Tuesday, June 28, 2011

5 Minutes With Matt Santeramo, The General Manager of Grillfire Arundel

65 N. Park Avenue, Rockville Centre, NY 11570
www.georgemartingroup.com   1-516-678-7272
Interview By: Amy Levin-Epstein

Amy: You’re a George Martin Group veteran. How did you come to be GM at Grillfire Arundel?

Matt: I've worked for the George Martin Group for twelve years now.  I started as a food runner when I was 18 at Max's in Rockville Centre. I have since worked my way up and I have opened 5 restaurants in the group. I am currently the General Manager of Grillfire Arundel in Hanover, MD. I have also been responsible for running the beverage program for 5 different restaurants in the group. 

Amy
What has it been like getting Grillfire Arundel up and running?

Matt
It has been a great experience opening Grillfire Arundel. It has been a lot of hard work but also very rewarding. It is great to see a restaurant be built from the ground up, literally. This restaurant is also a first for the group in that it is located in a new boutique hotel called The Hotel at the Arundel Preserve

Amy
How else is Grillfire Arundel different than other George Martin restaurants?

Matt
Grillfire Arundel is the true embodiment of t
he Grillfire concept. We have a beautiful design, a great menu and our service is going to be top notch. We are serving breakfast, lunch, dinner and room service. 

Amy
So what exactly is the Grillfire concept?

Matt
We're an upscale casual American grill that has something for everyone. It’s a place people can bring their family's multiple times a week, a place to hang out with friends or to go on a first date.

Amy
What’s your all-time favorite menu item?

Matt
That’s easy -- the skirt steak, steak and shrimp com
bo. We have a great soy molasses marinade and the coconut shrimp is simply excellent.

Amy
Sounds delish. What’s your go-to drink to wash down your shrimp and steak?

Matt
The Pomegranate Collins. It’s one of those drinks that tastes so good you don’t realize it’s alcoholic. It’s a summer-time drink, light and refreshing.

For more information on the Grillfire Arundel please visit our website HERE!

Friday, June 24, 2011

George Martin The Original Offers Catering Service

65 N. Park Avenue, Rockville Centre, NY 11570
www.georgemartingroup.com   1-516-678-7272

George Martin The OriginalPrivate parties are out specialty at George Martin the Original, whether your occasion calls for an intimate cocktail affair, an elaborate full-course dinner, or a special holiday gathering. Let us accommodate your group of up to fifty in our private room upstairs, or up to one hundred people for daytime gatherings on weekends. 

Our Catering Menu consists of the following choices:

Country Breakfast
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  • Broccoli & Vermont Cheddar Scramble 
  • Spinach & Mushroom Scramble
  • Bacon, Tomato & Cheese Scramble
  • Brioche French Toast 
  • Belgium Waffles

Brunch
Saturday & Sunday, 12:00-3:330 27.95pp
  • Breads & Bagels
  • Champagne Punch or Mimosas
  • Two Country Breakfast Selections
  • Home Fried Potatoes 
  • Bacon or Sausage
  • One Buffet Entree Choice
  • Fresh Fruit
  • Salad 
  • Coffee & Tea Service
  • Dessert
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Buffet Luncheon
Monday-Friday, 12:00-4:00 22.95pp
  • One Salad
  • Two Buffet Entrees
  • Two Side Dishes
  • Bread
  • Dessert 
  • Coffe & Tea Service

Sit Down Lunch
Monday-Friday, 12:00-4:00 20.95pp
  • Including Soup or Salad                                                         
  • CHOICE OF:
  • Entree Salad
  • Pasta 
  • Sandwich Selection
  • Simply Fish
  • Coffee, Tea & Biscotti

George Martins The Original Shot 3Cocktail Party
Sun-Thurs (25 person min) 16.95pp 
Fri & Sat (50 person min)
  • One Complimentary Cold Platter Selection
  • Two Hours Passed Hors D'oeuvres (Five Selections)
  • (Add one Buffet Entree 6.95pp)
  • (Add Cesar Salad or GM House Salad 3.95 pp)

Cold Platters (Serves 12-15 people)
  • Fresh Vegetable Crudites 39.00
  • Assorted Cheese w/ Crackers & Fruit 46.00
  • Cold Antipasti Platter 54.00
  • Fresh Mozzarella, Tomato & Onion 56.00
  • Shrimp Cocktail 90.00 (add 2.95 pp)
  • Any Buffet Salad Selection

