What a fantastic site! Cheerfulness kept creeping in." I remember the Royal Castle on 22nd Av. Palmetto High 1964. Does anyone remember the name? 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. I almost didn't have room for their banana pudding, but I always forced myself. 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. Things were and are still looking up for Gleasons sun and fun capital of the world. 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. Jim Goodwin, do we have any pictures of TOBY'S CAFETERIA on NW 54th St ????????????????????? 25 Amazing Vintage Photos of South Florida In The 1970s Posted in Florida History March 11, 2016 by Victoria W These 25 Photos Of South Florida In The 1970s Will Make You Smile In the 1970s, the Environmental Protection Agency sent photographers all over the country as part of the DOCUMERICA project. Would love to see a picture of it. I'd like to add them to the list of restaurants that are gone but need just a little more information. Smile. . 1 Point Upvote Downvote Thats one of the interesting things about Miamis transitory nature. Black Ceasars Forge Restaurant at 67th ave and 152 street. Back in the 1950s, the blocks surrounding 22nd and 23rd street on South Beach where the epicenter of Miami nightlife with over ten restaurants and nightclubs entertaining socialites. Growing up you know that when it was time for your quinceaera there was only one place to get your cake: Vickys Bakery. Don. I would love to see it, or know where to look for it. Dave Conger I grew up in this area. De Rodriguez may be shuttered, but the chef is on his most important adventure yet. 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. This one opened in 1957 at the Cove Yacht Basin on the Intracoastal Waterway at Hillsborough Boulevard and could be accessed. where my husband and I had one of our early "dates" - married almost 50 years now! 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". Got sick on the ride that had two bullet-like capsules. Thanks for pointing out the Hasta and Red Coach. my error. Wow, those were good times and glad I grew up in the best of times, the innocent 50's and wild 60's. At the time I thought this was their big claim to fame (little did I know). Over the past few years, beloved establishments like Tobacco Road, Wolfies Rascal House, Davids Caf, Jumbos, and Escopazzo have all closed. By submitting your email, you agree to our. Actress Meg Foster and Alex Daoud on the set of Miami Vice where Alex played the part of a corrupt (!) Also - I remember Black Caesar's Forge (somewhere in the Gables?) Yes, see the two photos above that were taken last month right after he re-opened. If the decline of Tommys Deck Bar was a sad sign of the times, then Miamis South Beach Pier was even more so. Expect items like Pan Con Bistec, Flan and Cafecitos at throwback (read: inexpensive) prices. I have just been told of your site. 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. What a wonderful collection of images. I always remember that as a very busy place. 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. Sadly they are no longer around. What a great place to live at the time. 2145 reviews. Thanks. 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. I grew up on Miami Beach. The Flashbak Shop Is Open & Selling All Good Things, "Miami Beach is where neon goes to die" - Lenny Bruce. An estimated 70% of all marijuana and cocaine imported into the U.S. passes through South Florida. Hello Don,'I remember many of the restaurants. It was a sad testament to what had happened to the city. A 24 hr a day delight. Does any one remember the Pizza Tower on N.W.7th Ave. Went to the Edison Center moives every Saturday. It was one of my family's favorite restaurants in the late 1940s to the 1950's. To this day you can still visit to pick up tropical fruit, smoothies and other Florida-only bites. 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. Still no mention of Valenti's on NW 7ty Ave (?) Was the Pizza Tower near Ace Music on N.W. Which was the one on the corner of Miami Avenue and 79th street? Its list of celebrity patrons is long, starting with Al Capone and including such disparate figures as Barbra Streisand, the Rolling Stones and both President Barack Obama and President Donald Trump. Gallery - All Years - click to view An important part of growing up in the Miami area were the restaurants, drive-ins, bars, lounges, etc. I also thought it might be the Trocedero because I am not convinced it was Italian, I only remember that it had unusual and awesome garlic rolls. 