Wasnt it Lardys? It was called Between Friends. The Black Bull Tavern also crowns itself as Toronto's oldest bar, dating back to 1833. One of the novels that I wrote The Reluctant Virgin (a murder mystery) is set in Toronto in the 1950s and the imaginary characters in the story dine in many of the restaurants mentioned in this post. I fondly remember the Florentine Court on Church street. I was only about 28 or 29 at the time. Yes the music was fabulous as was the atmosphere. Joso's. Known for its curvaceous statuary, Joso's is Toronto's most famous Dalmatian restaurant. Memory sometimes plays tricks, so if I have committed errors, I hope that readers will be understanding. They served Tortierre, Roast Chicken and Sausages with Chutney. 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. Thank you for this post. Name of restaurant circa 1960s, NE corner of Church and Wood Streets. Booked 28 times today. 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 . thatd have been LeBaron Steakhouse. Sometimes, they'd have hot dogs, and I recall eating them with my grandmother when I was small. Toronto Archives, F1526, fl0008, item 0116. New Orleans Seafood & Steakhouse 334 reviews Closed today Steakhouse, Cajun & Creole $$ - $$$ Menu "The Cajun Calamari were made to perfection and very tender." Anyone remember the name of the steakhouse? 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. It closed up years ago. It was an grimy after-hours spot covered in graffiti and modelled after New York's Paradise Garage, where. Those were the days!! Another fave of mine was The Moorings, best lobster thermidor in the city! However, my first experience with its barbequed chicken was at 362 Yonge Street, which remains in existence today. By the time it lost its hilariously terrible nameit was re-branded "Toby's. I miss Ginsburg and Wong in the Village by the Grange, as well as Mr. Greenjeans in the Eaton's Centre. The passageway connected Eatons Queen Street Store to Eatons Annex. This was in September 1957. Photo, Toronto Archives, F0124, Fl 0002, Id. The Ports of Call also had two bars the Singapore Bar (Asian) and the Batton Rouge Bar (French), the latter featuring dancing. The Golden Nugget Restaurant was slightly further north. Its facade has changed greatly since the 1950s. " 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 Another restaurant I remember fondly, always appropriate for special occasions, was Winstons at 120 King Street West. Fentons was at 6 Gloucester, a few doors east of Yonge Street. 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? 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 Claimed. We had our wedding reception upstairs at Scotts on Bloor street it later became Scotts Chicken Villa and then KFC. Jimmy Lopresty( Owner) & Charles (Waiter) were the two persons I remember at this wonderful restaurant. 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. So many great memories in the article and all these wonderful comments. It opened in 1976 in an old house, and remained until 1984. I discovered some errors on these web sites, but still, I am grateful that these sources were available. In 1954 to 1957 My parents, my sister and I lived at 7 Elm street in Toronto. I worked in that restaurant! Could someone remember the name. I met my first husband there. La Chaumiere on Charles Street, near Church Street in the 1960s. 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. We also enjoyed Smittys Pancake House on Dundas Street West, east of Islington Avenue, and their location in Yorkdale Plaza. Answer: Bonanza Ponderosa Both these were family steak houses owned by actor Dan Blocker who played HOSS on the tv hit series called BONANZA about the Ponderosa ranch. A more recent example, but there's Paul's Tomato Pie on Marlee between Viewmount and Stayner (which disappeared some time during the early 2010s). I remember the first time I went there with a friend. When I had a little money Lindys on Younge and when I was broke The Blue Cellar on Bloor or Grossmans on Spadina. It was called The Ports of Call. He was a very smart businessman as well as a big-hearted individual. The complimentary salad had a tangy garlic dressing. So disappointed when it closed. As a former resident of Toronto I remember these restaurants with fond memories. When my friends and I attended theatres such as Sheas Hippodrome, The Imperial, Loews Downtown, Biltmore, Savoy or the Downtown, we sometimes splurged and went to the Chicken Palace at 404 Yonge Street, where we ordered deep fried chicken and french fries, served in a wicker basket. In fact, Frank Vetere's actually trademarked the name "Deep Dish Pizza". This is a photo of the menu at LHardys that I have kept all these years. The waiter smiled; he had likely heard similar comments on previous occasions. I remember the all-you-can-eat lobster buffet that was served on the top deck during the summer months. Does anyone remember a very nice restaurant on the north side of Bloor between Yonge and Bay in the late 1970s early 1980s? I recall how difficult it was to receive a reservation, so always phoned at least a week in advance. Scotts restaurant was on Yonge just north of Dundas, where you sat upstairs looking out onto Yonge St to have bacon burger and fries (that was before we worried or knew about cholesterol). Another fondly remembered chain also owned by Foodex Inc. of Toronto was Ponderosa. Charles (waiter) had a fabulous memory. The dining room was Victoriana gone wild; the decor was part of the attraction. Here are just a proposal for a correction, and a recollection of my own. If anyone else has any memories of any of the three prime restaurants, kindly post. 