Mount Pleasant Magazine Sept/Oct 2014

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In GoodTaste
Momma Knows Best
Momma Goldberg’s Deli
There’s a new spot in town
to grab a sandwich at lunch, grab a
craft beer at happy hour and grab a
seat for football games on the weekend.
That spot is Momma Goldberg’s,
recently opened to much fanfare from
Mount Pleasant residents – and other
Lowcountry residents as well, thanks to its proximity to
the Ravenel Bridge. Owner Mike Green has big plans for
his deli and hopes to create a niche
in the local market with the help of
quality menu items and a fun atmosphere.
Green, a native of the Charleston area who grew up
in West Ashley and Johns Island, spent his teen years in
Auburn, Alabama. He became friends with Jason DeMint,
whose father, Don DeMint,
began the first ever
Momma Goldberg’s Deli
franchise back in 1976.
Today, there are about
31 Momma Goldberg’s
restaurants throughout
the country, including
the original version near
Auburn University. Green
was inspired to open
a Momma’s in Mount
Pleasant because, he said,
“of the benefit in being
part of the East Cooper
community.”
Choosing a sandwich or
salad from the extensive deli menu at Momma’s can prove
to be difficult. According to Hollis Arnold, the general
manager, plenty of customers opt for either the Momma’s
Love sandwich or the Turkey Delight. Both are piled with
quality meats and fixings, including the ever-popular
“Momma’s sauce,” a zesty Italian. Meanwhile, Green enjoys
the Reuben and the meatball sub.
“I just got off the phone with Limehouse Produce,”
Green commented. “We try to use local lettuce and tomato
when we can. I want to maintain a local feel, even though
By Denise K. James
Momma Goldberg’s is a franchise.”
So far, Green has the right idea when it comes to suiting
the taste of locals. A generous selection of craft beer, from
porters to IPAs and everything in between, is constantly
rotating on the taps, and a full liquor bar will arrive in time
for football season. Green looks forward to concocting a few
specialty cocktails, as well as offering food and drink specials
during games.
“The top of our bar came out of the South Edisto River,”
Green remarked, tracing the wood grain with his finger.
“I met a guy at the Southeastern Wildlife Exposition who
makes furniture, and I asked him to make us a bar top.”
I sat at the fancy bar top and sampled some of the
popular items on Momma’s menu, including their famous
nachos, which are cheese Doritos smothered in more cheese
and covered in jalapeno
peppers upon request (mine
had plenty of peppers, of
course). For lighter fare, try
the grilled chicken salad, the
Momma’s Western or the
chicken salad plate. You can
also build your own sandwich.
Momma’s has happy hour
every weekday and live music
on Thursday, Friday and
Saturday evenings. They also
just started hosting team trivia
on Mondays. But if you ask
Mike Green what he’s most
looking forward to, it’s football
season – and he wants all
kinds of fans to feel welcome at Momma’s.
“I did go to Auburn, but we’re a destination for all
teams,” he pointed out. “Clemson, Carolina – college or
professional. Everyone is welcome.”
It’s just how Momma would want it: good food and
plenty of hospitality.
Visit Momma Goldberg’s Deli at 230 Mathis Ferry Road, call
ahead at 843-352-7939 or take a look at the entire menu by
visiting .
www.mountPleasant.menu | |
Choosing a sandwich from the extensive momma Goldberg’s menu can
be a difficult task.
Photo courtesy of Momma Goldberg’s.