Sure, I'd love to add it to the site. Carol K. it sounds like you grew up in that neighborhood. This unique hot dog joint was known for steaming its dogs in beer - it was kid-friendly; don't worry! I had Lobster ala Newberg there the night I got my driver's license down in Sunnyland Shopping Center. Glad to see the pictures. I loved the picture of Paley's Big Wheel. 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? My dad knew the owners from the restaurant they had in the garment district in N.Y. We went there all the time. I always remember that as a very busy place. That was the funkiest.although I remember the Last Lums ever was in Miami Beach. Thank you very much for your contributions. It was a strip joint and the kids, boys, would try to look in the always open door. I don't remember if it was even air conditioned, nobody cared, it was good. ( 1940's- 50's) I beleive it was on the corner of Alhambra & Aragon Ave. His parents came from Cuba in 1955, before the Revolution, and moved to Miami when he was 14. Jim Goodwin, do we have any pictures of TOBY'S CAFETERIA on NW 54th St ????????????????????? Old Miami Restaurant Buildings Part 1 The Burger Beast : ), Thanks for putting on your sight the Lighthouse Restaurant which was owned by my. Founded by the Perlman family, Lum's became popular among college students, says The South Florida Sun-Sentinel. 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. Dave Conger I grew up in this area. Miami in the 1970s and 80s: A Look at the Magic City's - Flashbak Just north of 36h St. on Kenmore or Sheridan, near Okeechobee. Worse still, Miami Beach mayor Alex Daoud got busted on so many criminal counts that he faced 528 years in prison! Miami Area RESTAURANTS, Drive-Ins, Bars, Lounges, Liquor Stores, Clubs, Strip Joints, etc. Lynn J. It turns out the place was being held up when they walked in and they were served by one of the robbers!! Great trip through memory lane I started working at Lums in the Grove in 1977. A 24 hr a day delight. Same structure. Jeff has confirmed he meant to type COPA CITY and not Copy City night club on Dade Boulevard. 19565 Biscayne Blvd #938, Aventura, FL 33180. I believe it was off the 79th Street causway. 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. The area generated 40 times more unreported cash than the rest of the country an astonishing figure! Does anyone remember "Papa Nick's Italian-American Restaurant in Perrine? 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 . The oldest bar in Coral Gables, established in 1946, this place has something for everyone. Question. Charles, welcome and thank you for posting. . What a fantastic site! I went there many times on my way to Miami Stadium to watch the Miami Orioles play in the Florida State League. You could order family style meal with fresh baked pies included in the family deal. I presume it was you who mentioned the one at 125th and 7th Avenue and I responded that there are two photos of it taken last month at the bottom of the above gallery of photos. Hank Hagmann's Pal's restaurants were hugely popular in South Florida. Would love to see a picture of the place. The old sign looked 60s/70s, and at one point had a small waterfall, so it must have been The Cascade for a few decades. Pin on Miami, Florida to me in the 1970's - Pinterest Hoffman's Cafeteria owned by Mr. Beck with the best Mac & Cheese in the world. Segregation was very evident in those days and blacks were forced to order from a window and eat on benches outside the restaurant. Best onion rings in the world! I do not see it listed, it is now a day care center!! Hello Don,'I remember many of the restaurants. The Quinty's Italian restaurant at Hook Square that you mentioned was owned by the dad of two of my buddies (Quentin "Pete" and Eddie Ciolfi) in the late 50's and their mom Agnes is still alive and kicking up in the Titusville area. I was hoping someone besides myself remembered Leonard's La Pena on Bird Road. In 1956, it was welcomed in Miami Beach, per Florida Backroads Travel. 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. and the Copper Tone Girl was my favorite! Miami was a thriving tourist destination throughout the sixties, with Jackie Gleason moving his shows to the Magic City, calling it the sun and fun capital of the world on camera each week. Mike, there was an amusement park on the south side of 79th Street and west of 27th Avenue called Funland and I'm seeking photos of it. A small chain in a few states. I cannot now remember the name of the place they has on 17th St in Ft Ld, the building is gone now. [1950 Photo of Bass Museum of Art Courtesy of Florida Memory]. Post-war vacationers flocked to its beautiful beaches lined with pastel art-deco architecture. Sambo's Restaurants: The diner chain's story - Click Americana In the area of 21 Street and Collins you had another Wolfies, Chandlers next door and the famous Ember's known forf their salad dressing. It's just a different style now.". 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! A native, here since 1927. Thanks for your responses. Miami New Times Westword Coupons Captain . Does anyone remember the first donut shop in Miami? By the late '70s, though, the company had been sold. When I had to work at my dad's furniture factory on Saturdays in the early 50s, he would always take me there for lunch. called 27 Birds which may still be there, and possibly the place mentioned here called One South towards Kendall. In the 1970s the restaurant industry and the custom of eating in restaurants grew rapidly. Miami Nostalgia 60s, 70s & 80s - Pinterest 1 Point Upvote Downvote Any pic of that place? Hi Joseph, the Sorrento is only missing because I haven't come across any photos of it yet. Along with Ronnie himself and his, "It is time for art to flow into the organisation of life." 18th Ave. it was great. Does anyone remember The Merry-Go-Round Restaurant across US I from UM? What a great Site !! It all started with the Bahamians of pre-pioneer South Florida, then continued though the days of development between the 1900s and 1930s, followed by an influx of new residents after World War II, who were looking for Americanized versions of international foods like Chinese and Italian. 