The grilled and buttered rolls were delicious!! Pellino's Ristorante (2 Prince St., Boston) has closed after about three decades in business the first two-thirds of which were in Marblehead before owners Frank and Karen Pellino moved the. The wait staff was great. Cafeteria Boston: One of the city's most popular see-and-be-seen spots has permanently closed after 13 years on Newbury Street. Vanyaland editor Michael Marotta and photographer John Hutchings spent a day tracing Bostons long-gone clubs, and photo-documenting what exists in these spaces today. McGreevey's: The Dropkick Murphys-affiliated sports bar has shipped out of Boston for good. Loved going to Cafe Budapest for an elegant meal and great ambience. Catania opened his first restaurant in 1963 (belying the menus claim of famous since 1831), but 10 years later he had sold all the locations except the one in Falmouth. Location: 440 Atlantic Ave. Every year my parents would take me there on my birthday. The owners were the nicest. The marble counter and heart shaped backs on the chairs, the outstanding hot fudge dripping onto the saucer from the metal ice cream dish. The old Joe Tecces on North Washington Street in Bostonfirst date with my husband in 1975! Jayne Rossi-Elliott, First date with my husband, 1970. Susan Finstein Brine, First date with my husband in 1982. Julie Kerbel, Yes, Joe Tecces! The Kowloon was the big attration on Route One, and still is. I would check every one of the restaurants I saw, looking for it. Formality was always in fashion at Locke-Ober and the restaurant's last owner, David Ray, decided to shut down rather than change Locke-Ober's signature style. Topsys/Fontaines in West Roxbury, My all time favorite, Valles Steak Houses, Bickfords (late night, early morning breakfasts), Vallees, Freds Seafood (Randolph) Friendlys, Hilltop, The No-Name & the pewter pot, also Woolworths . And even though my birthday is in March and they were hard to find that time of year, my dad presented me with a corsage of fresh violets. Taranta: Jose Duarte's Peruvian-accented eatery was one of the most beloved in the North End. Dante: The Royal Sonesta's Restaurant Dante has closed after 15 years. Which now-closed New England restaurants do you miss most? Ah, yes, I remember it so well. Anyone remember Custys all you can eat lobster buffet in Rhode Island? Thar she blows!!! It had the same owner from 1922 til it closed when the state ended Rt# 128. Only place I have visited where you could order a whale steak. I have an old New England Travel guide,1951.. Kens was THE place to go in the 60s/70s for late night fare as Boston students of that era will attest to. My father in law would take us to lokobers in Boston and we would get baked Alaska for dessert. Then one of the first Mexican restaurants in the area the name escapes me. Here are the other restrictions related to selling alcohol in the state. OnlyInYourState may earn compensation through affiliate links in this article. Though now more a restaurant than a bar, you can still stop in for a drink. That gypsy lifestyle taught him a lot,but when he had experienced enough of it,he opened his own place,and had great success. Once home base to Bostons garage rock scene, the longtime bar space, which first opened in 1907 and was properly established after Prohibition ended in 1933, ended its run as The Abbey in late 2008. Really a place to go. Yes!! Sadly, not all businesses have been able to reopen and some have . Their homemade mayonnaise was to die for. We always got a turkey club sandwich and iced tea. We are lucky enough to still have many wonderful eateries from which to choose, from Kellys Roast Beef to Louis Lunch, and we appreciate them all. Bobby Hackett was a talented man,I remember a radio interview with him,and one of the jobs he had in a long career was setting up the franchises for The Red Coach Grill locations. In a city brimming with Irish pubs, J.J. Foley's is perhaps the most authentic. The Field Pub: As perhaps Cambridge's most popular Irish pub, The Field hosted countless first dates, break-ups, and late-night gatherings. By 5PM every day there was a line a mile long to get in. Pewter Pot! The original Green Dragon Tavernmay have been built in 1654, but it was torn down in the 1850s. How they used to flock to Anthonys and stand in line waiting for an hour or more! He repackaged it as the Hearth n Kettle and eventually expanding that brand to five Cape Cod locations. I guess being purveyor of chowder to a president doesnt carry the weight of having a former SNL actress serving ice cream. Dick's Last Resort: One of