Heck Allens in Lynn, really good seafood and good prices too. Home of the Sissy Split and The Mount Washington banana split that had six scoops of ice cream. Yokens restaurant was just off the freeway in Portsmouth. Kids at the pond who went there in the 30s referred to it as Danoskys though it may have been The Lincoln by then. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with prior written permission of Vanyaland. I have great memories of The Town Lyne House. Yay to Thompsons. I wonder why they left out the Shore Dining Hall at Rocky Point in RI? The site of many birthday dinners! Remember seeing Louise Day Hicks eating there!!! 250 Franklin St, Boston, MA 2110. Bar Boulud: Daniel Boulud perhaps the most internationally-decorated chef to dabble in the Boston food scene in recent years has closed his French-accented restaurant at the Mandarin Oriental. Worked there two summers during college. Everyone treated like family. 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. Did You Know? 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. The enterprise expanded to include four stores located in Boston (on Tremont Street), Hyannis, Cohasset, and Wellesley. The Pour House in the Back Bay has been sold after 34 years in business. The chocolate loving Dutch have been eating them for breakfast on toast for decades. I found this Jordan Marsh macaroon recipe online. What time do the bars close in Boston? - Quora Mapping Boston's Former Gay Bars - ArcGIS StoryMaps I go every year when visiting Bow Lake! It is so sad that they closed. Dante: The Royal Sonesta's Restaurant Dante has closed after 15 years. Today, a mammoth Barnes & Noble bookstore occupies the space where the restaurant once stood. It started as a hot dog stand by my grandmother,Stefania Danosky. Two quintessential Boston bars have closed temporarily The Pewter Pot chowder was excellent. Explorateur: This all-purpose, all-day hangout was popular with Emerson students and area workers. I have a couple Old Lord Fox glasses my mother some how came home with . I learned proper table service, including boning fish and carving beef properly, as well as making flaming desserts thrilling the customers. Never been to Durgin Parksigh. Cafeteria Boston: One of the city's most popular see-and-be-seen spots has permanently closed after 13 years on Newbury Street. My parents would take us there if we were going to Boston, and it was a special treat for us. I watched it grow from a small bar with bar pizza and delicious Greek salad to a large popular restaurant where wed wait an hour to get a seat on the weekend. I remember great times sitting there with my Dad and having a pint:) I have some similar memories of the Student Prince (aka The Fort) in Springfield MA. 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. We love the pop overs and their Delmonico potatoes and prime rib. My dad always got finn Haddie we kids would pronounce it. Great summer meal topped off with ice cream and a chocolate walnut brownie sundae! JJ Foleys is a true Boston icon, opening its doors in 1909 and establishing itself as a South End institution well before the neighborhood became the bustling slice of gentrification that it is today. Try another? Last meal there was with my dad in, I think, 1980 or 1981. And I can never forget the Athens Olympia on Stuart St., a favorite of my parents and my introduction to Greek foodout-of-this-world taramasalata, kebabs, and unsweetened coffee jello with whipped cream for dessert. 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. There is still one in Woburn that I know of. Great coffee, wine & beer bar. 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. Wonderful food and wine list. I remember my mom and dad taking my sister and I to the Hilltop Steak House many times in my much younger years. Any one know the name of this gem? Jimmys Harborside was a great place to dine in Boston. McMenamys Falmouth. Now, lets not get confused with this historic watering hole: Were talking about the original location on East Berkeley Street. The clams were fantastic There have been sooo many great independent restaurants, especially in New England, its hard to name all that have gone. 1, Norwood, on the outbound side. Once home base to Bostons garage rock scene, the longtime bar space, which first opened in 1907 and was properly established after Prohibition ended in 1933, ended its run as The Abbey in late 2008. Actress Amy Poehler worked at Chadwicks as a teenager in the late 1980s, as did her future Saturday Night Live castmate Rachel Dratch. 