Remember seeing Louise Day Hicks eating there!!! I got moussaka and vegetables. All rights reserved. The Newbury Steak House was a firm favourite. 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). The one we miss the most Fontaines win West Roxburytheir fried chicken Alabama with the snowflake rolls, butternut squash and mashed potatoes with gravy is to die for!! Stillit I ever got back to Massachusetts, it would have been well worth going to several times! I used to go there before my evening shift. Thanks everyone. I cant remember the name. I remember seconds on the house of their fabulous prime rib, my first taste of marinated mushrooms (you bet I have the recipe) and the to die for popovers. 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. Welicks in Franklin for their fried seafood and they were open year round, not like the roadside stands. Flagstones was our familys choice for birthday dinners. 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. Though its a solid, year-round neighborhood drinking and dining spot, it turns into a complete madhouse on game days during baseball season. We were really sad they closed too. I can still make her salad! Areas of the building date back to the 1700s, The Modern Hotel and restaurant Nashua NH, Oh their onion rings! Some Facebook comments have been lightly edited for spelling, grammar, and punctuation. I miss Souper Salad in Kenmore Sq something fierce, and The Arlington Diner on Mass Ave. Actress Amy Poehler worked at Chadwicks as a teenager in the late 1980s, as did her future Saturday Night Live castmate Rachel Dratch. First dinner out with my husband of 31 years! Compared to other U.S. cities, Boston has lots of businesses that have endured the passage of time. Great Scott: One of the area's most beloved music clubs has hosted its last concert.The 240-capacity Allston bar was an unofficial feeder for larger clubs like the Middle East and the Paradise. Then one of the first Mexican restaurants in the area the name escapes me. Many good restaurants now but the ones you mentioned plus ones mentioned in the comments brought back good memories. Dj vu! Thats certainly something worthy of a toast. Then when Star Market bought Brighams in 1961, it sparked a flurry of expansion that added another 40 restaurants to the mix. Following the 1877 deaths of Durgin and Park, Chandler and his heirs ran the restaurant until 1945. My family loved Hills Restaurant in Hyannis, MA. Also Newport Creamery and there was a restaurant I used to go with in New London CT with my grandma that is now a bank. Keep an eye on Time Out Boston for all the latest dining news. For ice cream Browns near Nuble Light ME. 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. Great restaurants from a bygone era indeed. Which now-closed New England restaurants do you miss most? And where I discovered that pesto is fantastic especially on a toasted roll with turkey and cheese. Excellent, my mom and her friend Marge took me there when I was expecting my first baby, a special day! So he opened his own shop, the Jordan Marsh Muffin Co., in Brockton, Massachusetts, in 1998. The Peter Stuyvesant,. No matter which one you went to you would always end up seeing someone you knew. No one mentioned Vinny Ts they had restaurants in Worcester and Lexington. There were starched linen tablecloths and napkins. 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. The menus were written in swoopy cursive. We would order big sandwiches and homemade Swedish desserts to bring back to our cottage. Old Timer Restaurant 155 Church Street Clinton, MA 01510; O'Leary's 1010 Beacon Street The floor was covered in small white tiles, which added to the ambiance and also helped make the place cool. 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. No mention of Mildreds Chowder House? I remember Elises went I attended MIT. Great memories. But the NoNames legacy cant be understated,believe me..it served as a virtual Restaurant Academy, and chances are there is at least one establishment in your area that owes its existence to that chain of entrepreneurship that issued forth from the humble Fish Pier! And in that, the Cask has a secure place in Bostons history. Miss them all! Thanks for subscribing! In 2011, the bricks-and-mortar store closed. Now, lets not get confused with this historic watering hole: Were talking about the original location on East Berkeley Street. All but 1 of these restaurants were in MA, yet this is titled 7 Lost & Gone (But Not Forgotten) New England Restaurants Best sundaes around, amazing lime rickey. Christopher Pierce, When in my early teens (eons ago), my mom would give me $1.50, and I would get a Coke, a tuna sandwich, fries, and a sundae (with marshmallow!) Freds Turkey house& Hills in Hyannis had garden outside they grew their own veggies & served food family style Sorely missed.Good times! 