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. 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. When I asked for something not on the menu, it was no problem. To order the clip clean and high res or to find out more visit http://www.kinolibrary.com. In my opinion, it was one of the best restaurants in Toronto ever. 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. The waiter offered to provide the proper attire from among the jackets and ties that they kept for such situations. From the CNE to Scarborough Town Centre, here's what Toronto looked like in the 1980s. I haven't visited one in over a decade, but I think the Elvis Shrine was the last vestige of this era. . It felt safe, clean and seemed to provide endless exciting. Eastside Mario's had the faux new york city decor. Your email address will not be published. It was very posh ! Share. Thank you very much for contacting me. In response to this post, Paul Coghill of Toronto emailed me his thoughts about restaurants of Torontos past. Park & Lawrence) & have the the Maple Leafs sign Polaroids of us sitting on their knees, we were that young. I grew up in Leaside and have dined at most of the restaurants you mention. That's what Bennigan's, an Irish-themed bar and grill, offered in the 1980s. a combination of bankruptcy and a fatal hepatitis A outbreak traced back to green onions served at one of their Pittsburgh restaurants. ), pastries, sandwiches and coffee. Paradise Regained the restoration of the Paradise Theatre. 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, memories of food cooked beyond our kitchen, during my boyhood years, include the hot dogs and the aroma of the ice cream waffles in the tunnel under Albert Street. Share. I drool as I peruse the entrees and fondly recall the price of the dishes. 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. . Late 1970s, 1980s Toronto, Canada, HD from 35mm from the Kinolibrary Archive Film Collections. Mary Johns, I think was on Elizabeth St. around Gerrard. Add to Favorites 1980's Toronto Blue Jays Sticker Collection Starliner Permanent Stickers Collectible . 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 . also, Town Tavern, I think was on Queen just east of Yonge. very posh at the time!! Dining in Toronto in past decades was far different to the culinary scene that the city now offers. IMO the best steakhouse in the city in its day. Ponderosa was a popular birthday destination in the 80s, owing to the group friendly prices, kid friendly zones and fun-tastic birthday hats. Theres a couple more restaurants that have gone away that bring back nemories. [.] I also remember a time when Lonestar Texas Grill (Simcoe Place) was really, really good. . 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. And some fan favoriteslike Burger Chef, G.D. Ritzy's, and Howard Johnson'sfell by the wayside. Lime Ricky's on Eglinton was the first to come to mind. Nonetheless the industry fought a proposed increase in the federal minimum wage from $2.30 to $3.00 an hour. Anyone remember any Macedonian owned restaurants in 1945? A small cozy establishment, owned by John Lundager, it featured Danish/Canadian cuisine. Our pizza joint was Salernos, occasionally wed win vouchers to dine at Peppios (where the Sign of the Steer was). Toronto Archives, F1526, fl0067, item 17 . 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. Those who were there lovingly explore its lasting legacy. Does anyone remember this restaurant? Anyone have any memories of Teds Coffee Shop at the corner of Eglinton & Mt. 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! They were everywhere in the '80s, but the Toby's Good Eats at Yonge and Bloor was the quintessential downtown snack shop. As a boy, we would sometimes go to a restaurant that I remember as Polynesian/HawaiianI believe it was on Yonge, or Avenue or perhaps Bathurstnorth toward Lawrence? Also, in the West end tucked away in a very confusing triangle of Dundas, Bloor St and Kipling was Millers Country Fair. They served their regular fare downstairs on the street floor. La Chaumiere Restaurant at 77 Charles Street East, near Church Street, opened in 1950, and was the citys first truly French dining establishment. Late Night Restaurants. My hangout restaurant was the Boardwalk, a typical Canadian style diner, run by a family from Macedonia. 14 Places. Bobby. Rhodes had a front area on the north side of the entrance fronting the fine dining room that featured local jazz musicians Thursday to Saturday evenings. 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. The Swiss Chalet at 362 Yonge Street. Post by United Bakers Dairy Restaurant. It did not last long under the new management. Its atmosphere was utterly awesome. I remember such a restaurant located on the East side of Yonge Street, just north of Summerhill Station. 