My grandfather was owner (I believe) when it had the Lobo Lounge. Come back in a day or two and I'll have an interior photo of Mike Gordon's up on this page. - 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. Miami Senior High in 1964. Her dad, Cliff Pearlman was the founder of Lum's restaurants. I used to go there on dates while I was in high school. Most, if not all, of Miamis 250 banks have drug money in their accounts. Gosh so many good restaurants here. that we dined in and drank in. Don thank you so much for putting my photos on your site. The Egg Rolls were delicious. Sambo's Restaurants: The diner chain's story - Click Americana Located in an alleyway off US1 in Pinecrest, Keg South is the epitome of a dive bar. You can send me scans of it to OldMiamiMemories@gmail.com if you have it scanned or send me an e-mail if you don't have it scanned yet. You could order family style meal with fresh baked pies included in the family deal. Established in 1942 well before the green juice trend hit South Florida its been producing some of freshest juices (and bites) in town. Restaurants of south Florida long gone but not forgotten I also wondered if anyone remembers the famous candy store near The Pantry that used to sell hand dipped chocolate fruits. 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. 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!!! I couldn't post the info on Andalusia, because it was too long. Cliff went on to build a notable little hotel in Las Vegas named Caesar's Palace. I was glad to see Hollemans. I remember Scotties drive in on N.W. I went to Miami High and we's go between both Paley's and IHOP. I was looking for a good meal before arriving at the stadium (I can only eat so many hot dogs). 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. I almost didn't have room for their banana pudding, but I always forced myself. I graduated from Beach High in 1964. I do believe the Melting Pot was originally a Tony Roma's location. Having lived in Miami when it was called the Magic City, love the memories this brings back. 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. This blast-from-the-past diner in Downtown Miami has been serving hungry breakfast goers since 1938. Expect items like Pan Con Bistec, Flan and Cafecitos at throwback (read: inexpensive) prices. Brenda Fertig Are you the Don Boyd from NMSH? I love the cover of this booklet, not just for its significance to our topic, but check out the total lack of railings around the balconies! I don't remember, but I think it was just west of downtown. 1 Point Upvote Downvote It has since grown in size since its humble beginnings in the 70s, but is still known for bringing in live music acts and airing plenty of sporting events no matter the time of day. 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. Black Ceasars Forge Restaurant at 67th ave and 152 street. One of your early pictures was of a Lum's Restaurant, with the notation help. Thank you for a great site. As the last-standing Royal Castle in Miami (there used to be around 180 in its 1960s heyday) this quick service spot in North Miami serves up a heavy dose of nostalgia along with slider burgers, birch beer and plenty of breakfast specials. I'm trying to remember the owner's name, seems like it was John Shoop??? Founded by the Perlman family, Lum's became popular among college students, says The South Florida Sun-Sentinel. I would love to find a photo of it to show him if there are any. - Douglas Percy Bliss on his friend Eric Ravilious from their time at the Royal College of Art Eric Ravilious loved. Good food. That is, until 2008 when Bennigan's went bankrupt. The restaurants that you mention were not left out on purpose, it's just because no one has sent in photos of them. Thanks. Great site. 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 used to go there 3 or 4 nights a week back then. Thanks Mark, I added it to the list of "gone but not forgotten. ", Brenda, thank you for your memories and where you two live now. If you enjoy what we do, please consider becoming a patron with a recurring monthly subscription of your choosing. This was in the early 50's. 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. Guest of 7-AUG-2016, can you tell us where Roger's Restaurant and Lounge and Peppermints Restaurant and Lounge were located? Susan is looking for a photo of The Pub on Miracle Mile due to a wedding reception in 1967. 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. Thanks so much for these wonderful memories! Miamis food scene continues to grow inprestige and influence, and its pushing the limits for better quality food, better quality palates and better expectations from localconsumers. Also, Roney Pub, Rascal, Wolfies. A buddy of mine (Bob Paget) back in the 70's and early 80's grew up on the Key and he loved Sir Pizza. How about Santacroces accross from U of M ? Miami was loaded with Italian restaurants in the sixties and seventies. Also - I remember Black Caesar's Forge (somewhere in the Gables?) When someone sends me one I will gladly put it up on the site. Jeanne Ledbetter-Knapp I lived at 781 n.w. Oh Don, what joy you have brought all of us "old" miamians!!! My father worked as a waiter there when it was frequented by movie stars. I'm glad you enjoy the site and it has been a labor of love in an attempt to preserve a lot of our old memories for future generations. Unsurprisingly, they all sing its praises. Had some good meals there. La Piata has since relocated to Seventh Avenue and Camelback Road, in the former Mary Coyle Ol' Fashion Ice Cream place. (I only know it existed, because 71st Ave doesn't have an updated GoogleStreetView shot.). To non-Miamians, he is best known for Philadelphias Alma de Cuba and formerly New Yorks Patria. 