Wish I had pictures to post - Sorry! 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). They used to make the best cheeseburghers and fries and milkshakes in town. My aunt lived on LeJuene Rd behind the Lum's,. I'm thinking of you" - Pablo Iglesias Maurer, At the end of October 1959 in the basement of 39 Gerrard Street - an unexceptional and damp space that was once a sort of rest room for taxi drivers and an occasional tea bar - Ronnie Scott opened his first jazz club. Pembroke Pines, FL. LYNN- you MUST be talking about Marcella's in North Miami, 138 st. & Dixie Hwy. If you enjoy what we do, please consider becoming a patron with a recurring monthly subscription of your choosing. Thanks. Very nice collection for memory lane. My father worked as a waiter there when it was frequented by movie stars. Owned by a gentleman by the name of Gino Irvin or Irwin? 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. You might enjoy perusing those.. Report as inappropriate. I love these pics . Nostalgic favorites that have been around for decades have also closed their doors, including Van Dyke Caf, which had a 20-year run, and 23-year-old Maiko Sushi. Guest of 7-AUG-2016, can you tell us where Roger's Restaurant and Lounge and Peppermints Restaurant and Lounge were located? What a wonderful collection of images. 11 South Florida Food Halls, Markets, and Yards, Mapped, The Hottest New Restaurants in Miami, March 2023, 10 New Bars With Great Cocktails in Miami. This was in the early 50's. Along with Ronnie himself and his, "It is time for art to flow into the organisation of life." does anybody remember the restaurant that had a number of rooms, all decorated in completely different styles. Jeff has confirmed he meant to type COPA CITY and not Copy City night club on Dade Boulevard. I can remember these place as if I was there yesterday !!!!! Gallery - All Years - click to view An important part of growing up in the Miami area were the restaurants, drive-ins, bars, lounges, etc. I remember Sonny's Pizzeria and the heavenly pizza and Italian cuisine with the chef tossing the pizza dough in the large front window any time someone stopped to watch. Shot a UM student film at Tobacco Road in 1984. 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Also moved to Brevard Cty in the early 60;s but came back to help run the business until sold in 1986. Guest, glad you enjoyed the photos and the memories. I grew up in the Miami area (unincropated Dade County ,between N.Miami & Hialeah ).Many of these resturants hold special memories of my teen years (graduated Miami Central "72"), These images really remind us where we came from. They left, went and threw their paper routes and when they came back they saw police cars at the Royal Castle. Keep remembering more.. Figaro's on w. 49th stree Hialeah, my kids loved the old movies they showed, then came Farrels at Westland when it first opened, with that big dishpan "Zoo"about a 5 pound ice cream sundae and a spoon for as many as you liked. Dont forget Curleys Drive In at Lejeune & 25th worked there too.. How about Carole's Restaurant & Kai tiki Lounge on Lejeune & 9th street. There was a good little organic place called the Last Carrot in the Grove too. 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. Dean Martin's Restaurant Miami Dino's, on 79th St. Causeway in North Bay Village, opened in 1966 and closed in 1971, shortly after a lost-and-found ad offered: "$500 Reward. Bugs me to no end. Located on S. Dixie North of North Kendall Drive. . 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. Guest of 21-JAN-14, thank you for your comment regarding the Lum's but do you know what photo? No one ever mentions Hart's and no one seems to remember it??? 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. Some of the Miami restaurants I miss the most are Royal Castle, Howard Johnson's, The Shrimp Place, Jumbo's and all the kosher deli restaurants on the mainland and the Beach. Sure, I'd love to add it to the site. Any pic of that place? Bravo, Hi Linda, thank you for your comments and your memories. The constant influx of new cultures has created waves of trends in the regions food scene. Funny little window joint across from the Grove theatre on Grand Ave. Yum. We could fill up on that. Some places not mentioned and I am sorry that I do not have any pictures to contribute, only memories. Oh, and the Taurus. The landmark space still brings people in by the droves for its famous claws and sides. 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. Hes launched various incarnations of D. Rodriguez and De Rodriguez, first at the Astor Hotel and then the Bentley. Im hoping well start closing down a lot more of these bars. [Miami Herald, September 21, 1986]. : , : , 2022. Please attach it to an e-mail and send it to me at: OldMiamiMemories@gmail.com - thank you very much. They also had I believe a place in Hialeah, one on the 17th St Causeway in Ft Ld that I remember, and a place in the Grove on Bird Rd. Looking at food via the lens of history, you will note that in Miami it is wholly dependent on migratory patterns. View of people canoeing at Disney World - Orlando, Florida, 1971. "South Beach, 1974-1990: Photographs of a Jewish Community." Friday, October 27, through Sunday, April 1 . Did you know Joe Weiss of Joes Stone Crab actually discovered the stone crab? we used to go there for ice cream cones on friday night. Great times. I was stationed at a nike base in Carol City in 1968 . I only moved th Phoenix in early 1995. I received this request under another less-viewed gallery and I am reposting it here so more viewers can see it. At its pinnacle in the 1970s, Burger Chef had 1,200 locations and was a thriving competitor of McDonald's. And for kids, in particular, Burger Chef was the top choice: It was the first fast-food chain to include toys with its kids' meals. Also - I remember Black Caesar's Forge (somewhere in the Gables?) With an economy about to go off the cliff, real estate owners and other businesses started targeting retirees. Haven't been back since I know things have changed since 87.. Wasn't the Granada Restaurant on S.W. Does anyone remember Roy's Ribs in Coconut Grove and The Famous Restaurant on Miami Beach ? And George's Chicken Restaurant where, if George liked you, he would take you on a tour of his "secret" kitchen. Freedom Tower also illustrates of the changing face of Miami where retirees were being lured in at all costs. Great memories for a kid from Minnesota. I would love to see it, or know where to look for it. 