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I met the Actor Fred McMurry there. 736 reviews. As many as 40 banks still neglect to report cash deposits of $10,000 or more, as required by law. and if there are any real old timers here, you will remember the "Red Barn" located on NW 79th street just before the tracks going into Hialeah. No one ever mentions Hart's and no one seems to remember it??? of marijuana, with a street value of $ 1.3 billion, and 2,353 Ibs. It was on Flagler about 14th Ave. Also, you have a picture of Betty's Restaurant and Betty's Restaurant and Lobo Lounge on 14th Street and Biscayne Blvd. Which, ironically, has never been a hotel. Miami Area RESTAURANTS, Drive-Ins, Bars, Lounges, Liquor Stores, Clubs, Strip Joints, etc. Tom. I think it was right near Pier 1 Imports. Increased quality also means increased competition, between both old and new players. Thank you for bringing back some wonderful memories. dr. jeffrey comanor. I was hoping someone besides myself remembered Leonard's La Pena on Bird Road. I could go on and on. Also, used to love Mike Gordon's Seafood Restaurant on the 79th Causeway. Great restaurant to go for celebrations. newsletter, 5501 Northeast 2nd Avenue, Miami, FL 33137, 19200 Southwest 344th Street, Homestead, FL 33034, 16 New Restaurants to Try in Miami, March 2023, 12 Stellar Places to Eat Caribbean Food in Miami, 14 Exciting Wynwood Restaurants to Try Right Now. Dave Conger I grew up in this area. Thats when the cooking magic began. It seemed that all connections with its former glory days were being destroyed. My mother used to own the 'Stampede Bar' on SW 67 ave and 21stanyone remember Leons or Frasers Barboth on SW 8th st? How about the Hot Shoppes where the Gables kids with the ticked out rides hung out? Cannot remember the exact address, but there were lots of Puritan places around to get hot fudge sundaes. I think Brothers Two was the lounge connected to 6 West in the Springs. it was great. I'm hoping someone here will remember Walt's (or Walter's) Restaurant on N. W. 20th Street between 10th and 11th Avenue in Miami. We used to call them "Black Anus." . Guest (Norman Rose), it's funny that you asked that question because I ran across a 1960 ad for New England Oyster House today and in the ad they list Loffler Brothers Oyster House. Around '69-70 or so. Best onion rings in the world! of cocaine worth $5.8 billion, in and around South Florida. In 1954, it was franchised to a couple of fellas from Miami franchised the brand in Miami. We used to go to the one on N.W. My aunt lived on LeJuene Rd behind the Lum's,. What a great Site !! Bile's ranch was out there where we kept our horses. During the week it serves up plenty of bar food and cheap drinks and on the weekends you can find the UM crowd dancing away to live music. He is currently part of a culinary adventure program that takes travelers on a tour through Cuba, helping to finally merge the two worlds. Since the year began, we have seen the closing of newer spots like Porfirio's, Pi Pizzeria, Campania (sister restaurant to veteran Sardiania), Ted's at YoungArts, and Gastropod in Aventura Mall, as well as well-known locations like Khong River House, Oolite, Ticety Tea, and Serendipity 3. Was the other in the Springs called Brothers two?? Please consider making a donation to our site. For locals, the clandestine nature, the grit and grime of the place, was part of itscharm, a go-to spot for underage liquor purchases and fuzzy memories of many fun nights. auditorium? Miamis food scene continues to grow inprestige and influence, and its pushing the limits for better quality food, better quality palates and better expectations from localconsumers. I remember going to Jack Perry's Sidewalk Cafe many times in the early to mid sixties, but I remember a big three sided bar and many tables inside. There was a really nice restaurant on 79th street and 27th avenue, what was the name of it? Now that I am trying to research it, it seems as though many restaurants claim they have the best garlic rolls. left Miami in 67 to move to lauderdale and left there in 69 to move to S.Carolina where I still am. Would appreciate any help I could get. Also there was a Royal Castle we used to go to on Biscayne Blvd near Cushman School. Does anyone remember the first donut shop in Miami? It is one of the few places around here that existed in the fifties, and it was known to be a clandestine spot for its underground ambiance, providing a one-stop shop for wheelings and dealings, says former general manager Ricardo Gutierrez. Bravo, Hi Linda, thank you for your comments and your memories. I went there many times on my way to Miami Stadium to watch the Miami Orioles play in the Florida State League. In the area of 21 Street and Collins you had another Wolfies, Chandlers next door and the famous Ember's known forf their salad dressing. I don't remember, but I think it was just west of