Trackside Cafe

Art to Art is coming along

2009-03-11T01:46:00.000-07:00

Tracksiders....

2009-03-04T03:41:00.000-08:00

Since I got back from Florida, i have gotten many calls, emails personnel encounters from my wonderful friends...(trackteams?) I was told that when we parted company from the restaurant, that NOTHING would change, the new owners LOVED the feel of the place, and they would continue on with the way things were, employees, ambience, etc...
Im sorry its different now, but i did what i could in trying to explain everything in place, and why...Its a tough place to run, because it has its own path, and one has to get on the path and follow the ques of the people! I am sure once they get all there things in order, it will be awesome! IT will be more of a "train-station" atmosphere, and it will be very organized! Have patience, and it will be a fun place to go.
On a different note, some of my artwork will be at the childrens room at the Exeter Library, and at my new store in Newmarket! The store will be open in a couple weeks, i still have so much work to do there!
Dont hesitate to email (gardnluv@comcast.net)or call,
I miss y'all! Pattie

We are back from Florida and time to move on

2009-03-02T19:24:00.001-08:00

2009-02-17T02:58:00.000-08:00

This is where I'll be, this will be my new ART SUPPLE STORE From pallet to pallette? 102 main st Newmarket! Be watching,,,

Trackteam's "last supper"

2009-02-16T02:51:00.000-08:00

Chelsea getting ready for the next day.... Kenny and Brit, King cook and his court

Owen, All around back-up, and always with a smile! Great energy Owen, thanks for being there for what ever position we needed. ! You rock dude!!

Ski-bert! This man can out eat anybody! Where does he put it?

Nice rack o' ribs there buddy!

We went to the 99 last night, Heather couldnt make it, and i think Pat was hiding! But we had fun...It was the least we could do for our awesome gang.

I will miss the comradory(sp?) But hoping to loose a few pounds!

I will be taking my art to Newmarket, i will have a small art supply store, and we'll see what goes from there! I will keep posting here, so if you'all want details...when i have them, you will know it! Here are some pictures from last night.

tee shirts

2009-02-14T16:56:00.000-08:00

http://www.cafepress.com/sidetracked
If anybody wants a tee shirt, this is where you can get them...you asked,,,
Let me know what you think...
;-) Pattie

Valentines Day...

2009-02-13T13:37:00.000-08:00

Our final day of operation, please come him and meet the new owners! I want them to feel very comfortable, and i want it to be a fun transfer. I have to look at this as, "this was the plan" even though...I really had some fun ideas...but so do the Cross's. And they also want to hear what people have to say...
I think they can improve on so many things that i just couldnt get a handle on. My artistic brain, just wants to have fun,,,
I will continue to post here, to let people no what i am doing in life, and Chelsea as well.....Like I think i am opening an Art supply store in Newmarket.
Anyway, More later! Happy Valentine's Day!

My little sidetrack in life...

2009-02-06T02:39:00.000-08:00

Ok, folks, here it is, It looks like we may have some people that want to buy the Trackside. Its a nice family, that wants to do the things that we wanted to do with it. They promised to keep things just as they are, Pat, Ski...all the fun things that make the Trackside unique. If you are reading this, and you are a Trackside patron...let us know what you think. After all, its your restaurant, and we have listened to you all thus far. Chelsea and I both have heavy hearts. YOu people have become our extended family, look what we have been through together! The power outage to say the least...We were all in the same dark cold boat! But the trackside had lights, hot coffee, and great laughs! I think we would have gone insane with out it...

In the short time we have been there, we have had 6 cooks, Brian and Kenny being the bomb! How many wait people? Chelsea, and Karla, my beginning team...and then there is Pat, I have called her the "glue" and that she is. She has been out sick all week, and there is no beginning to the day with out her! Take your meds Pat, WE NEED YOU!

And King Arthur and your...court...You are the bestest sweetest family there is!

What will we do, we'll have to meet you guys for breakfast every now and then...

