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. Another ethnic restaurant that stands out in my mind was Michi, when it was on Church Street. I doyes it was very posh. It may have moved to the west side of Yonge at some point; my recollection is from the late 50s and early 60s! Read more See all (124) Ratings and reviews 4.5 641 Just steps away from the Gardens. The meal consisted of thick juicy slices of tender roast beef, mashed potatoes, green peas, and Yorkshire pudding. What was your maiden name or your fathers name who worked there? Patrons often lined the stairs while waiting for their tables at the Savarin, even though they had reservations. The northern half of the semi-detached house was occupied by another well-known restaurantQuenelles. I have fond memories of time spent at the restaurant with my family when I was a child. 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. Oct. 9, 1981 - King St W - "Ed's Warehouse" restaurant - view is east from Duncan. 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. IMO the best steakhouse in the city in its day. The smaller boat of Captain Johns, the Normac, in the 1970s, the larger ship the Jadran in the background. I understand it was operating back in the thirties. Greektown, also known as The Danforth, is a commercial-residential neighbourhood and ethnic enclave in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.It is located on Danforth Avenue, between Chester Avenue and Dewhurst Boulevard, in east Toronto.Named after Asa Danforth, Jr., an American contractor who designed Queen Street and Kingston Road, the area is known for its architecture dating back to as early as 1910 . In the seventies I remember the Constantinople on Queen Street West of Parliament. I first visited Eds Warehouse when I received a complimentary coupon for Eds Warehouse with my theatre subscription. Readers were encouraged to write the Star and request their favourite recipes from restaurants. Hemingway's is the bar where deals have been made, law students have networked and everyone else has just had fun since the 1980s. At least the Zanzibar and the Swiss Chalet are still on Yonge. After I started working full time, one of the first staff Christmas parties that I attended was at the Ports of Call, at 1145 Yonge Street. Meanwhile old favorites such as steak and baked potato, tossed salad, and cheesecake seemed dull. I still remember the wood decor with coloured glass Tiffany lamps that hung over every table. Does anyone recall The Toronto Radio Artists Club (TRAC)? 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. China House Eglinton west of Bathurst 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. Read the 10Best Toronto reviews and view user's restaurant ratings. Toronto Archives, F1257, item 0504. Another favourite downtown restaurant was Bassels, on the southeast corner of Yonge and Gerrard Streets. 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 remember if they sat you in the back you looked over the ravine. 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. Required fields are marked *. 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. Another favourite of many Torontonians was the Georgian Room on the 9th floor of the old Eatons store at Queen and Yonge Street. I remember cabbage rolls, meatballs with rice, beef stew & baklava for dessert. Casa Madera 307 reviews Open Now Mexican, Mediterranean Menu "Ate a delicious burger on his recommend." ". This legendary Richmond Street West spot introduced Toronto to house music in the 80s. Greek cuisine was not well known in the 1960s. Find the best Toronto restaurants in Toronto, ON. We also enjoyed Smittys Pancake House on Dundas Street West, east of Islington Avenue, and their location in Yorkdale Plaza. A Hamburger was 25-30 cents and a coke 10 cents! Also a haunt of people performing @ OKeefe Centre. I spoke to a cook called Jimmy at the Dairy Freezer at St. Clair & Caledonia who told me he used to work at the Dixie Prime. . . Name of restaurant circa 1960s, NE corner of Church and Wood Streets. By : DENISE BENSON Club : Twilight Zone, 185 Richmond Street W. Years in operation: 1980 - 1989 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. My first experience with a steak house of quality was Barbarians, on Elm Street. Before closing this post, there are a few more restaurants that I would like to mention. Those who were there lovingly explore its lasting legacy. It had a name like the Percy House, but nothing came up googling that. Pj OBriens is currently in the building in the photo. Nonetheless the industry fought a proposed increase in the federal minimum wage from $2.30 to $3.00 an hour. Enhance this page - Upload photos! I remember having a birthday lunch at the Sussex Centre location in Mississauga and ordering the enormous "Kitchen Sink" sundae. Bayer Senior Member. I worked at Ontario Hydro in the late 60s and all the girls went to Bassels or Mallonys after work to meet guys! ), 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. Vintage 1980's Toronto Skyline Framed Matted Photo Art Wall Hanging Island Ferry 1970's 70's 80's Cityscape Ontario Photograph Picture ad by HeartU2 Ad from shop HeartU2 HeartU2 From shop HeartU2. I still remember when my mother discovered the delights of adding garlic to her recipes, much to the chagrin of my father. 