Does anyone remember the name of the barbeque place on 163st? But by the 1970s, it had been overrun by drug dealers and was subsequently destroyed. Send me a photo of the Lagoon and I'll be glad to add it. Drug smuggling could be the regions major industry, worth anywhere from $7 billion to $12 billion a year (vs. $12 billion for real estate and $9 billion for tourism). They also had locations on 27th Ave and 183rd St, N.W 103rd St just over the bridge heading into Hialeah, and just east of the 163rd Street Shopping Center. When someone sends me a photo of the drive-in at the other location I will add it. The old sign looked 60s/70s, and at one point had a small waterfall, so it must have been The Cascade for a few decades. Would love to see a picture of the place. I love your site. I love all th pictures. 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.. Apparently photos of the Majorette Drive In are kind of rare but I keep hoping that someone will provide one. The landmark space still brings people in by the droves for its famous claws and sides. Now that I am trying to research it, it seems as though many restaurants claim they have the best garlic rolls. 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. I had an apartment right across the street from the stable side of Hileah race track. Does anyone remember Roy's Ribs in Coconut Grove and The Famous Restaurant on Miami Beach ? This Cuban restaurant is filled with breakfast, lunch and dinner items to help satisfy any craving you may have. Cheerfulness kept creeping in." also one in Hialeah. His menus are Cuban-centric with some twists and turns along the way. Bile's ranch was out there where we kept our horses. For trivia buffs, Tony Roma - previous to his restaurant ventures - was the head bartender at the fabled Copy City night club on Dade Boulevard in Miami Beach. 16 Beloved Restaurants Only '70s Kids Will Remember My dad knew the owners from the restaurant they had in the garment district in N.Y. We went there all the time. What was the name of the landmark restaurant that occupied the space on Lincoln Road, now the home of Khong River House? I was glad to see Hollemans. Hill: thank you for posting that item about Sir Pizza. Do you have any pictures of IHOP Drive-In that was located at Bird Road and Dixie Highway? I live in Winter Haven now and just celebrated 50th Anniverserary. The odds of it remaining are slim to none. Some of us because we were happy to be out of school and some (me included) because we were so sad that our school days at Miami High were over!!! However, you need to look at the photos again because there is a photo of the Hasta on the 4th row from the bottom and there is a photo of the Red Coach Grill on Biscayne in the 1960's period along with a Red Coach Grill on Sunny Isles. One sign in the back actually reads Nixons Really Cute. I haven't gotten around to moving north yet. But Miami hadnt totally abandoned hope of attracting tourists. A great collection of Miami memories. View Website Earn 3X Points. De Rodriguez may be shuttered, but the chef is on his most important adventure yet. At the time I thought this was their big claim to fame (little did I know). Edison seniors often ate hot dog and hamburger lunches at the bar's adjoining dining area. Founded by the Perlman family, Lum's became popular among college students, says The South Florida Sun-Sentinel. We could watch airplanes take off from Miami Intl Airport from her backyard. There was one on SW 27 Ave and 8 St. My parents use to take me there back in the early 60's. 25 Old-School Miami Restaurants, Bars and Markets Still WorthVisiting, Miami might be a young city in the grand scheme of things it was only incorporated in 1896 but we still have plenty of spots that have some history behind them that also serve solid food and drink. Another TV commercial urging people away from the cold with their new jingle: When You Need It Bad, Weve Got It Good. We had a Sir Pizza in the Cypress Village Shopping Center in Miami Lakes from the 70's through the 90's and I dined there many times and always got a good meal at a reasonable price. We will celebrate our 50th wedding anniversary in June of this year. It's all concrete now. Wolfie's sandwiches and complimentary dill pickle spears on every table and booth. If people were going to go to Florida for their vacation, they avoided Miami like the plague and went to the new Disney World instead, which opened in 1971, and siphoned away tons of tourism. 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. and Coral Way or The Pub Restaurant or Sambo's on Douglas Rd. Anyone remember Cookie's on the Mile? Don, I worked for Josefine in 59 & 60..at Quinty's at nite on Friday & Sat nite. Oh Don, what joy you have brought all of us "old" miamians!!! I know there was a restaurant there which later became Beefsteak Charlie's. Cannot remember the exact address, but there were lots of Puritan places around to get hot fudge sundaes. I would usually get Walt's meatloaf (it was the best) with home cooked veggies and bisquits. Guest from 27-Apr-2015, thank you for the name of the bar and the location. Would appreciate any help I could get. It was a favorite of the working class and packed for lunch. This unique hot dog joint was known for steaming its dogs in beer - it was kid-friendly; don't worry! We rode bikes everywhere worry free. 