Maybe the elegant cafeteria was the Biscayne Cafeteria? What was the name of the landmark restaurant that occupied the space on Lincoln Road, now the home of Khong River House?
Miami restaurants we'll always remember - The New Tropic Hank Hagmann's Pal's restaurants were hugely popular in South Florida. What a great place to live at the time. 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. 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. The antique booze bottles and vintage posters found throughout The Bar are a nod to its long history in Miami. Some of them became Big Daddy's [now Flanigan's], I know the 27 Birds was one of them. Also we lived at 1760 NW 77th street till I left for the Marine Corps. 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. Edison seniors often ate hot dog and hamburger lunches at the bar's adjoining dining 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. the matchbook of The Dream Bar has a photo of the inside of the Clubif you want an image.how do I get it to you?? Question. Dan, I was born on Miami Beach and still live in Miami. 7th Avenue? 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. Wow this site is cool do you remember Toby's Cafeteria? Would anyone have any pictures of Santacroce's Italian restaurant in Coral Gables? the architects that were hired to renovate the museum in the late 1970's when French President Valery. 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. How about the Clover Club on Biscayne Blvd.NW 3rd St. Can you provide the link to the photo or the year group? For those of you who are new to computing and/or surfing the internet, this is just one page of many pages of photos on this site. I wasn't born until 64' but I did live right down the street from the Bottle Cap Inn. I'm sure you would still be able to hear the band out there, the Mop Tops were good AND loud. The National Airlines campaign (famous for its new Fly Me slogan) beckoned folks to the city, You hear birds sing. Always ordered their blackened grouper. South Beach had earned such a horrible reputation that it almost changed its name to Oceanside. The very best Escargo. I can remember these place as if I was there yesterday !!!!! I didn't see any pictures of Arthur Maisels/Juniors at the Biscayne Shopping Plaza on 79th St. South Florida. I was born at Northwest Hospital on 79th street, 1944. Googie . Those pictures are great. Dusty and Algis, thank you for your comments and memories. 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 The pic may be up there, but I missed it. I believe that restaurant was on Collins Avenue, in Miami Beach. Growing up you know that when it was time for your quinceaera there was only one place to get your cake: Vickys Bakery. 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. Owning and operating a restaurant is a tough feat and not for the faint of heart. . Established in 1959 by a then 11-year-old Robert who set up a stand to sell his fathers cucumber crop. St. Petersburg. We will celebrate our 50th wedding anniversary in June of this year. When I had to work at my dad's furniture factory on Saturdays in the early 50s, he would always take me there for lunch. was Dixie. Carlton, I will assume that you are referring to a building that was there long ago? 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.. Tom. BURGER KING. 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. Does anyone remember the name? Hal, welcome and thank you for posting. Thanks for any info. Don thank you so much for putting my photos on your site. they Owned a resturant on U.S 1 and about 132 st. S.W. Thank you for that information.
These portrait photographs of Russia's ruling Romanovs were taken in 1903 at the Winter Palace in majestic. . I remember the Royal Castle on 22nd Av. Also featured in: 11 Kosher-Friendly Restaurants in South Florida. Gleason and his sun and fun capital of the world in 1968. I could go on and on. That's what Bennigan's, an Irish-themed bar and grill, offered in the 1980s. two old ladies ran the place, and made the best hot fudge sundaes ever. I remember Scotties drive in on N.W. No, not the North Miami Don Boyd though you are the second person to ask me recently. Thank you for such wonderful Memories. Welcome Jeanne and Mary Ann and thank you for posting your comments and memories. It was on 79th St. at about NW fifth acenue. Located on S. Dixie North of North Kendall Drive. The bar had once been the venue for Jimmy Durante and Dean Martin. Absolutely beautiful - I think it had chandeliers, and the waiters were full of class! 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. Mom and dad graduated in 61 from Hialeah High. Hi Joseph, the Sorrento is only missing because I haven't come across any photos of it yet. This is the original Miami juice bar. Right near Chippys, 2 doors west or so. Used to see Mayor of Miami and his wife eating in the Chesapeake Sea Food House. Does anyone remember the Par-Tee (?) : ( Someday someone will contribute the photos you want to see. 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. 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. It is mentioned in comments in other galleries. I wish I could remember. See our. Pembroke Pines, FL. 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. 1 Point Upvote Downvote * #9 The Marlin Hotel and a vintage Cadillac convertible at kerbside on South Beach, Miami, 1990. I had a friend that was a waitress there and went many times. And oh yeah what about Deli City near Santacroce's? Great Steaks and rosin backed potatoes. Also, used to love Mike Gordon's Seafood Restaurant on the 79th Causeway. I would especially like to add the South Pacific and Jahns in the Gables because of fond high school memories at both of them. I couldn't post the info on Andalusia, because it was too long. How about Googies Inn, off limits to servicemen. Thanks. It once served as the location for the legendary Minskys burlesque club; when it was destroyed by an errant barge during a hurricane, the pier became a popular place to fish, dance, and enjoy a sense of community. 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. I think it was right near Pier 1 Imports. Burger King was founded as Insta Burger King way back in 1953. 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. I don't think they had a/c. The constant influx of new cultures has created waves of trends in the regions food scene. I had Lobster ala Newberg there the night I got my driver's license down in Sunnyland Shopping Center. 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. It was on Flagler about 14th Ave. The restaurant has been around for over 35 years and has menu filled with classic Spanish and Cuban dishes. I forgot to add that the restaurant I am looking for info "Irvins" or Irwins" would have been late 1950's or early 1960's. FABULOUS - Loved it. A chain owned by two brothers, their corp. was called "A Trysting Place". A great collection of Miami memories. 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. 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 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. Wonderful trip back in time. (305) 974-2626. 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. My Mom then moved to 7999 NW 15th Ave where I returned to after Vietnam. Grab a seat at its U shaped counter, order a 2-2-2-2 special and listen to stories from waitresses who have been working there for decades. Used to go to Fun Fair for lunch aftter spending a day on the beach. Brenda Fertig Are you the Don Boyd from NMSH?
