Great memories. We were stationed at Hanscom Field in the late 1960s & would drive to the Willow Pond Kitchen just for the fried clams. On the way to Cape cod to see how Eastham had faired over the de des we stopped in Westport. Great memories. Any one know the name of this gem? 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. Going to the Pewter Pot in Brookline before my shift at the hospital. What a delicious combination. From the terrific home made turkey soup to the home made pies, what a meal! The lure? I would stand on a chair and loudly announce, Ladies and gentlemen, we are so happy to have you at Chadwicks today, but we are especially happy to have Kevin! Heck Allens is much missed, and even its replacement, Spuds, is now gone and my husband and I and several friends used to go there often. In 2011, the bricks-and-mortar store closed. The bar has a Downtown Crossing outpost thats popular in its own right, attracting packs of office-goers who want to wash away the memories of workday throughout the week. I too miss The Town Lyne House. The Boston-Area Bars and Restaurants That Have Closed (Or Are Closing Have been trying to run down the recipe. My father would coach us not to even think about the salad or a potato, just go straight to the lobstah station.. We got our fill and our moneys worth. Afterwards you would go outside to see the decorated windows and across the street to Jordans Enchanted Village the to the toy floor. To this day, Honisss broiled halibut has been the best I have ever eaten! Oh and dont forget Nadias you had to know about that place it was so buried deep in the South End! 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. How about Dini s, a favorite seafood restaurant our family went to for celebrations. 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. Every time a customer was celebrating a birthday, an employee had to bang a drum that hung from the ceiling, and play the kazoo, and encourage the entire restaurant to join him or her in a sing-along. Boston Mayor Tom Menino, right, and Providence Mayor Buddy Cianci at Joe Tecces, Feb. 3, 1997. Closed early 2000s I think hope someone had the foresight to rescue it XOV. He let each of his employees make a pizza to take home with them at closing shift. We already have this email. Bonanza Steakhouse in Pittsfield, Mass! The chocolate loving Dutch have been eating them for breakfast on toast for decades. Very excellent service there. And one more treasured spot -The English Tea Room on Newbury fantastic menu for starving students, and their sweet salad dressing was amazing! The wait staff was great. Locke-Ober was the fourth oldest restaurant in Boston prior to its closing and, in its heyday, it had a reputation as a clubby "men only" spot that was rumored to be frequented by "working. Wonderful food and wine list. My parents would take us there if we were going to Boston, and it was a special treat for us. Today Bell in Hand is a full service restaurant as well as a bar and happening nightspot. Words below are by Marotta, and all images by Hutchings. We were really sad they closed too. The sign is still there, though the restaurant in gone. Does it sound right to you? Mitchells Steak And Rib House, Hyannis. I can remember the Lobster Pies that were worth waiting for. My father in law would take us to lokobers in Boston and we would get baked Alaska for dessert. There is a Friendlys on Rte. So sad it closed always wished it would open again. I lived up the street as well- on spring street until I moved to NH in 1987. While Bostons rich Colonial past has left it with some truly ancient watering holes, the city also boats a few relics from its own unique Mid-Century history. Never knew who might show up at the Clam Bar. It was a Greek diner, and they made my favorite Chicken/Broccoli/Ziti ever super lemony, super garlicky. Restaurants That Have Closed. Great food and hideaway bar. It offered fresh seafood and good value - although the average taxpayer was probably still taken aback to learn that Massachusetts governor Edward King spent $1,200 on Dini's lobster and crab salad sandwiches delivered to his office! In a city brimming with Irish pubs, J.J. Foley's is perhaps the most authentic. The prime rib was unbelievable and the popovers out of this world! 