The area generated 40 times more unreported cash than the rest of the country an astonishing figure! The Egg Rolls were delicious. because it had gas. While it might not look like much from the outside, Arbetters has been serving up some of Miamis best hot dogs for more than 50 years. Charles, welcome and thank you for posting. My mother used to own the 'Stampede Bar' on SW 67 ave and 21stanyone remember Leons or Frasers Barboth on SW 8th st? 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. And, what about the long, long soda fountain counter at Breeding's Drug Store also tucked in along that University stretch back then? Odd question. Wonderful trip back in time. This has been one of Miamis top barbecue spots since 1951. 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What was the name of the landmark restaurant that occupied the space on Lincoln Road, now the home of Khong River House? That was always one of my favorites. Great Chinese Restaurant - China City - on SW 8th Street and 19th Avenue. I believe she married Howey Schwartz right after high school. Googie . They were small and round ( looked more like a cinnamin roll). At 7140 SW 8th Street (at 71st Ave) there was a building last summer, called The Cascade Restaurant & Lounge (as seen via GoogleStreetView). Thanks for a great site.. "Guest" and Miami High Stingaree. Great Steaks and rosin backed potatoes. and Miracle Mile. 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 THANKS. I could go on and on. Please consider making a donation to our site. 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. Was in Centurions at Palmetto famous for hosting breakfast after proms and other things best not mentioned. I love all th pictures. I stumbled upon it looking to see if there was a restaurant called The Red Lion, late '60's and early 70's, in South Dade, U.S. 1 and SW 132 Street. Good food. 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. I would love to see a picture of that place. 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. Report as inappropriate. How about the Ale House on South Dixie by the U of M? Yes, I remember Plantation Pit BBQ.. next to Dairy Queen and across the street was the 27th Avenue Drive-In.. Memories.. They left, went and threw their paper routes and when they came back they saw police cars at the Royal Castle. One of Hialeah' good ones worked there 8 years. There were some wonderful memories fo rme. Anyone out there remember??? The food was as good as any sit-down restaurant. The preschool structure was built in 1991, as a sports bar - "Magics Billiards." Thanks. Lorne Greene had something to do with developing PSN which is why the floor plans were called "The Ponderosa" and so on. 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 . I had Lobster ala Newberg there the night I got my driver's license down in Sunnyland Shopping Center. You could order family style meal with fresh baked pies included in the family deal. I used to visit relatives in the "70's and we go there just for the rolls. I used to go there regularly and I would almost always eat in the neighborhood. across the street from Kelly's Drive Inn. 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. Absolutely beautiful - I think it had chandeliers, and the waiters were full of class! 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. Great site. Old Florida. For almost 40 years, La Camaronera Restaurant & Fish Market has been a go-to, no-frills spot for locals and non-locals alike to grab a fresh seafood at inexpensive prices. . 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. Youre on National Airlines.. I also wondered if anyone remembers the famous candy store near The Pantry that used to sell hand dipped chocolate fruits. 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. and on S. Dixie (now a bank)? I loved both the Chesapeake before it became part of the New England Oyster House chain and Mike Gordon's. While it may be slightly hidden off US1, locals know this is one of top spots in town for fresh seafood. 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? I cannot now remember the name of the place they has on 17th St in Ft Ld, the building is gone now. Used to go to Fun Fair for lunch aftter spending a day on the beach. Hialeah stopped racing in the early 2000's and the track is dormant. : ( Someday someone will contribute the photos you want to see. He also helped launch OLA, first on Biscayne Boulevard, then in the Savoy Hotel, before making its last stop at the Sanctuary Hotel. Sharon W. Miami Beach, FL. For safe return. It's not your eyesight, those restaurants are not there but hopefully someday they will be. I was hoping someone besides myself remembered Leonard's La Pena on Bird Road. Crandon Park. It turns out the place was being held up when they walked in and they were served by one of the robbers!! 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. 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. I KNOW that it was west of Ponce, east of Le Jeune, north of Miracle Mile, and pretty sure south of Alhambra. [1950 Photo of Bass Museum of Art Courtesy of Florida Memory]. 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 have just been told of your site. At the time I thought this was their big claim to fame (little did I know). Thank you for writing in. St. Petersburg. My father worked as a waiter there when it was frequented by movie stars. Great fries too. Does Maury's Market sound familiar? This is the link to it: Anyone have any pictures or info on the old Pig Trail Inn Restaurant in Miami Beach? Tom. Thanks again for sharing the memories. 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. I was born in 1942 and raised in S. Dade. Shop our vintage 1970s restaurants selection from top sellers and makers around the world. Worse still, Miami Beach mayor Alex Daoud got busted on so many criminal counts that he faced 528 years in prison! So many memoriesso much GOOD food! Hank Hagmann's Pal's restaurants were hugely popular in South Florida. And George's Chicken Restaurant where, if George liked you, he would take you on a tour of his "secret" kitchen. Yes, see the two photos above that were taken last month right after he re-opened. 