Try another? 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. The counter was a famous meeting place, if you needed to see an alderman or obtain advice, that lobster pie and the diners side of Cedar Crest was well worth the wait. I go every year when visiting Bow Lake! Other employees would ring cowbells and blow noisemakers. Many good restaurants now but the ones you mentioned plus ones mentioned in the comments brought back good memories. The Shiro in Berlin. All have their own stories to tell, and some of thesehangouts also rank among the best Irish pubsandbest dive bars in Boston. I lived on the corner of Broadway ( RT 1) and Lakeside about 4 doors down from the Towne Lyne House between 69-71 . 'It Stinks': These Popular Boylston Street Bars Have Closed Amid the Loved going to Cafe Budapest for an elegant meal and great ambience. Boston, MA 02210; East Side Bar and Grille 561 Cambridge Street Cambridge, MA 02141; Easy Pie 1701 Washington Street . The Newbury Steak House was a firm favourite. Very excellent service there. They dont know what ice cream is down here. 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. None of the bars I've mentioned are still in business, and most of the city's . Loved the silver cups and plates they would put the sundaes in, and, yes, the hot fudge was dripping over the side. Mary-Ellen Tucker DeRosa. Wonder Bar: One of Allston's most popular and notorious nightlife spots has hosted its last rager. Popovers !!!!! There is still one in Woburn that I know of. Thar she blows!!! A handful of Boylston Street's longtime bars have - Boston.com Dante: The Royal Sonesta's Restaurant Dante has closed after 15 years. As a kid until I moved away after 22 yrs, I lived up the street from Fontaines and never 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. Bond Bar at the Langham. Across the street and a little bit south stood a competing stand by the name of The Waltham which did not last beyond I think 1936 and was pulled down a few years later. All great memories, but we STILL miss, and long for, the Green Ridge Turkey Farm. I felt badly when I heard of their fire and subsequent closure. 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. They are missed too. R.H. Stearns and C. Crawford Hollidge were in direct competition, as the former was located on Tremont Street, across from the Park Street subway station. That meal alone was worth the sometimes hour-long wait. It was up a hill across from the public beach area. 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. Flagstones was our familys choice for birthday dinners. There is a Friendlys on Rte. I would check every one of the restaurants I saw, looking for it. Really miss Top of the Hub. At its height, the Jordan Marsh flagship store at Downtown Crossing was Bostons largest store, with 1.7 million square feet of retail space. Cuchi Cuchi: For 19 years, Cantabrigians flocked to this Central Square hideaway to enjoy globally-inspired small plates and creative cocktails. I lived in Hyannis in the late sixties and early seventies and one of my favorites was The Mayflower Restaurant! Lived in Buxton for years and made the trip to Coles on a weekly basis. The Parker House as a whole has been the center of Boston and U.S. politics. Owned by Borghild Anderson. This post was first published in 2020 and has been updated. 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! Baileys sundaes were the best ever. 1, Norwood, on the outbound side. They were famous for their huge slabs of the tastiest Prime Rib you could have. Never been to Durgin Parksigh. Historically, gay bars were spaces where LGBTQ people could meet, exchange information, learn about events and politics, and form connections that might be . 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). I miss their cold garlic broccoli salad and chilled red wine in pitchers. During its 137 years in business, this establishment was known for its elegance, history, and steak and lobster fare. Yokens Thar She Blows restaurant in Portsmouth NH, There was also a location on Route 1 in Danvers, MA. Some famous figures who've patronized this bar include Paul Revere and Daniel Webster. And a graduation dinner! It was an occasional outing from our family home in Burlington . And, the landmark kettle which actually steamed! I believe they are still open and that the address is in Walpole, just north of Foxborough. The town purchased the property and still runs the miniature golf course. Bell in Hand is located at 45 Union Street, Boston, MA 02108. Chicken Delight If you want anything like it, I highly suggest going to Hawthorne By the Sea, which is owned by Anthonys Pier 4, in Swampscott. And last, because its Christmas, Filenes would have dinner with Santa which was the greatest treat of all. Location: 440 Atlantic Ave. Jimmys Harborside in Boston (next door to Pier Four) and The Pillar House in Newton. They had the best prune rolls. Despite its popularity, Chadwicks