downtown. Well, one that stands out, in particular, is Lum's restaurant. As for the Royal Castle that is still on 125th Street and NW 7th Ave, I ate there a few weeks ago and the burgers are still awesome! Hi Donna: I'm beginning to think that 20% of Miami moved to Brevard County and in another year or two I'll be up there hopefully. A few more old high end joints missing here: The Hasta Manana where Nixon and Bebe Rebzo liked to go, The Lagoon on 79th St causway-first place I saw live lobsters in a tank and next to the Jordan Marsh store on Biscayen Blvd was a place called Coach and Six or something like that. Anyone out there remember??? anyhoo, thanks again, really fun. This is the link to it: Anyone have any pictures or info on the old Pig Trail Inn Restaurant in Miami Beach? The Quinty's Italian restaurant at Hook Square that you mentioned was owned by the dad of two of my buddies (Quentin "Pete" and Eddie Ciolfi) in the late 50's and their mom Agnes is still alive and kicking up in the Titusville area. Was in Centurions at Palmetto famous for hosting breakfast after proms and other things best not mentioned. Does anyone remember Gus's juice bar on Collins Ave. Used to gothere as akid in the late 50's, early 60's.Best pina colada's! I love your site. : , : , 2022. Complete with all the dive bar essentials including a jukebox, tables that have seen better days and a 12-hour-long daily happy hour. Great steak sandwich. While it has seen its fair share of ups and downs, including a fire that almost destroyed the place, you can still find its classic dishes like ribs and pork sandwiches daily on its menu. I don't know if you consider Tobacco Road as a restaurant or a bar but I considered it both because they had some damn good food. When you think of Lums the original I believe was on 41st Street.They later featured the Ollie Burger which was the recipe from Ollies near Beach High. Glad to see the pictures. Edison seniors often ate hot dog and hamburger lunches at the bar's adjoining dining area. I remember Scotties drive in on N.W. I remember Nayton's very well. As the last-standing Royal Castle in Miami (there used to be around 180 in its 1960s heyday) this quick service spot in North Miami serves up a heavy dose of nostalgia along with slider burgers, birch beer and plenty of breakfast specials. Does any one remember the Pizza Tower on N.W.7th Ave. James McLamore and David Edgerton would eventually take over the company and shorten the name to Burger King. did I miss it? It had delicious and large portions of Greek specialties and also wonderful prime ribs that hung off the edges of dinner plates. Thank you for your comments/memories. Welcome Jim, it's great to hear from you again. He may have grown up in New York, but the Godfather of Nuevo Latino Cuisine has a spirit that is all Cuban. and on S. Dixie (now a bank)? Golden Temple Natural Food Restaurant at 423 South Mill Avenue in Tempe in the late 1970s. In the 1970s the restaurant industry and the custom of eating in restaurants grew rapidly. I love these pics . that we dined in and drank in. I think it was somewhere between 11th and 17th Avenues? It's not your eyesight, those restaurants are not there but hopefully someday they will be. To this day, the best subs I ever had.and those onions rings..oh manwhy do the best places not last?? Thank you Don. Rhonda, Chuck, friends: As the author of LOST RESTAURANTS OF MIAMI and 32 other books about the history of Florida, including 6 1/2 Miami Beach, having had Wolfie as one . My relatives started Conger Life Insurance and my dad owned Conger Plastering Co. We also, at one time, owned the first house that you came to on the corner as you entered Palm Springs North across the street from the big piece of coral. By the way, that Hollemans is the one i Miami Springs besides that one and one on 7th Ave, they had one at 14th and Washington on the beach, went ther with grandparents as a little girl ( worked at Springs from 1989 through 2004 oh, yes Quinty's Italian restaurant on Hook Square.. I loved the picture of Paley's Big Wheel. Thanks. i saw someone else's comment that mentioned black ceasar's forge, down near where i grew up on matheson's hammock lake #2.that would be nice to see. I have a photo of The Big Wheel without the Paley name on it, in the 1955 time frame above but not at the location you mentioned. And George's Chicken Restaurant where, if George liked you, he would take you on a tour of his "secret" kitchen. I worked with the Tyler's daughter at Rockway Jr. High in the 70's. You could order family style meal with fresh baked pies included in the family deal. Dad used to build and race dune buggies near PSN/Indian Mound and the Everglades. Some of the Hialeah restaurants you mentioned are also mentioned by others in the Hialeah gallery. After that, it has been a non-stop culinary rollercoaster, including a James Beard award. That is, until 2008 when Bennigan's went bankrupt. Jeanne Ledbetter-Knapp I lived at 781 n.w. Dibb posted this comment in my Guestbook and I am reposting it here in hopes that someone will provide the answer to his question: Don, while visiting this page tonight I spotted the comments about "The Snackery". THANKS. Yes, I think you might be right. Dusty and Algis, thank you for your comments and memories. And oh yeah what about Deli City near Santacroce's? Live music lovers have been flocking to this pub since 1979. How about Googies Inn, off limits to servicemen. Black Ceasars Forge Restaurant at 67th ave and 152 street. 