Great memories. The Last Hurrah is located inside the Omni Parker House hotel, which itself dates to 1855, and claims the much-traveled British author as a reveler and a guest. When I was a kid, we had a summer cottage in Onset in the 40s. 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. ! Ricky Buster McHavaham, The Hilltop Steak House! In the late 1960s, Id always go there after giving blood to reconstitute my supply of red cells. Rock clubs come, rock clubs go. This restaurant dished up Polynesian food between 1961 and 2000. She also had framed photos on the wall of her with all the famous people who ate there. What better footsteps to follow than one of the Union Oyster Houses regular customers, Statesman Daniel Webster, a New Hampshire native who lived nearby, and was said to eat 36 oysters a day, always washed down with brandy and water. When William Filene opened his first department store - Filene's - in 1890, it was similar to all its other Boston competitors. Always high quality. A guy working at that restaurant for decades recognized dad !!! No one mentioned Vinny Ts they had restaurants in Worcester and Lexington. Certainly was by the end of the 30s. Yokens, Hilltop, Valles, The Modern and Greenwich Turkey Farm in Nashua, and the Hanover House in Manchester and last but not least, the China Dragon in Hooksett. Loved Fontaines-! What was the RedSnapper restaurant called before it was the Red Snapper? There Baked Stuffed Shrimp was to die for and they had what they called The Hot Hamburger which was a hamburger in a bun with fries covered with gravy! She always wore white with jet black hair and lots of gold jewellery, and had handsome young waiters! There is still one in Woburn that I know of. Hoping someone takes an interest in Durgin Park and re-open it again A shame to see a legend fade away. Fantastic home cooking. Backyard Betty's: One of Southie's liveliest drinking and dining spots has served its final boozy shake and order of table-side wings. Great German style food and huge beer selection. My parents and I would go there for special meals. The owners were the nicest. The Brighams in Arlington Heights, Nov. 18, 2009. Here are 12 places that we still miss: How many of these do you personally remember? Swensons ice cream Faneuil Hall, The Dome Woods Hole. Anyway, it was just outstanding. But the man who had been behind those delicious muffins for more than 30 years, baker John Pupek, wasnt ready to let go. They still had the great pizza and salad along with many more choices. I remember great times sitting there with my Dad and having a pint:) I have some similar memories of the Student Prince (aka The Fort) in Springfield MA. 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. 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. I was just craving Souper Salad earlier today. Though now more a restaurant than a bar, you can still stop in for a drink. Gilchrist's building is still standing, although the store itself closed in 1977. Also York Steak House!! Every day was Thanksgiving at Green Ridge Turkey Farm, and the roast turkey with stuffing and potatoes and cranberry sauce is what put it on the map. The Joyce Chen on the Charles River by MIT c. 1968 to 1974 MIT then put buildings there. They were famous for their huge slabs of the tastiest Prime Rib you could have. It was here that Dickens first read his magnificent novel, A Christmas Carol, in America. Compared to other U.S. cities, Boston has lots of businesses that have endured the passage of time. Dineros Hull. Had been to the Hearth and Kettle in Hyannis back in the 80s while visiting my grandmother. At fifty years old and counting, the Cask n Flagon has weathered all of the drastic changes surrounding it on Lansdowne Street. Now with this pandemic so many more good places have closed. Thar she blows!!! Dante: The Royal Sonesta's Restaurant Dante has closed after 15 years. i WENT TO THE EUROPEAN IN THE NORTH END YEARS AND YEARS AGO, WIth A LOCALBRUNO DIBICARI , HIS BROTHER , ADDIO WAS well a known sculptor the restaurant across the street had their kitchen exhaust fan blow down , into the sidewalk, one whiffand you were in the door.brilliant !!! I can remember the Lobster Pies that were worth waiting for. 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. The menus were written in swoopy cursive. Plus, being in the theatre district, you might see someone famous. Restaurant Closures Lir Facebook Lir on Boylston 903 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02115 Lir on Boylston, just steps away from the Boston Marathon finish line, has closed after 17 years. We love the pop overs and their Delmonico potatoes and prime rib. Does it sound right to you? I also remember Valleys Steak House and the lobster specials they had. My parents just loved it. 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. The Yankee Silversmith in Wallingford, CT. Bond Bar at the Langham. We always stopped there. Somerville Brewing: One of Somerville's most beloved spots for creative beers and snacks has served its last pint. Mocha chip my all time favorite. Chicken Delight In a space that originally housed the Federal Reserve, Bond is now a cocktail bar that nods back to its history with original doors and a pastry kitchen that is located in the bank's old vault. Great salads and sticky buns. Unbelievably, they were still making in It fronted onto Daniel Webster Highway, so thats where they put their farm stand and business was good. 