Swensons ice cream Faneuil Hall, The Dome Woods Hole. 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. 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! The classic stand-alone colonial style restaurants in places like downtown Plymouth and Orleans were a staple of my youth. Same menu, same everything, delicious popovers. Casey Wilder, Augustines, Route 1, Saugus. [Photo: Facebook] Open in Google Maps. They did quite a function business so had need of live bands. Ah I used to work there 60s through 80s. And in that, the Cask has a secure place in Bostons history. Were a bit fascinated by the fact that New Order played whats now a BU dorm laundry room, The Doors played some weird Brighton apartment complex, and Led Zeppelin played whats now essentially a 7-11. My parents would take us there if we were going to Boston, and it was a special treat for us. Advertisement: "It's all gone,. Oscars in Ipswich,General Edwards Inn in Revere,Dales Swampscott,Clam Box, Revere. Max Brenner: One of the city's most popular destinations for sinful, over-the-top chocolate treats has served its last mega sundae. 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. They used to give us old-fashioned finger bowls with every meal and there were cute photos of babies on the wall. There was a candy store in the front that something special for everyone. Loved them both in the 70s-90s. Now with this pandemic so many more good places have closed. I now go to Brax Landing when am in Harwich Port, I was just wondering if anyone knows the name of the restaurant where Kellys on RT 1 is now. Does anyone recall The Buttery or Seniors Pizza in Kenmore Square? Love that place. I worked at Honiss Oyster House in downtown Hartford right after the employees succeeded in unionizing the restaurant. They have a restaurant in Sanford Maine now , unfortunately no stuffed obstetrics or dessert but still good. Went to the one in West Yarmouth two years ago was not that impressed. What was the RedSnapper restaurant called before it was the Red Snapper? The Arrow and Marios in Westport, CT. Marios was a favorite watering hole across from the Metro North train station. 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. What about the Chateau in Manchester, NH, Coles in Gray, Maine, and many others? Hey folks..The Toll House in Whitman,mayou know, the cookie and great restaurant. Wish we could find the recipe for their delicious Delmonico potatoes . Here are the other restrictions related to selling alcohol in the state. 2023 Vanyaland. Also if we got anything wrong, in location, history, or context, please kindly let us know at editorial@vanyaland.com. I agree with all! 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. The Abbey Lounge 3 Beacon St., Inman Square, Somerville Once home base to Boston's garage rock scene, the longtime bar space, which first opened in 1907 and was properly established after. Family-owned since 1909, the bar and caf is a Boston staple - and it was opened long before the proliferation of Irish-themed bars you see today (in . It is located in a building that dates to the early 1700s and is listed as a National Historic Landmark. Ever notice how many businesses, even very old well established ones, close after being sold to new owners? That being said, you can check out all the responses from August and last week on our Facebook page or embedded at the bottom of this article. We were stationed at Hanscom Field in the late 1960s & would drive to the Willow Pond Kitchen just for the fried clams. It was very dark and wonderful for socializing and I recall always finding something there to enjoy. And Sherrys in Quincy along with Morey Pearls, 7 Es and while the food might not be great, going to Howdys was quite the experience, especially Friday nights when the cars would back into the spaces for show off time. Great place. Great memories. Soseven New England restaurants, and theyre all in Massachusetts except for one that was literally 2 minutes from Massachusetts. Agree about Fontaines in West Roxbury. Saw Kenny Rogers there in 70s. Same for music venues, nightclubs, bars, and other important cultural hotspots. I felt badly when I heard of their fire and subsequent closure. Kens was THE place to go in the 60s/70s for late night fare as Boston students of that era will attest to. We went there a couple of times. It was are go-to place for any occasion and my husband & I dated there for years. When William Filene opened his first department store - Filene's - in 1890, it was similar to all its other Boston competitors. Many restaurants here have been in business for many decades