Famous in its day: Wolfie's | Restaurant-ing through history Hopefully one will turn up someday because a lot of people loved the Yorkshire Inn. 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. Founded by the Perlman family, Lum's became popular among college students, says The South Florida Sun-Sentinel. 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. If the decline of Tommys Deck Bar was a sad sign of the times, then Miamis South Beach Pier was even more so. What started as a small 20-seat restaurant in 1974 on Miamis Calle Ocho has grown to a 100-seat staple in the area. Thank You for all the memories. Everything was cooked in heavy cast iron skillets as it should be. Also, you have a picture of Betty's Restaurant and Betty's Restaurant and Lobo Lounge on 14th Street and Biscayne Blvd. dr. jeffrey comanor. Report as inappropriate. No one ever mentions Hart's and no one seems to remember it??? I live right in back of it in a new apartment complex and run by Mrs, Mack. Let's hear it for Jack Perry's Sidewalk Cafe on Okee & 17th in Hialeah. Historic restaurants in Florida: 8 spots for a meal & story 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. also one in Hialeah. It was really small, and had a U-shaped counter. The one you mention at 79th and Miami Avenue is not in here, only because no one has sent one in and I've been unable to find one. That was at the old Steven's market on Red Rd near US1. Old Florida. If you would like a photo for the gallery, I have several. I've been trying to find a picture of the A & W Root Beer stand on South Dixie Highway and 141st Street, Miami. (I only know it existed, because 71st Ave doesn't have an updated GoogleStreetView shot.). 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. My husband Doug and I graduated from No. RARE VINTAGE LUAU RESTAURANT TIKI POLYNESIAN 1960s 1970s GLASS, MIAMI Rhonda, Chuck, friends: As the author of LOST RESTAURANTS OF MIAMI and 32 other books about the history of Florida, including 6 1/2 Miami Beach, having had Wolfie as one . It was on NW 36th street across from I think More Park. Question. La Piata has since relocated to Seventh Avenue and Camelback Road, in the former Mary Coyle Ol' Fashion Ice Cream place. I only moved here in 1945 or there abouts. There was a really nice restaurant on 79th street and 27th avenue, what was the name of it? 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. He may have grown up in New York, but the Godfather of Nuevo Latino Cuisine has a spirit that is all Cuban. I can only add what I can find or what people send me. someone would tell a joke and then someone else would tell one and on and on. I was hoping to see a photo of "Frankie's Pizza" which was on the corner of Bird Road and 92Ave. 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. 8th Street - just a little drive-up place, as I remember, but such great, sloppy, luscious beef barbrcue sandwiches. There used to be a fair ground on 27th ave/79st around 1957 behind Lums. Great memories - I lived in Miami from 1948 to 2000 - graduated from Miami High ('60) Miami Dade Junior College (it was called then) first graduating class in '62 and UofM - so I remember all of the places you mentioned - didn't see a few that I remember - The Luau on 79th St. Causeway or Tony's Fish Market (also on the 79th St. Causeway), The South Pacific in Broward, Jahn's Ice Cream Shoppe in Coral Gables (on the Mile) I'm sorry if these are there - my eyesight is not as good as it used to be!!! The Past Lives of Tempe's Bars and Restaurants In the 1970s the restaurant industry and the custom of eating in restaurants grew rapidly. Foxs officially opened in 1946 as a sandwich shop and liquor store, though over the years it evolved into a full-service restaurant with a venerable bar. It had delicious and large portions of Greek specialties and also wonderful prime ribs that hung off the edges of dinner plates. From the Miami Herald: I cant think of a city with a worse track record of preservation. Tom. 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. 736 reviews. By the late '70s, though, the company had been sold. In the 1970s mobster Meyer Lansky, pursuing the simple life of a philosophical, Chevrolet-driving, book-borrowing library patron, was often spotted noshing in Wolfie's. . Photos of '70s and '80s South Beach at HistoryMiami - Miami New Times Mac's Club Deuce Bars South Beach The late Mac Klein bought "The Deuce" in 1963, adding his name to the now iconic Miami Beach marquee of what was previously Club Deuce, which opened in 1926.. Welcome Jeanne and Mary Ann and thank you for posting your comments and memories. 18th Ave. Thank you for a great site. St. Petersburg. The Car Hop Drive-in was located on the corner of Flagler St. and Red Road. Pumpernik's Restaurant on Miami Beach Marcella's Italian Restaurant in North Miami and later Hollywood - great ads on late night TV in the early 70's . Shot a UM student film at Tobacco Road in 1984. How about the Hot Shoppes where the Gables kids with the ticked out rides hung out? 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??? 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). . The restaurant has been around for over 35 years and has menu filled with classic Spanish and Cuban dishes. Then in 1921 his small stand on Miami Beach began to sell them and the rest is history. I love all th pictures. 