Use to ride our bikes to swiss chalet at yonge and sinclair for french fries. Bell Beefer. 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. Another bargain chain of steak houses was Ponderosa, named after the fictional ranch in the TV program Bonanza. These restaurant chains offered affordable steaks that were reasonably tender. 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. I started going to Switzers on Spadina in 1955. I remember cabbage rolls, meatballs with rice, beef stew & baklava for dessert. I remember my father saying that it had a bad reputation as a gang hangout. Another popular restaurant was the Three Small Rooms in the Windsor Arms Hotel. 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. This restaurant suffered the same fate as the Mermaid. It was called Between Friends. Their favourite (and a family treat for birthdays) for many years was Carmens. The 1980s were a time that seems not-too-distant from today, but were a completely different world. 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. NW corner of Yonge and Bloor, and IIRC there was another on Bloor near Spadina. This chain first appeared at 234 Bloor Street West, in 1954, and in the years ahead opened over 200 eateries throughout Canada and the U.S. 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. I remember the Toronto Radio Artists Club well. Bassels Restaurant, which occupied the equivalent space of three stores on Yonge Street. I only have a childhood memory of it but it may have been between King Street and the Esplanade. Another ethnic restaurant that stands out in my mind was Michi, when it was on Church Street. A couple has been running this Toronto Portuguese restaurant together for almost 15 years. The Panama Bloor and Ossington sure would love to see and inside and outside picture of that place!! If anyone else has any memories of any of the three prime restaurants, kindly post. I worked at the Whitney Block at Queens Park 66/67 and we would stop by occasionally for a drink before heading home. Could someone remember the name. I just walked by the old Tom Jones Steakhouse building just east of Yonge on Colborne St. The Silver Rail Tavern in the 1950s, located at 225-227 Yonge Street. UTPro Instant Reports: Residential Density Spiking in Midtown. One note is that Carmans has reopened. Aug 6, 1983 - Restaurant on corner of Pearl and unidentified street. We visited the restaurant after it relocated to Dundas Street West, opposite the Art Gallery (AGO), but it was not the same. I am sure I saw and heard Moe Koffman on one of my visits. 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. Pj OBriens is currently in the building in the photo. To order the clip clean and high res or to find out more visit http://www.kinolibrary.com. Front Street and either Bay or Yonge that had a club with live entertainment. Check their menu, reviews & rating, photos, price, location, cuisine, offers, and more. Georges Spaghetti House was a wonderful restaurant with a great menu. May 20, 2018 #43 The food was superb, along with the service. Husband & wife moved and still operate a fine restaurant in the Gattineau area. The names of the dishes so were unfamiliar to most Torontonians that menus at the Acropole were useless. Kickass Burgers. It opened in 1976 in an old house, and remained until 1984. This legendary Richmond Street West spot introduced Toronto to house music in the 80s. I wonder if someone out there can help me with a memory I have. In my opinion, it was one of the best restaurants in Toronto ever. It contained three dining roomsthe Bali Hai Room (Polynesian), the Dickens English Inn (roast beef) and Caesars Room (Italian). Thank you very much for contacting me. And then there was Seniors Steakhouse and Restaurant on the south east corner of Yonge and Pleasant Blvd. John Letnik purchased it and sailed it from Yugoslavia to Toronto. To view previous blogs about movie houses of Torontohistoric and modern, and Torontos Heritage Buildings: http://tayloronhistory.wordpress.com/2013/10/09/links-to-toronto-old-movie-housestayloronhistory-com/. A throwback to another time and era. Because it was considered a classy restaurant, we felt very grown-up whenever we went there. It was expensive, but the food was wonderful. He was a very smart businessman as well as a big-hearted individual. My grandad was the bartender and my mother the cashier. - also score high on the nostalgic food-o-meter, primary thanks to their yummy deep fried ice cream, piping hot plates and cheap margaritas. Postmedia Network Inc. | 365 Bloor Street East, Toronto, Ontario, M4W 3L4 | 416-383-2300. During the years 1980-1986, I did a lot of street photography in Toronto. also, Town Tavern, I think was on Queen just east of Yonge. very posh at the time!! Notable acts include: Teenage Head, Black Flag, and Bauhaus. My brother and I would have been 4 to 7 years old. My Dad, Basil, owned all three Prime restaurants, with the last one, in Dixie Plaza, being the busiest. I first visited Eds Warehouse when I received a complimentary coupon for Eds Warehouse with my theatre subscription. 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. Its . Ive enjoyed a meal or three in many of these restaurants. Almost every night after homework was done we could be found there. Frank Vetere's menu also included mouth-watering Italian sandwiches, burgers, pasta and an all-you-can-eat salad bar. 