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. I tried googling it but doesnt come up, That Rte 1 Kellys was a Red Coach Grille years ago, They used to have a giant cart outside on the corner of it with really big wheels.I remember Red Coach Grill, good food too, In the early 1960s it was a Red Coach Grill. This restaurant dished up Polynesian food between 1961 and 2000. I had Nancy Greenwood! He would Fall in love,get married, start a family,buy a house in the suburbs..And with the skills he had learned,would open a diner or other restaurant there,sometimes a fish house,sometimes a full range of food.. And so on,spawning dozens,even hundreds of dining halls throughout New England..nobody knows how many for sure,a list was never kept.. The owner was a daughter of the people who owned Dock and Dine next door. Many of my favorites already mentioned but have to add Buttricks Ice Cream, Cottage Crest in Reading,the old Carrolls Diner in Medford, Arnies Fireside in Dedham & Beef N Ale Boston next to the Music Hall/Wang Theatre. All of these and more. Also York Steak House!! Also very much missed is the Town Line This beloved restaurant launched in 1963 and quickly became THE place to dine and hobnob. No matter which one you went to you would always end up seeing someone you knew. My family loved Hills Restaurant in Hyannis, MA. 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. Historic Taverns - Massachusetts Society I miss Steves soo much. It did quite well in the 50s but later on less well and she was becoming older and she had others running it for her. 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. Now, lets not get confused with this historic watering hole: Were talking about the original location on East Berkeley Street. 617-956-8765. 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. What better footsteps to follow than one of the Union Oyster Houses regular customers, Statesman Daniel Webster, a New Hampshire native who lived nearby, and was said to eat 36 oysters a day, always washed down with brandy and water. Receive the latest news and breaking updates, straight from our newsroom to your inbox. Boston bars and gyms have to turn on closed captioning on all their TVs under new ordinance By adamg on Mon, 12/12/2022 - 1:30pm Mayor Wu signed an ordinance, sponsored by City Council President Ed Flynn, that requires all "public-facing televisions" in Boston to have captioning turned on for people who are deaf or hard of hearing. Cheers Faneuil Hall: The Faneuil Hall location's bar was a replica of the one that appeared on the set of the TV show. We always enjoyed these places: Jack & Marions, The Town Lynne, and Fantasias. The clam shack on Route 1 was called Els, our all time favorite place for clams. Sandys had a location in Brockton, MA also. Backyard Betty's: One of Southie's liveliest drinking and dining spots has served its final boozy shake and order of table-side wings. 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. 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. Lobster in the Rough, Route 28, Cape Cod. I must agree Howard Johnsons offered a variety of good food and accommodations. When William Filene opened his first department store - Filene's - in 1890, it was similar to all its other Boston competitors. How about the Hearthside in Hanover! Two more to add: Flagstones in Newington, NH and Els Sheffield Utd X Tottenham - Ao Vivo Grtis HD Sem Travar | Futebol And I can never forget the Athens Olympia on Stuart St., a favorite of my parents and my introduction to Greek foodout-of-this-world taramasalata, kebabs, and unsweetened coffee jello with whipped cream for dessert. 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. A little further up Rte 1 was The Ship shaped like a sailing ship. Catania. There is still one in Woburn that I know of. At HoJos, mom always had Orange Pineapple ice-cream !! The Dini family made that place renowned for delicious seafood and a warm welcome. Jimmys Harborside in Boston (next door to Pier Four) and The Pillar House in Newton. Fantastic home cooking. Its current location, however, is not the first, serving as this tavern's home only since 1844. Parsnip: This upscale Harvard Square restaurant, housed in the multi-level space that formerly held Upstairs on the Square, opened in late 2015. Fenmore Grill: Situated a long foul ball from Fenway Park, the Hotel Buckminster and its in-house Fenmore Grill have both shuttered. They have a restaurant in Sanford Maine now , unfortunately no stuffed obstetrics or dessert but still good. I remembered also the Weathervane (several locations), Bob Lees Islander , Boston, that was very popular back in the day.. Bishops in Lawrence was great. Best special occasion restaurant ever!!! The grilled and buttered rolls were delicious!! It was also one of the first, if not THE first restaurant to ban smoking! The HobBob Restaurant on the Boston Post Road in Madison, Connecticut served the most amazing fried chicken and shaved ham grinders! The Kowloon was the big attration on Route One, and still is. Great restaurants from a bygone era indeed. But alas, all good things must come to an end. Even though Im living away, Im sad at the fact that Cole Farms in Gray, Maine has closed. In Chinatown Yee Hong Guey. Only place I have visited where you could order a whale steak. Pour House: This down-and-dirty Boylston Street haunt delighted everyone from Rihanna to penny-pinching local students. OnlyInYourState may earn compensation through affiliate links in this article. Certainly iconic. 