1970 to 1999 Miami Area Historical Photos Gallery - PBase One of Hialeah' good ones worked there 8 years. It was a strip joint and the kids, boys, would try to look in the always open door. 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. Unsurprisingly, they all sing its praises. 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. 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. Open in Google Maps. Also, there was Shriley's across the street from Miami High. 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..
Old Miami Restaurant Buildings Part 1 The Burger Beast I love working with photos for this site and the aviation stock photo site which I started first.
25 Old-School Miami Restaurants, Bars and Markets Still Worth Visiting I might be trying to find a needle in a haystack. My wife's (NMH '71) father taught industrial arts at NMH when you were there; his name was James Criswell and there is a 1961 photo of him and other teachers at. Cheerfulness kept creeping in." To this day, the best subs I ever had.and those onions rings..oh manwhy do the best places not last?? Also how about Brothers Two? Would love to see a picture of it. We used to stay at the motel for two weeks every other year. 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. Was the Pizza Tower near Ace Music on N.W. You relax in a seat thats striped like a beach chair. Thank you! did I miss it? 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. I think it was a hamburger joint. If you would like a photo for the gallery, I have several. Located in an alleyway off US1 in Pinecrest, Keg South is the epitome of a dive bar. Lots of celebrities AND gangsters!! I even remember when Cookies was 2 doors down from Chippys on the Mile. I have a couple photos but they are inside shots and dont show much. Starting in his early days at the Wet Paint Caf, he gained a love for experimenting with Latin ingredients in nontraditional ways. What a great place it was to sit and watch all our friends "cruise" by!! Years ago there was a drive-in called HART"S Drive Inn. Anyone out there remember??? Great trip through memory lane I started working at Lums in the Grove in 1977. I used to hang out with my buddy Larry Stang (a local singer-guitarist) when he did gigs in Sunny Isles back in the mid-to-late 70s. Does anyone remember the name of the barbeque place on 163st? Sure, I'd love to add it to the site. Picciolo's outside patio where you had to grab your dinner and run inside laughing several times during your meal because of sudden rain. I used to spend winters as a little girl at my grandparents'vacation home (lucky kid, huh!) thanks for the memories. But above all, it held a dear spot in the heart of generations upon generations of Miamians. De Rodriguez may be shuttered, but the chef is on his most important adventure yet. 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". It was my Dad's and we have none! Please attach it to an e-mail and send it to me at: OldMiamiMemories@gmail.com - thank you very much. Anyway, thanks for trying, I was just remembering some great times and was hoping to put the pieces together. From the Miami Herald: I cant think of a city with a worse track record of preservation. THANKS. Tony Pecorino. Thank you for a great site. Dave Conger I grew up in this area. Also, Roney Pub, Rascal, Wolfies. (I only know it existed, because 71st Ave doesn't have an updated GoogleStreetView shot.). It's just a different style now.". 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. Also, I used to work at the Lums in Coconut Grove too. Indeed, Lenny Bruce is credited as saying: Miami Beach is where neon goes to die., Paris Theater and Big Chips fruit market on Washington Ave., Miami Beach. Does any one remember the Pizza Tower on N.W.7th Ave. of marijuana waiting to be entered as evidence in court cases.
Whatever Happened To Lum's Restaurant? - Mashed.com Remember these long-lost South Florida restaurants? Wow, those were good times and glad I grew up in the best of times, the innocent 50's and wild 60's. I went there many times on my way to Miami Stadium to watch the Miami Orioles play in the Florida State League. However, that growth coupled with a new real estate boom also has led to historic places closing, making way for newer and edgier concepts.
Photos of '70s and '80s South Beach at HistoryMiami - Miami New Times I so enjoy viewing this website. The restaurants that you mention were not left out on purpose, it's just because no one has sent in photos of them.