And at least four banks, according to law enforcement officials, are controlled by drug dealers. I remember when they built Luby Chevrolet on the west side of 27th Ave as well. Thanks! A month later, the Republican National Convention was also held there to even more hostile crowds. And Yumbrella? Heading south from there was Plantation Pit, Dairy Queen, and the 27th Ave Drive In. 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. how much I enjoyed seeing these old pictures. By the late '70s, though, the company had been sold. 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). The very best Escargo. I used to go there 3 or 4 nights a week back then. thanks for the memories. Remember a little ice cream parlor on Flagler St, I think it was called Puritan. To this day, the best subs I ever had.and those onions rings..oh manwhy do the best places not last?? Whether your looking for a quick beer or looking to get into some after-hours trouble, the Deuce has been that bar to go to for more than 100 years an absolute eternity by South Beach standards. Remember these long-lost South Florida restaurants? It turns out the place was being held up when they walked in and they were served by one of the robbers!! Does any one remember the Pizza Tower on N.W.7th Ave. Looking for a photo of the sorrento continental restaurant that was on Young circle in Hollywood in the early 50s. This one opened in 1957 at the Cove Yacht Basin on the Intracoastal Waterway at Hillsborough Boulevard and could be accessed. And oh yeah what about Deli City near Santacroce's? they had great food and the cooks would have fun with everyone. The Snackery was open 24 hours a day and always busy. 31 Photos Of Florida During The 1970s - OnlyInYourState My mother used to own the 'Stampede Bar' on SW 67 ave and 21stanyone remember Leons or Frasers Barboth on SW 8th st? At the time I thought they had the greatest job in the world, and could hardly wait to grow up and work there. Yes, see the two photos above that were taken last month right after he re-opened. THAT's where little kids learned what "gourmet" wasand romance, too, I guess! I didn't see any pictures of Arthur Maisels/Juniors at the Biscayne Shopping Plaza on 79th St. St. Petersburg. I wish i could connect with some of my friends that went to Orchard Villa Elem I had mrs Birch for my 1st grade teacher.Mrs Stonestreet was principal.I remember a name Carlos Ponce,a girl named Lily,Laraine,Jerry Sutton, and some others! Got sick on the ride that had two bullet-like capsules. RARE VINTAGE LUAU RESTAURANT TIKI POLYNESIAN 1960s 1970s GLASS, MIAMI 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. My relatives started Conger Life Insurance and my dad owned Conger Plastering Co. We also, at one time, owned the first house that you came to on the corner as you entered Palm Springs North across the street from the big piece of coral. Originally part of the Pillsbury Corp., the restaurant was founded in 1976. Is Hialeah park still racing? 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Located in Miami, FL. 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. The constant influx of new cultures has created waves of trends in the regions food scene. I only moved th Phoenix in early 1995. I don't remember exactly, but in the area. Would anyone have any pictures of Santacroce's Italian restaurant in Coral Gables? I had some interesting history on the old Andalusia Bake Shop in Corel Gables. Miami in particular is known for pushing the edge of culinary boundaries, and sometimes that means failures, as well as successes. Miami Area RESTAURANTS, Drive-Ins, Bars, Lounges, Liquor Stores, Clubs, Strip Joints, etc. At the moment, Bade County police have a stash of 162,000 Ibs. Does anyone have a photo or postcard or anything for the Rocket Drive-in? Also there was a Royal Castle we used to go to on Biscayne Blvd near Cushman School. 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. I would usually get Walt's meatloaf (it was the best) with home cooked veggies and bisquits. I haven't gotten around to moving north yet. Car Hop Drive-In, Red Road and Flagler Street, Miami Carino's Casanova's, 740 E. 9th Street, Hialeah Cattleman, The Champion Bar, Bird Road, Miami Charades Restaurant, Coral Gables Charcoal Smoke House, NE 4th Avenue, Ft. Lauderdale Chesapeake Seafood House, NW North River Drive and 36th Street, Miami Chez Vendome Property records still show that it is licensed as a "bar/entertainment venue," so the day school is probably not operating legally. Bravo, Hi Linda, thank you for your comments and your memories. 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. But throughout its several owners and even a fire, it still has remained a go-to spot for Miamians to get their bbq on. Its only a matter of time before we see where that leads. Anyway, thanks for trying, I was just remembering some great times and was hoping to put the pieces together. It has always been a place where people stand out. Or the MauMau Lounge in the Springs by the Airport? 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. Don. 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. 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. 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. Whats so important about Rodriguez is that he not only helped place Cuban food in the national spotlight, but he refined it so that it was no longer seen as just inexpensive quick food served in cafeterias and restaurant-front ventanitas. Right near Chippys, 2 doors west or so. Its list of celebrity patrons is long, starting with Al Capone and including such disparate figures as Barbra Streisand, the Rolling Stones and both President Barack Obama and President Donald Trump. I have a couple photos but they are inside shots and dont show much. Guest of 21-JAN-14, thank you for your comment regarding the Lum's but do you know what photo? Does anyone remember Brussard's Restaurant on Miami Beach? 