a high school era friend turned me on to the site, what a cool ideait sure triggered some stuff! Does anyone have a picture of the Plantation restaurant or remember the hobby shop where they raced the big slot cars? The oldest bar in Coral Gables, established in 1946, this place has something for everyone. This 40-year-old Cuban diner serves up classic Cuban comfort food in Westchester. Thank you for bringing back some wonderful memories. Im trying to find the location of a Coral Gables restaurant that would have existed around 83/84. Maybe some day we'll luck out and get a photo of it up on the site for others to remember. Just north of 36h St. on Kenmore or Sheridan, near Okeechobee. After graduating from Miami High in '57, went with parents and friends to celebrate at Red Diamond. It really took me down memory lane. Or the MauMau Lounge in the Springs by the Airport? No, not the North Miami Don Boyd though you are the second person to ask me recently. 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. 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. The year was 1970 when we opened it and sold our share out and moved to North Carolina and built one here 20 miles N. of Asheville, N.C. We sold it as my husband got sick and passed away 6 years ago. You could order family style meal with fresh baked pies included in the family deal. 313 friends. I was hoping that one of our viewers would see your comments and respond with some information about the restaurant. I love working with photos for this site and the aviation stock photo site which I started first. Perhaps someday someone who knows something will respond with more information. ANDthe geography of Italy we picked up reading the Santacrocci place matswhile listening to Sinatra love songs! 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. 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. Now, as the soon-to-be-arrested Mayor Daoud put it: That place has been an absolute cesspool for crime and criminal activity. Does anyone remember the name? and Miracle Mile. Crowded beach scene of people and automobiles - Jacksonville, Florida, 1973. Actress Meg Foster and Alex Daoud on the set of Miami Vice where Alex played the part of a corrupt (!) Miami was loaded with Italian restaurants in the sixties and seventies. Googie . What was the name of the drive-in on I think NW 27th ave & 79th All the carhops wore bright satin outfits and were on roller skates. and on S. Dixie (now a bank)? Now this was early 50's folks and time is running short for us. Going from the Beach to Miami on the 79th St. Causeway 1 or 2 in the morning, you could always stop by for a quick take-out meal. 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. So many publications, including Wiremag, The Food-E, and Think Magazine, have written about 3030 Ocean. Sure, I'd love to add it to the site. Would love to see a picture of it. I have to say when Villa Deli closed on Alton Road and The Rascal House. Jeff has confirmed he meant to type COPA CITY and not Copy City night club on Dade Boulevard. Haven't been back since I know things have changed since 87.. Wasn't the Granada Restaurant on S.W. It's just a different style now.". Wow this site is cool do you remember Toby's Cafeteria? Serving up BBQ to Miami for 65 years, this outpost has seen its fair share of change. Hill: thank you for posting that item about Sir Pizza. We fished or drag raced every weekend. Hialeah stopped racing in the early 2000's and the track is dormant. does anybody remember the restaurant that had a number of rooms, all decorated in completely different styles. Freedom Tower also illustrates of the changing face of Miami where retirees were being lured in at all costs. Freedom Tower was built in 1925 and housed the Miami News. I was hoping to see a photo of "Frankie's Pizza" which was on the corner of Bird Road and 92Ave. 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. Dusty and Algis, thank you for your comments and memories. My husband Doug and I graduated from No. 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. 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. Worse still, Miami Beach mayor Alex Daoud got busted on so many criminal counts that he faced 528 years in prison! Does anyone remember Plantation Pit BBQ? Weve rounded up the top 25 places in the Magic City worthy of checking out where you can can get a heaping side of nostalgia along with a delicious meal and beverage. (1979) There was a Playboy Club next door! My mother used to own the 'Stampede Bar' on SW 67 ave and 21stanyone remember Leons or Frasers Barboth on SW 8th st? 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). I don't have a picture of the Lagoon but if I find it or any other old Miami menus I'll send them. Remember a little ice cream parlor on Flagler St, I think it was called Puritan. 2145 reviews. How about Santacroces accross from U of M ? My parents moved into Hialeah in 1953 so i can relate to the later pictures,Fond memories. When you ask someone about Cuban food in Miami, this restaurant will probably top their list. Thanks. of cocaine worth $5.8 billion, in and around South Florida. Nov 8, 2016 - These restaurants were all over town when I was growing up. 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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. That was at the old Steven's market on Red Rd near US1. It turns out the place was being held up when they walked in and they were served by one of the robbers!! They used to make the best cheeseburghers and fries and milkshakes in town. 