Does anyone else remember Bill's Barbecue on S.W. My relatives lived in a complex called The Carriage House in Miami and then later moved to Key Biscayne. It had delicious and large portions of Greek specialties and also wonderful prime ribs that hung off the edges of dinner plates. But someday someone will do it and they will be posted. 1970s Fort Lauderdale Restaurants. I think their last name was something like Zipantis. Does anyone have a photo or postcard or anything for the Rocket Drive-in? The landmark space still brings people in by the droves for its famous claws and sides. Also there was a Royal Castle we used to go to on Biscayne Blvd near Cushman School. DONATE, Before the money moved in, Kings Cross was a place for born-and-bred locals, clubs and crime, See what really went on during that time in NYC's topless go-go bars, Chris Stein 's photographs of Debbie Harry and friends take us back to a great era of music. 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 . Hill: thank you for posting that item about Sir Pizza. I think it was somewhere between 11th and 17th Avenues? 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. I remember eating there a lot when my mom would take us to Jacksons for Back-to-School clothes. While it may be slightly hidden off US1, locals know this is one of top spots in town for fresh seafood. Great site. that we dined in and drank in. Thanks. What a great Site !! 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. Dave Conger I grew up in this area. Thank you for such wonderful Memories. How about Dean's Waffle Shop on 36th AV. A free standing rectangular building, one small bar, the other larger. That was at the old Steven's market on Red Rd near US1. St. Petersburg. If you're on the Key and don't go there you've missed some of the best pizza ever. Are there any pictures of the old Yorkshire Inn? Always ordered their blackened grouper. I'd love to see some pictures of the Golden Earrings Lounge on NW79th St. Near the race track. Great trip through memory lane I started working at Lums in the Grove in 1977. 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". Whether your looking for a quick beer or looking to get into some after-hours trouble, the Deuce has been that bar to go to for more than 100 years an absolute eternity by South Beach standards. What location better encapsulates Miamis crime years than the infamous Tommys Deck Bar, known as The Neighborhood Bucket of Blood due to its draw for drug dealers and the resulting violence. Wonderful site!! I havn't heard anyone mention one of the great italian restaurants in ma ma vi vi's??? Even when he fell in love - and that was frequently - he was never submerged by disappointment. The feds left in 1972, and it was sold to private buyers who used it for condominiums attracting the aforementioned influx of retirees. Also - I remember Black Caesar's Forge (somewhere in the Gables?) Visit Website. Well, one that stands out, in particular, is Lum's restaurant. A chain owned by two brothers, their corp. was called "A Trysting Place". Used to see Mayor of Miami and his wife eating in the Chesapeake Sea Food House. For great art and culture delivered to your door, visit our shop. auditorium? 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!! Miami New Times Westword Coupons Captain . 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. 1970s Fort Lauderdale Restaurants | Fort Lauderdale - Yelp : ), Thanks for putting on your sight the Lighthouse Restaurant which was owned by my. Think I'm going to see if they'll ship to Seattle!!!! Sambo's was a popular chain of family restaurants that offered diner-style table service. Please attach it to an e-mail and send it to me at: OldMiamiMemories@gmail.com - thank you very much. Foxs officially opened in 1946 as a sandwich shop and liquor store, though over the years it evolved into a full-service restaurant with a venerable bar. Reviews on Historic Restaurants in Miami, FL - Old's Havana Cuban Bar & Cocina, Sala'o Cuban Restaurant & Bar, Havana 1957 Cuban Cuisine - Espanola Way, Joe's Stone Crab, Broken Shaker - Miami, Toro Toro, Peacock Garden, Twenty Seven Restaurant & Bar, Versailles, The Surf Club Restaurant Guest of 21-JAN-14, thank you for your comment regarding the Lum's but do you know what photo? Great steak sandwich. It's all concrete now. of cocaine worth $5.8 billion, in and around South Florida. Jack: thank you for your offer. 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. This is a fun and interesting website. However, that growth coupled with a new real estate boom also has led to historic places closing, making way for newer and edgier concepts. In 1954, it was franchised to a couple of fellas from Miami franchised the brand in Miami. , ! I believe she married Howey Schwartz right after high school. I only moved here in 1945 or there abouts. can't wait to drive by springview and MS jr high and down westward drive again-maybe i'll even bring my bike for old time sakes, does anybody remember a dairy bar out by the airport??? Lounge on South Dixie HWY? No, not the North Miami Don Boyd though you are the second person to ask me recently. : , : , 2022. 