654476 Wed Sep 23 12:50:27 -0700 2009 2 13 New England 0 5052867 So, folks on the Midcoast of Maine have been following the conversation about whether or not the Dip Net is really closed, etc... it is not, it is simply re-opened under a new owner, same name. I heard on the boards that the new incarnation is very nice, so we decided to go, although we were sad to see the old owners go. It was absolutely awful. When we arrived, there was a crowd, with oysters on the half shell and a live band. We were happy to share a table and wait... but the nice band turned out to be the only good report. We waited an outrageous amount of time, while watching he waitress hang around and chat with friends. When she came, they were out of 4 different drink choices before we found one they weren't out of. When we ordered (20 minutes after drinks?), she had to come back more than once to ask again what we wanted- and really kinda looked like she thought that was our fault. When we got the fish and chips, they were undercooked, and the medium cheeseburger was a hockey puck. The fish and chips came with salt and vinegar potato chips instead of the advertised fries, and when we asked she wasn't going to volunteer the info), she said they were out of fries. She brought an order of onion rings instead (to replace the two orders of fries), and they were seriously straight out of the frozen Ore-Ida bag. We had to get our own silverware, and borrow ketchup from our neighbors, because she never came back. If she had, we'd have asked for the bill and left immediately, instead of sitting around for the check until we were nearly the last patrons. It still burns me up to think of it. We don't have the chance to get out as much as we'd like, so when we do, I generally like to have something that resembles service, or quality food. I've been both a cook and a server for over 15 years, so I'm sympathetic to lots of challenges on the resto's end... that was not the problem here. Bummer. Wed Sep 23 12:50:28 -0700 2009 62469 happybellynh 1 5053051 happybell, that is too bad to hear that your experience was not a pleasant one (and only made worse by a server!). i know this sounds so old fashioned, but i would take a few minutes to either email or write a letter to the manager or owner. in times like these, it stinks to waste precious money (and time!)...oh well, hope you had some better experiences, esp. considering all the fine eating establishments in the area. Wed Sep 23 13:44:02 -0700 2009 5052867 22888 unocal 2 5054863 Luckily, I live in the Rockland, so I get to partake of all the goodies here frequently (though my budget doesn't accommodate as much Primo/Suzuki's as I'd like....). It does sound old-fashioned... and (therefore) probably the right thing to do. Thanks for making the suggestion. Thu Sep 24 08:25:27 -0700 2009 5053051 62469 happybellynh