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. This restaurant opened in 1959, and is one of the few from the days of my youth that still exists. 1 of 4. 14 Places. It always feels good to share memories with others. 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. Ponderosa was a popular birthday destination in the 80s, owing to the group friendly prices, kid friendly zones and fun-tastic birthday hats. I am researching Macedonian owned restaurants 1945/1946 in Toronto, around the High Park area, walking distance from symington ave., and most of them did not serve Macedonian food back thenanyone remember a name? La Maquette. I remember a few Macedonian restaurants now long gone. One of Toronto's most storied restaurants, renowned for its refined food and impeccable service, will be closing its iron gates for the last time next week after 31 years serving the city's. Does anyone remember Bentleys restaurant in North Toronto? One of the first restaurants my friends and I visited was the Swiss Chalet. I remember such a restaurant located on the East side of Yonge Street, just north of Summerhill Station. Greek cuisine was not well known in the 1960s. Dave, Hamers Fish and Chips Eglinton near Oakwood 5 out of 5 stars (101) $ 50.00. Thank you so much I was privileged to enjoy most of these wonderful establishments over three decades. Founder & Webitor-in-Chief of DelectablyChic! This is a true eater's city. Our children liked to say that we were married at KFC. Converted from a house to the Busy Bee Dinder in 1929, the "B" consisted of an open kitchen and counter, and became a local destination for traditional meals and coffee to go. It was called The Swiss Marmite I believe these are both gone now, as I enjoyed these in the early to mid 80s. The hotel was a favourite of Hollywood stars such as Katharine Hepburn. The Black Bull Tavern also crowns itself as Toronto's oldest bar, dating back to 1833. The meal consisted of thick juicy slices of tender roast beef, mashed potatoes, green peas, and Yorkshire pudding. Its facade has changed greatly since the 1950s. The Viennese dinner special was very good, especially the mild curry sauce for the rice or weiner schnitzel. When I was a boy in the 1940s, my family did not visit restaurants as my parents considered them too expensive. Known as the best Jamaican restaurant in Toronto, Chubby's Jamaican Kitchen serves traditional Caribbean cuisine with healthy culinary twists. I remember the tunnel and the soft chocolate malted ice cream cones wed buy at one end of the tunnel. New Orleans Seafood & Steakhouse 334 reviews Closed today Steakhouse, Cajun & Creole $$ - $$$ Menu "The Cajun Calamari were made to perfection and very tender." After our family moved to Toronto (well, Scarborough) in the early 70s, after having lived in a series of hick towns (not all of them small, just no dining scene) my parents made a point of going out to dinner every Saturday night to enjoy all that Toronto had to offer. Truffles Restaurant. Unfortunately, the boat was rammed by the Trillium ferry and sunk. The old world charm was quite memorable. Anyone have any memories of Teds Coffee Shop at the corner of Eglinton & Mt. 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 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. Its well-advertised all-you-can-eat French buffet was highly popular, though it was not particularly French. 80 Blue Jays Way. When I came to Canada as a child from Denmark in the mid fifties Mermaid restaurant was called the Little Mermaid restaurant on Bay Street. Hope its still there. By: David Sanderson Posted: 3:00 AM CST Friday, Nov. 10, 2017 Last Modified: 12 . In my eyes, the buffet was lobster-lobster-lobster. By now I am certain that you have guessed that I LOVE lobster. The cones were 5 or 10 cents and it made shopping with my mother bearable. 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. China House Eglinton west of Bathurst Those were the days!! Sometimes, they'd have hot dogs, and I recall eating them with my grandmother when I was small. Named after the ranch in TV's long running oater Bonanza, Ponderosa offered up affordable chopped steak, baked potatoes, all-you-can-eat salad bar, coconut cream pie and mushroom gravy smothered fries. I inquired if I should wear a tie and jacket and was told that they were unnecessary. 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. I once attended a wedding reception in the banquet room in the basement of the Swiss Chalet at its Yonge Street location. Which surprises me as it was a wonderfully bizarre experience. This restaurant still exists today. My favourite was the Paragon Restaurant on St. Clair West, near Oakwood Avenue. The waiter smiled; he had likely heard similar comments on previous occasions. your dinner. This was my first introduction to Chinese Food. Bassels on the southeast corner of Gerrard and Yonge Streets in April 1954. For an exceptional dining experience, opt for the wine pairings, matched by wine director Christopher Sealy. Mary Johns, I think was on Elizabeth St. around Gerrard. 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. 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. It was surreal, could have been designed by Dali himself. 