Gracias, Pedraza’s!

April 2, 2009 by Ian Freeman
Filed under: Economic Freedom, Issues, Response 

Pedraza'sThanks to owner and local entrepreneur Dorrie O’Meara for having the courage to not only open a restaurant in a down economy but to have the courage to anger Keene’s entire population of busybodies by painting her building a bright yellow. See the Sentinel’s article for coverage of the “controversy”, including comments from local busybodies. Local liberty activists ate at Pedraza’s on Sunday and had an enjoyable meal. The food was good and it’s conveniently located next door to liberty activists’ favorite bar, Vendetta in Keene’s Central Square. I’d like to also remind Keeniacs that the competition down the street from Pedraza’s (”Margarita’s”) supported the NH smoking ban, so they are being boycotted. It’s great to have an authentic Mexican restaurant here in Keene again, especially one run by a lady who has the courage to stand up for her choices even in the face of the nastiness of the local busybodies. So, gracias, Pedraza’s!

Free Keene Forum discusson is here. Picture courtesy of the Keene Sentinel.

Comments

17 Comments on Gracias, Pedraza’s!

    2. Areté on Thu, 2nd Apr 2009 1:24 pm

    Awesome! Big kudos to Dorrie! =)

    3. vaga on Fri, 3rd Apr 2009 7:24 am

    The irony, I was told that I needed to paint the outside of my flats bright yellow because it was the historical colour :D

    http://tinyurl.com/c7ga9b

    Notice the colour of every other building on that street..

    4. dalebert on Fri, 3rd Apr 2009 11:46 am

    Why aren’t Keene folks thanking this woman for creating MANY jobs in a struggling economy? She’s taking considerable risk with her own assets to make this restaurant happen. I’ve been boycotting Margarita’s for supporting the smoking ban and I’m so grateful for Pedraza’s. Great Mexican food, great service, and at reasonable prices, makes it so much easier to avoid Margarita’s. I’ve only been there twice and I already love it.

    5. Charlie on Fri, 3rd Apr 2009 2:14 pm

    Frank Zappa’s sharp wit cut through the insanity of state censorship when he plainly expressed “It’s just about words!” (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mDDIiIOFE_Q)

    To the Keene individuals behind behind the Politics of Paint, I say to you, “It’s just about color!”

    6. Puke on Fri, 3rd Apr 2009 5:39 pm

    I love the color. I instantly noticed it the first time I drove downtown after they opened.
    It’s a nice change from the drab color of brick.

    Some people are just looking for something to complain about. I hope they go blind.

    7. MKYORDJ on Sun, 12th Apr 2009 4:47 pm

    Congrats on the Restaurant opening! Looks great and I look forward to eating there.

    It’s too bad so many are so Brainwashed, when it comes to understanding the principle of Freedom.

    But it’s not too late as the Liberty Lovers keep showing up and working on that one!

    8. Lpviper on Sat, 18th Apr 2009 7:47 am

    Apparently the Sentinel doesn’t want anyone to read their archived articles; they want you to pay for anything older than 7 days.

    Not bloody likely. Lol

    9. Kim on Thu, 23rd Apr 2009 10:19 am

    Free Keene, stop turning everything into political bs. Sometimes, it’s all about the burrito.

    10. Brian TeeleCrowe on Thu, 28th May 2009 12:55 pm

    Hola and welcome!

    It is a fine thing to see a wonderful taste of fine south of the border dining here in boring and tired New England.

    I live in a ‘historical’ home and find it so annoying how the government insists that we preserve the old, expensive and extremely NOT Earth friendly facade to what we spend our hard earned dollars on.

    I appreciate the historical value of remembering where we came from. But, I also know I want my grandchildren to have the chance to see and enjoy the heritage as well.

    A mere issue of yellow paint is so silly, but not a surprise when you hear the whiners are the typical rumor mongers and nosy neighbors. They are the type who are jealous and bitter that someone else may be willing to but a bright face on and shine a little hope out into the dismal economic darkness.

