Established in 1942 well before the green juice trend hit South Florida its been producing some of freshest juices (and bites) in town. See the photos in the 1960 time frame in this gallery: Does anybody have a photo or anything from "The Varsity Inn" club on Dixie Hwy at U of M? Jim, I can not verify it because I don't have personal knowledge of what it was in the 60's due to growing up in Hialeah and I don't have any photos of the Douglas Road Coffeehouse on the site or in the backlog yet to be added. 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. I'd like to add them to the list of restaurants that are gone but need just a little more information. Category 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1970s Restaurants. Please enter a valid email and try again. Anyone out there remember??? Used to go to Fun Fair for lunch aftter spending a day on the beach. He also helped launch OLA, first on Biscayne Boulevard, then in the Savoy Hotel, before making its last stop at the Sanctuary Hotel. One section had a turn-table floor that swept--very slowly--past curved bay windows with a view of the 60's-era traffic through that bit of Coral Gables and those tall, spindly palms that lined Dixie Highway back then. I have a photo of The Big Wheel without the Paley name on it, in the 1955 time frame above but not at the location you mentioned. This is great! We could fill up on that. The feds left in 1972, and it was sold to private buyers who used it for condominiums attracting the aforementioned influx of retirees. For safe return. Also, you have a picture of Betty's Restaurant and Betty's Restaurant and Lobo Lounge on 14th Street and Biscayne Blvd. It's not your eyesight, those restaurants are not there but hopefully someday they will be. Used to see Mayor of Miami and his wife eating in the Chesapeake Sea Food House. 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. Thanks for all the effort. Was the Pizza Tower near Ace Music on N.W. We used to call them "Black Anus." . I think it was somewhere between 11th and 17th Avenues? Thank you for the memories! It was a gay bar once owned by Zorita waaaaay back. I was HHS class of 1965. I remember when they built Luby Chevrolet on the west side of 27th Ave as well. It was on Bird Road near 80 avenue? Occasionally, we like to look back on other periods of Miami dining. Founded by the Perlman family, Lum's became popular among college students, says The South Florida Sun-Sentinel. Wow, those were good times and glad I grew up in the best of times, the innocent 50's and wild 60's. Does anyone know what happened to a little juicebar called Athens on Collins Avenue, Does anyone remember or better have photos of the nightspot, "watering hole", not a restaurant, that was where the Melting Pot is now, Biscayne south of NE 163rd St? Does anyone remember "The Shack" bar that stood on NW 2nd Ave and 58th St, about a block south of the Edison H.S. 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. These portrait photographs of Russia's ruling Romanovs were taken in 1903 at the Winter Palace in majestic. My dad knew the owners from the restaurant they had in the garment district in N.Y. We went there all the time. Serving up BBQ to Miami for 65 years, this outpost has seen its fair share of change. I went to Miami Norland Senior with a young lady by the name of Robin Pearlman. I almost didn't have room for their banana pudding, but I always forced myself. OMG !!!!! That was the funkiest.although I remember the Last Lums ever was in Miami Beach. I don't have a picture of the Lagoon but if I find it or any other old Miami menus I'll send them. 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. called 27 Birds which may still be there, and possibly the place mentioned here called One South towards Kendall. Yes, I think you might be right. Hi, I'm Dutch woman, my name is Berry and I really like to know all about the Dining/Dancing Golden Earrings in Hialeah. His menus are Cuban-centric with some twists and turns along the way. The area generated 40 times more unreported cash than the rest of the country an astonishing figure! The very best Escargo. Located in the heart of Little Havana, it has gained a loyal following for its "Pan con Minuta" snapper sandwich and along with other seafood specialities that are still some of the most competitively priced in town. I was looking for a good meal before arriving at the stadium (I can only eat so many hot dogs). I've been eating there since they opened. My guess is Oven's, but what do I know? But by the 1970s, it had been overrun by drug dealers and was subsequently destroyed. The building that houses Duffys has had many lives since it first opened its doors more than 75 years ago but the one that stuck was Duffys. Does anyone know if they ever had table service outside (on the "Sidewalk")? Tyler's last restaurant was on Bird Road around 112 Ave. - in the Concord Shopping Plaza. 