floor of the TD building. One note is that Carmans has reopened. What was your maiden name or your fathers name who worked there? There is mow an Irish pub in that location My favourite was the Paragon Restaurant on St. Clair West, near Oakwood Avenue. Could someone remember the name. 163 Spadina Ave., 3rd Flr., 416-260-2222, alorestaurant.com So much of what makes Edulis exceptional is its steadfast adherence to serendipity: Michael Caballo and Tobey Nemeth so often change. I have memories of falling asleep (on weekends when I could work in the coat check room to make dimes and quarters, in the back of the Dixie location waiting for banquets etc to end. Thank you very much for contacting me. I also remember the Tivoli on Yonge south of Gerrard on the east side. Aug 6, 1983 - Restaurant on corner of Pearl and unidentified street. Introducing brunch was so . Also Ford Drugs on Yonge for the cheapest burgers around. Loved reading this and all the great memories. Hope its still there. The Ports of Call also had two bars the Singapore Bar (Asian) and the Batton Rouge Bar (French), the latter featuring dancing. Mr. Tonys Place at 100 Cumberland Avenue in Yorkville was also highly popular, even though it offered no printed menus. Both the service and the food were beyond excellent. 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. As I recall it was not a large establishment, but the cuisine was delectable! So disappointed when it closed. One of the walls had a huge hand drawn mural of Leonardo himself. 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 I miss it to this day! This restaurant still exists today. One of the first restaurants my friends and I visited was the Swiss Chalet. Sadly was not able to go there since covid and they are now closed. Does anyone remember this restaurant? 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. Club: Boa Caf, 25 Bellair Years in operation: 1989-1998 History : This is a tale of two interconnected yet vastly different Toronto venues, each influential in its own way. Asked . I also remember the Organ Grinder on the Esplanade. In the 60s we liked to meet at Queen and Yonge at Joe Birds, part of Diana Sweets. One of the ethnic restaurants that stands out in my memory is Acropole. Opened in 1958, China House is the last of the remaining classic, fine dining Chinese Restaurants remaining in Toronto. Hi there, I DO remember The TRAC very well. Eds restaurants on King Street in 1981. Many of these places I remember my parents going to and talking about. Diners were invited to visit the kitchen, examine the dishes, and point to the ones that they wished to be served. It may not display this or other websites correctly. It specialized in seafood & served excellent fish & chips. 1 review Deli. 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. 80 Blue Jays Way. To view the Home Page for this blog: https://tayloronhistory.com/. House Of Chan Steak'N Lobster Dining Lounge. Yes the music was fabulous as was the atmosphere. Too much new construction going on and they tear all the old buildings down. I was all grown up when I arrived in Toronto in 1987, but I remember my visits to Bemelmans; the original Bloor Street Diner where I met my first boyfriend; the early 90s version of City Grill at the Eaton Centre; and the Daily Planet at Yonge and Eglinton. The Goulash Pot at Yonge and Bloor was another Hungarian restaurant. In the background is the Coronet (Savoy) Theatre. It was where we purchased our high school texts each September. Those who were there lovingly explore its lasting legacy. also, Town Tavern, I think was on Queen just east of Yonge. very posh at the time!! Eds Warehouse, big prime rib, fun decor. It had great food and was so cosy and warm on winter nights. 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. I believe that the secret is the Pernod. Garlic bread and dill pickles were included. 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. Thanks for the memories! It is difficult to realize today how popular the Swiss Chalet was in the early-1960s. On the north side just East of Parliament was Macedonian Village. Eastside Mario's had the faux new york city decor. Wasnt it Lardys? The building where the restaurant was located was designated a Heritage site in 1980. Frank Vetere's actually trademarked the name "Deep Dish Pizza". It remains in business today (October 2015) and is now operated by the son of its original owner. We could remain for an evening at the Ports of Call, as after dinner, we could visit one of the bars for music and dancing. Required fields are marked *. Captain Johns Seafood Restaurant was in a ship named the Jadran, which in an earlier life had cruised the Mediterranean Sea. From the late-1960s until the 1980s, the name of the Maitre d' was Tage Christensen. When I had a little money Lindys on Younge and when I was broke The Blue Cellar on Bloor or Grossmans on Spadina. Having said that, they did offer some higher end items on their menu that I understand were very acceptable, which may have warranted the sale of beer and wine. I want to say the name may have been Kon-Tiki? Eds restaurants and the Royal Alex were the impetus that started the gentrification of King Street West. a wonderful cafeteria as welltoasted danish, chicken pot pies.ate lunch there most days when working for Simpsons circa 1962/1964.good old days! Tom Jones would be to the left of the photographer. Chubby's Jamaican Kitchen. The Florentine Court was on Church near Dundas. Businessman Brian Alger acquired the expired trademark to Mother's Pizza - one of his favorite brands growing up (along with the Pop Shoppe, which he also acquired) - then teamed with Restaurateur Geeve Sandu to reboot the franchise using the same original formula. However, my first experience with its barbequed chicken was at 362 Yonge Street, which remains in existence today. My Grandmother waitressed there for decades, in the 60s a special treat was to head down from the burbs (Scarberia, Vic. The Boardwalk was our hangout in the 60s and early 70s. I spent many lunchtime celebrations there. I remember that when entering the restaurant, I walked over a wooden foot bridge that spanned a stream of flowing water. 