Rosalie, thank you for posting some great memories. Aside from one location in Nebraska that closed in 2017, all other Lum's had closed by 1983. . Golden Glades Drive Inn? 90 Westward Dr, Miami Springs, FL 33166 (305) 884-1880 Floridian Restaurant It's hard to believe that an old-school diner would be situated among the trendy restaurants on Fort Lauderdale's. When someone sends me a photo of the drive-in at the other location I will add it. Now, as the soon-to-be-arrested Mayor Daoud put it: That place has been an absolute cesspool for crime and criminal activity. Got sick on the ride that had two bullet-like capsules. I grew up in Carol City in St. Monica's parish. Miami was loaded with Italian restaurants in the sixties and seventies. It's just a matter of time as more and more folks discover the site and remember that they have a certain photo of a certain place. Rick Egles Great pictures!! Hopefully one will turn up someday because a lot of people loved the Yorkshire Inn. Think I solved my own mystery (below), after some extensive GoogleStreetViewing of the area. 25 Amazing Vintage Photos of South Florida In The 1970s Posted in Florida History March 11, 2016 by Victoria W These 25 Photos Of South Florida In The 1970s Will Make You Smile In the 1970s, the Environmental Protection Agency sent photographers all over the country as part of the DOCUMERICA project. Among his crimes, Daoud would ride with police officers, find a suspected criminal on the street and beat the shit out of him. We will celebrate our 50th wedding anniversary in June of this year. Charlie B - What about Paly's Big Wheel Drive-in Rest..? . I went to Miami High and we's go between both Paley's and IHOP. Does anyone remember The Merry-Go-Round Restaurant across US I from UM? Love this site. A film by by Coronado Studios for the Tourist Development Authority of Miami Beach, circa 1970: But for all these attempts to lure in tourists, in the eighties it only got worse. It was a small place and had two huge plam trees out front on either side of the door. Freedom Tower also illustrates of the changing face of Miami where retirees were being lured in at all costs. This old school German deli has been serving up signature sandwiches, German sausages, cold cuts, coleslaw and a variety of salads for decades, and its still owned and operated by the same couple who opened it up in 1972. 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. What started as a small 20-seat restaurant in 1974 on Miamis Calle Ocho has grown to a 100-seat staple in the area. , ! Jeff has confirmed he meant to type COPA CITY and not Copy City night club on Dade Boulevard. The antique booze bottles and vintage posters found throughout The Bar are a nod to its long history in Miami. Always ordered their blackened grouper. Top 10 Best "Historic Restaurants" in Miami, FL - Yelp I somehow remember it being close to the Miami address. I think we ate there every meal for a few years - 70 - 72 or so. 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. re Valenti's, I forgot my Dad owned The Lobster Trap at SW 72nd and USI (was a Bonanza before, and Valenti's after. Segregation was very evident in those days and blacks were forced to order from a window and eat on benches outside the restaurant. He honed his style and in the process became part of the Mango Gang. There was a good little organic place called the Last Carrot in the Grove too. Crandon Park. 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. Lots of celebrities AND gangsters!! Welcome Jim, it's great to hear from you again. This one opened in 1957 at the Cove Yacht Basin on the Intracoastal Waterway at Hillsborough Boulevard and could be accessed. Thank you for a great site. Nov 8, 2016 - These restaurants were all over town when I was growing up. Im hoping well start closing down a lot more of these bars. [Miami Herald, September 21, 1986]. The second BK location in Miami was open from 1955 to the early 1970s. Wow, what memories. Located on S. Dixie North of North Kendall Drive. I remember once we were there and the rolls were not ready and the customers were going crazy until they came out. My mother used to own the 'Stampede Bar' on SW 67 ave and 21stanyone remember Leons or Frasers Barboth on SW 8th st? Ephemeral, disposable, they served only one purposeto let someone know "I'm here. Please consider making a donation to our site. How about Latta's on NW 7th Ave or the BBQ Barn right down the street. It was my Dad's and we have none! That's what Bennigan's, an Irish-themed bar and grill, offered in the 1980s. All but one of these influential restaurants closed, with Chef Allens, the last bastion, closing in 2011. I loved the picture of Paley's Big Wheel. The article was read by Anthony Yerkovich, who was so inspired by this stat, that he wrote a television pilot called Miami Vice. I would walk right past it every day going to Little River Elementary School. they Owned a resturant on U.S 1 and about 132 st. S.W. Wish I had pictures to post - Sorry! I worked at Black Caesar's Forge for a while. In September 1986 it was forced to close its doors when its liquor license was revoked. Does anyone have a picture of the Plantation restaurant or remember the hobby shop where they raced the big slot cars? I was born in 1942 and raised in S. Dade. 