In the end, the convention went on, but Miamis brand as the sun and fun capital of the world was gone. And, if youre honest, youll just drag up from the depths all the times youve hated or felt passionately about something and play it. Actress Meg Foster and Alex Daoud on the set of Miami Vice where Alex played the part of a corrupt (!) This is the original Miami juice bar. 25 Old-School Miami Restaurants, Bars and Markets Still Worth Visiting 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. South Florida. That was the hangout for the 1963 Miami High crowd. Lorne Greene had something to do with developing PSN which is why the floor plans were called "The Ponderosa" and so on. Unfortunately we lost it many years ago and a number of restaurants have failed in the same location. Black Ceasars Forge Restaurant at 67th ave and 152 street. Miami Senior High in 1964. This local seafood spot has been drawing large crowds for more than 40 years. Yes, The Granada Seafood Restaurant was on SW 8th St near Granada Blvd. I'd like to add them to the list of restaurants that are gone but need just a little more information. Here now is a nostalgic look at two legends from Miami's history. anyhoo, thanks again, really fun. Live music lovers have been flocking to this pub since 1979. But then something happened in the seventies, and tourism plummeted. And you can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. I met the Actor Fred McMurry there. I was glad to see Hollemans. Such is the case with Douglas Rodriguez, part of the aforementioned Mango Gang. Used to see Mayor of Miami and his wife eating in the Chesapeake Sea Food House. It was on Bird Road near 80 avenue? 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. He is currently part of a culinary adventure program that takes travelers on a tour through Cuba, helping to finally merge the two worlds. They would have been the oldest (100 years) but they have been demolished for yet another huge new project (City Centre or whatever) in the Brickell area along the river. #6 1970s vintage Miami Towers, 1990s 1 Point Upvote Downvote #7 Downtown Miami from Miami Avenue, 1990s 1 Point Upvote Downvote * #8 An abandoned van under a banyan tree off Old Cutler Road, Miami, 1990. Perhaps someday someone who knows something will respond with more information. Sure, I'd love to add it to the site. Cannot remember the exact address, but there were lots of Puritan places around to get hot fudge sundaes. My dad knew the owners from the restaurant they had in the garment district in N.Y. We went there all the time. But someday someone will do it and they will be posted. In 2006, the opening of Michys in the MiMo District started a movement that, along with Michael Schwartz of Michaels Genuine in 2007 and Kris Wessel of Red Light Little River in 2008, would again catapult Miami into the food spotlight. Still have the menu from there Went on to Jackson Memorial Hospital School of Nursing. This mainstay Cuban restaurant has been serving South Florida since 1971 and has been a prominent meeting point in Miami when social issues arise, celebrations are in order and when politicians want to meet with the people. I used to go there regularly and I would almost always eat in the neighborhood. Two more great old Miami restaurants I wonder if anyone remembers: It was in the Gables, a block or 2 south of the "Miracle Mile". Dusty and Algis, thank you for your comments and memories. Someone stole the sign of the last Lum's in Davie a couple of weeks ago, according to what I read in Miami Herald neighbours online. The oldest bar in Coral Gables, established in 1946, this place has something for everyone. But by the 1970s, it had been overrun by drug dealers and was subsequently destroyed. It was a favorite of the working class and packed for lunch. I also wondered if anyone remembers the famous candy store near The Pantry that used to sell hand dipped chocolate fruits. Wow, those were good times and glad I grew up in the best of times, the innocent 50's and wild 60's. judge in the episode Fruit of the Poison Tree. Jeff has confirmed he meant to type COPA CITY and not Copy City night club on Dade Boulevard. As many as 40 banks still neglect to report cash deposits of $10,000 or more, as required by law. Also, anyone remember the Red Barn by the tracks that divided Hialeah and Miami, on 79th St? Went to the Edison Center moives every Saturday. It's