Liquor Options (For parties of 20 or more)
George Martins The Original Shot
  • 3 Hours-Beer, Wine & Soda 18.95pp (Includes Budweiser, Miller Light, Heineken Light, Pinot Grigio, Merlot & White Zinfandel.)
  • 3 Hours-Full Open Bar 20.95pp (Includes Unlimited Call Brand, Beer, Wine & Soda, Ketel One, Dewars, Beefeater, Seagrams V.O, Cuervo Gold, Bacardi, Amaretto & Kahlua)
  • Cordials-add 4.95pp (Includes Grand Mamier, Sambuca Romano, Frangelica, Grey Goose, B&B, Bailey's & Drambuie.
  • Bottles of Wine 20.95pp Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio & Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Champagne Toast 2.50pp 
  • Other liquor packages available upon request

If there are any special requests you need to be met, please give us the opportunity to satisfy them. Arrangements can be made to meet with our chef and catering consultant, so together we can design the best menu that allows you to enhance the affair with your own special touch.

Thank You,




Thursday, June 23, 2011

Connect With Each George Martin Group Restaurant Location Online

65 N. Park Avenue, Rockville Centre, NY 11570
www.georgemartingroup.com   1-516-678-7272

Did you know: That each George Martin Group location has individual Social Media Pages to visit for Specials, Deals, and Promotions. Every customer can receive the same benefits and save money at each location. We want to make sure dedicated George Martin Restaurant fans are aware of each page. The following will explain how to connect with each George Martin Group location.

Find us on FACEBOOK
Follow us on TWITTER
Explore our BLOG
View our FLICKR
Watch our YOUTUBE CHANNEL

Find us on FACEBOOK
Follow us on TWITTER
Check in at our FOURSQUARE

Find us on FACEBOOK
Follow us on TWITTER
Check in at our FOURSQUARE

Find us on FACEBOOK
Follow us on TWITTER
Check in at our FOURSQUARE

Find us on FACEBOOK
Follow us on TWITTER
Check in at our FOURSQUARE

Find us on FACEBOOK
Follow us on TWITTER
Check in at our FOURSQUARE

If you have any questions on how to connect to our social sites please comment on the blog or on any page. Tell your friends to connect with the George Martin Group and start receiving discounts today! 

Tuesday, June 21, 2011

George Martin's Grillfire Long Beach Offering More Deals

65 N. Park Avenue, Rockville Centre, NY 11570
www.georgemartingroup.com   1-516-678-7272

The George Martin Group restaurant, Grillfire, located in Long Beach, NY has announced new specials + Promotions. For the first time ever Grillfire Long Beach will be open for lunch, 7 days a week.

So what is going on at Grillfire Long Beach during the week and on weekends? Let's find out!

Monday Night-  Monday night at the Grillfire Long Beach is known as, "Monday Meal Night." For just $15.95 you can enjoy a full three course meal. Appetizer, Entree, and Dessert!

Tuesday Night- Tuesday night at the Grillfire Long Beach will consist of live Jazz music. A live jazz group will play for the lovely Grillfire customers.

Wednesday Night- Starting on Wednesday June, 29th Grillfire Long Beach will have "Ladies Night" every Wednesday. Ladies Night consists of a full three course meal with the 1st svedka vodka cocktail included for only $19.95. Each Svedka re-fill is only $5 after the first!

Friday Night- The Long Island based band, "Milestone", will be performing at George Martin's Grillfire in Long Beach every Friday night. Grillfire Long Beach will also have a guest bartender known as Keith Yovine serving drinks all night.

Saturday Night- Live Music Night!

Stop by George Martin's Grillfire Long Beach location today! For more information please visit out Website. Be sure to also connect to the Grillfire Long Beach location on all Social Platforms:

Friday, June 17, 2011

Strip Steak Opening Early For Fathers Day

65 N. Park Avenue, Rockville Centre, NY 11570
www.georgemartingroup.com   1-516-678-7272

gm_stripsteak (3 of 47)George Martin's Strip Steak will be opening it's doors an hour early this Fathers Day. If you are still debating about what to get Dad this Fathers Day, you should consider a George Martin Gift Card. Why? Anyone who purchases a Strip Steak gift card for Fathers Day will receive a complimentary cigar. Not a bad deal at all!

Strip Steak will be opening at 4PM this Sunday in celebration to all of the hard-working devoted Fathers. Strip steak will also be running their normal ala carte menu plus a fixed his or her menu for Fathers Day only! As a final selection, you can go with the Summer price fix menu which is only $26.95. The prices and atmosphere is unbeatable at George Martin's Strip Steak. 

View our online Photo Album HERE! To make a reservation for Fathers Day please call us at 631-650-6777 or simply make an online reservation HERE.

If you haven't already done so please take a moment to watch the Brand New YouTube video from George Martin's the Original located in Rockville Centre, NY.  