25 Amazing Vintage Photos of South Florida In The 1970s - OnlyInYourState I have just spent the past two hours going down memory lane. Does anyone remember a circus themed resaraunt back in the mid to late '60s? What Miami looked like in the 1990s Through Fascinating Photos - Bygonely Don. I did a brief search and did not find what you are referring to. PS Contact me at my email address. James McLamore and David Edgerton would eventually take over the company and shorten the name to Burger King. 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. Open in Google Maps Foursquare. 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. The show had a significantly positive impact on the citys image, and it was well on its way to restoration due to a number of factors beyond Miami Vice an economic upturn, better (less corrupt) law enforcement, a decline in the cocaine wars, Versace and a massive migration of the gay community. (305) 974-2626. Don thank you so much for putting my photos on your site. Burger King was founded as Insta Burger King way back in 1953. What a great Site !! Howard, I remember Valenti's on NW 7th Ave quite well. 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. was Dixie. Here we find the youth rallying for Nixon and his VP running mate, Spiro Agnew. Located in an alleyway off US1 in Pinecrest, Keg South is the epitome of a dive bar. South Florida. They didn't recognize him and when they asked for hot chocolates he didn't seem to know what to do or where things were. Thanks for pointing out the Hasta and Red Coach. my error. 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. Picciolo's outside patio where you had to grab your dinner and run inside laughing several times during your meal because of sudden rain. I would love to find a photo of it to show him if there are any. I ate many "All You Can Eat" Shrimp dinners there but I left Miami in 1970 so it might have moved by '72. Gallery - All Years - click to view An important part of growing up in the Miami area were the restaurants, drive-ins, bars, lounges, etc. Thanks for a great site.. "Guest" and Miami High Stingaree. 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. Marcellas garlic rolls will be in my memory until the day I die. Wow. 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The second BK location in Miami was open from 1955 to the early 1970s. However, that growth coupled with a new real estate boom also has led to historic places closing, making way for newer and edgier concepts. Wow, what memories. LYNN- you MUST be talking about Marcella's in North Miami, 138 st. & Dixie Hwy. But there was a silver lining to this story. I would love to have a Royal Castle coffee mug for my collection. But then something happened in the seventies, and tourism plummeted. i once did a radio show from there back in rhe folk song days of college. Jack: thank you for your offer. I do remember the Circus themed berger place in Coral Gables on a street that ran perpendicular to Miracle Mile. Your friend may be correct but without a photo I can't verify it. During the week it serves up plenty of bar food and cheap drinks and on the weekends you can find the UM crowd dancing away to live music. Miamis food scene continues to grow inprestige and influence, and its pushing the limits for better quality food, better quality palates and better expectations from localconsumers. I am too buried with photo work and family stuff to be a researcher of old information for viewers of this site. 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! love this site-found it while doing research for a nostalgia visit to my hometown of miami springs -i was looking to see if pumpernick's in south miami was still open-boo hoo-but i will always have my fond memories of gracies italian with its great garlic knots and the donut holes my dad would bring home when he got off duty from the coral gables fire deparment from gracies delicatessen in miami springs-and lord how did i suvive riding my bike all over, all the way up to 49th street in hialeah. The images of Hialeah dining and drinking establishments are in the Hialeah Gallery. Miami in the 1970s and 80s: A Look at the Magic City's Turbulent Years "Miami Beach is where neon goes to die" - Lenny Bruce 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. Thank you whomever. He honed his style and in the process became part of the Mango Gang. We moved to Starke, Fl. I'll change the information and paste your response in the right place. Mom and dad graduated in 61 from Hialeah High. 19565 Biscayne Blvd #938, Aventura, FL 33180. Miami in the 1970s and 80s: A Look at the Magic City's - Flashbak Does anyone remember Leonard's LaPena? anyhoo, thanks again, really fun. In the 70's that was a new concept. I don't think they had a/c. 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. 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 Porfirios, Pi Pizzeria, Campania (sister restaurant to veteran Sardiania), Teds at YoungArts, and Gastropod in Aventura Mall, as well as well-known locations like Khong River House, Oolite, Ticety Tea, and Serendipity 3. Yes, As soon as I get situated I will get the menu to you! Albeit a short stint. I had a friend that was a waitress there and went many times. I almost didn't have room for their banana pudding, but I always forced myself. I had an apartment right across the street from the stable side of Hileah race track. Smile. These 1980s Restaurants Didn't Stand the Test of Time - Eat This Not That To Linda Altman: I believe the shrimp restaurant you are thinking about was "The Shrimp 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. 