View this Spot. We ordered a very expensive bottle of white wineLoved the place. Mr. Tonys Place at 100 Cumberland Avenue in Yorkville was also highly popular, even though it offered no printed menus. After attending the theatre, we visited Bassels where we usually ordered coffee and pie with whipped cream, or if we went to Bassels in the evening, before the theatre, we had a western sandwich and fries. Swiss Chelet bright red/white colours, i remember some locations had the Swiss alps wallpaper mural. 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. We were wearing freshly-ironed sport shirts and neat trousers. Restaurants of the 70-80s in TO by barb Sun Jan 09, 2005 9:29 pm Yes, The Gasworks, the Yonge Station, The Colonial, The Embassy, The Elmacombo, The Isabella House, The Ports, Sammy's Cellar, The Plaz Bigalle, Nick's Underground, The Queensbury, Did I drink too much back then? Closed now : See all hours. I have lived across Canada but was able to travel throughout the year so always was able to get my corned beef. New Orleans Seafood & Steakhouse 334 reviews Closed today Steakhouse, Cajun & Creole $$ - $$$ Menu "The Cajun Calamari were made to perfection and very tender." Never wrote down your order, but it was served exactly to each person. I fondly remember the Florentine Court on Church street. In the 1950s, high schools did not provide texts. During the '50s when dining out meant Chinese food or steak and more. It specialized in seafood & served excellent fish & chips. There was a second location on the east side of Yonge south of Charles. Bassels Restaurant, which occupied the equivalent space of three stores on Yonge Street. It contained three dining roomsthe Bali Hai Room (Polynesian), the Dickens English Inn (roast beef) and Caesars Room (Italian). Dads were happy to sink their $2 steins of house lager while the legendary free-with-dinner Frank Vetere's soda glasses can still be found at local thrift shops. The building where the restaurant was located was designated a Heritage site in 1980. I am trying to remember a restaurant with very high ceilings, sky lights, lots of trees and hanging plants. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Memories of Torontos restaurants of the past, Plans for Waterworks Building at 505 Richmond Street West, Captain Johns Seafood RestaurantToronto. #4 1213 Bayview Ave, Toronto, On M4G2Z8, Toronto, Toronto $ 95,000 Popular Thai Restaurant Serving Lunch & Dinner, In Toronto. Near the North York, York, & Old Toronto tripoint. In 1958 we were told that the site had been sold so we had to move thereby making way for Barberians Restaurant. Popular during the 70s and early 80s, the sandwich consisted of taco meat, shredded lettuce, mild "border sauce" and diced onions. I remember being treated to lunch there by a friend, prior to my departure for a holiday. The prices were more modest and the steaks were almost as good. We visited the restaurant after it relocated to Dundas Street West, opposite the Art Gallery (AGO), but it was not the same. The waiter offered to provide the proper attire from among the jackets and ties that they kept for such situations. 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. Roaring 1920s style decor with wood and decorated glass, Tiffany lamps, red and white gingham, and Black & White silent films playing on screens all around the restaurant guaranteed Mothers was a place that once visited was never forgotten. A Hamburger was 25-30 cents and a coke 10 cents! He explained that they required the dress code to prevent vagrants from across the street at the railroad yards from entering the establishment. My favourite was the Paragon Restaurant on St. Clair West, near Oakwood Avenue. 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. The dessert was spumoni ice cream. My grandfather and his brothers owned a restaurant in the 1950s at Yonge and Adelaide, The Manor Grill. The location way out near the airport was good for a while. The owner of Bassels Restaurant was Peter Bassel, my grandfather. The City's most internationally acclaimed restaurant, Don Alfonso 1890 Toronto has been awarded a Michelin Star in the inaugural Michelin Guide - Toronto 2022. Its two owners (and chefs) once cooked for the royal court in Madrid. 1 of 4. 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. Club: Boa Caf, 25 Bellair Years in operation: 1989-1998 History : This is a tale of two interconnected yet vastly different Toronto venues, each influential in its own way. 24. 