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. but if you're on Facebook there are a few sites on there that post throwback photos from the Miami/Lauderdale area over the years, including photos and menus from now shuttered restaurants. It was my parents restaurant. Brenda Fertig Are you the Don Boyd from NMSH? Thanks for all the effort. BURGER KING. Most notably serving as a steakhouse since 1968, its been known to be a favorite amongst movie stars, presidents and socialites during their visits to South Florida. I have some Memorabilia including a menu. Hialeah Florida. Thanks for any info. It was a small place and had two huge plam trees out front on either side of the door. Jeanne Ledbetter-Knapp I lived at 781 n.w. 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. This is the original Miami juice bar. W, Sign up for the I'll have to stop by the Sir Pizza on the key the next time we go over there. A native, here since 1927. Charles, welcome and thank you for posting. Welcome Jim, it's great to hear from you again. Great site. Most, if not all, of Miamis 250 banks have drug money in their accounts. 18 Iconic Hispanic Restaurants In Miami - Miami - The Infatuation 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 can only add what I can find or what people send me. 10 Fantastic Budget-Friendly Restaurants in Miami, 12 Classic Miami Restaurants Everyone Should Try. I was born at Northwest Hospital on 79th street, 1944. Bugs me to no end. Firmly established in an unassuming corner of South Miami, it is off the traditional tourist route, yet it became an institution for both tourists and local alike. I loved both the Chesapeake before it became part of the New England Oyster House chain and Mike Gordon's. The home page for our Old Hialeah/Old Miami galleries is at https://pbase.com/donboyd/memories and all the oldie galleries spin off from that page. Used to go to Fun Fair for lunch aftter spending a day on the beach. Oh, and the Taurus. Never found anything close. Would love to see a picture of it. I am trying to find the name of a restaurant that used to serve the best garlic rolls. Charlie B - What about Paly's Big Wheel Drive-in Rest..? How about the Hot Shoppes where the Gables kids with the ticked out rides hung out? Gone? Have you got a picture of the Copper Tone Girl mechanical bill board on the 79th St. Causeway going to the Beach? 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. Sadly they are no longer around. I went to Miami Norland Senior with a young lady by the name of Robin Pearlman. Haven't been back since I know things have changed since 87.. Wasn't the Granada Restaurant on S.W. Odd question. 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. Thank you for such wonderful Memories. Having lived in Miami when it was called the Magic City, love the memories this brings back. How about Latta's on NW 7th Ave or the BBQ Barn right down the street. and Miracle Mile. Sambo's was a popular chain of family restaurants that offered diner-style table service. 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. and on S. Dixie (now a bank)? I lived on NW 1st ST between 14 and 15 th Ave from 1966- 1973 My sisters and I spent a lot of time and a lot of money for those hot fudge sundaes They were the greatest Thanks for reminding me. The image is at: Thank you so much for bringing back memories of some of the Florida that I remember - and some I had forgotten. Great steak sandwich. Yes I have a dark side, doesnt everyone? I had never heard of the Pig Trail Inn so I entered "Pig Trail Inn Miami Beach" into the Google search box and I came up with a menu for sale on Amazon for $125. I received this great e-mail concerning the Majorette Drive-In: To the person who asked about Roys BBQ in Coconut Grove - yes, I remember. The show had a significantly positive impact on the citys image, and it was well on its way to restoration due to a number of factors beyond Miami Vice an economic upturn, better (less corrupt) law enforcement, a decline in the cocaine wars, Versace and a massive migration of the gay community. How to keep The New Tropic safe from yourspamfilter. 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. But their are certain places and and restaurants that I remember. Thanks. of marijuana waiting to be entered as evidence in court cases. At its pinnacle in the 1970s, Burger Chef had 1,200 locations and was a thriving competitor of McDonald's. And for kids, in particular, Burger Chef was the top choice: It was the first fast-food chain to include toys with its kids' meals. 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. Famous in its day: Wolfie's | Restaurant-ing through history a lot of famous fighters would come in for that 5 AM breakfast. Coral Way restaurant of the 60s-70s (Miami, Davie - City-Data I have just been told of your site. Unfortunately we lost it many years ago and a number of restaurants have failed in the same location. Owned by a gentleman by the name of Gino Irvin or Irwin? Along with Ronnie himself and his, "It is time for art to flow into the organisation of life." Okay Bill, thanks for the info which I wish you would have added to the "Restaurant Gone ." gallery where I made my comments about it. 