CONWAY — Talking to Ryan Stockburger, head chef at the North Conway branch of the growing Sea Dog empire, you get the sense that when things get hot in the kitchen, this level-headed 30-year-old doesn’t mind at all.
“We can sit up to 264 people at a time,” he said, indicating the multi-level bar and dining area of the restaurant. “And it can get very busy.”
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