1 Point Upvote Downvote * #9 The Marlin Hotel and a vintage Cadillac convertible at kerbside on South Beach, Miami, 1990. Youre on National Airlines.. A pizza staple since the 1970s, this pizza parlor is known for its authentic NY slices, graffiti covered booths and arcade games to accompany its delicious pies. Miami in the 1970s and 80s: A Look at the Magic City's Turbulent Years "Miami Beach is where neon goes to die" - Lenny Bruce Miami was a thriving tourist destination throughout the sixties, with Jackie Gleason moving his shows to the Magic City, calling it the "sun and fun capital of the world" on camera each week. Thanks again for sharing the memories. So many publications, including Wiremag, The Food-E, and Think Magazine, have written about 3030 Ocean. Does anyone remember Brussard's Restaurant on Miami Beach? Golden Glades Drive Inn? I used to work at Lum's on Bird Road (1977) then at the Lum's at the Miami Airport Inn on Lejune Road. Does anyone else remember Bill's Barbecue on S.W. Whether an establishment has a long run or a brief spark of culinary fame, it takes something special to inspire devotion from Miamis fickle diners, who are always keen on trying new things. I have been searching for but so far have not been able to find a photo of HOT SHOPPES. Thank you for such wonderful Memories. Would love to see a picture of the place. Does anyone remember "Papa Nick's Italian-American Restaurant in Perrine? and Miracle Mile. Keep remembering more.. Figaro's on w. 49th stree Hialeah, my kids loved the old movies they showed, then came Farrels at Westland when it first opened, with that big dishpan "Zoo"about a 5 pound ice cream sundae and a spoon for as many as you liked. Dont forget Curleys Drive In at Lejeune & 25th worked there too.. How about Carole's Restaurant & Kai tiki Lounge on Lejeune & 9th street. I can only add what I have photos of and until someone sends in photos of the places you mentioned they won't be on the site. The odds of it remaining are slim to none. I loved both the Chesapeake before it became part of the New England Oyster House chain and Mike Gordon's. If you enjoy what we do, please consider becoming a patron with a recurring monthly subscription of your choosing. Sweden House Smorgasbord, at 14875 S. Dixie Highway, was popular in the 60s/70s. I was HHS class of 1965. Some places not mentioned and I am sorry that I do not have any pictures to contribute, only memories. We later built a house on the lake. Dan, I was born on Miami Beach and still live in Miami. Great memories - I lived in Miami from 1948 to 2000 - graduated from Miami High ('60) Miami Dade Junior College (it was called then) first graduating class in '62 and UofM - so I remember all of the places you mentioned - didn't see a few that I remember - The Luau on 79th St. Causeway or Tony's Fish Market (also on the 79th St. Causeway), The South Pacific in Broward, Jahn's Ice Cream Shoppe in Coral Gables (on the Mile) I'm sorry if these are there - my eyesight is not as good as it used to be!!! We used to call them "Black Anus." Nov 8, 2016 - These restaurants were all over town when I was growing up. The finest steaks and lobsters Don, what a great site. 10 Fantastic Budget-Friendly Restaurants in Miami, 12 Classic Miami Restaurants Everyone Should Try. The picture of the Red Coach Grill was great because you could see the whole side of the new Jordan Marsh store on the Boulevard. One really famous restaurant that I did not see is "Wolfies" on Miami Beach. Open in Google Maps Foursquare. Tempe History Museum . Does any one remember? Along with Ronnie himself and his, "It is time for art to flow into the organisation of life." This one opened in 1957 at the Cove Yacht Basin on the Intracoastal Waterway at Hillsborough Boulevard and could be accessed. . Sharon W. Miami Beach, FL. But then something happened in the seventies, and tourism plummeted. By submitting your email, you agree to our. To encourage buyers he put up a sign saying Robert Is Here and he quickly sold out. In September 1986 it was forced to close its doors when its liquor license was revoked. You have my email addy; let me know when you move up here and I'll give you the scoop on the local seafood joints. Great Chinese Restaurant - China City - on SW 8th Street and 19th Avenue. For safe return. Would love to see