just a matter of time as more and more folks discover the site and remember that they have a certain photo of a certain place. For great art and culture delivered to your door, visit our shop. That was in the early 70's and 80's Also the Big Wheel was my hang out located on 32 ave a block off Coral Way back in the mid 50's. Maybe some day we'll luck out and get a photo of it up on the site for others to remember. St Petersburg is the city Christopher Hitchens called "an apparent temple of civilization: the polished window between Russia and Europe the, "I never saw Eric Ravilious depressed. It was located on LeJeune Rd. Although it didn't hold up against Chili's, TGI Fridays, and Applebee's, there was a time when it was fairly ubiquitous throughout the states. 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. 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. South Beach had earned such a horrible reputation that it almost changed its name to Oceanside. Thank you for the memories! I have added it to the "Restaurants gone but not forgotten" page at: I have a matchbook from the Dream Bar.It was at 71 St. on the oceanIn the Johnina Hotel Miami Beach. To Kurt S yes, that was a Putitan ice cream store. Glad to see the pictures. I have a copy of a 1970's Piccolo's Menu, if you want to include it in the collection. Let's hear it for Jack Perry's Sidewalk Cafe on Okee & 17th in Hialeah. I remember they always had three tureens of different soups every night. I better get off here, giving away my agerosalie. What a great place it was to sit and watch all our friends "cruise" by!! Years later when I saw Cirus Circus casino I thought of that place in the Gables! Aldoros Bar.27th ave across from Funland Park. Some of the Hialeah restaurants you mentioned are also mentioned by others in the Hialeah gallery. Great steak sandwich. Despite economic woes (recession and inflation), the energy crisis, urban decline, crime, and escalating restaurant prices, restaurant-going continued to rise. I passed it on to Pete Ciolfi so he can tell his mom about yet another person who remembers Quinty's. Oh! Sometimes both. Nov 8, 2016 - These restaurants were all over town when I was growing up. 1970s Fort Lauderdale Restaurants | Fort Lauderdale - Yelp I would love to have a Royal Castle coffee mug for my collection. Hialeah Florida. Thanks for pointing out the Hasta and Red Coach. my error. One of Hialeah' good ones worked there 8 years. After graduating from Miami High in '57, went with parents and friends to celebrate at Red Diamond. Its not always certain what will become the next new place people will sparknostalgia and fond food memories for decades to come. How about Santacroces accross from U of M ? They left, went and threw their paper routes and when they came back they saw police cars at the Royal Castle. 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. My wife lived next door when we met in 1957 at the skating rink next door to Bird Bowl, and her folks owned the building which they sold to Frankie. Soon more and more produce was added and the Homestead fruit stand was born. I wish i could connect with some of my friends that went to Orchard Villa Elem I had mrs Birch for my 1st grade teacher.Mrs Stonestreet was principal.I remember a name Carlos Ponce,a girl named Lily,Laraine,Jerry Sutton, and some others! I remember Scotties drive in on N.W. This 40-year-old Cuban diner serves up classic Cuban comfort food in Westchester. : ( Someday someone will contribute the photos you want to see. Lynn, what neighborhood or area was it in? Don't forget Sir Pizza on Key Biscayne. It is mentioned in comments in other galleries. Thanks for the memories. because it had gas. FABULOUS - Loved it. Crowded beach scene of people and automobiles - Jacksonville, Florida, 1973. Brenda Fertig Are you the Don Boyd from NMSH? Famous in its day: Wolfie's | Restaurant-ing through history Bill HAAST and the MIAMI SERPENTARIUM Photo Gallery - click on image to view, Old National and Miami Area ADVERTISEMENTS - All Years - click on image to view, Gallery: Do YOU Remember? Same structure. But what has kept it going for over 50 years isnt its cheap beer (which we admit is a nice bonus) but its grilled burgers and wings that have won numerous accolades over the many decades. View Website Earn 3X Points. I think we ate there every meal for a few years - 70 - 72 or so. Googie . We could watch airplanes take off from Miami Intl Airport from her backyard. Does anyone have a picture of the Plantation restaurant or remember the hobby shop where they raced the big slot cars? You relax in a seat thats striped like a beach chair. Im trying to find the location of a Coral Gables restaurant that would have existed around 83/84. someone would tell a joke and then someone else would tell one and on and on. 