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. I had a friend that was a waitress there and went many times. As many as 40 banks still neglect to report cash deposits of $10,000 or more, as required by law. Open in Google Maps Foursquare. [Built in Boomtime, Beach Pier to be Demolished as Eyesore, Miami Herald, November 22, 1984]. Does anybody remember Joey Dees peppermint lounge on I believe 27th ave it was near Dade Jr college, how about a place called 1 South and another lounge called Par Tee Lounge which was located near a lighted par 3 golf course. A film by by Coronado Studios for the Tourist Development Authority of Miami Beach, circa 1970: But for all these attempts to lure in tourists, in the eighties it only got worse. Sambo's was a popular chain of family restaurants that offered diner-style table service. With a large Hispanic community already established in Miami, Uruguayans made their way to the neighborhoods of North Beach and Coral Gables when they immigrated to the United States in the 1960s and 1970s. Charles, welcome and thank you for posting. Bugs me to no end. I wish I could remember. A couple ran it, Harry the chef, and his wife as waitress. Hopefully one will turn up someday because a lot of people loved the Yorkshire Inn. 1970s Fort Lauderdale Restaurants. Dave Conger I grew up in this area. I only moved here in 1945 or there abouts. To non-Miamians, he is best known for Philadelphias Alma de Cuba and formerly New Yorks Patria. across the street from Kelly's Drive Inn. I used to spend winters as a little girl at my grandparents'vacation home (lucky kid, huh!) How about the Hot Shoppes where the Gables kids with the ticked out rides hung out? This would not fly today. It was a favorite of the working class and packed for lunch. By the way, that Hollemans is the one i Miami Springs besides that one and one on 7th Ave, they had one at 14th and Washington on the beach, went ther with grandparents as a little girl ( worked at Springs from 1989 through 2004 oh, yes Quinty's Italian restaurant on Hook Square.. Such is the case with Douglas Rodriguez, part of the aforementioned Mango Gang. Great Chinese Restaurant - China City - on SW 8th Street and 19th Avenue. Wow this site is cool do you remember Toby's Cafeteria? Don, I worked for Josefine in 59 & 60..at Quinty's at nite on Friday & Sat nite. Gone? Perhaps someday someone who knows something will respond with more information. There was a really nice restaurant on 79th street and 27th avenue, what was the name of it? we used to go there for ice cream cones on friday night. How about Latta's on NW 7th Ave or the BBQ Barn right down the street. He is currently part of a culinary adventure program that takes travelers on a tour through Cuba, helping to finally merge the two worlds. The finest steaks and lobsters Don, what a great site. One of Hialeah' good ones worked there 8 years. Miami in the 1970s and 80s: A Look at the Magic City's - Flashbak Thank you for a great site. Thanks. I would walk right past it every day going to Little River Elementary School. . You could order family style meal with fresh baked pies included in the family deal. Thats when the cooking magic began. I remember The Dutchess Bar as well as the Dive In Bar between 17th ave and 18th ave. Any info on these would be nice. Sarasota Florida. Same structure. (I only know it existed, because 71st Ave doesn't have an updated GoogleStreetView shot.). I was hoping to see a photo of "Frankie's Pizza" which was on the corner of Bird Road and 92Ave. the trio diner was a meeting place for everyone after all the bars and clubs closed. Well, one that stands out, in particular, is Lum's restaurant. Thanks for your responses. Freedom Tower also illustrates of the changing face of Miami where retirees were being lured in at all costs. A very good fast-food Oriental restaurant off 79th St. I wonder if anyone remembers the name of the first restaurant that opened where Smith and Wolensky in now in South Beach (before Crawdaddy's), i need pictures of the bbq stable resterant 54st n miami ave. 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. It was on Bird Road near 80 avenue? I do not see it listed, it is now a day care center!! I have just spent the past two hours going down memory lane. Hello. I want to keep Hialeah separate since I grew up there and it's a different world, haha. Send me a photo of the Lagoon and I'll be glad to add it. That was at the old Steven's market on Red Rd near US1. Miami Herald crime reporter Edna Buchanan claimed that at one point in the 80s, an entire Miami police academy graduating class ended up dead or in jail. On Nov. 23, 1981 TIME Magazine published some troublesome stats in an article titled Trouble in Paradise: In 1982, the Wall Street Journal published an article stating that a full 20 percent of all unreported income in the United States came from Miami. ANDthe geography of Italy we picked up reading the Santacrocci place matswhile listening to Sinatra love songs! To Don Boyd: You're correct about Brevard County having many ex-Miamians. We used to go to the one on N.W. of cocaine worth $5.8 billion, in and around South Florida. Wonderful site!! But someday someone will do it and they will be posted. Im hoping well start closing down a lot more of these bars. [Miami Herald, September 21, 1986]. We don't want to rely on ads to bring you the best of visual culture. that we dined in and drank in. This is the link to it: Anyone have any pictures or info on the old Pig Trail Inn Restaurant in Miami Beach? Old Florida. . The second BK location in Miami was open from 1955 to the early 1970s. 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. I remember they always had three tureens of different soups every night. Last year law enforcement officials seized 3.2 million Ibs. Miami restaurants we'll always remember - The New Tropic Among his crimes, Daoud would ride with police officers, find a suspected criminal on the street and beat the shit out of him. 19565 Biscayne Blvd #938, Aventura, FL 33180. I could have sworn that it faced east, but the streets arent structured that way, with facades. His parents came from Cuba in 1955, before the Revolution, and moved to Miami when he was 14. A native, here since 1927. This is great! 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. My dad knew the owners from the restaurant they had in the garment district in N.Y. We went there all the time. The restaurants that you mention were not left out on purpose, it's just because no one has sent in photos of them. You can also support us by signing up to our Mailing List. Indeed, Lenny Bruce is credited as saying: Miami Beach is where neon goes to die., Paris Theater and Big Chips fruit market on Washington Ave., Miami Beach. Tom from Hollywood, Thank you, both Dons!! I'd love to see some pictures of the Golden Earrings Lounge on NW79th St. Near the race track. 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. 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. 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