8/29/17: in order to reduce the number of photos on this page, and in an effort to organize restaurants better, I have created separate galleries for certain specific restaurants and those galleries are now at the top of this page followed by the regular page which has the huge variety of independent restaurants/bars/etc. auditorium? Tempe History Museum . If you're on the Key and don't go there you've missed some of the best pizza ever. Vintage 1970s Restaurants - 135 For Sale on 1stDibs The National Airlines campaign (famous for its new Fly Me slogan) beckoned folks to the city, You hear birds sing. Expect items like Pan Con Bistec, Flan and Cafecitos at throwback (read: inexpensive) prices. It's not your eyesight, those restaurants are not there but hopefully someday they will be. It was on Bird Road near 80 avenue? Crowded beach scene of people and automobiles - Jacksonville, Florida, 1973. Don, a friend just told me on Facebook that the Hasta Restaurant on Douglas Rd was what used to be the Douglas Rd Coffeehouse in the 1960s. All great memories of my old neighborhood. Very popular at the time. Also, anyone remember the Red Barn by the tracks that divided Hialeah and Miami, on 79th St? I was looking for a good meal before arriving at the stadium (I can only eat so many hot dogs). 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. Go to the Hialeah Park gallery for more information on the track. Wonderful trip back in time. Glad to see the pictures. Check out our 1970s miami style selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces from our shops. Thats one of the interesting things about Miamis transitory nature. I used to spend winters as a little girl at my grandparents'vacation home (lucky kid, huh!) I had just returned from 14 months overseas and thought I'd found heaven. What a great place it was to sit and watch all our friends "cruise" by!! Those pictures are great. Don. I think we ate there every meal for a few years - 70 - 72 or so. So many memoriesso much GOOD food! South Beach had earned such a horrible reputation that it almost changed its name to Oceanside. Also moved to Brevard Cty in the early 60;s but came back to help run the business until sold in 1986. A native, here since 1927. Jeff has confirmed he meant to type COPA CITY and not Copy City night club on Dade Boulevard. called 27 Birds which may still be there, and possibly the place mentioned here called One South towards Kendall. Most, if not all, of Miamis 250 banks have drug money in their accounts. 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. At 7140 SW 8th Street (at 71st Ave) there was a building last summer, called The Cascade Restaurant & Lounge (as seen via GoogleStreetView). By submitting your email, you agree to our. I've been eating there since they opened. Keep up the good work, love ya ! Which, ironically, has never been a hotel. Please contact me at OldMiamiMemories@gmail.com and we'll arrange to get a photo or two or three up on the site. My mother used to own the 'Stampede Bar' on SW 67 ave and 21stanyone remember Leons or Frasers Barboth on SW 8th st? We don't want to rely on ads to bring you the best of visual culture. His menus are Cuban-centric with some twists and turns along the way. Oh, and the Taurus. This is great! But someday someone will do it and they will be posted. In the end, Foxs fell prey to one of the scourges faced by everyone in Miami skyrocketing property values. They left, went and threw their paper routes and when they came back they saw police cars at the Royal Castle. Shop our vintage 1970s restaurants selection from top sellers and makers around the world. You are correct. With Vietnam chanting protesters, RNC cars surrounded and windows shattered, the Republicans felt terrorized and unsafe. I loved both the Chesapeake before it became part of the New England Oyster House chain and Mike Gordon's. THAT's where little kids learned what "gourmet" wasand romance, too, I guess! I used to hang out with my buddy Larry Stang (a local singer-guitarist) when he did gigs in Sunny Isles back in the mid-to-late 70s. Does anyone remember the name? 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. For great art and culture delivered to your door, visit our shop. Gleason and his sun and fun capital of the world in 1968. 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. . Thanks for the memories. And at least four banks, according to law enforcement officials, are controlled by drug dealers. 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. A small chain in a few states. But throughout its several owners and even a fire, it still has remained a go-to spot for Miamians to get their bbq on. Across from the Royal Castle on 95th Street was a Georgia Pan Fried Chicken. Great times. Maybe some day we'll luck out and get a photo of it up on the site for others to remember. I kept looking for a picture of Watsons Restaurant on NE 2 Ave. in Little River. But there were, of course, two sides in this conflict. a lot of famous fighters would come in for that 5 AM breakfast. Does anyone else remember Bill's Barbecue on S.W. It is mentioned in comments in other galleries. 