I could go on and on, all our new friends, Elaine, Linda, Gerry, Dave, Jim, Kurt, John,Jim, Bob, Maureen Pat, Sandy, Perrin and his gang , Barbs,Linda, oh yeah, and Roger! I have not enough time to name all of you crazy people who slack at the track....

Well folks, we'll see what happens, Chelsea and Heather are the specials today, and im sure Ill be floating around...with my one million bags...counting the coin...We love all of you, even the pains! No pains no gains, right?

comments or questions? you can email me at gardnluv@comcast.net

feel free to post a review!

2009-01-27T03:35:00.001-08:00

http://search.seacoastonline.com/sp?keywords=the+trackside+cafe&address=Exeter%2C+NH&aff=1&catId=&sType=all&search.x=41&search.y=11

THANKS FOR THE REVEIWS!

2009-01-27T03:32:00.000-08:00

sEACOAST onlines rest reveiws, thanks for all the nice words people, it encourages us to keep on keepin' on!

We are getting aggressive!

2009-01-26T02:40:00.000-08:00

Another week, and its time to get really creative! We are going to be running a 2 for 1 breakfast special and a 2for 1 lunch special...daily.
Today we are doing a Crepe special, 2 for 1 and a lunch special,
soup and sandwich 2 for 1. Good time to bring a friend out for lunch!
In case people arent aware, Our original cook Brian is back. So if you came in when we were having troubles...those troubles are gone.
Brian, Kenny, sometimes Owen, Pat Heather, Chelsea, Ski, and some times Kelly...
That is our wonderful staff!
I cant say enough about our regulars,,,It makes our mornings when we come in and you guys and gals are all lined up, happy faces, joking around...its really what makes the place a unique little staple of Exeter!
Well, once again, thanks for reading,,,and if you have any questions or comments, feel free to email me, Pattie @ gardnluv@comcast.net

SUNDAY!!

2009-01-25T05:32:00.000-08:00

ANY BENNY, 2 for 1 today! COme in and check it out, along with a bunch of other specials!!
It warm inside!!!

January 19

2009-01-19T04:57:00.000-08:00

New Engand Boiled Dinner, Quiche, Steak tips and eggs///Breakfast ALL DAY!
Come on in and check it out!

reviews?

2009-01-18T04:09:00.000-08:00

http://search.seacoastonline.com/sp?aff=1&catId=&wId=91881&siteId=
If anybody has anything good to say, you can post your review at the link above, thats if i did it correctly! Thanks for reading! Pattie

Friday Jan 16,09

2009-01-16T15:57:00.000-08:00

We are still holding our own, even though we have had so many crazy things happen these last few weeks! But, we all feel like we are wiser, and more efficient! Our "Regulars" have been great, and i hope they enjoy us, and the food of course, as much as we enjoy them! We start most days with some good laughs, and its not the same if any body is missing! So keep on coming back, our food is getting better by the day, and we are having some awesome specials!
Keep checking back...We have a great team! Come on in and check us out if you havent already!
Thanks for reading! Pattie aka, MOTHERTRACKER!

Good Morning and Happy Friday!!

2009-01-16T04:58:00.000-08:00

Kielbasa and Veggie Oml with toast and home fries...$6.25
Banana Split Pancakes...1 for $3.95
Steak tips and eggs with toast and home fries.......$7.25
Steak and Cheese Oml with toast and home fries.....$6.50
Biscuits and Gravy with toast and home fries and eggs......$5.95
Pumpkin bread F.T. with bacon or sausage.......$5.50

Snowy Sunday! Br ians BACK!!!! @ the track

2009-01-11T05:37:00.000-08:00

Sunday January 11, 2009
Steak tips and eggs with homefries & toast $7.50
Meat Loaf and Eggs, w/ homefries and toast $6.25
Chili and Cheese Omelet $ 5.95
Biscuits n Gravy , 2 eggs w/homefries $5.95
2 Eggs on top of Hash Browns, w/peppers andonions and cheese, ON GRILLED CORN BREAD! $6.50!
COme on in and check it out!