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. But some of the citys most notable eating and drinking establishments wont be open to welcome Bostonians back. When the state took the land for the Walden Pond State Reservation in 1966 or 67 she was ready to sell. Miss these wonderful old places; the new restaurants today cant hold a candleat least not for me. Berneices, Cello House, Captains Table. I got moussaka and vegetables. The place brought you back to a different time! Susan McHugh, Christos in Brockton. Fantastic home cooking. Dedicated production facilities were established, and more than 20 new Brighams locations opened in the 1930s and 1940s. And for dessert, you couldnt go wrong with Durgin-Parks Indian pudding. Keep an eye on Time Out Boston for all the latest, Bella Luna Restaurant & The Milky Way Lounge. Coney Island in Worcester is still open and now also has a hot dog concession at Polar Park, the new home of Boston Red Sox AAA affiliate, the Worcester Red Sox (formerly the Pawtucket Red Sox). The Yankee Silversmith in Wallingford, CT. Great popovers, great old New England atmosphere, and the best place for Choaties to go when their parents came to visit. 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). I used to go there before my evening shift. Yes!! Ditto the Hilltop Steak House. Dad would go there traveling from Maine to Boston daily for work, back when it was just a diner. So, at the sound of the drum, please join me in singing Kevin a very happy birthday!. That gypsy lifestyle taught him a lot,but when he had experienced enough of it,he opened his own place,and had great success. The walls featured murals of a traveling muffin man making his rounds. Hilltop was a firm favourite for its ridiculous extravagance with decorations, the herd of plastic cows. Dont know about up a hill, but you could mean Berts Landing..just next to the beach access. Under =Boston Restaurants are 2 Downtown Scandinavian ones; Olas,14 Carver St ,Park Square and the one I think you are remembering.. We went to the Hilltop, Yokums, Brighams ( the best Lime Rickeys), Kowloon was always fun with the boat in the pond. I remember their 15 cent coffee, great pies, and my favorite, their chicken strips, with fries smothered in brown gravy, and a salad. Well, its often not pleasant. Vallees Braintree, MA, and other locations throughout New England. In a city brimming with Irish pubs, J.J. Foley's is perhaps the most authentic. They did quite a function business so had need of live bands. They would pride themselves on serving huge portions. also Warmuthshad a wonderful B deck salad. 3 hours later, we headed from there to the Cape !! Ive been to a couple of these restaurants like the Hilltop Steakhouse remember going there with my grandparents when I was little and going into the butcher shop too. They were famous for their huge slabs of the tastiest Prime Rib you could have. Excellent Syrian food, steaks and seafood. They have a restaurant in Sanford Maine now , unfortunately no stuffed obstetrics or dessert but still good. Dineros Hull. Fontains with the waving chicken on the VFW Pkwy, West Roxbury. BTW Lafayette House and Red wing are still operational. What about LockeOber in Boston? 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. The Pewter Pot was also known for good coffee served in pewter pots and hearty chowders, sandwiches, and breakfast foods. Great Article! The pu pu platter at the Aku-Aku in Cambridge (Fresh Pond). Pewter Pot, absolutely. Loved Fontaines-! The Irish pub Lir on Boylston Street is . They were old fashioned and comforting on a cold day. My husband always loved the Greek lamb. Jody Price, Dinis near the State House. Some skeptics might wonder if the spots claim as the oldest tavern in America could be the result of too many strong ales. Hilltop Steak House was founded in 1961 by a butcher named Frank Giuffrida, and it was popular from the start. Was a fun place. Also, their clam chowder was also delicious. Cant believe no one mentioned an almost 60 year old establishment with an iconic neon whale! I must agree Howard Johnsons offered a variety of good food and accommodations. 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! 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. At fifty years old and counting, the Cask n Flagon has weathered all of the drastic changes surrounding it on Lansdowne Street. I remember having lunch at Warmuths and seeing on the news that night that it closed its doors for good. Great memories. Backyard Betty's: One of Southie's liveliest drinking and dining spots has served its final boozy shake and order of table-side wings. Rock clubs come, rock clubs go. Staff writer for Only In Your State and freelance writer. There was music and some of Santas elves would bring you a box of your own crayons and coloring pages while you waited for dinner. I remember the delicious meals, breads, and desserts..Another gem was Pop Hansons Deli around Harwichport on the Cape. All but 1 of these restaurants were in MA, yet this is titled 7 Lost & Gone (But Not Forgotten) New England Restaurants a whale steak. In its prime, Hilltop Steakhouse was regularly listed among the busiest restaurants in the world. There were any weekend mornings having breakfast there and the muffins and coffee were great. Also the Magic Pan with their amazing crepes and Soups. I worked at Senior Pizza in the late 1960sa poor hippy girlthe manager