More recently, I really miss Lee Gardens on Spadina! I remember such a restaurant located on the East side of Yonge Street, just north of Summerhill Station. For an exceptional dining experience, opt for the wine pairings, matched by wine director Christopher Sealy. A throwback to another time and era. Those who were there lovingly explore its lasting legacy. Its new owners began substituting lobster-flavoured pollock for real lobster meat, and the Mermaid closed shortly thereafter. Thankfully not all of our beloved retro chains have sad endings: Mothers Pizza Parlour & Spaghetti House, another fondly remembered family joint - returned from the grave back in 2013. 280 Bloor St W, Toronto, Ontario M5S 3B9 Canada +1 416-921-4061 + Add website. A friend from high school worked there on Fridays after school (LPCI) and she always went home exhausted! Whether you went for the jukeboxes stationed in every booth, or the greasy diner classics and deluxe desserts (a.k.a. LHardys restaurant at 634 Church Street opened in 1973 and remained until 1987. Please read the cookie policy for more information or to delete/block them. In the 1950s, high schools did not provide texts. Or the owners name? Save. Mr. Tonys Place at 100 Cumberland Avenue in Yorkville was also highly popular, even though it offered no printed menus. Toronto has some great restaurants, delis and buffets. In my eyes, the buffet was lobster-lobster-lobster. By now I am certain that you have guessed that I LOVE lobster. Oct. 9, 1981 - King St W - "Ed's Warehouse" restaurant - outside. I also remember the Organ Grinder on the Esplanade. It was fab to have Italian food like that as a kid. Brought back some warm memories. https://www.historypress.net/catalogue/bookstore/books/Toronto-Theatres-and-the-Golden-Age-of-the-Silver-Screen/9781626194502 . You are using an out of date browser. Brown Derby Tavern at Yonge and Dundas (1970s). Our favorite was the Savarin on Bay for lobster. Kickass Burgers. I miss it to this day! Eds Warehouse, big prime rib, fun decor. Pickin Chicken, Lake Shore Blvd West (1980s) by Patrick Cummins. I still have the menu today. Truffles Restaurant. I only have a childhood memory of it but it may have been between King Street and the Esplanade. Businessman Brian Alger acquired the expired trademark to Mother's Pizza - one of his favorite brands growing up (along with the Pop Shoppe, which he also acquired) - then teamed with Restaurateur Geeve Sandu to reboot the franchise using the same original formula. I remember the Toronto Radio Artists Club well. Inspired, and frequented, by world-class chef Yotam Ottolenghi, Fat Pasha brings innovative Israeli and Middle Eastern cooking to Toronto. We won't fault you for getting misty-eyed over these failed fast-food chain restaurants from the 1980s. They served their regular fare downstairs on the street floor. I was all grown up when I arrived in Toronto in 1987, but I remember my visits to Bemelmans; the original Bloor Street Diner where I met my first boyfriend; the early 90s version of City Grill at the Eaton Centre; and the Daily Planet at Yonge and Eglinton. 111 King St E, Toronto, Ontario M5C 1G6 Canada +1 416-361-9666 Website. The appitizers, the main course, the deserts were all served exactly as ordered but the tea or coffee was missed by one person, the principal, who had to ask for his drink. Closed in 1986, Larry's Hideaway was a revered dive bar on Carlton Street that brought many of the punk and new wave artists of the day to Toronto for the first time. Not much of a happy ending for that "celebration". One of them was the Town and Country, which had opened in 1949 in the Westminster Hotel at Gould and Mutual Streets. Both the service and the food were beyond excellent. But I remember many of the restaurants youve mentioned here, some of them only now that youve written about them again, like the Mermaid. He knew the chain from Montreal and was watching for my expression when they didnt bring cutlery. Our pizza joint was Salernos, occasionally wed win vouchers to dine at Peppios (where the Sign of the Steer was). Great Breakfasts. My Grandmother waitressed there for decades, in the 60s a special treat was to head down from the burbs (Scarberia, Vic. One note is that Carmans has reopened. Because Maple Leaf Gardens was a few blocks south of it, it was very busy on nights when the Leafs played home games. Also remember the Prime, Salernos and the Sky Ranch. Contact me via the following: