Karen and Barry's

SIKSUKR · 03-02-2006, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by wildo

be careful what people say as the information may not be accurate

Wildo's own words say it all.

Skip W · 06-16-2006, 07:45 AM

I've been a resident of Center Harbor and then Meredith, since 1985 and a regular customer at Karyn & Barry's since they opened. I've been there at all times of their operating hours, in the dining room and at the bar and have never, ever had a bad experience in all of that time, with the physical condition of the building, interior or exterior, the staff or the food.
Initially, I wasn't a big fan of their spaghetti sauce, as I always felt that no one made it like my Mom, but that's changed over the years, for the better. The varied menu is enough to make every visit seem like the first and the specials make for fun decisions night after night.
I guess if I can bump into so many 'locals' in Karen & Barry's on a regular basis, they certainly must be doing something right! I've seen many food establishments come and go in this area because they were not supported by the local residents after the Summer residents left for their homes. Karen & Barry remain because they produce a quality product combined with a pleasant, clean and very friendly atmosphere. It's actually fun to be there early in the off season and find them at a leisurely pace and actually able to say hello and for me to tell them just how wonderful the food is...and it always is!
S.W.

Hermit Cover · 06-16-2006, 10:46 AM

Lot's of really nice changes have taken place at this restaurant. Many improvements...The dining room is refreshed and inviting. The bar area is redesigned and the food remains very good. Mrs. HC and I enjoy the "new" look and the always good food.......and Karen is a gem.

ciaramaglia3 · 06-16-2006, 08:27 PM

Hi All, I Feel The Need To Reply....karen And Barry's Rocks....i Tell You About An Experience We Had Last Summer....i Had Friends Visiting From S.c. And Never Had Been To The Lakes Region....well We Decided To Go The Guiseppes For Italian And Pizza With Our Family And Theirs.....it Was About 6 Pm.....took A Boat Ride And Arrived To Meredith.....we Went Into Guiseppes And There Were A Few People Waiting And Milling Around And My Husband Asked A Gentleman Who Had Just Checked In With A Large Party About How Long The Wait Was For Him(he Had 6-7 Adults With Him) He Replied 30 Minutes.....as We Reached The Bottom Of The Stairs (4 Adults And 4 Children) My Husband Approached The Owner And He Asked How Long It Would Be For Our Party.....well She Looked At All Of Us And Especially The Children Who Ranged In Age From 4-9 And Promptly Said 1 Hour And 45 Min.....(now The Restaurant Was Busy But She Clearly Was Being Discrimanatory On Who She Was Taking In That Night) Well She Knew Dam Well That We Would Absolutely Not Agree To This....so We Declined Like She Figured We Would And We All Left The Restaurant.....i Was Miffed And Needless To Say She Has Lost A Regular Customer And All Of Our Friends That We Have Told About This Incident....well, We Were Gonna Call It A Night And My Husband Spotted A Little Place On Top Of The Hill, That Was A Bit Rustic On The Outside And We Were All A Bit Questionable Upon Entering......well We Entered And It Was Just Like Walking Into A Little Italian Trattorria....not Fancy But Clean And Neatly Set Up...well We Were Immediately Welcomed By Karen And She Asked How Many And Immediately Moved Tables And Chairs To Comfortably Accommodate All Of Us Together....well Needless To Say We Ate Until We Could Not Eat Anymore.....appetizers And Salad And Bread And Then The Meals....my Husband Still Raves Everytime About The Sausages That Tasted Just Like His Grandma Made.....everything Was Excellent!!!!!!! And We Have Been Hooked Ever Since.....so My Money Wasn't Green Enough And My Family Wasn't To Guiseppies Liking........guess What ....she Loses.....we Spent New Years Eve With Karen And Barry And She Remembers Our Name And Welcomes Us Everytime With Open Arms....can't Say The Same For Her Competitor.....bravo Bravo Bravo K And B.....and My Three Little Boys Send Their Love.....we Will See U This Summer......remember The Extra Broccoli For Chris' Spagetti!!!!! Lol

