Anyone remember Honisss on State Street in Hartford? Check out their farewell post on Instagram. Ceia: One of Newburyport's go-to destinations for fine bistro fare has shuttered its doors. The food was fine (think burgers, tuna melts, and BLTs), but the ice cream was always the draw. Great place. 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. Kens in Copley Square was a late-night favorite. I know there are a few Friendlys still struggling along, but its in name only. We used to have lunch at Brighams. Mocha chip my all time favorite. Spent many wonderful hours hanging out with other couples in the booths upstairs. Memories of Closed New England Restaurants - New England Dining My father would coach us not to even think about the salad or a potato, just go straight to the lobstah station.. We got our fill and our moneys worth. (Its clam chowder recipe continues to circulate online, still in demand after all these years). I think they are still at Faneuil Hall. The Brook Manor! In 1931, George and Grace Kimball purchased 200 acres of land in Nashua, New Hampshire, and turned the property into a turkey farm. Thankfully, many still survive throughout NE. None of the bars I've mentioned are still in business, and most of the city's . Everyone treated like family. Remember seeing Louise Day Hicks eating there!!! Oldest Bars in Boston - History of Massachusetts Blog Lived in Buxton for years and made the trip to Coles on a weekly basis. The bar has a Downtown Crossing outpost thats popular in its own right, attracting packs of office-goers who want to wash away the memories of workday throughout the week. Brighams was great but you didnt give mention to Baileys in Harvard Sq! My go to was Harvard Sq, probably the first to go due to rent prices. The floor was covered in small white tiles, which added to the ambiance and also helped make the place cool. Sadly, not all businesses have been able to reopen and some have . There was a Swedish Smorgasbord restaurant just off Washington St. in Downtown Boston and we went there alot in the 50s. Everything about Hilltop Steak House in Saugus, MA, was as over-the-top as its sign. The Newbury Steak House was a firm favourite. The dessert slices were huge; my mouth waters just thinking about it! Expensive but great for special occasions. As our family of six grew, I can remember dad saying, Ready for the Hilltop? Wed all scramble in the car for a quick hour drive, usually on a Friday to get there by 3 for the luncheon special! I grew up in Norfolk and my family enjoyed going there. I miss them all! Baileys in Wolfeboro, NH. Yokens, Hilltop, Valles, The Modern and Greenwich Turkey Farm in Nashua, and the Hanover House in Manchester and last but not least, the China Dragon in Hooksett. Actually, I just looked it up and, indeed, they are still open and have great reviews! My whole family would meet for dinner there, aunts, uncles, cousins, grandparents. Great memories! Melissa Karales, Baileys Ice Cream on Boylston Street. ), then at a new location near the Aquaruim. Also in Franklin, Welicks Restaurant was famous for their Fresh Seafood. The best hamburgers and roast beef sandwiches. They had excellent muffins and a great breakfast. We asked you in Augustand again last weekwhich restaurant you miss the most, and what you loved so much about it. It was an occasional outing from our family home in Burlington . Black Angus, Boston. Not much changed in Eastham either !! When my three best friends and I got our first paying jobs in high school, we would dress up and go on Sundays. The rooms were big, the drinks were big, and the food was big (the standard-size sirloin was 18 ounces, but much larger cuts were available as well). Other employees would ring cowbells and blow noisemakers. I miss her and her restaurant. Elishas and also the White Horse Tavern, both were in Milford NH. Brighams was up the street from.my house in Lynn, wed go for our birthdays. Weylu s palace did not open until 1989 or so. Cant believe no one mentioned an almost 60 year old establishment with an iconic neon whale! Look out for your first newsletter in your inbox soon! Excellent, my mom and her friend Marge took me there when I was expecting my first baby, a special day! The Wursthaus was one of the earliest restaurants in the area to offer a more extensive beer list long before beer became hip and trendy. Hey folks..The Toll House in Whitman,mayou know, the cookie and great