New Menu Items at Waldo Pepper's

Pepper · 05-08-2006, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by BBS2

Pepper...
BBS1 and I came to Waldo's last summer and are looking forward to coming again this spring. Clams sound appealing to BBS1. Since I'm veg though, is there anything besides the peppers and mushroom thing for folks like me?

Sure! Let's see ...

Eggplant Parmesan
Cheese Pizza
Cropduster Pizza - (Onion, Peppers, Mushroom, Broccoli and Tomato)
Greek Pizza - (Onion, Olive, Spinach, Tomato and Feta)
Caesar Salad
Tossed Salad
Grilled Veggie Sub
Cold Veggie Sub
Pepper Poppers
Mozzarella Sticks
Fries with or without cheese
Onion Rings
Cole Slaw

So, unless you are strict Vegan, we have a fair number of items which could accommodate you.

Hope this helps!

mcdude · 05-08-2006, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Pepper

Pepper Poppers

Dare I ask? What is a Pepper Popper?

Skipper of the Sea Que · 05-08-2006, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by mcdude

Dare I ask? What is a Pepper Popper?

Do you dare ask? You McDid ask!!

They are Jalapeño Poppers:

A half of a jalapeño pepper with cream cheese based filling, breaded and deep fried to a golden brown.

If I don't have that right I'm sure Pepper will correct me

I've enjoyed Pepper's Poppers more than once.

I scoped out Waldo Peppers several times before I introduced myself to Pepper. I wanted to be like the Phantom Gourmet and see how things were when I was "unknown". There was a difference. Not with the food though. The portions and quality were just as good before and after I met Pepper. The difference now is the HUGS. But when it's too busy there's no time for hugs (or maybe she doesn't want us to be seen like that by her customers

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The thread title is, New Menu Items. Does anyone want to vote on new items they would like to see on the menu?
I'd love some Falafel. Can't find any good fresh falafel around the lake.

BBS2 · 05-08-2006, 11:59 AM

You have my vote!!

spnr bug · 05-09-2006, 06:52 AM

Pepper,
My fishing partner and I will be up to the lake for two weeks starting Memorial
day weekend. We'll be by for a great Waldo Pepper's meal. See you then. Oh by the way, since we were formally introduced last year, this year I expect a hug not a hand shake.

Spnr Bug.

Merrymeeting · 05-09-2006, 10:35 AM

I'm on a business trip in China right now. Just returned from a dinner where we were served sea urchins with the spikes still moving, and fish sliced in the middle while the head was still breathing and tail still moving. YUM!!!!!

Pepper's menu is looking REAL good right now!

Hermit Cover · 05-09-2006, 06:59 PM

Wow, I think Merrymeeting has started something...all the fresh seafood stores will be selling "sea urchins with the spines still moving...rolls" surely not to be confused with your own world-class Lobsta Rolls.

I once saw what I thought was a sea urchin with spines moving ....crossing old Route 66 on a hot windy day somewhere near Tucumcari, New Mexico.....
back in '71. Seems like it was just yesterday.....

Pepper · 05-11-2006, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Skipper of the Sea Que

...They are Jalapeño Poppers:

A half of a jalapeño pepper with cream cheese based filling, breaded and deep fried to a golden brown.

...

100% Correct! Yummy!

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Originally Posted by Skipper of the Sea Que

...I'd love some Falafel. Can't find any good fresh falafel around the lake.

When I lived in Philadelphia there was a vendor just outside my office door - he served the world's most divine Falafel Pockets! Of the many foods I miss from home, that one's near the top of the list! Hmmmmmmmmm ... now you've got me thinking ...

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Originally Posted by spnr bug

Oh by the way, since we were formally introduced last year, this year I expect a hug not a hand shake.
Spnr Bug.

But OF COURSE!!!!!

and a really big one, too!

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Originally Posted by Merrymeeting

Just returned from a dinner where we were served sea urchins with the spikes still moving, and fish sliced in the middle while the head was still breathing and tail still moving

Did you EAT it? (I just looked, and there's no emoticon that even remotely represents what I would have felt if I were forced to consume such a thing!)

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Originally Posted by Hermit Cover

I once saw what I thought was a sea urchin with spines moving ....crossing old Route 66 on a hot windy day somewhere near Tucumcari, New Mexico.....
back in '71. Seems like it was just yesterday.....