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. I miss My Miami. Everything was cooked in heavy cast iron skillets as it should be. The Saxony Hotel's Ye Noshery Room for the best ice cream concoctions ever. We later built a house on the lake. I used to visit relatives in the "70's and we go there just for the rolls. This is great! Jeff has confirmed he meant to type COPA CITY and not Copy City night club on Dade Boulevard. The Snackery was open 24 hours a day and always busy. Are there any pictures of the old Yorkshire Inn? The newspaper left in 1957, and the building was used by the federal government to take in Cuban refugees to provide medical treatment and process documentation. That's what Bennigan's, an Irish-themed bar and grill, offered in the 1980s. The Car Hop Drive-in was located on the corner of Flagler St. and Red Road. 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. Yes, The Granada Seafood Restaurant was on SW 8th St near Granada Blvd. Crandon Park. Don, a friend just told me on Facebook that the Hasta Restaurant on Douglas Rd was what used to be the Douglas Rd Coffeehouse in the 1960s. The restaurant seemed unchanged since the 1970s till it moved. 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. I KNOW that it was west of Ponce, east of Le Jeune, north of Miracle Mile, and pretty sure south of Alhambra. This was in the early 50's. across the street from Kelly's Drive Inn. I could have sworn that it faced east, but the streets arent structured that way, with facades. I'm glad you enjoy the site and it has been a labor of love in an attempt to preserve a lot of our old memories for future generations. When they were done with their order, they put money on the counter. It was somewhere around SW 57-67th Ave and maybe Coral Way. I am trying to find some one who remembers black ceasers forge on sw 67 ave east of old cutler road, it was Underground 1974-75. How about the Clover Club on Biscayne Blvd.NW 3rd St. Go to the Hialeah Park gallery for more information on the track. I grew up in Carol City in St. Monica's parish. My husband and I owned it with our partner. 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. Don. 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. It was a Benihana previously. I passed it on to Pete Ciolfi so he can tell his mom about yet another person who remembers Quinty's. His parents came from Cuba in 1955, before the Revolution, and moved to Miami when he was 14. Hamburger Circus 300 block of Miracle mile, It was called Hamburger Circus and originally it was in the 300 block(south side) and later moved to Ponce, one block south of Miracle mile one the East side next to the alley. Post-war vacationers flocked to its beautiful beaches lined with pastel art-deco architecture. Across from the Royal Castle on 95th Street was a Georgia Pan Fried Chicken. Great Chinese Restaurant - China City - on SW 8th Street and 19th Avenue. Wonderful trip back in time. The bar had once been the venue for Jimmy Durante and Dean Martin. Thank You for all the memories. St. Petersburg. We fished or drag raced every weekend. 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 . Shot a UM student film at Tobacco Road in 1984. My wife and I moved to Merritt Island in 1966 after I left Miami in 1962 for the Air Force. Maybe the elegant cafeteria was the Biscayne Cafeteria? I used to go there 3 or 4 nights a week back then. Worse still, Miami Beach mayor Alex Daoud got busted on so many criminal counts that he faced 528 years in prison! I even remember when Cookies was 2 doors down from Chippys on the Mile. Can you verify this? They later opened the Chesapeake Seafood, Gaye, yes I can fully understand your embarrassment at Billy's! 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. 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. After the closing of Tobacco Road, Foxs became the oldest restaurant on the mainland, as well as the oldest with a dual liquor license, capable of operating a liquor store and bar at the same time. Miami Beach Florida. Had some good meals there. it was great. Also, Roney Pub, Rascal, Wolfies. At 7140 SW 8th Street (at 71st Ave) there was a building last summer, called The Cascade Restaurant & Lounge (as seen via GoogleStreetView). Bugs me to no end. Don thank you so much for putting my photos on your site. Does anyone remember "The Shack" bar that stood on NW 2nd Ave and 58th St, about a block south of the Edison H.S. My husband Doug and I graduated from No. Thanks. (305) 974-2626. While it might not look like much from the outside, Arbetters has been serving up some of Miamis best hot dogs for more than 50 years. 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. Thanks for the memories. Located on S. Dixie North of North Kendall Drive. And at least four banks, according to law enforcement officials, are controlled by drug dealers. Hi Joseph, the Sorrento is only missing because I haven't come across any photos of it yet. My parents moved into Hialeah in 1953 so i can relate to the later pictures,Fond memories. It had delicious and large portions of Greek specialties and also wonderful prime ribs that hung off the edges of dinner plates. That is, until 2008 when Bennigan's went bankrupt. It later bacame known as Little JP'S. 