Mame's in Meredith

Pineedles · 12-26-2008, 09:05 PM

I have never been there, but Mom and all her sisters (she had 4 of them) loved it back in the 80's; and since it is still owned by the same people I would guess that it is still a classy place to eat. Mom was a classy broad, as are/were all of her sisters both here and gone.

Didn't know exactly how to put that last statement, but since they all have/had a lot of class they'll all hopefully forgive me. God I hate having to be/trying to be grammatically correct.

no-engine · 12-26-2008, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Pineedles

I have never been there, but

Center Harbor, and not been to Mame's!

My own correction: should be 25 years!!!

dpg · 12-27-2008, 11:23 AM

"I thought it wasn't good.

My little guy had the mac and cheese and it literally looked like it came from the Kraft box with the dry powdered cheese mixed in. I wouldn't necessarily mind except that the cost was high and the portion small. My wife had the artichoke chicken, which admittedly sounded great, but tasted as though they opened a jar of marinated artichoke hearts and poured it over the plate.

I remember my meal being so so. (I honestly can't remember what I had -- which, I suppose, in itself is telling.)

We had been wanting to try it for a quite some time and sadly, we won't be going back anytime soon, if ever. "

There always has to be one..

I've never been there however my sister has and liked it.

angela4design · 12-28-2008, 09:13 AM

Well, I think it's changed a lot in recent years. My last visit was for Sunday brunch when George's was PACKED. Okay, I must say, we had to not expect Georges, but as I recall, the menu was extremely limited - maybe a dozen items? And the portions TINY. We paid twice as much, got something we had to settle with - and left hungry. Boooo!

Before that, we took our son there, and were seated at the same time as a table of guys (we were only allowed to sit in the bar). They were served first. Pet peeve. I felt like it was because we had a child with us that the server felt bothered to have to deal with it. My BF ordered a Reuben, which was served with only one slice of bread (open face), and informed that's 'how they do it'?!?

He had to specially request the other slice!

So, I had gone these two time saying to my BF how great Mame's was - it really used to be!! I used to have business lunches there, drinks, dinner, celebratory gatherings; but that was several years ago. I noticed recently that they're doing Mexican on Thursdays. That can't be a good sign.

So, I guess it's thumbs up and thumbs down. I'll probably try it again - I always still hope it'll be better. But I wouldn't take friends there to make an impression! Or kids...

GUNNER · 12-28-2008, 11:01 AM

I come from NJ & felt I had to respond to angela4design about the Reuben her friend ordered. This reply is not about the merits of Mame's just about how the Reuben was served.

In The metropolitan NY area a Reuben is normally served with one slice of bread. It is typically an open face sandwich piled high with corned beef, sauerkraut, swiss cheese & thousand island dressing. At any good Jewish deli it is typically 2-3" high. Was I surprised when I moved up here & had it served with 2 pieces of bread.

Gunner

MooseRiverMan · 12-28-2008, 08:44 PM

We love Mames. Love the old house, food is always good but they have the worst cherries for manhattans. They must not get many request for drinls with cherries. We vow to bring our own.

Neverthe less recommend Mames to all.

angela4design · 01-02-2009, 02:03 PM

Thanks, Gunner - I did not know that! I wondered what on earth they were thinking! The funny thing is that I had ordered sandwiches there before and never had that style. I guess that open-face style is a Reuben thing? I've seen turkey and meatloaf sandwiches that way, but never a Reuben!

Well, today I've learned something! thanks!

Shore Driver · 01-14-2009, 04:14 PM

It is highly debatable that a Reuben is open-faced. That's a faily common twist on the old standard, but a Reuben in true Jewish tradition can have 2 slices of bread.

Anyway, MAME's is a 10-year tradition for myself and my wife. Reliably good and a lovely atmosphere especially in the front rooms.

jrc · 01-14-2009, 04:21 PM

How can a sandwich with corned beef and swiss cheese be Jewish?

Pineedles · 01-14-2009, 09:29 PM

The origins of the Reuben are disputed.[2] One account holds that Reuben Kulakofsky (sometimes spelled Reubin, or the last name shortened to Kay), a grocer from Omaha, Nebraska, was the inventor, perhaps as part of a group effort by members of Kulakofsky's weekly poker game held in the Blackstone Hotel from around 1920 through 1935. The participants, who nicknamed themselves "the committee," included the hotel's owner, Charles Schimmel. The sandwich first gained local fame when Schimmel put it on the Blackstone's lunch menu. Other accounts hold that its creator was Arthur Reuben, owner of the once famous but now no longer existing Reuben's Delicatessen in New York,[3] who, according to an interview with Craig Claiborne, invented the sandwich around 1914.[4]

All I know is that Rein's Deli in Connecticut makes it better than anyone else, plus any other deli sandwich you can think of. And that's the fact Jack!