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. The Big Wheel was really, really big as long as I can remembermy parents took my sister and me there as kids on Friday nightsGREAT hot dogs, milk shakes. Soon more and more produce was added and the Homestead fruit stand was born. 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. There was a really nice restaurant on 79th street and 27th avenue, what was the name of it? Lynn, what neighborhood or area was it in? If the decline of Tommys Deck Bar was a sad sign of the times, then Miamis South Beach Pier was even more so. I celebrated 10 years of retirement last month and it's gone by in a blur but it's been a lot of fun. No one ever mentions Hart's and no one seems to remember it??? Hello. and Coral Way or The Pub Restaurant or Sambo's on Douglas Rd. How about the Clover Club on Biscayne Blvd.NW 3rd St. 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. Sometimes its simply time to move on. Does anyone else remember Bill's Barbecue on S.W. It had delicious and large portions of Greek specialties and also wonderful prime ribs that hung off the edges of dinner plates. I have just spent the past two hours going down memory lane. 8263 Bird Rd, Miami. I'm trying to remember the owner's name, seems like it was John Shoop??? I can only add what I have photos of and until someone sends in photos of the places you mentioned they won't be on the site. The pic may be up there, but I missed it. It turns out the place was being held up when they walked in and they were served by one of the robbers!! Oh! 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. 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. What started as a small 20-seat restaurant in 1974 on Miamis Calle Ocho has grown to a 100-seat staple in the area. Don thank you so much for putting my photos on your site. I used to go there 3 or 4 nights a week back then. Oh, and the Taurus. My father owned and operated it from 1947 to 1958. Thanks! As many as 40 banks still neglect to report cash deposits of $10,000 or more, as required by law. Tom from Hollywood, Thank you, both Dons!! To non-Miamians, he is best known for Philadelphias Alma de Cuba and formerly New Yorks Patria. Does Maury's Market sound familiar? Miami Area RESTAURANTS, Drive-Ins, Bars, Lounges, Liquor Stores, Clubs, Strip Joints, etc. because it had gas. 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. Thank you very much for your contributions. 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 . It was the only place that served food after one of the 1960's hurricanes (Cleo or Donna?) I love these pics . If people were going to go to Florida for their vacation, they avoided Miami like the plague and went to the new Disney World instead, which opened in 1971, and siphoned away tons of tourism. I haven't gotten around to moving north yet. I havn't heard anyone mention one of the great italian restaurants in ma ma vi vi's??? The late 1980s and 1990s proved a crucial point in our food scene, when the Mango Gang (Allen Susser, Norman Van Aken, and Mark Militello, among others) put Miami cuisine on the international map, launching restaurants that made it a point to incorporate local flavors and ingredients. I think it was a hamburger joint. Wow, what memories. I think Brothers Two was the lounge connected to 6 West in the Springs. Thank you for writing in. Tony Pecorino. For trivia buffs, Tony Roma - previous to his restaurant ventures - was the head bartender at the fabled Copy City night club on Dade Boulevard in Miami Beach. One was I believe called Nine West or a similar name. Miss s. florida greatly..at least the old s. florida I remember. I remember the Royal Castle on 22nd Av. Had some good meals there. I was hoping to see a photo of "Frankie's Pizza" which was on the corner of Bird Road and 92Ave. Does anybody remember Joey Dees peppermint lounge on I believe 27th ave it was near Dade Jr college, how about a place called 1 South and another lounge called Par Tee Lounge which was located near a lighted par 3 golf course. 6/20/2013. Cheerfulness kept creeping in." For locals, the clandestine nature, the grit and grime of the place, was part of itscharm, a go-to spot for underage liquor purchases and fuzzy memories of many fun nights. It was on 79th St. at about NW fifth acenue. I'm hoping someone here will remember Walt's (or Walter's) Restaurant on N. W. 20th Street between 10th and 11th Avenue in Miami. Jack: thank you for your offer. Lynn J. I had some interesting history on the old Andalusia Bake Shop in Corel Gables. Guest, yes I would love to post the image that you have. So many publications, including Wiremag, The Food-E, and Think Magazine, have written about 3030 Ocean. was Dixie. I would love to have a Royal Castle coffee mug for my collection. Crandon Park. thanks for the memories. Thanks. I'll change the information and paste your response in the right place. Thanks. Bravo, Hi Linda, thank you for your comments and your memories. From the Miami Herald: I cant think of a city with a worse track record of preservation. But Miami hadnt totally abandoned hope of attracting tourists. I have some Memorabilia including a menu. You nibble on Florida shrimp and conch fritters, and sip a long, cool, Florida drink. 