Rosebrook Lodge — Restaurant in Carroll

Perched near the summit of Mount Rosebrook, within New Hampshire's White Mountains, Rosebrook Lodge is truly a hidden gem. There is only one way to get to the Lodge and that is by taking the Bretton Woods Skyway Gondola. Northeast foliage in early October is stunning to say the least and the views during the 12 minute Gondola ride, from base lodge to summit, had me considering the purchase of a season pass. (I may have impulse control issues). The panoramic advantage at 3000 feet was breathtaking, a beautiful location for a memorable experience. Rosebrook Lodge has an upscale and charming atmosphere with architectural details that are impressive. Within the Lodge is the Switchback Grille, serving everything from lattes and martinis to salads and burgers. There is enough variety at this small restaurant to satisfy most visitors and if not, maybe double up on the drinks, which were to perfection and delivered by a cheerful, attentive staff. I decided to keep my lunch simple and ordered the grilled cheese with tomato bisque soup, quintessential comfort food. The surprise here was that my meal was anything but simple. It was absolutely delicious. I left Rosebrook Lodge feeling satisfied, not just from a culinary perspective, but from a naturalists perspective as well. This is...

Wowza! They did an amazing job here. I remember when I was hiking up here after they closed for the season, yet pre-covid, and it was simply a cement platform! What a transformation. It clearly has the elegance requested for finer events, but still has a nouveau ski lodge vibe for a nice mountain top lunch that's a far cry from the standard fried cafeteria food that seems to have never seen an update for generations. It's not cafeteria prices, but the value is spot on considering the ubiquitous cafeteria food is always overpriced to begin with. Bleh. Even if I didn't ski, I'd definitely just show up, take the Gondola for a round trip just to have lunch here! Talk about an interesting casual date...

We photographed our first wedding at this new location this fall and it was more than we expected! Omni never disappoints! Since this wedding venue is at the top of a mountain, guests have to take a gondola ride to the top. This is a treat by itself! It felt like our couple got married on top of the world, with clouds and mountaintops in the background. Cheers to Marjorie (the event manager at Omni Mount Washington Resort), who makes everything happen so smoothly, always with a smile on her face and a willingness to help...