1980s - Restaurant patios at Ontario Place or marina. Joso's. Known for its curvaceous statuary, Joso's is Toronto's most famous Dalmatian restaurant. We had fish n chips too, although I dont remember the name of the shop. In 1948, owner George Nicolau renovated and expanded the Busy Bee and renamed it the Senator. Does anybody remember the Club 12 in Toronto, I believe it closed in the late 50s. Lobster and ice cold beer on a hot July day, overlooking the harbour, was as close to heaven as Ill likely ever get. For the past four years I have been scanning an archive of this material, and posting it online. I remember so many events and celebrations over the years at these restaurants with family and friends.Thank you. Name of restaurant circa 1960s, NE corner of Church and Wood Streets. Please read the cookie policy for more information or to delete/block them. It opened in 1976 in an old house, and remained until 1984. I still have a swizzlestick from Malloneys. I was wondering if anyone else would remember Malloneys. It was located in the southern half of a 19th century semi-detached house, which was on the west side of Church Street, a short distance south of Bloor Street East. Regardless, this historic tavern is a reliable spot for beers and pub grub, imbued with Toronto history. Remember JJ Muggs at the Eaton Centre? Share. To my surprise, I could find not only no pictures but no references at all. The Sign of the Steer Restaurant at 161 Dupont Street in 1955, the neon sign of a steer visible on the south wall. To view the Home Page for this blog: https://tayloronhistory.com/. Lime Ricky's on Eglinton was the first to come to mind. 1. The names of the dishes so were unfamiliar to most Torontonians that menus at the Acropole were useless. Dave, Hamers Fish and Chips Eglinton near Oakwood Another restaurant I remember fondly, always appropriate for special occasions, was Winstons at 120 King Street West. But my favourite was Truffles, at the old Four Seasons, before and after the 1990s renovations. Also was Western Sizzlin Sizzler Red Lobster was starting to come into it's own There were 2 UK fish & chips houses that we. If anyone else has any memories of any of the three prime restaurants, kindly post. Read more See all (124) Ratings and reviews 4.5 641 It had great food and was so cosy and warm on winter nights. Diners were invited to visit the kitchen, examine the dishes, and point to the ones that they wished to be served. I grew up a bit north of you, near Oakwood and Eglinton. Id completely forgotten about the Spaghetti Cellar at Frans but I used to go, must have been on weekends, with my friend Karen for an all you can eat special they had. My brother and I would have been 4 to 7 years old. 16 Places . Could someone remember the name. The Viennese dinner special was very good, especially the mild curry sauce for the rice or weiner schnitzel. My Dad, Basil, owned all three Prime restaurants, with the last one, in Dixie Plaza, being the busiest. Yes the music was fabulous as was the atmosphere. The only food that was prepared outside our home was a take-out order of fish and chips from Oakwood Fish and Chips, located on Oakwood Avenue, north of Rogers Road. It was on the second floor, with a steep staircase leading to the dining room. The Golden Nugget Restaurant was slightly further north. After I started working full time, one of the first staff Christmas parties that I attended was at the Ports of Call, at 1145 Yonge Street. We had our wedding reception upstairs at Scotts on Bloor street it later became Scotts Chicken Villa and then KFC. It was surreal, could have been designed by Dali himself. It was very similar to the KFC of today. The northern half of the semi-detached house was occupied by another well-known restaurantQuenelles. More recently, I really miss Lee Gardens on Spadina! This steak House is still in business. Or the broken pieces of crispy crunch chocolate bars, sold by the pound at Eatons candy counter, which wed munch as we walked the tunnel. The Gods of frugal yum smiled down on us, bestowing fabled chains which offered affordable eats for family friendly visits and left behind indelible impressions in our minds and taste buds even long after they had shuttered, gone into receivership or been chewed up by corporate garburators. 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. After a massive expansion which saw over 40 locations arise in Ontario (22 in Toronto alone), the chain was crippled by the 1982 recession, forcing owners Foodex Inc. to sell most of their locations to Pizza Hut, who wasted little time in aping Vetere's popular Deep Dish style Pizza but without the pizzaz. Check their menu, reviews & rating, photos, price, location, cuisine, offers, and more. It was also the era when post-war immigrants were changing the restaurant scene. Check out the list of all Restaurants in Eglinton Avenue East. Fentons was at 6 Gloucester, a few doors east of Yonge Street. [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] W. K. Lis. Share. At the time it was what would be called a greasy spoon with a counter and those revolving bar stools. Another memory is The Raclette which was on Queen st W, probably east of Spadina on the south side. Opening week, New City Hall Photographer: Toronto Fire Department,1965 Yonge Street and Eglinton Avenue Photographer: Eric Trussler, 1962 O'Keefe Centre opening Photographer: Alexandra Studio, 1960 Waiting at traffic lights I think it was located at 12 Adelaide. Bell Beefer. They also served excellent salads. Another favourite of many Torontonians was the Georgian Room on the 9th floor of the old Eatons store at Queen and Yonge Street. I drool as I peruse the entrees and fondly recall the price of the dishes. By : DENISE BENSON Club : Twilight Zone, 185 Richmond Street