Lived at Jackson Hall on tenth avenue and than to Royce, I loved looking at these pictures,for a few minutes i was back in time and loving every second of it! Thanks Mark, I added it to the list of "gone but not forgotten. Guest of 9-JUN-2015: I'm working on the images you sent and they should be up on this page in an hour or two. http://www.pbase.com/donboyd/image/83687388. 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. Along with Ronnie himself and his, "It is time for art to flow into the organisation of life." Great times. 3030 Ocean is definitely one of the most famous restaurants in Miami. PS Contact me at my email address. I have just spent the past two hours going down memory lane. I might be trying to find a needle in a haystack. Growing up you know that when it was time for your quinceaera there was only one place to get your cake: Vickys Bakery. Most, if not all, of Miamis 250 banks have drug money in their accounts. 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. 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. Despite economic woes (recession and inflation), the energy crisis, urban decline, crime, and escalating restaurant prices, restaurant-going continued to rise. But someday someone will do it and they will be posted. I think someone else has mentioned the Majorette in another gallery or in the comments galleries somewhere but I had forgotten about it until you mentioned it. The area generated 40 times more unreported cash than the rest of the country an astonishing figure! 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. Yes, I remember Plantation Pit BBQ.. next to Dairy Queen and across the street was the 27th Avenue Drive-In.. Memories.. Located in Miami, FL. I had an apartment right across the street from the stable side of Hileah race track. To non-Miamians, he is best known for Philadelphias Alma de Cuba and formerly New Yorks Patria. Sounds like you are describing the garlic rolls from Mario the Baker on W. Dixie Highway in North Miami. I received this request under another less-viewed gallery and I am reposting it here so more viewers can see it. I used to go there 3 or 4 nights a week back then. How about the Hot Shoppes where the Gables kids with the ticked out rides hung out? I am too buried with photo work and family stuff to be a researcher of old information for viewers of this site. Any pic of that place? 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. I was raised in Hialeah(1950-1987) and there were a lot of restaurants that were pictured here. Does anyone remember the name? #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. 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. . What about "Jack & Lou Leonards" La Pena Restaurant on Bird road near the race track.. 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.. Over the past few years, beloved establishments like Tobacco Road, Wolfies Rascal House, Davids Caf, Jumbos, and Escopazzo have all closed. 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? 8/29/17: in order to reduce the number of photos on this page, and in an effort to organize restaurants better, I have created separate galleries for certain specific restaurants and those galleries are now at the top of this page followed by the regular page which has the huge variety of independent restaurants/bars/etc. The original spot was launched in the 1950s, and the chain grew based on its popular beer-steamed hot dogs, fried seafood, and frosted glass beers. Maybe some day we'll luck out and get a photo of it up on the site for others to remember. Hoffman's Cafeteria owned by Mr. Beck with the best Mac & Cheese in the world. 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. BURGER KING. 25 Old-School Miami Restaurants, Bars and Markets Still Worth Visiting Charles, welcome and thank you for posting. 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. I couldn't post the info on Andalusia, because it was too long. Funland Park was the name of the place. Whats so important about Rodriguez is that he not only helped place Cuban food in the national spotlight, but he refined it so that it was no longer seen as just inexpensive quick food served in cafeterias and restaurant-front ventanitas. But above all, it held a dear spot in the heart of generations upon generations of Miamians. I want to keep Hialeah separate since I grew up there and it's a different world, haha. As if to signal its catastrophic fall from grace, in 1972 the Democratic National Convention was hosted in Miami Beach; riots and revolt broke out everywhere. It had delicious and large portions of Greek specialties and also wonderful prime ribs that hung off the edges of dinner plates. 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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. I don't have a picture of the Lagoon but if I find it or any other old Miami menus I'll send them. I worked at Black Caesar's Forge for a while. Best garlic bread in town at the time, 1964. You can also support us by signing up to our Mailing List. I love all th pictures. While he also dabbles in cuisines of other Latin American countries, he doesnt stray far from his Cuban roots. 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. My aunt lived on LeJuene Rd behind the Lum's,. two old ladies ran the place, and made the best hot fudge sundaes ever. James McLamore and David Edgerton would eventually take over the company and shorten the name to Burger King. It was on NW 36th street across from I think More Park. I went to Miami Norland Senior with a young lady by the name of Robin Pearlman. Talk about bad timing on my part. where my husband and I had one of our early "dates" - married almost 50 years now! Hank Hagmann's Pal's restaurants were hugely popular in South Florida. I would love to have a Royal Castle coffee mug for my collection. And there was a Kwik Chek behind the Chevron station on the other side if 27th Ave, and Stephens Van Terminal and Tag Agency on the other corner. 