You must log in or register to post here. Anyone remember The Barclay Hotel- dinner club in the late 50s and 60s. I have fond memories of time spent at the restaurant with my family when I was a child. So many great memories in the article and all these wonderful comments. A couple has been running this Toronto Portuguese restaurant together for almost 15 years. It helped that before Taco Bell got a stranglehold on the GTA in the mid-1990s, Chi Chi's was the only ubiquitous Mexican game in town. Which surprises me as it was a wonderfully bizarre experience. In the photo, the black building in the distance, on the far left, is a Coles Book Store. I was told that one of the oldest was the Geneva Restaurant on the north side of Queen Street East. However, Ed Mirvish had purchased the Royal Alexandria Theatre and wanted to attract people to the area. Some of Winnipeg's most famous restaurants have faded away, but readers still remember all those delicious flavours. The restaurants housed an authentic Cowboy styled atmosphere with saloon doors, stag horns, wood walls, yellow and brown uniforms for the staff and red and white checkered table clothes. Remember, I said reasonably.. Congratulations to anyone who grew up in Toronto in the 1980s you had it all! It had great food and was so cosy and warm on winter nights. By the early sixties, it was gone. I also visited Carmens Steak House at 26 Alexander Street (now closed) and Tom Jones Steak House at 17 Leader Lane, located on the east side of the King Edward Hotel. . Unfortunately, the boat was rammed by the Trillium ferry and sunk. Chi Chi's Mexican restaurants - catchphrase "A celebration of food!" Way more stuff hanging from the ceilings, wacky gags hidden everywhere. One that was left out was The Restaurant, part of the Three Small Rooms. The Restaurant Boasts Of Its Food And Location. Sure would like to know who you are. The Florentine Court was on Church near Dundas. I thought I had died and entered heaven when I first tasted their Delmonico steak. Id add a few restaurants: Scaramoucheespecially if you called a month ahead for a window table, with Roberto as your server; Canoea spectacular restaurant with wonderful food, service, and views: Auberge du Pommiera long-time favorite; Arlequins (sp? The food fashion cycle quickened as diners discovered a taste for arugula, radicchio, goat cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, sushi, crab cakes, Pad Thai, mesquite grilling, and fresh ingredients. It had one of the first salad bars in TO. The dessert was spumoni ice cream. It was expensive, but the food was wonderful. The Steak and Burger on Yonge Street, south of Bloor Street in the 1970s. It was where we purchased our high school texts each September. comments, Toronto's buffet scene is shrinking but a few restaurants are still holding out, Jagmeet Singh calls out 'greedy CEOs' at Loblaws and Sobeys for high prices, Huge fast food brand likely behind viral 'TTC French toast guy' stunt in Toronto, Toronto shopper outraged as maple syrup prices more than double in a few months, Grocery store nailed with 13 infractions from Toronto health inspectors, Toronto restaurants reintroduce lunch in hopes that industry luck has improved. thatd have been LeBaron Steakhouse. Ask Vancouver's memory keeper, John Atkin, anything about Vancouver history, then hit "send.". Luckily, Toronto History has managed to combine many vintage snaps of the city we love, and here are some highlights. Lobster and ice cold beer on a hot July day, overlooking the harbour, was as close to heaven as Ill likely ever get. It cost around 2 bucks. Claimed. May 20, 2018 #43 The smaller boat of Captain Johns, the Normac, in the 1970s, the larger ship the Jadran in the background. The only other eatery I remember from the 1950s is the Honey Dew restaurant located on the mezzanine level of the Odeon Carlton Theatre, which served fish and chips and Ritz Carlton hotdogs, along with the famous Honey Dew orange drink. Great article. After our family moved to Toronto (well, Scarborough) in the early 70s, after having lived in a series of hick towns (not all of them small, just no dining scene) my parents made a point of going out to dinner every Saturday night to enjoy all that Toronto had to offer. New Orleans Seafood & Steakhouse 334 reviews Closed today Steakhouse, Cajun & Creole $$ - $$$ Menu "The Cajun Calamari were made to perfection and very tender." Bassels Restaurant, which occupied the