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. If anyone has a photo of The Pub or knows where I can get permission to use such a photo please let us know. Starting in his early days at the Wet Paint Caf, he gained a love for experimenting with Latin ingredients in nontraditional ways. What Miami looked like in the 1990s Through Fascinating Photos - Bygonely Indeed, Lenny Bruce is credited as saying: Miami Beach is where neon goes to die., Paris Theater and Big Chips fruit market on Washington Ave., Miami Beach. Established in 1959 by a then 11-year-old Robert who set up a stand to sell his fathers cucumber crop. Its only a matter of time before we see where that leads. Let's hear it for Jack Perry's Sidewalk Cafe on Okee & 17th in Hialeah. We had many a fine meal there and I saw Bob Griese in there a few times in the 70's along with other VIPs. the trio diner was a meeting place for everyone after all the bars and clubs closed. I am trying to find the name of a restaurant that used to serve the best garlic rolls. They used to make the best cheeseburghers and fries and milkshakes in town. And you can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. That was the hangout for the 1963 Miami High crowd. Dan, I was born on Miami Beach and still live in Miami. The image is at: Thank you so much for bringing back memories of some of the Florida that I remember - and some I had forgotten. Thats one of the interesting things about Miamis transitory nature. Edison seniors often ate hot dog and hamburger lunches at the bar's adjoining dining area. This would not fly today. Think I'm going to see if they'll ship to Seattle!!!! 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Founded by the Perlman family, Lum's became popular among college students, says The South Florida Sun-Sentinel. And you SW residents didn't take any photos to share with us while patronizing those places? It really took me down memory lane. 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. 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. Brenda Fertig Are you the Don Boyd from NMSH? 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. Vintage 1970s Restaurants - 135 For Sale on 1stDibs But above all, it held a dear spot in the heart of generations upon generations of Miamians. Report as inappropriate. 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. Also, remember the Drive In on 27th? Having lived in Miami when it was called the Magic City, love the memories this brings back. Can you provide the link to the photo or the year group? someone would tell a joke and then someone else would tell one and on and on. The Car Hop Drive-in was located on the corner of Flagler St. and Red Road. Thanks for pointing out the Hasta and Red Coach. my error. Can you verify this? With Vietnam chanting protesters, RNC cars surrounded and windows shattered, the Republicans felt terrorized and unsafe. When someone sends me one I will gladly put it up on the site. It was on 79th St. at about NW fifth acenue. His parents came from Cuba in 1955, before the Revolution, and moved to Miami when he was 14. Her dad, Cliff Pearlman was the founder of Lum's restaurants. If you're on the Key and don't go there you've missed some of the best pizza ever. Open in Google Maps. The "original" restaurant looked like a vintage building, and I wonder what it was, back in the day. Best garlic bread in town at the time, 1964. Jack: thank you for your offer. I received this great e-mail concerning the Majorette Drive-In: To the person who asked about Roys BBQ in Coconut Grove - yes, I remember. Famous in its day: Wolfie's | Restaurant-ing through history I had an apartment right across the street from the stable side of Hileah race track. Yes, I think you might be right. Thanks. Anyone out there remember??? was Dixie. ANDthe geography of Italy we picked up reading the Santacrocci place matswhile listening to Sinatra love songs! My sister seems to remember the name started with a "T" and I seemed to remember it being a persons name. What about "Jack & Lou Leonards" La Pena Restaurant on Bird road near the race track.. i once did a radio show from there back in rhe folk song days of college. Whether an establishment has a long run or a brief spark of culinary fame, it takes something special to inspire devotion from Miamis fickle diners, who are always keen on trying new things. And oh yeah what about Deli City near Santacroce's? After graduating from Miami High in '57, went with parents and friends to celebrate at Red Diamond. Thank you for the memories! If the decline of Tommys Deck Bar was a sad sign of the times, then Miamis South Beach Pier was even more so. Did I miss it somewhere? any images of The Pieces of Eight Lounge on SW 8th Street and 49th Avenue would be greatly appreciated. I was born at Northwest Hospital on 79th street, 1944. My dad knew the owners from the restaurant they had in the garment district in N.Y. We went there all the time. 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. Thanks so much for these wonderful memories! As for the Royal Castle that is still on 125th Street and NW 7th Ave, I ate there a few weeks ago and the burgers are still awesome! Founder Betty Fox named the iconic establishment for her daughter, Sharon, but a mess-up at the printers led to the Foxs Sherron Inn. In 1956, it was welcomed in Miami Beach, per Florida Backroads Travel. I only moved th Phoenix in early 1995. Gosh so many good restaurants here. I know there was a restaurant there which later became Beefsteak Charlie's. Don. I loved both the Chesapeake before it became part of the New England Oyster House chain and Mike Gordon's. 