Shalimar

GUNNER · 06-17-2009, 06:39 PM

Boy, does that old photo of the Shalimar bring back fond memories. My wife & I dined there often back in the mid sixties. The view from the dining room window was very nice as you could see the lake across the street from that vantage point.

And the food was great. They served fried dough with your meal & we still talk about how good it was. All the food there was top notch. We were saddened when they closed their doors as it truly was a great spot to dine.

Thanks for sharing the photo & bringing back memories.

Gunner

Redwing · 06-18-2009, 02:34 PM

Years ago, I - and my good friend, Diane - worked at the Shangri-La as cocktail waitresses for two summers (after working at the Old Country Store and eating a ton of penny candy and cheese in previous summers). The owners (or managers) of the Shangri-La were George and Mary K, as we called them, Manny was the bar manager, and Bob W. was, I believe, the general/desk manager.

Fast forward to about 10 years ago. A group of us made overnight reservations at the Shalimar for a winter weekend. When I called to make our reservations, the gentleman at the other end of the phone identified himself at "Robert" (with a French accent). He sounded so much like the Bob I remembered from the Shangri-La (he had a very unusual voice and was a bit of a prankster) I asked if he was the one and the same; he indicated that he was not.

When we arrived at the Shalimar, much to my amazement there they were, still working together after all of these years: Bob W, Mary K, and Manny's nephew(I believe, or maybe his son) managing the bar! Deja Vu! All of the furnishings/pool furniture/mis-matched table settings, were from the Shangri La! A veritable time-warp! We all remembered each other and had a marvelous reunion, and as it turned out my friend Diane was also with us!

Sorry to get off of the restaurant track, but I could not resist sharing this experience with you.

no-engine · 06-20-2009, 06:04 PM

Wasn't their last name Spanos?

Argie's Wife · 06-20-2009, 10:29 PM

Yes, it's the Spanos family that owns the Shalimar.

SteveA · 06-21-2009, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Argie's Wife

Yes, it's the Spanos family that owns the Shalimar.

Was this the same Spanos family that owned Lake Shore park in the 60's?

Argie's Wife · 06-21-2009, 04:58 PM

Yes, I believe so but I'll check with hubby's aunt to be sure... (she know everybody!)

06-17-2009, 06:39 PM	#1
GUNNER Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 32 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	Old Photo Boy, does that old photo of the Shalimar bring back fond memories. My wife & I dined there often back in the mid sixties. The view from the dining room window was very nice as you could see the lake across the street from that vantage point. And the food was great. They served fried dough with your meal & we still talk about how good it was. All the food there was top notch. We were saddened when they closed their doors as it truly was a great spot to dine. Thanks for sharing the photo & bringing back memories. Gunner

06-18-2009, 02:34 PM	#2
Redwing Deceased Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: New Haven, Connecticut and summer resident of Moultonborough, NH since 1952 Posts: 216 Thanks: 324 Thanked 43 Times in 27 Posts	Sha Years ago, I - and my good friend, Diane - worked at the Shangri-La as cocktail waitresses for two summers (after working at the Old Country Store and eating a ton of penny candy and cheese in previous summers). The owners (or managers) of the Shangri-La were George and Mary K, as we called them, Manny was the bar manager, and Bob W. was, I believe, the general/desk manager. Fast forward to about 10 years ago. A group of us made overnight reservations at the Shalimar for a winter weekend. When I called to make our reservations, the gentleman at the other end of the phone identified himself at "Robert" (with a French accent). He sounded so much like the Bob I remembered from the Shangri-La (he had a very unusual voice and was a bit of a prankster) I asked if he was the one and the same; he indicated that he was not. When we arrived at the Shalimar, much to my amazement there they were, still working together after all of these years: Bob W, Mary K, and Manny's nephew(I believe, or maybe his son) managing the bar! Deja Vu! All of the furnishings/pool furniture/mis-matched table settings, were from the Shangri La! A veritable time-warp! We all remembered each other and had a marvelous reunion, and as it turned out my friend Diane was also with us! Sorry to get off of the restaurant track, but I could not resist sharing this experience with you.

06-20-2009, 06:04 PM	#3
no-engine Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: West side Winnipesaukee, Lakes Region Posts: 516 Thanks: 20 Thanked 52 Times in 40 Posts	Wasn't their last name Spanos?

06-20-2009, 10:29 PM	#4
Argie's Wife Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Alton Posts: 1,908 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 533 Thanked 579 Times in 260 Posts	Yes, it's the Spanos family that owns the Shalimar.

06-21-2009, 04:58 PM	#6
Argie's Wife Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Alton Posts: 1,908 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 533 Thanked 579 Times in 260 Posts	Yes, I believe so but I'll check with hubby's aunt to be sure... (she know everybody!)