equivalent space of three stores on Yonge Street. Its intimate atmosphere and excellent food were delightful. I discovered some errors on these web sites, but still, I am grateful that these sources were available. Toronto in the 1980s was defined by video rental stores, Degrassi's original seasons, and. I first visited Eds Warehouse when I received a complimentary coupon for Eds Warehouse with my theatre subscription. Toronto Restaurants Dig into Toronto's decadent food scene and find a restaurant for every taste. Patrons often lined the stairs while waiting for their tables at the Savarin, even though they had reservations. When I had a little money Lindys on Younge and when I was broke The Blue Cellar on Bloor or Grossmans on Spadina. I remember the tunnel and the soft chocolate malted ice cream cones wed buy at one end of the tunnel. They eventually parted ways and he opened a restaurant of the same name on OConnor with my grandmother. The restaurants housed an authentic Cowboy styled atmosphere with saloon doors, stag horns, wood walls, yellow and brown uniforms for the staff and red and white checkered table clothes.. During the years 1980-1986, I did a lot of street photography in Toronto. It eventually suffered from chain restaurant disease and become bland (cilantro/garlic-free salsa). This legendary Richmond Street West spot introduced Toronto to house music in the 80s. Also like Vetere's, the Pizza was phenomenal, and their 99 cent Root Beer floats with take home glass were the stuff of playground legend. We ordered a very expensive bottle of white wineLoved the place. It was on the west side of Bay Street, a short distance south of Richmond Street West. Would certainly add the Vikings for relaxed but very nice dining; Frank Hansen was the owner/manager. (formerly Prospere Magazine), an online-only lifestyle publication targeting young, hip professional women. Another ethnic restaurant that stands out in my mind was Michi, when it was on Church Street. On its the south facade, there was a green neon sign that created the outline of a steer. Tom Jones Steak House on the corner of Colborne Street and Leader Lane in 1989. On Saturdays, in the TV Guide that was inserted into the Toronto Star, there was a special feature. Only went there a couple of times while I was on delivery. Leo was the maitre de who was a very wonderful man who always remembered your name and what you had ordered the last time you were there. Toronto Archives, F1257, S1057, item 073. I grew up a bit north of you, near Oakwood and Eglinton. So many happy dining memories. Yes the music was fabulous as was the atmosphere. I recall how difficult it was to receive a reservation, so always phoned at least a week in advance. From the late-1960s until the 1980s, the name of the Maitre d was Tage Christensen. I doyes it was very posh. The Java House was also in this block of buildings, south of Bloor Street, and was great for coffee after the theatre. Canary Restaurant, Cherry St. by Patrick Cummins. The 1980s were unkind to Mothers, and even though Blue Jays Ernie Whitt, Loyd Moseby and Cito Gaston invested in the company (there was even "Ernie Whitt Specials") and helped market it along with Duel dodger Dennis Weaver! Long gone but fondly remembered. If anyone else has any memories of any of the three prime restaurants, kindly post. I also loved Michi on Church as mentioned in your article (chicken yakitori) and Graf Bobby and Acropole but we went to one just east of Yonge at St. Clair. There are many more Toronto restaurants of the 1960s and 1970s, as I have only listed the ones that either I visited or remember well. I just described it to my partner and tried to Google some archival photos. Larry's Hideaway. Oh for the good old days. The owner (whose name I cant remember) lived in a posh house in Mississauga with an indoor pool, which was a big deal in the 50s. In the background is the Coronet (Savoy) Theatre. Bassels on the southeast corner of Gerrard and Yonge Streets in April 1954. Toronto Restaurants of the 80s and 90s prosperegal May 10, 2018 Prev 1 2 3 4 5 wild goose chase Active Member Member Bio Joined Sep 11, 2015 Messages 750 Reaction score 84 Jun 18, 2018 #61 Converted big chain restaurants are common in the city of Toronto it seems in many places. The food was superb, along with the service. It opened in 1963, and for the next decade was one of the citys most popular dining establishments. Following a disastrous fire, it was