Hoping someone takes an interest in Durgin Park and re-open it again A shame to see a legend fade away. The deli food was out of this world and if you were a people watcher late in the evening was great for that. The brothers passed away fairly young, Edric Jr. carried the business for a number of years after. Great memories. Historically, gay bars were spaces where LGBTQ people could meet, exchange information, learn about events and politics, and form connections that might be . 1, Norwood, on the outbound side. Photograph: Ed Massery with Tom Underiner. ), Me. McGreevey's: The Dropkick Murphys-affiliated sports bar has shipped out of Boston for good. We enjoyed going there until the evening my wife got sick from the seafood. Thats certainly something worthy of a toast. Miss them all! However, his son Edward Filene took over and became the first person to introduce the idea of "bargain basement" pricing to the consumer. 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.. We always got a turkey club sandwich and iced tea. Boston bars and gyms have to turn on closed captioning on all their TVs Oldest Bars in Boston - History of Massachusetts Blog Couldnt miss the huge waving chicken sign out front! Never been to Durgin Parksigh. Marios or Manero across from Westport Ct train station was my dads haunt after commuting beck from NYC on the 5:25 or 6:10 evening train. The Cock n Kettle was epic! 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. Two more owners saw the restaurant through its next 60 years, until it was finally sold in 2007 to Ark Restaurants, whose other holdings include Bryant Park Grill in New York City and Sequoia in Washington, D.C. During its long run, Durgin-Park flirted with expansion, operating satellite locations at Copley Place and Logan Airport for a time. Ive hit them all and have such fond memories. Great memories of that places. Although Id only been there once about 10 years ago, it has a special sentimental place in my heart. a whale steak. 3 Steeple Street Bistro and Bar 125 Canal Street Providence, RI 02903; 88 Wharf . As far as now defunct chain restaurants that were always very good, Victorias Station ( all of their restaurants were built from converted Train Cars. Had our first date at Hilltop in 1983. I miss her and her restaurant. 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. Sad to think of these iconic restaurants are no longer around. Going to the Pewter Pot in Brookline before my shift at the hospital. The Pewter Pot chowder was excellent. Boston Mayor Tom Menino, right, and Providence Mayor Buddy Cianci at Joe Tecces, Feb. 3, 1997. We uncover the best of the city and put it all in an email for you. A summertime tradition to visit at least once while leaving the Cape. Les Zygomates: A longtime staple of the Leather District, this Gallic wine bar and jazz hangout was a favorite of after-work crowds near South Station. I loved going in for a cup of corn chowder on a cold day. In the early sixties, I worked just up Route 1 at what was once known as Ships Haven, which became, The Ship. Dont know about up a hill, but you could mean Berts Landing..just next to the beach access. And even though my birthday is in March and they were hard to find that time of year, my dad presented me with a corsage of fresh violets. Commodore was great, as was the General Glover House in ? Ahh, yes, the Pillar House ~ very much a special-occasion restaurant. The most affordable family restaurant. I agree with all! In 2011, the bricks-and-mortar store closed. Sam Doran, a 24-year-old who lives in the North End, said he has been frequenting the bar for three years. Actress Amy Poehler worked at Chadwicks as a teenager in the late 1980s, as did her future Saturday Night Live castmate Rachel Dratch. Answer (1 of 9): The laws in Massachusetts require that bars stop serving alcohol at 2 am. I wish someone would bring back another restaurant of the same caliber. At fifty years old and counting, the Cask n Flagon has weathered all of the drastic changes surrounding it on Lansdowne Street. I can still taste their saurbraten and those delicious fries. You can get other food a-la-carte. Thar she blows!!! 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! There was always a line outside waiting to go inside for a wonderful dinner. Jimmys Harborside, Red Coach Grill, Commodore Restaurant. She was famous for her apple pies and fried chicken. Went with my grandparents to the one on Main Street in Falmouth, now an Indian restaurant. And their 3 lb back stuffed was great. Always good, Always fun. The clam roll shave been equaled and surpassed bu t other both they were good. Bids tavern in Norwich Connecticut fabulous place for sandwiches dollar beers the supreme grand slam I especially liked their cheeseburgers. How about Dini s, a favorite seafood restaurant our family went to for celebrations. Even though Im living away, Im sad at the fact that Cole Farms in Gray, Maine has closed. We always stopped there. Lobster in the Rough, Route 28, Cape Cod. Others that have disappeared are theCoach and Six in Worcester, El Morocco (popular special event restaurant), Eastmans in downtown Worcester, Green Hill Lodge in Sterling, the Webster House, the White House (yummy cheese cake) and Big Boys (great burgers). I always thot Howard Johnson had the best ice cream, especially their unbeatable Mocha Chip! Mocha chip my all time