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! Thank you for a great site. Great restaurant to go for celebrations. 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? Hopefully one will turn up someday because a lot of people loved the Yorkshire Inn. Anyone out there remember??? My Mom and aunt were both carhops there in the mid 50's. The Egg Rolls were delicious. All but one of these influential restaurants closed, with Chef Allens, the last bastion, closing in 2011. If anyone can part with this nostalgic item of my childhood, I'll gladly pay. I don't remember, but I think it was just west of downtown. Freedom Tower also illustrates of the changing face of Miami where retirees were being lured in at all costs. Would love to see a picture of the place. If you enjoy what we do, please consider becoming a patron with a recurring monthly subscription of your choosing. While it may be slightly hidden off US1, locals know this is one of top spots in town for fresh seafood. 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. Wendy Schwartz(started) and his son Barry still run the business. The area generated 40 times more unreported cash than the rest of the country an astonishing figure! Along with Ronnie himself and his, "It is time for art to flow into the organisation of life." : ( Someday someone will contribute the photos you want to see. ( 1940's- 50's) I beleive it was on the corner of Alhambra & Aragon Ave. And although they couldnt be more different, both 69-year-old Foxs Sherron Inn and 5-year-old De Rodriguez inspired a legion of devoted fans who mourned their closing this year. that we dined in and drank in. THAT's where little kids learned what "gourmet" wasand romance, too, I guess! Owning and operating a restaurant is a tough feat and not for the faint of heart. Located in Miami, FL. Welcome Nicolle and thank you for your comment and memories. Funny little window joint across from the Grove theatre on Grand Ave. Yum. of marijuana waiting to be entered as evidence in court cases. Let's hear it for Jack Perry's Sidewalk Cafe on Okee & 17th in Hialeah. Carlton, I will assume that you are referring to a building that was there long ago? Guest, yes I would love to post the image that you have. I don't have a picture of the Lagoon but if I find it or any other old Miami menus I'll send them. Yes, As soon as I get situated I will get the menu to you! The odds of it remaining are slim to none. Dean Martin's Restaurant Miami Dino's, on 79th St. Causeway in North Bay Village, opened in 1966 and closed in 1971, shortly after a lost-and-found ad offered: "$500 Reward. I know there was a restaurant there which later became Beefsteak Charlie's. Miami Area RESTAURANTS, Drive-Ins, Bars, Lounges, Liquor Stores, Clubs, Strip Joints, etc. But Miami hadnt totally abandoned hope of attracting tourists. PS Contact me at my email address. Think I'm going to see if they'll ship to Seattle!!!! 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 Global shipping available. Does anyone have a photo of the Majorette Drive In Restaurant on 79 St. and 5 Ave? But there were, of course, two sides in this conflict. Oops. One of Hialeah' good ones worked there 8 years. It's all concrete now. It all started with the Bahamians of pre-pioneer South Florida, then continued though the days of development between the 1900s and 1930s, followed by an influx of new residents after World War II, who were looking for Americanized versions of international foods like Chinese and Italian. They were the only people there and after waiting a few minutes for service, starting tapping their quarters on the counter. I graduated from Beach High in 1964. My dad knew the owners from the restaurant they had in the garment district in N.Y. We went there all the time. Freedom Tower was built in 1925 and housed the Miami News. The images of Hialeah dining and drinking establishments are in the Hialeah Gallery. 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. 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. Any pic of that place? 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. I'm sure you would still be able to hear the band out there, the Mop Tops were good AND loud. With a large Hispanic community already established in Miami, Uruguayans made their way to the neighborhoods of North Beach and Coral Gables when they immigrated to the United States in the 1960s and 1970s. Category 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1970s Restaurants. 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". Wonderful site!! Met my wonderful husband there at Happy Hour about 29 years ago.. WOW What Memories Rekindled kudos 2 U. Hi Carole and welcome to the website. I worked at Black Caesar's Forge for a while. I think it was somewhere between 11th and 17th Avenues? I couldn't post the info on Andalusia, because it was too long. Starting in his early days at the Wet Paint Caf, he gained a love for experimenting with Latin ingredients in nontraditional ways. My father owned and operated it from 1947 to 1958. I remember once we were there and the rolls were not ready and the customers were going crazy until they came out. Talk about bad timing on my part. I would love to have a Royal Castle coffee mug for my collection. Jeanne Ledbetter-Knapp I lived at 781 n.w. does anybody remember the restaurant that had a number of rooms, all decorated in completely different styles. 