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? By: David Sanderson Posted: 3:00 AM CST Friday, Nov. 10, 2017 Last Modified: 12 . It started in the thirties & I think it had closed by about 1990. It arrived in November 1975 and was docked at the foot of Yonge Street, at 1 Queens Quay. 0111. That was the Underground Railroad. La Provencal at 23 St. Thomas Street (great escargot), Julies Mansion at 515 Jarvis Street, Gastons at 595 Markham Street (famous for its French onion soup), Sutton Place on the top floor of the Sutton Place Hotel, Valhalla Inn in Etobicoke, and the Black Angus Steak House on Dundas West (Etobicoke). Not much of a happy ending for that "celebration". Aug 6, 1983 - Restaurant on corner of Pearl and unidentified street. 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. South on Bay, down some steps, dark, red banquettes. My father would take me & my siblings on drives around downtown Toronto in the mid fifties. When we arrived, we discovered that a tie and jacket were indeed mandatory, as it was Eds Warehouse on King Street. Brings back so many memories! Founder & Webitor-in-Chief of DelectablyChic! It was one of the most well-known restaurants in Toronto for over a decade, famous for its Leek and Stilton soup. 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. Does anybody remember the Club 12 in Toronto, I believe it closed in the late 50s. 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. As I recall it was not a large establishment, but the cuisine was delectable! It was on the West side of Yonge street just south of Hogs Hollow. Remember, I said reasonably.. For an exceptional dining experience, opt for the wine pairings, matched by wine director Christopher Sealy. Its . 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. 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. The Senator | 1929, 88 years old. This would be in the early 1950s. I was wondering if anyone else would remember Malloneys. Save. Anyone remember Zumburger? 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. 280 Bloor St W, Toronto, Ontario M5S 3B9 Canada +1 416-921-4061 + Add website. For my family, we pigged-out on the lobster, with a few slices of roast beef to break the monotony. It was called The Swiss Marmite I believe these are both gone now, as I enjoyed these in the early to mid 80s. The Sign of the Steer Restaurant at 161 Dupont Street in 1955, the neon sign of a steer visible on the south wall. But my favourite was Truffles, at the old Four Seasons, before and after the 1990s renovations. I loved those red hots too at Eatons Annex and their soft ice cream cones .. Simpsons had the red hots too and a wonderful orange drinkyou would stand there eating your hot dog with everyone!.Simpsons also had LHardys restaurant at 634 Church Street opened in 1973 and remained until 1987. In my eyes, the buffet was lobster-lobster-lobster. By now I am certain that you have guessed that I LOVE lobster. 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. My Dad, Basil, owned all three Prime restaurants, with the last one, in Dixie Plaza, being the busiest. He stated that in talking about the ice cream waffles, there was also the Honey Dew stand in Simpsons basement. Located on Young, just north of Wellesley He later added the Stables, entrance off St. Nicholas for more casual eating . "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. 800 Sq Ft Of Property With A To-Go Option As Well. The old world charm was quite memorable. One of the ethnic restaurants that stands out in my memory is Acropole. Husband & wife moved and still operate a fine restaurant in the Gattineau area. A very interesting trip down memory laneso many of the spots that I had long forgotten about. Remembering the early days of the Swiss Chalet, they only served 1/2 or 1/4 chicken with french fries and NO cutlery. They eventually parted ways and he opened a restaurant of the same name on OConnor with my grandmother. 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. Following a disastrous fire, it was not rebuilt. Many of these places I remember my parents going to and talking about. The Old Fish Market Restaurant at 12 Market Street. homefinder.ca 4 days ago Report Ad 3 Pictures 1004 Kingston Rd, Toronto, On M4E1T2, Toronto, Toronto $ 69,999 Good times in the early 60s. Does anyone remember a cafe that was located by the Toronto waterfront Back in the 80s/90s a lot of corporate chain restaurants had unique distinctive decor. I remember the Prime at Dixie Plaza. Dave, Hamers Fish and Chips Eglinton near Oakwood Read the 10Best Toronto reviews and view user's restaurant ratings. La Scala on the southeast corner of Bay and Charles was great Italian food; it was frequented by the Ontario Cabinet of Bill Davis. Toronto has some great restaurants, delis and buffets. Toronto was, of course, still a bustling, vibrant city just with fewer skyscrapers and a touch more mullets and spandex. Napoleon restaurant was at 79 Grenville Street, a short distance west of Bay Street. The hotel was a favourite of Hollywood stars such as Katharine Hepburn. I am trying to remember a restaurant with very high ceilings, sky lights, lots of trees and hanging plants. My wife and I often had a special dinner at the Balkan on Elm Street, just west of Yonge. 