GUNNER · 01-14-2009, 09:54 PM

Pineedles, you are correct, Rein's deli in CT makes great sandwiches. Every time wife & I travel back to NJ we make a stop there. Their brisket sandwich is the best I have ever had. Alway get it with horseradish & mustard. And, of course, the free pickles they give you almost as soon as your seated.

A must if you are travelling on 84 in Vernon. Exit 65. Been going there for years.

Gunner

jerseyonbear · 01-14-2009, 11:22 PM

We have been looking for a good stopping point on interstate 84 on the jersey route. We've had enough of thel book traveler in Union. How far from the exit is this Deli and is it well marked?

BlackCatIslander · 01-15-2009, 09:17 AM

We stop at Rein's when returning from NJ and the Exit is marked 64-65. At the top of the ramp we bear right onto Exit 65 and continue to the right (easterly?) about a mile. At the fourth set of lights, turn left into a strip mall and Rein's Deli is facing you. It is very popular but even when quite busy one is able to get seat quickly.

lunch lady · 03-24-2009, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by no-engine

John and staff are great! Been there many times over twenty years!
Always reliable.
Off premise catering is also very reliable.

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Originally Posted by GUNNER

Pineedles, you are correct, Rein's deli in CT makes great sandwiches. Every time wife & I travel back to NJ we make a stop there. Their brisket sandwich is the best I have ever had. Alway get it with horseradish & mustard. And, of course, the free pickles they give you almost as soon as your seated.

A must if you are travelling on 84 in Vernon. Exit 65. Been going there for years.

Gunner

We have stopped there for years, every time we go to NY. Now, our kids stop there. Always good food and plenty of it. the best Reubens.

Lunch lady

Rag Top Daze · 11-15-2009, 12:45 AM

We were making plans today to get together with friends this evening. We hadn't been to Mame's for several years. We just never think of it. Today I did and all 4 of us are glad I did. The food was very good. One order of prime rib, one of prime rib and baked stuffed shrimp and 2 orders of the seafood sampler. Not one complaint. The service couldn't have been better. We had a wonderful meal and plan to go back more often.

sa meredith · 01-15-2009, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Pineedles

The origins of the Reuben are disputed.[2] One account holds that Reuben Kulakofsky (sometimes spelled Reubin, or the last name shortened to Kay), a grocer from Omaha, Nebraska, was the inventor, perhaps as part of a group effort by members of Kulakofsky's weekly poker game held in the Blackstone Hotel from around 1920 through 1935. The participants, who nicknamed themselves "the committee," included the hotel's owner, Charles Schimmel. The sandwich first gained local fame when Schimmel put it on the Blackstone's lunch menu. Other accounts hold that its creator was Arthur Reuben, owner of the once famous but now no longer existing Reuben's Delicatessen in New York,[3] who, according to an interview with Craig Claiborne, invented the sandwich around 1914.[4]

All I know is that Rein's Deli in Connecticut makes it better than anyone else, plus any other deli sandwich you can think of. And that's the fact Jack!

Two things:
1. Mames is a great spot for dinner if you happen to be in the Meredith area for dinner. Seek it out and find it. Worth the effort...and located in a great spot. Cross the street over toward the Meredith town docks after you eat, and you have a great place to take a walk.
By the way. If it is early (breakfast) go next door to George's instead. Another great spot.

2. Pineedles...I always thought the Reuben was named after "Reuben Sierra".
Are sure your facts are straight? He really was a decent outfielder.

GUNNER · 01-15-2009, 01:25 PM

Going south to NJ it's quite easy to find. Exit 65 to top of ramp & make right. Make left at next set of lights (1/4 mile) which are at strip mall & Rein's is straight ahead. Menu is huge & of course they have Deli section where you can order for takeout.

If you are over 65, as we are, they have a basket full of sliced rye & pumpernickle bread "ends" (several slices of bread too small for sandwiches) which are free for the taking. We always take 1 or 2 packages with us.

Gunner

SIKSUKR · 01-16-2009, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by sa meredith

Two things:
2. Pineedles...I always thought the Reuben was named after "Reuben Sierra".
Are sure your facts are straight? He really was a decent outfielder.