or even a century. Elishas and also the White Horse Tavern, both were in Milford NH. He would Fall in love,get married, start a family,buy a house in the suburbs..And with the skills he had learned,would open a diner or other restaurant there,sometimes a fish house,sometimes a full range of food.. And so on,spawning dozens,even hundreds of dining halls throughout New England..nobody knows how many for sure,a list was never kept.. The clam roll shave been equaled and surpassed bu t other both they were good. John Zappala created it into a brigantine, two-masted sailing vessel with elegant dining on two levels. Compared to other U.S. cities, Boston has lots of businesses that have endured the passage of time. Following a return to private ownership in 1982, Brighams capitalized on its most popular offering and began selling packaged ice cream in supermarkets. There were any weekend mornings having breakfast there and the muffins and coffee were great. I would check every one of the restaurants I saw, looking for it. 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 . My whole family would meet for dinner there, aunts, uncles, cousins, grandparents. Somerville Brewing: One of Somerville's most beloved spots for creative beers and snacks has served its last pint. We love Brighams ice cream BUT, they did NOT invent jimmies. Plus, being in the theatre district, you might see someone famous. SMH. Theres never been any place like like it before or since. CJ Gangi, HUGE servings at Bishops for such cheap prices! Sheila M. Hawes, Cafe Luigi in Bedfordfabulous reasonably priced Italian food, great servicea family favorite for decades. Lisa Schuhmacher, Christos in Brockton. I always ordered the same thing for dinner: escargot followed by baked stuffed lobster. I grew up in Norfolk and my family enjoyed going there. Pewter Pot! This is where I spent my teens years in the 80s. Sorry its gone missing! ! Mary Kerr, Remember the European in the North End? Im looking for the coconut macaroon recipe from Jordan Marsh or Filenes??? 1, Norwood, on the outbound side. Dont forget the Toll House,home of the famous cookies. As of November 2019, all of the restaurants on this list are still in operation and any old historical Boston restaurants that have closed recently were left off the list. The walls featured murals of a traveling muffin man making his rounds. The clam chowder was phenomenal and made with quahogs. James Hook & Co. Year Established: 1925. Locals never had a chance to bid farewell to these local restaurants and bars. Great German Food and atmosphere. Unfortunately its demise coincided with the owners Frank untimely death. The Lincoln was not the name of the stand at first it was the Hypolet Roadside Stand which was her husbands name. That gypsy lifestyle taught him a lot,but when he had experienced enough of it,he opened his own place,and had great success. Swampscott . I guess being purveyor of chowder to a president doesnt carry the weight of having a former SNL actress serving ice cream. Brighams was great but you didnt give mention to Baileys in Harvard Sq! 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. No one mentioned Vinny Ts they had restaurants in Worcester and Lexington. Best special occasion restaurant ever!!! Potatoes were chopped very fine and the flavor was out of this world! They had the best hamburger rolls I have ever eaten. All different kinds. Stillit I ever got back to Massachusetts, it would have been well worth going to several times! Fantasias near Fresh Pond in Cambridge. Brighams quickly outgrew its mom-and-pop roots. Have you ever been to Kream n Kone in Dennis? The Viking ,422 Stuart Street..complete with smorgasbord!! We ate there a couple of times . I couldnt agree more.Maneros Steakhouse was THE BEST ! They had the best prune rolls. JTs in Sudbury She was famous for her apple pies and fried chicken. By 5PM every day there was a line a mile long to get in. 