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. The original spot was launched in the 1950s, and the chain grew based on its popular beer-steamed hot dogs, fried seafood, and frosted glass beers. was Dixie. But by the 1970s, it had been overrun by drug dealers and was subsequently destroyed. I would love to find a photo of it to show him if there are any. I also wondered if anyone remembers the famous candy store near The Pantry that used to sell hand dipped chocolate fruits. I'd like to add them to the list of restaurants that are gone but need just a little more information. Miami Beach Florida. A free standing rectangular building, one small bar, the other larger. I would love to see a picture of that place. The area generated 40 times more unreported cash than the rest of the country an astonishing figure! 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. Also, used to love Mike Gordon's Seafood Restaurant on the 79th Causeway. There was an A&W Rootbeer stand on the corner of US1 and SW 141 St. just north of perrine. Brenda Fertig Are you the Don Boyd from NMSH? Sometimes both. One was I believe called Nine West or a similar name. Tyler's last restaurant was on Bird Road around 112 Ave. - in the Concord Shopping Plaza. You can also click on the yellow colored >>Memories of Old Hialeah, Old Miami and Old South Florida Photo Galleries << at top of any page to get back to the main oldies page to search other galleries. Post-war vacationers flocked to its beautiful beaches lined with pastel art-deco architecture. We later built a house on the lake. 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. Last year law enforcement officials seized 3.2 million Ibs. I have been searching for but so far have not been able to find a photo of HOT SHOPPES. Went to the Edison Center moives every Saturday. Still have the menu from there Went on to Jackson Memorial Hospital School of Nursing. Never found anything close. 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. Also, Roney Pub, Rascal, Wolfies. 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. Worse still, Miami Beach mayor Alex Daoud got busted on so many criminal counts that he faced 528 years in prison! Founded by the Perlman family, Lum's became popular among college students, says The South Florida Sun-Sentinel. Does anyone know if they ever had table service outside (on the "Sidewalk")? Reviews on Historic Restaurants in Miami, FL - Old's Havana Cuban Bar & Cocina, Sala'o Cuban Restaurant & Bar, Havana 1957 Cuban Cuisine - Espanola Way, Joe's Stone Crab, Broken Shaker - Miami, Toro Toro, Peacock Garden, Twenty Seven Restaurant & Bar, Versailles, The Surf Club Restaurant 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. Charlie B - What about Paly's Big Wheel Drive-in Rest..? At the moment, Bade County police have a stash of 162,000 Ibs. Lila Nikla. I have a couple photos but they are inside shots and dont show much. The Snackery was open 24 hours a day and always busy. On one hand we have the nations retirees going to live out their final days, and on the other we have a drug war zone yielding unprecedented violence. I could have sworn that it faced east, but the streets arent structured that way, with facades. I remember the Royal Castle on 22nd Av. My dad had a grocery store, Quality Market, just a few blocks up the street, on 7th Av and 15th St. What a wonderful website. I am trying to find the name of a restaurant that used to serve the best garlic rolls. I only moved here in 1945 or there abouts. Does anyone remember the name? The Flashbak Shop Is Open & Selling All Good Things, "Miami Beach is where neon goes to die" - Lenny Bruce. Warren, unfortunately not yet or it would be on the site. I do believe the Melting Pot was originally a Tony Roma's location. Tempe History Museum . Would appreciate any help I could get. Old Florida. It's not your eyesight, those restaurants are not there but hopefully someday they will be. thanks for the memories. Live music lovers have been flocking to this pub since 1979. Does any one remember? I was looking for a good meal before arriving at the stadium (I can only eat so many hot dogs). So many publications, including Wiremag, The Food-E, and Think Magazine, have written about 3030 Ocean. My mother used to own the 'Stampede Bar' on SW 67 ave and 21stanyone remember Leons or Frasers Barboth on SW 8th st? 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. any images of The Pieces of Eight Lounge on SW 8th Street and 49th Avenue would be greatly appreciated. Right near Chippys, 2 doors west or so. The decade was the gateway to the present in many ways. Serving up its famous half baked pizzas on Bird Road for more than 55 years, its pizza has grown such a fan base that it is now delivered around the country to those craving a half baked pie. Got sick on the ride that had two bullet-like capsules. Its only a matter of time before we see where that leads. and Coral Way or The Pub Restaurant or Sambo's on Douglas Rd. Then in 1921 his small stand on Miami Beach began to sell them and the rest is history. Wendy Schwartz(started) and his son Barry still run the business. This 40-year-old Cuban diner serves up classic Cuban comfort food in Westchester. It reminds me of Miami long ago. 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