This has been one of Miamis top barbecue spots since 1951. Don. Yes, see the two photos above that were taken last month right after he re-opened. The National Airlines campaign (famous for its new Fly Me slogan) beckoned folks to the city, You hear birds sing. 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. 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. 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. South Beach had earned such a horrible reputation that it almost changed its name to Oceanside. Welcome Jim, it's great to hear from you again. It's all concrete now. I ate many "All You Can Eat" Shrimp dinners there but I left Miami in 1970 so it might have moved by '72. Lynn J. Cheerfulness kept creeping in." My sister and I loved the big thing of pickles and kraut on the table. I went there many times on my way to Miami Stadium to watch the Miami Orioles play in the Florida State League. Great site. What about "Jack & Lou Leonards" La Pena Restaurant on Bird road near the race track.. Thank you for such wonderful Memories. I will give you credit and thanks for sending it to me if you give me a name to use. Also, used to love Mike Gordon's Seafood Restaurant on the 79th Causeway. Hello Don,'I remember many of the restaurants. Never found anything close. Live music lovers have been flocking to this pub since 1979. Black Ceasars Forge Restaurant at 67th ave and 152 street. Established in 1959 by a then 11-year-old Robert who set up a stand to sell his fathers cucumber crop. 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. I don't know the location or name but I had a birthday party there. Thanks for the memories. Knowing what was to follow, the venue was apposite. Jack: thank you for your offer. The Snackery was open 24 hours a day and always busy. After graduating from Miami High in '57, went with parents and friends to celebrate at Red Diamond. Always ordered their blackened grouper. I would love to have a Royal Castle coffee mug for my collection. Thank you! For locals, the clandestine nature, the grit and grime of the place, was part of itscharm, a go-to spot for underage liquor purchases and fuzzy memories of many fun nights. Oh! I received this request under another less-viewed gallery and I am reposting it here so more viewers can see it. Occasionally, we like to look back on other periods of Miami dining. My dad knew the owners from the restaurant they had in the garment district in N.Y. We went there all the time. I used to work at Lum's on Bird Road (1977) then at the Lum's at the Miami Airport Inn on Lejune Road. We could watch airplanes take off from Miami Intl Airport from her backyard. I am too buried with photo work and family stuff to be a researcher of old information for viewers of this site. Same structure. I remember going to Jack Perry's Sidewalk Cafe many times in the early to mid sixties, but I remember a big three sided bar and many tables inside. #6 1970s vintage Miami Towers, 1990s 1 Point Upvote Downvote #7 Downtown Miami from Miami Avenue, 1990s 1 Point Upvote Downvote * #8 An abandoned van under a banyan tree off Old Cutler Road, Miami, 1990. we used to go there for ice cream cones on friday night. Over the past few years, beloved establishments like Tobacco Road, Wolfies Rascal House, Davids Caf, Jumbos, and Escopazzo have all closed. I somehow remember it being close to the Miami address. . 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. (1979) There was a Playboy Club next door! A pizza staple since the 1970s, this pizza parlor is known for its authentic NY slices, graffiti covered booths and arcade games to accompany its delicious pies. The police had been called to this spot a whopping 168 calls that year alone! Having grown up down in Kendall though, we cut our teeth on Shorty's bbq. What was the name of the landmark restaurant that occupied the space on Lincoln Road, now the home of Khong River House? If anyone can part with this nostalgic item of my childhood, I'll gladly pay. Don't forget Sir Pizza on Key Biscayne. But Miami hadnt totally abandoned hope of attracting tourists. 18th Ave. Lila Nikla. 25 Old-School Miami Restaurants, Bars and Markets Still WorthVisiting, 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. Thank you for your comments/memories. 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. It was a small place and had two huge plam trees out front on either side of the door. Don, anyone remember the Loffler's Bros resturant in Coral Gables. Thanks so much for these wonderful memories! I think it was a hamburger joint. Everything was cooked in heavy cast iron skillets as it should be. I so enjoy viewing this website. Any pic of that place? With Vietnam chanting protesters, RNC cars surrounded and windows shattered, the Republicans felt terrorized and unsafe. Hi Donna: I'm beginning to think that 20% of Miami moved to Brevard County and in another year or two I'll be up there hopefully. 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. 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 cannot now remember the name of the place they has on 17th St in Ft Ld, the building is gone now. Hank Hagmann's Pal's restaurants were hugely popular in South Florida. I've located 10 members of my Edison graduating class locally, plus many others from other classes and schools. View of people canoeing at Disney World - Orlando, Florida, 1971. We will celebrate our 50th wedding anniversary in June of this year. Bile's ranch was out there where we kept our horses. Does anyone have a photo of the Majorette Drive In Restaurant on 79 St. and 5 Ave? Free shipping for many products! 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. I love these pics . 