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). Kens was THE place to go in the 60s/70s for late night fare as Boston students of that era will attest to. There was music and some of Santas elves would bring you a box of your own crayons and coloring pages while you waited for dinner. It was named the Sand Bar and was associated with a miniature golf course. 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!) If you mix up the two, Bostonians will surely let you know. However, the flagship location in Boston closed for good in 1978. A tiki bar with stand-up comedy and an award-winning pupu platter? In the early decades of the car boom, Route 1 in Saugus, Massachusetts, was a bastion of kitschy restaurants, each of which wore its theme proudly and worked to out-do the others. Boston bars and gyms have to turn on closed captioning on all their TVs under new ordinance By adamg on Mon, 12/12/2022 - 1:30pm Mayor Wu signed an ordinance, sponsored by City Council President Ed Flynn, that requires all "public-facing televisions" in Boston to have captioning turned on for people who are deaf or hard of hearing. 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. I would check every one of the restaurants I saw, looking for it. Also in the early sixties my parents would take us out for fried chicken at the Chicken Coop, we loved it as kids. My family would dine there occasionally and it was always a special treat. 2023 Vanyaland. This popular spot was especially well-known for its macaroons! Gaslight: The South End has lost one of its Gallic mainstays, a bistro once graced by Tom Cruise, among others. Dedicated production facilities were established, and more than 20 new Brighams locations opened in the 1930s and 1940s. At its height, the Jordan Marsh flagship store at Downtown Crossing was Bostons largest store, with 1.7 million square feet of retail space. Great Scott: One of the area's most beloved music clubs has hosted its last concert.The 240-capacity Allston bar was an unofficial feeder for larger clubs like the Middle East and the Paradise. Very smoothly regimented operation and quite impressive. On the other side of 95 was The 95 House. So sad its not there anymore! I got moussaka and vegetables. 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. The best spinach pie & rice and huge Greek salads. By 5PM every day there was a line a mile long to get in. And now, more than 3,000 Facebook comments later, weve compiled 13 that stood out the most, based on the number of comments and reactions to those comments. Both were on Main Street in Hyannis! What about the Chateau in Manchester, NH, Coles in Gray, Maine, and many others? Also if we got anything wrong, in location, history, or context, please kindly let us know at editorial@vanyaland.com. No mention of Mildreds Chowder House? Baked Alaska in the 1980s a really special experience. What about Mug N Muffin. Answer (1 of 9): The laws in Massachusetts require that bars stop serving alcohol at 2 am. She started out with a12 x 12 stand, and by 1960 had a huge HOJo style stand which was forced to close. You go downstairs. 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. But alas, all good things must come to an end. What about LockeOber in Boston? Saw Kenny Rogers there in 70s. Before that the land was on the Higginson estate. Boston, MA 02210; East Side Bar and Grille 561 Cambridge Street Cambridge, MA 02141; Easy Pie 1701 Washington Street . We seem to have struck something of a nostalgic nerve. Now that was a sundae , they were shown flowing over with sauce and they were made that way, you needed a shower after eating there! Farm Shops based in Waterbury, CT A Friendlys style restaurant good sandwiches and great ice cream! Does anyone remember the Cranberry Bog Restaurant on RT 184 ( Providence-New London Turnpike) in North Stonington, CT? The floor was covered in small white tiles, which added to the ambiance and also helped make the place cool. Oscars in Ipswich,General Edwards Inn in Revere,Dales Swampscott,Clam Box, Revere. My father in law would take us to lokobers in Boston and we would get baked Alaska for dessert. It was an occasional outing from our family home in Burlington . You can get other food a-la-carte. I worked at Honiss Oyster House in downtown Hartford right after the employees succeeded in unionizing the restaurant. Our wedding cake came from Jordan Marshs bakery! Yes!! How about ye old Wilton Diner, Wilton NH I guess being purveyor of chowder to a president doesnt carry the weight of having a former SNL actress serving ice cream. Their Saturday Club salons counted Henry David Thoreau, Henry James and Dickens as guests. Inevitably, other beloved stores and eateries were less fortunate and had to close their doors. They were biggest of all. The Pewter Pot chowder was excellent. Loved bringing my brother and sister in there when we were young! So many wonderful memories. The Apolo dinner and Benjamins in Taunton MA, Tiny Jims in Buzzards Bay MA, and remember standing in line at York steak house chains around NE. House. It was up a hill across from the public beach area. We love Brighams ice cream BUT, they did NOT invent jimmies. I have an old New England Travel guide,1951.. After the bars closed we would go to The Egg and Eye! So, whats sitting on these properties now? Worth the drive all the way from Bellingham MA just to have them for dinner, Also the Fin and Fern it was on route 101 going from Amherst to Bedford NH. https://www.tfrecipes.com/jordan-marsh-macaroon/. Just imagine a gigantic Family Tree of New England eating establishments,with The NoName as the trunk..the amount of branches past present & future would astound you.
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