I remember if they sat you in the back you looked over the ravine. For the past four years I have been scanning an archive of this material, and posting it online. As I recall it was not a large establishment, but the cuisine was delectable! Mocktails are everywhere in Toronto right now but why are they so expensive? Photo taken in 2014. . 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? 280 Bloor St W, Toronto, Ontario M5S 3B9 Canada +1 416-921-4061 + Add website. Do you remember a delightful Greek restaurant that was on the west side of Church St. midway between Wellington and The Esplanade? One simple one was the RED HOT stand in the annex of Eatons hot dogs and mustard with a napkin and orange pop loved them. Another ethnic restaurant that stands out in my mind was Michi, when it was on Church Street. 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. It always feels good to share memories with others. 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. We enjoyed the meal and when the cheque arrived, the bill had been reduced by 50 per cent. Read more See all (124) Ratings and reviews 4.5 641 Tom Jones would be to the left of the photographer. 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 Restaurant Boasts Of Its Food And Location. Our pizza joint was Salernos, occasionally wed win vouchers to dine at Peppios (where the Sign of the Steer was). 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. Hope its still there. Does anyone remember a restaurant called Le Mascaron at First Canadian Place? That's what Bennigan's, an Irish-themed bar and grill, offered in the 1980s. By the time it lost its hilariously terrible nameit was re-branded "Toby's. https://www.historypress.net/catalogue/bookstore/books/Toronto-Theatres-and-the-Golden-Age-of-the-Silver-Screen/9781626194502 . Just steps away from the Gardens. We ordered a very expensive bottle of white wineLoved the place. The Golden Nugget Restaurant was slightly further north. As I recall there was another one the same size accross the road, I believe to the South. Your email address will not be published. Swiss Chelet bright red/white colours, i remember some locations had the Swiss alps wallpaper mural. They were Macedonian, but the food was contemporary of the time. Does anyone recall The Toronto Radio Artists Club (TRAC)? 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.. When did smoking come to an end in Toronto's restaurants? Dining in Toronto in past decades was far different to the culinary scene that the city now offers. That is not Tom Jones Steak House. Yes, nice view of the ravine. Photo, Toronto Archives, F0124, Fl 0002, Id. I am not certain of its location, but I believe it was on Dundas Street West, near Bay Street. . 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. Park & Lawrence) & have the the Maple Leafs sign Polaroids of us sitting on their knees, we were that young. By 1989 Mothers had gone into receivership and was bought up by Little Caesers, who disposed of the classy Mothers style and helped usher in the era of cheap tasteless cardboard Pizza (aided and abetted by other chains who shall remain nameless). Or the owners name? I met my first husband there. On Saturdays, in the TV Guide that was inserted into the Toronto Star, there was a special feature. Lobster and ice cold beer on a hot July day, overlooking the harbour, was as close to heaven as Ill likely ever get. The well-seasoned spicier foods that ethnic eateries offered were challenging the more bland style of dishes that Canada inherited from Great Britain. Whether you went for the jukeboxes stationed in every booth, or the greasy diner classics and deluxe desserts (a.k.a. That was the Underground Railroad. The sign and awning are there but it closed long ago. Diners were invited to visit the kitchen, examine the dishes, and point to the ones that they wished to be served. JavaScript is disabled. My family ate at virtually all the restaurants mentioned and more. Our favorite memories included breakfast at Sassafraz. Save. Never wrote down your order, but it was served exactly to each person. We were offended, as the clothes they offered were grubby looking, and we were certainly not hobos. 