One year - late November I believe it was - I saw something similar! It was making it's way across Rt. 140 in Belmont, having just consumed a large quantity of fermented fallen apples in the nearby orchard. Suffice it to say the poor dear was struggling mightily, I was laughing so hard I had to pull off the road!

jkjoshuatree · 05-11-2006, 12:22 PM

I was working in a restaurant just yesterday and falafel was on the menu. Never thought to ask what it was. What is it?

Pepper · 05-11-2006, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by jkjoshuatree

I was working in a restaurant just yesterday and falafel was on the menu. Never thought to ask what it was. What is it?

Falafel is a delightful treat made primarily from Garbanzo Beans (also known as Chick Peas) which are ground and blended with wheat flour and other grains, sometimes with other beans added, and always with lots of wonderful seasoning. It's served fried or baked - sometimes in flat patties, other times in small balls similar to meatballs but tinier. It can be a side-dish, an entree, or a sandwich component! It's packed with protein and bursting with aroma and flavor if it's done right.

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Originally Posted by Mr. V

For me, the ultimate Philadelphia sidewalk vendor fast-food was the soft pretzel (with mustard, of course)...

Aaaaahhhhhh - the very top of the list of foods I miss from Philadelphia: A steamy-warm Federal Street Pretzel with Keller's Mustard on top! There was a time in my life where I consumed one of these remarkable pretzels at precisely 10:00AM every Monday through Friday!

A recent visit to Philadelphia over New Years weekend found me searching in vain for a vendor who still serves them warm! Apparently the good vendors only work during the week, and leave the hacks to take over on the weekends. Alas, my desire for the perfect pretzel remained unsatisfied.

If there was a way to get the Federal Street Pretzel Factory to ship some frozen, par-baked pretzels to me, along with a few cases of Keller's Mustard - well let's just say they'd be a new item on the menu at Waldos!

jkjoshuatree · 05-12-2006, 09:44 AM

...thanks. I'll have to try falafel.

So you're from Philly. I was there for the first time last year to see a concert and we had a great time. I LOOOOOVVVVVEEEEE that city!!!! We can't wait to go back. It reminds me of Boston (where I'm from) and had so many cool things to see and do.

Okay Pepper, now for the real reason I'm writing to you. I have to apologize profusely...I've had a place at Winnipesaukee for over thirty years and I've never been to your place...I'll wait while you (and the people reading this) take a few minutes to recover from what I just wrote...

...okay, I'm back. I always thought it was just a convienence store. Not until joining Winnipesaukee.com did I realize it was a restaurant (and obviously a very good one according to the peeps on here!).

But I promise I'll stop by this summer (more than once) and introduce myself.

Pepper · 05-13-2006, 12:21 AM

jkjoshuatree - certainly no need to apologize! We've only been there for a little over six years ourselves! Prior to our occupying the building, it was indeed a convenience store for many many years. Before that it was a gift store.

Looking forward to meeting you over the summer.

RI Swamp Yankee · 05-13-2006, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Pepper

.. Prior to our occupying the building, it was indeed a convenience store for many many years. Before that it was a gift store.

And then someone landed a airplane on the roof and it hasn't been the same since.

jetskier · 05-29-2006, 04:25 PM

We stopped in yesterday for a lobster roll and got to introduce ourselves to Pepper. The food was great, as was the conversation. We collectively agreed that the 600 ft no wake zone has caused everyone to calm down a bit and take it a bit more easy. Much nicer atmosphere when we all agree to relax a bit.

Anyhow, nice to finally meet Pepper.

Best Regards,
Jetskier

Pepper · 05-31-2006, 12:24 AM

Jetskier, it was so nice to finally meet you and your lovely family! I thoroughly enjoyed our chat, and hope we'll get to chat again sometime!

Indeed, the "mood of the weekend" seemed to be so much more relaxed and less frenzied than most holiday weekends! It truly seemed as though folks were kicking back and relaxing this weekend, and enjoying all the wonder and beauty the lakes region has to offer.

Whatever the cause, it sure was nice to see everyone smiling and happy and relaxed!

Mr. V · 05-11-2006, 12:25 PM

When I lived in Philadelphia there was a vendor just outside my office door - he served the world's most divine Falafel Pockets! Of the many foods I miss from home, that one's near the top of the list! Hmmmmmmmmm ... now you've got me thinking ...