Wednesday, June 15, 2011

NEW George Martin's The Original Video

65 N. Park Avenue, Rockville Centre, NY 11570
www.georgemartingroup.com   1-516-678-7272

George Martin the Original is a Rockville Centre mainstay, opened in 1989. An American Bistro, George Martin offers a wide variety of steaks, chops, seafood and house specialties, as well as fresh salads and pasta. A recipient of numerous awards and accolades from The New York Times and Newsday, George Martin continues to reach new levels of quality and service. Join us for lunch Monday – Friday from 11:30 to 3 pm and seven nights a week for dinner beginning at 5 pm. Lunch and dinner are available at the bar or simply enjoy a cocktail and an appetizer.


The restaurant location is pleased to promote their brand new video with an overview of the core values of the restaurant. George Martin's The Original is located in the heart of Rockville Centre, NY and is great for a lunch, family dinner, or nightlife hot spot. For more information on the restaurant location please visit our website.


Monday, June 13, 2011

Next Time Your At George Martin's Grillfire, Say Hi To Chappy!

65 N. Park Avenue, Rockville Centre, NY 11570
www.georgemartingroup.com   1-516-678-7272



The George Martin's Grillfire is a popular priced, casual, upscale American Grill located in the heart of Rockville Centre. Grillfire offers an eclectic variety of steaks, chops, seafood, salads, and burgers! Join us for dinner, host a party in one of our private dining rooms or simply enjoy a cocktail at the bar. Grillfire serves dinner seven nights a week and is available for private parties. 

We took a few minutes to sit down with Manager, Matt Chapman, better known as just "Chappy", who has been with the George Martin Group for quite some time. Please view the interview below:

Interviewer: So Matt, how long have you been with the George Martin Group?

Chappy: I've been with the group since August of 2003

Interviewer: What was your first position title at the George Martin Group?

Chappy: Waiter and Bartender. I started when this location was known as, "Max's Grill and Tavern"

Interviewer: What Appetizer do you recommend to customers?

Grill Fire024001Chappy: Buffalo Chicken Fondue, Spinach and Artichoke Dip, and of course Chili Pop Shrimp.

Interviewer: What Entree do you recommend to customers?

Chappy: I would have to recommend the Skirt Steak (Marinated). We also have a great arrangement of Steak, Shrimp, and Crab Cake combination dishes. We are known for our Mac & Cheese being rated as Long Island's best. The Sautéed Chicken Piccata is always a huge hit! We pride ourselves on always changing up the menu and adding new and creative specials that are interesting to everyone.
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Interviewer: What Desserts do you recommend to customers?

Chappy: Brownie Sundae is delicious! We also have the do it yourself smores. We bring a fire pit to the table and you can roast your own smores.

Interviewer: What Drink do you recommend to customers?

Chappy: I constantly change our Craft Beer list. We have a huge selection on our martini list and cocktail list. The watermelon martini, Bacardi peach cosmos, spiked Arnold palmer, grown up Shirley temple (cherry vodka) are all popular choices.

You heard it from Chappy; stop by George Martin’s Grillfire any night of the week for a pleasant evening and a great dining experience.

Friday, June 10, 2011

Delivery Service Available at George Martin's Grillfire in Rockville Centre

65 N. Park Avenue, Rockville Centre, NY 11570
www.georgemartingroup.com   1-516-678-7272

The George Martin Group restaurant, "Grillfire" has recently announced the brand new addition of their delivery services. The George Martin Group restaurant location starting delivering a month ago due to high demand from customers. 

"Customers who would consistently take food out suggested we implement a delivery service," said Grillfire Manager, Mathew Chappy. "We hired three outstanding delivery guys to deliver our delicious food to the community," he also stated. George Martin's Grillfire delivery service is available Monday-Saturday from 5pm to 10pm and Sundays 5pm to 9pm. It roughly takes a half hour for you to receive your order after placing it. Grillfire accepts Cash, All major credit cards, and Gift Cards.

In addition to the new delivery service, Grillfire will also being running a new promotion over the summer called, "The Shot Wheel." How does it work? Spend just $1 and place the bet on the "Shot Wheel". If the bet you chose lands on a shot, you win that shot for just a $1! Their is no limit to the amount of times you can enter to win a free shot. Come on down to the George Martin's Grillfire located on 13 North Park Avenue in Rockville Centre, NY 11570 and win your free shot!