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If you scan that menu I'll be glad to add it to the site. It reminds me of Miami long ago. and the Copper Tone Girl was my favorite! left Miami in 67 to move to lauderdale and left there in 69 to move to S.Carolina where I still am. I remember they always had three tureens of different soups every night. It was my parents restaurant. Good food. The Saxony Hotel's Ye Noshery Room for the best ice cream concoctions ever. And you SW residents didn't take any photos to share with us while patronizing those places? Thats one of the interesting things about Miamis transitory nature. judge in the episode Fruit of the Poison Tree. "South Beach, 1974-1990: Photographs of a Jewish Community." Friday, October 27, through Sunday, April 1 . It was one of my family's favorite restaurants in the late 1940s to the 1950's. 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Guest from 27-Apr-2015, thank you for the name of the bar and the location. We rode bikes everywhere worry free. This blast-from-the-past diner in Downtown Miami has been serving hungry breakfast goers since 1938. 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. : ), Thanks for putting on your sight the Lighthouse Restaurant which was owned by my. Increased quality also means increased competition, between both old and new players. Yes, As soon as I get situated I will get the menu to you! 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. It's all concrete now. Crowded beach scene of people and automobiles - Jacksonville, Florida, 1973. Does anyone remember a circus themed resaraunt back in the mid to late '60s? Sambo's was a popular chain of family restaurants that offered diner-style table service. I miss My Miami. Jeff has confirmed he meant to type COPA CITY and not Copy City night club on Dade Boulevard. A native, here since 1927. 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 Was in Centurions at Palmetto famous for hosting breakfast after proms and other things best not mentioned. Things were and are still looking up for Gleasons sun and fun capital of 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. I loved both the Chesapeake before it became part of the New England Oyster House chain and Mike Gordon's. Also featured in: 11 Kosher-Friendly Restaurants in South Florida. It was located on LeJeune Rd. The one you mention at 79th and Miami Avenue is not in here, only because no one has sent one in and I've been unable to find one. Remember Bill's Barbeque Drive in on SW 8th St next to the Tower Theater. Also we would go to the Rosetta Theater on Saturday mornings and then get Birch Beer at Royal Castle. Does anyone remember Brussard's Restaurant on Miami Beach? The antique booze bottles and vintage posters found throughout The Bar are a nod to its long history in Miami. What a great place to live at the time. Guest of 13-Apr-2013: I'd love to see one also and be able to post it on here. 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. 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. In 1954, it was franchised to a couple of fellas from Miami franchised the brand in Miami. Great steak sandwich. they had great food and the cooks would have fun with everyone. I think we ate there every meal for a few years - 70 - 72 or so. I had an apartment right across the street from the stable side of Hileah race track. 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. The landmark space still brings people in by the droves for its famous claws and sides. 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. Unsurprisingly, they all sing its praises. someone would tell a joke and then someone else would tell one and on and on. I don't remember, but I think it was just west of downtown. Rosalie, thank you for posting some great memories. But then something happened in the seventies, and tourism plummeted. Pretty soon a guy came out from the back. So many memoriesso much GOOD food! I do believe the Melting Pot was originally a Tony Roma's location. Welcome Jim, it's great to hear from you again. Despite economic woes (recession and inflation), the energy crisis, urban decline, crime, and escalating restaurant prices, restaurant-going continued to rise. 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 remember Sonny's Pizzeria and the heavenly pizza and Italian cuisine with the chef tossing the pizza dough in the large front window any time someone stopped to watch. Dusty and Algis, thank you for your comments and memories. 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. Open in Google Maps. 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. Also we lived at 1760 NW 77th street till I left for the Marine Corps. Love Ya All ,Jeanne Ledbetter-Knapp. Pembroke Pines, FL. 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.
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