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 ! How they used to flock to Anthonys and stand in line waiting for an hour or more! My parents and I came home to visit my grandparents on the Cape in the late 70s. One time my friend and I decided to grab dinner at Durgin Park and the mens Russian Chorus from Harvard was beautifully serenading the diners! One of my favorites thats now gone, was Steves Greek on Newbury St. We ate there all the time in the 1990s and early 2000s. The dessert slices were huge; my mouth waters just thinking about it! I miss lots of those, like Fantasia, Durgin Park, Jimmys Haborside, Pewter Pots, Brighams, the China House in Boston (near Steinway), etc., but my all-time favorite was Stellas, first in the North End (the great mystery was where did the valet parkers put all those cars? 4 Must-Visit Flea Markets In Boston Where Youll Find Awesome Stuff, These 10 Unique Restaurants In Boston Will Give You An Unforgettable Dining Experience, 18 Reasons Living In Boston Is The Best And Everyone Should Move Here, Here Are The 9 Weirdest Places You Can Possibly Go In Boston, You May Be Surprised To Learn These 13 Famous People Are From Boston, 8 Famous Homicides In Boston That Will Never Be Forgotten, This Creepy Asylum Near Boston Is Still Standing And Still Disturbing, The Haunted Restaurant In Boston That Invented The Boston Cream Pie, Wikimedia Commons/Marcbela (Marc N. Belanger). Anyone know? Thanks for the memories of all. Its cool to us that these old legacy bands played in places that we pass every day and dont think twice about. There was a push to open Hilltop locations across New England, but tastes were changing, and the auxiliary restaurants never quite succeeded in capturing the appeal of the original. Actress Amy Poehler worked at Chadwicks as a teenager in the late 1980s, as did her future Saturday Night Live castmate Rachel Dratch. I wonder why they left out the Shore Dining Hall at Rocky Point in RI? My cousins husband Eric and his brothers Frank and Biddle Thompson owned Snow Inn and Thompson Brothers Clam Bar in Harwich Port. 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. Legal Test Kitchen: A favorite of concertgoers at the nearby pavillion, Legal's Test Kitchen concept has hit the end of the road. If you want anything like it, I highly suggest going to Hawthorne By the Sea, which is owned by Anthonys Pier 4, in Swampscott. Jimmys Harborside, Red Coach Grill, Commodore Restaurant. I can still taste their saurbraten and those delicious fries. Swipe or use your ← → (arrow) keys, Start typing to see results or hit ESC to close, Jenny Zigrinos new hour special Jen-Z to premiere with Comedy Central, V3 Weekend: Roll Call @ SoWa, Tiny in JP, The Big Lebowski in Somerville, Creed III Review: Michael B. Jordan knocks em out, Small Town Murder plots return to the scene of the crime at The Wilbur, Operation Fortune: Ruse de Guerre Review: This movie: Pas bien. When I was a kid, we had a summer cottage in Onset in the 40s. Durgin-Park, a staple in Bostons Faneuil Hall since 1827, closed its doors on January 12, 2019. Dantes Inferno always a stop when leaving Thunder Mountain through Spring field Mass. Sadly, not all businesses have been able to reopen and some have . It did quite well in the 50s but later on less well and she was becoming older and she had others running it for her. God bless them for locating great places to eat, mostly from Yankee Magazine. Im sorry to hear that Durgin Park closed, it was a landmark for Boston and you could not make reservation even if you were the President of the United States. I can still make her salad! Receive the latest news and breaking updates, straight from our newsroom to your inbox. Try another? Does anyone remember the Scottish lion in Portsmouth NH? Well, its often not pleasant. 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. In the late 70s the Athens Olympia was a mainstay for lunch for my co-workers & I. Answer (1 of 9): The laws in Massachusetts require that bars stop serving alcohol at 2 am. Equally memorable were the Chadwicks birthday celebrations and since the whole thing worked on the honor system, it was pretty much always someones birthday. Baileys, both in Harvard Square and downtown, was a regular stop in my youth: grilled cheese, fish chowder, and cone-shaped scoops of ice cream in an old-style silver cup with handle. After a six-year run, Pupek retired on Christmas Eve of 2004. The Kings Rook in Marblehead kept me in great French Cream Cheese cake, fruit Frapps and Classical Music. Jacob Wirths in Downtown Boston, and Teccis in the North end. My dad always got finn Haddie we kids would pronounce it. 