Wednesday, June 8, 2011

George Martin’s Grillfire Long Beach Tuesday Night Foursquare Special

65 N. Park Avenue, Rockville Centre, NY 11570
www.georgemartingroup.com   1-516-678-7272
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The George Martin Group restaurant, "Grillfire" located in Long Beach, NY will be holding a promotion for their customers every Tuesday starting June 14th, 2011. The promotion is designed to reward customers who “check-in” at Grillfire Long Beach using the mobile phone application called “Foursquare.” To download the foursquare application to your phone click HERE!
                                                                              Once you have the Foursquare application downloaded on your mobile phone you can “check-in” to any location you visit. Just type “Grillfire Long Beach” in the search bar and click on the page. Once on the page click “check-in”. What is the incentive to do this? If you “check-in” to Grillfire Long Beach on Tuesday nights you will receive a complimentary appetizer of your choice when placing your 1st drink order. It's that simple!


  1. Download Foursquare application to your mobile phone
  2. Go to George Martin’s Grillfire Long Beach restaurant
  3. Once at the location take out your mobile phone and type in “Grillfire Long Beach” to the search bar and visit the Grillfire Long Beach foursquare page
  4. Click “check-in” on the Grillfire Long Beach page
  5. Ask for a manager at Grillfire Long Beach and show them you have “checked-in” and receive a complimentary appetizer with your 1st drink order.
  6. Remember you can do this every Tuesday night starting June 14th, 2011! There is a limit of 1 check-in per person.



Tuesday, June 7, 2011

Reserve a Table at George Martin’s the Original or Strip Steak Online

65 N. Park Avenue, Rockville Centre, NY 11570
www.georgemartingroup.com   1-516-678-7272
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George Martin’s The Original and the George Martin Strip Steak are now on opentable.com. Why visit one of these two excellent restaurants and have to wait for a table? Now you can simply reserve your table online before leaving. It has never been easier!

Let’s check out what George Martin Group customers think of both locations on opentable.com.

George Martin’s the Original is a “vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion, and hot spot.”

Hadn't been there in years. It was absolutely great. Felt like a V.I.P. while there. Food wad superb

A trip to George Martin is always a wonderfully memorable in every respect!”

George Martin’s Strip Steak is a “wonderful night and wonderful dinner at our 
"Neighborhood Gem". Every time we go it is a special occasion because they make it so! Party of eight and we all had a great time and great food!


“Great food and service! I would definitely recommend it to anyone who is looking for a really nice meal.

Three of us had dinner together at George Martin's Strip Steak. The people were terrific and the food was excellent. Can't wait to go back and take my fiancĂ©'. It was a wonderful eating experience. I would highly recommend this restaurant to everyone.”

It is certainly time to come see what the excitement is about at George Martin’s the Original and Strip Steak if you have not done so. To make a reservation at George Martin’s the Original click HERE. If you would like to make a reservation at George Martin’s Strip Steak click HERE.

Friday, June 3, 2011

George Martin's Strip Steak Wednesday Night Drink Special Is Here

65 N. Park Avenue, Rockville Centre, NY 11570
www.georgemartingroup.com   1-516-678-7272
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The George Martin Group restaurant, "Strip Steak" located in Great River, NY will be holding a promotion for there customers every Wednesday starting June 8th, 2011. The promotion is designed to reward customers who "check-in" at Strip Steak using the mobile phone application called "Foursquare." To download the foursquare application to your phone click HERE!

Once you have the Foursquare application downloaded on your mobile phone you can "check-in" to any location you visit. Just type "Strip Steak" in the search bar and click on the page. Once on the page click "Check-in." What is the incentive to do this? If you "check-in" to Strip Steak on Wednesday nights you will receive a complimentary specialty drink of the day. It's that simple!

1. Download Foursquare application to your mobile phone.

2. Go to George Martin's Strip Steak restaurant.

3. Once at the location take our your mobile phone and type in "strip steak" to the search bar and visit the Strip Steak foursquare page.

4. Click "check-in" on the Strip Steak page.

5. Ask for a manager at Strip Steak and show them you have "checked-in" and receive a complimentary specialty drink!

Remember you can do this every Wednesday starting June 8th, 2011! There is a limit of 1 check-in per person.

Thursday, June 2, 2011

The George Martin Group and Foursquare

65 N. Park Avenue, Rockville Centre, NY 11570
www.georgemartingroup.com   1-516-678-7272
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Foursquare is a location-based social networking website where users “check-in” at venues using an application downloaded to their mobile devices. Companies like Driven Local will create and manage your FourSquare account, including claiming your listing from Foursquare to ensure your information is correct.   


The George Martin Group would like to invite all it's customers to join the Foursquare movement with them. Each George Martin Group restaurant location has it's own Foursquare page to "check-in" at. Be sure to check-in at these venues every time you enter because we will be offering special deals and promotions to our foursquare followers. You never know when we will be but it is coming SOON!


Here are the following Foursquare pages for each George Martin Group location:




Be sure to "check-in" right away!!!!!