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. The waiter smiled; he had likely heard similar comments on previous occasions. However, it has only been called The Black Bull since the 1970s, prior to which, it was called Clifton House. One of them was the Town and Country, which had opened in 1949 in the Westminster Hotel at Gould and Mutual Streets. I think le Select is now on Wellington St. The Steak and Burger on Yonge Street, south of Bloor Street in the 1970s. 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. The Senator | 1929, 88 years old. During the mid-to-late-1970s, Yonge Street was the main artery of Toronto gay social life (it would shift to Church in the mid-1980s). 1980s - Restaurant patios at Ontario Place or marina. I wonder if someone out there can help me with a memory I have. After attending the theatre, we visited Bassels where we usually ordered coffee and pie with whipped cream, or if we went to Bassels in the evening, before the theatre, we had a western sandwich and fries. My brother and I would have been 4 to 7 years old. The Hungarian Village at 900 Bay Street served Hungarian food and featured live Gypsy violinists. The hotel was a favourite of Hollywood stars such as Katharine Hepburn. From the CNE to Scarborough Town Centre, here's what Toronto looked like in the 1980s. Fat Pasha. The feature that I remember the most was the hors-doeuvres cart, which contained at least twenty appetizers, including escargot (heavy with garlic), trays of stuffed olives, stuffed mushrooms, wine-marinated anchovies, pureed cottage cheese with cognac and scallions, and quenelles of shrimp. Yumm Burgers.the ice cream place in Cloverdale Mall that had the salted almond sundaes. Brought back wonderful memories of the anniversary trips my wife and I took to Toronto from 1974 to early 2000s. Maybe around Bloor St. and Avenue Rd. It's not hard to see why Alger was so enamoured with Mothers - Like Frank Vetere's, the ambiance was crucial to the experience. Alo is the ultimate Toronto French fine-dining experience. Georges Spaghetti House was a wonderful restaurant with a great menu. I am not certain of its location, but I believe it was on Dundas Street West, near Bay Street. I remember being treated to lunch there by a friend, prior to my departure for a holiday. 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. Way more stuff hanging from the ceilings, wacky gags hidden everywhere. Ask Vancouver's memory keeper, John Atkin, anything about Vancouver history, then hit "send.". 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. I remember it well, but was never inside it. I remember so many events and celebrations over the years at these restaurants with family and friends.Thank you. Notable acts include: Teenage Head, Black Flag, and Bauhaus. Photo of the front (insert) and the interior of Quo Vadis Restaurant, from Chuckmans Postcard Collection (chuckmantorontonostalgia.wordpress.com). What a awonderful interesting writing on Toronto restaurant memorabilia. We were in elementary school and we always shared a huge communal bowl of ice cream (all six or seven of uswe obviously did not believe in germs back thenhahaha). The meal consisted of thick juicy slices of tender roast beef, mashed potatoes, green peas, and Yorkshire pudding. The sign and awning are there but it closed long ago. It opened at 375 Church Street in 1964. Nonetheless the industry fought a proposed increase in the federal minimum wage from $2.30 to $3.00 an hour. I dont think any of them are still around. The Sign of the Steer Restaurant at 161 Dupont Street in 1955, the neon sign of a steer visible on the south wall. 15 Places. Paradise Regained the restoration of the Paradise Theatre. Ahhh- In the late seventies The Geneva on Queen E of Parliament north side for breakfast feta and onion omelette to die for. Your email address will not be published. Toronto Gone represents the final photos, the ones I have not posted before or published. Photo, Toronto Archives, F0124, Fl 0002, Id. Its intimate atmosphere and excellent food were delightful. As one of the two owners of Lgardys and Quenelles restaurants on church Street this was priceless. I always requested a table in the glass-covered courtyard as it was akin to dining in a garden. Some of Winnipeg's most famous restaurants have faded away, but readers still remember all those delicious flavours. The closest I have come to getting the same flavor and texture is with a chain in Detroit. I recently read an article about it but dont recall where! My first experience with a steak house of quality was Barbarians, on Elm Street. The restaurant was so successful that Ed Mirvish expanded and opened Eds Seafood, Eds Chinese, Eds Italian and Eds Folly (a lounge). As a young boy, we would see movies at the Willow Theatre on Yonge Street, between Sheppard and Finch. I recall how difficult it was to receive a reservation, so always phoned at least a week in advance. (formerly Prospere Magazine), an online-only lifestyle publication targeting young, hip professional women. The Panama Bloor and Ossington sure would love to see and inside and outside picture of that place!! The restaurant's owner Anthony Rose has a couple other restaurants in the city. Toronto in the 1980s was defined by video rental stores, Degrassi's original seasons, and. Their favourite (and a family treat for birthdays) for many years was Carmens. Remember, I said reasonably.. Toronto Restaurants Dig into Toronto's decadent food scene and find a restaurant for every taste. 