the end of summer:
Methow Valley News Article
| Quote: | | While things are a bit unnerving in the high country, down here in the lowlands, circulating rumors of the sale of the Twisp River Pub can finally be put to rest. Still to close, ownership of the beloved pub is slated to be handed over to Joe Marver, proprietor of the neighboring Twisp River Suites, in upcoming days. Joe’s vision includes a facelift to the establishment to transform it into a market-style eatery with a variety of food vendors.
Joe wants to keep it local. The idea is to invite local food merchants or restaurateurs to set up space in the building and sell a variety of high-quality meals and beverages. Imagine a stylish, modern food court with an open-air beer garden, artisan baked goods, gourmet coffee, and savory food offerings ranging from ethnic fusion cuisine to pub eats. Now imagine rooftop dining overlooking the river and live music, with counter and/or table service options. That’s the current vision Marver has for the eatery and he hopes to have it up and going by Labor Day! |
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Sounds pretty ambitious. I hope he can pull it off. Does that area have enough year-round population to support such an endeavor?
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