06-16-2006, 07:45 AM	#2
Skip W Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Been there from the start I've been a resident of Center Harbor and then Meredith, since 1985 and a regular customer at Karyn & Barry's since they opened. I've been there at all times of their operating hours, in the dining room and at the bar and have never, ever had a bad experience in all of that time, with the physical condition of the building, interior or exterior, the staff or the food. Initially, I wasn't a big fan of their spaghetti sauce, as I always felt that no one made it like my Mom, but that's changed over the years, for the better. The varied menu is enough to make every visit seem like the first and the specials make for fun decisions night after night. I guess if I can bump into so many 'locals' in Karen & Barry's on a regular basis, they certainly must be doing something right! I've seen many food establishments come and go in this area because they were not supported by the local residents after the Summer residents left for their homes. Karen & Barry remain because they produce a quality product combined with a pleasant, clean and very friendly atmosphere. It's actually fun to be there early in the off season and find them at a leisurely pace and actually able to say hello and for me to tell them just how wonderful the food is...and it always is! S.W.

06-16-2006, 10:46 AM	#3
Hermit Cover Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Hermit Cove Posts: 354 Thanks: 20 Thanked 68 Times in 40 Posts	Karen and Barry's....remodel Lot's of really nice changes have taken place at this restaurant. Many improvements...The dining room is refreshed and inviting. The bar area is redesigned and the food remains very good. Mrs. HC and I enjoy the "new" look and the always good food.......and Karen is a gem.

06-16-2006, 08:27 PM	#4
ciaramaglia3 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hi All, I Feel The Need To Reply....karen And Barry's Rocks....i Tell You About An Experience We Had Last Summer....i Had Friends Visiting From S.c. And Never Had Been To The Lakes Region....well We Decided To Go The Guiseppes For Italian And Pizza With Our Family And Theirs.....it Was About 6 Pm.....took A Boat Ride And Arrived To Meredith.....we Went Into Guiseppes And There Were A Few People Waiting And Milling Around And My Husband Asked A Gentleman Who Had Just Checked In With A Large Party About How Long The Wait Was For Him(he Had 6-7 Adults With Him) He Replied 30 Minutes.....as We Reached The Bottom Of The Stairs (4 Adults And 4 Children) My Husband Approached The Owner And He Asked How Long It Would Be For Our Party.....well She Looked At All Of Us And Especially The Children Who Ranged In Age From 4-9 And Promptly Said 1 Hour And 45 Min.....(now The Restaurant Was Busy But She Clearly Was Being Discrimanatory On Who She Was Taking In That Night) Well She Knew Dam Well That We Would Absolutely Not Agree To This....so We Declined Like She Figured We Would And We All Left The Restaurant.....i Was Miffed And Needless To Say She Has Lost A Regular Customer And All Of Our Friends That We Have Told About This Incident....well, We Were Gonna Call It A Night And My Husband Spotted A Little Place On Top Of The Hill, That Was A Bit Rustic On The Outside And We Were All A Bit Questionable Upon Entering......well We Entered And It Was Just Like Walking Into A Little Italian Trattorria....not Fancy But Clean And Neatly Set Up...well We Were Immediately Welcomed By Karen And She Asked How Many And Immediately Moved Tables And Chairs To Comfortably Accommodate All Of Us Together....well Needless To Say We Ate Until We Could Not Eat Anymore.....appetizers And Salad And Bread And Then The Meals....my Husband Still Raves Everytime About The Sausages That Tasted Just Like His Grandma Made.....everything Was Excellent!!!!!!! And We Have Been Hooked Ever Since.....so My Money Wasn't Green Enough And My Family Wasn't To Guiseppies Liking........guess What ....she Loses.....we Spent New Years Eve With Karen And Barry And She Remembers Our Name And Welcomes Us Everytime With Open Arms....can't Say The Same For Her Competitor.....bravo Bravo Bravo K And B.....and My Three Little Boys Send Their Love.....we Will See U This Summer......remember The Extra Broccoli For Chris' Spagetti!!!!! Lol