Elishas and also the White Horse Tavern, both were in Milford NH. When William Filene opened his first department store - Filene's - in 1890, it was similar to all its other Boston competitors. Dj vu! The Automatic: This popular Kendall Square hangout, famous for its burgers and after-work scene, opened in late 2016 as a collaboration between Chris Schlesinger (of the now-closed East Coast Grill) and Dave Cagle (of the now-closed B-Side Lounge). God bless them for locating great places to eat, mostly from Yankee Magazine. What about LockeOber in Boston? Swampscott . The Dini family made that place renowned for delicious seafood and a warm welcome. They were an Italian restaurant served huge plates of Italian food and their desserts were good too. Long gone, now, of course. I remember taking dates to Kowloon. Jimmys Harborside was a great place to dine in Boston. Great Scott: One of the area's most beloved music clubs has hosted its last concert.The 240-capacity Allston bar was an unofficial feeder for larger clubs like the Middle East and the Paradise. Founded by Massachusetts native Edward Brigham in 1914, Brighams opened in the Boston suburb of Newton as a single shop, with the proprietor selling the ice cream and candy he made in the back room. Dante: The Royal Sonesta's Restaurant Dante has closed after 15 years. I also loved the different steaks. 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. That was also my introduction to Greek food. Some Facebook comments have been lightly edited for spelling, grammar, and punctuation. I too miss The Town Lyne House. The Brook Manor! Originally called the Copley Caf, which opened in 1912 alongside the hotel, this Fairmont Copley Plaza bar has undergone several transformations over the years. No mention of Mildreds Chowder House? Theres probably some Harvard Business School study on why that is, but its often really disappointing for the customers. 1 there is called Providence Hwy. Vallees Braintree, MA, and other locations throughout New England. Hugos Cohasset. But the NoNames legacy cant be understated,believe me..it served as a virtual Restaurant Academy, and chances are there is at least one establishment in your area that owes its existence to that chain of entrepreneurship that issued forth from the humble Fish Pier! I now live in Fargo and miss this wonderful restaurant and all the staff tremendously. Also in Franklin, Welicks Restaurant was famous for their Fresh Seafood. Oldest Restaurants in Boston: 17 Historic Eateries - Time Out Boston Brighams was up the street from.my house in Lynn, wed go for our birthdays. Still, alongside an impressive whiskey menu, theres the Dickens Punch to enjoy. 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. Their pot roast was the best I have ever had as was there Grape Nut Custard. Kamakura: After a short run as one of the city's few spots serving Japanese kaiseki menus, Kamakura has closed up shop in the Financial District. Stay up to date with everything Boston. They were old fashioned and comforting on a cold day. 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. It was also always a line to get into either locations. Now with this pandemic so many more good places have closed. Anyone remember The Newbury Steak House on Massachusetts Ave.? John Zappala created it into a brigantine, two-masted sailing vessel with elegant dining on two levels. And Dinis on Boston Common! Out in Metrowest of Boston there was The Cock N Kettle restaurant in uxbridge. Stillit I ever got back to Massachusetts, it would have been well worth going to several times! There were road signs telling you it was coming up ahead. Black Angus, Boston. We were stationed at Hanscom Field in the late 1960s & would drive to the Willow Pond Kitchen just for the fried clams. The classic stand-alone colonial style restaurants in places like downtown Plymouth and Orleans were a staple of my youth. We love Brighams ice cream BUT, they did NOT invent jimmies. It was are go-to place for any occasion and my husband & I dated there for years. And one more treasured spot -The English Tea Room on Newbury fantastic menu for starving students, and their sweet salad dressing was amazing! What time do the bars close in Boston? - Quora Went to the one in West Yarmouth two years ago was not that impressed. I had a set of 4 that lasted 4 decades before I broke the last one, the red thoroughly faded, right before the turn of the millennium kind of a sign that an era had truly come to an end. 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.. As a recent college grad, in the early 1970s, I worked in a nearby law firm and was on a tight budget and usually brought a sandwich from home. 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. Visit Website. The Yankee Silversmith in Wallingford, CT. Under =Boston Restaurants are 2 Downtown Scandinavian ones; Olas,14 Carver St ,Park Square and the one I think you are remembering.. Maybe its just as well, as I have been living out West for 47 years now. My husband always loved the Greek lamb. Jody Price, Dinis near the State House. Words below are by Marotta, and all images by Hutchings. Gilchrist's opened in Boston in 1842 and, by 1964, there were multiple store locations across Greater Boston. The walls featured murals of a traveling muffin man making his rounds. I also remember Valleys Steak House and the lobster specials they had. Still miss my favorite restaurant. Best special occasion restaurant ever!!! The old Lord Fox was the place for local kids to go after the prom! This is where I spent my teens years in the 80s. Excellent, my mom and her friend Marge took me there when I was expecting my first baby, a special day! She was famous for her apple pies and fried chicken. The site of many birthday dinners! BEST seafood dinner in New England! Yes I remember the fried clams in York ME. The 240-capacity Allston bar was an unofficial feeder for larger clubs like the Middle East and the Paradise. 