736 reviews. But above all, it held a dear spot in the heart of generations upon generations of Miamians. Right near Chippys, 2 doors west or so. The "original" restaurant looked like a vintage building, and I wonder what it was, back in the day. I would love to see it, or know where to look for it. The Car Hop Drive-in was located on the corner of Flagler St. and Red Road. Tony Pecorino. I don't know the location or name but I had a birthday party there. The name was Lou's Donut Shop. of cocaine worth $5.8 billion, in and around South Florida. I was glad to see Hollemans. Never found anything close. Property records still show that it is licensed as a "bar/entertainment venue," so the day school is probably not operating legally. It was a sad testament to what had happened to the city. But by the 1970s, it had been overrun by drug dealers and was subsequently destroyed. The Flashbak Shop Is Open & Selling All Good Things, "Miami Beach is where neon goes to die" - Lenny Bruce. The 1960s brought an influx of Cuban immigrants, and the 1970s and 1980s brought in more Latin Americans, as well immigrants from Haiti and other Caribbean nations. 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. How about the Hot Shoppes where the Gables kids with the ticked out rides hung out? I couldn't post the info on Andalusia, because it was too long. Does anyone know if they ever had table service outside (on the "Sidewalk")? I don't know if you consider Tobacco Road as a restaurant or a bar but I considered it both because they had some damn good food. The name of the restaurant on South Pointe, before it became Smith and Wollensky in 1997?? As the last-standing Royal Castle in Miami (there used to be around 180 in its 1960s heyday) this quick service spot in North Miami serves up a heavy dose of nostalgia along with slider burgers, birch beer and plenty of breakfast specials. 8th Street across the street from the Granada Entrance to Coral Gables? And oh yeah what about Deli City near Santacroce's? Oh, and the Taurus. Wow this site is cool do you remember Toby's Cafeteria? 25 Old-School Miami Restaurants, Bars and Markets Still WorthVisiting, 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. Elite '23. He honed his style and in the process became part of the Mango Gang. Does anyone remember Roy's Ribs in Coconut Grove and The Famous Restaurant on Miami Beach ? 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. We used to stay at the motel for two weeks every other year. auditorium? My parents moved into Hialeah in 1953 so i can relate to the later pictures,Fond memories. 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. . 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.. 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. I have been searching for but so far have not been able to find a photo of HOT SHOPPES. Thanks. I remember the Royal Castle on 22nd Av. You can also support us by signing up to our Mailing List. Met my wonderful husband there at Happy Hour about 29 years ago.. WOW What Memories Rekindled kudos 2 U. Hi Carole and welcome to the website. THAT's where little kids learned what "gourmet" wasand romance, too, I guess! Global shipping available. left Miami in 67 to move to lauderdale and left there in 69 to move to S.Carolina where I still am. Does anyone recall a diner in possibly Hollywood, Fl by the name of Irvin's or Irwin's? 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. Cliff went on to build a notable little hotel in Las Vegas named Caesar's Palace. These portrait photographs of Russia's ruling Romanovs were taken in 1903 at the Winter Palace in majestic. Some of the Miami restaurants I miss the most are Royal Castle, Howard Johnson's, The Shrimp Place, Jumbo's and all the kosher deli restaurants on the mainland and the Beach. 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. It has always been a place where people stand out. We rode bikes everywhere worry free. Founder Betty Fox named the iconic establishment for her daughter, Sharon, but a mess-up at the printers led to the Foxs Sherron Inn. It was a Benihana previously. In the 1970s the restaurant industry and the custom of eating in restaurants grew rapidly. Hoffman's Cafeteria owned by Mr. Beck with the best Mac & Cheese in the world. I always remember that as a very busy place. Is Hialeah park still racing? One really famous restaurant that I did not see is "Wolfies" on Miami Beach. 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. I passed it on to Pete Ciolfi so he can tell his mom about yet another person who remembers Quinty's. But this Land of the Elderly status didnt exactly boost tourism. Smile. any images of The Pieces of Eight Lounge on SW 8th Street and 49th Avenue would be greatly appreciated. My father Morton Gregg used to own a combination deli/Chinese restaurant in the early-70's called Naytons. Established in 1959 by a then 11-year-old Robert who set up a stand to sell his fathers cucumber crop. Some of them became Big Daddy's [now Flanigan's], I know the 27 Birds was one of them. Let's hear it for Jack Perry's Sidewalk Cafe on Okee & 17th in Hialeah. Did you know Joe Weiss of Joes Stone Crab actually discovered the stone crab? Golden Glades Drive Inn? Sounds like you are describing the garlic rolls from Mario the Baker on W. Dixie Highway in North Miami. Located in an alleyway off US1 in Pinecrest, Keg South is the epitome of a dive bar. My wife and I moved to Merritt Island in 1966 after I left Miami in 1962 for the Air Force. My husband Doug and I graduated from No. 7th Ave in Miami, and BBQ Barn a couple miles north on 7th ave. Dows anyone remember the Trio Diner on SW 8th Street and 37 Ave? 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. When you ask someone about Cuban food in Miami, this restaurant will probably top their list. 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. 1970s Fort Lauderdale Restaurants. 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. Also, there was Shriley's across the street from Miami High. Tom from Hollywood. Have you got a picture of the Copper Tone Girl mechanical bill board on the 79th St. Causeway going to the Beach? Thank you for a great site. Dave Conger I grew up in this area. i saw someone else's comment that mentioned black ceasar's forge, down near where i grew up on matheson's hammock lake #2.that would be nice to see. someone would tell a joke and then someone else would tell one and on and on. 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). Thank you! The picture of the Red Coach Grill was great because you could see the whole side of the new Jordan Marsh store on the Boulevard. I met the Actor Fred McMurry there. Question. Had some good meals there. What a great place to live at the time. Hopefully one will turn up someday because a lot of people loved the Yorkshire Inn. I have a couple photos but they are inside shots and dont show much. But then something happened in the seventies, and tourism plummeted. 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. Thank you for bringing back some wonderful memories. However, you need to look at the photos again because there is a photo of the Hasta on the 4th row from the bottom and there is a photo of the Red Coach Grill on Biscayne in the 1960's period along with a Red Coach Grill on Sunny Isles.