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. Does anyone remember Plantation Pit BBQ? I didn't see any pictures of Arthur Maisels/Juniors at the Biscayne Shopping Plaza on 79th St. We had a Sir Pizza in the Cypress Village Shopping Center in Miami Lakes from the 70's through the 90's and I dined there many times and always got a good meal at a reasonable price. Smile. 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. But this Land of the Elderly status didnt exactly boost tourism. A few more old high end joints missing here: The Hasta Manana where Nixon and Bebe Rebzo liked to go, The Lagoon on 79th St causway-first place I saw live lobsters in a tank and next to the Jordan Marsh store on Biscayen Blvd was a place called Coach and Six or something like that. It was a sad testament to what had happened to the city. 10 Fantastic Budget-Friendly Restaurants in Miami, 12 Classic Miami Restaurants Everyone Should Try. of marijuana, with a street value of $ 1.3 billion, and 2,353 Ibs. I also wondered if anyone remembers the famous candy store near The Pantry that used to sell hand dipped chocolate fruits. Anyone remember Cookie's on the Mile? Miami Area RESTAURANTS, Drive-Ins, Bars, Lounges, Liquor Stores, Clubs, Strip Joints, etc. Yes, I remember Plantation Pit BBQ.. next to Dairy Queen and across the street was the 27th Avenue Drive-In.. Memories.. There was a really nice restaurant on 79th street and 27th avenue, what was the name of it? Funland Park was the name of the place. It was on Bird Road near 80 avenue? And at least four banks, according to law enforcement officials, are controlled by drug dealers. My relatives lived in a complex called The Carriage House in Miami and then later moved to Key Biscayne. 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. I've located 10 members of my Edison graduating class locally, plus many others from other classes and schools. 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. What about The American Embassy on Bird Road. I have to say when Villa Deli closed on Alton Road and The Rascal House. Great trip through memory lane I started working at Lums in the Grove in 1977. While it may be slightly hidden off US1, locals know this is one of top spots in town for fresh seafood. My aunt lived on LeJuene Rd behind the Lum's,. Thank you very much for your contributions. It even has a market in the back where you can pick it up to-go if youre in the mood to cook at home. Fidel Castro upped his game sending over his prisoners and crime subsequently went through the roof. Great site. But someday someone will do it and they will be posted. Does anyone remember the Par-Tee (?) What we always missed the most was the good food and the beautiful water. He also helped launch OLA, first on Biscayne Boulevard, then in the Savoy Hotel, before making its last stop at the Sanctuary Hotel. I've been eating there since they opened. Great restaurant to go for celebrations. Aldoros Bar.27th ave across from Funland Park. I have added it to the "Restaurants gone but not forgotten" page at: I have a matchbook from the Dream Bar.It was at 71 St. on the oceanIn the Johnina Hotel Miami Beach. Yes, see the two photos above that were taken last month right after he re-opened. I remember when they built Luby Chevrolet on the west side of 27th Ave as well. Also, used to love Mike Gordon's Seafood Restaurant on the 79th Causeway. At 7140 SW 8th Street (at 71st Ave) there was a building last summer, called The Cascade Restaurant & Lounge (as seen via GoogleStreetView). We ate at the Royal Castle on NW 95th Street, I got my first bike from the bike shop next door. Wow. Vintage Florida. A small chain in a few states. Congrats on your retirement too and your move to Vero. Odd question. I do remember the Circus themed berger place in Coral Gables on a street that ran perpendicular to Miracle Mile. My wife and I moved to Merritt Island in 1966 after I left Miami in 1962 for the Air Force. I remember it from the mid-50's when my aunt's boss would take us there and I remember delicious chocolate shakes. I was stationed at a nike base in Carol City in 1968 . Haven't been back since I know things have changed since 87.. Wasn't the Granada Restaurant on S.W. 1970 to 1999 Miami Area Historical Photos Gallery - PBase Oops. This comment was removed from a prohibited page and is now located on this more appropriate page: Brenda, Google is your friend and you should use it. Now that I am trying to research it, it seems as though many restaurants claim they have the best garlic rolls. Since the year began, we have seen the closing of newer spots like Porfirio's, Pi Pizzeria, Campania (sister restaurant to veteran Sardiania), Ted's at YoungArts, and Gastropod in Aventura Mall, as well as well-known locations like Khong River House, Oolite, Ticety Tea, and Serendipity 3. 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. a high school era friend turned me on to the site, what a cool ideait sure triggered some stuff! [Built in Boomtime, Beach Pier to be Demolished as Eyesore, Miami Herald, November 22, 1984]. Tyler's last restaurant was on Bird Road around 112 Ave. - in the Concord Shopping Plaza. Anyone remember Deli City, Santacroce, Formosa? I live right in back of it in a new apartment complex and run by Mrs, Mack. ", Brenda, thank you for your memories and where you two live now. 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. Would love to see a picture of it. They later opened the Chesapeake Seafood, Gaye, yes I can fully understand your embarrassment at Billy's! They were the only people there and after waiting a few minutes for service, starting tapping their quarters on the counter. 