Dj vu! But the man who had been behind those delicious muffins for more than 30 years, baker John Pupek, wasnt ready to let go. Loved them both in the 70s-90s. Post 390: One of the Back Bay's most popular spots for expense account dining and corporate gatherings has turned off its fireplace for good. When it was not busy we could just sit up there for hours. Bell in Hand is located at 45 Union Street, Boston, MA 02108. Does anyone else have memories to share of SANDYS? This restaurant dished up Polynesian food between 1961 and 2000. Its owners boast that their taproom has the oldest hand carved bar in America, and it's wherethe first draft beer pump in Boston was installed. It should be noted, also, that were not really lamenting here, just pointing out that interesting stuff has happened in places you wouldnt think to look because of natural change. Both great black Forrest German restaurants with Bier Steins galore!! Everyone treated like family. I believe they are still open and that the address is in Walpole, just north of Foxborough. All different kinds. If you asked, they also sold their squat red-on-clear Bel-Aire water glasses that the waitress brought before taking our orders. I go every year when visiting Bow Lake! I agree, always looked forward to the one before you crossed the bridge to the cape. When I was a young art student, a treat was to go to one of Bostons Baileys locations for corn chowder and a sandwich. From General Electric building over the site of The Channel in Fort Point to the inconspicuous Allston location of early-80s post-punk comet Underground, so much of Bostons musical history is hiding in plain site. They offer full lunch and dinner menus and at night they have live music and DJs every night of the week. You get an all-you-can-eat salad bar for one reasonable price. My parents found the restaurant when my dad bought a slice of the Countesss Dobos Tort. For a few months around 1967, Crosstown Bus filled a second-floor space of the 139-year-old Warren Building, a now inauspicious apartment and commercial building we pass by each day stuck in . This week, Old Sully's was boarded up on Union Street, and many reports in the Town and out of the Town suggested that the bar had finally closed for good. Also, their clam chowder was also delicious. We always got a turkey club sandwich and iced tea. We felt so grown up! Dorry ONeill, Oh Dinis!!!!! Brighams quickly outgrew its mom-and-pop roots. 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. Had many special occasion dinners at Benjamins with the family. Comments as wonderful as article. The Pour House in the Back Bay has been sold after 34 years in business. I do remember that I enjoyed the food. I have great memories of The Town Lyne House. Fried Clam stand on Route 1 in York (? The Toll House in Whitman Ma home of the Toll House cookie was our place of family gatherings until it burned down in 1984. My mothers favorite uncle, Henry Meyer (who died when I was 3 mos old), worked there as a bartender for many years back in the 40s. Anyone remember La Picolla Venezia in the North End when it was on Salem Street? The omissions are almost criminal: Chadwicks (Lexington), the Ground Round (various locations), the original Jamess Gate (Jamaica Plain, Boston), Jimmys Harborside (Boston), Locke-Ober (Boston), Pewter Pot (various locations), The Pillar House (Newton), Vinny Testas (various locations), the Wursthaus (Cambridge), and York Steak House (various locations). Great memories. The 240-capacity Allston bar was an unofficial feeder for larger clubs like the Middle East and the Paradise. Then on to the next one. Brighams was up the street from.my house in Lynn, wed go for our birthdays. The Seawitch Restaurant & Shop on Route 1 Gone, Bel-Aire Diner, Route One North, in Danvers, MA. The following is a list of the oldest bars in Boston: Green Dragon Tavern: 1712 Address: Union Street The Green Dragon Tavern was a public house on Union Street that has since been demolished. They were old fashioned and comforting on a cold day. Fenmore Grill: Situated a long foul ball from Fenway Park, the Hotel Buckminster and its in-house Fenmore Grill have both shuttered. No matter which one you went to you would always end up seeing someone you knew. However, the flagship location in Boston closed for good in 1978. By 5PM every day there was a line a mile long to get in. That was also my introduction to Greek food. Always packed, always outstanding. Hugos Cohasset. How they used to flock to Anthonys and stand in line waiting for an hour or more! I never forgot Anthonys !! If you want anything like it, I highly suggest going to Hawthorne By the Sea, which is owned by Anthonys Pier 4, in Swampscott. My husband always loved the Greek lamb. Jody Price, Dinis near the State House. We used to live on the corner of Broadway (Route 1) walking distance to the Town Lyne House. Also recall the Dinnerhorn in Portsmouthnot too far from Yokens. Weylu s palace did not open until 1989 or so. 