closed in 1998. Santa and Mrs. Claus would make an appearance. Popular place to go after classical music concerts we would come over from Boston. Today, that number has been cut to less than half. Photograph: Ed Massery with Tom Underiner. This is in no way a better in the old days post; were just pointing out that musical magic took places in many unmarked graves around the city. Manchester, NH favorites Blakes restaurant and ice cream AND the Puritan Back Room, Makris Seafood in Concord, New Hampshire. Stay up to date with everything Boston. The Town Lyne House. Is it my imagination or was the rolls that they put on the table exceptional? I think they are still at Faneuil Hall. It was a Greek diner, and they made my favorite Chicken/Broccoli/Ziti ever super lemony, super garlicky. The brothers passed away fairly young, Edric Jr. carried the business for a number of years after. Catania. At one time, Jordan Marsh, Filene's, and Gilchrist were the three shopping landmarks of Downtown Crossing. Their Seafood Platter was stacked so high on the plate you thought it might tip over. 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. All but 1 of these restaurants were in MA, yet this is titled 7 Lost & Gone (But Not Forgotten) New England Restaurants He believed in giving immigrants a chance but he worked them very hard. The owners were the nicest. ONCE Ballroom: This indie-focused music venue and lounge in Somerville has hosted its last show. Kon Tiki was also great! I wonder why they left out the Shore Dining Hall at Rocky Point in RI? In 1989, Hilltop grossed $60 million, serving more than 2 million hungry diners. 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. It was here that Dickens first read his magnificent novel, A Christmas Carol, in America. My mom never had much [while] raising me alone, but every so often shed get a few extra bucks and say, Guess where were going, Al? And it was like winning the lottery. Alicen McHugh Savary, Augustines. Still miss my favorite restaurant. Greatly miss so many,this topic really stirs memories for a lot of us,..how about Dinos Sea Grill on Tremont Street Boston? Topsys/Fontaines in West Roxbury, My all time favorite, Valles Steak Houses, Bickfords (late night, early morning breakfasts), Vallees, Freds Seafood (Randolph) Friendlys, Hilltop, The No-Name & the pewter pot, also Woolworths . 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.). Catania opened his first restaurant in 1963 (belying the menus claim of famous since 1831), but 10 years later he had sold all the locations except the one in Falmouth. They had excellent muffins and a great breakfast. Rock clubs come, rock clubs go. Hugos Cohasset. I also loved the different steaks. Glad Dinis and Too House were mentioned by others. They always loved hearing the drum then hearing their name being mentioned then getting their special ice cream. #BostonStrong The Pour House on Boylston 907 Boylston St #21, Boston, MA 02115 Sign up to unlock our digital magazines and also receive the latest news, events, offers and partner promotions. I can remember the Lobster Pies that were worth waiting for. Bittersweetthank you. 617-956-8765. The clam roll shave been equaled and surpassed bu t other both they were good. Research and anecdotes were pulled from The Music Museum of New England, Dirty Old Boston, The David Bieber Archives, and a variety of other online sources, linked when appropriate. Wicked yummy! Words below are by Marotta, and all images by Hutchings. What a nice trip down memory lane! One time my friend and I decided to grab dinner at Durgin Park and the mens Russian Chorus from Harvard was beautifully serenading the diners! Anthonys Pier 4 in Boston and Saunders at Rye Harbor, NH. The marble counter and heart shaped backs on the chairs, the outstanding hot fudge dripping onto the saucer from the metal ice cream dish. The Arrow and Marios in Westport, CT. Marios was a favorite watering hole across from the Metro North train station. Does anyone else have memories to share of SANDYS? Thank you, terrific memories ~ add to em Locke-Ober Cafe, the Cafe Budapest, and Josephs of Dartmouth St.s lobster savannah. They offer full lunch and dinner menus and at night they have live music and DJs every night of the week. Pewter Pot Muffin House did not have a long run. From General Electric building over the site of The Channel in Fort Point to the inconspicuous Allston location of early-80s post-punk comet Underground, so much of Bostons musical history is hiding in plain site. I do recall it was ALWAYS mobbed. for dessertand still have enough left to tip. Kamakura: After a short run as one of the city's few spots serving Japanese kaiseki menus, Kamakura has closed up shop in the Financial District. How about maybe one of the oldest restaurants in MA. Worked there two summers during college. Among Brighams claims to fame was popularizing or perhaps even creating jimmies as an ice cream