13 Classic Old-School Diners in South Florida - Eater Miami of cocaine worth $5.8 billion, in and around South Florida. Same structure. Hal, welcome and thank you for posting. Freedom Tower also illustrates of the changing face of Miami where retirees were being lured in at all costs. 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. I have been searching for but so far have not been able to find a photo of HOT SHOPPES. That was the hangout for the 1963 Miami High crowd. To this day, the best subs I ever had.and those onions rings..oh manwhy do the best places not last?? Carol K. it sounds like you grew up in that neighborhood. I believe she married Howey Schwartz right after high school. Property records still show that it is licensed as a "bar/entertainment venue," so the day school is probably not operating legally. The landmark space still brings people in by the droves for its famous claws and sides. Elite '23. The decade was the gateway to the present in many ways. in 1971. I always remember that as a very busy place. A small chain in a few states. A few more old high end joints missing here: The Hasta Manana where Nixon and Bebe Rebzo liked to go, The Lagoon on 79th St causway-first place I saw live lobsters in a tank and next to the Jordan Marsh store on Biscayen Blvd was a place called Coach and Six or something like that. Indeed, Lenny Bruce is credited as saying: Miami Beach is where neon goes to die., Paris Theater and Big Chips fruit market on Washington Ave., Miami Beach. Sambo's was a popular chain of family restaurants that offered diner-style table service. LYNN- you MUST be talking about Marcella's in North Miami, 138 st. & Dixie Hwy. Still unable to find one. Hi Donna: I'm beginning to think that 20% of Miami moved to Brevard County and in another year or two I'll be up there hopefully. I know it is not much to go on but it would be great if someone remembers. My relatives lived in a complex called The Carriage House in Miami and then later moved to Key Biscayne. Hialeah Florida. 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. Thanks. OMG !!!!! We just went to about 15 restaurants that we had been to many times. Actress Meg Foster and Alex Daoud on the set of Miami Vice where Alex played the part of a corrupt (!) I have moved the below comment from the Guestbook because it will receive far more views in this gallery: I have moved the below comment from a photo of the Musa Isle Indian Village here where it is more appropriate: Sad to see no picture of George's Subs on 8th street and 47th ave (next to the cemetary). In the 70's that was a new concept. You are correct. I think someone else has mentioned the Majorette in another gallery or in the comments galleries somewhere but I had forgotten about it until you mentioned it. Guest 24-Jul-2021 18:07: It was a sad testament to what had happened to the city. 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. of marijuana waiting to be entered as evidence in court cases. 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. In 1954, it was franchised to a couple of fellas from Miami franchised the brand in Miami. I lived on NW 1st ST between 14 and 15 th Ave from 1966- 1973 My sisters and I spent a lot of time and a lot of money for those hot fudge sundaes They were the greatest Thanks for reminding me. Thats one of the interesting things about Miamis transitory nature. Lynn J. Talk about bad timing on my part. Used to go to Fun Fair for lunch aftter spending a day on the beach. You might enjoy perusing those.. Report as inappropriate. Hialeah stopped racing in the early 2000's and the track is dormant. This Cuban restaurant is filled with breakfast, lunch and dinner items to help satisfy any craving you may have. Pretty soon a guy came out from the back. 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. . I remember eating there a lot when my mom would take us to Jacksons for Back-to-School clothes. One sign in the back actually reads Nixons Really Cute. I too lived in Hialeah, went to Hialeah Hi.from first day it opened. Although it didn't hold up against Chili's, TGI Fridays, and Applebee's, there was a time when it was fairly ubiquitous throughout the states. 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. Does anyone remember Plantation Pit BBQ? The 1960s brought an influx of Cuban immigrants, and the 1970s and 1980s brought in more Latin Americans, as well immigrants from Haiti and other Caribbean nations. But then something happened in the seventies, and tourism plummeted. Sharon W. Miami Beach, FL. Knowing what was to follow, the venue was apposite. Thank you whomever. Absolutely beautiful - I think it had chandeliers, and the waiters were full of class! In the end, the convention went on, but Miamis brand as the sun and fun capital of the world was gone. 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. Going from the Beach to Miami on the 79th St. Causeway 1 or 2 in the morning, you could always stop by for a quick take-out meal. But their are certain places and and restaurants that I remember. Years later when I saw Cirus Circus casino I thought of that place in the Gables! For great art and culture delivered to your door, visit our shop. With Vietnam chanting protesters, RNC cars surrounded and windows shattered, the Republicans felt terrorized and unsafe. My dad knew the owners from the restaurant they had in the garment district in N.Y. We went there all the time. I used to go there regularly and I would almost always eat in the neighborhood. I so enjoy viewing this website. Remember these long-lost South Florida restaurants? . I remember when they built Luby Chevrolet on the west side of 27th Ave as well. I remember they always had three tureens of different soups every night. We don't want to rely on ads to bring you the best of visual culture. Thank you very much for your contributions. 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