6/20/2013. It really took me down memory lane. 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. Does anybody remember a Chinese buffet called Yum's on 15th ave and Thomas their was a second location on 19th ave and Peoria. To us, he is the chef behind places like the Wet Paint Caf with Bernie Matz on Lincoln Road, where got his big break in the 80s, and YUCA, an acronym for Young Urban Cuban Americans, where he highlighted a different side of Cuban cuisine. It was the only place that served food after one of the 1960's hurricanes (Cleo or Donna?) : ( Someday someone will contribute the photos you want to see. Anyone remember Deli City, Santacroce, Formosa? They would have been the oldest (100 years) but they have been demolished for yet another huge new project (City Centre or whatever) in the Brickell area along the river. Thank You for all the memories. This one opened in 1957 at the Cove Yacht Basin on the Intracoastal Waterway at Hillsborough Boulevard and could be accessed. I had never heard of the Pig Trail Inn so I entered "Pig Trail Inn Miami Beach" into the Google search box and I came up with a menu for sale on Amazon for $125. Sounds like you are describing the garlic rolls from Mario the Baker on W. Dixie Highway in North Miami. Thanks. 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. There was always smoke billowing out of the chimney and the food was fantastic. did I miss it? St Petersburg is the city Christopher Hitchens called "an apparent temple of civilization: the polished window between Russia and Europe the, "I never saw Eric Ravilious depressed. From the Miami Herald: I cant think of a city with a worse track record of preservation. The Majorette Drive In resturant on NW 79th st at 5 ave, The entire Little River area, the 8600 Club on NE 2nd ave, located just inches over the county line thereby giving it the right to stay open after the 2am closing time in the city limits, so they would open at midnight and stay open till 8am thereby giving any serious drinkers the option of going 24hours nonstop. One really famous restaurant that I did not see is "Wolfies" on Miami Beach. This blast-from-the-past diner in Downtown Miami has been serving hungry breakfast goers since 1938. Thanks. Dibb posted this comment in my Guestbook and I am reposting it here in hopes that someone will provide the answer to his question: Don, while visiting this page tonight I spotted the comments about "The Snackery". Now this was early 50's folks and time is running short for us. Bill HAAST and the MIAMI SERPENTARIUM Photo Gallery - click on image to view, Old National and Miami Area ADVERTISEMENTS - All Years - click on image to view, Gallery: Do YOU Remember? If people were going to go to Florida for their vacation, they avoided Miami like the plague and went to the new Disney World instead, which opened in 1971, and siphoned away tons of tourism. I presume it was you who mentioned the one at 125th and 7th Avenue and I responded that there are two photos of it taken last month at the bottom of the above gallery of photos. I think Brothers Two was the lounge connected to 6 West in the Springs. We used to call them "Black Anus." . Last year law enforcement officials seized 3.2 million Ibs. 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. I went to Miami High and we's go between both Paley's and IHOP. Well, one that stands out, in particular, is Lum's restaurant. These portrait photographs of Russia's ruling Romanovs were taken in 1903 at the Winter Palace in majestic. I'd like to add them to the list of restaurants that are gone but need just a little more information. Along with Ronnie himself and his, "It is time for art to flow into the organisation of life." Yes, see the two photos above that were taken last month right after he re-opened. Lived at Jackson Hall on tenth avenue and than to Royce, I loved looking at these pictures,for a few minutes i was back in time and loving every second of it! Serving up its famous half baked pizzas on Bird Road for more than 55 years, its pizza has grown such a fan base that it is now delivered around the country to those craving a half baked pie. Hamburger Circus 300 block of Miracle mile, It was called Hamburger Circus and originally it was in the 300 block(south side) and later moved to Ponce, one block south of Miracle mile one the East side next to the alley. I'm hoping someone here will remember Walt's (or Walter's) Restaurant on N. W. 20th Street between 10th and 11th Avenue in Miami. Also there was a Royal Castle we used to go to on Biscayne Blvd near Cushman School. It was my Dad's and we have none! The restaurants that you mention were not left out on purpose, it's just because no one has sent in photos of them. LYNN- you MUST be talking about Marcella's in North Miami, 138 st. & Dixie Hwy. Nov 8, 2016 - These restaurants were all over town when I was growing up. We had a Sir Pizza in the Cypress Village Shopping Center in Miami Lakes from the 70's through the 90's and I dined there many times and always got a good meal at a reasonable price. Apparently photos of the Majorette Drive In are kind of rare but I keep hoping that someone will provide one. 736 reviews. I could have sworn that it faced east, but the streets arent structured that way, with facades. Or the MauMau Lounge in the Springs by the Airport? I think their last name was something like Zipantis. Also featured in: 11 Kosher-Friendly Restaurants in South Florida. The name was Lou's Donut Shop. What location better encapsulates Miamis crime years than the infamous Tommys Deck Bar, known as The Neighborhood Bucket of Blood due to its draw for drug dealers and the resulting violence. Does anyone remember the name of the barbeque place on 163st? A bunch of us that graduated in '58 went to the Red Diamond Inn after graduation, sang the school song and just laughed and cried. My sister and I loved the big thing of pickles and kraut on the table. De Rodriguez may be shuttered, but the chef is on his most important adventure yet. A couple ran it, Harry the chef, and his wife as waitress. Does anyone remember Gus's juice bar on Collins Ave. Used to gothere as akid in the late 50's, early 60's.Best pina colada's! i once did a radio show from there back in rhe folk song days of college. 