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. Went to the Edison Center moives every Saturday. I worked at Black Caesar's Forge for a while. Dianne, the name of the drive-in was the "Frank 'n Bun" and it was there until at least 1960 because aerial photos of the new Northside Shopping Center show it still there. 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. Does anyone remember the Snackery and the motel behind it? Heading south from there was Plantation Pit, Dairy Queen, and the 27th Ave Drive In. I'm trying to remember the owner's name, seems like it was John Shoop??? When they were done with their order, they put money on the counter. Same structure. Tyler's last restaurant was on Bird Road around 112 Ave. - in the Concord Shopping Plaza. Seeing Paley's Big Wheel, Frankie's Pizza has been great. I'm sure you would still be able to hear the band out there, the Mop Tops were good AND loud. . where my husband and I had one of our early "dates" - married almost 50 years now! Lynn, what neighborhood or area was it in? My father worked as a waiter there when it was frequented by movie stars. A film by by Coronado Studios for the Tourist Development Authority of Miami Beach, circa 1970: But for all these attempts to lure in tourists, in the eighties it only got worse. God I miss the old Royal Castles.used to practically live in them at the one in Coral gables and another on US 1 and 27th ave. You could fill a bag for 15 cents per burger and same for fries and get a birch beer to go..they were nickle at one timeand who can forget the bowls of chili and those great to order fried eggs bacon grits and toast. 320 Miami Nostalgia 60s, 70s & 80s ideas | miami, florida, miami beach Pinterest Today Watch Explore Log in Sign up Miami Nostalgia 60s, 70s & 80s 325 Pins 8y M Collection by Marion Siegel Share Similar ideas popular now Miami Florida Miami Beach Palomar Leaning Tower Of Pisa Hometown Attraction 60s Contest Miami Nostalgia Community South Beach had earned such a horrible reputation that it almost changed its name to Oceanside. Thats one of the interesting things about Miamis transitory nature. I love the cover of this booklet, not just for its significance to our topic, but check out the total lack of railings around the balconies! Does anyone remember the Par-Tee (?) Across from the Royal Castle on 95th Street was a Georgia Pan Fried Chicken. I don't remember exactly, but in the area. 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! This was in the early 50's. Thank you for a great site. of marijuana, with a street value of $ 1.3 billion, and 2,353 Ibs. So many publications, including Wiremag, The Food-E, and Think Magazine, have written about 3030 Ocean. Anyone remember Deli City, Santacroce, Formosa? 1970s Fort Lauderdale Restaurants | Fort Lauderdale - Yelp I used to go there on dates while I was in high school. 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. And Yumbrella? Oh! Soon more and more produce was added and the Homestead fruit stand was born. I have just spent the past two hours going down memory lane. they Owned a resturant on U.S 1 and about 132 st. S.W. Guest 24-Jul-2021 18:07: Looking back at South Florida's long-lost restaurants | PHOTOS Michael, thank you for mentioning the Majorette Drive-In. There was a really nice restaurant on 79th street and 27th avenue, what was the name of it? I ate many "All You Can Eat" Shrimp dinners there but I left Miami in 1970 so it might have moved by '72. There was an A&W Rootbeer stand on the corner of US1 and SW 141 St. just north of perrine. I do remember the Circus themed berger place in Coral Gables on a street that ran perpendicular to Miracle Mile. It has always been a place where people stand out. Does any one remember the Pizza Tower on N.W.7th Ave. Festival of Sex alongside a fruit market perfectly illustrating the dichotomy of Miami in the seventies: older retirees living in a city replete with crime and urban blight. 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. Lorne Greene had something to do with developing PSN which is why the floor plans were called "The Ponderosa" and so on. They later opened the Chesapeake Seafood, Gaye, yes I can fully understand your embarrassment at Billy's! I cannot now remember the name of the place they has on 17th St in Ft Ld, the building is gone now. I presume it was you who mentioned the one at 125th and 7th Avenue and I responded that there are two photos of it taken last month at the bottom of the above gallery of photos. They were small and round ( looked more like a cinnamin roll). Does anyone remember Brussard's Restaurant on Miami Beach? Freedom Tower was built in 1925 and housed the Miami News. Looking at food via the lens of history, you will note that in Miami it is wholly dependent on migratory patterns. I noticed that recently the building has been converted into a Fuddrucker's. We used to stay at the motel for two weeks every other year. judge in the episode Fruit of the Poison Tree. Submarine Sam's in North Miami Beach with the incredible subs that had marinated white onions on them and the best bread. That was at the old Steven's market on Red Rd near US1. Remembering restaurants that are no longer | Phoenix - Yelp Does anybody remember a Chinese buffet called Yum's on 15th ave and Thomas their was a second location on 19th ave and Peoria. Tom, there is a comment from Miami Don on 15-JUL under the image of "Restaurants gone but not forgotten" (see above on the next to last line) that says: Any photos or memories of two lounges in Miami Springs that gave way to an office building in the mid 70's? does anybody remember the restaurant that had a number of rooms, all decorated in completely different styles. 