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. They offered all the steak and lobstah you could eat for a vcery reasonable fixed price and made their money on the beer and desserts they sold separately. Welicks in Franklin for their fried seafood and they were open year round, not like the roadside stands. In the mid-1990s, amid flagging sales, Jordan Marsh closed its doors for good, with the remaining stores being rebranded as Macys. Is there a similar place anywhere now? 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. When my three best friends and I got our first paying jobs in high school, we would dress up and go on Sundays. Excellent Syrian food, steaks and seafood. 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. But its always been fascinating to us that so many notable (and in some cases, historic) concerts, parties, and events have happened across the city in places that no longer exist. Whether you were in the mood for jazz, blues, rock, folk or just a great brunch, Johnny D's delivered. Jimmys Harborside, Red Coach Grill, Commodore Restaurant. Yes!! In Chinatown Yee Hong Guey. 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 !!! RECOMMENDED: See the full list of the best bars in Boston. I used to go there before my evening shift. I lived up the street as well- on spring street until I moved to NH in 1987. 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. Oscars in Ipswich,General Edwards Inn in Revere,Dales Swampscott,Clam Box, Revere. For a few months around 1967, Crosstown Bus filled a second-floor space of the 139-year-old Warren Building, a now inauspicious apartment and commercial building we pass by each day stuck in . This Boston-based chain was the creation of Cambridge native V.J. Baileys in Wolfeboro, NH. They made a mean lime rickey too. When it was not busy we could just sit up there for hours. OnlyInYourState may earn compensation through affiliate links in this article. Boston Bars That Have Closed Because Of The Coronavirus Pandemic Their roquefort dressing was the best. Last I checked New England comprised more than 2 states. 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. Try another? Freds Turkey house& Hills in Hyannis had garden outside they grew their own veggies & served food family style Sorely missed.Good times! They were Great, miss them. Miss that and my Mom a lot. And a graduation dinner! Always high quality. The Town Lyne House. Jacob Wirths in Downtown Boston, and Teccis in the North end. 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.). Receive the latest news and breaking updates, straight from our newsroom to your inbox. We already have this email. Does anyone else have memories to share of SANDYS? It was very dark and wonderful for socializing and I recall always finding something there to enjoy. Was so hoping someone would rescue the place or at least honor the age of the building and put an eatery that would compliment Durgins history, Weeks Dairy Bar in Laconia, New Hampshire. It moved over to Hanover and changed completely. I miss Steves soo much. 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. Sadly, it closed in 2013. Old Timer Restaurant 155 Church Street Clinton, MA 01510; O'Leary's 1010 Beacon Street The ClamBox has taken its place with my family. The parking lot had the best view often there would be a heron or other wildlife in the marsh when you parked. Dont forget the Toll House,home of the famous cookies. Ceia: One of Newburyport's go-to destinations for fine bistro fare has shuttered its doors. Santa and Mrs. Claus would make an appearance. And if you were lucky after shopping Filenes basement and were good a trip to Baileys ice cream for a Sunday . Souper Salad on Newbury Street was tops for a summer day. They closed ages ago However a spinoff of it opened on Post Rd in Warwick RI not too bad. Clown sundaesyum. Lords in Wells Maine unbelievable stuffed lobster, had an extra tail inside and the dessert in the pastry with ice cream was delicious. Dineros Hull. 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. I think the owner was named Armando. We used to have lunch at Brighams. McIntyres when I came back home to Massachusetts Now the. What about Mug N Muffin. 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 dessert slices were huge; my mouth waters just thinking about it! There was a candy store in the front that something special for everyone. It fronted onto Daniel Webster Highway, so thats where they put their farm stand and business was good. I recall seeing Hans Conried (Fractured Fairytales) who was in a play at one of the neighboring theatres. You get an all-you-can-eat salad bar for one reasonable price. 