Those pictures are great. 18th Ave. 8263 Bird Rd, Miami. Used to go there in the late sixties. Funny little window joint across from the Grove theatre on Grand Ave. Yum. Some of them became Big Daddy's [now Flanigan's], I know the 27 Birds was one of them. How about the Ale House on South Dixie by the U of M? I remember eating there a lot when my mom would take us to Jacksons for Back-to-School clothes. Here we find the youth rallying for Nixon and his VP running mate, Spiro Agnew. No one ever mentions Hart's and no one seems to remember it??? You have my email addy; let me know when you move up here and I'll give you the scoop on the local seafood joints. Her dad, Cliff Pearlman was the founder of Lum's restaurants. and the Copper Tone Girl was my favorite! 736 reviews. In the past two years, the city has approved the destruction of three blocks of Art Deco hotels, its streamline moderne Sheridan Theater and its only surviving red brick and Dade County pine warehouse. I even remember when Cookies was 2 doors down from Chippys on the Mile. It's just a different style now.". Category 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1970s Restaurants. Great restaurant to go for celebrations. 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 want to keep Hialeah separate since I grew up there and it's a different world, haha. But someday someone will do it and they will be posted. 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. As many as 40 banks still neglect to report cash deposits of $10,000 or more, as required by law. Miami in particular is known for pushing the edge of culinary boundaries, and sometimes that means failures, as well as successes. 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. Yes I have a dark side, doesnt everyone? For safe return. Does anybody remember Joey Dees peppermint lounge on I believe 27th ave it was near Dade Jr college, how about a place called 1 South and another lounge called Par Tee Lounge which was located near a lighted par 3 golf course. Welcome Jim, it's great to hear from you again. One really famous restaurant that I did not see is "Wolfies" on Miami Beach. was Dixie. What a great Site !! But Miami hadnt totally abandoned hope of attracting tourists. Dad used to build and race dune buggies near PSN/Indian Mound and the Everglades. Sadly they are no longer around. Please, someone tell me the name of the longest continually operating restaurant in Miami-Dade County that is still open today. Shot a UM student film at Tobacco Road in 1984. Located in an alleyway off US1 in Pinecrest, Keg South is the epitome of a dive bar. I used to spend winters as a little girl at my grandparents'vacation home (lucky kid, huh!) They didn't recognize him and when they asked for hot chocolates he didn't seem to know what to do or where things were. where my husband and I had one of our early "dates" - married almost 50 years now! It was located on LeJeune Rd. THAT's where little kids learned what "gourmet" wasand romance, too, I guess! My guess is Oven's, but what do I know? In 1956, it was welcomed in Miami Beach, per Florida Backroads Travel. But this Land of the Elderly status didnt exactly boost tourism. View of people canoeing at Disney World - Orlando, Florida, 1971. I wonder if anyone remembers the name of the first restaurant that opened where Smith and Wolensky in now in South Beach (before Crawdaddy's), i need pictures of the bbq stable resterant 54st n miami ave. The year was 1970 when we opened it and sold our share out and moved to North Carolina and built one here 20 miles N. of Asheville, N.C. We sold it as my husband got sick and passed away 6 years ago. Then in 1921 his small stand on Miami Beach began to sell them and the rest is history. Rosalie, thank you for posting some great memories. What we always missed the most was the good food and the beautiful water. My parents moved into Hialeah in 1953 so i can relate to the later pictures,Fond memories. Hialeah stopped racing in the early 2000's and the track is dormant. I remember Scotties drive in on N.W. Was the other in the Springs called Brothers two?? My daughter now owns a very small version of our other restaurants and called Original Papa Nick's Pizza Take-out and catering. I was looking for a good meal before arriving at the stadium (I can only eat so many hot dogs). 