Quincy Market's most notorious party spots has hosted its last raucous birthday party. Founded by Massachusetts native Edward Brigham in 1914, Brighams opened in the Boston suburb of Newton as a single shop, with the proprietor selling the ice cream and candy he made in the back room. Loved them both in the 70s-90s. Theres probably some Harvard Business School study on why that is, but its often really disappointing for the customers. I recall seeing Hans Conried (Fractured Fairytales) who was in a play at one of the neighboring theatres. For my part, I miss all the classic diners that have been closed or moved. There were a few great fun places south of Boston along Route 1. Great German Food and atmosphere. She also had framed photos on the wall of her with all the famous people who ate there. But its nowhere near 50 feet tall; Id guess 15-20 from driving by there recently. The space is now occupied by Yvonne's. Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement and Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement. I remember a few great, now gone restaurants as well. Chadwick's most memorable moments occurred on customers' birthdays when ear-splitting drums and singing shook the small dining room, and most likely, the entire Metrowest Boston region. Jimmys Harborside in Boston (next door to Pier Four) and The Pillar House in Newton. At one time, Jordan Marsh, Filene's, and Gilchrist were the three shopping landmarks of Downtown Crossing. Following the 1877 deaths of Durgin and Park, Chandler and his heirs ran the restaurant until 1945. They call them muisjes. A little late maybe, but cant forget Mama Leones in Boston {servicemen in uniform eat for free), the Kon-Tiki Room at the Sheraton-Prudential Center; The Commodore in North Beverly; The Junction for ice cream in Essex, MA ; Hojos all-you-can-eat clams (strips only)all across New England; Pilots Grill and Millers in Bangor, ME; The Sail inn near Bucksport, ME; The 95er in Bangor, ME; and Vallees Steak House at Exit 8 in Portland, ME; and McNamaras in Winthrop, ME. Dining rooms were named after places like Kansas City, Dodge City, and Sioux City. By 1938, the Kimballs had added turkey sandwiches and ice cream to its offerings, and after those were met with high demand, they opened a restaurant in 1940, serving their own turkeys and other fare. Still, alongside an impressive whiskey menu, theres the Dickens Punch to enjoy. I cant remember the name. This is in no way a better in the old days post; were just pointing out that musical magic took places in many unmarked graves around the city. Compared to other U.S. cities, Boston has lots of businesses that have endured the passage of time. Anyone remember The Newbury Steak House on Massachusetts Ave.? Another local seafood mecca was Yokens on Route 1 in Portsmouth. Anyone remember the name of the restaurant on 3A in Plymouth, Ma. As our family of six grew, I can remember dad saying, Ready for the Hilltop? Wed all scramble in the car for a quick hour drive, usually on a Friday to get there by 3 for the luncheon special! There were road signs telling you it was coming up ahead. The Green Barn in Salem,NH. So, at the sound of the drum, please join me in singing Kevin a very happy birthday!. She was stellar and no matter how long between visits, she would come up to me and say Whats it gonna be tonight the roast pork or the broiled halibut thats how PRO all these waitresses were ! What about LockeOber in Boston? However, his son Edward Filene took over and became the first person to introduce the idea of "bargain basement" pricing to the consumer. There was easily enough for two people. It was such a treat to go there! Comments as wonderful as article. Also very much missed is the Town Line The parking lot had the best view often there would be a heron or other wildlife in the marsh when you parked. There was a candy store in the front that something special for everyone. How about ye old Wilton Diner, Wilton NH Staff writer for Only In Your State and freelance writer. It seems to me I remember they had a punch card when they took your order, Anyone remember The Skipper right over the bridge in Fairhaven,Ma. Willow Pond Kitchen on Rte 2A in Concord, MA. I became a serious seafood lover and cook after my year at Honiss. (Its clam chowder recipe continues to circulate online, still in demand after all these years). My favorite restaurant on Cape Cod, having grown up there, was Mildreds Chowder House in Hyannis! Deep Ellum: This popular Allston hangout, renowned for its beer list and welcoming patio, has given way to its sibling and