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? At least the Zanzibar and the Swiss Chalet are still on Yonge. My family never forgot his generosity. My sister and I used to streetcar it to Jesse Ketchum Public school. 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. As I recall there was another one the same size accross the road, I believe to the South. It's not hard to see why Alger was so enamoured with Mothers - Like Frank Vetere's, the ambiance was crucial to the experience. 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. The Gods of frugal yum smiled down on us, bestowing fabled chains which offered affordable eats for family friendly visits and left behind indelible impressions in our minds and taste buds even long after they had shuttered, gone into receivership or been chewed up by corporate garburators. Remember JJ Muggs at the Eaton Centre? Another bargain restaurant chain we frequented in the 1960s was the Steak and Burger. I was never inside this restaurant, but I as I recall, it had a great reputation for charcoal-broiled steak. It was my first experience with Japanese food. One of the ethnic restaurants that stands out in my memory is Acropole. Other exotic foods of my childhood were the free samples and greasy treats at the CNE, which we loved. 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. Lobster and ice cold beer on a hot July day, overlooking the harbour, was as close to heaven as Ill likely ever get. ), on Yonge; Bistro 990our go-to place for lunch upon arrival in Toronto; Starfiishgorged on oysters; JKROManother wonderful go-to place for lunch; Jamie Kennedys Wine Bar, and then, there was Susursan incredibly delicious and enjoyable dining experience. For the past four years I have been scanning an archive of this material, and posting it online. Does anyone remember a restaurant called Le Mascaron at First Canadian Place? Brought back wonderful memories of the anniversary trips my wife and I took to Toronto from 1974 to early 2000s. It was small and romantic with a great atmosphere dark, sheer curtains hanging from the ceiling, very quiet inside. To view the Home Page for this blog: https://tayloronhistory.com/. Book also available in Chapter/Indigo, the Bell Lightbox Book Shop, and by phoning University of Toronto Press, Distribution: 416-667-7791 (ISBN 978.1.62619.450.2), Another book, published by Dundurn Press, containing 80 of Torontos old movie theatres will be released in the spring of 2016, entitled, Torontos Movie Theatres of YesteryearBrought Back to Thrill You Again.. Name of restaurant circa 1960s, NE corner of Church and Wood Streets. One woman prepared in the kitchen. It was on the second floor, with a steep staircase leading to the dining room. Lichee Garden. The only other eatery I remember from the 1950s is the Honey Dew restaurant located on the mezzanine level of the Odeon Carlton Theatre, which served fish and chips and Ritz Carlton hotdogs, along with the famous Honey Dew orange drink. From the late-1960s until the 1980s, the name of the Maitre d was Tage Christensen. Following a disastrous fire, it was not rebuilt. 17. The Sign of the Steer Restaurant at 161 Dupont Street in 1955, the neon sign of a steer visible on the south wall. The Old Fish Market at 12 Market Street, near the St. Lawrence Market, was another of my favourite places for seafood, though it certainly was not in the class the Mermaid. Another place I loved was Leslie's Bakery, which was on Steeles. Yes the music was fabulous as was the atmosphere. Before closing this post, there are a few more restaurants that I would like to mention. Muddy York is still alive, albeit in the Rogers Centre. I cannot recall the prices but I think it was reasonably priced when compared to similar restaurants downtown. That is not Tom Jones Steak House. Theatorium (Red Mill) TheatreToronto's First Movie Experience and First Permanent Movie Theatre, Auditorium (Avenue, . Those who were there lovingly explore its lasting legacy. By the 2000s, Chi Chi's fell apart thanks to a combination of bankruptcy and a fatal hepatitis A outbreak traced back to green onions served at one of their Pittsburgh restaurants. My father would take me & my siblings on drives around downtown Toronto in the mid fifties. Upstairs was where everyone went for their delicious steaks! Johns, which was moored on the east side of the Jadran. The Graf Bobby Restaurant on Wellington Street. Diners were invited to visit the kitchen, examine the dishes, and point to the ones that they wished to be served. Airport area, one of the hotels that is no longer there had the most romantic room and served the best Dover sole.had romantic banquets. Great Breakfasts. There was a second location on the east side of Yonge south of Charles. However, the original location on Bloor Street closed in 2006; a condo is now on the site. The Ports of Call also had two bars the Singapore Bar (Asian) and the Batton Rouge Bar (French), the latter featuring dancing. So many great memories in the article and all these wonderful comments. 