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.). 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. They were Great, miss them. The lobster pie was absolutely filled with big chunks of buttery lobster and a buttery topping and it was my favorite. Im looking for the coconut macaroon recipe from Jordan Marsh or Filenes??? My parents used to take my sister and I there for special occasions. That was also my introduction to Greek food. David K. I used to love Sandys! Thar she blows!!! A 68-foot-tall cactus sign is all that remains of this once-huge restaurant in Saugus. Thankfully, many still survive throughout NE. Thanks for subscribing! Visit Website. Equally memorable were the Chadwicks birthday celebrations and since the whole thing worked on the honor system, it was pretty much always someones birthday. 5 Best Historical Bars in Boston | After Dark with Dane Sadly, not all businesses have been able to reopen and some have . Manchester, NH favorites Blakes restaurant and ice cream AND the Puritan Back Room, Makris Seafood in Concord, New Hampshire. I have an old New England Travel guide,1951.. I was just craving Souper Salad earlier today. What a treasure it was! Great German Food and atmosphere. So good! And where I discovered that pesto is fantastic especially on a toasted roll with turkey and cheese. John Zappala created it into a brigantine, two-masted sailing vessel with elegant dining on two levels. Miss them all. After the bars closed we would go to The Egg and Eye! The food was so yummy, whatever you ordered. That being said, you can check out all the responses from August and last week on our Facebook page or embedded at the bottom of this article. Ceia: One of Newburyport's go-to destinations for fine bistro fare has shuttered its doors. Miss them all! 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. Rock clubs come, rock clubs go. McGreevey's: The Dropkick Murphys-affiliated sports bar has shipped out of Boston for good. I miss lots of those, like Fantasia, Durgin Park, Jimmys Haborside, Pewter Pots, Brighams, the China House in Boston (near Steinway), etc., but my all-time favorite was Stellas, first in the North End (the great mystery was where did the valet parkers put all those cars? And of course that was followed by an Anthonys birthday cake. No mention of Mildreds Chowder House? Bobby Hackets in Pembroke, Ma on route 53, a great New England Fare from prime rib to Clams Casino, always a great stop. Stoddard's: Tucked away in the Leather District, this retro drinking and dining haunta favorite of Downtown Crossing's after-work crowdshas shuttered its doors. Jacob Wirths in Downtown Boston, and Teccis in the North end. Luckily, the recipe has been preserved for those who would like to make those classic Jordan Marsh blueberry muffins at home. It was on Hwy 184 (Providence-New London Turnpike), almost to the state border with Rhode Island. Thanks for the memories of all. Their pot roast was the best I have ever had as was there Grape Nut Custard. Last I checked New England comprised more than 2 states. Great place. Today, a mammoth Barnes & Noble bookstore occupies the space where the restaurant once stood. But the man who had been behind those delicious muffins for more than 30 years, baker John Pupek, wasnt ready to let go. Yes!! Couldnt miss the huge waving chicken sign out front! 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. Also the Magic Pan with their amazing crepes and Soups. Bids tavern in Norwich Connecticut fabulous place for sandwiches dollar beers the supreme grand slam I especially liked their cheeseburgers. Back in the day, this watering hole hosted prominent American patrons like Paul Revere, Benjamin Franklin and George Washington, so stopping by here for a beer is basically a history lesson. There are old bars in Boston, and then there are really old bars in Boston. Check out their farewell post on Instagram. Though its a solid, year-round neighborhood drinking and dining spot, it turns into a complete madhouse on game days during baseball season. 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 theyre gone. The Three Judges on the border of New Haven and Woodbridge, CT. scoops of ice cream, carried to the table on a silver platter by multiple busboys, who would pretend to struggle with the weight. One of the best fast food places near MGH. The Peter Stuyvesant,. Out in Metrowest of Boston there was The Cock N Kettle restaurant in uxbridge. Polcaris in Bostons North End is still operating is it not? Gilchrist's building is still standing, although the store itself closed in 1977. Largest salad EVVERR! I would be bribed to bring back lobsters every trip to the buffet whether I wanted one or not, for my lobster eating competing uncles. They had the best seafood platter and a delicious filet mignon! When the state took the land for the Walden Pond State Reservation in 1966 or 67 she was ready to sell. Sablones Veal n Vintage in Bostons East End. I know there are a few Friendlys still struggling along, but its in name only. Well, its often not pleasant. Had been to the Hearth and Kettle in Hyannis back in the 80s while visiting my grandmother. Heck Allens in Lynn, really good seafood and good prices too. I couldnt agree more.Maneros Steakhouse was THE BEST ! 