was an angel. What a nice trip down memory lane! 3 Steeple Street Bistro and Bar 125 Canal Street Providence, RI 02903; 88 Wharf . There is a Friendlys on Rte. Great seafood and a good variety on the menu so everyone could find something no matter what their tastes. (Well, that and the giant turkey that overlooked it all from the restaurants iconic highway sign.). I recall a several course wine dinner there around the mid 80s with a staff of about twenty waiters and waitresses who never missed a beat. They had the best prune rolls. What was more exciting? The best hamburgers and roast beef sandwiches. It was very dark and wonderful for socializing and I recall always finding something there to enjoy. The most affordable family restaurant. At HoJos, mom always had Orange Pineapple ice-cream !! Restaurants That Have Closed. My go to was Harvard Sq, probably the first to go due to rent prices. Old Sully's Boarded Up, Looks to be Closed for Good Expensive but great for special occasions. Many times we asked for more Popovers. Bond Bar at the Langham. SMH. Compiled between July 11 and July 15, 2016, with profound fondness and sorrow for the dearly departed watering holes of our youth: Best special occasion restaurant ever!!! This post was first published in 2020 and has been updated. Sandys had a location in Brockton, MA also. Surrounded by cobbled narrow streets near Faneuil Hall, Union Oyster House feels like a step back in time. Grew up in Stoneham MA now in FL. Yes, Mildreds and also Thompsons Clam Bar. Look out for your first newsletter in your inbox soon! Loved them both in the 70s-90s. However, the flagship location in Boston closed for good in 1978. Amrheins claims lineage back to 1890, making it a cornerstone of South Boston for over a century. 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. There were Wanted posters and bull horns on the walls. The food was so yummy, whatever you ordered. Welicks in Franklin for their fried seafood and they were open year round, not like the roadside stands. I remember Anthonys Pier 4, but didnt go there very often. Lobster, prime rib, the Arabic platter, the baked Alaska. Sad to think of these iconic restaurants are no longer around. Anyone remember Honisss on State Street in Hartford? 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!) There are old bars in Boston, and then there are really old bars in Boston. ONCE Ballroom: This indie-focused music venue and lounge in Somerville has hosted its last show. 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.). I also remember the Pewter Pot Muffin House. Freds Turkey house& Hills in Hyannis had garden outside they grew their own veggies & served food family style Sorely missed.Good times! Pellino's Ristorante (2 Prince St., Boston) has closed after about three decades in business the first two-thirds of which were in Marblehead before owners Frank and Karen Pellino moved the. They offer full lunch and dinner menus and at night they have live music and DJs every night of the week. 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. Ma Glockners was fabulous, especially their incredible cream pies! But on November 27, 1950, just four days after Thanksgiving, a massive fire leveled the restaurant. After the bars closed we would go to The Egg and Eye! I lived on the corner of Broadway ( RT 1) and Lakeside about 4 doors down from the Towne Lyne House between 69-71 . My go to place for Jimmies and a Lime Rickey. The Steaming Kettle in Government Center the BEST clam chowder EVAH!!! Boston 1800, East Boston, Pind View, KingstonNH, All gone! 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). Juliet can be reached on Twitter @JulietWrites. The store concentrated on classic goods and, in the 1970s, several other branches opened throughout Greater Boston. No mention of Mildreds Chowder House? Baked Alaska in the 1980s a really special experience. 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 . I couldnt agree more.Maneros Steakhouse was THE BEST ! The final Brighams-branded restaurant, located in Arlington, Massachusetts, retired the name in 2015. When we came back All great memories, but we STILL miss, and long for, the Green Ridge Turkey Farm. Mildreds! Catania. I only got to Durgin-Park once, but it was great. 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. When hard times descended in the 2000s, the company was split into two entities, with the restaurant business being sold to Deal Metrics, and the retail ice cream business, along with the Brighams name and trademark flavors, being sold to Hood, which continues to distribute them to stores under the Brighams name. Sadly, not all businesses have been able to reopen and some have . Jack & Marions in Brookline and Fantasias in Cambridge. In the early sixties, I worked just up Route 1 at what was once known as Ships Haven, which became, The Ship. scoops of ice cream, carried to the table on a silver platter by multiple busboys, who would pretend to struggle with the weight.