Wednesday smorgasbord, homemade pies. I cant seem to find the name of a restaurant in osterville MA that served 2 pound baked stuffed lobsters in the 1970s. Lekker! ), then at a new location near the Aquaruim. The Arrow and Marios in Westport, CT. Marios was a favorite watering hole across from the Metro North train station. what about The Lincoln at lake walden? The Warren Tavern has been in its current location on Pleasant Street (near the Bunker Hill Monument) since 1780, making it the oldest tavern in Massachusetts. Yes The Cafe Budapest. If youre looking for something a little fancier and more modern, check out our list of the best cocktail bars in Boston. 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!) The parking lot had the best view often there would be a heron or other wildlife in the marsh when you parked. We loved Heck Allens too. 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. Victor and Anna Charpentier purchased the farm and restaurant in 1954, and they ran it until Victor died in 1966. In a 2013 essay in The New Yorker, Poehler described the scene: Chadwicks was one of those fake old-timey restaurants. When I was an usherette at the Music hall/Wang center, I always took my break at the Beef N Ale really nice owner. Grew up on the Northshore. They were Great, miss them. It offered fresh seafood and good value - although the average taxpayer was probably still taken aback to learn that Massachusetts governor Edward King spent $1,200 on Dini's lobster and crab salad sandwiches delivered to his office! The original tavern was a large three-story colonial-style building. Juliet can be reached on Twitter @JulietWrites. What a delicious combination. In Chinatown Yee Hong Guey. Follow Boston.com on Instagram (Opens in a New Tab), Follow Boston.com on Twitter (Opens in a New Tab), Like Boston.com on Facebook (Opens in a New Tab), Dorchesters 50Kitchen restaurant closes its doors, The results are in: Readers name the most iconic restaurant in the Boston area, What it's like to be an extra in a film or TV show, according to readers. She ran the Elm Street market in Waltham with her husband who I believe got in trouble with the law. Best Japanese restaurant ever! There were starched linen tablecloths and napkins. Grew up in Stoneham MA now in FL. My family would dine there occasionally and it was always a special treat. The HobBob Restaurant on the Boston Post Road in Madison, Connecticut served the most amazing fried chicken and shaved ham grinders! Flagstones was our familys choice for birthday dinners. The store concentrated on classic goods and, in the 1970s, several other branches opened throughout Greater Boston. Was a fun place. I remember Elises went I attended MIT. Learned to eat Fish & Chips there before I learned to like seafood. Bishops in Lawrence was great. They offer full lunch and dinner menus and at night they have live music and DJs every night of the week. Though now more a restaurant than a bar, you can still stop in for a drink. Thats certainly something worthy of a toast. So sad it closed always wished it would open again. 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. 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. At HoJos, mom always had Orange Pineapple ice-cream !! Many good restaurants now but the ones you mentioned plus ones mentioned in the comments brought back good memories. I lived in Easton and loved being able to get the fine fare of Weylus close to home. The Parker House as a whole has been the center of Boston and U.S. politics. In a city brimming with Irish pubs, J.J. Foley's is perhaps the most authentic. 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. Fontains with the waving chicken on the VFW Pkwy, West Roxbury. 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. 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. 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. 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. The Kings Rook in Marblehead kept me in great French Cream Cheese cake, fruit Frapps and Classical Music. Fans of Bettys comfort fare can head down the street to sibling South Boston restaurant Publico, which remains open. 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. The Green Barn in Salem,NH. Great 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!! 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. Historically, gay bars were spaces where LGBTQ people could meet, exchange information, learn about events and politics, and form connections that might be . Felicias in the North End! 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, terrific memories ~ add to em Locke-Ober Cafe, the Cafe Budapest, and Josephs of Dartmouth St.s lobster savannah. 