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. Freds Turkey house& Hills in Hyannis had garden outside they grew their own veggies & served food family style Sorely missed.Good times! McIntyres when I came back home to Massachusetts Now the. My friends and I used to hang out at The Pewter Pot AND Senior Pizza. The Field Pub: As perhaps Cambridge's most popular Irish pub, The Field hosted countless first dates, break-ups, and late-night gatherings. Parsnip: This upscale Harvard Square restaurant, housed in the multi-level space that formerly held Upstairs on the Square, opened in late 2015. Wow. Susan Buckley Withrow, Omg, my mom would take me and my brother there when we were little. 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. Our wedding cake came from Jordan Marshs bakery! Dineros Hull. 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. We loved going to Durgin Park for the food and to interact with the tourists who were invariably nice, interesting, and often clueless about what made Boston, well, Boston. Largest salad EVVERR! She ran the Elm Street market in Waltham with her husband who I believe got in trouble with the law. 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! [] 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. And for dessert, you couldnt go wrong with Durgin-Parks Indian pudding. The chain of restaurants was born in the 1960s and spread to other New England states like Connecticut and New Hampshire. Always went to. Their roquefort dressing was the best. This was supposed to be its death knell; instead, its popularity increased. I wonder why they left out the Shore Dining Hall at Rocky Point in RI? The floor was covered in small white tiles, which added to the ambiance and also helped make the place cool. My favorite was Hilltop Steak House for the Lobstah pie! And a graduation dinner! What was more exciting? 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. . Although not a fine food restaurant, Howard Johnsons (New Englanders do not call it HoJos) IS a New England classic, and deserves a spot on this list. Also, the Red Wing in Foxboro ? And Dinis on Boston Common! John Zappala created it into a brigantine, two-masted sailing vessel with elegant dining on two levels. On the way to Cape cod to see how Eastham had faired over the de des we stopped in Westport. We seem to have struck something of a nostalgic nerve. Cafeteria Boston: One of the city's most popular see-and-be-seen spots has permanently closed after 13 years on Newbury Street. 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. In its prime, Hilltop Steakhouse was regularly listed among the busiest restaurants in the world. Yes, Mildreds and also Thompsons Clam Bar. Which now-closed New England restaurants do you miss most? The Dini family made that place renowned for delicious seafood and a warm welcome. Thanks for the memories of all. Locke-Ober was the fourth oldest restaurant in Boston prior to its closing and, in its heyday, it had a reputation as a clubby "men only" spot that was rumored to be frequented by "working. The story is someone would come up to the bar and order a hot dog, and hed reply We dont have hot dogs. Anybody remember anything more about it? BEST seafood dinner in New England! The Kings Rook in Marblehead kept me in great French Cream Cheese cake, fruit Frapps and Classical Music. Commodore was great, as was the General Glover House in ? 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. It was a hit from the start, and before long the stores popularity soared to the point that on some busy days the police had to be called on for crowd control. Everything about Hilltop Steak House in Saugus, MA, was as over-the-top as its sign. Does it sound right to you? And Chadwicks we always celebrated my kids birthdays there. The waiters were all old men, and the pictures of movie stars who ate there were on the walls. But even among those eye-catching neighbors, Hilltop Steak House stood out. Best fried chicken evaah!! Others that have disappeared are theCoach and Six in Worcester, El Morocco (popular special event restaurant), Eastmans in downtown Worcester, Green Hill Lodge in Sterling, the Webster House, the White House (yummy cheese cake) and Big Boys (great burgers). I miss Steves soo much. I remember General Glovers popovers!! 