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. The waiters were excellent and wore suits or tuxedoes. I remember Anthonys Pier 4, but didnt go there very often. Extra stock was sold at low prices in the department store's lower level and Filene's Basement became hugely popular. Always good, Always fun. Now, lets not get confused with this historic watering hole: Were talking about the original location on East Berkeley Street. ! Liz White Welch, What now-closed restaurant do you miss the most?Were putting together a list of our readers favorite gonebut not, Posted by Boston.com onTuesday, August 8, 2017, Last call: What now-closed restaurant do you miss the most?Were (finally) putting together a list of our readers, Posted by Boston.com onWednesday, January 10, 2018. My first solo car ride when I picked up.2 friends and drove to Salem. I remember my mom and dad taking my sister and I to the Hilltop Steak House many times in my much younger years. ), Me. Mocha chip my all time favorite. Hilltop Steak House was founded in 1961 by a butcher named Frank Giuffrida, and it was popular from the start. Best meal evah! Sheila M. Hawes, Bishops in Lawrence. Founded in Boston by Eben Jordan and Benjamin Marsh in 1851, Jordan Marsh & Company was a pioneering department store that expanded throughout New England and beyond, becoming a popular anchor store as mall shopping took off in the 1950s and 1960s. Some Facebook comments have been lightly edited for spelling, grammar, and punctuation. We already have this email. Gilchrist's building is still standing, although the store itself closed in 1977. Theres probably some Harvard Business School study on why that is, but its often really disappointing for the customers. At fifty years old and counting, the Cask n Flagon has weathered all of the drastic changes surrounding it on Lansdowne Street. They sure do bring back many wonderful Family Celebration Memories. Not much changed in Eastham either !! 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. I lived in Hyannis in the late sixties and early seventies and one of my favorites was The Mayflower Restaurant! And if you were lucky after shopping Filenes basement and were good a trip to Baileys ice cream for a Sunday . The Pour House in the Back Bay has been sold after 34 years in business. And the Wurst House in Harvard Square. The Irish pub Lir on Boylston Street is . Keep an eye on Time Out Boston for all the latest dining news. 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. Today, a mammoth Barnes & Noble bookstore occupies the space where the restaurant once stood. Certainly iconic. Had our first date at Hilltop in 1983. It is so sad that they closed. Then on to the next one. I miss her and her restaurant. Both were on Main Street in Hyannis! I cant seem to find the name of a restaurant in osterville MA that served 2 pound baked stuffed lobsters in the 1970s. So sad it closed always wished it would open again. She also had framed photos on the wall of her with all the famous people who ate there. And the English Tea Room on Newbury Street! Still, alongside an impressive whiskey menu, theres the Dickens Punch to enjoy. Thankfully, many still survive throughout NE. In 1920, this shop started out as a humble dry goods store, but within a decade, it had changed direction to focus on women's clothing. I had Nancy Greenwood! That is one restaurant my husband and I really miss! Also the Magic Pan with their amazing crepes and Soups. 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. Miss that and my Mom a lot. One of the best fast food places near MGH. Went there many a Friday night with dear friends Helen and Gen Pelrine. The food was delicious. Anyone remember Custys all you can eat lobster buffet in Rhode Island? The Seventh Inn in Park Square which I believe was initially Sanae. Anyway, it was just outstanding. At that time most of us were in our twenties and had worked at a few other local places like The Last National Bank, the White Pillar, the Brownstone and fun bars like The Russian Lady and Mad Murphys, all great memories, still have best friends from those crazy years of youth! All great memories, but we STILL miss, and long for, the Green Ridge Turkey Farm. BTW Lafayette House and Red wing are still operational. Their Seafood Platter was stacked so high on the plate you thought it might tip over. This popular spot was especially well-known for its macaroons! One of my favorite places was Kens at Copley. Wow. Susan Buckley Withrow, Omg, my mom would take me and my brother there when we were little. They still had the great pizza and salad along with many more choices. And their 3 lb back stuffed was great. Apparently he was quite the kidder. That may be true, but the daily business of this grand old bar is to still serve drinks and food to an ever-changing clientele. Actually, I just looked it up and, indeed, they are still open and have great reviews! Johnsons is still there in Northwood, NH! One of our familys favorite restaurants. It offered fresh seafood and good value - although the average taxpayer was probably still taken aback to learn that Massachusetts governor Edward King spent $1,200 on Dini's lobster and crab salad sandwiches delivered to his office! My thoughts exactly. Dining rooms were named after places like Kansas City, Dodge City, and Sioux City. 11 Marshall St, (617) 367-0055 WARREN TAVERN, Charlestown Warren Tavern is the oldest tavern in Massachusetts and the most famous watering hole in the United States still in its original building and location. The restaurant was sol around 1983- it was never the same. 