not rebuilt. See more ideas about memories, restaurant, howard johnson's. homefinder.ca 4 days ago Report Ad 3 Pictures 1004 Kingston Rd, Toronto, On M4E1T2, Toronto, Toronto $ 69,999 Asked . Photo taken in 2014. We thought it was great. La Maquette. Two teenagers, even girls, can eat a lot! La Chaumiere was also well known for its coq au vin and scallops Normandie. Used to be when it came to family dining out on a budget, Toronto was spoiled for choice. Funky, pre-gentrified Jack Astors. Yonge St east side next to the cut rate jewelry store Lindys Steak House somewhere you could get a steak with 1200 pees and yesterdays roll and the waiters always wore a tie. Any good substitutes? Toronto's multicultural roots are deliciously reflected in over 7,500 restaurants across 140+ neighbourhoods. 80 Blue Jays Way. Swiss Chelet bright red/white colours, i remember some locations had the Swiss alps wallpaper mural. Your email address will not be published. My family never forgot his generosity. It was on the West side of Yonge street just south of Hogs Hollow. Toronto Archives, F1257, item 0504. The 25 Best Restaurants in Toronto, from Omakase to Diners | Cond Nast Traveler Video SALE: SUBSCRIBE AND GET 1 YEAR FOR $21.99 $5 North America Canada Ontario Toronto Destinations 25 Best. The publication explores 50 of Torontos old theatres and contains over 80 archival photographs of the facades, marquees and interiors of the theatres. One of the first restaurants my friends and I visited was the Swiss Chalet. 800 Sq Ft Of Property With A To-Go Option As Well. I came of age to attend real restaurants in the 1960s, in a decade when more Torontonians were beginning to discover the delights of dining out. Eds restaurants and the Royal Alex were the impetus that started the gentrification of King Street West. Mothers Pizza, looked like an antique store, 20s or 30s decor. Maybe around Bloor St. and Avenue Rd. Dinner on our first night. Moe Pancers DelicatessenThe original Bathurst & York Downs3. Steakhouse, Lounge, Asian, Chinese, Alcohol Served, Gluten Free Foods. Ive enjoyed a meal or three in many of these restaurants. I still remember when my mother discovered the delights of adding garlic to her recipes, much to the chagrin of my father. China House Eglinton west of Bathurst I believe this is the only 5 star restaurant in Toronto and it lives up to that rating. The waiter offered to provide the proper attire from among the jackets and ties that they kept for such situations. The Golden Nugget Restaurant was slightly further north. I still have a swizzlestick from Malloneys. He was a very smart businessman as well as a big-hearted individual. Late 1970s, 1980s Toronto, Canada, HD from 35mm from the Kinolibrary Archive Film Collections. 17. Also, the deserts on display were always a sight to behold. And I do remember the most popular dishes were hot-dog surprise, veal cutlet, hot hamburger and so on. Do you know if it was open in 1945? In the Beaches for a bunch of years, there was Loons on Queen, for quite a while the best food in the Beach. Yumm Burgers.the ice cream place in Cloverdale Mall that had the salted almond sundaes. As well as the Old Fish Market there was also the Market Grill on Church St. Toronto Gone - photos from 1980s Toronto. I have lived across Canada but was able to travel throughout the year so always was able to get my corned beef. When did smoking come to an end in Toronto's restaurants? . Mealshare. . Or at least parts . The City's most internationally acclaimed restaurant, Don Alfonso 1890 Toronto has been awarded a Michelin Star in the inaugural Michelin Guide - Toronto 2022. When I came to Canada as a child from Denmark in the mid fifties Mermaid restaurant was called the Little Mermaid restaurant on Bay Street. The Old Fish Market Restaurant at 12 Market Street. And then there was Seniors Steakhouse and Restaurant on the south east corner of Yonge and Pleasant Blvd. The passageway connected Eatons Queen Street Store to Eatons Annex. Here are just a proposal for a correction, and a recollection of my own. It was very similar to the KFC of today. Joes and Moes Eglinton west of Bathurst We also offer outdoor dining on our glass enclosed, heated Terrace/Veranda year-round. We visited LHardys frequently, and when I asked a waiter if I could have a menu as a souvenir, he gave me one that had not been used. My mom For her, there was no turning back. Booked 28 times today. We also enjoyed Smittys Pancake