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. Anyone remember Deli City, Santacroce, Formosa? Thanks for the memories. I remember they always had three tureens of different soups every night. Wow, what memories. I remember when they built Luby Chevrolet on the west side of 27th Ave as well. Hopefully one will turn up someday because a lot of people loved the Yorkshire Inn. Cannot remember the exact address, but there were lots of Puritan places around to get hot fudge sundaes. Miami Area RESTAURANTS, Drive-Ins, Bars, Lounges, Liquor Stores, Clubs, Strip Joints, etc. Oh, and the Taurus. I would love to see it, or know where to look for it. Thank you for a great site. However, that growth coupled with a new real estate boom also has led to historic places closing, making way for newer and edgier concepts. Yes, I remember Plantation Pit BBQ.. next to Dairy Queen and across the street was the 27th Avenue Drive-In.. Memories.. Live music lovers have been flocking to this pub since 1979. Tommy, welcome to the site. W, Sign up for the Established in 1942 well before the green juice trend hit South Florida its been producing some of freshest juices (and bites) in town. We could watch airplanes take off from Miami Intl Airport from her backyard. 7th Avenue? How about the Clover Club on Biscayne Blvd.NW 3rd St. I got loaded there many times in the mid sixties. No one ever mentions Hart's and no one seems to remember it??? The second BK location in Miami was open from 1955 to the early 1970s. Jack: thank you for your offer. My dad had a grocery store, Quality Market, just a few blocks up the street, on 7th Av and 15th St. What a wonderful website. Congrats on your retirement too and your move to Vero. Sometimes both. Visit Website. There were some wonderful memories fo rme. South Beach had earned such a horrible reputation that it almost changed its name to Oceanside. Used to go to Fun Fair for lunch aftter spending a day on the beach. The food was as good as any sit-down restaurant. 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. I've been eating there since they opened. The very best Escargo. It was a favorite of the working class and packed for lunch. The Quinty's Italian restaurant at Hook Square that you mentioned was owned by the dad of two of my buddies (Quentin "Pete" and Eddie Ciolfi) in the late 50's and their mom Agnes is still alive and kicking up in the Titusville area. I'd like to add them to the list of restaurants that are gone but need just a little more information. Gosh so many good restaurants here. 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. We later built a house on the lake. What a great place it was to sit and watch all our friends "cruise" by!! This unique hot dog joint was known for steaming its dogs in beer - it was kid-friendly; don't worry! Does anyone recall a diner in possibly Hollywood, Fl by the name of Irvin's or Irwin's? 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. The name was Lou's Donut Shop. Cliff went on to build a notable little hotel in Las Vegas named Caesar's Palace. This one opened in 1957 at the Cove Yacht Basin on the Intracoastal Waterway at Hillsborough Boulevard and could be accessed. 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. We moved to Starke, Fl. St. Petersburg. Guest 24-Jul-2021 18:07: The Majorette Drive In resturant on NW 79th st at 5 ave, The entire Little River area, the 8600 Club on NE 2nd ave, located just inches over the county line thereby giving it the right to stay open after the 2am closing time in the city limits, so they would open at midnight and stay open till 8am thereby giving any serious drinkers the option of going 24hours nonstop. 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. I had Lobster ala Newberg there the night I got my driver's license down in Sunnyland Shopping Center. To this day you can still visit to pick up tropical fruit, smoothies and other Florida-only bites. 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. A month later, the Republican National Convention was also held there to even more hostile crowds. They had a color TV at the pool that the adults would watch every night. If anyone has a photo of The Pub or knows where I can get permission to use such a photo please let us know. 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. Make sure not to miss out on the corn dogs and chili cheese fries as well and if you tell the cashier you love Larry Bird your drink refill is on the house. I also wondered if anyone remembers the famous candy store near The Pantry that used to sell hand dipped chocolate fruits. You are correct. 8263 Bird Rd, Miami. 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. We used to call them "Black Anus." Nov 8, 2016 - These restaurants were all over town when I was growing up. Apparently photos of the Majorette Drive In are kind of rare but I keep hoping that someone will provide one. Segregation was very evident in those days and blacks were forced to order from a window and eat on benches outside the restaurant. Bugs me to no end. Does anyone remember a circus themed resaraunt back in the mid to late '60s? At 7140 SW 8th Street (at 71st Ave) there was a building last summer, called The Cascade Restaurant & Lounge (as seen via GoogleStreetView). Crandon Park. But then something happened in the seventies, and tourism plummeted. Gleason and his sun and fun capital of the world in 1968. 736 reviews. they Owned a resturant on U.S 1 and about 132 st. S.W. 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. 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. Shop our vintage 1970s restaurants selection from top sellers and makers around the world. 1970s Fort Lauderdale Restaurants. I'll have to stop by the Sir Pizza on the key the next time we go over there. 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 a small place and had two huge plam trees out front on either side of the door. It reminds me of Miami long ago. Also there was a Royal Castle we used to go to on Biscayne Blvd near Cushman School. That was the hangout for the 1963 Miami High crowd. 6/20/2013. Thanks Mike, I added it. Thanks for any info. I was born at Northwest Hospital on 79th street, 1944. 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. By the late '70s, though, the company had been sold. It was a sad testament to what had happened to the city. In the end, the convention went on, but Miamis brand as the sun and fun capital of the world was gone. 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. In September 1986 it was forced to close its doors when its liquor license was revoked. 