14 Places. It closed up years ago. The hotel was a favourite of Hollywood stars such as Katharine Hepburn. It had many outlets throughout the city, but the one we frequented the most was on the west side of Yonge, south of Bloor Street. It had one of the first salad bars in TO. The AYCE buffet now serves latkes with sour cream and apple sauce, blintzes, lox, challah French toast, bagels, gefilte fish and marinated salads for $35.95 a person. The last one was OTooles. Many other deceased or decimated chains not mentioned here - The Olive Garden, Lime Rickey's, JJ Muggs, Harvey Wallbangers, Bo Peep, Eddie Shack Donuts, Bobby Orr Pizza, etc - live on in our memories and through dusty promotional glassware found at garage sales or old commercials on YouTube. Other exotic foods of my childhood were the free samples and greasy treats at the CNE, which we loved. Toronto has some great restaurants, delis and buffets. It was called Between Friends. So many great memories in the article and all these wonderful comments. Dave, Hamers Fish and Chips Eglinton near Oakwood Brought back some warm memories. We lived upstairs and had to look after the coal furnace during off hours. Your still missing a few, when I had money Bigliardis on Church. The 1980s was dominated events such as Terry Fox Marathon of Hope, the patriation of the Canadian Constitution, Toronto's 150th birthday, Canada becomes 120 years old, and the end of the Pierre Trudeau years. 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 . Long gone but fondly remembered. 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.. Remember most of the restaurants mentioned but we loved a little restaurant called Pot au Feu.it was on a street near University Ave and was in the basement. I think it was located at 12 Adelaide. Anyone remember Zumburger? Good times in the early 60s. 5 out of 5 stars (101) $ 50.00. Yumm Burgers.the ice cream place in Cloverdale Mall that had the salted almond sundaes. Canary Restaurant, Cherry St. by Patrick Cummins. Images courtesy Patti Habib, The Big Bop / Reverb, Myke Dyer, Citysonic, Wrongbar, David Waldman . In my opinion, it was one of the best restaurants in Toronto ever. The Old Fish Market Restaurant at 12 Market Street. For this article, I will be focussing on the first, Boa Caf; the story of its second incarnation, Boa Redux, will be told in the next edition of Then & Now. In the background is the Coronet (Savoy) Theatre. Also, in the West end tucked away in a very confusing triangle of Dundas, Bloor St and Kipling was Millers Country Fair. Hi there, I DO remember The TRAC very well. Oct. 9, 1981 - King St W - "Ed's Warehouse" restaurant - view is east from Duncan. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Today, I possess fond memories of this fine dining establishment. A Comfort Inn. This is where I attended a wedding reception in its banquet room in the basement. LHardys restaurant at 634 Church Street opened in 1973 and remained until 1987. Ponderosa was a popular birthday destination in the 80s, owing to the group friendly prices, kid friendly zones and fun-tastic birthday hats. Another restaurant I remember fondly, always appropriate for special occasions, was Winstons at 120 King Street West. Sassafraz and Hemingways are still operating on Cumberland St. The Sign of the Steer was a large restaurant located at 191 Dupont Street, where it intersects with Davenport Road. Remember JJ Muggs at the Eaton Centre? It was eventually re-floated and towed to Cleveland, where it became a seafood restaurant for that city. For her, there was no turning back. It was our favourite downtown restaurant. My sister and I used to streetcar it to Jesse Ketchum Public school. Toronto in the 1980s was defined by video rental stores, Degrassi's original seasons, and. It had great food and was so cosy and warm on winter nights. [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] W. K. Lis. Arcade games (usually Asteroids, Pac-Man, Dig-Dug or Zaxxon) lined the walls and could be operated with plastic tokens that also worked in the gumball machines, and of course every kid got a free token with their meal. Contact me via the following: You must log in or register to post here. Another place I loved was Leslie's Bakery, which was on Steeles. On the corner of College St and Palmerston Ave, in Toronto's lively Little Italy, sits Bar Raval, a Mecca for Spanish tapas and pintxos (with a Raval twist), a wide selection of wines (both old world and new), cocktails, micro-brews and ciders. I was wondering if anyone else would remember Malloneys. The restaurant's owner Anthony Rose has a couple other restaurants in the city. I remember the all-you-can-eat lobster buffet that was served on the top deck during the summer months. Creightons restaurant on the ground floor of the Westbury Hotel was another place that garnered attention in the 1970s. Pj OBriens is currently in the building in the photo. And yes, they were licensed which was odd for the type of restaurant at the time. 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. 