His parents came from Cuba in 1955, before the Revolution, and moved to Miami when he was 14. Crowded beach scene of people and automobiles - Jacksonville, Florida, 1973. As many as 40 banks still neglect to report cash deposits of $10,000 or more, as required by law. Drug smuggling could be the regions major industry, worth anywhere from $7 billion to $12 billion a year (vs. $12 billion for real estate and $9 billion for tourism). I used to visit relatives in the "70's and we go there just for the rolls. It was a sad testament to what had happened to the city. Thanks. My grandfather was owner (I believe) when it had the Lobo Lounge. It turns out the place was being held up when they walked in and they were served by one of the robbers!! Albeit a short stint. This would've been around 1968-1970: Guest 01-Sep-2021 22:38: The elephant off Bird Rd. 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. Does anyone remember Leonard's LaPena? Just north of 36h St. on Kenmore or Sheridan, near Okeechobee. of marijuana, with a street value of $ 1.3 billion, and 2,353 Ibs. The area generated 40 times more unreported cash than the rest of the country an astonishing figure! On one hand we have the nations retirees going to live out their final days, and on the other we have a drug war zone yielding unprecedented violence. Miamis 14 Best Food Takeout and Delivery Options, 38 Essential Restaurants in Miami, Winter 2023, The 22 Must-Try Pizza Restaurants in Miami, Where to Find the Best Pizza Takeout and Delivery Options in Miami, Where to Eat on Thanksgiving in South Florida, The 19 Restaurants Worth Seeking Out in Little Havana, 14 South Florida Tourist Traps That Are Actually Good, If you buy something or book a reservation from an Eater link, Vox Media may earn a commission. While it might not look like much from the outside, Arbetters has been serving up some of Miamis best hot dogs for more than 50 years. I kept looking for a picture of Watsons Restaurant on NE 2 Ave. in Little River. I worked at Black Caesar's Forge for a while. 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. Since the year began, we have seen the closing of newer spots like Porfirio's, Pi Pizzeria, Campania (sister restaurant to veteran Sardiania), Ted's at YoungArts, and Gastropod in Aventura Mall, as well as well-known locations like Khong River House, Oolite, Ticety Tea, and Serendipity 3. I've been trying to find a picture of the A & W Root Beer stand on South Dixie Highway and 141st Street, Miami. I wish I could remember. I also wondered if anyone remembers the famous candy store near The Pantry that used to sell hand dipped chocolate fruits. Cannot remember the exact address, but there were lots of Puritan places around to get hot fudge sundaes. Was the Pizza Tower near Ace Music on N.W. An estimated 70% of all marijuana and cocaine imported into the U.S. passes through South Florida. Thanks. The National Airlines campaign (famous for its new Fly Me slogan) beckoned folks to the city, You hear birds sing. I'm sure you would still be able to hear the band out there, the Mop Tops were good AND loud. I ate many "All You Can Eat" Shrimp dinners there but I left Miami in 1970 so it might have moved by '72. 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? 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? Funny little window joint across from the Grove theatre on Grand Ave. Yum. Carol K. it sounds like you grew up in that neighborhood. Dan, I was born on Miami Beach and still live in Miami. Welcome Nicolle and thank you for your comment and memories. Ephemeral, disposable, they served only one purposeto let someone know "I'm here. It was a Benihana previously. 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! I don't remember exactly, but in the area. Complete with all the dive bar essentials including a jukebox, tables that have seen better days and a 12-hour-long daily happy hour. I'm trying to remember the owner's name, seems like it was John Shoop??? Pretty soon a guy came out from the back. Worked at sseveral of the restautants , and as teenager MANY of the drive ins.. Rosalie. #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. The home page for our Old Hialeah/Old Miami galleries is at https://pbase.com/donboyd/memories and all the oldie galleries spin off from that page. Glad to see the pictures. Its only a matter of time before we see where that leads. Hello Don,'I remember many of the restaurants. 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. Also, used to love Mike Gordon's Seafood Restaurant on the 79th Causeway. No, not the North Miami Don Boyd though you are the second person to ask me recently. Best garlic bread in town at the time, 1964. I stumbled upon it looking to see if there was a restaurant called The Red Lion, late '60's and early 70's, in South Dade, U.S. 1 and SW 132 Street. Sometimes both. But their are certain places and and restaurants that I remember. Welcome Jeanne and Mary Ann and thank you for posting your comments and memories. Funland Park was the name of the place. The one in Plantation closed as well but there's a Beverly Hills Cafe in Miami Lakes still. Does anyone else remember Bill's Barbecue on S.W. At 7140 SW 8th Street (at 71st Ave) there was a building last summer, called The Cascade Restaurant & Lounge (as seen via GoogleStreetView). Had some good meals there. I miss My Miami. Does anyone have a picture of the Plantation restaurant or remember the hobby shop where they raced the big slot cars? 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. Talk about bad timing on my part. Miami Area RESTAURANTS, Drive-Ins, Bars, Lounges, Liquor Stores, Clubs, Strip Joints, etc. It was the only place that served food after one of the 1960's hurricanes (Cleo or Donna?) I remember Sonny's Pizzeria and the heavenly pizza and Italian cuisine with the chef tossing the pizza dough in the large front window any time someone stopped to watch. Jeanne Ledbetter-Knapp I lived at 781 n.w. . As for the Royal Castle that is still on 125th Street and NW 7th Ave, I ate there a few weeks ago and the burgers are still awesome! Drop me a line at OldMiamiMemories@gmail.com. 2145 reviews. 