W. Years in operation: 1980 - 1989 I believe Simpsons main restaurant was called the Arcadian Court, not Arcadian Room, at least for some period of time during its existence. Does anyone remember a very nice restaurant on the north side of Bloor between Yonge and Bay in the late 1970s early 1980s? The closest I have come to getting the same flavor and texture is with a chain in Detroit. Menus, Photos, Ratings and Reviews for Seafood Restaurants in Toronto - Seafood Restaurants By using this site you agree to Zomato's use of cookies to give you a personalised experience. Our pizza joint was Salernos, occasionally wed win vouchers to dine at Peppios (where the Sign of the Steer was). It was on the West side of Yonge street just south of Hogs Hollow. Ahhh- In the late seventies The Geneva on Queen E of Parliament north side for breakfast feta and onion omelette to die for. As I recall there was another one the same size accross the road, I believe to the South. Perhaps one of the most famous of Toronto dining places was Eds Warehouse, at 266 King Street West. The Old Fish Market Restaurant at 12 Market Street. Toronto Restaurants; Use the app to find the best restaurants and hotels everywhere Be the first to get news and update about the MICHELIN Guide Subscribe Michelin will process your personal data to (i) manage your subscription (ii) and measure the performance of our campaigns and analyze your interactions with our communications. We were in elementary school and we always shared a huge communal bowl of ice cream (all six or seven of uswe obviously did not believe in germs back thenhahaha). Fond memories of Georges Spaghetti House on Dundas St. famous for its pizzathis from visits from the late 50s to early 60sas well as the Jazz combo that played near the entrance. Toronto in the 1980s was defined by video rental stores, Degrassi's original seasons, and. I inquired if I should wear a tie and jacket and was told that they were unnecessary. From the late-1960s until the 1980s, the name of the Maitre d' was Tage Christensen. They were everywhere in the '80s, but the Toby's Good Eats at Yonge and Bloor was the quintessential downtown snack shop. The feature that I remember the most was the hors-doeuvres cart, which contained at least twenty appetizers, including escargot (heavy with garlic), trays of stuffed olives, stuffed mushrooms, wine-marinated anchovies, pureed cottage cheese with cognac and scallions, and quenelles of shrimp. Nonetheless the industry fought a proposed increase in the federal minimum wage from $2.30 to $3.00 an hour. Ask Vancouver's memory keeper, John Atkin, anything about Vancouver history, then hit "send.". Garlic bread and dill pickles were included. I haven't visited one in over a decade, but I think the Elvis Shrine was the last vestige of this era. One of the first restaurants my friends and I visited was the Swiss Chalet. When I was a boy in the 1940s, my family did not visit restaurants as my parents considered them too expensive. Recent publication entitled Torontos Theatres and the Golden Age of the Silver Screen, by the author of this blog. They served their regular fare downstairs on the street floor. To order the clip clean and high res or to find out more visit http://www.kinolibrary.com. a wonderful cafeteria as welltoasted danish, chicken pot pies.ate lunch there most days when working for Simpsons circa 1962/1964.good old days! We always started the meal at the Mermaid with the Copenhagen Seafood Chowder, which was a Danish version of New England clam chowderrich and creamy. I believe they were licensed so you could order a fine wine or beer with Located in the heart of Hoggs Hollow just south of York Mills and Yonge, Toronto's famous Jolly Miller has been reborn as the Miller Tavern, complete with a bar lounge, elegant casual dining and one of the city's largest outdoor patios. Find the best Toronto restaurants in Toronto, ON. Late Night Restaurants. From the late-1960s until the 1980s, the name of the Maitre d was Tage Christensen. Add to Favorites 1980's Toronto Blue Jays Sticker Collection Starliner Permanent Stickers Collectible . We won't fault you for getting misty-eyed over these failed fast-food chain restaurants from the 1980s. In the Beaches for a bunch of years, there was Loons on Queen, for quite a while the best food in the Beach. Your email address will not be published. Toronto Gone - photos from 1980s Toronto. It always feels good to share memories with others. It was called Between Friends. From chef Akira Back, who garnered a Michelin Star for his restaurant in Seoul, his namesake Toronto restaurant offers an incredible experience, from the expertly crafted food and beverage program and the exceptional service right down to the show-stopping design. 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. The Black Bull Tavern also crowns itself as Toronto's oldest bar, dating back to 1833. The Graf Bobby Restaurant on Wellington Street. This legendary Richmond Street West spot introduced Toronto to house music in the 80s. I remember it well, but was never inside it. Because it was considered a classy restaurant, we felt very grown-up whenever we went there. The publication explores 50 of Torontos old theatres and contains over 80 archival photographs of the facades, marquees and interiors of the theatres. Wasnt it Lardys? Many of these places I remember my parents going to and talking about. 