It really was the best Greek food around. What about Mug N Muffin. Spent many wonderful hours hanging out with other couples in the booths upstairs. When I was a young art student, a treat was to go to one of Bostons Baileys locations for corn chowder and a sandwich. The food was so yummy, whatever you ordered. I really miss the Negimaki! I would stand on a chair and loudly announce, Ladies and gentlemen, we are so happy to have you at Chadwicks today, but we are especially happy to have Kevin! But by then the end was in sight: Giuffrida had sold the business the previous year, and it did not fare well under later owners. No one has equaled their coffee ice cream. McMenamys Falmouth. Souper Salad on Newbury Street was tops for a summer day. 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. In 2011, the Oak Room was gutted, leaving a familiar feeling for its fans while becoming a bright, shimmering bar and lounge that befits the hotels jazz age birth. Too far from my home in Wakefield. #BostonStrong The Pour House on Boylston 907 Boylston St #21, Boston, MA 02115 I remember the delicious meals, breads, and desserts..Another gem was Pop Hansons Deli around Harwichport on the Cape. They always loved hearing the drum then hearing their name being mentioned then getting their special ice cream. Hilltop Steak House was founded in 1961 by a butcher named Frank Giuffrida, and it was popular from the start. And if you were lucky after shopping Filenes basement and were good a trip to Baileys ice cream for a Sunday . Some famous figures who've patronized this bar include Paul Revere and Daniel Webster. Best antipasto!! Also recall the Dinnerhorn in Portsmouthnot too far from Yokens. ate there! Sign up to unlock our digital magazines and also receive the latest news, events, offers and partner promotions. Boston bars and gyms have to turn on closed captioning on all their TVs under new ordinance By adamg on Mon, 12/12/2022 - 1:30pm Mayor Wu signed an ordinance, sponsored by City Council President Ed Flynn, that requires all "public-facing televisions" in Boston to have captioning turned on for people who are deaf or hard of hearing. There is now a daycare center where it once stood, at the corner of Waltham Street and Concord Avenue. John Zappala created it into a brigantine, two-masted sailing vessel with elegant dining on two levels. The Dini family made that place renowned for delicious seafood and a warm welcome. The menus were written in swoopy cursive. So miss this restaurant. They were an Italian restaurant served huge plates of Italian food and their desserts were good too. Fontains with the waving chicken on the VFW Pkwy, West Roxbury. Ah I used to work there 60s through 80s. Famed not only for its Chinese fare, but for attracting top comedians and offering a Polynesian floor show.. Anyone remember La Picolla Venezia in the North End when it was on Salem Street? Equally memorable were the Chadwicks birthday celebrations and since the whole thing worked on the honor system, it was pretty much always someones birthday. A 68-foot-tall cactus sign is all that remains of this once-huge restaurant in Saugus. There were road signs telling you it was coming up ahead. The Copley Caf became the Merry-Go-Round Bar in 1934, complete with a merry-go-round; in 1978, it was simply The Plaza Bar and Dining Room; then, in 1996, it became The Oak Room and racked up considerable standing among Bostons Back Bay set. Food was meh, (it was toward the end) but you can not beat THE SIGN! Around early 80s, the owner was a real fisherman and wed often see an enormous catch in the walk-in frig. Amrheins claims lineage back to 1890, making it a cornerstone of South Boston for over a century. Lived in Buxton for years and made the trip to Coles on a weekly basis. After briefly shutting its doors and changing ownership in 2018, The Tam re-opened, ready to once again sling inexpensive, no-nonsense beverages in an area where such a thing is a real rarity. Also, the Red Wing in Foxboro ? When I was an usherette at the Music hall/Wang center, I always took my break at the Beef N Ale really nice owner. Family-owned since 1909, the bar and caf is a Boston staple - and it was opened long before the proliferation of Irish-themed bars you see today (in . Our newsletter hand-delivers the best bits to your inbox. It moved over to Hanover and changed completely. My family would dine there occasionally and it was always a special treat. My mom was not a fan of fried chicken. No mention of Mildreds Chowder