1 of 4. View this Spot. Ponderosa was a popular birthday destination in the 80s, owing to the group friendly prices, kid friendly zones and fun-tastic birthday hats. Postmedia Network Inc. | 365 Bloor Street East, Toronto, Ontario, M4W 3L4 | 416-383-2300. However, it has only been called The Black Bull since the 1970s, prior to which, it was called Clifton House. I was only about 28 or 29 at the time. Toronto was, of course, still a bustling, vibrant city just with fewer skyscrapers and a touch more mullets and spandex. Toronto Archives, S0372, SS058, item 2482. Johns, which was moored on the east side of the Jadran. A reader wrote in an asked for the recipe of a shrimp dish named Les Scampis Amoureux (Shrimp in Love). Way more stuff hanging from the ceilings, wacky gags hidden everywhere. Brought back wonderful memories of the anniversary trips my wife and I took to Toronto from 1974 to early 2000s. Clip. I especially enjoyed their Spinach layer salad. 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). This is a true eater's city. One man served. It was fab to have Italian food like that as a kid. The Ports of Call also had two bars the Singapore Bar (Asian) and the Batton Rouge Bar (French), the latter featuring dancing. Mealshare. It was real nice. The Steak and Burger on Yonge Street, south of Bloor Street in the 1970s. We enjoyed the meal and when the cheque arrived, the bill had been reduced by 50 per cent. The tables had candles in bottles dripping with years of wax. The waiter smiled; he had likely heard similar comments on previous occasions. Also was Western Sizzlin Sizzler Red Lobster was starting to come into it's own There were 2 UK fish & chips houses that we. Loved reading this and all the great memories. Chips in a cup I remember the all-you-can-eat lobster buffet that was served on the top deck during the summer months. NW corner of Yonge and Bloor, and IIRC there was another on Bloor near Spadina. And then there was Seniors Steakhouse and Restaurant on the south east corner of Yonge and Pleasant Blvd. 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. As in big fat Lardys? There was also a supreme version available . This is a photo of the menu at LHardys that I have kept all these years. Would certainly add the Vikings for relaxed but very nice dining; Frank Hansen was the owner/manager. I believe Simpsons main restaurant was called the Arcadian Court, not Arcadian Room, at least for some period of time during its existence. Anyone remember The Barclay Hotel- dinner club in the late 50s and 60s. . Mr. Tonys Place at 100 Cumberland Avenue in Yorkville was also highly popular, even though it offered no printed menus. When I asked for something not on the menu, it was no problem. Unfortunately, the boat was rammed by the Trillium ferry and sunk. We visited LHardys frequently, and when I asked a waiter if I could have a menu as a souvenir, he gave me one that had not been used. 1. The Sign of the Steer was a large restaurant located at 191 Dupont Street, where it intersects with Davenport Road. Of course, there a Chinese restaurant at the mall before Pearl took over (Yenching). I worked at the Whitney Block at Queens Park 66/67 and we would stop by occasionally for a drink before heading home. Bassels Restaurant, which occupied the equivalent space of three stores on Yonge Street. Anyone have any memories of Teds Coffee Shop at the corner of Eglinton & Mt. Thanks for the memories! Richmond Station 861 Canadian (New) $$$Downtown Core "served with wild rice & roasted veggies. 181 Bathurst St., 416-364-9320, 416snackbar.com. And I do remember the most popular dishes were hot-dog surprise, veal cutlet, hot hamburger and so on. As I recall it was not a large establishment, but the cuisine was delectable! I am sure I saw and heard Moe Koffman on one of my visits. 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. As a young boy, we would see movies at the Willow Theatre on Yonge Street, between Sheppard and Finch. Charles took all 14 orders & I am sure that Charles heard the school principal state Does he know what he is doing? I took my wife there for an anniversary dinner and we were impressed with the high table menu and the culmination of the meal with a rose for her and a cigar for myself. Frank Vetere's actually trademarked the name "Deep Dish Pizza". 