restaurant. Every time a customer was celebrating a birthday, an employee had to bang a drum that hung from the ceiling, and play the kazoo, and encourage the entire restaurant to join him or her in a sing-along. Swampscott . The Seawitch Restaurant & Shop on Route 1 Gone, Bel-Aire Diner, Route One North, in Danvers, MA. The space is now occupied by Yvonne's. Boston bars and gyms have to turn on closed captioning on all their TVs Breathe deep the aroma of Guinness and find a new friend to chat with. Yes, Mildreds and also Thompsons Clam Bar. The Last Hurrah is located inside the Omni Parker House hotel, which itself dates to 1855, and claims the much-traveled British author as a reveler and a guest. 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. The old Lord Fox was the place for local kids to go after the prom! Yes The Cafe Budapest. Two quintessential Boston bars have closed temporarily Really a place to go. I loved going in for a cup of corn chowder on a cold day. It is so sad that they closed. Boston Gone: The sites of rock clubs and music venues no - Vanyaland What a nice trip down memory lane! I loved the menu! Taranta: Jose Duarte's Peruvian-accented eatery was one of the most beloved in the North End. The food was so yummy, whatever you ordered. Since its start, this family-run pub has kept it classic, pouring pints of Guinness and other draft beers from behind its dark wooden bar, and serving straight comfort food with a smile. I miss lots of those, like Fantasia, Durgin Park, Jimmys Haborside, Pewter Pots, Brighams, the China House in Boston (near Steinway), etc., but my all-time favorite was Stellas, first in the North End (the great mystery was where did the valet parkers put all those cars? )and sayBoss,my sisters boy(or brother in law,or whatever) is coming over from the old country,can you find him a job?So,the new arrival would start at the bottom, maybe washing dishes,and over time would work his way up ,becoming a cook on the line. Saugus! The mini-golf course (plus batting cages and other amusements) that the orange dinosaur was part of is now condos, but they preserved the dinosaur; its easily visible from route 1. Actress Amy Poehler worked at Chadwicks as a teenager in the late 1980s, as did her future Saturday Night Live castmate Rachel Dratch. Durgin-Park, a staple in Bostons Faneuil Hall since 1827, closed its doors on January 12, 2019. I also remember the Pewter Pot Muffin House. Last meal there was with my dad in, I think, 1980 or 1981. Worked there two summers during college. But some of the citys most notable eating and drinking establishments wont be open to welcome Bostonians back. Never knew who might show up at the Clam Bar. It's believed that, despite its move from Elm Street to where it now stands on Union Street, the Bell in Hand still uses the original, physical bar dating back to 1795. 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. As such, it lays bona fide claim as the oldest restaurant in Boston, and among the oldest in the United States. According to their Instagram page, it's because of the coronavirus pandemic. Couldnt miss the huge waving chicken sign out front! Areas of the building date back to the 1700s, The Modern Hotel and restaurant Nashua NH, Oh their onion rings! How I looked forward to that! Oh, indeed the General Glover in Swampscott should be on this list. Oh and dont forget Nadias you had to know about that place it was so buried deep in the South End! There were starched linen tablecloths and napkins. Backyard Betty's: One of Southie's liveliest drinking and dining spots has served its final boozy shake and order of table-side wings. We love Brighams ice cream BUT, they did NOT invent jimmies. Fenmore Grill: Situated a long foul ball from Fenway Park, the Hotel Buckminster and its in-house Fenmore Grill have both shuttered. They too just closed for some reason. Great restaurants from a bygone era indeed. Great place to work. They made a gigantic plate of fresh fried golden brown mixed seafood. I remember taking dates to Kowloon. Great Article! I have a couple Old Lord Fox glasses my mother some how came home with . Thanks for subscribing! It was named the Sand Bar and was associated with a miniature golf course. My thoughts exactly. Throughout its run, seafood remained a popular menu item and pies were the go-to desserts, but the star of the show never changed. Every year my parents would take me there on my birthday. They