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. Does anyone remember the Cranberry Bog Restaurant in North Stonington, CT? We went there a couple of times. This 1874 building was supposed to be knocked down, but preservationists campaigned against this move and were able to save the top three floors of the faade. Agree Agree. Thank you for remembering Jake Wirths. 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. BEST seafood dinner in New England! 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. Cant believe no one mentioned an almost 60 year old establishment with an iconic neon whale! I would check every one of the restaurants I saw, looking for it. Miss them all! For my part, I miss all the classic diners that have been closed or moved. 10. 3 Steeple Street Bistro and Bar 125 Canal Street Providence, RI 02903; 88 Wharf . Cheers Faneuil Hall: The Faneuil Hall location's bar was a replica of the one that appeared on the set of the TV show. They had the best seafood platter and a delicious filet mignon! The old Park Square Deli. Look out for your first newsletter in your inbox soon! 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. Glad Dinis and Too House were mentioned by others. Rock clubs come, rock clubs go. This Boston-based chain was the creation of Cambridge native V.J. Several Boston-area gay bars and clubs have closed in recent years, including Chaps (shown in 2005). Thanks everyone. It is so sad that they closed. The Boston-Area Bars and Restaurants That Have Closed (Or Are Closing), Spring 2022 Tracking eating and drinking establishments that won't reopen by Stephanie Carter Updated Apr 27, 2022,. With characters the likes of which the world will never see again. I felt badly when I heard of their fire and subsequent closure. Best fried chicken evaah!! They call them muisjes. Boston 1800, East Boston, Pind View, KingstonNH, All gone! ! Mary Kerr, Remember the European in the North End? Ah I used to work there 60s through 80s. 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. I remember Anthonys Pier 4, but didnt go there very often. This popular spot was especially well-known for its macaroons! Great restaurants from a bygone era indeed. We even sat next to Mark Wahlberg there one day! My cousins husband Eric and his brothers Frank and Biddle Thompson owned Snow Inn and Thompson Brothers Clam Bar in Harwich Port. Muffins, of course from standard varieties like blueberry and coffee cake to unusual creations like almond tea and fruit cocktail (there were even mystery muffins for daring diners.). Brighams in Arlington Heights. Hilltop ! Local sports celebs often spotted. The best veal parmigiana! Chadwick's, Waltham, MA Chadwick's was a wildly popular ice cream parlor that also served pretty good sandwiches. Blacksmith shop in Whitman/North River House in ?Pembroke/Isaacs & Burts in Plymouth, MA, Honisss was our go to restaurant for many years. They still had the great pizza and salad along with many more choices. Bond Bar at the Langham. This is an old question for Boston's LGBTQ community. How I looked forward to that! Out in Metrowest of Boston there was The Cock N Kettle restaurant in uxbridge. We would routinely take doggie bags to go because we couldnt eat all the food in one sitting. The sign is still there, though the restaurant in gone. 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. 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). Bison County: Waltham's go-to spot for fine barbecue has smoked its last rack of ribs. ! Elizabeth Hunter Vasco, The iconic Fontaines chicken sign, which was a Boston landmark until 2005, greets visitors to @culinarymuseum! My thoughts exactly. My parents found the restaurant when my dad bought a slice of the Countesss Dobos Tort. In 1931, George and Grace Kimball purchased 200 acres of land in Nashua, New Hampshire, and turned the property into a turkey farm. Elishas and also the White Horse Tavern, both were in Milford NH. Dairy Bar along with great restaurant and craft brewery! Any one know the name of this gem? They are missed too. James Hook & Co. Year Established: 1925. He would also later own three other New England classics: the Cape Codder Resort and Residences in Hyannis, the Danl Webster Inn in Sandwich, and the John Carver Inn in Plymouth. The Layette House on Rte 1 Foxboro. We used to have lunch at Brighams. My friends and I used to hang out at The Pewter Pot AND Senior Pizza. One of my favorite places was Kens at Copley. Old Timer Restaurant 155 Church Street Clinton, MA 01510; O'Leary's 1010 Beacon Street Cuchi Cuchi: For 19 years, Cantabrigians flocked to this Central Square hideaway to enjoy globally-inspired small plates and creative cocktails. At one time, Jordan Marsh, Filene's, and Gilchrist were the three shopping landmarks of Downtown Crossing. How about the White Rabbit in Onset and Libbeys Chowder House in Bass River? Anyone remember the name of the restaurant up a hill on Rte 3A in Plymouth, Ma? Not much changed in Eastham either !! And Dinis on Boston Common! 