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. The old Joe Tecces on North Washington Street in Bostonfirst date with my husband in 1975! Jayne Rossi-Elliott, First date with my husband, 1970. Susan Finstein Brine, First date with my husband in 1982. Julie Kerbel, Yes, Joe Tecces! When you were a regular to Durgin Park you had your own waitress! On weekends, wed get there a little early so that we could enjoy the live entertainment singing the standards. She was stellar and no matter how long between visits, she would come up to me and say Whats it gonna be tonight the roast pork or the broiled halibut thats how PRO all these waitresses were ! Great summer meal topped off with ice cream and a chocolate walnut brownie sundae! i WENT TO THE EUROPEAN IN THE NORTH END YEARS AND YEARS AGO, WIth A LOCALBRUNO DIBICARI , HIS BROTHER , ADDIO WAS well a known sculptor the restaurant across the street had their kitchen exhaust fan blow down , into the sidewalk, one whiffand you were in the door.brilliant !!! The Seawitch Restaurant & Shop on Route 1 Gone, Bel-Aire Diner, Route One North, in Danvers, MA. This beloved restaurant launched in 1963 and quickly became THE place to dine and hobnob. I became a serious seafood lover and cook after my year at Honiss. So miss this restaurant. The Steaming Kettle in Government Center the BEST clam chowder EVAH!!! Does it sound right to you? It was here that Dickens first read his magnificent novel, A Christmas Carol, in America. I remember taking dates to Kowloon. But alas, all good things must come to an end. It was a high class restaurant. 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. Juliet can be reached on Twitter @JulietWrites. We used to live on the corner of Broadway (Route 1) walking distance to the Town Lyne House. We already have this email. Among the most famous of now-closed New England restaurants is Durgin-Park, a Faneuil Hall favorite for nearly two centuries before it shuttered in 2019. Are there any other now defunct companies or restaurants that fill you with nostalgia? When we came back for dessertand still have enough left to tip. This was in the 70s. 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. Lir is the latest in a spate of popular Boston restaurants closing their doors due to the coronavirus pandemic. The deli food was out of this world and if you were a people watcher late in the evening was great for that. I was just craving Souper Salad earlier today. My family would dine there occasionally and it was always a special treat. The old Park Square Deli. There were a few great fun places south of Boston along Route 1. We enjoyed going there until the evening my wife got sick from the seafood. The current Green Dragon, on Marshall Street, is part of a small local chain of bars and dates only to 1993. Who can blame them for co-opting the history of the name as part of its own story, when the original tavern is almost certainly the spot where Paul Revere set out for his midnight ride on April 18, 1775, to warn the militias at Lexington and Concord that the British troops were on their way to take their weapons stash. Farm Shops based in Waterbury, CT A Friendlys style restaurant good sandwiches and great ice cream! 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. My favorite restaurant on Cape Cod, having grown up there, was Mildreds Chowder House in Hyannis! Oh and dont forget Nadias you had to know about that place it was so buried deep in the South End! Bobby Hackets in Pembroke, Ma on route 53, a great New England Fare from prime rib to Clams Casino, always a great stop. We went there on a school trip with the Latin Club during high school. Check out their farewell post on Instagram. Warren Tavern Bars Charlestown The Warren Tavern has been in its current location on Pleasant Street (near the Bunker Hill Monument) since. In 1989, Hilltop grossed $60 million, serving more than 2 million hungry diners. 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. So, at the sound of the drum, please join me in singing Kevin a very happy birthday!. The marble counter and heart shaped backs on the chairs, the outstanding hot fudge dripping onto the saucer from the metal ice cream dish. Famous folks like Joe DiMaggio and Judy Garland dined here, and it was particularly popular with Boston's political power players. The Clam Bar closed and the Inn is a private resort now. Victor and Anna Charpentier purchased the farm and restaurant in 1954, and they ran it until Victor died in 1966. The best hamburgers and roast beef sandwiches. Great memories. 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. Receive the latest news and breaking updates, straight from our newsroom to your inbox. Is there a similar place anywhere now? I think it was called The Robins Nest. Answer (1 of 9): The laws in Massachusetts require that bars stop serving alcohol at 2 am. ! Liz White Welch, What now-closed restaurant do you miss the most?Were putting together a list of our readers favorite gonebut not, Posted by Boston.com onTuesday, August 8, 2017, Last call: What now-closed restaurant do you miss the most?Were (finally) putting together a list of our readers, Posted by Boston.com onWednesday, January 10, 2018. It is so sad that they closed. She was famous for her apple pies and fried chicken. Best meal evah! Sheila M. Hawes, Bishops in Lawrence. My thoughts exactly. We would routinely take doggie bags to go because we couldnt eat all the food in one sitting. Bond Bar at the Langham. My father took me to Locke-Ober while I was still in college in the 60s and as I recall the had one room for men and another for women and children. There was a Swedish Smorgasbord restaurant just off Washington St. in Downtown Boston and we went there alot in the 50s. 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.). Also Baileys ice cream near Downtown Crossing oh for those days of warm chocolate sauce dripped over the edge of those silver serving cups! We asked you in Augustand again last weekwhich restaurant you miss the most, and what you loved so much about it. On the way to Cape cod to see how Eastham had faired over the de des we stopped in Westport. The popovers were stellar. I can still taste their saurbraten and those delicious fries. The clam chowder was phenomenal and made with quahogs. Pewter Pot, absolutely. Thank you for remembering Jake Wirths. I know there are a few Friendlys still struggling along, but its in name only. The Cock n Kettle was epic! 