House? Miss them all! Vanyaland editor Michael Marotta and photographer John Hutchings spent a day tracing Bostons long-gone clubs, and photo-documenting what exists in these spaces today. Quite a fewtaverns around the city can likely boast Paul Revere having drank there, but few can say the same about Charles Dickens. Any one know the name of this gem? Comments as wonderful as article. We went there on a school trip with the Latin Club during high school. On the other side of 95 was The 95 House. The Town Lyne House. We loved Heck Allens too. We would go there from West Roxbury for their fried clams and bring their pizza home. Popular place to go after classical music concerts we would come over from Boston. He believed in giving immigrants a chance but he worked them very hard. This restaurant dished up Polynesian food between 1961 and 2000. I too miss The Town Lyne House. The Irish pub Lir on Boylston Street is . Kens was THE place to go in the 60s/70s for late night fare as Boston students of that era will attest to. I now live in Fargo and miss this wonderful restaurant and all the staff tremendously. With characters the likes of which the world will never see again. ), Me. Baileys sundaes were the best ever. Fans of Bettys comfort fare can head down the street to sibling South Boston restaurant Publico, which remains open. Anthony's Pier 4 Restaurant Flickr/Dale Cruse Anyone remember Custys all you can eat lobster buffet in Rhode Island? My father took me to Locke-Ober while I was still in college in the 60s and as I recall the had one room for men and another for women and children. demolished 2017 after years of eyesore status..but in its glory days,it boasted of charbroiled meats and steaming lobster ,in bold neon ,to the passing hordes.. No one mentioned Vinny Ts they had restaurants in Worcester and Lexington. Dairy Bar along with great restaurant and craft brewery! They closed ages ago However a spinoff of it opened on Post Rd in Warwick RI not too bad. The place brought you back to a different time! Susan McHugh, Christos in Brockton. In the late 1960s, Id always go there after giving blood to reconstitute my supply of red cells. As far as now defunct chain restaurants that were always very good, Victorias Station ( all of their restaurants were built from converted Train Cars. Im sorry to hear that Durgin Park closed, it was a landmark for Boston and you could not make reservation even if you were the President of the United States. Maybe its just as well, as I have been living out West for 47 years now. They used to give us old-fashioned finger bowls with every meal and there were cute photos of babies on the wall. Parsnip: This upscale Harvard Square restaurant, housed in the multi-level space that formerly held Upstairs on the Square, opened in late 2015. Thank you for remembering Jake Wirths. Is it my imagination or was the rolls that they put on the table exceptional? The classic stand-alone colonial style restaurants in places like downtown Plymouth and Orleans were a staple of my youth. Many restaurants here have been in business for many decades or even a century. Thinking about Howard Johnsons and The Red Coach Inn restaurants. McIntyres in Rowley. Yes!! 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. A terrific restaurant that you should visit if you have the opportunity!! It was an occasional outing from our family home in Burlington . There was always a line outside waiting to go inside for a wonderful dinner. Well, its often not pleasant. Learned to eat Fish & Chips there before I learned to like seafood. Anyone remember the name of the restaurant up a hill on Rte 3A in Plymouth, Ma? The Weathervane in Maine. Does anyone else have memories to share of SANDYS? 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!! Went to the one in West Yarmouth two years ago was not that impressed. I tried googling it but doesnt come up, That Rte 1 Kellys was a Red Coach Grille years ago, They used to have a giant cart outside on the corner of it with really big wheels.I remember Red Coach Grill, good food too, In the early 1960s it was a Red Coach Grill. Fried Clam stand on Route 1 in York (? Grew up on the Northshore. Also the Magic Pan with their amazing crepes and Soups. 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. Still, most of us locals didnt have a chance to give a final farewell to the following establishments: Legal Oysteria: Charlestown's premier spot for slurping fresh bivalves, courtesy of the Legal Sea Foods empire, has closed up its raw bar for good. 1, Norwood, on the outbound side. Also the prime rib of course! I found this Jordan Marsh macaroon recipe online. 