neighbor, Lone Star Taco Bar, which will expand into the Deep Ellum space. [Photo: Facebook] Open in Google Maps. And if you were lucky after shopping Filenes basement and were good a trip to Baileys ice cream for a Sunday . Have childhood memories of Howard Johnsons from their Toasted Corn Muffins, Clam Roll to Ice Creamwas always a stop leaving Boston, heading to or leaving The Cape and anywhere in between along major roadways. This 1874 building was supposed to be knocked down, but preservationists campaigned against this move and were able to save the top three floors of the faade. It's believed that, despite its move from Elm Street to where it now stands on Union Street, the Bell in Hand still uses the original, physical bar dating back to 1795. But some of the citys most notable eating and drinking establishments wont be open to welcome Bostonians back. After the bars closed we would go to The Egg and Eye! My family loved Hills Restaurant in Hyannis, MA. And Chadwicks we always celebrated my kids birthdays there. Their Saturday Club salons counted Henry David Thoreau, Henry James and Dickens as guests. The restaurant was sol around 1983- it was never the same. R.H. Stearns and C. Crawford Hollidge were in direct competition, as the former was located on Tremont Street, across from the Park Street subway station. Wonderful staff and so many special nights there with those spectacular views. I can still make her salad! Well,in their@100 year existence, this scenario played out again and again; a fisherman would come to the owner(Jimmy, Nick,Tony,etc. When I lived in North Andover and got my first FT job at WT Grants, my mother and I used to go shopping at the Peabody Mall. For many shoppers and especially for any weary kids and spouses who accompanied them the bakery was an essential part of a long day of shopping at Bostons destination store. Owned by Borghild Anderson. Gilchrist's building is still standing, although the store itself closed in 1977. They still had the great pizza and salad along with many more choices. The food was exceptional and very popular place. Afterwards you would go outside to see the decorated windows and across the street to Jordans Enchanted Village the to the toy floor. Whiskey's: Long a favorite among eager students and Back Bay twenty-somethings, this down-and-dirty party spot and sports bar has closed after an epic run on Boylston Street. Largest salad EVVERR! Boston, MA 02210; East Side Bar and Grille 561 Cambridge Street Cambridge, MA 02141; Easy Pie 1701 Washington Street . Best Japanese restaurant ever! They sure do bring back many wonderful Family Celebration Memories. The town purchased the property and still runs the miniature golf course. My family would go to Custys every year when my uncle came up from N.C. What about Mug N Muffin. Cafeteria Boston: One of the city's most popular see-and-be-seen spots has permanently closed after 13 years on Newbury Street. We were stationed at Hanscom Field in the late 1960s & would drive to the Willow Pond Kitchen just for the fried clams. The best veal parmigiana! Bella Luna Restaurant & The Milky Way Lounge: A true Jamaica Plain institution, this famously inclusive meeting spot welcomed all comers since the 1990s. You go downstairs. Got engaged there! scoops of ice cream, carried to the table on a silver platter by multiple busboys, who would pretend to struggle with the weight. I remember taking dates to Kowloon. They made a gigantic plate of fresh fried golden brown mixed seafood. The rooms were big, the drinks were big, and the food was big (the standard-size sirloin was 18 ounces, but much larger cuts were available as well). The bar has a Downtown Crossing outpost thats popular in its own right, attracting packs of office-goers who want to wash away the memories of workday throughout the week. They grew their own vegetables in a garden outside near a shuffleboard court. Late hours with great fries and roast beef sandwiches. The walls featured murals of a traveling muffin man making his rounds. The clams were fantastic The last one I remember was off I-80 in central PA; I would pass it on the way to Bucknell U. to visit my daughter. As a recent college grad, in the early 1970s, I worked in a nearby law firm and was on a tight budget and usually brought a sandwich from home. There is now a daycare center where it once stood, at the corner of Waltham Street and Concord Avenue. All rights reserved. Legal Sea Foods - Charles Square: Located in the shadow of the Charles Hotel, the lone Harvard Square outpost of this local seafood emporium has shuttered. We felt