favorite. What a delicious combination. The Joyce Chen on the Charles River by MIT c. 1968 to 1974 MIT then put buildings there. Great food and hideaway bar. The best veal parmigiana! When it was built, it supposedly replaced a nearby tavern burned down by the British troops either during the Battle of Bunker Hill or another Revolutionary War skirmish. This restaurant was a highlight of my teenage years. Also Newport Creamery and there was a restaurant I used to go with in New London CT with my grandma that is now a bank. The Seawitch Restaurant & Shop on Route 1 Gone, Bel-Aire Diner, Route One North, in Danvers, MA. Sign up to unlock our digital magazines and also receive the latest news, events, offers and partner promotions. We went to The White Rabbit every week for dinner. And in that, the Cask has a secure place in Bostons history. Surrounded by cobbled narrow streets near Faneuil Hall, Union Oyster House feels like a step back in time. We used to live on the corner of Broadway (Route 1) walking distance to the Town Lyne House. Baileys. Lords in Wells Maine unbelievable stuffed lobster, had an extra tail inside and the dessert in the pastry with ice cream was delicious. For many, these sports bars and Irish pubs represented a nod to old Boston as more fine-dining establishments and all-day cafes populated the area around them. Memories of Closed New England Restaurants - New England Dining 11 Marshall St, (617) 367-0055 WARREN TAVERN, Charlestown Warren Tavern is the oldest tavern in Massachusetts and the most famous watering hole in the United States still in its original building and location. John Durgin and Eldridge Park took that over in 1827 (a third partner, John Chandler, came aboard in 1840, but by then it was apparently too late to add his name). I lived in Easton and loved being able to get the fine fare of Weylus close to home. Extra stock was sold at low prices in the department store's lower level and Filene's Basement became hugely popular. And of course that was followed by an Anthonys birthday cake. But what's the oldest bar in Boston? Research and anecdotes were pulled from The Music Museum of New England, Dirty Old Boston, The David Bieber Archives, and a variety of other online sources, linked when appropriate. They offer full lunch and dinner menus and at night they have live music and DJs every night of the week. If only I could go back in time to those wonderful days! Customer from the mid 60s for about 20 happy years. Check out their farewell post on Instagram. The current Green Dragon, on Marshall Street, is part of a small local chain of bars and dates only to 1993. Who can blame them for co-opting the history of the name as part of its own story, when the original tavern is almost certainly the spot where Paul Revere set out for his midnight ride on April 18, 1775, to warn the militias at Lexington and Concord that the British troops were on their way to take their weapons stash. From the Chinese palace Weylus to the giant (and rather unhappy-looking) bull at Full of Bull Roast Beef, restaurants and other attractions including a mini-golf course that featured a 50-foot-tall orange dinosaur competed for attention as vigorously as reality show contestants. Any one know the name of this gem? The following is a list of the oldest bars in Boston: Green Dragon Tavern: 1712 Address: Union Street The Green Dragon Tavern was a public house on Union Street that has since been demolished. The No Name was one of the most important restaurants in New England history! Willow Pond Kitchen on Rte 2A in Concord, MA. Everything about Hilltop Steak House in Saugus, MA, was as over-the-top as its sign. I also remember the Pewter Pot Muffin House. There are old bars in Boston, and then there are really old bars in Boston. This department store was established in the 1840s, but moved to Tremont Street in 1910. Now, lets not get confused with this historic watering hole: Were talking about the original location on East Berkeley Street. Does anyone recall The Buttery or Seniors Pizza in Kenmore Square? I can remember the Lobster Pies that were worth waiting for. What was more exciting? (Its clam chowder recipe continues to circulate online, still in demand after all these years). ), then at a new location near the Aquaruim. While many businesses hope to take a wait-and-see approach before they can safely reopen, there are just as many others eager to say theyre back in business. My mom was not a fan of fried chicken. I felt badly when I heard of their fire and subsequent closure. At its height, Brighams had 100 restaurants across Massachusetts. Baked Alaska in the 1980s a really special experience. A real trip down memory lane! Been to all of them. Our wedding cake came from Jordan Marshs bakery! It was named the Sand Bar and was associated with a miniature golf course. I dont think there was a waiter under 80! We already have this email. According to their Instagram page, it's because of the coronavirus pandemic. 