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. We lived around the corner back in the mid 70s and, as poor college students, it was so special when we could afford to treat ourselves. What about the Chateau in Manchester, NH, Coles in Gray, Maine, and many others? At first, Kennedy's specialized in boy's and men's clothing before venturing into the field of women's clothing in the 1930s. Its current location, however, is not the first, serving as this tavern's home only since 1844. From the Chinese palace Weylus to the giant (and rather unhappy-looking) bull at Full of Bull Roast Beef, restaurants and other attractions including a mini-golf course that featured a 50-foot-tall orange dinosaur competed for attention as vigorously as reality show contestants. Seems all the good ones on the Cape went away. Two more owners saw the restaurant through its next 60 years, until it was finally sold in 2007 to Ark Restaurants, whose other holdings include Bryant Park Grill in New York City and Sequoia in Washington, D.C. During its long run, Durgin-Park flirted with expansion, operating satellite locations at Copley Place and Logan Airport for a time. Check out their farewell post on Instagram. Restaurants That Have Closed. 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; and McNamaras in Winthrop, ME. Oldest bars in Boston Photograph: Sarah Bentivegna 1. The first time I had a Lobster Out was in Dinis. Sadly, it closed in 2013. When I lived in North Andover and got my first FT job at WT Grants, my mother and I used to go shopping at the Peabody Mall. I watched it grow from a small bar with bar pizza and delicious Greek salad to a large popular restaurant where wed wait an hour to get a seat on the weekend. Elishas and also the White Horse Tavern, both were in Milford NH. Bella Luna Restaurant & The Milky Way Lounge: A true Jamaica Plain institution, this famously inclusive meeting spot welcomed all comers since the 1990s. There is now a daycare center where it once stood, at the corner of Waltham Street and Concord Avenue. Long gone, now, of course. On the other side of 95 was The 95 House. When we came back The iconic Chicopee Hu Ke Lau closed its doors after 53 years on April 6, 2018. And of course that was followed by an Anthonys birthday cake. 3 hours later, we headed from there to the Cape !! Thanks for subscribing! Receive the latest news and breaking updates, straight from our newsroom to your inbox. 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. Ma Glockners was fabulous, especially their incredible cream pies! I used to go there before my evening shift. Hey folks..The Toll House in Whitman,mayou know, the cookie and great restaurant. The Cock n Kettle was epic! Amrheins claims lineage back to 1890, making it a cornerstone of South Boston for over a century. I think they are still at Faneuil Hall. I must agree Howard Johnsons offered a variety of good food and accommodations. In the early sixties, I worked just up Route 1 at what was once known as Ships Haven, which became, The Ship. And the profits? Why? My dad always got finn Haddie we kids would pronounce it. I became a serious seafood lover and cook after my year at Honiss. My family would dine there occasionally and it was always a special treat. Kids at the pond who went there in the 30s referred to it as Danoskys though it may have been The Lincoln by then. Keep an eye on Time Out Boston for all the latest, Bella Luna Restaurant & The Milky Way Lounge. According to its website, the Green Dragon Tavern originally opened in 1654, and was frequented by the likes of Paul . We asked you in Augustand again last weekwhich restaurant you miss the most, and what you loved so much about it. We uncover the best of the city and put it all in an email for you. In addition to all of these? This popular spot was especially well-known for its macaroons! As a recent college grad, in the early 1970s, I worked in a nearby law firm and was on a tight budget and usually brought a sandwich from home. I think it was called The Robins Nest. My parents and I would go there for special meals. It was also always a line to get into either locations. Of all the restaurants that have closed over the years, this was the Best? Hilltop Steak House was founded in 1961 by a butcher named Frank Giuffrida, and it was popular from the start. I do recall it was ALWAYS mobbed. Loved going to Cafe Budapest for an elegant meal and great ambience. Always good, Always fun. I had so many times there with friends as part of a day spent shopping or at the movies. We are lucky enough to still have many wonderful eateries from which to choose, from