    All I can say is ‘Vamos a Pedraza’s…. Olé!’

    11. Mal on Sat, 19th Dec 2009 1:24 am

    I personally don’t think the city of Keene should be thankful to this woman at all. Perhaps no one here knows about her husband – local attorney Timothy O’Meara. Well, currently he is facing disbarment for committing “deceit, dishonesty, fraud and misrepresentation” in yet another case (the Sentinel is covering this story). Basically he was thinking all about dollar signs (like the ones plastered all over his office/advertising) — he settled a case without his client’s permission…probably so he could make way too much money in a short amount of time. The ADO does NOT want him to damage more “down and out” families, so they are seeking the heaviest penalty: disbarment. I don’t think O’Meara had a good reputation before this latest trouble he is in, but it’s interesting to read the comments his wife is making on the Sentinel article’s webpage. She must be crazy. Most of the people posting comments are vowing to boycott Pedraza’s and Centerfold Laundry (both businesses were purchased by Mr. O’Meara (for his wife) with dirty money from his “deceit” and “misrepresentation” of clients! But Mrs. O’Meara is defending her husband and trying to tell us that Mr. O’Meara is great and that we should all want to be him. This woman also has a history of trying to make some quick money–she tried to sue a company twice for the same incident, although she failed. So in response to the previous posters here I hope you are now considering just how “valuable” this woman is to Keene. I hope they leave town.

    12. Karma on Sat, 2nd Jan 2010 3:06 am

    Here is the full story about Timothy O’Meara that was run recently in the Keene Sentinel:
    http://phillipbantz.wordpress.com/2009/12/15/omeara-guilty-of-misconduct-facing-disbarment/

    This is not the 1st time Mr. O’Meara has lied in court to a judge, in 2003 he lied in court and submitted falsified documents and was public censured, see link to NH Supreme Court below:

    http://www.courts.state.nh.us/supreme/opinions/2003/o‘mea139.htm

    Dorrie & Tim are both dishonest scam artists. Looking forward to seeing Tim & his tacky $ sign logos disappear. I hear business is bad at Pedrazaz’s and many more are boycotting the restaurant. Tim personally bartends at Pedrazza’s and I hear his specialty drink is called “Karma”, good thing he has something to fall back on for when he gets disbarred!

    Good riddance to Dorrie, Tim & Pedrazza’s!

    13. Dorrie on Fri, 15th Jan 2010 1:37 pm

    Karma & Mal,

    Jealousy is a fierce emotion! Try hard not to let it get worse and seek out some counseling, maybe discuss this anger and jealousy with a professional. Dont let this issue keep you at night and do your best to fight the urge to blog about something that is out of your control.

    14. Boo Omearas on Sun, 4th Apr 2010 10:04 pm

    Mal and Karma, Thanks for the real story. Truth ALWAYS prevails. Even though it may take a bit of time, in one form or another, justice does occur.

    15. theKINGofKEENE on Mon, 5th Apr 2010 10:12 am

    MAL, KARMA, & BOO OMEARAS…my new heroes!…Ever notice the vanity plate on the OMEARAS’ vehicle: “rntzdue”, or “RNTZDUE”???…Well, I’d say it’s also *PAY-BACK
    TIME*!…HAH!…YO! KIM! I agree so much, I’m repeating your post: “Free Keene, stop turning everything into political bs. Sometimes, it’s all about the burrito.”…

    16. Dorrie on Mon, 5th Apr 2010 10:51 am

    Charlie, Charlie…Charlie…jealous much?

    17. jealous on Mon, 5th Apr 2010 11:12 am

    Dorrie, Dorrie…Dorrie…Charlie much?

    18. Dorrie on Mon, 5th Apr 2010 11:40 am

    Upchuck…you are invited to swing by my office anytime to discuss your jealousy and anger. Maybe we can also discuss your pathetic life, your disfunctional family and maybe even that secretary that you knocked up….

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