250 Franklin St, Boston, MA 2110. Also the Magic Pan with their amazing crepes and Soups. Their Seafood Platter was stacked so high on the plate you thought it might tip over. Anyway, it was just outstanding. Polcaris in Bostons North End is still operating is it not? I learned proper table service, including boning fish and carving beef properly, as well as making flaming desserts thrilling the customers. The Kowloon was the big attration on Route One, and still is. We went there a couple of times. Yokens restaurant was just off the freeway in Portsmouth. Also in Franklin, Welicks Restaurant was famous for their Fresh Seafood. Whether you were in the mood for jazz, blues, rock, folk or just a great brunch, Johnny D's delivered. But on November 27, 1950, just four days after Thanksgiving, a massive fire leveled the restaurant. Not much changed in Eastham either !! Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement and Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement. I miss Anthonys Pier 4 (popovers), Locke Ober (curried shrimp, and salads with their perfect roquefort dressing) and The English Room on Newbury St. (their signature salad dressing, warm sticky buns, and a seafood or was it crabmeat -casserole). Long gone, now, of course. Same for music venues, nightclubs, bars, and other important cultural hotspots. Best special occasion restaurant ever! In 1920, this shop started out as a humble dry goods store, but within a decade, it had changed direction to focus on women's clothing. Went to Yokens when I first moved to North Hampton in the early 1960s. 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. Larrys Cedar Crest in Lawrence, Massachusetts was my favorite restaurant when visiting the area. They would pride themselves on serving huge portions. Grew up in Stoneham MA now in FL. There was easily enough for two people. Anybody remember anything more about it? A 68-foot-tall cactus sign is all that remains of this once-huge restaurant in Saugus. I remember great times sitting there with my Dad and having a pint:) I have some similar memories of the Student Prince (aka The Fort) in Springfield MA. In a 2013 essay in The New Yorker, Poehler described the scene: Chadwicks was one of those fake old-timey restaurants. i WENT TO THE EUROPEAN IN THE NORTH END YEARS AND YEARS AGO, WIth A LOCALBRUNO DIBICARI , HIS BROTHER , ADDIO WAS well a known sculptor the restaurant across the street had their kitchen exhaust fan blow down , into the sidewalk, one whiffand you were in the door.brilliant !!! It now houses the popular Trinas Starlite Lounge. I remembered also the Weathervane (several locations), Bob Lees Islander , Boston, that was very popular back in the day.. This restaurant dished up Polynesian food between 1961 and 2000. The one we miss the most Fontaines win West Roxburytheir fried chicken Alabama with the snowflake rolls, butternut squash and mashed potatoes with gravy is to die for!! The pu pu platter at the Aku-Aku in Cambridge (Fresh Pond). At first, Kennedy's specialized in boy's and men's clothing before venturing into the field of women's clothing in the 1930s. After a pause, hed smile and say Do you want a Frankfurter? There were 2 photos of him on the walls when we visited, which made both my mother and I very happy. The pizza was the size of the table. Kevin Bresnahan, Loved when my parents took me to the European. Theres probably some Harvard Business School study on why that is, but its often really disappointing for the customers. Did You Know? Then on to the next one. Lir is the latest in a spate of popular Boston restaurants closing their doors due to the coronavirus pandemic. All rights reserved. The final Brighams-branded restaurant, located in Arlington, Massachusetts, retired the name in 2015. Same menu, same everything, delicious popovers. Casey Wilder, Augustines, Route 1, Saugus. Bergamot: One of Somerville's most popular dining rooms could not survive 2020. Every year my parents would take me there on my birthday. 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. Oh, indeed the General Glover in Swampscott should be on this list. The interior of most locations had an old-Boston feel, with heavy wooden tables and dark-beamed ceilings. There was a push to open Hilltop locations across New England, but tastes were changing, and the auxiliary restaurants never quite succeeded in capturing the appeal of the original. First dinner out with my husband of 31 years! The town purchased the property and still runs the miniature golf course. Staff writer for Only In Your State and freelance writer. Im from the Worcester area. What a nice trip down memory lane! The old Park Square Deli. We asked you in Augustand again last weekwhich restaurant you miss the most, and what you loved so much about it. All quality seafood, shoreline of Guilford was a restaurant Mecca. The lure? The Yankee Silversmith in Wallingford, CT. Great popovers, great old New England atmosphere, and the best place for Choaties to go when their parents came to visit. Also York Steak House!! Both were on Main Street in Hyannis! I guess being purveyor of chowder to a president doesnt carry the weight of having a former SNL actress serving ice cream. Too far from my home in Wakefield. Lekker! I think the owner was named Armando. If you mix up the two, Bostonians will surely let you know. Its cool to us that these old legacy bands played in places that we pass every day and dont think twice about. Anyone remember The Newbury Steak House on Massachusetts Ave.? Glad Dinis and Too House were mentioned by others. Ah I used to work there 60s through 80s. In its prime, Hilltop Steakhouse was regularly listed among the busiest restaurants in the world. 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. Dini's was in business from 1926 through 1990 and this Tremont Street restaurant was renowned for its lobster and schrod. 