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. Toronto Restaurants of the 80s and 90s prosperegal May 10, 2018 1 2 3 4 5 Next prosperegal Senior Member Member Bio Joined Jan 31, 2009 Messages 1,140 Reaction score 45 May 10, 2018 #1 For those of us who grew up in the city/suburban Toronto in the 80s and 90s: which ones were your favourites? Anyone remember any Macedonian owned restaurants in 1945? It was on the west side of Bay Street, a few doors north of Gerrard. Other places: an Italian restaurant at Bayview Village (where Il Fornello is now), Max's (now O&B) and before it was Max's, I think it was a pub called Charlie's (shut when I was six or so). Your list is amazing. But my favourite was Truffles, at the old Four Seasons, before and after the 1990s renovations. Theres a couple more restaurants that have gone away that bring back nemories. Does anyone remember Griffiths on Queen Street East in the Beach(es)? Does anyone remember Bentleys restaurant in North Toronto? View this Spot. I was greatly saddened when it closed its doors in 1988; the historic house was demolished, and for a few years the site was likely a parking lot, as it was not until 1995 that a housing co-operative was erected on the property. Post by United Bakers Dairy Restaurant. Mr. Tonys Place at 100 Cumberland Avenue in Yorkville was also highly popular, even though it offered no printed menus. Frank Vetere's menu also included mouth-watering Italian sandwiches, burgers, pasta and an all-you-can-eat salad bar. The Sign of the Steer Restaurant at 161 Dupont Street in 1955, the neon sign of a steer visible on the south wall. Name of restaurant circa 1960s, NE corner of Church and Wood Streets. I remember going to Lime Rickey's (I think it was on Steeles?? For some of the exact addresses of the restaurants I relied on information posted on-line. Did you know him? Closed now : See all hours. Great Memories. Located on Young, just north of Wellesley He later added the Stables, entrance off St. Nicholas for more casual eating . Oh for the good old days. La Chaumiere on Charles Street, near Church Street in the 1960s. Once in awhile, wed go the Prime Restaurant, and order one of the giant butter tarts, plate sized treats, runny and gooey and just plain good. The complimentary salad had a tangy garlic dressing. Popular during the 70s and early 80s, the sandwich consisted of taco meat, shredded lettuce, mild "border sauce" and diced onions. In the 1950s, high schools did not provide texts. We visited the restaurant after it relocated to Dundas Street West, opposite the Art Gallery (AGO), but it was not the same. Greek cuisine was not well known in the 1960s. Check out the list of all Restaurants in Eglinton Avenue East. There was also a supreme version available . And then there was Seniors Steakhouse and Restaurant on the south east corner of Yonge and Pleasant Blvd. Many of these places I remember my parents going to and talking about. Not much of a happy ending for that "celebration". My favourite was the Paragon Restaurant on St. Clair West, near Oakwood Avenue. 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? This steak House is still in business. Late 1970s, 1980s Toronto, Canada, HD from 35mm from the Kinolibrary Archive Film Collections. Its atmosphere was utterly awesome. 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. thatd have been LeBaron Steakhouse. 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. Those were the days!! Please read the cookie policy for more information or to delete/block them. I grew up a bit north of you, near Oakwood and Eglinton. The building where the restaurant was located was designated a Heritage site in 1980. Member Bio Joined Mar 14, 2008 Messages 1,656 Reaction score 1,524. We had fish n chips too, although I dont remember the name of the shop. This would be in the early 1950s. I worked in that restaurant! TOPS restaurant at the corner of Dundas and Yonge, I remember the TOPS restaurant on Yonge, spent many a late night in a booth there, people-watching with some friends. 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. Mothers Pizza, looked like an antique store, 20s or 30s decor. It was my first experience with Japanese food. A small cozy establishment, owned by John Lundager, it featured Danish/Canadian cuisine. "the kitchen sink," made of 16 scoops of ice cream and covered with crushed up candy bars), this was the place to be when hanging around the Eaton Centre. I recently read an article about it but dont recall where! Please post some place were more info can be found. This was in September 1957. It opened in 1963, and for the next decade was one of the citys most popular dining establishments. was a regular singer there and thats how they met! Unfortunately, the boat was rammed by the Trillium ferry and sunk. When it changed hands it cheapened the quality of the food but increased the prices. As one of the two owners of Lgardys and Quenelles restaurants on church Street this was priceless. Started in 1972 by Frank Vetere, the red and green shutters and offbeat interior (mixing Carnival mirrors, cartoons and great moments in Pizza history) provided an