: ), Thanks for putting on your sight the Lighthouse Restaurant which was owned by my. Talk about bad timing on my part. Tom from Hollywood. A great collection of Miami memories. One section had a turn-table floor that swept--very slowly--past curved bay windows with a view of the 60's-era traffic through that bit of Coral Gables and those tall, spindly palms that lined Dixie Highway back then. Thanks again for sharing the memories. Last year law enforcement officials seized 3.2 million Ibs. The images of Hialeah dining and drinking establishments are in the Hialeah Gallery. Although we were not just a restaurant, but my family drugstore, Allen's Drugs at Red & Bird Rd had a restaurant and we were famous for our hot Chili. I would usually get Walt's meatloaf (it was the best) with home cooked veggies and bisquits. It had delicious and large portions of Greek specialties and also wonderful prime ribs that hung off the edges of dinner plates. Does anyone remember the name of the barbeque place on 163st? Open in Google Maps Foursquare. And, if youre honest, youll just drag up from the depths all the times youve hated or felt passionately about something and play it. This has been one of Miamis top barbecue spots since 1951. Having lived in Miami when it was called the Magic City, love the memories this brings back. Oh, and the Taurus. 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. Global shipping available. A free standing rectangular building, one small bar, the other larger. The newspaper left in 1957, and the building was used by the federal government to take in Cuban refugees to provide medical treatment and process documentation. That was always one of my favorites. . Aside from one location in Nebraska that closed in 2017, all other Lum's had closed by 1983. I don't remember if it was even air conditioned, nobody cared, it was good. When they were done with their order, they put money on the counter. Wow this site is cool do you remember Toby's Cafeteria? After graduating from Miami High in '57, went with parents and friends to celebrate at Red Diamond. 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. Best garlic bread in town at the time, 1964. I could go on and on. Go to the Hialeah Park gallery for more information on the track. Mom and dad graduated in 61 from Hialeah High. it was great. Over the past few years, beloved establishments like Tobacco Road, Wolfies Rascal House, Davids Caf, Jumbos, and Escopazzo have all closed. This is the link to it: Anyone have any pictures or info on the old Pig Trail Inn Restaurant in Miami Beach? 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 Gus's juice bar on Collins Ave. Used to gothere as akid in the late 50's, early 60's.Best pina colada's! South Beach had earned such a horrible reputation that it almost changed its name to Oceanside. 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. I had a friend that was a waitress there and went many times. I worked at Black Caesar's Forge for a while. across the street from Kelly's Drive Inn. Thank you very much for your contributions. The National Airlines campaign (famous for its new Fly Me slogan) beckoned folks to the city, You hear birds sing. Dave Conger I grew up in this area. I went to Miami High and we's go between both Paley's and IHOP. We used to call them "Black Anus." . The so-called Greatest Generation and Silent Generation were at retirement age, and the marketing worked, with tons of senior citizens relocating from cold climates up east. It has always been a place where people stand out. 15 Fantastic Outdoor Patios for Alfresco Dining in Miami. Gallery - All Years - click to view An important part of growing up in the Miami area were the restaurants, drive-ins, bars, lounges, etc. because it had gas. I was born in 1942 and raised in S. Dade. Your friend may be correct but without a photo I can't verify it. Old Florida. Hello Don,'I remember many of the restaurants. Yes, The Granada Seafood Restaurant was on SW 8th St near Granada Blvd. I forgot to add that the restaurant I am looking for info "Irvins" or Irwins" would have been late 1950's or early 1960's. Owned by a gentleman by the name of Gino Irvin or Irwin? Where to get the best croqueta in town Miami will be a debate for the ages but we always know a major contender will be Islas. Founded by the Perlman family, Lum's became popular among college students, says The South Florida Sun-Sentinel. Also, anyone remember the Red Barn by the tracks that divided Hialeah and Miami, on 79th St? One of your early pictures was of a Lum's Restaurant, with the notation help. The article was read by Anthony Yerkovich, who was so inspired by this stat, that he wrote a television pilot called Miami Vice. I grew up on Miami Beach. Across from the Royal Castle on 95th Street was a Georgia Pan Fried Chicken. The 3,400-square-foot restaurant . . Does anyone remember a circus themed resaraunt back in the mid to late '60s? Even more famous than its clandestine dealings was itsprime ribnight on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Glad to see the pictures. How about the Ale House on South Dixie by the U of M? It was my parents restaurant. But Miami hadnt totally abandoned hope of attracting tourists. love this site-found it while doing research for a nostalgia visit to my hometown of miami springs -i was looking to see if pumpernick's in south miami was still open-boo hoo-but i will always have my fond memories of gracies italian with its great garlic knots and the donut holes my dad would bring home when he got off duty from the coral gables fire deparment from gracies delicatessen in miami springs-and lord how did i suvive riding my bike all over, all the way up to 49th street in hialeah. I too lived in Hialeah, went to Hialeah Hi.from first day it opened. It was on Bird Road near 80 avenue? Make sure not to miss out on the corn dogs and chili cheese fries as well and if you tell the cashier you love Larry Bird your drink refill is on the house. Wolfie's sandwiches and complimentary dill pickle spears on every table and booth. 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". In the end, the convention went on, but Miamis brand as the sun and fun capital of the world was gone. 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! Perhaps someday someone who knows something will respond with more information. Does anyone have a photo of the Majorette Drive In Restaurant on 79 St. and 5 Ave? Hi, I'm Dutch woman, my name is Berry and I really like to know all about the Dining/Dancing Golden Earrings in Hialeah. 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We could watch airplanes take off from Miami Intl Airport from her backyard. By December, the building is gone (sign says restaurant moved to 8872 Coral Way, in what looks like a revamped 40s/50s strip center). I don't know if you consider Tobacco Road as a restaurant or a bar but I considered it both because they had some damn good food. Always ordered their blackened grouper. I remember Nayton's very well. Hank Hagmann's Pal's restaurants were hugely popular in South Florida. Hopefully one will turn up someday because a lot of people loved the Yorkshire Inn. A 24 hr a day delight. Most notably serving as a steakhouse since 1968, its been known to be a favorite amongst movie stars, presidents and socialites during their visits to South Florida. And Yumbrella? 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. Another TV commercial urging people away from the cold with their new jingle: When You Need It Bad, Weve Got It Good. I believe it was off the 79th Street causway. Don't forget Sir Pizza on Key Biscayne. I live in Winter Haven now and just celebrated 50th Anniverserary. and on S. Dixie (now a bank)? I used to visit relatives in the "70's and we go there just for the rolls. We don't want to rely on ads to bring you the best of visual culture. You relax in a seat thats striped like a beach chair. Hill: thank you for posting that item about Sir Pizza. Would love to see a picture of the place. The bar had once been the venue for Jimmy Durante and Dean Martin. Okay Bill, thanks for the info which I wish you would have added to the "Restaurant Gone ." gallery where I made my comments about it. Tom, there is a comment from Miami Don on 15-JUL under the image of "Restaurants gone but not forgotten" (see above on the next to last line) that says: Any photos or memories of two lounges in Miami Springs that gave way to an office building in the mid 70's? FABULOUS - Loved it. 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.