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. Mike, there was an amusement park on the south side of 79th Street and west of 27th Avenue called Funland and I'm seeking photos of it. 1 Point Upvote Downvote Aldoros Bar.27th ave across from Funland Park. Even more famous than its clandestine dealings was itsprime ribnight on Tuesdays and Thursdays. I wasn't born until 64' but I did live right down the street from the Bottle Cap Inn. Anyone remember Cookie's on the Mile? The restaurant seemed unchanged since the 1970s till it moved. I have been searching for but so far have not been able to find a photo of HOT SHOPPES. Lorne Greene had something to do with developing PSN which is why the floor plans were called "The Ponderosa" and so on. Thanks. Great fries too. Remember Bill's Barbeque Drive in on SW 8th St next to the Tower Theater. The odds of it remaining are slim to none. Good food. Sure, I'd love to add it to the site. For those of you who are new to computing and/or surfing the internet, this is just one page of many pages of photos on this site. 3030 Ocean is definitely one of the most famous restaurants in Miami. I met the Actor Fred McMurry there. My Mom then moved to 7999 NW 15th Ave where I returned to after Vietnam. Tommy, welcome to the site. There was a good little organic place called the Last Carrot in the Grove too. Think I solved my own mystery (below), after some extensive GoogleStreetViewing of the area. Great times. We used to stay at the motel for two weeks every other year. 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. In the area of 21 Street and Collins you had another Wolfies, Chandlers next door and the famous Ember's known forf their salad dressing. Thank you for bringing back some wonderful memories. Marcellas garlic rolls will be in my memory until the day I die. At the time I thought they had the greatest job in the world, and could hardly wait to grow up and work there. As many as 40 banks still neglect to report cash deposits of $10,000 or more, as required by law. I remember eating there a lot when my mom would take us to Jacksons for Back-to-School clothes. In a book that became to be known as 'The People of the Abyss' London described the time when he lived in the Whitechapel district sleeping in workhouses, so-called doss-houses and even on the streets. Unsurprisingly, they all sing its praises. Does anyone know if they ever had table service outside (on the "Sidewalk")? ( 1940's- 50's) I beleive it was on the corner of Alhambra & Aragon Ave. To this day you can still visit to pick up tropical fruit, smoothies and other Florida-only bites. Let's hear it for Jack Perry's Sidewalk Cafe on Okee & 17th in Hialeah. I think it was right near Pier 1 Imports. One of your early pictures was of a Lum's Restaurant, with the notation help. Freedom Tower was built in 1925 and housed the Miami News. I was hoping that one of our viewers would see your comments and respond with some information about the restaurant. Guest of 13-Apr-2013: I'd love to see one also and be able to post it on here. Perhaps someday someone who knows something will respond with more information. It turns out the place was being held up when they walked in and they were served by one of the robbers!! I think it was a hamburger joint. 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. Hialeah stopped racing in the early 2000's and the track is dormant. Don, a friend just told me on Facebook that the Hasta Restaurant on Douglas Rd was what used to be the Douglas Rd Coffeehouse in the 1960s. I used to go there regularly and I would almost always eat in the neighborhood. His menus are Cuban-centric with some twists and turns along the way. dr. jeffrey comanor. Anyway, thanks for trying, I was just remembering some great times and was hoping to put the pieces together. I remember Nayton's very well. Report as inappropriate. I think we ate there every meal for a few years - 70 - 72 or so. Does Maury's Market sound familiar? A great collection of Miami memories. The picture of the Red Coach Grill was great because you could see the whole side of the new Jordan Marsh store on the Boulevard. The food was as good as any sit-down restaurant. When you think of Lums the original I believe was on 41st Street.They later featured the Ollie Burger which was the recipe from Ollies near Beach High. Don, anyone remember the Loffler's Bros resturant in Coral Gables. Also, big fans of Santacroce's, Sorrento, Red Diamond Inn, Piccolo, and the Famous. Having lived in Miami when it was called the Magic City, love the memories this brings back. Edison seniors often ate hot dog and hamburger lunches at the bar's adjoining dining area. Can you verify this? Reviews on Historic Restaurants in Miami, FL - Old's Havana Cuban Bar & Cocina, Sala'o Cuban Restaurant & Bar, Havana 1957 Cuban Cuisine - Espanola Way, Joe's Stone Crab, Broken Shaker - Miami, Toro Toro, Peacock Garden, Twenty Seven Restaurant & Bar, Versailles, The Surf Club Restaurant The images of Hialeah dining and drinking establishments are in the Hialeah Gallery. The oldest bar in Coral Gables, established in 1946, this place has something for everyone. Does anyone have a photo of the Majorette Drive In Restaurant on 79 St. and 5 Ave? Increased quality also means increased competition, between both old and new players.