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. https://www.historypress.net/catalogue/bookstore/books/Toronto-Theatres-and-the-Golden-Age-of-the-Silver-Screen/9781626194502 . As a young boy, we would see movies at the Willow Theatre on Yonge Street, between Sheppard and Finch. I especially enjoyed their Spinach layer salad. The Boardwalk was our hangout in the 60s and early 70s. In 1954 to 1957 My parents, my sister and I lived at 7 Elm street in Toronto. They had the seafood restaurant upstairs. Memory sometimes plays tricks, so if I have committed errors, I hope that readers will be understanding. And I do remember the most popular dishes were hot-dog surprise, veal cutlet, hot hamburger and so on. South on Bay, down some steps, dark, red banquettes. Any good substitutes? The waiter offered to provide the proper attire from among the jackets and ties that they kept for such situations. It was eventually re-floated and towed to Cleveland, where it became a seafood restaurant for that city. Another restaurant I remember fondly, always appropriate for special occasions, was Winstons at 120 King Street West. When we arrived, we discovered that a tie and jacket were indeed mandatory, as it was Eds Warehouse on King Street. I beleive to this day, it was Charles way to draw attention to the principals remark. Late Night Restaurants. We used to hop in a cab from Mississauga/Etobicoke and spend our pay cheque at the Ports of Call and always to the Bali Hi room and then afterwords, would go out to Yorkville to a bar. Steakhouse, Lounge, Asian, Chinese, Alcohol Served, Gluten Free Foods. 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. The building where the restaurant was located was designated a Heritage site in 1980. Chi Chi's Mexican restaurants - catchphrase "A celebration of food!" Maybe a beer or two at Hemmingways, and dinner at Arlequins. I haven't visited one in over a decade, but I think the Elvis Shrine was the last vestige of this era. Good times in the early 60s. 1980s - Restaurant patios at Ontario Place or marina. I am not certain of its location, but I believe it was on Dundas Street West, near Bay Street. Today, I possess fond memories of this fine dining establishment. I also remember the Tivoli on Yonge south of Gerrard on the east side. The Goulash Pot at Yonge and Bloor was another Hungarian restaurant. When did smoking come to an end in Toronto's restaurants? In the early-1950s, my family moved to the west end of the city, near Jane Street and Lambton Avenue, and our local fish and chips shop became Golden Crip Fish and Chips, at 1364 Weston Road. After a massive expansion which saw over 40 locations arise in Ontario (22 in Toronto alone), the chain was crippled by the 1982 recession, forcing owners Foodex Inc. to sell most of their locations to Pizza Hut, who wasted little time in aping Vetere's popular Deep Dish style Pizza but without the pizzaz. It was near a Toys R Us) for a friend's birthday several years in a row. The passageway connected Eatons Queen Street Store to Eatons Annex. a wonderful cafeteria as welltoasted danish, chicken pot pies.ate lunch there most days when working for Simpsons circa 1962/1964.good old days! My Favourite seafood restaurant in Toronto was The Mermaid, at 724 Bay Street, which opened in 1964. 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. Toronto Archives, F1526, Fl0008, item 0030. Add to Favorites 1980's Toronto Blue Jays Sticker Collection Starliner Permanent Stickers Collectible . It felt safe, clean and seemed to provide endless exciting. In response to this post, Paul Coghill of Toronto emailed me his thoughts about restaurants of Torontos past. Toronto was, of course, still a bustling, vibrant city just with fewer skyscrapers and a touch more mullets and spandex. I remember it well, but was never inside it. I dont think any of them are still around. I spent many lunchtime celebrations there. From the CNE to Scarborough Town Centre, here's what Toronto looked like in the 1980s. It opened at 375 Church Street in 1964. In fact, Frank Vetere's actually trademarked the name "Deep Dish Pizza". 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. Patrons often lined the stairs while waiting for their tables at the Savarin, even though they had reservations. Inspired, and frequented, by world-class chef Yotam Ottolenghi, Fat Pasha brings innovative Israeli and Middle Eastern cooking to Toronto. What a awonderful interesting writing on Toronto restaurant memorabilia. On Saturdays, in the TV Guide that was inserted into the Toronto Star, there was a special feature. Photo, Toronto Archives, F0124, Fl 0002, Id. It was an grimy after-hours spot covered in graffiti and modelled after New York's Paradise Garage, where. We also enjoyed Smittys Pancake House on Dundas Street West, east of Islington Avenue, and their location in Yorkdale Plaza. The City's most internationally acclaimed restaurant, Don Alfonso 1890 Toronto has been awarded a Michelin Star in the inaugural Michelin Guide - Toronto 2022. Anyone remember the name of the steakhouse? Le Select just came to mind. When it changed hands it cheapened the quality of the food but increased the prices. La Chaumiere on Charles Street, near Church Street in the 1960s. It relates anecdotes and stories of the author and others who experienced these grand old movie houses. They eventually parted ways and he opened a restaurant of the same name on OConnor with my grandmother. Here are just a proposal for a correction, and a recollection of my own. This steak House is still in business. Great article. 15 Places. The Sign of the Steer was a large restaurant located at 191 Dupont Street, where it intersects with Davenport Road. A very entertaining article. 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