I thought it was Rueben Stoddard of "American Idol" fame.Or maybe it was Rueben Carter from the famous Dylan Hurricane Carter song.Who incendently just died.But I digress.Sorry

Pineedles · 01-16-2009, 10:06 PM

I don't comment on former Yankee players. As you should know.

Irish mist · 01-16-2009, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by SIKSUKR

I thought it was Rueben Stoddard of "American Idol" fame.Or maybe it was Rueben Carter from the famous Dylan HurricaneCarter song.Who incendently just died.But I digress.Sorry

Rueben Hurricane Carter is still alive & well last time I checked.....and still guilty as far as I'm concerned too

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Scion Xa

SIKSUKR · 01-19-2009, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Irish mist

Rueben Hurricane Carter is still alive & well last time I checked.....and still guilty as far as I'm concerned too

Could be my bad on this one.I thought I heard on the radio he died last week.I couldn't find anything to comfirm that.

Irish mist · 01-19-2009, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by SIKSUKR

Could be my bad on this one.I thought I heard on the radio he died last week.I couldn't find anything to comfirm that.

According to wikipedia he's alive, and working on a film in Newfoundland.

12-26-2008, 09:05 PM	#1
Pineedles Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Moultonborough & CT Posts: 2,549 Thanks: 1,074 Thanked 672 Times in 369 Posts	Good review of Mame's I have never been there, but Mom and all her sisters (she had 4 of them) loved it back in the 80's; and since it is still owned by the same people I would guess that it is still a classy place to eat. Mom was a classy broad, as are/were all of her sisters both here and gone. Didn't know exactly how to put that last statement, but since they all have/had a lot of class they'll all hopefully forgive me. God I hate having to be/trying to be grammatically correct.

12-28-2008, 09:13 AM	#4
angela4design Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Meredith Posts: 353 Thanks: 45 Thanked 54 Times in 38 Posts	I keep hoping for better... Well, I think it's changed a lot in recent years. My last visit was for Sunday brunch when George's was PACKED. Okay, I must say, we had to not expect Georges, but as I recall, the menu was extremely limited - maybe a dozen items? And the portions TINY. We paid twice as much, got something we had to settle with - and left hungry. Boooo! Before that, we took our son there, and were seated at the same time as a table of guys (we were only allowed to sit in the bar). They were served first. Pet peeve. I felt like it was because we had a child with us that the server felt bothered to have to deal with it. My BF ordered a Reuben, which was served with only one slice of bread (open face), and informed that's 'how they do it'?!? He had to specially request the other slice! So, I had gone these two time saying to my BF how great Mame's was - it really used to be!! I used to have business lunches there, drinks, dinner, celebratory gatherings; but that was several years ago. I noticed recently that they're doing Mexican on Thursdays. That can't be a good sign. So, I guess it's thumbs up and thumbs down. I'll probably try it again - I always still hope it'll be better. But I wouldn't take friends there to make an impression! Or kids...

12-28-2008, 11:01 AM	#5
GUNNER Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 32 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	Reuben I come from NJ & felt I had to respond to angela4design about the Reuben her friend ordered. This reply is not about the merits of Mame's just about how the Reuben was served. In The metropolitan NY area a Reuben is normally served with one slice of bread. It is typically an open face sandwich piled high with corned beef, sauerkraut, swiss cheese & thousand island dressing. At any good Jewish deli it is typically 2-3" high. Was I surprised when I moved up here & had it served with 2 pieces of bread. Gunner

12-28-2008, 08:44 PM	#6
MooseRiverMan Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 29 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Needs better cherries We love Mames. Love the old house, food is always good but they have the worst cherries for manhattans. They must not get many request for drinls with cherries. We vow to bring our own. Neverthe less recommend Mames to all.

01-02-2009, 02:03 PM	#7
angela4design Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Meredith Posts: 353 Thanks: 45 Thanked 54 Times in 38 Posts	Reubens Thanks, Gunner - I did not know that! I wondered what on earth they were thinking! The funny thing is that I had ordered sandwiches there before and never had that style. I guess that open-face style is a Reuben thing? I've seen turkey and meatloaf sandwiches that way, but never a Reuben! Well, today I've learned something! thanks!

12-27-2008, 11:23 AM	#3
dpg Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 2,619 Thanks: 157 Thanked 235 Times in 172 Posts	"I thought it wasn't good. My little guy had the mac and cheese and it literally looked like it came from the Kraft box with the dry powdered cheese mixed in. I wouldn't necessarily mind except that the cost was high and the portion small. My wife had the artichoke chicken, which admittedly sounded great, but tasted as though they opened a jar of marinated artichoke hearts and poured it over the plate. I remember my meal being so so. (I honestly can't remember what I had -- which, I suppose, in itself is telling.) We had been wanting to try it for a quite some time and sadly, we won't be going back anytime soon, if ever. " There always has to be one.. I've never been there however my sister has and liked it.

