Pier 4 and their enormous Yard of Ale was a favourite of my parents when visitors came to stay. Bison County: Waltham's go-to spot for fine barbecue has smoked its last rack of ribs. We already have this email. In 1931, George and Grace Kimball purchased 200 acres of land in Nashua, New Hampshire, and turned the property into a turkey farm. The staff wore Styrofoam boaters and ruffled white shirts with bow ties. Oh and dont forget Nadias you had to know about that place it was so buried deep in the South End! Chadwick's most memorable moments occurred on customers' birthdays when ear-splitting drums and singing shook the small dining room, and most likely, the entire Metrowest Boston region. Went with my grandparents to the one on Main Street in Falmouth, now an Indian restaurant. . Many a last call at the South Pacific in Newton. Yokens sign is still there on Lafayette even though restaurant is long gone. According to its website, the Green Dragon Tavern originally opened in 1654, and was frequented by the likes of Paul . 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. My parents and I would go there for special meals. Best Japanese restaurant ever! Heck Allens in Lynn, really good seafood and good prices too. Riding the elevator with the attendant sliding the metal door across or going to the toy floor where there were tables of toys to try out. 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. The original Green Dragon Tavernmay have been built in 1654, but it was torn down in the 1850s. Bittersweetthank you. I remember my mom and dad taking my sister and I to the Hilltop Steak House many times in my much younger years. A real trip down memory lane! Worth the drive all the way from Bellingham MA just to have them for dinner, Also the Fin and Fern it was on route 101 going from Amherst to Bedford NH. The Arrow and Marios in Westport, CT. Marios was a favorite watering hole across from the Metro North train station. In the late 1960s, Id always go there after giving blood to reconstitute my supply of red cells. Well, its often not pleasant. My favorite restaurant on Cape Cod, having grown up there, was Mildreds Chowder House in Hyannis! (Well, that and the giant turkey that overlooked it all from the restaurants iconic highway sign.). The Clam Bar closed and the Inn is a private resort now. Stoddard's: Tucked away in the Leather District, this retro drinking and dining haunta favorite of Downtown Crossing's after-work crowdshas shuttered its doors. The clam roll shave been equaled and surpassed bu t other both they were good. They have a restaurant in Sanford Maine now , unfortunately no stuffed lobster or dessert but still good. First dinner out with my husband of 31 years! Anyone remember La Picolla Venezia in the North End when it was on Salem Street? The Yankee Silversmith in Wallingford, CT. Great popovers, great old New England atmosphere, and the best place for Choaties to go when their parents came to visit. 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. Equally memorable were the Chadwicks birthday celebrations and since the whole thing worked on the honor system, it was pretty much always someones birthday. And not only do these joints no longer exist, but what has replaced them condos, new businesses, university buildings have eradicated any trace of what went down. The owners were the nicest. I guess being purveyor of chowder to a president doesnt carry the weight of having a former SNL actress serving ice cream. Many times we asked for more Popovers. Bond Bar at the Langham. Whenever a new one opened,he was in charge of setting it up,hiring staff,planning menus,etc.He said he would spend 6 months at each location, get it running smoothly and hand it over to permanent management. Elishas and also the White Horse Tavern, both were in Milford NH. The Brook Manor! They dont know what ice cream is down here. I wish someone would bring back another restaurant of the same caliber. They made a gigantic plate of fresh fried golden brown mixed seafood. I lived on the corner of Broadway ( RT 1) and Lakeside about 4 doors down from the Towne Lyne House between 69-71 . Tango: The area's lone Argentinian restaurant finished up an 18-year run in the heart of Arlington Center. Also Baileys ice cream near Downtown Crossing oh for those days of warm chocolate sauce dripped over the edge of those silver serving cups! 