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. Charlie B - What about Paly's Big Wheel Drive-in Rest..? You nibble on Florida shrimp and conch fritters, and sip a long, cool, Florida drink. The "original" restaurant looked like a vintage building, and I wonder what it was, back in the day. Thanks for pointing out the Hasta and Red Coach. my error. I KNOW that it was west of Ponce, east of Le Jeune, north of Miracle Mile, and pretty sure south of Alhambra. Since 1955 this watering hole has attracted some of countrys most notable musicians, athletes and even politicians, who have walked through its doors to sip on a brew or two. The Saxony Hotel's Ye Noshery Room for the best ice cream concoctions ever. Old Florida. I passed it on to Pete Ciolfi so he can tell his mom about yet another person who remembers Quinty's. I don't have a picture of the Lagoon but if I find it or any other old Miami menus I'll send them. They also had I believe a place in Hialeah, one on the 17th St Causeway in Ft Ld that I remember, and a place in the Grove on Bird Rd. Miami in the 1970s and 80s: A Look at the Magic City's - Flashbak My parents moved into Hialeah in 1953 so i can relate to the later pictures,Fond memories. 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. 2145 reviews. Hank Hagmann's Pal's restaurants were hugely popular in South Florida. I don't remember, but I think it was just west of downtown. 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In September 1986 it was forced to close its doors when its liquor license was revoked. Don, I worked for Josefine in 59 & 60..at Quinty's at nite on Friday & Sat nite. I might be trying to find a needle in a haystack. The Most Famous Restaurants in Miami | February 2020 | OpenTable Was the Pizza Tower near Ace Music on N.W. He is currently part of a culinary adventure program that takes travelers on a tour through Cuba, helping to finally merge the two worlds. Looking back at South Florida's long-lost restaurants | PHOTOS Sad that the TWO BEST SPOTS for the North end crowd weren't mentioned - LARRY'S on NW 79th Street, and best of all, the MAJORETTE DRIVE-IN on NW 79th Street, which brings back a lot of memories for a lot of people. The odds of it remaining are slim to none. 1970 - the Gold Triangle store at 7420 SW 88 Street, Kendall: 1970 - aerial view of Dressel's Dairy on Milam Dairy Road: 1970 - aerial view of the Palm Springs North development in northwest Dade County, Florida: 1970 - aerial view of Miami Lakes south of the Palmetto and area to north of the Palmetto: 1970 - aerial view of the Miami Lakes . I stumbled upon it looking to see if there was a restaurant called The Red Lion, late '60's and early 70's, in South Dade, U.S. 1 and SW 132 Street. Tony Pecorino. Guest from 27-Apr-2015, thank you for the name of the bar and the location. If the decline of Tommys Deck Bar was a sad sign of the times, then Miamis South Beach Pier was even more so. 16 Beloved Restaurants Only '70s Kids Will Remember The oldest bar in Coral Gables, established in 1946, this place has something for everyone. Do you have any pictures of IHOP Drive-In that was located at Bird Road and Dixie Highway? 27th Ave and 88th St. next to the Dairy Queen. Does anyone remember Leonard's LaPena? View of people canoeing at Disney World - Orlando, Florida, 1971. 25 Amazing Vintage Photos of South Florida In The 1970s - OnlyInYourState Hopefully one will turn up someday because a lot of people loved the Yorkshire Inn. I used to visit relatives in the "70's and we go there just for the rolls. In the 1970s the restaurant industry and the custom of eating in restaurants grew rapidly. A very good fast-food Oriental restaurant off 79th St. Mike, there was an amusement park on the south side of 79th Street and west of 27th Avenue called Funland and I'm seeking photos of it. Freedom Tower also illustrates of the changing face of Miami where retirees were being lured in at all costs. The Egg Rolls were delicious. I had some interesting history on the old Andalusia Bake Shop in Corel Gables. Thanks for the memories. There is blog listing by a family member which gives the history of the place, later bought by a person who expanded it to several bakeries, and bankrupted it in 1999. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for RARE VINTAGE LUAU RESTAURANT TIKI POLYNESIAN 1960s 1970s GLASS, MIAMI BEACH FL at the best online prices at eBay! Tom from Hollywood. Around '69-70 or so. Growing up you know that when it was time for your quinceaera there was only one place to get your cake: Vickys Bakery. Ultimately, Dahdah decided keeping the venerable restaurant open made less financial sense than razing the property and turning the space into a mixed-use commercial/residential property. We used to call them "Black Anus." . Which, ironically, has never been a hotel. Charles, welcome and thank you for posting. so cool to see some of these, I remember Red Diamond Inn, Red Coach Grill, Juniors at 79 & Biscayne, Sorrentos, Piccolo, Pumpernicks. Lorne Greene had something to do with developing PSN which is why the floor plans were called "The Ponderosa" and so on. Sometimes its simply time to move on. If anyone can part with this nostalgic item of my childhood, I'll gladly pay. To this day, the best subs I ever had.and those onions rings..oh manwhy do the best places not last?? To Kurt S yes, that was a Putitan ice cream store.