Sometimes the only thing that can satisfy your hunger craving is some down-home, good ol' diner grub... and that's exactly what you're going to get at the Red Arrow. Come on in and take a seat at the counter... you don't really have a choice, but that's the way we like it... why would we want an extra step between us and deliciousness? The menu's got all the diner classics and some of their one-of-a-kind "blue plate" specials. But we couldn't resist going for their Arrows Country Chicken smothered in grilled onions, mushrooms, and peppers. How good does that sound? Throw in the fact that the chicken is described on the menu as "tenderized deep fried" and you really can't say no... or hold back the giant tears that are bound to come streaming down your cheeks after your first bite. Up on the walls they have countless famous celebs who have frequented the Red Arrow... among them New Hampshire native, Adam Sandler. You can imagine it now... early days of Sandler... think Billy Madison, not Don't Mess With the Zohan... up at the counter dishing out a couple of "How 'bought you sideburns... you want some of this milk?"... yes, yes I would... and a side of mac n' cheese. Scratch the milk order and go for one of the Red Arrow's own bottled sodas. We chose the cream soda ... it might as well been crack in a bottle. It's so good that you'll intentionally take tiny sips so that you won't finish it too quickly... but somehow you will anyways. There's just tons of random and fun stuff at the Red Arrow... if you're a first timer, you're going to be announced to the rest of the diner and slapped with a "red arrow virgin" sticker. But don't worry... they really will call you in the morning... they will love you forever... and they will serve you up some deliciously golden-fried chicken strips ... ah, you never forget your first. But by far the greatest thing about the Red Arrow diner is the sheer friendliness of the place. The staff behind the counter shoots the breeze with the regulars and new comers alike, and we couldn't help but run into a friendly group of fellow grubbers. Dan and Luke pulled up next to us and simply exclaimed... "Now, what did he get?!" A couple of Vermonters, they'll fill you in on all you need to know about Ben & Jerry's, Green Mountain Coffee, maple syrup festivals, and a love for old fashioned diner delight. After killing off our fried chicken... there was only one thing to do... and say it with me... whoopie pie coffee. Ok, this might not be on the menu, but dunking that whoopie pie into one of their cup of joe is probably the grub equivalent of spiritual enlightenment. But most of all, we're just happy to say that we've hit up the New Hampshire institution... and can finally say we've had some seriously wicked awesome Good Grub.
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