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. Any one know the name of this gem? Ah, yes, I remember it so well. If you had your elders with you, Felicia came around to your table to greet and talk with your elders, in her inimitable Italian way. We felt so grown up! Ive hit them all and have such fond memories. Pewter Pot, absolutely. Their Saturday Club salons counted Henry David Thoreau, Henry James and Dickens as guests. Though its a solid, year-round neighborhood drinking and dining spot, it turns into a complete madhouse on game days during baseball season. Today, that number has been cut to less than half. I was hoping someone would mention SANDYS at the entrance to Buzzards Bay on Cape Cod. The owner was a daughter of the people who owned Dock and Dine next door. The Warren Tavern has been in its current location on Pleasant Street (near the Bunker Hill Monument) since 1780, making it the oldest tavern in Massachusetts. There are old bars in Boston, and then there are really old bars in Boston. 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. The Toll House in Whitman Ma home of the Toll House cookie was our place of family gatherings until it burned down in 1984. Well, a number of local watering holes are surely up there, welcomingColonial rebel rousers as they helped organize The Revolutionand many of them still stand today, in defiance to the rapid development surrounding them. Going to the Pewter Pot in Brookline before my shift at the hospital. Following the 1877 deaths of Durgin and Park, Chandler and his heirs ran the restaurant until 1945. 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. 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. When I was a young art student, a treat was to go to one of Bostons Baileys locations for corn chowder and a sandwich. The best veal parmigiana! Prints & Photographs Division John Margolies/Library of Congress. None of the bars I've mentioned are still in business, and most of the city's . Went to Yokens when I first moved to North Hampton in the early 1960s. 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. To this day, Honisss broiled halibut has been the best I have ever eaten! Jack & Marions in Brookline and Fantasias in Cambridge. Commodore was great, as was the General Glover House in ? 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. Ahhh, Red Wing Diner. I wish someone would bring back another restaurant of the same caliber. I do remember that I enjoyed the food. I remember General Glovers popovers!! During its 137 years in business, this establishment was known for its elegance, history, and steak and lobster fare. 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. Felicias in the North End! I too miss The Town Lyne House. She always wore white with jet black hair and lots of gold jewellery, and had handsome young waiters! 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. Jimmys Harborside was a great place to dine in Boston. Cheers Faneuil Hall: The Faneuil Hall location's bar was a replica of the one that appeared on the set of the TV show. scoops of ice cream, carried to the table on a silver platter by multiple busboys, who would pretend to struggle with the weight. What a nice trip down memory lane! There was a Swedish Smorgasbord restaurant just off Washington St. in Downtown Boston and we went there alot in the 50s. This Boston-based chain was the creation of Cambridge native V.J. In a 2013 essay in The New Yorker, Poehler described the scene: Chadwicks was one of those fake old-timey restaurants. There were starched linen tablecloths and napkins. With the neon chicken sign waving you in with his wing.. Baileys ice cream in Wellesley and Belmont. Back in the day, this watering hole hosted prominent American patrons like Paul Revere, Benjamin Franklin and George Washington, so stopping by here for a beer is basically a history lesson. 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. Bids tavern in Norwich Connecticut fabulous place for sandwiches dollar beers the supreme grand slam I especially liked their cheeseburgers. [] Wed get a cooler and go to the butcher shop and load it up with steaks, chicken, and lots of goodies including the famous grapenut custard pudding! Bethany Fowler. 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