imaginative setting, bested only by their Chicago style deep-dish toppings heavy pizza which oozed that authentic Italian touch and was rightfully branded "the best pizza you've ever tasted". Toronto Archives, F1526, fl0008, item 0116. Congratulations to anyone who grew up in Toronto in the 1980s you had it all! It opened at 375 Church Street in 1964. In the Beaches for a bunch of years, there was Loons on Queen, for quite a while the best food in the Beach. . I took my wife there for an anniversary dinner and we were impressed with the high table menu and the culmination of the meal with a rose for her and a cigar for myself. Brings back a lot of pleasant memories. Those looking to dance could hit a number of spots near Yonge and Wellesley, like The Manatee, The Quest, Katrina's, Club David's , The Maygay (later Charly's), and Cornelius, which sat above biker bar The . I worked at Ontario Hydro in the late 60s and all the girls went to Bassels or Mallonys after work to meet guys! 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. I also remember the Organ Grinder on the Esplanade. Although it didn't hold up against Chili's, TGI Fridays, and Applebee's, there was a time when it was fairly ubiquitous throughout the states. Happy Herbivores. Ponderosa was a popular birthday destination in the 80s, owing to the group friendly prices, kid friendly zones and fun-tastic birthday hats. The Swiss Chalet at 362 Yonge Street. Their favourite (and a family treat for birthdays) for many years was Carmens. Recent publication entitled Torontos Theatres and the Golden Age of the Silver Screen, by the author of this blog. Use to ride our bikes to swiss chalet at yonge and sinclair for french fries. Cherry Street Bar-b-que. It was very similar to the KFC of today. I remember it well, but was never inside it. The dining room was Victoriana gone wild; the decor was part of the attraction. It may have moved to the west side of Yonge at some point; my recollection is from the late 50s and early 60s! I especially enjoyed their Spinach layer salad. 10 Places. I believe Simpsons main restaurant was called the Arcadian Court, not Arcadian Room, at least for some period of time during its existence. It had old world charm. It is difficult to realize today how popular the Swiss Chalet was in the early-1960s. What a awonderful interesting writing on Toronto restaurant memorabilia. A friend from high school worked there on Fridays after school (LPCI) and she always went home exhausted! A throwback to another time and era. 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.. 17. However, I never indulged in an evening meal until I was of an age to travel downtown. Joso's. Known for its curvaceous statuary, Joso's is Toronto's most famous Dalmatian restaurant. Clip. Front Street and either Bay or Yonge that had a club with live entertainment. 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. It arrived in November 1975 and was docked at the foot of Yonge Street, at 1 Queens Quay. Arcadian Court in Simpson's Doug Taylor, Toronto history historic Toronto Queen Street West tayloronhistory.com Toronto's restaurant of the past. 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. Two teenagers, even girls, can eat a lot! It was impressive when a person drove past it at night. Ask Vancouver's memory keeper, John Atkin, anything about Vancouver history, then hit "send.". 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. Le Select just came to mind. Does anyone remember a very nice restaurant on the north side of Bloor between Yonge and Bay in the late 1970s early 1980s? 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. 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. a combination of bankruptcy and a fatal hepatitis A outbreak traced back to green onions served at one of their Pittsburgh restaurants. One of the first restaurants my friends and I visited was the Swiss Chalet. Theatorium (Red Mill) TheatreToronto's First Movie Experience and First Permanent Movie Theatre, Auditorium (Avenue, . The dessert was spumoni ice cream. . I visited Toronto every summer back in the 70s and 80s and it was much nicer than it is now. In the 60s we liked to meet at Queen and Yonge at Joe Birds, part of Diana Sweets. The Florentine Court was on Church near Dundas. I only have a childhood memory of it but it may have been between King Street and the Esplanade. The 19 best restaurants in Toronto A wildly diverse and energetic population have turned the best restaurants in Toronto into real foodie destinations Written by Sandra Osojnik & Mary Luz Mejia. UTPro Instant Reports: Residential Density Spiking in Midtown. 