Dining
$100 Gift Certificate to Sam's of Gedney Way
- Item Number
- 30
- Estimated Value
- 100 USD
- Sold
- 78 USD to kn06d18b5
- Number of Bids
- 3 - Bid History
Item Description
Enjoy a $100 Gift Certificate to Sam's of Gedney Way!
The year was 1932, and the country was floundering in the depths of the depression. But on Gedney Way, then only a dirt lane in White Plains, optimism prevailed. Sam Eisenstein, the 23-year-old son of a Russian immigrant, with a $300 stake and a barrel of faith, opened his newsstand and soda fountain. Situated near the old Westchester & Boston Railroad Station, the business proved to be a popular spot with the local commuters, not only for the morning coffee and news, but also for all-day congeniality and the 10-cent beer that flowed from the center spigot of Sam's fountain.When Prohibition was repealed in 1933, Sam applied for and received one of the first three liquor licenses granted in Westchester County.
Things were tough for everyone in those days, but Sam continued to serve his hamburger with coffee for 15 cents, a 25 cent lunch (which included pie), whiskey for 35 cents and, of course, beer. Later on his sister Dora and brother Joe joined Sam. Sam, described as "a wonderful guy, hard working, gracious, friendly," represented the epitome of saloonkeepers and restauranteurs. As a tribute to those qualities, one day in 1934, his patrons elected hi, "Mayor of Gedney Way." The appellation stuck, and eventually became attached to the restaurant's image, even continued after the move in 1968 to the present location.Frequented through the years by politicians, sports figures, celebrities, reporters and business people, the mainstay of Sam's has continued to be the "neighborhood" trade.
The exceptional quality of food and service and a friendly, comfortable atmosphere have made Sam's a favorite for seven decades. And those continuing goals remain true today. Now, Sam's has a new look for the millennium. Peter and Karen Herrero, natives of White Plains, are your hosts today. They follow the Sam's tradition by providing excellence in food and service, and assuring a special and personable dining experience. Restaurant Executive Chef Joe Sasso, and Director of Catering David Pellon join Peter and Karen in upholding Sam's tradition by executing some of the toughest standards around.Additionally, Sam's donates approximately two percent of its' sales to charity every year. Our community involvement is evident in such charitable organizations as the White Plains Beautification Committee, the Open Arms Shelter, Feeding Westchester, and the Scarsdale-Edgemont Family Services Organization just to name a few. We incorporate the best of then with the best of now.
Donated By:
The Martinelli Family
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