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. Follow John Hutchings on Instagram @jlh1918. When the state took the land for the Walden Pond State Reservation in 1966 or 67 she was ready to sell. We already have this email. I never forgot Anthonys !! Great seafood and a good variety on the menu so everyone could find something no matter what their tastes. If youre looking for something a little fancier and more modern, check out our list of the best cocktail bars in Boston. 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. Glad Dinis and Too House were mentioned by others. In March 1951, Howard Flanders and his family became the new owners of Green Ridge Turkey Farm, and a rebuilt restaurant reopened the following year. The best spinach pie & rice and huge Greek salads. Buzzys Roast Beef is gone and the Liberty hotel now occupies its place. J.J. Foley's: The Most Authentic Irish Pub. On the way to Cape cod to see how Eastham had faired over the de des we stopped in Westport. Cafeteria Boston: One of the city's most popular see-and-be-seen spots has permanently closed after 13 years on Newbury Street. . It is located in a building that dates to the early 1700s and is listed as a National Historic Landmark. One of our familys favorite restaurants. Great German style food and huge beer selection. Tango: The area's lone Argentinian restaurant finished up an 18-year run in the heart of Arlington Center. 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. So yummy! That gypsy lifestyle taught him a lot,but when he had experienced enough of it,he opened his own place,and had great success. How about the Hearthside in Hanover! )and sayBoss,my sisters boy(or brother in law,or whatever) is coming over from the old country,can you find him a job?So,the new arrival would start at the bottom, maybe washing dishes,and over time would work his way up ,becoming a cook on the line. Here are the now-closed restaurants Boston.com readers miss the most We asked what restaurant you miss the most, and, more than 3,000 comments later, here's what you said. All rights reserved. Unbelievably, they were still making in Great coffee, wine & beer bar. Freds Turkey house& Hills in Hyannis had garden outside they grew their own veggies & served food family style Sorely missed.Good times! David K. I used to love Sandys! Also there was a restaurant in NH that had trees growing through the building. 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 . Not living in Boston, it was a place to go to if at 11 at night one got a hunger attact. The staff wore Styrofoam boaters and ruffled white shirts with bow ties. 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 most affordable family restaurant. According to its website, the Green Dragon Tavern originally opened in 1654, and was frequented by the likes of Paul . Love that place. The Green Barn in Salem,NH. Weylu s palace did not open until 1989 or so. 4 Must-Visit Flea Markets In Boston Where Youll Find Awesome Stuff, These 10 Unique Restaurants In Boston Will Give You An Unforgettable Dining Experience, 18 Reasons Living In Boston Is The Best And Everyone Should Move Here, Here Are The 9 Weirdest Places You Can Possibly Go In Boston, You May Be Surprised To Learn These 13 Famous People Are From Boston, 8 Famous Homicides In Boston That Will Never Be Forgotten, This Creepy Asylum Near Boston Is Still Standing And Still Disturbing, The Haunted Restaurant In Boston That Invented The Boston Cream Pie, Wikimedia Commons/Marcbela (Marc N. Belanger). Thats certainly something worthy of a toast. Loved going to Cafe Budapest for an elegant meal and great ambience. They had the best hamburger rolls I have ever eaten. There used to be a fried clam shack in what is now called the Pavilion at Saybrook Point, right across the parking lot from the Fort Saybrook Monument Park in Old Saybrook, CT. My heart is filled with sweet memories just thinking about those special dinners. Sherry Mayes Millington, As a former employee of Anthonys Pier 4, the popovers were delicious. My father would coach us not to even think about the salad or a potato, just go straight to the lobstah station.. We got our fill and our moneys worth. Here, shoppers could not only find a wide range of clothing and items from around the world, but also be treated to fashion shows, concerts, holiday exhibits, art shows, and a bakery that soon became famous for its blueberry muffins. In all, there were 16 gay bars in Boston and Cambridge, according to Pink Pages directories from 1993 and 1994. Dad would go there traveling from Maine to Boston daily for work, back when it was just a diner. My parents would take us there if we were going to Boston, and it was a special treat for us. Got engaged there! I cant remember the name but it was right off 95 and Colman st. 