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. Theres probably some Harvard Business School study on why that is, but its often really disappointing for the customers. There was a candy store in the front that something special for everyone. The 240-capacity Allston bar was an unofficial feeder for larger clubs like the Middle East and the Paradise. My go to was Harvard Sq, probably the first to go due to rent prices. Willow Pond Kitchen on Rte 2A in Concord, MA. [] 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. But even among those eye-catching neighbors, Hilltop Steak House stood out. They were also famous for their homemade Hot Fresh Popovers which every table would get a basket of them. Does anyone recall The Buttery or Seniors Pizza in Kenmore Square? The Viking ,422 Stuart Street..complete with smorgasbord!! Blacksmith shop in Whitman/North River House in ?Pembroke/Isaacs & Burts in Plymouth, MA, Honisss was our go to restaurant for many years. There was no mistaking the type of experience that awaited after you drove past a pasture of fiberglass cows and turned in at the 68-foot-tall cactus sign. Any one know the name of this gem? Dining rooms were named after places like Kansas City, Dodge City, and Sioux City. Very smoothly regimented operation and quite impressive. Santa and Mrs. Claus would make an appearance. Victor and Anna Charpentier purchased the farm and restaurant in 1954, and they ran it until Victor died in 1966. I found this Jordan Marsh macaroon recipe online. We ate there a couple of times . So he opened his own shop, the Jordan Marsh Muffin Co., in Brockton, Massachusetts, in 1998. 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). The Field Pub: As perhaps Cambridge's most popular Irish pub, The Field hosted countless first dates, break-ups, and late-night gatherings. 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. Lobster, prime rib, the Arabic platter, the baked Alaska. And the English Tea Room on Newbury Street! I know there are a few Friendlys still struggling along, but its in name only. Warren Tavern Bars Charlestown The Warren Tavern has been in its current location on Pleasant Street (near the Bunker Hill Monument) since. We felt so grown up! So sad its not there anymore! Dick's Last Resort: One of Quincy Market's most notorious party spots has hosted its last raucous birthday party. Backyard Betty's: One of Southie's liveliest drinking and dining spots has served its final boozy shake and order of table-side wings. Nice old Victorian run by a nice family. Also there was a restaurant in NH that had trees growing through the building. I remembered also the Weathervane (several locations), Bob Lees Islander , Boston, that was very popular back in the day.. While Bostons rich Colonial past has left it with some truly ancient watering holes, the city also boats a few relics from its own unique Mid-Century history. James Hook & Co. Year Established: 1925. Polcaris in Bostons North End is still operating is it not? It started as a hot dog stand by my grandmother,Stefania Danosky. The most affordable family restaurant. Wonderful food and wine list. Ah I used to work there 60s through 80s. Anyone remember Honisss on State Street in Hartford? Ive hit them all and have such fond memories. pic.twitter.com/tUl8hAtRCA, JWU Culinary (@JWUCulinaryNow) March 15, 2016, Fontaines in West Roxbury the fried chicken and grilled, buttered dinner rolls. Kristina Nikolaides, Best coleslaw and onion rings evah!! 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. Thanks for subscribing! Fantastic home cooking. But what's the oldest bar in Boston? 1, Norwood, on the outbound side. Really miss Top of the Hub. After a pause, hed smile and say Do you want a Frankfurter? There were 2 photos of him on the walls when we visited, which made both my mother and I very happy. Staff writer for Only In Your State and freelance writer. I agree with all! How can we forget Jacob Wirth on Stuart St. in town? Then on to the next one. The walls featured murals of a traveling muffin man making his rounds. 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. Last I checked New England comprised more than 2 states. Now, lets not get confused with this historic watering hole: Were talking about the original location on East Berkeley Street. Ahh, yes, the Pillar House ~ very much a special-occasion restaurant. Catania. Is it my imagination or was the rolls that they put on the table exceptional? JTs in Sudbury Most famously, John F. Kennedy launched his political career at the hotel and proposed to Jacqueline Bouvier at Parker's Restaurant. Ahhh, Red Wing Diner. Thankfully, many still survive throughout NE. 