Kellys Roast Beef to Louis Lunch, and we appreciate them all. Boston Gone: The sites of rock clubs and music venues no longer with us. MIT students made a game of stealing them and placing them in bizarre locations- like the top of the dome on the main building on campus. We uncover the best of the city and put it all in an email for you. In 2011, the bricks-and-mortar store closed. R.H. Stearns and C. Crawford Hollidge were in direct competition, as the former was located on Tremont Street, across from the Park Street subway station. Every time a customer was celebrating a birthday, an employee had to bang a drum that hung from the ceiling, and play the kazoo, and encourage the entire restaurant to join him or her in a sing-along. Not having adequate insurance to rebuild, the Kimballs opted to sell. How about Dini s, a favorite seafood restaurant our family went to for celebrations. Late hours with great fries and roast beef sandwiches. According to their Instagram page, it's because of the coronavirus pandemic. The wait staff was great. Wonderful staff and so many special nights there with those spectacular views. But some of the citys most notable eating and drinking establishments wont be open to welcome Bostonians back. I cant remember the name but it was right off 95 and Colman st. ), then at a new location near the Aquaruim. There were a few great fun places south of Boston along Route 1. Excellent, my mom and her friend Marge took me there when I was expecting my first baby, a special day! I grew up in west Roxbury and lived just down the street from Fontaines- such great memories of eating there with my family! There is a Friendlys on Rte. They made a mean lime rickey too. Among the most famous of now-closed New England restaurants is Durgin-Park, a Faneuil Hall favorite for nearly two centuries before it shuttered in 2019. The Brighams in Arlington Heights, Nov. 18, 2009. While many businesses hope to take a wait-and-see approach before they can safely reopen, there are just as many others eager to say theyre back in business. At the time of its closing, it was the second-oldest restaurant in Boston (behind Union Oyster House, 1826) and the fifth-oldest in the country. 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. They were famous for their huge slabs of the tastiest Prime Rib you could have. Home of the Sissy Split and The Mount Washington banana split that had six scoops of ice cream. Here are the other restrictions related to selling alcohol in the state. The mini-golf course (plus batting cages and other amusements) that the orange dinosaur was part of is now condos, but they preserved the dinosaur; its easily visible from route 1. 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. It had the same owner from 1922 til it closed when the state ended Rt# 128. also Warmuthshad a wonderful B deck salad. Thanks everyone. Swensons ice cream Faneuil Hall, The Dome Woods Hole. They did quite a function business so had need of live bands. They were Great, miss them. The ClamBox has taken its place with my family. Well, its often not pleasant. With the neon chicken sign waving you in with his wing.. Baileys ice cream in Wellesley and Belmont. 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. Im from the Worcester area. The Newbury Steak House was a firm favourite. 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. So, whats sitting on these properties now? The one we miss the most Fontaines win West Roxburytheir fried chicken Alabama with the snowflake rolls, butternut squash and mashed potatoes with gravy is to die for!! The parking lot had the best view often there would be a heron or other wildlife in the marsh when you parked. I dont think there was a waiter under 80! One of the best fast food places near MGH. ! Elizabeth Hunter Vasco, The iconic Fontaines chicken sign, which was a Boston landmark until 2005, greets visitors to @culinarymuseum! Blue Ship Tea Room on a dock in Boston. By entering your email address you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and consent to receive emails from Time Out about news, events, offers and partner promotions. The pu pu platter at the Aku-Aku in Cambridge (Fresh Pond). All have their own stories to tell, and some of thesehangouts also rank among the best Irish pubsandbest dive bars in Boston. And wed wait! How about ye old Wilton Diner, Wilton NH When the state took the land for the Walden Pond State Reservation in 1966 or 67 she was ready to sell. The store concentrated on classic goods and, in the 1970s, several other branches opened throughout Greater Boston.
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