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. I cannot now remember the name of the place they has on 17th St in Ft Ld, the building is gone now. Ephemeral, disposable, they served only one purposeto let someone know "I'm here. It seemed that all connections with its former glory days were being destroyed. Top 10 Best "Historic Restaurants" in Miami, FL - Yelp What Miami looked like in the 1990s Through Fascinating Photos - Bygonely A bunch of us that graduated in '58 went to the Red Diamond Inn after graduation, sang the school song and just laughed and cried. Wolfie's sandwiches and complimentary dill pickle spears on every table and booth. I live in Winter Haven now and just celebrated 50th Anniverserary. And George's Chicken Restaurant where, if George liked you, he would take you on a tour of his "secret" kitchen. 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??? To this day, the best subs I ever had.and those onions rings..oh manwhy do the best places not last?? Guest 24-Jul-2021 18:07: 17 Failed Fast Food Restaurants From the 1980s - Eat This Not That so cool to see some of these, I remember Red Diamond Inn, Red Coach Grill, Juniors at 79 & Biscayne, Sorrentos, Piccolo, Pumpernicks. Wonderful site!! 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. Does anyone remember "The Shack" bar that stood on NW 2nd Ave and 58th St, about a block south of the Edison H.S. They used to make the best cheeseburghers and fries and milkshakes in town. Dave Conger I grew up in this area. That was the funkiest.although I remember the Last Lums ever was in Miami Beach. Her dad, Cliff Pearlman was the founder of Lum's restaurants. What a great Site !! 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. I passed it on to Pete Ciolfi so he can tell his mom about yet another person who remembers Quinty's. The bar had once been the venue for Jimmy Durante and Dean Martin. love this site-found it while doing research for a nostalgia visit to my hometown of miami springs -i was looking to see if pumpernick's in south miami was still open-boo hoo-but i will always have my fond memories of gracies italian with its great garlic knots and the donut holes my dad would bring home when he got off duty from the coral gables fire deparment from gracies delicatessen in miami springs-and lord how did i suvive riding my bike all over, all the way up to 49th street in hialeah. It has always been a place where people stand out. someone would tell a joke and then someone else would tell one and on and on. 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. Let's hear it for Jack Perry's Sidewalk Cafe on Okee & 17th in Hialeah. And at least four banks, according to law enforcement officials, are controlled by drug dealers. they had great food and the cooks would have fun with everyone. Also moved to Brevard Cty in the early 60;s but came back to help run the business until sold in 1986. I so enjoy viewing this website. 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. Bob, thanks for responding. 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. Although we were not just a restaurant, but my family drugstore, Allen's Drugs at Red & Bird Rd had a restaurant and we were famous for our hot Chili. I loved the picture of Paley's Big Wheel. : ( Someday someone will contribute the photos you want to see. Miami Area RESTAURANTS, Drive-Ins, Bars, Lounges, Liquor Stores, Clubs, Strip Joints, etc. It is mentioned in comments in other galleries. The name was Lou's Donut Shop. re Valenti's, I forgot my Dad owned The Lobster Trap at SW 72nd and USI (was a Bonanza before, and Valenti's after. I better get off here, giving away my agerosalie. I loved both the Chesapeake before it became part of the New England Oyster House chain and Mike Gordon's. Looking back at South Florida's long-lost restaurants | PHOTOS Sorrento's brings back a lot of memories. You can also click on the yellow colored >>Memories of Old Hialeah, Old Miami and Old South Florida Photo Galleries << at top of any page to get back to the main oldies page to search other galleries. Had some good meals there. Here we find the youth rallying for Nixon and his VP running mate, Spiro Agnew. Can you verify this? 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). With Vietnam chanting protesters, RNC cars surrounded and windows shattered, the Republicans felt terrorized and unsafe. Wish I had pictures to post - Sorry! Tommy, welcome to the site. Car Hop Drive-In, Red Road and Flagler Street, Miami Carino's Casanova's, 740 E. 9th Street, Hialeah Cattleman, The Champion Bar, Bird Road, Miami Charades Restaurant, Coral Gables Charcoal Smoke House, NE 4th Avenue, Ft. Lauderdale Chesapeake Seafood House, NW North River Drive and 36th Street, Miami Chez Vendome Looking for a photo of the sorrento continental restaurant that was on Young circle in Hollywood in the early 50s. Does anyone remember the Snackery and the motel behind it? No trend needed. It really took me down memory lane. I remember Scotties drive in on N.W. Open in Google Maps. Miami in the 1970s and 80s: A Look at the Magic City's - Flashbak Hill: thank you for posting that item about Sir Pizza. These 1980s Restaurants Didn't Stand the Test of Time - Eat This Not That Fidel Castro upped his game sending over his prisoners and crime subsequently went through the roof. The drive-in reminded me of the one at Bird and US 1 (there's a post office now). My sister and I loved the big thing of pickles and kraut on the table. 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. 8th Street across the street from the Granada Entrance to Coral Gables? Its not always certain what will become the next new place people will sparknostalgia and fond food memories for decades to come. Remember these long-lost South Florida restaurants? 