House on Dundas Street West, east of Islington Avenue, and their location in Yorkdale Plaza. Harrys Steak House in 1971. Georges Spaghetti House was a wonderful restaurant with a great menu. Though shunned by the food elite, corporate chain . Three very good restaurants in the Yonge and St. Clair area were Rhodes, owned by Tom Kristenbrun on the west side and Bofinger Brasserie that sat between the two theatres. Please post some place were more info can be found. that was a Toronto streetcar converted to an eating place? We lived upstairs and had to look after the coal furnace during off hours. My father would take me & my siblings on drives around downtown Toronto in the mid fifties. Also a haunt of people performing @ OKeefe Centre. I haven't visited one in over a decade, but I think the Elvis Shrine was the last vestige of this era. Share. Theatorium (Red Mill) TheatreToronto's First Movie Experience and First Permanent Movie Theatre, Auditorium (Avenue, . It did not last long under the new management. The restaurant's owner Anthony Rose has a couple other restaurants in the city. Ponderosa was a popular birthday destination in the 80s, owing to the group friendly prices, kid friendly zones and fun-tastic birthday hats. I was never inside this restaurant, but I as I recall, it had a great reputation for charcoal-broiled steak. It was named the Normac. We visited the restaurant after it relocated to Dundas Street West, opposite the Art Gallery (AGO), but it was not the same. During the mid-to-late-1970s, Yonge Street was the main artery of Toronto gay social life (it would shift to Church in the mid-1980s). I just walked by the old Tom Jones Steakhouse building just east of Yonge on Colborne St. I fondly remember the Florentine Court on Church street. Park & Lawrence) & have the the Maple Leafs sign Polaroids of us sitting on their knees, we were that young. Noticing the geography of your prefered restaurants, Im sure you must remember mine. However, my first experience with its barbequed chicken was at 362 Yonge Street, which remains in existence today. For the past four years I have been scanning an archive of this material, and posting it online. 641 reviews #39 of 5,196 Restaurants in Toronto $$ - $$$ Bar Contemporary Canadian 100 Front St. West Fairmont Royal York, Toronto, Ontario M5J 1E3 Canada +1 416-368-2511 Website Menu Closed now : See all hours COVID-19 update: See the added health and safety measures this property is taking. I remember having a birthday lunch at the Sussex Centre location in Mississauga and ordering the enormous "Kitchen Sink" sundae. All collections in Toronto. Photo of the front (insert) and the interior of Quo Vadis Restaurant, from Chuckmans Postcard Collection (chuckmantorontonostalgia.wordpress.com). Another fave of mine was The Moorings, best lobster thermidor in the city! Before closing this post, there are a few more restaurants that I would like to mention. Remembering the early days of the Swiss Chalet, they only served 1/2 or 1/4 chicken with french fries and NO cutlery. The main courses we enjoyed the most were Lobster Newburg, Lobster Cardinale, Lobster Thermidor, and Seafood Newburg. I remember it well, but was never inside it. And what was it most recently? In 1954 to 1957 My parents, my sister and I lived at 7 Elm street in Toronto. Good times in the early 60s. It was reported that John Turner had his own table at Winstons. I am researching Macedonian owned restaurants 1945/1946 in Toronto, around the High Park area, walking distance from symington ave., and most of them did not serve Macedonian food back thenanyone remember a name? He stated that in talking about the ice cream waffles, there was also the Honey Dew stand in Simpsons basement. It was closed to make room for an apartment building and was relocated in the new building, but it lost its charm. In my memory, there was a small deli at the front with a curtained door in the rear that you parted to enter a parallel universe. It was one of the most well-known restaurants in Toronto for over a decade, famous for its Leek and Stilton soup. Husband & wife moved and still operate a fine restaurant in the Gattineau area. Thanks for the memories! Postmedia Network Inc. | 365 Bloor Street East, Toronto, Ontario, M4W 3L4 | 416-383-2300. 