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. They had wonderful fried chicken and collard greens. 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. 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. Brought back wonderful memories of the anniversary trips my wife and I took to Toronto from 1974 to early 2000s. The names of the dishes so were unfamiliar to most Torontonians that menus at the Acropole were useless. Though shunned by the food elite, corporate chain . Old school style and service, updated with the freshest local ingredients, no MSG and Zero Trans Fats. It was our favourite downtown restaurant. I still remember the wood decor with coloured glass Tiffany lamps that hung over every table. 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. Opened in 1958, China House is the last of the remaining classic, fine dining Chinese Restaurants remaining in Toronto. Thank you so much I was privileged to enjoy most of these wonderful establishments over three decades. For more than half a century, the House of Chan, a steakhouse and Chinese restaurant near the corner of Bathurst Street and Eglinton Avenue West in Forest Hill, has stood as a de facto living. The Hungarian Village at 900 Bay Street served Hungarian food and featured live Gypsy violinists. And thanks to Toronto History 's photo archive, we can take a peek at what exactly was going on in the city in the city 40 years ago. When I prepared the recipe, I substituted large shrimp. I believe that the coupon had a value of $20, and it covered the entire cost of the meal. Originally part of the Pillsbury Corp., the restaurant was founded in 1976. Luckily, Toronto History has managed to combine many vintage snaps of the city we love, and here are some highlights. My family never forgot his generosity. A throwback to another time and era. Its intimate atmosphere and excellent food were delightful. we practically ordered 80 % of the menu and were too full." more Outdoor seating Delivery Takeout 2. During my high school years in the 1950s, I often visited local restaurants for a coffee and a slice or pie. Arcadian Court in Simpson's Doug Taylor, Toronto history historic Toronto Queen Street West tayloronhistory.com Toronto's restaurant of the past. I especially enjoyed their Spinach layer salad. In the seventies I remember the Constantinople on Queen Street West of Parliament. As I recall there was another one the same size accross the road, I believe to the South. Almost every night after homework was done we could be found there. Also Ford Drugs on Yonge for the cheapest burgers around. The tables had candles in bottles dripping with years of wax. Happy Herbivores. The stronghold of McDonald's, Pizza Hut , Burger King, and other giants of the '80s made the competition stiff. As well as the Old Fish Market there was also the Market Grill on Church St. Another place I loved was Leslie's Bakery, which was on Steeles. All collections in Toronto. 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. Chinese Food Restaurants, Asian Restaurants. was a regular singer there and thats how they met! I remember an evening that we engaged in a progressive dinner. We visited the Old Fish Market for our appetizer (seafood chowder), and then Graf Bobby at 36 Wellington East for our main course (wiener schnitzel), and then, drove up to the Cafe de la Paix at 131 Bloor West in the Colonnade for coffee and dessert. Frank Vetere's actually trademarked the name "Deep Dish Pizza". Pleasant??? I think it was located at 12 Adelaide. However, I never indulged in an evening meal until I was of an age to travel downtown. You just picked everything up in your fingers. This restaurant still exists today. Please read the cookie policy for more information or to delete/block them. . Loved reading this and all the great memories. Rumours circulated that members of the mafia had been turned away at the door, and had put out a hit on the place. Bring your appetite so you can sample culinary experiences for every taste and graze on boundless options . It started as a Yorkville coffeehouse in the 60s where acts like Harry Belafonte, Nana Mouskouri, Gordon Lightfoot . This restaurant opened in 1959, and is one of the few from the days of my youth that still exists. It contained three dining roomsthe Bali Hai Room (Polynesian), the Dickens English Inn (roast beef) and Caesars Room (Italian). I started going to Switzers on Spadina in 1955. I remember if they sat you in the back you looked over the ravine. It is difficult to realize today how popular the Swiss Chalet was in the early-1960s. Two teenagers, even girls, can eat a lot! Remember JJ Muggs at the Eaton Centre? For her, there was no turning back. Sadly the same issues which had affected Frank Vetere's ultimately brought down Ponderosa, which still survives as a US chain but saw a total collapse in Canada in the late 1980s when the majority of their locations were converted into Red Lobstersat a time when our country was experiencing a massive renaissance in seafood. 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