December 27, 2008

2008-12-27T14:22:00.001-08:00

THE Trackside is still running strong, going through the ups and downs with cooks and wait staff. But I think that people are being patient as we try to figure it out! We will be running blueberry specials this upcomming week, so if you like blueberries, come on by and see what we have in store!

day 7, still no power for the track team

2008-12-18T02:30:00.001-08:00

Unitil came and went, still no power for me and my trackteam,,,
Merry Christmas....not

Dec 16, 08

2008-12-16T10:24:00.000-08:00

At our home there still is no power, but the TRACKSIDE is running strong!!!
We have a new cook, Joyce, and we are doing the best we can to deal with the influx of hungry, powerless people! Thanks again for your patience! If you still have no powere, come on in and watch TV or just to be where the heat is on!
Once we get back on track, we will be posting specials! THanks for your support!
Pattie and the TRACKTEAM!

2008-12-15T15:10:00.000-08:00

fRIENDLY FACES

2008-12-15T15:05:00.001-08:00

mORE PICTURES

We are still running!

2008-12-15T14:48:00.000-08:00

Sitting at the Trackside, where we have the internet and cable, and all those other things...but home does not! We also said good bye to Brian today and it was really sad! (Our cook)... So people please bare with us while we try to adjust to the changes, We really want it to work, and we are doing everything to make things good, if not better!

It was a great weekend, and i am glad we were here for the hungry cold, tired people, because you made us forget that we were hungry cold and tired! It is Monday night and we still have no power at home,,,

We also learned that one of our regulars passed away, and that is really sad...we still dont know the details, but in the big picture, our sidetracked/Trackside Family has suffered some things this past week.

We did meet alot of new faces, and we hope they come back. Not because they have to, but because they want to.! Thanks to the people that came to my "open house"/fallout shelter the other night! It was a great distraction! I am going to post some pictures of the road i live, and some of our friends at the Trackside! Thanks for reading, and remember the TRACKLINE!

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TRACKSIDE OPEN!

2008-12-13T04:19:00.000-08:00

we are open!we are trying to do the open house!
today 4-7...come in and get warm!

Thursdays Specials! 12/11/08

2008-12-11T05:30:00.000-08:00

We have the "Atlas" Omelet, Greek omelet, w/fetta cheese, spinach, olives and tomatoe, and Homefries
THen, we have Steak TIps n' Eggs, with home fries
and last but not least, we have pumpkin bread, or banana bread french toast.
We have soups and stews brewing, and a new cook waiting to serve you!
Also, Dont forget about our OPEN HOUSE this Saturday. 4-7pm, refreshments will be served!

Ladies night at Ace hardware, Arjays

2008-12-09T12:29:00.000-08:00

So, In my spare time, I work at ACE hardware, or Arjays/ Across the street from The Trackside. Weds night this week, is ladies night! Dec 10.
THis is supposed to be alot of fun, for the ladies and the employees! Stop in and check it out, I will post the hours tomorrow...25 % of your entire purchase, and they have some really cool stuff. Also, a good choice of Carhart Clothing,
Check it out!
http://www.acehardware.com/home/index.jsp?cid=

2008-12-08T15:30:00.000-08:00

New Happenings at THe TRACKSIDE! good and bad ;-(

2008-12-08T15:13:00.000-08:00

It reallyhas been a crazy week, and i am sorry not to have been posting the specials...But...Our cook, BRIAN gave his notice this week, and it kind of blew me out of the water...
We love Brian, and i hope the best for him, and yes, we are forced to move on.
We are lucky enough to have JOYCE, from Joyce's kitchen of Newmarket, she will be with us Mon, Tues, and Weds and we have another guy, Noah, coming in on the rest of the days. Brian did say he would come back a couple days a month...and we will hold him to it!
On the lighter side,we are decorated for Christmas, and are looking forward to a great Holiday season! As a matter o' fact we are having an

OPEN HOUSE, Saturday, Dec 13, from 4-7. We will also be saying farewell to Brian, and we will have refreshments, artwork, note cards, a few puzzles, and maybe some other goodies that i can scrounge from my creative friends!

Maybe we can get Joyce , one of our new cooks, to be there!

She seems to have quite a following! And we have Mr. Burnham, from Burnhams cleaners to thank! He told us to call her!