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 . Founded in Boston by Eben Jordan and Benjamin Marsh in 1851, Jordan Marsh & Company was a pioneering department store that expanded throughout New England and beyond, becoming a popular anchor store as mall shopping took off in the 1950s and 1960s. I recall seeing Hans Conried (Fractured Fairytales) who was in a play at one of the neighboring theatres. According to its website, the Green Dragon Tavern originally opened in 1654, and was frequented by the likes of Paul . The Apolo dinner and Benjamins in Taunton MA, Tiny Jims in Buzzards Bay MA, and remember standing in line at York steak house chains around NE. My husband always loved the Greek lamb. Jody Price, Dinis near the State House. Its cool to us that these old legacy bands played in places that we pass every day and dont think twice about. He would also later own three other New England classics: the Cape Codder Resort and Residences in Hyannis, the Danl Webster Inn in Sandwich, and the John Carver Inn in Plymouth. This 1874 building was supposed to be knocked down, but preservationists campaigned against this move and were able to save the top three floors of the faade. 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. The first time I had a Lobster Out was in Dinis. They were an Italian restaurant served huge plates of Italian food and their desserts were good too. Jimmys Harborside, Red Coach Grill, Commodore Restaurant. demolished 2017 after years of eyesore status..but in its glory days,it boasted of charbroiled meats and steaming lobster ,in bold neon ,to the passing hordes.. The General Glover House in Swampscott was a well attended and fabulous restaurant for many, many years and greatly missed by many New Englanders. We seem to have struck something of a nostalgic nerve. I used to go there before my evening shift. 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. Long gone, now, of course. The Lincoln was not the name of the stand at first it was the Hypolet Roadside Stand which was her husbands name. They were biggest of all. We love the pop overs and their Delmonico potatoes and prime rib. Grew up in Stoneham MA now in FL. So many memories. I lived on the corner of Broadway ( RT 1) and Lakeside about 4 doors down from the Towne Lyne House between 69-71 . Many restaurants here have been in business for many decades or even a century. JTs in Sudbury Souper Salad on Newbury Street was tops for a summer day. Soseven New England restaurants, and theyre all in Massachusetts except for one that was literally 2 minutes from Massachusetts. 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. Home of the Sissy Split and The Mount Washington banana split that had six scoops of ice cream. So sad its not there anymore! Following a return to private ownership in 1982, Brighams capitalized on its most popular offering and began selling packaged ice cream in supermarkets. Another local seafood mecca was Yokens on Route 1 in Portsmouth. 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. Excellent, my mom and her friend Marge took me there when I was expecting my first baby, a special day! Boston Gone: The sites of rock clubs and music venues no - Vanyaland 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. Memories of Closed New England Restaurants - New England Dining McMenamys Falmouth. Well, a number of local watering holes are surely up there, welcomingColonial rebel rousers as they helped organize The Revolutionand many of them still stand today, in defiance to the rapid development surrounding them. All have their own stories to tell, and some of thesehangouts also rank among the best Irish pubsandbest dive bars in Boston. 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. The 240-capacity Allston bar was an unofficial feeder for larger clubs like the Middle East and the Paradise. Loved going to Cafe Budapest for an elegant meal and great ambience. My go to was Harvard Sq, probably the first to go due to rent prices. Chicken Delight Popovers !!!!! So yummy! This post was first published in 2020 and has been updated. Look out for your first newsletter in your inbox soon! She ran the Elm Street market in Waltham with her husband who I believe got in trouble with the law. Felicias in the North End! There was a candy store in the front that something special for everyone. And if you were lucky after shopping Filenes basement and were good a trip to Baileys ice cream for a Sunday . We even sat next to Mark Wahlberg there one day! It was really formal and they hosted weddings in the back yard.