15 Places. Bring your appetite so you can sample culinary experiences for every taste and graze on boundless options . One year on my birthday, my family told me that they were taking me out to dinner, but they kept their choice of restaurant a surprise. The cones were 5 or 10 cents and it made shopping with my mother bearable. May 20, 2018 #43 In 1958 we were told that the site had been sold so we had to move thereby making way for Barberians Restaurant. I always requested a table in the glass-covered courtyard as it was akin to dining in a garden. I remember the Prime at Dixie Plaza. Its new owners began substituting lobster-flavoured pollock for real lobster meat, and the Mermaid closed shortly thereafter. In the 1990s, it was a jazz bar frequented by celebs including Tony Bennett and Eartha Kitt, owned by matre d' to the stars, Louis Janetta. It cost around 2 bucks. It was another enterprise of Harry Barbarian, who owned the famous steak house on Elm Street. Regardless, this historic tavern is a reliable spot for beers and pub grub, imbued with Toronto history. (formerly Prospere Magazine), an online-only lifestyle publication targeting young, hip professional women. How I miss it! Our children liked to say that we were married at KFC. Also, the deserts on display were always a sight to behold. " 16/05/2020 Cuisines: Canadian Reliable Halibut & Chips #1,836 of 6,034 Restaurants in Toronto 40 reviews 954 Queen St E 0.2 km from Queen Street It was very posh ! My father would take me & my siblings on drives around downtown Toronto in the mid fifties. House Of Chan Steak'N Lobster Dining Lounge. NW corner of Yonge and Bloor, and IIRC there was another on Bloor near Spadina. When my wife requested a special dessert because of a medical condition, no problem. Toronto based chain Frank Vetere's Pizzeria was one such magical eatery. Eds restaurants on King Street in 1981. I drool as I peruse the entrees and fondly recall the price of the dishes. #4 1213 Bayview Ave, Toronto, On M4G2Z8, Toronto, Toronto $ 95,000 Popular Thai Restaurant Serving Lunch & Dinner, In Toronto. I remember my father saying that it had a bad reputation as a gang hangout. 1. Sep 13, 2019 - Restaurants that I ate at as a child..most no longer exist. I remember the Toronto Radio Artists Club well. Introducing brunch was so . 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. Another bargain restaurant chain we frequented in the 1960s was the Steak and Burger. The city was big but still had a small town vibe. Originally part of the Pillsbury Corp., the restaurant was founded in 1976. Noticing the geography of your prefered restaurants, Im sure you must remember mine. Running restaurants, especially, three, must have been tough with the long hours etc. See more ideas about memories, restaurant, howard johnson's. The other favourite buffet in that decade was the Savarin Tavern, located at 336 Bay Street. My mother ignored his comments. Because Maple Leaf Gardens was a few blocks south of it, it was very busy on nights when the Leafs played home games. From the late-1960s until the 1980s, the name of the Maitre d' was Tage Christensen. . My brother and I would have been 4 to 7 years old. 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 1954 to 1957 My parents, my sister and I lived at 7 Elm street in Toronto. Mealshare. During the years 1980-1986, I did a lot of street photography in Toronto. Thanks. 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. Another fave of mine was The Moorings, best lobster thermidor in the city! I was only about 28 or 29 at the time. Which surprises me as it was a wonderfully bizarre experience. Late Night Restaurants. A popular pregame location. This book will also be released in the spring of 2016. I dined there once with my father and he asked the waiter if anyone ever ordered in a pizza after finishing a meal at La Scala. The first time I dined on the ship I enjoyed the experience, though looking back, I think it was the idea of eating on a cruise ship that was the highlight, rather than the food. The Hungarian Village at 900 Bay Street served Hungarian food and featured live Gypsy violinists. 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. Settle in for the blind, multi-course tasting menu in either the dining room or at the kitchen counter helmed by chef de cuisine Nick Bentley. My first experience with a steak house of quality was Barbarians, on Elm Street. South on Bay, down some steps, dark, red banquettes. A couple has been running this Toronto Portuguese restaurant together for almost 15 years. Before closing this post, there are a few more restaurants that I would like to mention. He was a very smart businessman as well as a big-hearted individual. Add to Favorites 1980's Toronto Blue Jays Sticker Collection Starliner Permanent Stickers Collectible . It eventually suffered from chain restaurant disease and become bland (cilantro/garlic-free salsa). 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