ANOTHER NEWS FLASH

WEDS EVENING IS LADIES NIGHT AT ACE ARJAYS!

25 % OFF EVERY THING, AND THERE WILL BE GIVE AWAYS!

Come on in, location,,,

66 lincoln street.

IN THE REAR OF GERRY"S VARIETY STORE

EXETER NH

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We should have named it SIDETRACKED!!!

2008-12-08T15:08:00.000-08:00

these two got sidetracked! Noah's first snoah!

Dec. 5th Breakfast specials

2008-12-05T04:12:00.000-08:00

Strawberry cheesecake banana bread french toast... $6.25
Bacon, Tomato, Egg and Cheese Omelet with homefries and toast...$6.25
Cranberry , granola pancakes...1: $3.50
"Mexican Hash" Grilled corn bread topped with cornbeef hash, peppers, onions, scrambled eggs, cheese, salsa and jalapenos...whole $6.95 Half $5.50

come on down and try one of Brians creative inventions!

2008-11-29T15:27:00.000-08:00

Sat, nov.29,08

2008-11-29T06:28:00.000-08:00

We are still working on the wireless connection, just a quick note to say thankyou for your continued support! We broke our record yesterday! Thanks to all those hungry HOCKEY players! GO TEAM!
And of course our regulars! THANKS AGAIN!

Happy Thanksgiving ! From the "Track Team"

2008-11-27T15:26:00.000-08:00

I hope you all got to spend the day with friends and family. It is what matters! We had a good, lazy day, but we missed the regulars from the Trackside! I guess they are entitled to the day off! My grandbaby, Cloten, 8 mos, informed me that he will be having a baby brother or sister next year at this time! Irish twins I say! Yippee!

Not sure what the specials will be, and we have been having trouble with the internet connection, but feel free to call the TRACKLINE! 603-418-8781

Also, I have hung some more of my original artwork. I usually have a show in my studio this time of year, but I cant be in 2 places at once. So stop in to see them. I do have many more paintings available, i just have to find time to clean the studio! If interested, you can email me at gardnluv@comcast.net or call the track line, or speak to Chelsea @ the rest.

Thanks for reading, and have a safe weekend!

Pattie

food for the eyes!

2008-11-25T04:35:00.001-08:00

Galleries
Pat Ryan-Perkins original watercolor exhibit
The Trackside Cafe/Diner~Located in the rear of Gerrys Convenience Store/66 Lincoln St, Exeter NH03833"aside frim yummy food!

Friday Nov 21

2008-11-21T03:59:00.000-08:00

Pastrami and Swiss Omelette served with homefries beans or hash browns $5.95

Spam egg and cheese breakfast sandwich on english muffin served with homefries $3.95

Spinach Bacon and Tomato omelette with toast and homefries $5.95

Banana Bread French Toast w/ bacon or sausage $5.95

weds Nov 19, 2008

2008-11-19T03:19:00.000-08:00

FRUIT BOWL W/ GRANOLA AND YOGURT $2.50

APPLE CINNAMON PANCAKES W/BACON OR SAUSAGE 2/ $3.95

MEATLOAF EGGS, TOAST & HOMEFRIES, BEANS OR HASHBROWNS $5.95

2 EGGS ANY STYLE,BACON, HOMEFRIES OR BEANS

AND A PIECE OF GRILLED BANANA BREAD $4.95

Tuesday,nov 18, 08

2008-11-18T03:19:00.000-08:00

Reeses Crepes with Peanut Butter and Choc. chips 2/ $5.25

Bacon Tomato cheese and garlic omelet, with homefries and toast $5.50

Banana Nut Pacakes, w/ bacon 2 for $3.45

Strawberry Cheese Cake French Toast

w/ bacon or sausage $5.50

MUFFIN MENU

Pina' Colada

Choc. Chip

blueberry

blackras

cinnamon

Noah, the little door man!

2008-11-17T12:23:00.001-08:00

This place inspires me to do beautiful art!

Monday Nov 17th

2008-11-17T03:46:00.000-08:00

Good Morning!