Speaking of Philadelphia food, I love your cheesesteak bombs, and will pass on the following "suggestion" for the good of the order.

For me, the ultimate Philadelphia sidewalk vendor fast-food was the soft pretzel (with mustard, of course).

The pretzels came in sheets, attached to each other, and were...how can I say this?..."to die for."

I wonder if it would be possible to replicate this Delight in the Lakes Region?

But please, don't replicate the scurrilous, degenerate sidewalk vendors: authenticity only goes so far.

roll dem bones

RI Swamp Yankee · 05-11-2006, 12:32 PM

When my food starts moving ..

.. so do I, rapidly away.

Just Sold · 05-11-2006, 09:53 PM

To quote Merrymeeting: "I'm on a business trip in China right now. Just returned from a dinner where we were served sea urchins with the spikes still moving, and fish sliced in the middle while the head was still breathing and tail still moving. YUM!!!!!"

Mrs. JS and I do want to know if you consumed the Sea Urchins and fish. I am adventurous but I am not sure that I would have those items on my list of food delicacies. If I had the Sea Urchin I would have to find a new place to sleep until I my breath cleared.

Now Waldo's fried calms and my homemade escargo on the other hand are awesome.

Merrymeeting · 05-11-2006, 10:51 PM

Well I will confess to taking one small bite of the urchin, there is not enough money in the world to get me to eat raw, still moving fish. The urchin was also not something I would normally touch but as it was offered to me in a very formal setting with great enthusiasm. It would have been a major faux paux for me to decline.

Thankfully I had a beer nearby to quickly wash it down. I now understand why George Bush Sr had that unfortunate incident with the Japanese Prime Minister!

Can't wait to get back and eat some "real" food, especially Pepper's!

05-08-2006, 11:59 AM	#4
BBS2 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 88 Thanks: 11 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	aye You have my vote!!

05-09-2006, 06:52 AM	#5
spnr bug Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	See you in June Pepper, My fishing partner and I will be up to the lake for two weeks starting Memorial day weekend. We'll be by for a great Waldo Pepper's meal. See you then. Oh by the way, since we were formally introduced last year, this year I expect a hug not a hand shake. Spnr Bug.

05-09-2006, 06:59 PM	#7
Hermit Cover Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Hermit Cove Posts: 354 Thanks: 20 Thanked 68 Times in 40 Posts	Pepper... Wow, I think Merrymeeting has started something...all the fresh seafood stores will be selling "sea urchins with the spines still moving...rolls" surely not to be confused with your own world-class Lobsta Rolls. I once saw what I thought was a sea urchin with spines moving ....crossing old Route 66 on a hot windy day somewhere near Tucumcari, New Mexico..... back in '71. Seems like it was just yesterday.....

05-11-2006, 12:22 PM	#9
jkjoshuatree Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Bear Island Posts: 642 Thanks: 349 Thanked 145 Times in 77 Posts	Pepper... I was working in a restaurant just yesterday and falafel was on the menu. Never thought to ask what it was. What is it? __________________ Dream out loud.

05-12-2006, 09:44 AM	#11
jkjoshuatree Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Bear Island Posts: 642 Thanks: 349 Thanked 145 Times in 77 Posts	Pepper... ...thanks. I'll have to try falafel. So you're from Philly. I was there for the first time last year to see a concert and we had a great time. I LOOOOOVVVVVEEEEE that city!!!! We can't wait to go back. It reminds me of Boston (where I'm from) and had so many cool things to see and do. Okay Pepper, now for the real reason I'm writing to you. I have to apologize profusely...I've had a place at Winnipesaukee for over thirty years and I've never been to your place...I'll wait while you (and the people reading this) take a few minutes to recover from what I just wrote... ...okay, I'm back. I always thought it was just a convienence store. Not until joining Winnipesaukee.com did I realize it was a restaurant (and obviously a very good one according to the peeps on here!). But I promise I'll stop by this summer (more than once) and introduce myself. __________________ Dream out loud.

05-09-2006, 10:35 AM	#6
Merrymeeting Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Merrymeeting Lake, New Durham Posts: 2,228 Thanks: 305 Thanked 801 Times in 369 Posts	I'm on a business trip in China right now. Just returned from a dinner where we were served sea urchins with the spikes still moving, and fish sliced in the middle while the head was still breathing and tail still moving. YUM!!!!! Pepper's menu is looking REAL good right now!