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. I'm sure you would still be able to hear the band out there, the Mop Tops were good AND loud. One was I believe called Nine West or a similar name. I kept looking for a picture of Watsons Restaurant on NE 2 Ave. in Little River. Got sick on the ride that had two bullet-like capsules. I was hoping to see a photo of "Frankie's Pizza" which was on the corner of Bird Road and 92Ave. Met my wonderful husband there at Happy Hour about 29 years ago.. WOW What Memories Rekindled kudos 2 U. Hi Carole and welcome to the website. My brother Tim will never forget the morning he and another kid went to the Royal Castle on 125th St. and 7th Ave. I was stationed at a nike base in Carol City in 1968 . I only moved th Phoenix in early 1995. I need to catch up on some of the comments that have been posted here, so here goes: Does anyone else remember the "Pallas Athena" Greek restaurant on West Flager St. a little past the railroad tracks? i once did a radio show from there back in rhe folk song days of college. Drop me a line at OldMiamiMemories@gmail.com. We had many a fine meal there and I saw Bob Griese in there a few times in the 70's along with other VIPs. Visit Website. A film by by Coronado Studios for the Tourist Development Authority of Miami Beach, circa 1970: But for all these attempts to lure in tourists, in the eighties it only got worse. My father worked as a waiter there when it was frequented by movie stars. It was one of my family's favorite restaurants in the late 1940s to the 1950's. I remember the Royal Castle on 22nd Av. that we dined in and drank in. It's just a matter of time as more and more folks discover the site and remember that they have a certain photo of a certain place. Think I'm going to see if they'll ship to Seattle!!!! If anyone has a photo of The Pub or knows where I can get permission to use such a photo please let us know. Charles, welcome and thank you for posting. Does anyone remember the name of the barbeque place on 163st? Very popular at the time. Oh Don, what joy you have brought all of us "old" miamians!!! Is it in here? I do not see it listed, it is now a day care center!! 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. Wolfie's sandwiches and complimentary dill pickle spears on every table and booth. Worked at sseveral of the restautants , and as teenager MANY of the drive ins.. Rosalie. I would especially like to add the South Pacific and Jahns in the Gables because of fond high school memories at both of them. Haven't been back since I know things have changed since 87.. Wasn't the Granada Restaurant on S.W. As if to signal its catastrophic fall from grace, in 1972 the Democratic National Convention was hosted in Miami Beach; riots and revolt broke out everywhere. My father Morton Gregg used to own a combination deli/Chinese restaurant in the early-70's called Naytons. We used to stay at the motel for two weeks every other year. Thank you whomever. Having lived in Miami when it was called the Magic City, love the memories this brings back. I couldn't post the info on Andalusia, because it was too long. Pembroke Pines, FL. It was behind the Frank 'n Bun which is on the corner of 79th and 27th Avenue (now a Royal Castle and strip shopping center). Carlton, I will assume that you are referring to a building that was there long ago? Joe's Stone Crab, Miami Beach Joe's might be the most famous restaurant in Miami. Fidel Castro upped his game sending over his prisoners and crime subsequently went through the roof. Don. 7th Avenue? 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. We used to call them "Black Anus." Nov 8, 2016 - These restaurants were all over town when I was growing up. I used to go there regularly and I would almost always eat in the neighborhood. They also had I believe a place in Hialeah, one on the 17th St Causeway in Ft Ld that I remember, and a place in the Grove on Bird Rd. Tony Pecorino. I did a brief search and did not find what you are referring to. His menus are Cuban-centric with some twists and turns along the way. 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. Worse still, Miami Beach mayor Alex Daoud got busted on so many criminal counts that he faced 528 years in prison! He is currently part of a culinary adventure program that takes travelers on a tour through Cuba, helping to finally merge the two worlds. Aside from one location in Nebraska that closed in 2017, all other Lum's had closed by 1983. Also, Roney Pub, Rascal, Wolfies. Also, I used to work at the Lums in Coconut Grove too. I don't know the location or name but I had a birthday party there. 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. And there was a Kwik Chek behind the Chevron station on the other side if 27th Ave, and Stephens Van Terminal and Tag Agency on the other corner. THANKS. of marijuana, with a street value of $ 1.3 billion, and 2,353 Ibs. But what has kept it going for over 50 years isnt its cheap beer (which we admit is a nice bonus) but its grilled burgers and wings that have won numerous accolades over the many decades. Wonderful site!! Back in the 1950s, the blocks surrounding 22nd and 23rd street on South Beach where the epicenter of Miami nightlife with over ten restaurants and nightclubs entertaining socialites. I passed it on to Pete Ciolfi so he can tell his mom about yet another person who remembers Quinty's. Pretty soon a guy came out from the back. Since 1955 this watering hole has attracted some of countrys most notable musicians, athletes and even politicians, who have walked through its doors to sip on a brew or two. With Vietnam chanting protesters, RNC cars surrounded and windows shattered, the Republicans felt terrorized and unsafe. The ebb and flow of Miamis culinary scene means not just navigating a crowded marketplace, but being prepared to pivot as necessary, to stay abreast of trends and know when to move on and start something fresh. 