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. Also, the deserts on display were always a sight to behold. The Sign of the Steer Restaurant at 161 Dupont Street in 1955, the neon sign of a steer visible on the south wall. Harrys Steak House on the southwest corner of Church and Granby Streets opened in 1961. #777 of 6,034 Restaurants in Toronto 37 reviews 920 Queen St E Leslieville 0.1 km from Queen Street " The BEST gelato and ice cream. My mother and grandfather worked at Bassels and thats where my parents met. I remember the Toronto Radio Artists Club well. Perhaps one of the most famous of Toronto dining places was Eds Warehouse, at 266 King Street West. It was on the second floor, with a steep staircase leading to the dining room. So disappointed when it closed. Its facade has changed greatly since the 1950s. I am not certain of its location, but I believe it was on Dundas Street West, near Bay Street. "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. Bell Beefer. It was in the indoor part of a strip mall and sold bread (delicious challah!! I was told that one of the oldest was the Geneva Restaurant on the north side of Queen Street East. My favourite was the Paragon Restaurant on St. Clair West, near Oakwood Avenue. In fact, Frank Vetere's actually trademarked the name "Deep Dish Pizza". Popular during the 70s and early 80s, the sandwich consisted of taco meat, shredded lettuce, mild "border sauce" and diced onions. I think it was located at 12 Adelaide. Also, in the West end tucked away in a very confusing triangle of Dundas, Bloor St and Kipling was Millers Country Fair. My brother and I would have been 4 to 7 years old. Brings back a lot of pleasant memories. Its two owners (and chefs) once cooked for the royal court in Madrid. One of the walls had a huge hand drawn mural of Leonardo himself. In response to this post, Paul Coghill of Toronto emailed me his thoughts about restaurants of Torontos past. So many happy dining memories. In 1958 we were told that the site had been sold so we had to move thereby making way for Barberians Restaurant. I just walked by the old Tom Jones Steakhouse building just east of Yonge on Colborne St. The Boardwalk was our hangout in the 60s and early 70s. Lichee Garden. A small cozy establishment, owned by John Lundager, it featured Danish/Canadian cuisine. My wife and I often had a special dinner at the Balkan on Elm Street, just west of Yonge. 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 As well as the Old Fish Market there was also the Market Grill on Church St. Located on Young, just north of Wellesley He later added the Stables, entrance off St. Nicholas for more casual eating . Paradise Regained the restoration of the Paradise Theatre. Its atmosphere was utterly awesome. Fat Pasha. The names of the dishes so were unfamiliar to most Torontonians that menus at the Acropole were useless. 24. 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. Another restaurant I remember fondly, always appropriate for special occasions, was Winstons at 120 King Street West. 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. Its . My sister and I used to streetcar it to Jesse Ketchum Public school. That is not Tom Jones Steak House. Established in 1958. In 1954 to 1957 My parents, my sister and I lived at 7 Elm street in Toronto. During my high school years in the 1950s, I often visited local restaurants for a coffee and a slice or pie. I beleive to this day, it was Charles way to draw attention to the principals remark. The restaurant's entire menu celebrates the island's food, culture, and chefs. I greatly enjoy their panzerotti. Please post some place were more info can be found. The dining room was Victoriana gone wild; the decor was part of the attraction. I remember my father saying that it had a bad reputation as a gang hangout. 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 . They were fully licenced & served a specialty calledbobos. I believe the location was by the LCBO store by Yonge & Shaftsbury. Toronto Gone - photos from 1980s Toronto. Noticing the geography of your prefered restaurants, Im sure you must remember mine. 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. Tom Jones would be to the left of the photographer. A very interesting trip down memory laneso many of the spots that I had long forgotten about. They were everywhere in the '80s, but the Toby's Good Eats at Yonge and Bloor was the quintessential downtown snack shop. This restaurant opened in 1959, and is one of the few from the days of my youth that still exists. Bassels on the southeast corner of Gerrard and Yonge Streets in April 1954. Late 1970s, 1980s Toronto, Canada, HD from 35mm from the Kinolibrary Archive Film Collections. I think it is still there. Brought back some warm memories. Opened in 1958, China House is the last of the remaining classic, fine dining Chinese Restaurants remaining in Toronto. It was very similar to the KFC of today. I always requested a table in the glass-covered courtyard as it was akin to dining in a garden. There was a second location on the east side of Yonge south of Charles. Inside, near the entrance, there was a replica of Copenhagens famous statue of The Little Mermaid, from the Hans Christian Anderson tale. Reading the message involving Prime Restaurant was pleasantly surprising. All collections in Toronto. The restaurant was very successful and a great meeting spot for Danish Xpats. Whether you went for the jukeboxes stationed in every booth, or the greasy diner classics and deluxe desserts (a.k.a. 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 met my first husband there. It was near a Toys R Us) for a friend's birthday several years in a row. Does anyone remember a very nice restaurant on the north side of Bloor between Yonge and Bay in the late 1970s early 1980s? Any good substitutes? 