20 Best Things to Do in New England in March, 10 Best Things to Do in The Spring in New England, 40 Cozy Fireside Experiences in New England, Gone-But-Not-Forgotten New England Amusement Parks, https://www.tfrecipes.com/jordan-marsh-macaroon/, Yankee Magazines Ultimate Guide to Autumn in New England, Yankee Magazines Ultimate New England Winter Guide, Yankee Magazines Ultimate New England Summer Guide, 63 Reasons Why We Love the Cape & Islands, For $14 Million, You Could Own Provincetowns Iconic Lobster Pot Restaurant. Saugus! The enterprise expanded to include four stores located in Boston (on Tremont Street), Hyannis, Cohasset, and Wellesley. Kon Tiki was also great! Many good restaurants now but the ones you mentioned plus ones mentioned in the comments brought back good memories. Today Bell in Hand is a full service restaurant as well as a bar and happening nightspot. All but 1 of these restaurants were in MA, yet this is titled 7 Lost & Gone (But Not Forgotten) New England Restaurants Tell them all hello from me! I watched it grow from a small bar with bar pizza and delicious Greek salad to a large popular restaurant where wed wait an hour to get a seat on the weekend. Great salads and sticky buns. Still miss my favorite restaurant. I loved the menu! Dont know about up a hill, but you could mean Berts Landing..just next to the beach access. Extra stock was sold at low prices in the department store's lower level and Filene's Basement became hugely popular. Learned to eat Fish & Chips there before I learned to like seafood. Hilltop Steak House was founded in 1961 by a butcher named Frank Giuffrida, and it was popular from the start. They call them muisjes. The story is someone would come up to the bar and order a hot dog, and hed reply We dont have hot dogs. 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). Also recall the Dinnerhorn in Portsmouthnot too far from Yokens. Im from the Worcester area. Flagstones was our familys choice for birthday dinners. Agree about Fontaines in West Roxbury. The Red Wing is still there and is as wonderful as ever! Thats certainly something worthy of a toast. The food was fine (think burgers, tuna melts, and BLTs), but the ice cream was always the draw. 1, Norwood, on the outbound side. Legal Test Kitchen: A favorite of concertgoers at the nearby pavillion, Legal's Test Kitchen concept has hit the end of the road. Boylston Street -- one of the most popular and busiest in Boston -- grew eerily quiet when the state first required businesses to close under the COVID-19 restrictions. We would routinely take doggie bags to go because we couldnt eat all the food in one sitting. Sam Doran, a 24-year-old who lives in the North End, said he has been frequenting the bar for three years. I also remember the Pewter Pot Muffin House. 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. At that point, ownership passed to Victors nephew, Luc Charpentier, who ran the restaurant until it closed in the mid-1990s. So many memories. However, the flagship location in Boston closed for good in 1978. I can remember the Lobster Pies that were worth waiting for. So sad its not there anymore! By entering your email address you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and consent to receive emails from Time Out about news, events, offers and partner promotions. The tavern was named after Dr. Joseph Warren, a Patriot leader who was killed in action during that famous, aforementioned battle that took place in Charlestown. Pewter Pot Muffin House did not have a long run. Even though Im living away, Im sad at the fact that Cole Farms in Gray, Maine has closed. Sigh plus cest change, Anyone remember where in Boston Justins was? First dinner out with my husband of 31 years! There used to be a fried clam shack in what is now called the Pavilion at Saybrook Point, right across the parking lot from the Fort Saybrook Monument Park in Old Saybrook, CT. Swensons ice cream Faneuil Hall, The Dome Woods Hole. 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. Advertisement: "It's all gone,. Yokens sign is still there on Lafayette even though restaurant is long gone. I lived in Easton and loved being able to get the fine fare of Weylus close to home. The Peter Stuyvesant,. Anyone remember Honisss on State Street in Hartford? Supposedly, the BellyBuster was free to anyone who could eat it all in one go. How about the Hearthside in Hanover! The clam shack on Route 1 was called Els, our all time favorite place for clams. Following the 1877 deaths of Durgin and Park, Chandler and his heirs ran the restaurant until 1945. 4 Must-Visit Flea Markets In Boston Where Youll Find Awesome Stuff, These 10 Unique Restaurants In Boston Will Give You An Unforgettable Dining Experience, 18 Reasons Living In Boston Is The Best And Everyone Should Move Here, Here Are The 9 Weirdest Places You Can Possibly Go In Boston, You May Be Surprised To Learn These 13 Famous People Are From Boston, 8 Famous Homicides In Boston That Will Never Be Forgotten, This Creepy Asylum Near Boston Is Still Standing And Still Disturbing, The Haunted Restaurant In Boston That Invented The Boston Cream Pie, Wikimedia Commons/Marcbela (Marc N. Belanger). Pewter Pot! Loved the silver cups and plates they would put the sundaes in, and, yes, the hot fudge was dripping over the side. Mary-Ellen Tucker DeRosa. What a treasure it was! Whiskey's: Long a favorite among eager students and Back Bay twenty-somethings, this down-and-dirty party spot and sports bar has closed after an epic run on Boylston Street. Still have my best friends for life from there. 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. Great memories. Oh, indeed the General Glover in Swampscott should be on this list. But alas, all good things must come to an end. Certainly was by the end of the 30s. Went to Yokens when I first moved to North Hampton in the early 1960s. a whale steak. Great coffee, wine & beer bar. Kens was THE place to go in the 60s/70s for late night fare as Boston students of that era will attest to. Two quintessential Boston bars have closed temporarily Got engaged there! The Seawitch Restaurant & Shop on Route 1 Gone, Bel-Aire Diner, Route One North, in Danvers, MA. I cant remember the name but it was right off 95 and Colman st. Cuchi Cuchi: For 19 years, Cantabrigians flocked to this Central Square hideaway to enjoy globally-inspired small plates and creative cocktails. There was no mistaking the type of experience that awaited after you drove past a pasture of fiberglass cows and turned in at the 68-foot-tall cactus sign.