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. It should be noted, also, that were not really lamenting here, just pointing out that interesting stuff has happened in places you wouldnt think to look because of natural change. The four Boston gay bars that closed during the pandemic were a pointed reminder of changes the community has experienced for decades. Wonder Bar: One of Allston's most popular and notorious nightlife spots has hosted its last rager. 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. Also there was a restaurant in NH that had trees growing through the building. Baked Alaska in the 1980s a really special experience. Dick's Last Resort: One of Quincy Market's most notorious party spots has hosted its last raucous birthday party. They are missed too. 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. My favorite was Hilltop Steak House for the Lobstah pie! I loved going in for a cup of corn chowder on a cold day. Cheers Faneuil Hall: The Faneuil Hall location's bar was a replica of the one that appeared on the set of the TV show. Tango: The area's lone Argentinian restaurant finished up an 18-year run in the heart of Arlington Center. Great German style food and huge beer selection. Willow Pond Kitchen on Rte 2A in Concord, MA. James Hook & Co. Year Established: 1925. (Its clam chowder recipe continues to circulate online, still in demand after all these years). I now go to Brax Landing when am in Harwich Port, I was just wondering if anyone knows the name of the restaurant where Kellys on RT 1 is now. 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. The pu pu platter at the Aku-Aku in Cambridge (Fresh Pond). They sure do bring back many wonderful Family Celebration Memories. They have a restaurant in Sanford Maine now , unfortunately no stuffed lobster or dessert but still good. Lived in Buxton for years and made the trip to Coles on a weekly basis. One of my favorites thats now gone, was Steves Greek on Newbury St. We ate there all the time in the 1990s and early 2000s. Commodore, Noth Beverly Chinaland, Beverly, Green Barrel (at tbe bottome of Danvers State Hospital. Swipe or use your ← → (arrow) keys, Start typing to see results or hit ESC to close, Jenny Zigrinos new hour special Jen-Z to premiere with Comedy Central, V3 Weekend: Roll Call @ SoWa, Tiny in JP, The Big Lebowski in Somerville, Creed III Review: Michael B. Jordan knocks em out, Small Town Murder plots return to the scene of the crime at The Wilbur, Operation Fortune: Ruse de Guerre Review: This movie: Pas bien. Cuchi Cuchi: For 19 years, Cantabrigians flocked to this Central Square hideaway to enjoy globally-inspired small plates and creative cocktails. Agree Agree. This Boston-based chain was the creation of Cambridge native V.J. What a delicious combination. Jimmys Harborside in Boston (next door to Pier Four) and The Pillar House in Newton. I lived in Hyannis in the late sixties and early seventies and one of my favorites was The Mayflower Restaurant! I learned proper table service, including boning fish and carving beef properly, as well as making flaming desserts thrilling the customers. I would check every one of the restaurants I saw, looking for it. 4 Must-Visit Flea Markets In Boston Where Youll Find Awesome Stuff, These 10 Unique Restaurants In Boston Will Give You An Unforgettable Dining Experience, 18 Reasons Living In Boston Is The Best And Everyone Should Move Here, Here Are The 9 Weirdest Places You Can Possibly Go In Boston, You May Be Surprised To Learn These 13 Famous People Are From Boston, 8 Famous Homicides In Boston That Will Never Be Forgotten, This Creepy Asylum Near Boston Is Still Standing And Still Disturbing, The Haunted Restaurant In Boston That Invented The Boston Cream Pie, Wikimedia Commons/Marcbela (Marc N. Belanger). SMH. There is a Maneros in Palm City, Fla. and its the same family as in Westport. Here, shoppers could not only find a wide range of clothing and items from around the world, but also be treated to fashion shows, concerts, holiday exhibits, art shows, and a bakery that soon became famous for its blueberry muffins. When I was a young art student, a treat was to go to one of Bostons Baileys locations for corn chowder and a sandwich. Went with my grandparents to the one on Main Street in Falmouth, now an Indian restaurant. McMenamys Falmouth. Dining rooms were named after places like Kansas City, Dodge City, and Sioux City. The old Lord Fox was the place for local kids to go after the prom! Other employees would ring cowbells and blow noisemakers. Hey folks..The Toll House in Whitman,mayou know, the cookie and great restaurant. Swensons ice cream Faneuil Hall, The Dome Woods Hole. The Joyce Chen on the Charles River by MIT c. 1968 to 1974 MIT then put buildings there. Thanks for the memories to this boy from Uxbridge now in the AR Ozarks. 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; and McNamaras in Winthrop, ME. They were biggest of all. I recall a place called JTs on Route 20 near or in Weston in the 70s and 80s. There was no mistaking the type of experience that awaited after you drove past a pasture of fiberglass cows and turned in at the 68-foot-tall cactus sign.