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). This was in late 50s and through the 60s so Im sure they both knew your grandmother. Notable acts include: Teenage Head, Black Flag, and Bauhaus. I thought I had died and entered heaven when I first tasted their Delmonico steak. Truffles Restaurant. 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. Review. How I miss it! But there was another one, Lous, on Dufferin St. run by one of my mothers cousins. Claimed. 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. I inquired if I should wear a tie and jacket and was told that they were unnecessary. A couple has been running this Toronto Portuguese restaurant together for almost 15 years. I also remember the Tivoli on Yonge south of Gerrard on the east side. Once in awhile, wed go the Prime Restaurant, and order one of the giant butter tarts, plate sized treats, runny and gooey and just plain good. The City's most internationally acclaimed restaurant, Don Alfonso 1890 Toronto has been awarded a Michelin Star in the inaugural Michelin Guide - Toronto 2022. This steak House is still in business. Anyone remember Zumburger? Bring your appetite so you can sample culinary experiences for every taste and graze on boundless options . Do you remember a delightful Greek restaurant that was on the west side of Church St. midway between Wellington and The Esplanade? Photo, Toronto Archives, F0124, Fl 0002, Id. These restaurants were favourites when we visited Loews Uptown or the Town Cinema Theatre on Bloor Street East. From the late-1960s until the 1980s, the name of the Maitre d' was Tage Christensen. It was one of the most well-known restaurants in Toronto for over a decade, famous for its Leek and Stilton soup. Maybe a beer or two at Hemmingways, and dinner at Arlequins. The waiter offered to provide the proper attire from among the jackets and ties that they kept for such situations. 5 out of 5 stars (101) $ 50.00. I once attended a wedding reception in the banquet room in the basement of the Swiss Chalet at its Yonge Street location. That is, until 2008 when Bennigan's went bankrupt. " 20/06/2020 " Fabulous ice cream and gelato. Never wrote down your order, but it was served exactly to each person. Eds restaurants and the Royal Alex were the impetus that started the gentrification of King Street West. Yonge St east side next to the cut rate jewelry store Lindys Steak House somewhere you could get a steak with 1200 pees and yesterdays roll and the waiters always wore a tie. 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). I believe that the secret is the Pernod. The Hungarian Village at 900 Bay Street served Hungarian food and featured live Gypsy violinists. Founder & Webitor-in-Chief of DelectablyChic! We recommended to our school PTA to have a dinner meeting there. 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/. I think le Select is now on Wellington St. This is where I attended a wedding reception in its banquet room in the basement. It had one of the first salad bars in TO. In the 1990s, it was a jazz bar frequented by celebs including Tony Bennett and Eartha Kitt, owned by matre d' to the stars, Louis Janetta. Load Garlic bread and dill pickles were included. This was in September 1957. Those were the days!! A lot of artists frequented it. Lime Ricky's was a 50s-inspired diner that thrived in the 80s. 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? It arrived in November 1975 and was docked at the foot of Yonge Street, at 1 Queens Quay. That Toronto is gone. My mother ignored his comments. Near the North York, York, & Old Toronto tripoint. 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. Yes the music was fabulous as was the atmosphere. Kickass Burgers. Our children liked to say that we were married at KFC. Larry's Hideaway. In the 1950s, high schools did not provide texts. Chi Chi's Mexican restaurants - catchphrase "A celebration of food!" I fondly remember the Florentine Court on Church street. Use to ride our bikes to swiss chalet at yonge and sinclair for french fries. Our pizza joint was Salernos, occasionally wed win vouchers to dine at Peppios (where the Sign of the Steer was). I just described it to my partner and tried to Google some archival photos. 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. Trailblazing 1980s nightclub Twilight Zone brought diverse crowds and sounds to Toronto's Entertainment District long before such a designation even existed. 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? The majority of their remaining locations were unceremoniously gobbled up by Outback Steakhouse, with nary a drop of salsa left behind. For an exceptional dining experience, opt for the wine pairings, matched by wine director Christopher Sealy. This restaurant suffered the same fate as the Mermaid. I cannot recall the prices but I think it was reasonably priced when compared to similar restaurants downtown. I believe that the coupon had a value of $20, and it covered the entire cost of the meal. It was also the era when post-war immigrants were changing the restaurant scene. This book will also be released in the spring of 2016. 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