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. Also very much missed is the Town Line But its nowhere near 50 feet tall; Id guess 15-20 from driving by there recently. Juliet can be reached on Twitter @JulietWrites. Two more to add: Flagstones in Newington, NH and Els As Boston has grappled with a public health emergency coupled with myriad restrictions, local restaurants and bars of all stripes have tried to combat the challenges of 2020. How about the White Rabbit in Onset and Libbeys Chowder House in Bass River? Same menu, same everything, delicious popovers. Casey Wilder, Augustines, Route 1, Saugus. So, at the sound of the drum, please join me in singing Kevin a very happy birthday!. 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. But alas, all good things must come to an end. Here in New England, we develop pretty strong attachments to the places that serve us what, and how, we like best and boy, do we miss them when they're gone. Yokens Thar She Blows restaurant in Portsmouth NH, There was also a location on Route 1 in Danvers, MA. The rooms were big, the drinks were big, and the food was big (the standard-size sirloin was 18 ounces, but much larger cuts were available as well). Cafeteria Boston: One of the city's most popular see-and-be-seen spots has permanently closed after 13 years on Newbury Street. Also, the Red Wing in Foxboro ? Great memories. So miss this restaurant. When William Filene opened his first department store - Filene's - in 1890, it was similar to all its other Boston competitors. My husband always loved the Greek lamb. Jody Price, Dinis near the State House. And wed wait! Legal Test Kitchen: A favorite of concertgoers at the nearby pavillion, Legal's Test Kitchen concept has hit the end of the road. It was across from the Plymouth public beach area. I remember their 15 cent coffee, great pies, and my favorite, their chicken strips, with fries smothered in brown gravy, and a salad. Maybe its just as well, as I have been living out West for 47 years now. However, the flagship location in Boston closed for good in 1978. Some famous figures who've patronized this bar include Paul Revere and Daniel Webster. We seem to have struck something of a nostalgic nerve. Swampscott . Though its a solid, year-round neighborhood drinking and dining spot, it turns into a complete madhouse on game days during baseball season. And where I discovered that pesto is fantastic especially on a toasted roll with turkey and cheese. Stay up to date with everything Boston. Dante: The Royal Sonesta's Restaurant Dante has closed after 15 years. The downturn in public favor that doomed the new locations eventually caught up with the original as well, and in 2013, the Saugus Hilltop Steak House served its last meal and joined the ranks of now-closed New England restaurants. Food was meh, (it was toward the end) but you can not beat THE SIGN! Thanks for the memories to this boy from Uxbridge now in the AR Ozarks. The grilled and buttered rolls were delicious!! From the terrific home made turkey soup to the home made pies, what a meal! Today, a mammoth Barnes & Noble bookstore occupies the space where the restaurant once stood. Johnsons is still there in Northwood, NH! 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. A 68-foot-tall cactus sign is all that remains of this once-huge restaurant in Saugus. Grew up on the Northshore. Top of the Hub: Among special occasion spots, Top of the Hub towered over the competition from its perch atop the Prudential Tower since its inception in 1965. 2023 Vanyaland. A terrific restaurant that you should visit if you have the opportunity!! Also recall the Dinnerhorn in Portsmouthnot too far from Yokens. All of these and more. Thanks for subscribing! They always loved hearing the drum then hearing their name being mentioned then getting their special ice cream. Another local seafood mecca was Yokens on Route 1 in Portsmouth. Heck Allens is much missed, and even its replacement, Spuds, is now gone and my husband and I and several friends used to go there often. My mom was not a fan of fried chicken. Excellent Syrian food, steaks and seafood. HOW CAN this list not include Howard JohnsonsThey invented the CLAM ROLL, along w/help From NISSEN who invented the New England Hot Dog rollsAlso Heck Allens in Saugus GREAT SEAFOOD. In Chinatown Yee Hong Guey. 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 Irish pub Lir on Boylston Street is . We went to The White Rabbit every week for dinner. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/visiting-the-last-surviving-howard-johnsons. McMenamys Falmouth. The old Lord Fox was the place for local kids to go after the prom! New England has seen some long-serving restaurants, but there arent many that can say they lasted nearly two centuries. SMH. Boston, MA 02210; East Side Bar and Grille 561 Cambridge Street Cambridge, MA 02141; Easy Pie 1701 Washington Street . They had the best prune rolls. The Apolo dinner and Benjamins in Taunton MA, Tiny Jims in Buzzards Bay MA, and remember standing in line at York steak house chains around NE. There is a Maneros in Palm City, Fla. and its the same family as in Westport. The owner was a daughter of the people who owned Dock and Dine next door. We would routinely take doggie bags to go because we couldnt eat all the food in one sitting. There is a Friendlys on Rte. Best antipasto!! But the NoNames legacy cant be understated,believe me..it served as a virtual Restaurant Academy, and chances are there is at least one establishment in your area that owes its existence to that chain of entrepreneurship that issued forth from the humble Fish Pier! Loved the fried clams at the Redwing! Had been to the Hearth and Kettle in Hyannis back in the 80s while visiting my grandmother. Anyone remember the name of the restaurant on 3A in Plymouth, Ma. My family would go to Custys every year when my uncle came up from N.C. It really was the best Greek food around. Everyone treated like family. It was are go-to place for any occasion and my husband & I dated there for years. Sigh plus cest change, Anyone remember where in Boston Justins was? On weekends, wed get there a little early so that we could enjoy the live entertainment singing the standards. And of course that was followed by an Anthonys birthday cake. They call them muisjes. I used to go there before my evening shift. They were as good spot to actually rest while driving g long distances, Great ice cream, my favorites were the coffee flavor and the rum raisin. Hoping someone takes an interest in Durgin Park and re-open it again A shame to see a legend fade away. Great salads and sticky buns. You go downstairs. On the other side of 95 was The 95 House. The Cock n Kettle was epic! I too miss The Town Lyne House. How about the Hearthside in Hanover! Loved it. I remember great times sitting there with my Dad and having a pint:) I have some similar memories of the Student Prince (aka The Fort) in Springfield MA. Popovers !!!!! Some Facebook comments have been lightly edited for spelling, grammar, and punctuation. At fifty years old and counting, the Cask n Flagon has weathered all of the drastic changes surrounding it on Lansdowne Street. The Peter Stuyvesant,. Anthonys Pier 4 in Boston and Saunders at Rye Harbor, NH. As our family of six grew, I can remember dad saying, Ready for the Hilltop? Wed all scramble in the car for a quick hour drive, usually on a Friday to get there by 3 for the luncheon special! Worked there in the 90s. At its early-1970s zenith, Pewter Pot Muffin Houses could be found from Harvard Square to Cape Cod, about 40 of them in all. Throughout its run, seafood remained a popular menu item and pies were the go-to desserts, but the star of the show never changed. Les Zygomates: A longtime staple of the Leather District, this Gallic wine bar and jazz hangout was a favorite of after-work crowds near South Station. And I can never forget the Athens Olympia on Stuart St., a favorite of my parents and my introduction to Greek foodout-of-this-world taramasalata, kebabs, and unsweetened coffee jello with whipped cream for dessert. The food was delicious. At first, Kennedy's specialized in boy's and men's clothing before venturing into the field of women's clothing in the 1930s. Despite the restaurants impressive size (at 20,000 square feet, it could accommodate up to 1,400 patrons), the porches were often lined with customers waiting to get in. After the bars closed we would go to The Egg and Eye! The Frogmore: Jamaica Plain residents will have to find a new place for fried chicken and Low Country faves. Great summer meal topped off with ice cream and a chocolate walnut brownie sundae! I remember General Glovers popovers!! 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. Yes The Cafe Budapest. 