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. I have moved the below comment from the Guestbook because it will receive far more views in this gallery: I have moved the below comment from a photo of the Musa Isle Indian Village here where it is more appropriate: Sad to see no picture of George's Subs on 8th street and 47th ave (next to the cemetary). I do believe the Melting Pot was originally a Tony Roma's location. Her dad, Cliff Pearlman was the founder of Lum's restaurants. 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. Heading south from there was Plantation Pit, Dairy Queen, and the 27th Ave Drive In. A couple ran it, Harry the chef, and his wife as waitress. The article was read by Anthony Yerkovich, who was so inspired by this stat, that he wrote a television pilot called Miami Vice. To encourage buyers he put up a sign saying Robert Is Here and he quickly sold out. TR: welcome to the site and thank you for your comments. He is currently part of a culinary adventure program that takes travelers on a tour through Cuba, helping to finally merge the two worlds. THAT's where little kids learned what "gourmet" wasand romance, too, I guess! And George's Chicken Restaurant where, if George liked you, he would take you on a tour of his "secret" kitchen. Guest from 27-Apr-2015, thank you for the name of the bar and the location. La Piata has since relocated to Seventh Avenue and Camelback Road, in the former Mary Coyle Ol' Fashion Ice Cream place. Picciolo's outside patio where you had to grab your dinner and run inside laughing several times during your meal because of sudden rain. The feds left in 1972, and it was sold to private buyers who used it for condominiums attracting the aforementioned influx of retirees. Used to go there in the late sixties. Great memories for a kid from Minnesota. Nov 8, 2016 - These restaurants were all over town when I was growing up. Also, you have a picture of Betty's Restaurant and Betty's Restaurant and Lobo Lounge on 14th Street and Biscayne Blvd. Sharon W. Miami Beach, FL. I've been eating there since they opened. My daughter now owns a very small version of our other restaurants and called Original Papa Nick's Pizza Take-out and catering. My father owned and operated it from 1947 to 1958. This was in the early 50's. Hialeah stopped racing in the early 2000's and the track is dormant. Years ago there was a drive-in called HART"S Drive Inn. a high school era friend turned me on to the site, what a cool ideait sure triggered some stuff! Those pictures are great. His parents came from Cuba in 1955, before the Revolution, and moved to Miami when he was 14. 6/20/2013. While it may be slightly hidden off US1, locals know this is one of top spots in town for fresh seafood. I was born at Northwest Hospital on 79th street, 1944. Property records still show that it is licensed as a "bar/entertainment venue," so the day school is probably not operating legally. I used to go there on dates while I was in high school. 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. Open in Google Maps Foursquare. . Aside from one location in Nebraska that closed in 2017, all other Lum's had closed by 1983. The very best Escargo. Also, remember the Drive In on 27th? We rode bikes everywhere worry free. so cool to see some of these, I remember Red Diamond Inn, Red Coach Grill, Juniors at 79 & Biscayne, Sorrentos, Piccolo, Pumpernicks. Please, someone tell me the name of the longest continually operating restaurant in Miami-Dade County that is still open today. So many memoriesso much GOOD food! I better get off here, giving away my agerosalie. Keep up the good work, love ya ! Golden Temple Natural Food Restaurant at 423 South Mill Avenue in Tempe in the late 1970s. I'm sure you would still be able to hear the band out there, the Mop Tops were good AND loud. No, not the North Miami Don Boyd though you are the second person to ask me recently. Does anyone remember the name? Dusty and Algis, thank you for your comments and memories. What a fantastic site! Wendy Schwartz(started) and his son Barry still run the business. You nibble on Florida shrimp and conch fritters, and sip a long, cool, Florida drink. two old ladies ran the place, and made the best hot fudge sundaes ever. I have to say when Villa Deli closed on Alton Road and The Rascal House. I'll change the information and paste your response in the right place. To non-Miamians, he is best known for Philadelphias Alma de Cuba and formerly New Yorks Patria. Last year law enforcement officials seized 3.2 million Ibs. Tom from Hollywood. Your friend may be correct but without a photo I can't verify it. I have been searching for but so far have not been able to find a photo of HOT SHOPPES. While it has seen its fair share of ups and downs, including a fire that almost destroyed the place, you can still find its classic dishes like ribs and pork sandwiches daily on its menu. I remember once we were there and the rolls were not ready and the customers were going crazy until they came out. I had some interesting history on the old Andalusia Bake Shop in Corel Gables. It was somewhere around SW 57-67th Ave and maybe Coral Way. Going from the Beach to Miami on the 79th St. Causeway 1 or 2 in the morning, you could always stop by for a quick take-out meal. Does anyone remember Leonard's LaPena? That was the hangout for the 1963 Miami High crowd. they had great food and the cooks would have fun with everyone. Most, if not all, of Miamis 250 banks have drug money in their accounts. And, what about the long, long soda fountain counter at Breeding's Drug Store also tucked in along that University stretch back then?