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Maine Diner to Appear
on Food Network's
Diners Drive-ins and Dives Show!
Segment to air in near future...Stay tuned for special notices for on-site event!
There is sizzling summer excitement at the Maine Diner as the restaurant makes a big splash on national TV in the coming weeks!
The Maine Diner will be featured in an upcoming segment of the Food Network's popular TV series "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives" with host Guy Fieri. The production crew filmed the segment around Memorial Day and the show will air soon.
Maine Diner Co-Owner Myles Henry predicts the show will be aired in the near future and said Food Network officials will inform the Diner about a month prior to the scheduled air date. Once we get the magical date we will immediately post the information on the Maine Diner website at mainediner.com, and also on the Maine Diner Facebook fan page. As usual, the Henry's are cooking up ideas for celebrating the special event when the show is aired!
"We are beyond excited with this latest news; this was a complete surprise and is an incredible honor to have our story broadcasted to the rest of the country." Henry, who co-owns the Diner with his brother Dick, said. "We were always a fan of the show and loved how they featured unique, independent operations that reflected distinctive regional cuisines. To be chosen as a top pick and included in the elite group of restaurants in the country is deeply satisfying to our family and staff who have all worked so hard to make this happen."
Now in the midst of their 28th season on Route 1 the Maine Diner is no stranger to success, having served more than 5 million customers. This year, however, the Maine Diner chalked up even more phenomenal accolades. They were chosen as the 2010 Maine Restaurant Association's Restaurateur of the Year Award; winning the New England Cable Network's (NECN) Best Diner in New England contest; being invited to become part of the prestigious 2nd Annual New Orleans Roadfood Festival; and then being selected for the Food Network's highly-rated Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives TV Show. In the past the Diner has had an appearance on NBC's Today Show and multiple appearances on the ever popular Phantom Gourmet Show out of Boston.
For more information on the Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives please Click here! The show airs Mondays at 10 p.m. and 10:30 p.m., Fridays at 9 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. (All Times Eastern).
"Greenside" by the Maine Diner Now Serving Food at the
Sanford Country Club
Eat in or get delivery on course now through mid-October!
The Maine Diner opened a seasonal hub of its business "Greenside" in May, serving its delicious home-style food at the nearby Sanford Country Club on Route 4 in Sanford.
This marks the third season the Diner has served its renowned fare off-site from its home base on Route 1 in Wells. At the Sanford location a casual pub-style menu (not the full Maine Diner menu) with a full-bar is available daily from 9 a.m. until dusk. New offerings this year include breakfast sandwiches, a variety of wraps and club sandwiches -as well as on-site service to deliver food to golfers on course! By dialing (207) 324-9712 golfers can place an order and our staff can hop in a cart and deliver it anywhere on course! Diners can also choose to eat at the club on the deck, or order food to go. The restaurant is open to the public; you don't need to golf to eat there.
The restaurant can also be booked for private parties and special functions by calling (207) 324-9712. Fantastic food at a great location with the fast, friendly service we are known for...that's a hole in one!
Facebook Fevah!
Maine Diner Reaches New High of
2,500 Fans!
Fan Christine De Angelis wins $250 gift basket filled with Maine Diner goodies
Two words describe our Maine Diner Fans: loyal and motivated!
In just two short months, the passion for the Maine Diner ignited a flurry of Facebook activity over the July 4th holiday weekend. Customers and new friends clicked on and capped off our campaign to reach 2,500 Fans. To commemorate this event we selected a random winner from our new pool of Facebook Fans and chose Christine De Angelis as our winner!
With lady luck smiling on De Angelis, she received a basket of classic Maine Diner goodies from our Remember the Maine Gift Shoppe with items such as two bags of our famous corn muffin mix, a selection of blueberry and blueberry-rhubarb jams, the newest design of our Maine Diner t-shirts, one of our classic fleece sweatshirts, a pair of limited edition Maine Diner mugs, a Maine Diner All-Star hat, blueberry syrup, two Maine Diner travel Mugs, the Maine Diner Cookbook and of course, a $100 gift card to the Maine Diner! Talk about Christmas in July!
Want to help us on our quest to add even more Facebook Fans and have a heck of a lot of fun along the way? It is easy! Just visit us on facebook and when you see our page simply click your mouse and "like" us. We are planning even more surprise giveaways and promotions. We already gave away gift baskets at our 1,000-fan and 2,500-fan milestones, so don't be left out at your chance to win future prizes! It pays to check in with us!
Also please don't forget to become part of our "Wall of Fame" on our fan page and enjoy the images and commentary from other devoted Maine Diner fans! We welcome you to download a picture of yourself or your friends at the Maine Diner and we will share it! Who knows, you just might win something there as well!
Don't be left out of the fun! Log on to stay current with all the latest and greatest Maine Diner happenings, surprise announcement and giveaways. You can bet that there is always something cooking at the Maine Diner!
