Burnt Timber Expands, Comes Full Circle

Burnt Timber Expands

“We have come full circle.”

When Burnt Timber Brewing & Tavern opened in 2016, Owner Eddie Michno was a proverbial ‘one-man show,’ as he brewed and poured the beer, mopped the floors, and cooked and served the food. “There was a lot of blood, sweat, and tears in those early days,” noted Michno, who said their current expansion into the space next door lends itself to the metaphor of a circle. It feels like one.”

This circle metaphorically began on day one of the business when customer Peter Colcord – owner of Downtown Grille Cafe in Wolfeboro at the time – came into the kitchen and said, ‘“You need a fryer.’” “I didn’t even know what to think, so I thanked him for his suggestion and did not think much more about it,” laughed Michno. “I didn’t know him.”

Colcord, however, made an effort to get to know Michno and his business. “He kept showing up every week, and we eventually became friends,” said Michno, who said Colcord was instrumental in Burnt Timber’s outdoor expansion last summer. “He bought and built the decking, and he has consulted with me on all kinds of things. I cannot thank him enough.”

This gratitude extends to Burnt Timber’s most recent expansion, nearly doubling in size, as it expands next door into what had been Mise en Place restaurant. Peter called me up and said he had two free days,” recounted Michno. “He wanted to help.”

Colcord was on site within 15-minutes. “Peter now runs Overture Partners Construction in Wolfeboro, so he has a lot of experience with this kind of work,” said Michno. “We pretty much got everything done in two days. Peter has been so helpful and is a super good guy…We have come full circle.”

Regarding the expansion, Michno cited several related objectives. The increased space enables Burnt Timber to not only accommodate more guests, but offer private dining and on-site catering. The kitchen has also been expanded. “You can’t have too much kitchen space,” he added. “This expansion helps to position us as a culinary destination.”

Michno’s vision, however, is not just focused on his own business, but the overall health and well-being of Wolfeboro. Burnt Timber routinely collaborates with and promotes area businesses for events and fundraisers. “By working together, we can better promote all the possibilities in this town – boating, hiking, mountain biking, skiing, fat biking, terrific restaurants, great shopping,” he said. “I want to see Wolfeboro become a true 4-season destination.”

About Burnt Timber Brewing & Tavern

Located at 96 Lehner St, Wolfeboro, NH, Burnt Timber is a brewery restaurant known for rotating craft beer, full cocktail menu, slow cooked food (slow food), and small party catering. We feature fermented vegetables and salt-cured meats we smoke over apple wood. We partner with local businesses like Katie’s Kitchen, Wotton Farm, Corvus Cairn Farm, Niman Ranch and others to provide our patrons with the very best seasonal food.

We donate to charities like Make-A-Wish® New Hampshire and others, because we believe we get back what we give. We have a bike club, running club, and mug club, and we feature private dining, catering menu, and live music throughout the year, including in the summer in our new outside beer garden with an open-flame outdoor kitchen.