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. A chain owned by two brothers, their corp. was called "A Trysting Place". Lots of celebrities AND gangsters!! Rosalie, thank you for posting some great memories. The Car Hop Drive-in was located on the corner of Flagler St. and Red Road. I was stationed at a nike base in Carol City in 1968 . This was in the early 50'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! Odd question. The one in Plantation closed as well but there's a Beverly Hills Cafe in Miami Lakes still. 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. Thanks. Don. Don. It was on Flagler about 14th Ave. It was my Dad's and we have none! What about "Jack & Lou Leonards" La Pena Restaurant on Bird road near the race track.. 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 will give you credit and thanks for sending it to me if you give me a name to use. What a great Site !! 15 Fantastic Outdoor Patios for Alfresco Dining in Miami. One really famous restaurant that I did not see is "Wolfies" on Miami Beach. But by the 1970s, it had been overrun by drug dealers and was subsequently destroyed. If you enjoy what we do, please consider becoming a patron with a recurring monthly subscription of your choosing. It was a Benihana previously. Black Ceasars Forge Restaurant at 67th ave and 152 street. It was really small, and had a U-shaped counter. I have just spent the past two hours going down memory lane. I grew up near Coral Way and S.W. I was born in 1946 and grew up across the street from White Belt Dairy. In the 1970s the restaurant industry and the custom of eating in restaurants grew rapidly. A native, here since 1927. Pretty soon a guy came out from the back. I have a glass from there and would like to know more about it. Looking for a photo of the sorrento continental restaurant that was on Young circle in Hollywood in the early 50s. It has since grown in size since its humble beginnings in the 70s, but is still known for bringing in live music acts and airing plenty of sporting events no matter the time of day. Tyler's last restaurant was on Bird Road around 112 Ave. - in the Concord Shopping Plaza. I can remember these place as if I was there yesterday !!!!! of marijuana waiting to be entered as evidence in court cases. While it has seen its fair share of ups and downs, including a fire that almost destroyed the place, you can still find its classic dishes like ribs and pork sandwiches daily on its menu. Lynn, what neighborhood or area was it in? The 3,400-square-foot restaurant . The Flashbak Shop Is Open & Selling All Good Things, "Miami Beach is where neon goes to die" - Lenny Bruce. Wish I had pictures to post - Sorry! 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. Oh Don, what joy you have brought all of us "old" miamians!!! What was the name of the landmark restaurant that occupied the space on Lincoln Road, now the home of Khong River House? Heading south from there was Plantation Pit, Dairy Queen, and the 27th Ave Drive In. (I only know it existed, because 71st Ave doesn't have an updated GoogleStreetView shot.). 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. I am too buried with photo work and family stuff to be a researcher of old information for viewers of this site. Thanks. One sign in the back actually reads Nixons Really Cute. This would not fly today. Gallery - All Years - click to view An important part of growing up in the Miami area were the restaurants, drive-ins, bars, lounges, etc. 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! Open in Google Maps Foursquare. They didn't recognize him and when they asked for hot chocolates he didn't seem to know what to do or where things were. I also went to a birthday party there in the early 60's when I was 6 or 7. Its only a matter of time before we see where that leads. I ate many "All You Can Eat" Shrimp dinners there but I left Miami in 1970 so it might have moved by '72. Years later when I saw Cirus Circus casino I thought of that place in the Gables! I think Brothers Two was the lounge connected to 6 West in the Springs. Does anyone remember Gus's juice bar on Collins Ave. Used to gothere as akid in the late 50's, early 60's.Best pina colada's! 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. Does any one remember? I so enjoy viewing this website. dr. jeffrey comanor. By submitting your email, you agree to our. The Snackery was open 24 hours a day and always busy. It was my parents restaurant. My husband and I owned it with our partner. Funland Park was the name of the place. It's not your eyesight, those restaurants are not there but hopefully someday they will be. Charles, welcome and thank you for posting. As many as 40 banks still neglect to report cash deposits of $10,000 or more, as required by law. 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. A great collection of Miami memories. Was the other in the Springs called Brothers two?? so cool to see some of these, I remember Red Diamond Inn, Red Coach Grill, Juniors at 79 & Biscayne, Sorrentos, Piccolo, Pumpernicks. 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 Sounds like you are describing the garlic rolls from Mario the Baker on W. Dixie Highway in North Miami. THAT's where little kids learned what "gourmet" wasand romance, too, I guess! 27th Ave and 88th St. next to the Dairy Queen. There was a good little organic place called the Last Carrot in the Grove too. 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.. Would anyone have any pictures of Santacroce's Italian restaurant in Coral Gables? #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. Great site. When someone sends me one I will gladly put it up on the site. thanks for the memories. My aunt lived on LeJuene Rd behind the Lum's,. 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. Bile's ranch was out there where we kept our horses. 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. Smile. Aldoros Bar.27th ave across from Funland Park. I have moved the below comment from the Guestbook because it will receive far more views in this gallery: I have moved the below comment from a photo of the Musa Isle Indian Village here where it is more appropriate: Sad to see no picture of George's Subs on 8th street and 47th ave (next to the cemetary).