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. The National Airlines campaign (famous for its new Fly Me slogan) beckoned folks to the city, You hear birds sing. Submarine Sam's in North Miami Beach with the incredible subs that had marinated white onions on them and the best bread. In September 1986 it was forced to close its doors when its liquor license was revoked. Worked at sseveral of the restautants , and as teenager MANY of the drive ins.. Rosalie. 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. I do not see it listed, it is now a day care center!! By submitting your email, you agree to our. My wife and I moved to Merritt Island in 1966 after I left Miami in 1962 for the Air Force. Does anyone have a picture of the Plantation restaurant or remember the hobby shop where they raced the big slot cars? You nibble on Florida shrimp and conch fritters, and sip a long, cool, Florida drink. Also, big fans of Santacroce's, Sorrento, Red Diamond Inn, Piccolo, and the Famous. I was born at Northwest Hospital on 79th street, 1944. That is, until 2008 when Bennigan's went bankrupt. Tom. 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". The constant influx of new cultures has created waves of trends in the regions food scene. If you scan that menu I'll be glad to add it to the site. South Beach had earned such a horrible reputation that it almost changed its name to Oceanside. Crowded beach scene of people and automobiles - Jacksonville, Florida, 1973. We rode bikes everywhere worry free. You relax in a seat thats striped like a beach chair. 38 Best Restaurants in Miami - Eater Miami 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. Wendy Schwartz(started) and his son Barry still run the business. I always remember that as a very busy place. Or the MauMau Lounge in the Springs by the Airport? 18 Iconic Hispanic Restaurants In Miami - Miami - The Infatuation In a region of this size, it shouldnt be surprising to hear of closings, but this slow season has seen some major shifts and closings, including the end of some stellar runs that have left nostalgic diners looking for the next restaurant that will live on in Miamis collective memory. This local seafood spot has been drawing large crowds for more than 40 years. 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 . 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 think we ate there every meal for a few years - 70 - 72 or so. Report as inappropriate. There was an A&W Rootbeer stand on the corner of US1 and SW 141 St. just north of perrine. Yes I have a dark side, doesnt everyone? Mom and dad graduated in 61 from Hialeah High. Think I solved my own mystery (below), after some extensive GoogleStreetViewing of the area. 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. It was my Dad's and we have none! Great Chinese Restaurant - China City - on SW 8th Street and 19th Avenue. Miami Senior High in 1964. 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. 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. Also, remember the Drive In on 27th? Thanks for all the effort. Hopefully one will turn up someday because a lot of people loved the Yorkshire Inn. Joe's Stone Crab, Miami Beach Joe's might be the most famous restaurant in Miami. I believe it was off the 79th Street causway. To us, he is the chef behind places like the Wet Paint Caf with Bernie Matz on Lincoln Road, where got his big break in the 80s, and YUCA, an acronym for Young Urban Cuban Americans, where he highlighted a different side of Cuban cuisine. His menus are Cuban-centric with some twists and turns along the way. Which was the one on the corner of Miami Avenue and 79th street? I grew up in Carol City in St. Monica's parish. One of Hialeah' good ones worked there 8 years. Did you know Joe Weiss of Joes Stone Crab actually discovered the stone crab? 1970s Fort Lauderdale Restaurants. When someone sends me one I will gladly put it up on the site. Does anyone remember The Merry-Go-Round Restaurant across US I from UM? We moved to Starke, Fl. how much I enjoyed seeing these old pictures. What about Santacroce's and Good Food near the U? 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. 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. I love these pics . He honed his style and in the process became part of the Mango Gang. Would love to see a picture of it. Palmetto High 1964. 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. 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. Can you provide the link to the photo or the year group? Freedom Tower also illustrates of the changing face of Miami where retirees were being lured in at all costs. 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. 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. But then something happened in the seventies, and tourism plummeted. Serving up its famous half baked pizzas on Bird Road for more than 55 years, its pizza has grown such a fan base that it is now delivered around the country to those craving a half baked pie. He also helped launch OLA, first on Biscayne Boulevard, then in the Savoy Hotel, before making its last stop at the Sanctuary Hotel. At the time I thought they had the greatest job in the world, and could hardly wait to grow up and work there. Freedom Tower was built in 1925 and housed the Miami News. Got sick on the ride that had two bullet-like capsules. A great collection of Miami memories. Don't forget Sir Pizza on Key Biscayne. Would appreciate any help I could get. Wonderful trip back in time. 7pl and i walked to school by myself ,5yrs old, all the way to school on 58st and 13ave!Can't do that today! I love working with photos for this site and the aviation stock photo site which I started first. Brenda Fertig Are you the Don Boyd from NMSH? (1979) There was a Playboy Club next door!
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