Pumpkin pancakes w/ bacon or sausage $3.50

Meatloaf and eggs w/homefries beans or hashbrowns $6.25

Try a little bit of everything...it's like a little sampler

1 egg, 1 sausage, 1 bacon, 1 french toast w/ homefries beans or hasbrowns $4.25

Good Morning rainy New England

2008-11-16T05:22:00.000-08:00

Whats Special today? Well, we are all special today, Carla is out with a headache today, so Heather is going to get a speedy course in Sundays, come on in and give her a hard time!
Thanks for reading, (its all good today!)

specials, same as yesterday! Come on in, we'll leave the light on for ya!

2008-11-15T04:22:00.000-08:00

2008-11-14T07:59:00.000-08:00

Bowl of Clam Chowder w/ slice of bread $5.25

Veggie Lasagna w/ slice of bread $5.95

Bowl of Beef and Barley Soup $4.95

Homemade Mac & Cheese w/ slice of bread $4.95

1/2 cold sandwich of your choice with a cup of either soups $5.95

FRIDAY! TGIF Nov, 14 2008

2008-11-14T03:03:00.000-08:00

Breakfast Specials: Lunch Specials:
~Pumpkin Pancakes ~Veggie Lasagnia
SS:$3.50 Full:$450 w/ side of bread $5.95
~Pumpkin Bread ~Bowl of Beef Barley Soup
SS:$3.75 Full:$4.75 w/ side of bread $4.95
~Steak & Cheese Oml ~Homemade Mac&Chze
w/ mushrooms and onions w/side of bread $4.95
served with toast and h.f. ~1/2 cold sandwitch with cup of beef soup
$6.25 $5.50
~Meatloaf and Eggs
w/ Toast and H.F.
$5.95

Nov. 13th, 2008 Breakfast Specials

2008-11-13T04:19:00.000-08:00

Today we have home made pumpkin bread and home made white bread. Try Them as French Toast! Pumpkin French toast- 2 pieces with bacon or sausage is $4.95

2 Pumpkin Pancakes with 2 pieces of bacon or sausage $3.95

Steak Mushroom and Onion omelet, with home fries and toast $6.25

1 egg, 1 french toast, 1 bacon , 1 sausage and home fries $ 4.95

Come on down to the Trackside and try some of our fun pumpkin stuff!!!!

Have a great day!!!!!

LUNCH NOV. 12, 08

2008-11-12T08:33:00.000-08:00

Meatloaf Dinner w/Mashed Potatoes and Green Beans $6.25

Beef Goulash in a Mashed Potato Bowl $5.95

Bowl of Beef & Barley Soup w/Slice of Bread 5.95

Roast Beef on Grilled Sourdough w/Swiss and Creamy Horseradish $6.25

1/2 Sandwich and a cup o' soup,

Chicken Vegetable or Beef Barley $5.95

Thanks for reading!

Wednesday Nov. 12th

2008-11-12T04:03:00.001-08:00

Banana Bread French Toast Served w/ Bacon $5.95

Steak and Cheese Omelet w/ Toast and Home Fries or Beans $6.25

2 Eggs any style w/Home Fries or Beans, Bacon and a Piece of Grilled Banana Bread on the Side $4.95

Meatloaf and Eggs: comes with toast, homefries, beans or hash browns. $5.95

lunch!!!!!

2008-11-11T08:39:00.000-08:00

Beef Goulash in a Mashed Potato Bowl, 5.95
America Chop Suey $5.95
Roasted Pork Dinner w/Mashed Potatoes and Vegetables $6.25
Cuban Sandwich on Grilled Sourdough $6.25
1/2 and 1/2! A 1/2 Sandwich and cup of Chicken Noodle Soup $5.95
Veterans eat 1/2 price on Veterans Day!

veteran days specials/1/2 price for VETS!