were biggest of all. 617-956-8765. Going to the Pewter Pot in Brookline before my shift at the hospital. Though its a solid, year-round neighborhood drinking and dining spot, it turns into a complete madhouse on game days during baseball season. I remember their 15 cent coffee, great pies, and my favorite, their chicken strips, with fries smothered in brown gravy, and a salad. Wonder Bar: One of Allston's most popular and notorious nightlife spots has hosted its last rager. I really miss the Negimaki! I believe another should be added to this list. The Arrow and Marios in Westport, CT. Marios was a favorite watering hole across from the Metro North train station. Boston, MA 02210; East Side Bar and Grille 561 Cambridge Street Cambridge, MA 02141; Easy Pie 1701 Washington Street . You get an all-you-can-eat salad bar for one reasonable price. My dad always got finn Haddie we kids would pronounce it. The Red Wing is still there and is as wonderful as ever! I learned proper table service, including boning fish and carving beef properly, as well as making flaming desserts thrilling the customers. The Kings Rook in Marblehead kept me in great French Cream Cheese cake, fruit Frapps and Classical Music. Then when Star Market bought Brighams in 1961, it sparked a flurry of expansion that added another 40 restaurants to the mix. And Dinis on Boston Common! Anyway, it was just outstanding. [] Wed get a cooler and go to the butcher shop and load it up with steaks, chicken, and lots of goodies including the famous grapenut custard pudding! Bethany Fowler. I always ordered the same thing for dinner: escargot followed by baked stuffed lobster. Let us know in the comments. I think it was called The Robins Nest. It fronted onto Daniel Webster Highway, so thats where they put their farm stand and business was good. KPub is now in the same building. Best antipasto!! Various train cars had different themes, Victorias Station always served great steaks and other American Fare. Inevitably, other beloved stores and eateries were less fortunate and had to close their doors. Love that place. Gilchrist's opened in Boston in 1842 and, by 1964, there were multiple store locations across Greater Boston. Both were on Main Street in Hyannis! Oldest Restaurants in Boston: 17 Historic Eateries - Time Out Boston Boston Classic Restaurants - Boston Classic Bars - Town & Country The Pewter Pot was also known for good coffee served in pewter pots and hearty chowders, sandwiches, and breakfast foods. The best spinach pie & rice and huge Greek salads. 10 Oldest Restaurants in Boston - Oldest.org Warren Tavern Bars Charlestown The Warren Tavern has been in its current location on Pleasant Street (near the Bunker Hill Monument) since. The four Boston gay bars that closed during the pandemic were a pointed reminder of changes the community has experienced for decades. Luckily, the recipe has been preserved for those who would like to make those classic Jordan Marsh blueberry muffins at home. Home of the Sissy Split and The Mount Washington banana split that had six scoops of ice cream. The Dini family made that place renowned for delicious seafood and a warm welcome. Also very much missed is the Town Line 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. Potatoes were chopped very fine and the flavor was out of this world! Had our first date at Hilltop in 1983. Today, that number has been cut to less than half. Staff writer for Only In Your State and freelance writer. Jimmys Harborside in Boston (next door to Pier Four) and The Pillar House in Newton. Nice old Victorian run by a nice family. Does anyone recall The Buttery or Seniors Pizza in Kenmore Square? Boston Gone: The sites of rock clubs and music venues no - Vanyaland Same menu, same everything, delicious popovers. Casey Wilder, Augustines, Route 1, Saugus. Their pecan rolls were to die for. Bison County: Waltham's go-to spot for fine barbecue has smoked its last rack of ribs. Sign up to unlock our digital magazines and also receive the latest news, events, offers and partner promotions. ONCE Ballroom: This indie-focused music venue and lounge in Somerville has hosted its last show. Local sports celebs often spotted. Bergamot: One of Somerville's most popular dining rooms could not survive 2020. Pewter Pot, absolutely. 