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. any images of The Pieces of Eight Lounge on SW 8th Street and 49th Avenue would be greatly appreciated. Oops. 7th Ave in Miami, and BBQ Barn a couple miles north on 7th ave. Dows anyone remember the Trio Diner on SW 8th Street and 37 Ave? Does anyone remember Leonard's LaPena? I live in Winter Haven now and just celebrated 50th Anniverserary. By December, the building is gone (sign says restaurant moved to 8872 Coral Way, in what looks like a revamped 40s/50s strip center). 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. Think I'm going to see if they'll ship to Seattle!!!! 18th Ave. See the photos in the 1960 time frame in this gallery: Does anybody have a photo or anything from "The Varsity Inn" club on Dixie Hwy at U of M? Don, I worked for Josefine in 59 & 60..at Quinty's at nite on Friday & Sat nite. . It was behind the Frank 'n Bun which is on the corner of 79th and 27th Avenue (now a Royal Castle and strip shopping center). I had a friend that was a waitress there and went many times. two old ladies ran the place, and made the best hot fudge sundaes ever. Thanks. [1950 Photo of Bass Museum of Art Courtesy of Florida Memory]. Of course, I was just a kid, but I remember it well there was also a Publix, I think next door to Toby's it later moved to south of Coral Way and 27 Ave. Just had to say I agree with the other poster about Marcella's having the best garlic rollsawesome place!! 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. The National Airlines campaign (famous for its new Fly Me slogan) beckoned folks to the city, You hear birds sing. Sweden House Smorgasbord, at 14875 S. Dixie Highway, was popular in the 60s/70s. Had some good meals there. Does Maury's Market sound familiar? THANKS. Then in 1921 his small stand on Miami Beach began to sell them and the rest is history. I haven't gotten around to moving north yet. Tempe History Museum . Miami Herald crime reporter Edna Buchanan claimed that at one point in the 80s, an entire Miami police academy graduating class ended up dead or in jail. The Past Lives of Tempe's Bars and Restaurants Post-war vacationers flocked to its beautiful beaches lined with pastel art-deco architecture. I don't have a picture of the Lagoon but if I find it or any other old Miami menus I'll send them. How about Dean's Waffle Shop on 36th AV. Founder Betty Fox named the iconic establishment for her daughter, Sharon, but a mess-up at the printers led to the Foxs Sherron Inn. I was hoping someone besides myself remembered Leonard's La Pena on Bird Road. View of people canoeing at Disney World - Orlando, Florida, 1971. I would love to see it, or know where to look for it. Those pictures are great. Old Florida. What was the name of the drive-in on I think NW 27th ave & 79th All the carhops wore bright satin outfits and were on roller skates. Welcome Jim, it's great to hear from you again. A place thats been around since 1948, well before its Pinecrest neighborhood was established, has been the spot for families to visit after school for to load up on goods like fruits, salads and its famous strawberry shake.. Would appreciate any help I could get. Occasionally, we like to look back on other periods of Miami dining. I remember riding Harley-Davidsons, before it was a designer "Thing", to the 'Stampede Bar' as well as the "Pine Tree" (67 Ave and SW 11 St) and the "Champion Bar" on Bird Rd. To Linda Altman: I believe the shrimp restaurant you are thinking about was "The Shrimp Place". Guest of 21-JAN-14, thank you for your comment regarding the Lum's but do you know what photo? It's all concrete now. The restaurants that you mention were not left out on purpose, it's just because no one has sent in photos of them. Complete with all the dive bar essentials including a jukebox, tables that have seen better days and a 12-hour-long daily happy hour. I wasn't born until 64' but I did live right down the street from the Bottle Cap Inn.
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