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. 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. Aside from one location in Nebraska that closed in 2017, all other Lum's had closed by 1983. Charles, welcome and thank you for posting. Tyler's last restaurant was on Bird Road around 112 Ave. - in the Concord Shopping Plaza. Thats when the cooking magic began. Don't forget Sir Pizza on Key Biscayne. 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). I know there was a restaurant there which later became Beefsteak Charlie's. Thank you for the memories! Still unable to find one. They later opened the Chesapeake Seafood, Gaye, yes I can fully understand your embarrassment at Billy's! Lila Nikla. Sometimes both. Congrats on your retirement too and your move to Vero. Just north of 36h St. on Kenmore or Sheridan, near Okeechobee. Cannot remember the exact address, but there were lots of Puritan places around to get hot fudge sundaes. In 1954, it was franchised to a couple of fellas from Miami franchised the brand in Miami. Sad that the TWO BEST SPOTS for the North end crowd weren't mentioned - LARRY'S on NW 79th Street, and best of all, the MAJORETTE DRIVE-IN on NW 79th Street, which brings back a lot of memories for a lot of people. 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 . Miami Area RESTAURANTS, Drive-Ins, Bars, Lounges, Liquor Stores, Clubs, Strip Joints, etc. Here now is a nostalgic look at two legends from Miami's history. and if there are any real old timers here, you will remember the "Red Barn" located on NW 79th street just before the tracks going into Hialeah. I want to keep Hialeah separate since I grew up there and it's a different world, haha. 25 Old-School Miami Restaurants, Bars and Markets Still Worth Visiting So many publications, including Wiremag, The Food-E, and Think Magazine, have written about 3030 Ocean. Dad used to build and race dune buggies near PSN/Indian Mound and the Everglades. Does anyone remember the Snackery and the motel behind it? Remember these long-lost South Florida restaurants? See the photos in the 1960 time frame in this gallery: Does anybody have a photo or anything from "The Varsity Inn" club on Dixie Hwy at U of M? Googie . Last year law enforcement officials seized 3.2 million Ibs. Does anyone remember Brussard's Restaurant on Miami Beach? 16 Beloved Restaurants Only '70s Kids Will Remember When someone sends me one I will gladly put it up on the site. You can also support us by signing up to our Mailing List. 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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! Bugs me to no end. "South Beach, 1974-1990: Photographs of a Jewish Community." Friday, October 27, through Sunday, April 1 . Guest of 13-Apr-2013: I'd love to see one also and be able to post it on here. Great restaurant to go for celebrations. By December, the building is gone (sign says restaurant moved to 8872 Coral Way, in what looks like a revamped 40s/50s strip center). When you ask someone about Cuban food in Miami, this restaurant will probably top their list. I might be trying to find a needle in a haystack. 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. Hamburger Circus 300 block of Miracle mile, It was called Hamburger Circus and originally it was in the 300 block(south side) and later moved to Ponce, one block south of Miracle mile one the East side next to the alley. My father owned and operated it from 1947 to 1958. Top 10 Best "Historic Restaurants" in Miami, FL - Yelp Lounge on South Dixie HWY? . Thanks. We will celebrate our 50th wedding anniversary in June of this year. It seemed that all connections with its former glory days were being destroyed. The newspaper left in 1957, and the building was used by the federal government to take in Cuban refugees to provide medical treatment and process documentation. I noticed that recently the building has been converted into a Fuddrucker's. Dianne, the name of the drive-in was the "Frank 'n Bun" and it was there until at least 1960 because aerial photos of the new Northside Shopping Center show it still there. 18 Iconic Hispanic Restaurants In Miami - Miami - The Infatuation Worse still, Miami Beach mayor Alex Daoud got busted on so many criminal counts that he faced 528 years in prison! Remember a little ice cream parlor on Flagler St, I think it was called Puritan. Segregation was very evident in those days and blacks were forced to order from a window and eat on benches outside the restaurant. 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. I could have sworn that it faced east, but the streets arent structured that way, with facades. Does anyone have a picture of the Plantation restaurant or remember the hobby shop where they raced the big slot cars? Great Steaks and rosin backed potatoes. Thank you for such wonderful Memories. Owned by a gentleman by the name of Gino Irvin or Irwin? Vintage Florida. Does anyone remember the Majorette Drive In? Even when he fell in love - and that was frequently - he was never submerged by disappointment. Serving up BBQ to Miami for 65 years, this outpost has seen its fair share of change.