8.Chef Lawrence La Pianta's Cherry Street Bar-b-que brings the barbecue traditions of the American South to Toronto in an attractive 1920s brick building that was once a . However, I never indulged in an evening meal until I was of an age to travel downtown. This was in September 1957. I recently read an article about it but dont recall where! Read the 10Best Toronto reviews and view user's restaurant ratings. Bring your appetite so you can sample culinary experiences for every taste and graze on boundless options . I remember the first time I went there with a friend. The old world charm was quite memorable. He explained that they required the dress code to prevent vagrants from across the street at the railroad yards from entering the establishment. Charles took all 14 orders & I am sure that Charles heard the school principal state Does he know what he is doing? The Silver Rail Tavern in the 1950s, located at 225-227 Yonge Street. NW corner of Yonge and Bloor, and IIRC there was another on Bloor near Spadina. It was called Between Friends. Does anyone remember Griffiths on Queen Street East in the Beach(es)? As well, there was a cafeteria in the Simpson Tower called the Panorama Room: that might be the establishment one of the commenters has referred-to as being a cafeteria in the store; varied ordinary English-American fare and preparation, for the most part, but decently priced and satisfying for a quick lunch or supper beyond the fast-food scale of fare, as well as having lots of window-glass. When I was a boy in the 1940s, my family did not visit restaurants as my parents considered them too expensive. #777 of 6,034 Restaurants in Toronto 37 reviews 920 Queen St E Leslieville 0.1 km from Queen Street " The BEST gelato and ice cream. Another bargain chain of steak houses was Ponderosa, named after the fictional ranch in the TV program Bonanza. These restaurant chains offered affordable steaks that were reasonably tender. Either one might still be in place, albeit perhaps under different names; I havent been to the building since Simpsons went out of business, and havent been downtown in a long while, as well. This was in late 50s and through the 60s so Im sure they both knew your grandmother. Recent publication entitled Torontos Theatres and the Golden Age of the Silver Screen, by the author of this blog. [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] W. K. Lis. Named after the ranch in TV's long running oater Bonanza, Ponderosa offered up affordable chopped steak, baked potatoes, all-you-can-eat salad bar, coconut cream pie and mushroom gravy smothered fries. Never wrote down your order, but it was served exactly to each person. The Ports of Call also had two bars the Singapore Bar (Asian) and the Batton Rouge Bar (French), the latter featuring dancing. Check their menu, reviews & rating, photos, price, location, cuisine, offers, and more. Front Street and either Bay or Yonge that had a club with live entertainment. Then, there was the Arcadian Room (Simpsons), Casa Mendoza (great meat platters, Argentinian style) on the Lakeshore, The Round Room in Eatons College, Beverley Hills Hotel on Wilson Avenue (good lunch buffet), the Colonial Tavern and the Silver Rail on Yonge Street, and Diana Sweets on Yonge and also on Bloor, and Frans on St. Clair Avenue, Eglinton Avenue, and on College Street. When I commenced working full time, in the 1960s, I had a few more dollars to spend. Jimmy Lopresty( Owner) & Charles (Waiter) were the two persons I remember at this wonderful restaurant. floor of the TD building. Check out the list of all Restaurants in Eglinton Avenue East. Required fields are marked *. It was like dining in a beautiful forest. Great Memories. Muddy York is still alive, albeit in the Rogers Centre. Yes, nice view of the ravine. Best 80s themed restaurants near me in Toronto, ON Sort:Recommended Price Good for Late Night Delivery Takeout 1. Aug 6, 1983 - Restaurant on corner of Pearl and unidentified street. Sometimes, they'd have hot dogs, and I recall eating them with my grandmother when I was small. Dave, Hamers Fish and Chips Eglinton near Oakwood Near the North York, York, & Old Toronto tripoint. Introducing brunch was so . Another favourite of many Torontonians was the Georgian Room on the 9th floor of the old Eatons store at Queen and Yonge Street. Created in partnership with hospitality icon Nick Di Donato of the Liberty Entertainment Group, Don Alfonso 1890 Toronto is the only North American location of world-renowned Michelin Star Chefs Alfonso and Ernesto Iaccarino's Don . The last time that I visited the. 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