7th Ave in Miami, and BBQ Barn a couple miles north on 7th ave. Dows anyone remember the Trio Diner on SW 8th Street and 37 Ave? Some of us because we were happy to be out of school and some (me included) because we were so sad that our school days at Miami High were over!!! Increased quality also means increased competition, between both old and new players. Thats one of the interesting things about Miamis transitory nature. but if you're on Facebook there are a few sites on there that post throwback photos from the Miami/Lauderdale area over the years, including photos and menus from now shuttered restaurants. Anyway, thanks for trying, I was just remembering some great times and was hoping to put the pieces together. Good food. This unique hot dog joint was known for steaming its dogs in beer - it was kid-friendly; don't worry! The finest steaks and lobsters Don, what a great site. Sure, I'd love to add it to the site. I would walk right past it every day going to Little River Elementary School. In the 1970s mobster Meyer Lansky, pursuing the simple life of a philosophical, Chevrolet-driving, book-borrowing library patron, was often spotted noshing in Wolfie's. . Thank you! Thank You for all the memories. I love all th pictures. It's all concrete now. Anyone remember Deli City, Santacroce, Formosa? Jeanne Ledbetter-Knapp I lived at 781 n.w. My Mom then moved to 7999 NW 15th Ave where I returned to after Vietnam. . De Rodriguez may be shuttered, but the chef is on his most important adventure yet. In the end, the convention went on, but Miamis brand as the sun and fun capital of the world was gone. Sharon W. Miami Beach, FL. I received this great e-mail concerning the Majorette Drive-In: To the person who asked about Roys BBQ in Coconut Grove - yes, I remember. Gosh so many good restaurants here. Does anyone know what happened to a little juicebar called Athens on Collins Avenue, Does anyone remember or better have photos of the nightspot, "watering hole", not a restaurant, that was where the Melting Pot is now, Biscayne south of NE 163rd St? Have you got a picture of the Copper Tone Girl mechanical bill board on the 79th St. Causeway going to the Beach? The 3,400-square-foot restaurant . Among his crimes, Daoud would ride with police officers, find a suspected criminal on the street and beat the shit out of him. I am too buried with photo work and family stuff to be a researcher of old information for viewers of this site. That was the hangout for the 1963 Miami High crowd. Tommy, welcome to the site. Thank you Don. How to keep The New Tropic safe from yourspamfilter. Was in Centurions at Palmetto famous for hosting breakfast after proms and other things best not mentioned. Howard, I remember Valenti's on NW 7th Ave quite well. Years later when I saw Cirus Circus casino I thought of that place in the Gables! What about Santacroce's and Good Food near the U? I have just spent the past two hours going down memory lane. It was on 79th St. at about NW fifth acenue. 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. Of course, I was just a kid, but I remember it well there was also a Publix, I think next door to Toby's it later moved to south of Coral Way and 27 Ave. Just had to say I agree with the other poster about Marcella's having the best garlic rollsawesome place!! Report as inappropriate. Please enter a valid email and try again. Very nice collection for memory lane. There used to be a fair ground on 27th ave/79st around 1957 behind Lums. Some places not mentioned and I am sorry that I do not have any pictures to contribute, only memories. James McLamore and David Edgerton would eventually take over the company and shorten the name to Burger King. My relatives lived in a complex called The Carriage House in Miami and then later moved to Key Biscayne. Youre on National Airlines.. Thank you for bringing back some wonderful memories. I worked at Black Caesar's Forge for a while. 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. #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. Miami Beach Florida. Thank you for such wonderful Memories. 