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 sure do bring back many wonderful Family Celebration Memories. Larrys Cedar Crest in Lawrence, Massachusetts was my favorite restaurant when visiting the area. Wicked yummy! They closed ages ago However a spinoff of it opened on Post Rd in Warwick RI not too bad. The stand was enlarged a couple of times and in 1949 she built a restaurant on the same site which she had bought in 1939. And Sherrys in Quincy along with Morey Pearls, 7 Es and while the food might not be great, going to Howdys was quite the experience, especially Friday nights when the cars would back into the spaces for show off time. Rock clubs come, rock clubs go. Sadly, it closed in 2013. Dineros Hull. So miss this restaurant. There were any weekend mornings having breakfast there and the muffins and coffee were great. Pewter Pot! Pier 4 and their enormous Yard of Ale was a favourite of my parents when visitors came to stay. The last one I remember was off I-80 in central PA; I would pass it on the way to Bucknell U. to visit my daughter. scoops of ice cream, carried to the table on a silver platter by multiple busboys, who would pretend to struggle with the weight. We were stationed at Hanscom Field in the late 1960s & would drive to the Willow Pond Kitchen just for the fried clams. They dont know what ice cream is down here. Mildreds! It was are go-to place for any occasion and my husband & I dated there for years. When the state took the land for the Walden Pond State Reservation in 1966 or 67 she was ready to sell. The final Brighams-branded restaurant, located in Arlington, Massachusetts, retired the name in 2015. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This setting should only be used on your home or work computer. Lords in Wells Maine unbelievable stuffed lobster, had an extra tail inside and the dessert in the pastry with ice cream was delicious. Although not a fine food restaurant, Howard Johnsons (New Englanders do not call it HoJos) IS a New England classic, and deserves a spot on this list. A 68-foot-tall cactus sign is all that remains of this once-huge restaurant in Saugus. There was a Yokens in Danvers , Mass in the early 70s . I think the name had the word oyster in it. The General Glover House in Swampscott was a well attended and fabulous restaurant for many, many years and greatly missed by many New Englanders. Here are the now-closed restaurants Boston.com readers miss the most We asked what restaurant you miss the most, and, more than 3,000 comments later, here's what you said. It had the absolute best muffins. John Zappala created it into a brigantine, two-masted sailing vessel with elegant dining on two levels. 1 there is called Providence Hwy. The 240-capacity Allston bar was an unofficial feeder for larger clubs like the Middle East and the Paradise. I grew up in west Roxbury and lived just down the street from Fontaines- such great memories of eating there with my family! Whenever a new one opened,he was in charge of setting it up,hiring staff,planning menus,etc.He said he would spend 6 months at each location, get it running smoothly and hand it over to permanent management. Thank you for remembering Jake Wirths. I couldnt agree more.Maneros Steakhouse was THE BEST ! It was also one of the first, if not THE first restaurant to ban smoking! The Pour House in the Back Bay has been sold after 34 years in business. Baileys. Try another? No one made/makes chicken like they did. We would order big sandwiches and homemade Swedish desserts to bring back to our cottage. The chain of restaurants was born in the 1960s and spread to other New England states like Connecticut and New Hampshire. However, the flagship location in Boston closed for good in 1978. And one more treasured spot -The English Tea Room on Newbury fantastic menu for starving students, and their sweet salad dressing was amazing! also Warmuthshad a wonderful B deck salad. Among Brighams claims to fame was popularizing or perhaps even creating jimmies as an ice cream topping. Cafeteria Boston: One of the city's most popular see-and-be-seen spots has permanently closed after 13 years on Newbury Street. The most elegant, continental style, second Prime Rib if you finished the first- The Brook Manor Super special dining for special occasions! Souper Salad on Newbury Street was tops for a summer day. I agree, always looked forward to the one before you crossed the bridge to the cape. The Seventh Inn in Park Square which I believe was initially Sanae. It was on Hwy 184 (Providence-New London Turnpike), almost to the state border with Rhode Island. 