We thank all of you from the bottom of our hearts for your loyalty and dedication. Team Maine Diner rocks..... you are the GREATEST fans on the planet! Thank you!!
Maine Diner Unveils Delicious
New Menu Items
Our newest additions are popular! Look to our blackboard for even more additional new items!
We are not the type of restaurant to rest on our laurels, so this spring after winning the 2010 Maine Restaurateur of the Year Award we were inspired to create some new menu selections to add to our repertoire of family favorites. The feedback from you, our customers, has been phenomenal!
Recently our baker Amanda Sabins has knocked herself out creating even more new scrumptious desserts which she rotates on our blackboard on a regular basis. Make sure to leave space to try one!
The Latest Desserts with Rave Reviews:
- Twisted Turtle Cream Pie- A luscious cream pie with chocolate ganache, peanuts, almonds, caramel and whipped cream....heavenly!!
- Strawberry Cream Pie- Fresh strawberries whipped into a cream pie that will melt in your mouth!
Appetizers:
- Irish Nachos -Grilled Red Bliss potatoes, onions, peppers and salsa topped with cheddar cheese and then baked. Served with sour cream.
- Fried Assorted Veggies -A platter of lightly-breaded and fried zucchini, summer squash, peppers, mushrooms and broccoli. Served with Ranch dressing.
- Soup/Chowder Sampler -Choose a trio from the following: our Award-winning Seafood Chowder, Clam Chowder, She Crab Soup, or the Homemade Soup of the Day. If you are undecided what to order, or if you want to be adventurous, this item is for you!
Wraps:
· Chicken Cordon Bleu -Fried chicken strips with sliced ham, Swiss cheese, lettuce and Ranch dressing.
- "Day After" Thanksgiving-Turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce and lettuce.
Dinner:
- Lobster Macaroni & Cheese -Our famous macaroni and cheese laced with Maine lobster, topped with buttered bread crumbs and baked. Fantastic!
- Lobster Melt - The King of all melts...guaranteed!
To Your Health, and Other Items:
- Fruit Salad with Low Fat Cottage Cheese Plate.
- Enjoy Low Fat Cottage Cheese as a side order or as a choice with all dinner plates.
- Farmhouse White Gluten Free Bread will be available for any sandwich or breakfast order.
- Parmesan Pepper Salad Dressing.
Did Somebody Say "Dessert?!":
- The "Maine" Indulgence -Homemade waffle topped with our signature Maine Blueberry Chip ice cream, Grandmother Woodman's chocolate sauce, Maine maple syrup and whipped cream.
- Ice Cream Sundaes -Your choice of French Vanilla or Maine Blueberry Chip with Grandmother Woodman's awesome chocolate sauce and whipped cream.
- Homemade Brownie Sundae -Choice of a plain or peanut brownie topped with Grandmother Woodman's chocolate sauce and whipped cream.
- Our wonderful baker, Amanda, is now working on a "gluten free" dessert offering...stay tuned!!
Farmer Bob and the
Maine Diner Victory Garden
What an amazing spring we have had up here on Route 1! With the right balance of warm sunshine and just enough rain to keep things green, our on-site garden is looking to be bountiful this year under the watchful eye of Farmer Bob Henry.
Check out the flowers and plants. Looks like the zucchini will be ripe for the picking first, followed by a smorgasbord of fresh vegetables our diners will enjoy. From our garden to the table the name of the game is fresh food, prepared exclusively for you by Bob and the Maine Diner Staff.
The Maine Diner Awarded
2010 Restaurateur of the Year!!!
The Henry Family and the staff of the Maine Diner recently received one of the most prestigious culinary awards in the state by the Maine Restaurant Association: the 2010 Restaurateur of the Year Award. The Henry's will officially be presented with the award Tuesday, March 30th at the Holiday Inn by the Bay in Portland.
"We were stunned...this is just incredible," Maine Diner Co-Owner Myles Henry said. "It is not just us that are deserving of this award. It is our entire staff as well. Every day each person here demonstrates a commitment to excellence and works as a team."
Myles and his brother Dick, (the other co-owner of the Diner,) and his son Derek were on-hand to receive the award. Maine Diner General Manager Jim MacNeill staged a surprise visit from Maine Restaurant Association President and CEO Richard Grotton in December, much to the jaw-dropping amazement of the Henrys.
"Our organization found the Henry Family and the Maine Diner to be very deserving of this award. The award is based on nominations, how long a business is a member of the association, their contributions to our organization, their local reputation and how the community feels about the business. On all counts the Maine Diner received the highest accolades," Grotton said.
"We have a successful formula we will never change: treat each guest with the hospitality we would extend to those coming into our own home and serve them the best home-cooking possible with fast and friendly service at a great price," Henry said. "When the positive hits keep on coming, we won't mess with our success!"