313 friends. I only moved here in 1945 or there abouts. Hello. Don. I was looking for a good meal before arriving at the stadium (I can only eat so many hot dogs). 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. In September 1986 it was forced to close its doors when its liquor license was revoked. I would especially like to add the South Pacific and Jahns in the Gables because of fond high school memories at both of them. Or the MauMau Lounge in the Springs by the Airport? I grew up in the Miami area (unincropated Dade County ,between N.Miami & Hialeah ).Many of these resturants hold special memories of my teen years (graduated Miami Central "72"), These images really remind us where we came from. Im hoping well start closing down a lot more of these bars. [Miami Herald, September 21, 1986]. I believe it was off the 79th Street causway. To Don Boyd: You're correct about Brevard County having many ex-Miamians. A buddy of mine (Bob Paget) back in the 70's and early 80's grew up on the Key and he loved Sir Pizza. 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. Such is the case with Douglas Rodriguez, part of the aforementioned Mango Gang. Segregation was very evident in those days and blacks were forced to order from a window and eat on benches outside the restaurant. One of Hialeah' good ones worked there 8 years. The so-called Greatest Generation and Silent Generation were at retirement age, and the marketing worked, with tons of senior citizens relocating from cold climates up east. All great memories of my old neighborhood. Does anyone know if they ever had table service outside (on the "Sidewalk")? It later bacame known as Little JP'S. 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. 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. This Old Miami section has developed into something far larger than I ever imagined and I have a huge backlog of old photos yet to add. Pretty soon a guy came out from the back. Thanks for the memories. I've been eating there since they opened. Carol K. it sounds like you grew up in that neighborhood. Please contact me at OldMiamiMemories@gmail.com and we'll arrange to get a photo or two or three up on the site. In the past two years, the city has approved the destruction of three blocks of Art Deco hotels, its streamline moderne Sheridan Theater and its only surviving red brick and Dade County pine warehouse. 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. I remember it from the mid-50's when my aunt's boss would take us there and I remember delicious chocolate shakes. 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. This is great! Miami Nostalgia 60s, 70s & 80s - Pinterest Some of the Hialeah restaurants you mentioned are also mentioned by others in the Hialeah gallery. Sounds like you are describing the garlic rolls from Mario the Baker on W. Dixie Highway in North Miami. Hialeah stopped racing in the early 2000's and the track is dormant. Come back in a day or two and I'll have an interior photo of Mike Gordon's up on this page. Lounge on South Dixie HWY? Then in 1921 his small stand on Miami Beach began to sell them and the rest is history. Remember a little ice cream parlor on Flagler St, I think it was called Puritan. Guest of 7-AUG-2016, can you tell us where Roger's Restaurant and Lounge and Peppermints Restaurant and Lounge were located? Think I solved my own mystery (below), after some extensive GoogleStreetViewing of the area. 1 Point Upvote Downvote * #9 The Marlin Hotel and a vintage Cadillac convertible at kerbside on South Beach, Miami, 1990. 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. He honed his style and in the process became part of the Mango Gang. Miami might be a young city in the grand scheme of things it was only incorporated in 1896 but we still have plenty of spots that have some history behind them that also serve solid food and drink. someone would tell a joke and then someone else would tell one and on and on. Guest, glad you enjoyed the photos and the memories. Unsurprisingly, they all sing its praises. Absolutely beautiful - I think it had chandeliers, and the waiters were full of class! I passed it on to Pete Ciolfi so he can tell his mom about yet another person who remembers Quinty's. The following 31 photos show a slice of life in Florida during the 1970s: Young people standing on a pair of running horses at the Sarasota High School Sailor Circus, 1977. It's just a different style now.". Jack: thank you for your offer. The ebb and flow of Miamis culinary scene means not just navigating a crowded marketplace, but being prepared to pivot as necessary, to stay abreast of trends and know when to move on and start something fresh. 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.
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