10. Yes!! There used to be a fried clam shack in what is now called the Pavilion at Saybrook Point, right across the parking lot from the Fort Saybrook Monument Park in Old Saybrook, CT. How about Dini s, a favorite seafood restaurant our family went to for celebrations. There is now a daycare center where it once stood, at the corner of Waltham Street and Concord Avenue. Thinking about Howard Johnsons and The Red Coach Inn restaurants. I remembered also the Weathervane (several locations), Bob Lees Islander , Boston, that was very popular back in the day.. . We always stopped there. The town purchased the property and still runs the miniature golf course. They used to give us old-fashioned finger bowls with every meal and there were cute photos of babies on the wall. Well, a number of local watering holes are surely up there, welcomingColonial rebel rousers as they helped organize The Revolutionand many of them still stand today, in defiance to the rapid development surrounding them. The Parker House as a whole has been the center of Boston and U.S. politics. And Chadwicks we always celebrated my kids birthdays there. It was very dark and wonderful for socializing and I recall always finding something there to enjoy. Photograph: Ed Massery with Tom Underiner. My parents used to take my sister and I there for special occasions. 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. Mapping Boston's Former Gay Bars - ArcGIS StoryMaps The clam roll shave been equaled and surpassed bu t other both they were good. This restaurant and club closed more recently, in 2016, but it is definitely missed. Blacksmith shop in Whitman/North River House in ?Pembroke/Isaacs & Burts in Plymouth, MA, Honisss was our go to restaurant for many years. Founded in Boston by Eben Jordan and Benjamin Marsh in 1851, Jordan Marsh & Company was a pioneering department store that expanded throughout New England and beyond, becoming a popular anchor store as mall shopping took off in the 1950s and 1960s. And, the landmark kettle which actually steamed! My go to place for Jimmies and a Lime Rickey. I would check every one of the restaurants I saw, looking for it. Bids tavern in Norwich Connecticut fabulous place for sandwiches dollar beers the supreme grand slam I especially liked their cheeseburgers. Pour House: This down-and-dirty Boylston Street haunt delighted everyone from Rihanna to penny-pinching local students. I dont think there was a waiter under 80! Then on to the next one. 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. Yay to Thompsons. Loved them both in the 70s-90s. Somerville Brewing: One of Somerville's most beloved spots for creative beers and snacks has served its last pint. I can remember the Lobster Pies that were worth waiting for. We ate there a couple of times . We kids loved stopping there, more for the ritual than the actual food, typical diner fare Tho I do recall discovering BLTs there and 7-Up Floats with sherbet!! All but 1 of these restaurants were in MA, yet this is titled 7 Lost & Gone (But Not Forgotten) New England Restaurants ! Elizabeth Hunter Vasco, The iconic Fontaines chicken sign, which was a Boston landmark until 2005, greets visitors to @culinarymuseum! After briefly shutting its doors and changing ownership in 2018, The Tam re-opened, ready to once again sling inexpensive, no-nonsense beverages in an area where such a thing is a real rarity. An online version of Filene's is still in business. Ahhh, Red Wing Diner. It was a high class restaurant. Great summer meal topped off with ice cream and a chocolate walnut brownie sundae! Compiled between July 11 and July 15, 2016, with profound fondness and sorrow for the dearly departed watering holes of our youth: Good call with Hob Knob???? We went there on a school trip with the Latin Club during high school. First dinner out with my husband of 31 years! Restaurant Closures Lir Facebook Lir on Boylston 903 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02115 Lir on Boylston, just steps away from the Boston Marathon finish line, has closed after 17 years. And a graduation dinner! I cant remember the name. I miss The The Rome in North Attleboro-Joe Chilli was great to work for too! Whether you were in the mood for jazz, blues, rock, folk or just a great brunch, Johnny D's delivered. The grilled and buttered rolls were delicious!! On weekends, wed get there a little early so that we could enjoy the live entertainment singing the standards. Sheffield Utd X Tottenham - Ao Vivo Grtis HD Sem Travar | Futebol Grtis HD. Fans of Bettys comfort fare can head down the street to sibling South Boston restaurant Publico, which remains open. 