4. They were biggest of all. I had so many times there with friends as part of a day spent shopping or at the movies. Have been trying to run down the recipe. Have you ever been to Kream n Kone in Dennis? The Town Lyne House. This restaurant dished up Polynesian food between 1961 and 2000. Also the prime rib of course! The old Park Square Deli. It is located in a building that dates to the early 1700s and is listed as a National Historic Landmark. Research and anecdotes were pulled from The Music Museum of New England, Dirty Old Boston, The David Bieber Archives, and a variety of other online sources, linked when appropriate. Best sundaes around, amazing lime rickey. Christopher Pierce, When in my early teens (eons ago), my mom would give me $1.50, and I would get a Coke, a tuna sandwich, fries, and a sundae (with marshmallow!) Even though Im living away, Im sad at the fact that Cole Farms in Gray, Maine has closed. a whale steak. Vallees Braintree, MA, and other locations throughout New England. I remember having lunch at Warmuths and seeing on the news that night that it closed its doors for good. We uncover the best of the city and put it all in an email for you. My mom never had much [while] raising me alone, but every so often shed get a few extra bucks and say, Guess where were going, Al? And it was like winning the lottery. Alicen McHugh Savary, Augustines. This restaurant and club closed more recently, in 2016, but it is definitely missed. Taranta: Jose Duarte's Peruvian-accented eatery was one of the most beloved in the North End. 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. Fantasias near Fresh Pond in Cambridge. The ClamBox has taken its place with my family. None of the bars I've mentioned are still in business, and most of the city's . Anyway, it was just outstanding. My favorite place to eat while spending summers at the shore. 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. Thank you, terrific memories ~ add to em Locke-Ober Cafe, the Cafe Budapest, and Josephs of Dartmouth St.s lobster savannah. 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! Bell in Hand is located at 45 Union Street, Boston, MA 02108. We asked you in Augustand again last weekwhich restaurant you miss the most, and what you loved so much about it. The best hamburgers and roast beef sandwiches. Does anyone remember the Cranberry Bog Restaurant on RT 184 ( Providence-New London Turnpike) in North Stonington, CT? I became a serious seafood lover and cook after my year at Honiss. Still miss my favorite restaurant. How they used to flock to Anthonys and stand in line waiting for an hour or more! Loved bringing my brother and sister in there when we were young! 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. Fenmore Grill: Situated a long foul ball from Fenway Park, the Hotel Buckminster and its in-house Fenmore Grill have both shuttered. There are old bars in Boston, and then there are really old bars in Boston. How about Dini s, a favorite seafood restaurant our family went to for celebrations. BTW Lafayette House and Red wing are still operational. However, his son Edward Filene took over and became the first person to introduce the idea of "bargain basement" pricing to the consumer. Answer (1 of 9): The laws in Massachusetts require that bars stop serving alcohol at 2 am. 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. After a six-year run, Pupek retired on Christmas Eve of 2004. Piano bar, elegant dining. Certainly was by the end of the 30s. One of my favorite places was Kens at Copley. Out in Metrowest of Boston there was The Cock N Kettle restaurant in uxbridge. I lived in Hyannis in the late sixties and early seventies and one of my favorites was The Mayflower Restaurant! document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This setting should only be used on your home or work computer. It was also always a line to get into either locations. Apparently he was quite the kidder. Pewter Pot, absolutely. I lived in Easton and loved being able to get the fine fare of Weylus close to home. The Red Wing is still there and is as wonderful as ever! I miss Anthonys Pier 4 (popovers), Locke Ober (curried shrimp, and salads with their perfect roquefort dressing) and The English Room on Newbury St. (their signature salad dressing, warm sticky buns, and a seafood or was it crabmeat -casserole). What a treasure it was! Cuchi Cuchi: For 19 years, Cantabrigians flocked to this Central Square hideaway to enjoy globally-inspired small plates and creative cocktails. It was a Greek diner, and they made my favorite Chicken/Broccoli/Ziti ever super lemony, super garlicky. When hard times descended in the 2000s, the company was split into two entities, with the restaurant business being sold to Deal Metrics, and the retail ice cream business, along with the Brighams name and trademark flavors, being sold to Hood, which continues to distribute them to stores under the Brighams name. Couldnt miss the huge waving chicken sign out front! Dini's was in business from 1926 through 1990 and this Tremont Street restaurant was renowned for its lobster and schrod.