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. Miss those dress up dinner nights. Original Owner: James Hook. I have a couple Old Lord Fox glasses my mother some how came home with . A little further up Rte 1 was The Ship shaped like a sailing ship. 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. Breathe deep the aroma of Guinness and find a new friend to chat with. Best special occasion restaurant ever! The clam chowder was phenomenal and made with quahogs. Miss that and my Mom a lot. It did quite well in the 50s but later on less well and she was becoming older and she had others running it for her. Loved the fried clams at the Redwing! The dessert slices were huge; my mouth waters just thinking about it! Pewter Pot! Restaurants That Have Closed. It had the absolute best muffins. 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. The Red Wing is still there and is as wonderful as ever! It was also one of the first, if not THE first restaurant to ban smoking! However, his son Edward Filene took over and became the first person to introduce the idea of "bargain basement" pricing to the consumer. Their pecan rolls were to die for. Had been to the Hearth and Kettle in Hyannis back in the 80s while visiting my grandmother. Baileys in Wolfeboro, NH. BTW Lafayette House and Red wing are still operational. Baileys. Although Id only been there once about 10 years ago, it has a special sentimental place in my heart. 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. The Clam Bar closed and the Inn is a private resort now. Everything about Hilltop Steak House in Saugus, MA, was as over-the-top as its sign. Very excellent service there. I think they are still at Faneuil Hall. 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. Great memories of that places. Also in the early sixties my parents would take us out for fried chicken at the Chicken Coop, we loved it as kids. And one more treasured spot -The English Tea Room on Newbury fantastic menu for starving students, and their sweet salad dressing was amazing! Larrys Cedar Crest in Lawrence, Massachusetts was my favorite restaurant when visiting the area. The clams were fantastic However, the flagship location in Boston closed for good in 1978. Sam Doran, a 24-year-old who lives in the North End, said he has been frequenting the bar for three years. Baked Alaska in the 1980s a really special experience. Jack & Marions in Brookline and Fantasias in Cambridge. 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. The stand was enlarged a couple of times and in 1949 she built a restaurant on the same site which she had bought in 1939. We always enjoyed these places: Jack & Marions, The Town Lynne, and Fantasias. Seems all the good ones on the Cape went away. Mildreds! Why? Among Brighams claims to fame was popularizing or perhaps even creating jimmies as an ice cream topping. Chadwick's, Waltham, MA Chadwick's was a wildly popular ice cream parlor that also served pretty good sandwiches. Here are 12 places that we still miss: How many of these do you personally remember? Thanks for the memories of all. Also, their clam chowder was also delicious. Legal Sea Foods - Charles Square: Located in the shadow of the Charles Hotel, the lone Harvard Square outpost of this local seafood emporium has shuttered. We were stationed at Hanscom Field in the late 1960s & would drive to the Willow Pond Kitchen just for the fried clams. As a kid until I moved away after 22 yrs, I lived up the street from Fontaines and never Grew up in Stoneham MA now in FL. Every day was Thanksgiving at Green Ridge Turkey Farm, and the roast turkey with stuffing and potatoes and cranberry sauce is what put it on the map. We used to have lunch at Brighams. Let us know in the comments. If you want anything like it, I highly suggest going to Hawthorne By the Sea, which is owned by Anthonys Pier 4, in Swampscott. At its height, Brighams had 100 restaurants across Massachusetts. I managed to puncture my hand with one of the claw spines, and had to use the napkin around my hand to finish the Lobster. John Durgin and Eldridge Park took that over in 1827 (a third partner, John Chandler, came aboard in 1840, but by then it was apparently too late to add his name). The Shiro in Berlin. Oh and dont forget Nadias you had to know about that place it was so buried deep in the South End! 