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. Cafeteria Boston: One of the city's most popular see-and-be-seen spots has permanently closed after 13 years on Newbury Street. 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. Hot fudge dripping over the sundae. Formality was always in fashion at Locke-Ober and the restaurant's last owner, David Ray, decided to shut down rather than change Locke-Ober's signature style. 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! Really miss Top of the Hub. Dedicated production facilities were established, and more than 20 new Brighams locations opened in the 1930s and 1940s. Bobby Hackett was a talented man,I remember a radio interview with him,and one of the jobs he had in a long career was setting up the franchises for The Red Coach Grill locations. I remember a few great, now gone restaurants as well. Today, a mammoth Barnes & Noble bookstore occupies the space where the restaurant once stood. At its early-1970s zenith, Pewter Pot Muffin Houses could be found from Harvard Square to Cape Cod, about 40 of them in all. They were old fashioned and comforting on a cold day. Is there a similar place anywhere now? Great memories of that places. Loved Fontaines-! Yokens sign is still there on Lafayette even though restaurant is long gone. If you mix up the two, Bostonians will surely let you know. My family loved Hills Restaurant in Hyannis, MA. All different kinds. Why? I never forgot Anthonys !! My parents and I came home to visit my grandparents on the Cape in the late 70s. Of all the restaurants that have closed over the years, this was the Best? The Tam is a prime example, having first opened its doors sometime during the 1940s, thriving as a beloved townie bar ever since. A terrific restaurant that you should visit if you have the opportunity!! Back in the day, this watering hole hosted prominent American patrons like Paul Revere, Benjamin Franklin and George Washington, so stopping by here for a beer is basically a history lesson. Also there was a restaurant in NH that had trees growing through the building. What about the Chateau in Manchester, NH, Coles in Gray, Maine, and many others? Locke-Ober was a Boston dining institution from 1875 until 2012. Dick's Last Resort: One of Quincy Market's most notorious party spots has hosted its last raucous birthday party. Now with this pandemic so many more good places have closed. Ma Glockners was fabulous, especially their incredible cream pies! I remember my mom and dad taking my sister and I to the Hilltop Steak House many times in my much younger years. Well, its often not pleasant. And even though my birthday is in March and they were hard to find that time of year, my dad presented me with a corsage of fresh violets. Hilltop ! They were as good spot to actually rest while driving g long distances, Great ice cream, my favorites were the coffee flavor and the rum raisin. The Layette House on Rte 1 Foxboro. 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. Long gone, now, of course. Bittersweetthank you. Also in the early sixties my parents would take us out for fried chicken at the Chicken Coop, we loved it as kids. 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. Their pot roast was the best I have ever had as was there Grape Nut Custard. Farm Shops based in Waterbury, CT A Friendlys style restaurant good sandwiches and great ice cream! I became a serious seafood lover and cook after my year at Honiss. We went there a couple of times. Yes!! 'It Stinks': These Popular Boylston Street Bars Have Closed Amid the The food was delicious. Went to Yokens when I first moved to North Hampton in the early 1960s. When we came back The ClamBox has taken its place with my family. The Pewter Pot chowder was excellent. 1, Norwood, on the outbound side. There was a push to open Hilltop locations across New England, but tastes were changing, and the auxiliary restaurants never quite succeeded in capturing the appeal of the original. The menu highlighted the restaurants deep roots, serving up traditional New England boiled dinners and pot roast, as well as steamed lobster, chowders, and broiled prime rib.
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