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. Fans of Bettys comfort fare can head down the street to sibling South Boston restaurant Publico, which remains open. Wednesday smorgasbord, homemade pies. It was on Hwy 184 (Providence-New London Turnpike), almost to the state border with Rhode Island. I miss The The Rome in North Attleboro-Joe Chilli was great to work for too! I was just craving Souper Salad earlier today. Sandys had a location in Brockton, MA also. Apparently he was quite the kidder. The Copley Caf became the Merry-Go-Round Bar in 1934, complete with a merry-go-round; in 1978, it was simply The Plaza Bar and Dining Room; then, in 1996, it became The Oak Room and racked up considerable standing among Bostons Back Bay set. Pour House: This down-and-dirty Boylston Street haunt delighted everyone from Rihanna to penny-pinching local students. Compared to other U.S. cities, Boston has lots of businesses that have endured the passage of time. When it was not busy we could just sit up there for hours. God bless them for locating great places to eat, mostly from Yankee Magazine. Also if we got anything wrong, in location, history, or context, please kindly let us know at editorial@vanyaland.com. However, the flagship location in Boston closed for good in 1978. At that time most of us were in our twenties and had worked at a few other local places like The Last National Bank, the White Pillar, the Brownstone and fun bars like The Russian Lady and Mad Murphys, all great memories, still have best friends from those crazy years of youth! Lived in Buxton for years and made the trip to Coles on a weekly basis. Love that place. Keep an eye on Time Out Boston for all the latest dining news. I have an old New England Travel guide,1951.. We seem to have struck something of a nostalgic nerve. They had excellent muffins and a great breakfast. Brighams in Arlington Heights. Nice old Victorian run by a nice family. In a space that originally housed the Federal Reserve, Bond is now a cocktail bar that nods back to its history with original doors and a pastry kitchen that is located in the bank's old vault. Located on the ground floor, the Jordan Marsh Food Shop and Bakery would have shoppers following their noses toward those signature muffins and other baked goods; once there, they could also browse gourmet snacks and gift baskets. Mildreds! )and sayBoss,my sisters boy(or brother in law,or whatever) is coming over from the old country,can you find him a job?So,the new arrival would start at the bottom, maybe washing dishes,and over time would work his way up ,becoming a cook on the line. Jacob Wirths in Downtown Boston, and Teccis in the North end. I recall a place called JTs on Route 20 near or in Weston in the 70s and 80s. I also remember Valleys Steak House and the lobster specials they had. So, whats sitting on these properties now? The Kings Rook in Marblehead kept me in great French Cream Cheese cake, fruit Frapps and Classical Music. Max Brenner: One of the city's most popular destinations for sinful, over-the-top chocolate treats has served its last mega sundae. Brighams was up the street from.my house in Lynn, wed go for our birthdays. The four Boston gay bars that closed during the pandemic were a pointed reminder of changes the community has experienced for decades. Massachusetts restaurants we miss - masslive.com Bar Boulud: Daniel Boulud perhaps the most internationally-decorated chef to dabble in the Boston food scene in recent years has closed his French-accented restaurant at the Mandarin Oriental. I grew up in Norfolk and my family enjoyed going there. Other employees would ring cowbells and blow noisemakers. Wow. Susan Buckley Withrow, Omg, my mom would take me and my brother there when we were little. How about the White Rabbit in Onset and Libbeys Chowder House in Bass River? On the other side of 95 was The 95 House. The restaurant was sol around 1983- it was never the same. 3 hours later, we headed from there to the Cape !! Thanks for subscribing! What about LockeOber in Boston? The Last Hurrah is located inside the Omni Parker House hotel, which itself dates to 1855, and claims the much-traveled British author as a reveler and a guest. Areas of the building date back to the 1700s, The Modern Hotel and restaurant Nashua NH, Oh their onion rings! Historic Taverns - Massachusetts Society One time my friend and I decided to grab dinner at Durgin Park and the mens Russian Chorus from Harvard was beautifully serenading the diners! My go to was Harvard Sq, probably the first to go due to rent prices. My father in law would take us to lokobers in Boston and we would get baked Alaska for dessert. Jimmys Harborside in Boston (next door to Pier Four) and The Pillar House in Newton. Breathe deep the aroma of Guinness and find a new friend to chat with. 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. Gaslight: The South End has lost one of its Gallic mainstays, a bistro once graced by Tom Cruise, among others. Kens in Copley Square was a late-night favorite. Actually, I just looked it up and, indeed, they are still open and have great reviews! We even sat next to Mark Wahlberg there one day! Still miss my favorite restaurant. Heck Allens in Lynn, really good seafood and good prices too.

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