05-13-2006, 12:21 AM	#12
Pepper Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Laconia, NH Posts: 1,284 Thanks: 409 Thanked 155 Times in 40 Posts	jkjoshuatree - certainly no need to apologize! We've only been there for a little over six years ourselves! Prior to our occupying the building, it was indeed a convenience store for many many years. Before that it was a gift store. Looking forward to meeting you over the summer. __________________ Never waste time lamenting what was. Simply celebrate what is!

05-29-2006, 04:25 PM	#14
jetskier Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: North Reading, MA and South Down Shores Posts: 854 Thanks: 57 Thanked 183 Times in 114 Posts	Lobster Roll We stopped in yesterday for a lobster roll and got to introduce ourselves to Pepper. The food was great, as was the conversation. We collectively agreed that the 600 ft no wake zone has caused everyone to calm down a bit and take it a bit more easy. Much nicer atmosphere when we all agree to relax a bit. Anyhow, nice to finally meet Pepper. Best Regards, Jetskier

05-31-2006, 12:24 AM	#15
Pepper Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Laconia, NH Posts: 1,284 Thanks: 409 Thanked 155 Times in 40 Posts	Jetskier, it was so nice to finally meet you and your lovely family! I thoroughly enjoyed our chat, and hope we'll get to chat again sometime! Indeed, the "mood of the weekend" seemed to be so much more relaxed and less frenzied than most holiday weekends! It truly seemed as though folks were kicking back and relaxing this weekend, and enjoying all the wonder and beauty the lakes region has to offer. Whatever the cause, it sure was nice to see everyone smiling and happy and relaxed! __________________ Never waste time lamenting what was. Simply celebrate what is!

05-11-2006, 12:25 PM	#16
Mr. V Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: the left coast (Portland)and West Alton Posts: 1,424 Thanks: 66 Thanked 260 Times in 178 Posts	When I lived in Philadelphia there was a vendor just outside my office door - he served the world's most divine Falafel Pockets! Of the many foods I miss from home, that one's near the top of the list! Hmmmmmmmmm ... now you've got me thinking ... Speaking of Philadelphia food, I love your cheesesteak bombs, and will pass on the following "suggestion" for the good of the order. For me, the ultimate Philadelphia sidewalk vendor fast-food was the soft pretzel (with mustard, of course). The pretzels came in sheets, attached to each other, and were...how can I say this?..."to die for." I wonder if it would be possible to replicate this Delight in the Lakes Region? But please, don't replicate the scurrilous, degenerate sidewalk vendors: authenticity only goes so far. roll dem bones

05-11-2006, 12:32 PM	#17
RI Swamp Yankee Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: North Kingstown RI Posts: 688 Thanks: 143 Thanked 83 Times in 55 Posts	When my food starts moving .. .. so do I, rapidly away. __________________ Gene ~ aka "another RI Swamp Yankee"

05-11-2006, 09:53 PM	#18
Just Sold Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Suncook, NH, but at The Lake at Heart Posts: 2,615 Thanks: 1,083 Thanked 434 Times in 210 Posts	Yum!!!! To quote Merrymeeting: "I'm on a business trip in China right now. Just returned from a dinner where we were served sea urchins with the spikes still moving, and fish sliced in the middle while the head was still breathing and tail still moving. YUM!!!!!" Mrs. JS and I do want to know if you consumed the Sea Urchins and fish. I am adventurous but I am not sure that I would have those items on my list of food delicacies. If I had the Sea Urchin I would have to find a new place to sleep until I my breath cleared. Now Waldo's fried calms and my homemade escargo on the other hand are awesome. __________________ Just Sold At the lake the stress of daily life just melts away. Pro Re Nata

05-11-2006, 10:51 PM	#19
Merrymeeting Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Merrymeeting Lake, New Durham Posts: 2,228 Thanks: 305 Thanked 801 Times in 369 Posts	Well I will confess to taking one small bite of the urchin, there is not enough money in the world to get me to eat raw, still moving fish. The urchin was also not something I would normally touch but as it was offered to me in a very formal setting with great enthusiasm. It would have been a major faux paux for me to decline. Thankfully I had a beer nearby to quickly wash it down. I now understand why George Bush Sr had that unfortunate incident with the Japanese Prime Minister! Can't wait to get back and eat some "real" food, especially Pepper's!