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. Another fave of mine was The Moorings, best lobster thermidor in the city! The majority of their remaining locations were unceremoniously gobbled up by Outback Steakhouse, with nary a drop of salsa left behind. They eventually parted ways and he opened a restaurant of the same name on OConnor with my grandmother. In my memory, there was a small deli at the front with a curtained door in the rear that you parted to enter a parallel universe. Readers were encouraged to write the Star and request their favourite recipes from restaurants. Regardless, this historic tavern is a reliable spot for beers and pub grub, imbued with Toronto history. These restaurants were favourites when we visited Loews Uptown or the Town Cinema Theatre on Bloor Street East. Lime Ricky's on Eglinton was the first to come to mind. Its two owners (and chefs) once cooked for the royal court in Madrid. This restaurant opened in 1959, and is one of the few from the days of my youth that still exists. It arrived in November 1975 and was docked at the foot of Yonge Street, at 1 Queens Quay. My sister and I used to streetcar it to Jesse Ketchum Public school. Quo Vadis is another restaurant that must be mentioned when writing about the 1960s, as it was the first dining establishment in Toronto to receive international recognition. I worked in that restaurant! It always feels good to share memories with others. It was on the West side of Yonge street just south of Hogs Hollow. 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. I still have the menu today. 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. 16 Places . Swiss Chelet bright red/white colours, i remember some locations had the Swiss alps wallpaper mural. My mom Funky, pre-gentrified Jack Astors. 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. But my favourite was Truffles, at the old Four Seasons, before and after the 1990s renovations. Thank you for this post. Bobby. 0111. Another bargain restaurant chain we frequented in the 1960s was the Steak and Burger. Popular during the 70s and early 80s, the sandwich consisted of taco meat, shredded lettuce, mild "border sauce" and diced onions. The Viennese dinner special was very good, especially the mild curry sauce for the rice or weiner schnitzel. But there was another one, Lous, on Dufferin St. run by one of my mothers cousins. We recommended to our school PTA to have a dinner meeting there. A lot of artists frequented it. [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] W. K. Lis. Arcadian Court in Simpson's Doug Taylor, Toronto history historic Toronto Queen Street West tayloronhistory.com Toronto's restaurant of the past. As well as the Old Fish Market there was also the Market Grill on Church St. They had the seafood restaurant upstairs. 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. It was an grimy after-hours spot covered in graffiti and modelled after New York's Paradise Garage, where. However, I never indulged in an evening meal until I was of an age to travel downtown. - also score high on the nostalgic food-o-meter, primary thanks to their yummy deep fried ice cream, piping hot plates and cheap margaritas. I came of age to attend real restaurants in the 1960s, in a decade when more Torontonians were beginning to discover the delights of dining out. During the '50s when dining out meant Chinese food or steak and more. I think it was located at 12 Adelaide. The only place in the city where we could find the swiss fondue style menu (there was a restaurant out near Port Credit that also specialized in raclette fondue. Toronto Archives, S0372, SS058, item 2482. Or the owners name? Use to ride our bikes to swiss chalet at yonge and sinclair for french fries. My aunt Tulle waitressed there and the front of the house was handled by a woman called Arne who was a single mother who lived upstairs from the restaurant with her daughter. My Dad, Basil, owned all three Prime restaurants, with the last one, in Dixie Plaza, being the busiest. However, the original location on Bloor Street closed in 2006; a condo is now on the site. Pj OBriens is currently in the building in the photo. The same strip mall also had a Becker's, a Chinese restaurant and a few other businesses! It did not last long under the new management. 181 Bathurst St., 416-364-9320, 416snackbar.com. . House of Chan The best steaks in North Toronto The northern half of the semi-detached house was occupied by another well-known restaurantQuenelles. He knew the chain from Montreal and was watching for my expression when they didnt bring cutlery. 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. JavaScript is disabled. It had old world charm. So many great memories in the article and all these wonderful comments. 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). Leo was the maitre de who was a very wonderful man who always remembered your name and what you had ordered the last time you were there. It was eventually re-floated and towed to Cleveland, where it became a seafood restaurant for that city. Chinese Food Restaurants, Asian Restaurants. That's what Bennigan's, an Irish-themed bar and grill, offered in the 1980s. 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. By: David Sanderson Posted: 3:00 AM CST Friday, Nov. 10, 2017 Last Modified: 12 . This would be in the early 1950s. ), pastries, sandwiches and coffee. 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. This was in September 1957. The restaurant's entire menu celebrates the island's food, culture, and chefs. 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. 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