a picture of it. I've been eating there since they opened. This blast-from-the-past diner in Downtown Miami has been serving hungry breakfast goers since 1938. George Andrews, a pilot for Pan Am Airways at the time, bought the restaurant in 1967 and owned it until 2010, when Rene Dahdah took over. It was a sad testament to what had happened to the city. His menus are Cuban-centric with some twists and turns along the way. My guess is Oven's, but what do I know? Post-war vacationers flocked to its beautiful beaches lined with pastel art-deco architecture. Here we find the youth rallying for Nixon and his VP running mate, Spiro Agnew. BURGER KING. I will give you credit and thanks for sending it to me if you give me a name to use. I used to visit relatives in the "70's and we go there just for the rolls. I grew up on Miami Beach. Grab a seat at its U shaped counter, order a 2-2-2-2 special and listen to stories from waitresses who have been working there for decades. 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Wolfie's sandwiches and complimentary dill pickle spears on every table and booth. Yes I have a dark side, doesnt everyone? All but one of these influential restaurants closed, with Chef Allens, the last bastion, closing in 2011. And you SW residents didn't take any photos to share with us while patronizing those places? Years later when I saw Cirus Circus casino I thought of that place in the Gables! I'm thinking of you" - Pablo Iglesias Maurer, At the end of October 1959 in the basement of 39 Gerrard Street - an unexceptional and damp space that was once a sort of rest room for taxi drivers and an occasional tea bar - Ronnie Scott opened his first jazz club. Its only a matter of time before we see where that leads. Across from the Royal Castle on 95th Street was a Georgia Pan Fried Chicken. And the Mug Bar on 79th St. I would love to find a photo of it to show him if there are any. so cool to see some of these, I remember Red Diamond Inn, Red Coach Grill, Juniors at 79 & Biscayne, Sorrentos, Piccolo, Pumpernicks. For African Americans, a very popular high end Night club was Roger's Restaurant and Lounge and Peppermints Restaurant and Lounge, both Owned and Operated by Roger Freeman. My wife and I moved to Merritt Island in 1966 after I left Miami in 1962 for the Air Force. Your friend may be correct but without a photo I can't verify it. Pembroke Pines, FL. Thanks for all the effort. The 1960s brought an influx of Cuban immigrants, and the 1970s and 1980s brought in more Latin Americans, as well immigrants from Haiti and other Caribbean nations. We rode bikes everywhere worry free. We lived on NW 96th Street and NW 30th Ave. My cousins lived on NW 88th Street and NW 30th Ave. We all traveled the area from Northside Shopping Center to NW 103rd Street, between NW 32nd Ave and NW 27th Ave on our bikes. I want to keep Hialeah separate since I grew up there and it's a different world, haha. South Florida. Thanks Mike, I added it. Nostalgic favorites that have been around for decades have also closed their doors, including Van Dyke Caf, which had a 20-year run, and 23-year-old Maiko Sushi. Palmetto High 1964. - Douglas Percy Bliss on his friend Eric Ravilious from their time at the Royal College of Art Eric Ravilious loved. The "original" restaurant looked like a vintage building, and I wonder what it was, back in the day. Used to go there in the late sixties. Tom from Hollywood, Thank you, both Dons!! Did I miss it somewhere? Sometimes both. Miami Area RESTAURANTS, Drive-Ins, Bars, Lounges, Liquor Stores, Clubs, Strip Joints, etc. This classic restaurant on Miami Beach has seen many reincarnations since originally opening as a forge for Miamis elite in the 1920s. Also - I remember Black Caesar's Forge (somewhere in the Gables?) I noticed that recently the building has been converted into a Fuddrucker's. The bar had once been the venue for Jimmy Durante and Dean Martin. I KNOW that it was west of Ponce, east of Le Jeune, north of Miracle Mile, and pretty sure south of Alhambra. I don't remember exactly, but in the area. Mac's Club Deuce Bars South Beach The late Mac Klein bought "The Deuce" in 1963, adding his name to the now iconic Miami Beach marquee of what was previously Club Deuce, which opened in 1926.. Does anyone remember the Majorette Drive In? On Nov. 23, 1981 TIME Magazine published some troublesome stats in an article titled Trouble in Paradise: In 1982, the Wall Street Journal published an article stating that a full 20 percent of all unreported income in the United States came from Miami. There used to be a fair ground on 27th ave/79st around 1957 behind Lums. Over the past few years, beloved establishments like Tobacco Road, Wolfies Rascal House, Davids Caf, Jumbos, and Escopazzo have all closed. Located in an alleyway off US1 in Pinecrest, Keg South is the epitome of a dive bar. 1970s Fort Lauderdale Restaurants. Free shipping for many