2008-11-11T03:47:00.000-08:00

"The Vet"

1 egg, 1 French Toast, 1 Bacon, 1 Sausage w/ homefries $4.95

Red White and Blue French Toast

w/ Blueberries, Strawberries and cream cheese with bacon on the side. $5.95

Greek Style Omelette

Tomato, Feta, Olives with homefries and toast $5.45

2 Peanut Butter Chip pancakes $3.25

2 Eggs, Homefries, Beans or Fruit, 2 Bacon or Sausage w/ 1 Slice of grilled banana bread $4.25

2008-11-10T15:12:00.000-08:00

THANK A VETERAN!

You know the election we just had? As a country, we all got out there and did our thing...

we voted! How nice not to have to worry about getting killed on the way to the polls!

We take it for granted sometimes...these things we do as Americans, we vote, we speak our minds, we can bare arms, and when we get up in the morning and not have to worry about a bomb falling on our heads. I am not saying what i mean as well as i feel it, but the message is there! When you see a veteran today, or any day for that matter, just say thank you. It means alot to them, because most of us will ever have to know what they have been through, what they have lost, or what memories they have tucked away, from another time...

Some times, if you look hard enough, you can see it in there eyes... they will see that you are looking, they will know. Let them know you appreciate them. Its the least we can do! Thanks for reading!

Pattie Ryan Perkins

Addition to Sundays specials

2008-11-09T04:42:00.000-08:00

Biscuits n' Gravy, w/ 2 eggs any style, and homefries $5.95
(along with yesterdays specials)

Sunday, Nov 9 08

2008-11-09T04:40:00.000-08:00

Specials are same as yesterday! So if you missed the boat, come on in today!

Saturday Nov 8, 08

2008-11-08T05:50:00.000-08:00

Pumpkin or Banana Bread French Toast, w/ Bacon $6.25

Granola Pancakes w/ bacon 2 for 3.95

Wild Mushroon, onion , and Swiss Omelet, w/ homefries and toast. $5.95

Apple Cinnamon Pancake 2/ $3.95

2 English Muffins topped with 2 poached eggs, spinach, tomato Hollindaise Sauce $ 5.50

TGIF!!!

2008-11-07T04:42:00.000-08:00

Sandwiches come with chips and a pickle

America Chop Suey, with bread....$5.95
Grilled Chicken, Tomato, and Cheese Sandwich, 6.50
Pastrami Reuben, on Rye $6.50
Bowl of Homemade Chicken Vegetable Soup, w/ slice of bread 5.95
Macaroni & CHeese w/ bread and butter $5.95
"1/2 and 1/2 " Cup of Soup and 1/2 sandwich. 3.95

We serve breakfast all day!

GOOD MORNING NOV 6,08

2008-11-06T02:28:00.000-08:00

Sorry we have missed a few days, things have been crazy at the TRackside!!! (Thats a good thing) I do want to say, On VETERANS DAY, Vets, bring your ID, and you eat 1/2 price.
That is a little way to show appreciation for your services. Maybe some day we will be able to do it for free! We are working on that, and the support from the community reamains to be awesome! Thanks again ! PATTIE

2008-11-03T05:52:00.000-08:00

MONDAY MORNING

Granola Pancakes 2 for $3.25

2 Eggs on top of hash browns with onions, peppers and cheese...served with your choice of toast! $4.95

2 Ham, Cheese and Asparagus Crepes $5.95

1 BIG waffle w/ Bananas, Strawberries, Blueberries and whipped cream $5.25

November 1st Specials (breakfast all day!)

2008-11-01T03:58:00.000-07:00

Good Morning! Todays specials are. Chili and Cheese Omlette with Beans or Homefries. $5.95

2 Crepes with brown sugar and Bananas w/ a cup of fruit $5.95

Veggie Breakfast Burrito $5.95

Biscuits & Gravy w/ 2 eggs, homefries or beans. $6.25

Fruit Bowl w/ granola & yogurt $ 2.50

Meatloaf , 2 eggs, toast, and homefries or beans. $5.50

did we forget to post?

2008-10-31T08:52:00.000-07:00

sorry

OCTOBER 31, 2008

2008-10-31T04:30:00.000-07:00

BooBerryCakes! 2 pancakes stuffed with Black AND Blue berries! $3.75

Spinach & Feta Omelette w/ Toast and Beans or Homefries $5.25

1 Piece of French Toast, 1 egg, 1 Bacon, 1 Sausage Link & Homefries or Beans $3.95

SPOOKTACULAR!