topping. Site was a parking lot for the reservation until 1982. Late hours with great fries and roast beef sandwiches. Here in New England, we develop pretty strong attachments to the places that serve us what, and how, we like best and boy, do we miss them when they're gone. Was so hoping someone would rescue the place or at least honor the age of the building and put an eatery that would compliment Durgins history, Weeks Dairy Bar in Laconia, New Hampshire. OnlyInYourState may earn compensation through affiliate links in this article. It was also one of the first, if not THE first restaurant to ban smoking! In a city brimming with Irish pubs, J.J. Foley's is perhaps the most authentic. If Grandmother was with us, shed pretend to read all the white lettered black menu boards, and finally order Just a cup of coffee, dear and then innocently inquire if they might have a little bun or something on the side? - Always turned out to be a glazed cinnamon dome that shed protest was too big for her but somehow managed to finish that last bite with her last sip of java. 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. Miss them all. Last call - The Boston Globe There were any weekend mornings having breakfast there and the muffins and coffee were great. Original Owner: James Hook. Two quintessential Boston bars have closed temporarily Great place. Jimmys Harborside, Red Coach Grill, Commodore Restaurant. Staff writer for Only In Your State and freelance writer. Weylu s palace did not open until 1989 or so. I also remember the Pewter Pot Muffin House. 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. The Lincoln was not the name of the stand at first it was the Hypolet Roadside Stand which was her husbands name. Fried Clam stand on Route 1 in York (? Why? And wed wait! Ahh Brighams. Also in the early sixties my parents would take us out for fried chicken at the Chicken Coop, we loved it as kids. Gilchrist's opened in Boston in 1842 and, by 1964, there were multiple store locations across Greater Boston. First dinner out with my husband of 31 years! My dad always got finn Haddie we kids would pronounce it. 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. I couldnt agree more.Maneros Steakhouse was THE BEST ! We loved Heck Allens too. We already have this email. Great memories. At the time of its closing, it was the second-oldest restaurant in Boston (behind Union Oyster House, 1826) and the fifth-oldest in the country. Great coffee, wine & beer bar. From the Chinese palace Weylus to the giant (and rather unhappy-looking) bull at Full of Bull Roast Beef, restaurants and other attractions including a mini-golf course that featured a 50-foot-tall orange dinosaur competed for attention as vigorously as reality show contestants. When William Filene opened his first department store - Filene's - in 1890, it was similar to all its other Boston competitors. 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. Then on to the next one. HOW CAN this list not include Howard JohnsonsThey invented the CLAM ROLL, along w/help From NISSEN who invented the New England Hot Dog rollsAlso Heck Allens in Saugus GREAT SEAFOOD. Have childhood memories of Howard Johnsons from their Toasted Corn Muffins, Clam Roll to Ice Creamwas always a stop leaving Boston, heading to or leaving The Cape and anywhere in between along major roadways. Gaslight: The South End has lost one of its Gallic mainstays, a bistro once graced by Tom Cruise, among others. And their 3 lb back stuffed was great. Clown sundaesyum. For 47 years, Johnny D's in Somerville was a popular music venue for acts ranging from the Dixie Chicks to Neil Young. We would go there from West Roxbury for their fried clams and bring their pizza home. Several Boston-area gay bars and clubs have closed in recent years, including Chaps (shown in 2005). I became a serious seafood lover and cook after my year at Honiss. And the Wurst House in Harvard Square. Farm Shops based in Waterbury, CT A Friendlys style restaurant good sandwiches and great ice cream! Brighams quickly outgrew its mom-and-pop roots. There is a Maneros in Palm City, Fla. and its the same family as in Westport. Not living in Boston, it was a place to go to if at 11 at night one got a hunger attact. Because its Kevins birthday today! The Brighams in Arlington Heights, Nov. 18, 2009. How about Sandys on the bridge to the Cape, Redwood in Mendon, Coney Island in Worcester, of course Anthonys , The No Name, the Hilltop in Worcester, and the list goes on. With the neon chicken sign waving you in with his wing.. Baileys ice cream in Wellesley and Belmont. Yay to Thompsons. And Chadwicks we always celebrated my kids birthdays there. The following is a list of the oldest bars in Boston: Green Dragon Tavern: 1712 Address: Union Street The Green Dragon Tavern was a public house on Union Street that has since been demolished. Many times we asked for more Popovers. 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