8th Street across the street from the Granada Entrance to Coral Gables? The landmark space still brings people in by the droves for its famous claws and sides. To Don Boyd: You're correct about Brevard County having many ex-Miamians. Is Hialeah park still racing? Of course, property values arent the only reason why seemingly popular restaurants close. Keep remembering more.. Figaro's on w. 49th stree Hialeah, my kids loved the old movies they showed, then came Farrels at Westland when it first opened, with that big dishpan "Zoo"about a 5 pound ice cream sundae and a spoon for as many as you liked. Dont forget Curleys Drive In at Lejeune & 25th worked there too.. How about Carole's Restaurant & Kai tiki Lounge on Lejeune & 9th street. The area generated 40 times more unreported cash than the rest of the country an astonishing figure! Oops. I was glad to see Hollemans. I somehow remember it being close to the Miami address. Bile's ranch was out there where we kept our horses. 1970 - the Gold Triangle store at 7420 SW 88 Street, Kendall: 1970 - aerial view of Dressel's Dairy on Milam Dairy Road: 1970 - aerial view of the Palm Springs North development in northwest Dade County, Florida: 1970 - aerial view of Miami Lakes south of the Palmetto and area to north of the Palmetto: 1970 - aerial view of the Miami Lakes . 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. It was somewhere around SW 57-67th Ave and maybe Coral Way. I miss My Miami. St. Petersburg. I was born at Northwest Hospital on 79th street, 1944. How about Dean's Waffle Shop on 36th AV. I am trying to find the name of a restaurant that used to serve the best garlic rolls. I was born in 1942 and raised in S. Dade. Jim Goodwin, do we have any pictures of TOBY'S CAFETERIA on NW 54th St ????????????????????? George Andrews, a pilot for Pan Am Airways at the time, bought the restaurant in 1967 and owned it until 2010, when Rene Dahdah took over. and on S. Dixie (now a bank)? I was hoping someone besides myself remembered Leonard's La Pena on Bird Road. The Flashbak Shop Is Open & Selling All Good Things, "Miami Beach is where neon goes to die" - Lenny Bruce. I met the Actor Fred McMurry there. - all years - click on image to view, Burger Beast Museum Gallery - located at the entrance to the Magic City Casino in Miami, It is spelled Opa-locka, not Opa-Locka, not Opa Locka and not Opa locka - click on image to view gallery, Dade and Broward High School Reunions - Post them here in the comments - click on the image to see planned and past reunions, 2010 - current race/ethnic percentages for Miami-Dade and Broward County High Schools. The Cuban bakery has been around for 42 years and has grown to over 13 locations since its humble beginnings in Hialeah in the early 70s. His parents came from Cuba in 1955, before the Revolution, and moved to Miami when he was 14. Yes, The Granada Seafood Restaurant was on SW 8th St near Granada Blvd. I have a couple photos but they are inside shots and dont show much. 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. This old school German deli has been serving up signature sandwiches, German sausages, cold cuts, coleslaw and a variety of salads for decades, and its still owned and operated by the same couple who opened it up in 1972. If you enjoy what we do, please consider becoming a patron with a recurring monthly subscription of your choosing. This comment was removed from a prohibited page and is now located on this more appropriate page: Brenda, Google is your friend and you should use it. I also thought it might be the Trocedero because I am not convinced it was Italian, I only remember that it had unusual and awesome garlic rolls. The feds left in 1972, and it was sold to private buyers who used it for condominiums attracting the aforementioned influx of retirees. they had great food and the cooks would have fun with everyone. Located in the heart of Little Havana, it has gained a loyal following for its "Pan con Minuta" snapper sandwich and along with other seafood specialities that are still some of the most competitively priced in town. Again, the guy didn't seem to know how to ring up their order etc., and he told them they didn't have to pay this morning. it was great. 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. My dad knew the owners from the restaurant they had in the garment district in N.Y. We went there all the time. Oh, and the Taurus. I ate many "All You Can Eat" Shrimp dinners there but I left Miami in 1970 so it might have moved by '72. Old Florida. 7pl and i walked to school by myself ,5yrs old, all the way to school on 58st and 13ave!Can't do that today! . Don, I worked for Josefine in 59 & 60..at Quinty's at nite on Friday & Sat nite. Bravo, Hi Linda, thank you for your comments and your memories. To Linda Altman: I believe the shrimp restaurant you are thinking about was "The Shrimp Place". judge in the episode Fruit of the Poison Tree. I live in Winter Haven now and just celebrated 50th Anniverserary. One of Hialeah' good ones worked there 8 years. There will never be another city as beautiful and interesting as Miami was in the 30s-60sit was very mysterious!!