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!!

2008-10-31T02:08:00.000-07:00

Trick or Treat! Thanks for supporting our new adventure!

Done forget to check our specials daily!!

Thursday, 10/30/08

2008-10-30T04:05:00.000-07:00

THURSDAY

Asparagus + Cheese Omelette w/ Homefries and toast $4.50

2 Crepes w/ Bananas and Brown Sugar $5.50

Hash Browns , peppers and onions topped with eggs, cheese and bacon on the side $4.50

Bacon, 2 eggs, and cheese on a bagel of your choice. $4.95

* You may add bacon OR sausage to any special for just $1.00 more *

Oct 29, 2008

2008-10-29T04:58:00.001-07:00

Biscuits and Gravy with 2 eggs and homefries $5.50

Strawberry Cheesecake French Toast $6.50 w/ Meat $7.50

Spinach, Tomato and Bacon Omelette w/ homefries and toast $5.45

2 Blackberry Pancakes $4.25 w/ Meat $5.25

OCT 28, 08 Breakfast Specials

2008-10-28T04:43:00.000-07:00

2 Pumpkin Pancakes $ 3.50

Strawberry Cheese cake French Toast $6.50

with meat $7.50

French TOast, Egg, Sausage Pattie and homefries $3.95

Spinach and Tomatoe Benedict,with homefries $5.95

Thanks for reading, we'll be having our own phone line soon!

One week, and all is well!

2008-10-27T14:57:00.001-07:00

THank you Exeter, and friends, and family, we have a great week under our belt! I feel like this whole experience was meant to be. THings are going well, and i want to thank ALL of you for making it so! Thanks again for reading, and we'll post the specials tomorrow, (if we are to busy!)

"Bring your backside to the Trackside, and see what you been missing!" P.R. Today

LUNCH today Oct 27,2008

2008-10-27T08:46:00.000-07:00

Tuna Melt w/cup of Chicken noodle soup 4.95
Turkey Club w/F.F.5.50
home made mac n cheese 5.25
Chicken Fingers lettuse tomatoe and mayo on wheatr wrap 6.25

Monday Oct 27. 2008

2008-10-27T03:31:00.000-07:00

Specials today are...

Meatloaf and eggs, homefries and toast, $5.95

Biscuits & Gravy, w/2 eggs homefries or beans $5.25

Pepper & Onion Cheeseburger omelet,

with homefries and toast, $5.95

Salisbury Steak $ Eggs, with toast and homefries,

$5.95

Pumpkin Pancakes $3.50, w/meat $4.50

Thanks for reading, and if you have any requests, Let us know!

Thanks, Pattie and the Trackers

OUR HOURS>>>

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MON 6:00~ 2:00
TUES 6:00~ 2:00
WEDS 6:00~ 2:00
THURS 6:00~ 2:00
FRI 6:00~ 2:00
SAT 6:00~ 1:00
SUN 7:00~ 12:00
Breakfast all day! :-)

Sunday, 10/26/08

2008-10-26T04:41:00.000-07:00

SPECIALS

BISCUITS N' GRAVY, W/ 2 EGGS,HOMEFIRES OR BEANS 5.25

PUMPKIN PANCAKES, 3.50, W/ MEAT 4.50

SALISBURY STEAK W/ EGGS, TOAST & HOMEFRIES 5.95

AND MORE.

SUNDAYS HOURS ARE 7:00 12:00

GOOD MORNING CHILLI NEW ENGLAND!

2008-10-21T00:46:00.000-07:00

Muffins, we gotta make the muffins! The train people have been embracing the ALLABOARD~
A huge home made muffin and a coffe, 2.50 plus tax,,,,
Chickin noodle soup for the nooners...and alot of other good stuff.
But, as i sit 3:45 a.m., i have NO creamer for my coffee, how does one get going?