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. It was where we purchased our high school texts each September. As in big fat Lardys? I want to say the name may have been Kon-Tiki? Inside, near the entrance, there was a replica of Copenhagens famous statue of The Little Mermaid, from the Hans Christian Anderson tale. 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. The city was big but still had a small town vibe. I still remember when my mother discovered the delights of adding garlic to her recipes, much to the chagrin of my father. It was called The Ports of Call. I dont think any of them are still around. The one on St Clair was open all night. 10 Places. The menu is ever-evolving, but memorable mouthfuls include pleasure-pocket taleggio cheese, grape, and onion agnolotti; and delicate hamachi topped with xo sauce, tomato consomme, and creme . Sadly the owner left to take over the Aston Martin Car Company in ENGLAND and the restaurant rapidly went south becoming a poor shadow of its former self. Or the owners name? The 10-storey building originally opened in 1955 as the Anndore Hotel and Apartments - a glamorous rooming house Marlene Dietrich was rumoured to have visited. I have memories of falling asleep (on weekends when I could work in the coat check room to make dimes and quarters, in the back of the Dixie location waiting for banquets etc to end. 14 Places. I thought I had died and entered heaven when I first tasted their Delmonico steak. We were offended, as the clothes they offered were grubby looking, and we were certainly not hobos. I think le Select is now on Wellington St. Any good substitutes? 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. Napoleon restaurant was at 79 Grenville Street, a short distance west of Bay Street. I doyes it was very posh. Mothers Pizza. 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. Vintage 1980's Toronto Skyline Framed Matted Photo Art Wall Hanging Island Ferry 1970's 70's 80's Cityscape Ontario Photograph Picture ad by HeartU2 Ad from shop HeartU2 HeartU2 From shop HeartU2. Best of memories for her. It was fab to have Italian food like that as a kid. They had wonderful fried chicken and collard greens. " 20/06/2020 " Fabulous ice cream and gelato. The Java House was also in this block of buildings, south of Bloor Street, and was great for coffee after the theatre. Just steps away from the Gardens. The cones were 5 or 10 cents and it made shopping with my mother bearable. Maybe around Bloor St. and Avenue Rd. The president of the National Restaurant Association reported that the country's half million restaurants enjoyed rising sales throughout the mid-1970s, with 1975's take 16% higher than the year before. Anyone remember Zumburger? When I prepared the recipe, I substituted large shrimp. There is mow an Irish pub in that location Old school style and service, updated with the freshest local ingredients, no MSG and Zero Trans Fats. Then, Ed Mirvish appeared and inquired, Whats the problem?, He smiled, apologized, and told the waiter, Escort them to the table that has been reserved.. You are using an out of date browser. 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.. Established in 1958. Way more stuff hanging from the ceilings, wacky gags hidden everywhere. Your list is amazing. Dining in Toronto in the 1960s architecture toronto historic Toronto historic toronto buildings Toronto toronto architecture Toronto history Toronto's restaurant of the past Memories of Toronto's restaurants of the past October 5, 2015 johndougtaylor Dining in Toronto in past decades was far different to the culinary scene that the city now offers. He was a very smart businessman as well as a big-hearted individual. I remember having lunch there with my mother. Our children liked to say that we were married at KFC. And some fan favoriteslike Burger Chef, G.D. Ritzy's, and Howard Johnson'sfell by the wayside. Noticing the geography of your prefered restaurants, Im sure you must remember mine. The Swiss Chalet at 362 Yonge Street. As a former resident of Toronto I remember these restaurants with fond memories. That was the original Underground Railroad. It was a bold venture to open a restaurant in that location in 1963, as the railway yards were on the south side of King Street. My Favourite seafood restaurant in Toronto was The Mermaid, at 724 Bay Street, which opened in 1964. I also remember the Tivoli on Yonge south of Gerrard on the east side. Lime Ricky's was a 50s-inspired diner that thrived in the 80s. My sister and I used to streetcar it to Jesse Ketchum Public school. JavaScript is disabled. Unfortunately, the boat was rammed by the Trillium ferry and sunk. We recommended to our school PTA to have a dinner meeting there. I recall Bentleys as being on the east side of Yonge, a block or two south of Teddington Park. 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