products! because it had gas. The article was read by Anthony Yerkovich, who was so inspired by this stat, that he wrote a television pilot called Miami Vice. I cannot now remember the name of the place they has on 17th St in Ft Ld, the building is gone now. Even more famous than its clandestine dealings was itsprime ribnight on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Despite economic woes (recession and inflation), the energy crisis, urban decline, crime, and escalating restaurant prices, restaurant-going continued to rise. I might be trying to find a needle in a haystack. judge in the episode Fruit of the Poison Tree. I'd like to add them to the list of restaurants that are gone but need just a little more information. I remember they always had three tureens of different soups every night. Located in the heart of Little Havana, it has gained a loyal following for its "Pan con Minuta" snapper sandwich and along with other seafood specialities that are still some of the most competitively priced in town. How about the Ale House on South Dixie by the U of M? Absolutely beautiful - I think it had chandeliers, and the waiters were full of class! This Cuban restaurant is filled with breakfast, lunch and dinner items to help satisfy any craving you may have. The Snackery was open 24 hours a day and always busy. They had great ribs and sweet potato pie! Tyler's last restaurant was on Bird Road around 112 Ave. - in the Concord Shopping Plaza. I would love to see a picture of that place. It is mentioned in comments in other galleries. View of people canoeing at Disney World - Orlando, Florida, 1971. Or the MauMau Lounge in the Springs by the Airport? A couple ran it, Harry the chef, and his wife as waitress. I used to go there 3 or 4 nights a week back then. Since the year began, we have seen the closing of newer spots like Porfirios, Pi Pizzeria, Campania (sister restaurant to veteran Sardiania), Teds at YoungArts, and Gastropod in Aventura Mall, as well as well-known locations like Khong River House, Oolite, Ticety Tea, and Serendipity 3. My father Morton Gregg used to own a combination deli/Chinese restaurant in the early-70's called Naytons. I received this request under another less-viewed gallery and I am reposting it here so more viewers can see it. We could fill up on that. Does anyone remember "The Shack" bar that stood on NW 2nd Ave and 58th St, about a block south of the Edison H.S. Established in 1959 by a then 11-year-old Robert who set up a stand to sell his fathers cucumber crop. Thanks for the memories. On one hand we have the nations retirees going to live out their final days, and on the other we have a drug war zone yielding unprecedented violence. Is Hialeah park still racing? I have some Memorabilia including a menu. It was a Benihana previously. how much I enjoyed seeing these old pictures. Which was the one on the corner of Miami Avenue and 79th street? For almost 40 years, La Camaronera Restaurant & Fish Market has been a go-to, no-frills spot for locals and non-locals alike to grab a fresh seafood at inexpensive prices. The business started in California in the late 1950s, and expanded across the country throughout the 60s and 70s.. With a wide menu, Sambo's was able to offer something for almost everyone dinners of everything from filet mignon to fried chicken, and breakfasts like the Papa Jumbo special (juice . I'm sure you would still be able to hear the band out there, the Mop Tops were good AND loud. Gleason and his sun and fun capital of the world in 1968. I can remember these place as if I was there yesterday !!!!! I miss My Miami. Open in Google Maps. Guest of 13-Apr-2013: I'd love to see one also and be able to post it on here. 2145 reviews. We had many a fine meal there and I saw Bob Griese in there a few times in the 70's along with other VIPs. A month later, the Republican National Convention was also held there to even more hostile crowds. Don thank you so much for putting my photos on your site. The Majorette Drive In resturant on NW 79th st at 5 ave, The entire Little River area, the 8600 Club on NE 2nd ave, located just inches over the county line thereby giving it the right to stay open after the 2am closing time in the city limits, so they would open at midnight and stay open till 8am thereby giving any serious drinkers the option of going 24hours nonstop. Hank Hagmann's Pal's restaurants were hugely popular in South Florida. Thanks for pointing out the Hasta and Red Coach. my error. What started as a small 20-seat restaurant in 1974 on Miamis Calle Ocho has grown to a 100-seat staple in the area. And as we return to more vintage allure, what all diehard fans are waiting for may just happen the relaunch of his original and acclaimed OLA on Biscayne Boulevard. While he also dabbles in cuisines of other Latin American countries, he doesnt stray far from his Cuban roots.

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