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. 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. After that, it has been a non-stop culinary rollercoaster, including a James Beard award. 7th Avenue? Hill: thank you for posting that item about Sir Pizza. He is currently part of a culinary adventure program that takes travelers on a tour through Cuba, helping to finally merge the two worlds. And a local police scientist in Cocaine Cowboys (an amazing documentary on these turbulent times) estimated that any random $20 bill plucked from a Miami wallet in 1981 would have revealed traces of cocaine. Such is the case with Douglas Rodriguez, part of the aforementioned Mango Gang. 1970s Fort Lauderdale Restaurants. Memory Test - where were these photos taken? This is the original Miami juice bar. Looking at food via the lens of history, you will note that in Miami it is wholly dependent on migratory patterns. Occasionally, we like to look back on other periods of Miami dining. By December, the building is gone (sign says restaurant moved to 8872 Coral Way, in what looks like a revamped 40s/50s strip center). anyhoo, thanks again, really fun. Come back in a day or two and I'll have an interior photo of Mike Gordon's up on this page. Wow, what memories. Years ago there was a drive-in called HART"S Drive Inn. My Mom then moved to 7999 NW 15th Ave where I returned to after Vietnam. For safe return. I ate many "All You Can Eat" Shrimp dinners there but I left Miami in 1970 so it might have moved by '72. I remember they always had three tureens of different soups every night. http://www.pbase.com/donboyd/image/83687388. 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. Thanks. 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. I love working with photos for this site and the aviation stock photo site which I started first. To this day, the best subs I ever had.and those onions rings..oh manwhy do the best places not last?? Hoffman's Cafeteria owned by Mr. Beck with the best Mac & Cheese in the world. Anyway, thanks for trying, I was just remembering some great times and was hoping to put the pieces together. This unique hot dog joint was known for steaming its dogs in beer - it was kid-friendly; don't worry! dr. jeffrey comanor. I have some Memorabilia including a menu. Great Steaks and rosin backed potatoes. Question. . It was on Bird Road near 80 avenue? Think I solved my own mystery (below), after some extensive GoogleStreetViewing of the area. , ! With an economy about to go off the cliff, real estate owners and other businesses started targeting retirees. Still have the menu from there Went on to Jackson Memorial Hospital School of Nursing. Thank you very much for your contributions. Also moved to Brevard Cty in the early 60;s but came back to help run the business until sold in 1986. Bile's ranch was out there where we kept our horses. Funland Park was the name of the place. 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. Guest 24-Jul-2021 18:07: Its not always certain what will become the next new place people will sparknostalgia and fond food memories for decades to come. I had an apartment right across the street from the stable side of Hileah race track. - Douglas Percy Bliss on his friend Eric Ravilious from their time at the Royal College of Art Eric Ravilious loved. Also we lived at 1760 NW 77th street till I left for the Marine Corps. Great trip through memory lane I started working at Lums in the Grove in 1977. 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. 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. Lynn J. 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. Also, anyone remember the Red Barn by the tracks that divided Hialeah and Miami, on 79th St? 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. The one in Plantation closed as well but there's a Beverly Hills Cafe in Miami Lakes still. 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. called 27 Birds which may still be there, and possibly the place mentioned here called One South towards Kendall. The finest steaks and lobsters Don, what a great site. Dusty and Algis, thank you for your comments and memories. 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.. Ive played a lot of evil, ball-breaking women. Best onion rings in the world! La Piata has since relocated to Seventh Avenue and Camelback Road, in the former Mary Coyle Ol' Fashion Ice Cream place. Wow this site is cool do you remember Toby's Cafeteria?
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