1 Point Upvote Downvote * #9 The Marlin Hotel and a vintage Cadillac convertible at kerbside on South Beach, Miami, 1990. Occasionally, we like to look back on other periods of Miami dining. Lounge on South Dixie HWY? Remember a little ice cream parlor on Flagler St, I think it was called Puritan. Welcome Jeanne and Mary Ann and thank you for posting your comments and memories. Lived at Jackson Hall on tenth avenue and than to Royce, I loved looking at these pictures,for a few minutes i was back in time and loving every second of it! Post-war vacationers flocked to its beautiful beaches lined with pastel art-deco architecture. 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. Here now is a nostalgic look at two legends from Miami's history. Dave Conger I grew up in this area. Im trying to find the location of a Coral Gables restaurant that would have existed around 83/84. Remembering restaurants that are no longer | Phoenix - Yelp From the Miami Herald: I cant think of a city with a worse track record of preservation. Hi, I'm Dutch woman, my name is Berry and I really like to know all about the Dining/Dancing Golden Earrings in Hialeah. Does anyone remember "The Shack" bar that stood on NW 2nd Ave and 58th St, about a block south of the Edison H.S. Wow, those were good times and glad I grew up in the best of times, the innocent 50's and wild 60's. Such is the case with Douglas Rodriguez, part of the aforementioned Mango Gang. Sharon W. Miami Beach, FL. I remember Scotties drive in on N.W. I better get off here, giving away my agerosalie. and the Copper Tone Girl was my favorite! What a great Site !! It was behind the Frank 'n Bun which is on the corner of 79th and 27th Avenue (now a Royal Castle and strip shopping center). My grandfather was owner (I believe) when it had the Lobo Lounge. can't wait to drive by springview and MS jr high and down westward drive again-maybe i'll even bring my bike for old time sakes, does anybody remember a dairy bar out by the airport??? I love these pics . Sometimes both. And George's Chicken Restaurant where, if George liked you, he would take you on a tour of his "secret" kitchen. I passed it on to Pete Ciolfi so he can tell his mom about yet another person who remembers Quinty's. Great Chinese Restaurant - China City - on SW 8th Street and 19th Avenue. Live music lovers have been flocking to this pub since 1979. 31 Photos Of Florida During The 1970s - OnlyInYourState In the 70's that was a new concept. You might enjoy perusing those.. Report as inappropriate. My brother Tim will never forget the morning he and another kid went to the Royal Castle on 125th St. and 7th Ave. I used to go there regularly and I would almost always eat in the neighborhood. This unique hot dog joint was known for steaming its dogs in beer - it was kid-friendly; don't worry! 6/20/2013. That was at the old Steven's market on Red Rd near US1. judge in the episode Fruit of the Poison Tree. The National Airlines campaign (famous for its new Fly Me slogan) beckoned folks to the city, You hear birds sing. 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. Was the Pizza Tower near Ace Music on N.W. Does anyone remember the name of the barbeque place on 163st? Cannot remember the exact address, but there were lots of Puritan places around to get hot fudge sundaes. 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. I believe she married Howey Schwartz right after high school. Guest of 13-Apr-2013: I'd love to see one also and be able to post it on here. 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. St Petersburg is the city Christopher Hitchens called "an apparent temple of civilization: the polished window between Russia and Europe the, "I never saw Eric Ravilious depressed. 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. Please contact me at OldMiamiMemories@gmail.com and we'll arrange to get a photo or two or three up on the site. Does Maury's Market sound familiar? I had Lobster ala Newberg there the night I got my driver's license down in Sunnyland Shopping Center. I believe that restaurant was on Collins Avenue, in Miami Beach. Whether your looking for a quick beer or looking to get into some after-hours trouble, the Deuce has been that bar to go to for more than 100 years an absolute eternity by South Beach standards. Send me a photo of the Lagoon and I'll be glad to add it. Something went wrong. "South Beach, 1974-1990: Photographs of a Jewish Community." Friday, October 27, through Sunday, April 1 . I used to go there on dates while I was in high school. A native, here since 1927. I ate many "All You Can Eat" Shrimp dinners there but I left Miami in 1970 so it might have moved by '72. But their are certain places and and restaurants that I remember. Someone stole the sign of the last Lum's in Davie a couple of weeks ago, according to what I read in Miami Herald neighbours online. Of course, property values arent the only reason why seemingly popular restaurants close. Coral Way restaurant of the 60s-70s (Miami, Davie - City-Data You are correct. 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. 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. Property records still show that it is licensed as a "bar/entertainment venue," so the day school is probably not operating legally. 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! I had a friend that was a waitress there and went many times. We used to call them "Black Anus." . Used to go to Fun Fair for lunch aftter spending a day on the beach. 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.