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. I have been searching for but so far have not been able to find a photo of HOT SHOPPES. A free standing rectangular building, one small bar, the other larger. 320 Miami Nostalgia 60s, 70s & 80s ideas | miami, florida, miami beach Pinterest Today Watch Explore Log in Sign up Miami Nostalgia 60s, 70s & 80s 325 Pins 8y M Collection by Marion Siegel Share Similar ideas popular now Miami Florida Miami Beach Palomar Leaning Tower Of Pisa Hometown Attraction 60s Contest Miami Nostalgia Community When they were done with their order, they put money on the counter. If you're on the Key and don't go there you've missed some of the best pizza ever. of cocaine worth $5.8 billion, in and around South Florida. Please, someone tell me the name of the longest continually operating restaurant in Miami-Dade County that is still open today. Guest of 9-JUN-2015: I'm working on the images you sent and they should be up on this page in an hour or two. Does anyone remember the name of the barbeque place on 163st? They left, went and threw their paper routes and when they came back they saw police cars at the Royal Castle. 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. and the Copper Tone Girl was my favorite! Gosh so many good restaurants here. Also, you have a picture of Betty's Restaurant and Betty's Restaurant and Lobo Lounge on 14th Street and Biscayne Blvd. See our. Does anyone recall a diner in possibly Hollywood, Fl by the name of Irvin's or Irwin's? http://www.pbase.com/donboyd/image/83687388. I don't know the location or name but I had a birthday party there. Some of the Hialeah restaurants you mentioned are also mentioned by others in the Hialeah gallery. a lot of famous fighters would come in for that 5 AM breakfast. Oh! Does anyone remember Plantation Pit BBQ? I've been eating there since they opened. I so enjoy viewing this website. Now, as the soon-to-be-arrested Mayor Daoud put it: That place has been an absolute cesspool for crime and criminal activity. auditorium? Youre on National Airlines.. 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? You might enjoy perusing those.. Report as inappropriate. What we always missed the most was the good food and the beautiful water. (305) 974-2626. I remember it from the mid-50's when my aunt's boss would take us there and I remember delicious chocolate shakes. Please contact me at OldMiamiMemories@gmail.com and we'll arrange to get a photo or two or three up on the site. Did I miss it somewhere? did I miss it? Grab a seat at its U shaped counter, order a 2-2-2-2 special and listen to stories from waitresses who have been working there for decades. I'm hoping someone here will remember Walt's (or Walter's) Restaurant on N. W. 20th Street between 10th and 11th Avenue in Miami. And although they couldnt be more different, both 69-year-old Foxs Sherron Inn and 5-year-old De Rodriguez inspired a legion of devoted fans who mourned their closing this year. 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. For African Americans, a very popular high end Night club was Roger's Restaurant and Lounge and Peppermints Restaurant and Lounge, both Owned and Operated by Roger Freeman. I remember Nayton's very well. Does anyone have a photo of the Majorette Drive In Restaurant on 79 St. and 5 Ave? and Miracle Mile. With a large Hispanic community already established in Miami, Uruguayans made their way to the neighborhoods of North Beach and Coral Gables when they immigrated to the United States in the 1960s and 1970s. Guest (Norman Rose), it's funny that you asked that question because I ran across a 1960 ad for New England Oyster House today and in the ad they list Loffler Brothers Oyster House. After the closing of Tobacco Road, Foxs became the oldest restaurant on the mainland, as well as the oldest with a dual liquor license, capable of operating a liquor store and bar at the same time. I remember eating there a lot when my mom would take us to Jacksons for Back-to-School clothes. Wendy Schwartz(started) and his son Barry still run the business. Aside from one location in Nebraska that closed in 2017, all other Lum's had closed by 1983. Property records still show that it is licensed as a "bar/entertainment venue," so the day school is probably not operating legally. God I miss the old Royal Castles.used to practically live in them at the one in Coral gables and another on US 1 and 27th ave. You could fill a bag for 15 cents per burger and same for fries and get a birch beer to go..they were nickle at one timeand who can forget the bowls of chili and those great to order fried eggs bacon grits and toast. I have a glass from there and would like to know more about it. Rosalie, thank you for posting some great memories. Miami might be a young city in the grand scheme of things it was only incorporated in 1896 but we still have plenty of spots that have some history behind them that also serve solid food and drink. I believe it was off the 79th Street causway. I love all th pictures. If the decline of Tommys Deck Bar was a sad sign of the times, then Miamis South Beach Pier was even more so. The late 1980s and 1990s proved a crucial point in our food scene, when the Mango Gang (Allen Susser, Norman Van Aken, and Mark Militello, among others) put Miami cuisine on the international map, launching restaurants that made it a point to incorporate local flavors and ingredients. I only moved th Phoenix in early 1995. Oops. Thank you Don. Also we would go to the Rosetta Theater on Saturday mornings and then get Birch Beer at Royal Castle. That was at the old Steven's market on Red Rd near US1. Around '69-70 or so. I was hoping to see a photo of "Frankie's Pizza" which was on the corner of Bird Road and 92Ave. of marijuana waiting to be entered as evidence in court cases. I do not see it listed, it is now a day care center!! I would love to have a Royal Castle coffee mug for my collection. Love this site. Mike, there was an amusement park on the south side of 79th Street and west of 27th Avenue called Funland and I'm seeking photos of it. Does anyone remember "The Shack" bar that stood on NW 2nd Ave and 58th St, about a block south of the Edison H.S. 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.