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. I would be bribed to bring back lobsters every trip to the buffet whether I wanted one or not, for my lobster eating competing uncles. The then-Parker House Hotel had become a gathering place for transcendentalists and writers such as Ralph Waldo Emerson, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Oliver Wendell Holmes and Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. Heck Allens in Lynn, really good seafood and good prices too. And a graduation dinner! The food was so yummy, whatever you ordered. However, the Saugus location on Route 1 was truly vast, with a dining room that could accommodate well over 1,000 diners. The Seawitch Restaurant & Shop on Route 1 Gone, Bel-Aire Diner, Route One North, in Danvers, MA. https://www.tfrecipes.com/jordan-marsh-macaroon/. 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 Cock n Kettle was epic! My father in law would take us to lokobers in Boston and we would get baked Alaska for dessert. Fantasias near Fresh Pond in Cambridge. Agree about Fontaines in West Roxbury. Larrys Cedar Crest in Lawrence, Massachusetts was my favorite restaurant when visiting the area. Deep Ellum: This popular Allston hangout, renowned for its beer list and welcoming patio, has given way to its sibling and neighbor, Lone Star Taco Bar, which will expand into the Deep Ellum space. And, the landmark kettle which actually steamed! Went to Yokens when I first moved to North Hampton in the early 1960s. Closed early 2000s I think hope someone had the foresight to rescue it XOV. The Brook Manor! If you asked, they also sold their squat red-on-clear Bel-Aire water glasses that the waitress brought before taking our orders. A tiki bar with stand-up comedy and an award-winning pupu platter? The classic stand-alone colonial style restaurants in places like downtown Plymouth and Orleans were a staple of my youth. John Zappala created it into a brigantine, two-masted sailing vessel with elegant dining on two levels. What memories! How about Sandys on the bridge to the Cape, Redwood in Mendon, Coney Island in Worcester, of course Anthonys , The No Name, the Hilltop in Worcester, and the list goes on. 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. The food was exceptional and very popular place. I recall seeing Hans Conried (Fractured Fairytales) who was in a play at one of the neighboring theatres. It had the same owner from 1922 til it closed when the state ended Rt# 128. The old Lord Fox was the place for local kids to go after the prom! Now that was a sundae , they were shown flowing over with sauce and they were made that way, you needed a shower after eating there! The best hamburgers and roast beef sandwiches. Look out for your first newsletter in your inbox soon! We were really sad they closed too. (Its clam chowder recipe continues to circulate online, still in demand after all these years). Expensive but great for special occasions. Last meal there was with my dad in, I think, 1980 or 1981. This restaurant dished up Polynesian food between 1961 and 2000. Does anyone remember the Scottish lion in Portsmouth NH? Clown sundaesyum. The place brought you back to a different time! Susan McHugh, Christos in Brockton. If only I could go back in time to those wonderful days! With the neon chicken sign waving you in with his wing.. Baileys ice cream in Wellesley and Belmont. Pier 4 and their enormous Yard of Ale was a favourite of my parents when visitors came to stay. Also there was a restaurant in NH that had trees growing through the building. And where I discovered that pesto is fantastic especially on a toasted roll with turkey and cheese. Still, alongside an impressive whiskey menu, theres the Dickens Punch to enjoy. Dont forget the Toll House,home of the famous cookies. Ma Glockners was fabulous, especially their incredible cream pies! I was just craving Souper Salad earlier today. I agree, always looked forward to the one before you crossed the bridge to the cape. Lived in Buxton for years and made the trip to Coles on a weekly basis. But Weylus also had a satel;lite location Weylus Sure in Brockton, MA. I loved the Pewter Pot. Keep an eye on Time Out Boston for all the latest, Bella Luna Restaurant & The Milky Way Lounge. We went to the Hilltop, Yokums, Brighams ( the best Lime Rickeys), Kowloon was always fun with the boat in the pond. Worked there in the 90s. The Seventh Inn in Park Square which I believe was initially Sanae. Cafeteria Boston: One of the city's most popular see-and-be-seen spots has permanently closed after 13 years on Newbury Street. I now live in Fargo and miss this wonderful restaurant and all the staff tremendously. So, at the sound of the drum, please join me in singing Kevin a very happy birthday!. They dont know what ice cream is down here. My favorite was Hilltop Steak House for the Lobstah pie!