so grown up! If you mix up the two, Bostonians will surely let you know. Sign up to unlock our digital magazines and also receive the latest news, events, offers and partner promotions. Many times we asked for more Popovers. A favorite of the Kennedys, In Hartford, CT; Honiss Oyster House and The Hearthstone. You always had to rub the Buddhas belly in the lobby before and after you ate your meal. Patti Johnson Georgevich, Anthonys Pier 4 in Boston will always hold a special place in my heart. A little further up Rte 1 was The Ship shaped like a sailing ship. The Tam is a prime example, having first opened its doors sometime during the 1940s, thriving as a beloved townie bar ever since. My favorite place to eat while spending summers at the shore. What was more exciting? Not having adequate insurance to rebuild, the Kimballs opted to sell. To this day, Honisss broiled halibut has been the best I have ever eaten! However, the flagship location in Boston closed for good in 1978. Best special occasion restaurant ever!!! Located on the ground floor, the Jordan Marsh Food Shop and Bakery would have shoppers following their noses toward those signature muffins and other baked goods; once there, they could also browse gourmet snacks and gift baskets. Thanks for the memories of all. Today, The Last Hurrah has the feel of a gentlemens club, but its walls tell a more modern story as a place of political movers and shakers. Went there many a Friday night with dear friends Helen and Gen Pelrine. The Shiro in Berlin. #BostonStrong The Pour House on Boylston 907 Boylston St #21, Boston, MA 02115 Larrys Cedar Crest in Lawrence, Massachusetts was my favorite restaurant when visiting the area. 617-956-8765. When I was a young art student, a treat was to go to one of Bostons Baileys locations for corn chowder and a sandwich. I really miss the Negimaki! He believed in giving immigrants a chance but he worked them very hard. This beloved restaurant launched in 1963 and quickly became THE place to dine and hobnob. Bell in Hand is located at 45 Union Street, Boston, MA 02108. But its always been fascinating to us that so many notable (and in some cases, historic) concerts, parties, and events have happened across the city in places that no longer exist. We would go there from West Roxbury for their fried clams and bring their pizza home. But alas, all good things must come to an end. Kids at the pond who went there in the 30s referred to it as Danoskys though it may have been The Lincoln by then. Jimmys Harborside, Red Coach Grill, Commodore Restaurant. This popular spot was especially well-known for its macaroons! Anyone remember Honisss on State Street in Hartford? Warren Tavern Bars Charlestown The Warren Tavern has been in its current location on Pleasant Street (near the Bunker Hill Monument) since. The pu pu platter at the Aku-Aku in Cambridge (Fresh Pond). Excellent Syrian food, steaks and seafood. JTs in Sudbury But by then the end was in sight: Giuffrida had sold the business the previous year, and it did not fare well under later owners. The Wursthaus was one of the earliest restaurants in the area to offer a more extensive beer list long before beer became hip and trendy. The first time I had a Lobster Out was in Dinis. The chain of restaurants was born in the 1960s and spread to other New England states like Connecticut and New Hampshire. This is where I spent my teens years in the 80s. At its early-1970s zenith, Pewter Pot Muffin Houses could be found from Harvard Square to Cape Cod, about 40 of them in all. Marios or Manero across from Westport Ct train station was my dads haunt after commuting beck from NYC on the 5:25 or 6:10 evening train. Loved the fried clams at the Redwing! Compiled between July 11 and July 15, 2016, with profound fondness and sorrow for the dearly departed watering holes of our youth: Words below are by Marotta, and all images by Hutchings. A little late maybe, but cant forget Mama Leones in Boston {servicemen in uniform eat for free), the Kon-Tiki Room at the Sheraton-Prudential Center; The Commodore in North Beverly; The Junction for ice cream in Essex, MA ; Hojos all-you-can-eat clams (strips only)all across New England; Pilots Grill and Millers in Bangor, ME; The Sail inn near Bucksport, ME; The 95er in Bangor, ME; and Vallees Steak House at Exit 8 in Portland, ME. Ceia: One of Newburyport's go-to destinations for fine bistro fare has shuttered its doors. I had a set of 4 that lasted 4 decades before I broke the last one, the red thoroughly faded, right before the turn of the millennium kind of a sign that an era had truly come