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. 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. Also, big fans of Santacroce's, Sorrento, Red Diamond Inn, Piccolo, and the Famous. Guest of 13-Apr-2013: I'd love to see one also and be able to post it on here. Keep up the good work, love ya ! 736 reviews. My sister and I loved the big thing of pickles and kraut on the table. James McLamore and David Edgerton would eventually take over the company and shorten the name to Burger King. I was hoping that one of our viewers would see your comments and respond with some information about the restaurant. Hialeah Florida. 1970 to 1999 Miami Area Historical Photos Gallery - PBase 27th Ave and 88th St. next to the Dairy Queen. Smile. Edison seniors often ate hot dog and hamburger lunches at the bar's adjoining dining area. Jack: thank you for your offer. I have just been told of your site. He also helped launch OLA, first on Biscayne Boulevard, then in the Savoy Hotel, before making its last stop at the Sanctuary Hotel. I had a friend that was a waitress there and went many times. I also wondered if anyone remembers the famous candy store near The Pantry that used to sell hand dipped chocolate fruits. I love your site. I somehow remember it being close to the Miami address. Let's hear it for Jack Perry's Sidewalk Cafe on Okee & 17th in Hialeah. I would especially like to add the South Pacific and Jahns in the Gables because of fond high school memories at both of them. I wish I could remember. No, not the North Miami Don Boyd though you are the second person to ask me recently. This classic restaurant on Miami Beach has seen many reincarnations since originally opening as a forge for Miamis elite in the 1920s. BURGER KING. I KNOW that it was west of Ponce, east of Le Jeune, north of Miracle Mile, and pretty sure south of Alhambra. So many publications, including Wiremag, The Food-E, and Think Magazine, have written about 3030 Ocean. Palmetto High 1964. The Past Lives of Tempe's Bars and Restaurants How about the Clover Club on Biscayne Blvd.NW 3rd St. 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. Even more famous than its clandestine dealings was itsprime ribnight on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The one in Plantation closed as well but there's a Beverly Hills Cafe in Miami Lakes still. a high school era friend turned me on to the site, what a cool ideait sure triggered some stuff! Can you provide the link to the photo or the year group? We could watch airplanes take off from Miami Intl Airport from her backyard. a lot of famous fighters would come in for that 5 AM breakfast. View of people canoeing at Disney World - Orlando, Florida, 1971. But what has kept it going for over 50 years isnt its cheap beer (which we admit is a nice bonus) but its grilled burgers and wings that have won numerous accolades over the many decades. And, what about the long, long soda fountain counter at Breeding's Drug Store also tucked in along that University stretch back then? I would love to see a picture of that place. It seemed that all connections with its former glory days were being destroyed. the architects that were hired to renovate the museum in the late 1970's when French President Valery. 2145 reviews. There was an A&W Rootbeer stand on the corner of US1 and SW 141 St. just north of perrine. Anyone remember Cookie's on the Mile? 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. Oh! 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. We will celebrate our 50th wedding anniversary in June of this year. Perhaps someday someone who knows something will respond with more information. Thank you for your comments/memories. Don, anyone remember the Loffler's Bros resturant in Coral Gables. Drop me a line at OldMiamiMemories@gmail.com. And you can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. God I miss the old Royal Castles.used to practically live in them at the one in Coral gables and another on US 1 and 27th ave. You could fill a bag for 15 cents per burger and same for fries and get a birch beer to go..they were nickle at one timeand who can forget the bowls of chili and those great to order fried eggs bacon grits and toast. Vintage Florida. I would walk right past it every day going to Little River Elementary School. A very good fast-food Oriental restaurant off 79th St. dr. jeffrey comanor. THAT's where little kids learned what "gourmet" wasand romance, too, I guess! 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. Whatever Happened To Lum's Restaurant? - Mashed.com There was always smoke billowing out of the chimney and the food was fantastic. 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). I also thought it might be the Trocedero because I am not convinced it was Italian, I only remember that it had unusual and awesome garlic rolls. Thank you for the memories! Does anyone remember the Snackery and the motel behind it? Guest (Norman Rose), it's funny that you asked that question because I ran across a 1960 ad for New England Oyster House today and in the ad they list Loffler Brothers Oyster House. Cruzing Hot Shoppes on Dixie Highway in my 56 Ford called Thunder Road; new we would score every night but never did. It later bacame known as Little JP'S. St. Petersburg. My father owned and operated it from 1947 to 1958.