Today's pictures, Oct 19, 08

2008-10-19T14:38:00.000-07:00

Here are some pictures of today! I dont know how to do this blog thing too well, so bear with me! My sister tweaks it for me! THANK GOD!

"Soft Opening" at the Trackside!

2008-10-19T14:25:00.000-07:00

Today was awesome! A lot of family, friends and food! What more could you ask for? The girls worked well with Brian, the cook, and he worked well with everybody! His laid-back personality is a huge benefit with me, high strung and my hi- strung off spring! My sister Linda brought in a Magnificent Railroad Print that really marked the days events! Thank you Lory, we will take good care of it for you! It was quite a statement that we mean to take the ambiance of this little restaurant and go with the theme!

A New Adventure!

2008-10-18T02:56:00.000-07:00

An exciting new adventure!

David and Pattie Ryan-Perkins have purchased one of the local landmark hangouts in Exeter, NH! We are the new proud owners of The Trackside Cafe tucked in the back of Gerry's Variety Store on 66 Lincoln Street!

We were looking for a small unique retail adventure, but this was a little "off the tracks!" I couldn't be more excited to serve the people that have been waiting so patiently! Go in there at any given time and you will find people sitting quietly at the counter, drinking their coffee, reading their paper, and the place has been closed for weeks! We've been working around them, and they don't seem to mind. They are definitely anxious to see what direction we are going to take, and I am reassuring them that they are pretty much driving this train! I am following their leads, no matter how small or silly they may seem. I really want people to feel comfortable; after all, it has served these people for years.

I remember eating at the Trackside in the early 80's, when I lived on Rockingham St., and on and off since then.

Now, owning this little gem, it's amazing to hear the real nuts and bolts of the little diner that I just called "Gerry's". It sounds like there have been many struggles over the years, but the patrons kept it going, regardless...and the workers, some of which are patrons, pulled it through the tuff times, and kept it moving forward... It wasn't the drive for money, or flattery, but just for the need to keep it going.

Our cook, Brian

For people who start their days there, no matter what, open/closed/hot/cold....these people just have it in their blood to keep this little train on the tracks! It has resisted change, fought it all the way, and now it's a delicate task to bring in the new without disrupting the old. The most recent owner, Ed, came in and took care of the very necessary things that had to be done. He put a lot of blood, sweat and tears into it, and needless to say, a bit of cash as well. But unfortunately, he had to put all his energy into getting it open that he couldn't really take the time to EASE into the flow of its nature, its cast of people, and its unique charm that have kept this place alive. Ed also has a very successful restaurant in Hampstead, but there wasn't enough "Ed" to go around. He gave it his best shot, but I am thinking, the change was just too much, and the poor guy was doomed before he even got it going.

Five months later, it closed without a reason and without warning. People were sad, angry, and confused.

My husband and I had been thinking just weeks before, what a cool little place to own, and if we ever had the opportunity, we would love to take a shot at it!

The New Owners, Pattie and Dave

Well, here we are, the rest is up to you all!

Ed took the big risks, changed the whole deal, cleaned her up nice! Maybe it was a little too clean! Shell shock, I would say!

So I took down the dried flowers and the "country " decor, and swapped it out for my art work that has been in the back of my car since my last show, and some of my stuff....I collect...ok, so I have lots of stuff! I want to start researching antique trains and really go in the 1940's theme, an era that I believe a part of me belongs in. I am a vintage girl, and not ashamed to say it!

I hope the patrons will be patient with the crew, Brian the cook, who came in with Ed, has been so good helping us put her back on track, Pat, the coffee gal, and of course, we have Ski, the jelly man.

....We have also been lucky enough to get Barb back for at least one day a week. She has been most instrumental, as with the others, at keeping this train alive!

My daughters and son are going to be there regularly, and I hope you will be patient while they are being trained, just the way you all like it!

Tomorrow, Sunday the 19 of October, is the soft Opening. MONDAY is the official opening, but like I said, I'll go in today to finish the details, and people will be sitting at the counter....patiently waiting! Keep coming back, I will do my best to keep my thoughts out there so I can get some constructive feedback!

Thanks for reading and see ya at the Trackside!