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. We felt so grown up! Kens in Copley Square was a late-night favorite. Amazing Baked Alaska! Fantasias near Fresh Pond in Cambridge. The Kowloon was the big attration on Route One, and still is. Yokens Thar She Blows restaurant in Portsmouth NH, There was also a location on Route 1 in Danvers, MA. The waiters were all old men, and the pictures of movie stars who ate there were on the walls. Me and my husband miss the Cock & Kettle in Uxbridge Ma. The lure? Also York Steak House!! Ownership plans to turn the space, just steps from the Cambridge border, into an art gallery and a more casual eating space. My parents and I would go there for special meals. Located on the town line between Lexington and Waltham, Massachusetts, Chadwicks was best known for its ice cream sundaes, and most famously the BellyBuster: 20 (some say 30!) Jacob Wirths in Downtown Boston, and Teccis in the North end. At HoJos, mom always had Orange Pineapple ice-cream !! You always had to rub the Buddhas belly in the lobby before and after you ate your meal. Patti Johnson Georgevich, Anthonys Pier 4 in Boston will always hold a special place in my heart. I remember when The No Name was literally a shack on the waterfront with fishermen bringing their latest catch of blue fish coming in the back door. As of November 2019, all of the restaurants on this list are still in operation and any old historical Boston restaurants that have closed recently were left off the list. We went there a couple of times. Very smoothly regimented operation and quite impressive. You go downstairs. All but 1 of these restaurants were in MA, yet this is titled 7 Lost & Gone (But Not Forgotten) New England Restaurants There was easily enough for two people. Anthonys Pier 4 in Boston and Saunders at Rye Harbor, NH. In Chinatown Yee Hong Guey. Boston, MA 02210; East Side Bar and Grille 561 Cambridge Street Cambridge, MA 02141; Easy Pie 1701 Washington Street . Had our first date at Hilltop in 1983. When you were a regular to Durgin Park you had your own waitress! The Steaming Kettle in Government Center the BEST clam chowder EVAH!!! Lobster in the Rough, Route 28, Cape Cod. The bar has a Downtown Crossing outpost thats popular in its own right, attracting packs of office-goers who want to wash away the memories of workday throughout the week. Two more to add: Flagstones in Newington, NH and Els Signs on the plywood over the windows said, 'No Trespassing' and 'Private Property.' No one from Old Sully's could be contacted for comment on the story. Various train cars had different themes, Victorias Station always served great steaks and other American Fare. Commodore, Noth Beverly Chinaland, Beverly, Green Barrel (at tbe bottome of Danvers State Hospital. The tavern was named after Dr. Joseph Warren, a Patriot leader who was killed in action during that famous, aforementioned battle that took place in Charlestown. 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. They offer full lunch and dinner menus and at night they have live music and DJs every night of the week. The floor was covered in small white tiles, which added to the ambiance and also helped make the place cool. Here are the other restrictions related to selling alcohol in the state. Union Oyster House dates to 1826 when it opened as the Atwood & Bacon Oyster House. Tell them all hello from me! 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. Manchester, NH favorites Blakes restaurant and ice cream AND the Puritan Back Room, Makris Seafood in Concord, New Hampshire. There were so many and I miss them all. When it was built, it supposedly replaced a nearby tavern burned down by the British troops either during the Battle of Bunker Hill or another Revolutionary War skirmish. Dineros Hull. My father in law would take us to lokobers in Boston and we would get baked Alaska for dessert. They had the best seafood platter and a delicious filet mignon! They would pride themselves on serving huge portions. Warren Tavern Bars Charlestown The Warren Tavern has been in its current location on Pleasant Street (near the Bunker Hill Monument) since. But even among those eye-catching neighbors, Hilltop Steak House stood out. Elishas and also the White Horse Tavern, both were in Milford NH.