to an end. Lords in Wells Maine unbelievable stuffed lobster, had an extra tail inside and the dessert in the pastry with ice cream was delicious. The waiters were all old men, and the pictures of movie stars who ate there were on the walls. Juliet can be reached on Twitter @JulietWrites. Are there any other now defunct companies or restaurants that fill you with nostalgia? The most elegant, continental style, second Prime Rib if you finished the first- The Brook Manor Super special dining for special occasions! I have great memories of The Town Lyne House. Blue Ship Tea Room on a dock in Boston. There was a Swedish Smorgasbord restaurant just off Washington St. in Downtown Boston and we went there alot in the 50s. My go to was Harvard Sq, probably the first to go due to rent prices. Popular place to go after classical music concerts we would come over from Boston. Not living in Boston, it was a place to go to if at 11 at night one got a hunger attact. The General Glover House in Swampscott was a well attended and fabulous restaurant for many, many years and greatly missed by many New Englanders. Lobster in the Rough, Route 28, Cape Cod. There are old bars in Boston, and then there are really old bars in Boston. ! Elizabeth Hunter Vasco, The iconic Fontaines chicken sign, which was a Boston landmark until 2005, greets visitors to @culinarymuseum! Polcaris in Bostons North End is still operating is it not? The interior of most locations had an old-Boston feel, with heavy wooden tables and dark-beamed ceilings. Thinking about Howard Johnsons and The Red Coach Inn restaurants. No mention of Mildreds Chowder House? And for dessert, you couldnt go wrong with Durgin-Parks Indian pudding. And, how about the Redwing in Foxboro ! The counter was a famous meeting place, if you needed to see an alderman or obtain advice, that lobster pie and the diners side of Cedar Crest was well worth the wait. Areas of the building date back to the 1700s, The Modern Hotel and restaurant Nashua NH, Oh their onion rings! For many, these sports bars and Irish pubs represented a nod to old Boston as more fine-dining establishments and all-day cafes populated the area around them. Keep an eye on Time Out Boston for all the latest dining news. This post was first published in 2020 and has been updated. Baked Alaska in the 1980s a really special experience. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This setting should only be used on your home or work computer. Fried Clam stand on Route 1 in York (? But once a month in the cold weather I would treat myself. Backyard Betty's: One of Southie's liveliest drinking and dining spots has served its final boozy shake and order of table-side wings. A guy working at that restaurant for decades recognized dad !!! As Boston has grappled with a public health emergency coupled with myriad restrictions, local restaurants and bars of all stripes have tried to combat the challenges of 2020. KPub is now in the same building. Ownership plans to turn the space, just steps from the Cambridge border, into an art gallery and a more casual eating space. I go every year when visiting Bow Lake! The store concentrated on classic goods and, in the 1970s, several other branches opened throughout Greater Boston. Also recall the Dinnerhorn in Portsmouthnot too far from Yokens. It was on Hwy 184 (Providence-New London Turnpike), almost to the state border with Rhode Island. Enjoy a tipple at these timeless barsand take in some history, too. Ive hit them all and have such fond memories. Riding the elevator with the attendant sliding the metal door across or going to the toy floor where there were tables of toys to try out. Keep an eye on Time Out Boston for all the latest, Bella Luna Restaurant & The Milky Way Lounge. Lobster, prime rib, the Arabic platter, the baked Alaska. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/visiting-the-last-surviving-howard-johnsons. Best sundaes around, amazing lime rickey. Christopher Pierce, When in my early teens (eons ago), my mom would give me $1.50, and I would get a Coke, a tuna sandwich, fries, and a sundae (with marshmallow!) Great coffee, wine & beer bar. There is still one in Woburn that I know of. The Town Lyne House. Rte. But on November 27, 1950, just four days after Thanksgiving, a massive fire leveled the restaurant. My parents and I would go there for special meals. Before that the land was on the Higginson estate. At fifty years old and counting, the Cask n Flagon has weathered all of the drastic changes surrounding it on Lansdowne Street.
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