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01-14-2009, 04:14 PM	#8
Shore Driver Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tolland CT Posts: 194 Thanks: 20 Thanked 31 Times in 25 Posts	It is highly debatable that a Reuben is open-faced. That's a faily common twist on the old standard, but a Reuben in true Jewish tradition can have 2 slices of bread. Anyway, MAME's is a 10-year tradition for myself and my wife. Reliably good and a lovely atmosphere especially in the front rooms.

01-14-2009, 04:21 PM	#9
jrc Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: NH Posts: 2,689 Thanks: 33 Thanked 439 Times in 249 Posts	How can a sandwich with corned beef and swiss cheese be Jewish?

01-14-2009, 09:29 PM	#10
Pineedles Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Moultonborough & CT Posts: 2,549 Thanks: 1,074 Thanked 672 Times in 369 Posts	According to Wicopedia The origins of the Reuben are disputed.[2] One account holds that Reuben Kulakofsky (sometimes spelled Reubin, or the last name shortened to Kay), a grocer from Omaha, Nebraska, was the inventor, perhaps as part of a group effort by members of Kulakofsky's weekly poker game held in the Blackstone Hotel from around 1920 through 1935. The participants, who nicknamed themselves "the committee," included the hotel's owner, Charles Schimmel. The sandwich first gained local fame when Schimmel put it on the Blackstone's lunch menu. Other accounts hold that its creator was Arthur Reuben, owner of the once famous but now no longer existing Reuben's Delicatessen in New York,[3] who, according to an interview with Craig Claiborne, invented the sandwich around 1914.[4] All I know is that Rein's Deli in Connecticut makes it better than anyone else, plus any other deli sandwich you can think of. And that's the fact Jack!

01-14-2009, 09:54 PM	#11
GUNNER Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 32 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	Pineedles, you are correct, Rein's deli in CT makes great sandwiches. Every time wife & I travel back to NJ we make a stop there. Their brisket sandwich is the best I have ever had. Alway get it with horseradish & mustard. And, of course, the free pickles they give you almost as soon as your seated. A must if you are travelling on 84 in Vernon. Exit 65. Been going there for years. Gunner

01-14-2009, 11:22 PM	#12
jerseyonbear Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 97 Thanks: 96 Thanked 7 Times in 6 Posts	how far from exit We have been looking for a good stopping point on interstate 84 on the jersey route. We've had enough of thel book traveler in Union. How far from the exit is this Deli and is it well marked?

01-15-2009, 09:17 AM	#13
BlackCatIslander Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 201 Thanks: 52 Thanked 17 Times in 11 Posts	Rein's Deli We stop at Rein's when returning from NJ and the Exit is marked 64-65. At the top of the ramp we bear right onto Exit 65 and continue to the right (easterly?) about a mile. At the fourth set of lights, turn left into a strip mall and Rein's Deli is facing you. It is very popular but even when quite busy one is able to get seat quickly.

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11-15-2009, 12:45 AM	#15
Rag Top Daze Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Moultonborough Posts: 119 Thanks: 11 Thanked 13 Times in 9 Posts	4 Happy diners We were making plans today to get together with friends this evening. We hadn't been to Mame's for several years. We just never think of it. Today I did and all 4 of us are glad I did. The food was very good. One order of prime rib, one of prime rib and baked stuffed shrimp and 2 orders of the seafood sampler. Not one complaint. The service couldn't have been better. We had a wonderful meal and plan to go back more often. __________________ I live for a rag top day

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01-15-2009, 01:25 PM	#17
GUNNER Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 32 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	Rein's deli Going south to NJ it's quite easy to find. Exit 65 to top of ramp & make right. Make left at next set of lights (1/4 mile) which are at strip mall & Rein's is straight ahead. Menu is huge & of course they have Deli section where you can order for takeout. If you are over 65, as we are, they have a basket full of sliced rye & pumpernickle bread "ends" (several slices of bread too small for sandwiches) which are free for the taking. We always take 1 or 2 packages with us. Gunner

01-16-2009, 10:06 PM	#19
Pineedles Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Moultonborough & CT Posts: 2,549 Thanks: 1,074 Thanked 672 Times in 369 Posts	Sa Meredith I don't comment on former Yankee players. As you should know.