#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. It is difficult to realize today how popular the Swiss Chalet was in the early-1960s. Garlic bread and dill pickles were included. 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). I spent many lunchtime celebrations there. Theatorium (Red Mill) TheatreToronto's First Movie Experience and First Permanent Movie Theatre, Auditorium (Avenue, . Frank Vetere Pizzeria. 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. It had great food and was so cosy and warm on winter nights. The restaurant was very successful and a great meeting spot for Danish Xpats. Toronto Archives, S0372, SS058, item 2482. Another fave of mine was The Moorings, best lobster thermidor in the city! They were everywhere in the '80s, but the Toby's Good Eats at Yonge and Bloor was the quintessential downtown snack shop. Dining in Toronto in past decades was far different to the culinary scene that the city now offers. Another favourite downtown restaurant was Bassels, on the southeast corner of Yonge and Gerrard Streets. On Saturdays, in the TV Guide that was inserted into the Toronto Star, there was a special feature. was a regular singer there and thats how they met! Sep 13, 2019 - Restaurants that I ate at as a child..most no longer exist. And some fan favoriteslike Burger Chef, G.D. Ritzy's, and Howard Johnson'sfell by the wayside. 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. and the ceviche to start, followed ." 2. It was our favourite downtown restaurant. Its intimate atmosphere and excellent food were delightful. It was dark and expansive, with stuffed seagulls and angels and god-knows-what else hanging from the ceiling and booths on multiple levels. The food fashion cycle quickened as diners discovered a taste for arugula, radicchio, goat cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, sushi, crab cakes, Pad Thai, mesquite grilling, and fresh ingredients. Photo of the front (insert) and the interior of Quo Vadis Restaurant, from Chuckmans Postcard Collection (chuckmantorontonostalgia.wordpress.com). Trailblazing 1980s nightclub Twilight Zone brought diverse crowds and sounds to Toronto's Entertainment District long before such a designation even existed. https://www.historypress.net/catalogue/bookstore/books/Toronto-Theatres-and-the-Golden-Age-of-the-Silver-Screen/9781626194502 . The Sign of the Steer was a large restaurant located at 191 Dupont Street, where it intersects with Davenport Road. 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. Memory sometimes plays tricks, so if I have committed errors, I hope that readers will be understanding. we practically ordered 80 % of the menu and were too full." more Outdoor seating Delivery Takeout 2. I have lived across Canada but was able to travel throughout the year so always was able to get my corned beef. 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. And yeah, the Beggars Banquet Music Festivals. Sure would like to know who you are. Share. I remember cabbage rolls, meatballs with rice, beef stew & baklava for dessert. View this Spot. There was a second location on the east side of Yonge south of Charles. I fondly remember the Florentine Court on Church street. This steak House is still in business. I am not certain of its location, but I believe it was on Dundas Street West, near Bay Street. 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. The 19 best restaurants in Toronto A wildly diverse and energetic population have turned the best restaurants in Toronto into real foodie destinations Written by Sandra Osojnik & Mary Luz Mejia. Their favourite (and a family treat for birthdays) for many years was Carmens. Your list is amazing. I was greatly saddened when it closed its doors in 1988; the historic house was demolished, and for a few years the site was likely a parking lot, as it was not until 1995 that a housing co-operative was erected on the property. It closed up years ago. It was very posh ! Congratulations to anyone who grew up in Toronto in the 1980s you had it all! Hemingway's is the bar where deals have been made, law students have networked and everyone else has just had fun since the 1980s. The hotel was a favourite of Hollywood stars such as Katharine Hepburn. I was only about 28 or 29 at the time. By: David Sanderson Posted: 3:00 AM CST Friday, Nov. 10, 2017 Last Modified: 12 . Fond memories of Georges Spaghetti House on Dundas St. famous for its pizzathis from visits from the late 50s to early 60sas well as the Jazz combo that played near the entrance. Your still missing a few, when I had money Bigliardis on Church. 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. ), 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. The Restaurant Boasts Of Its Food And Location. I was wondering if anyone else would remember Malloneys. Mothers Pizza, looked like an antique store, 20s or 30s decor. I still have the menu today. Notable acts include: Teenage Head, Black Flag, and Bauhaus. Also was Western Sizzlin Sizzler Red Lobster was starting to come into it's own There were 2 UK fish & chips houses that we. But my favourite was Truffles, at the old Four Seasons, before and after the 1990s renovations. Rumours circulated that members of the mafia had been turned away at the door, and had put out a hit on the place. But I remember many of the restaurants youve mentioned here, some of them only now that youve written about them again, like the Mermaid. (formerly Prospere Magazine), an online-only lifestyle publication targeting young, hip professional women. FreePlay Toronto 8 Gastropubs They had wonderful fried chicken and collard greens. It was very similar to the KFC of today. 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. Reading the message involving Prime Restaurant was pleasantly surprising. 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? Eds restaurants on King Street in 1981. 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). It specialized in seafood & served excellent fish & chips. In my opinion, it was one of the best restaurants in Toronto ever. 1. Great Memories. 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 restaurant I remember fondly, always appropriate for special occasions, was Winstons at 120 King Street West. It was expensive, but the food was wonderful. 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. And what was it most recently? The Ports of Call also had two bars the Singapore Bar (Asian) and the Batton Rouge Bar (French), the latter featuring dancing. They had the seafood restaurant upstairs. The restaurant's entire menu celebrates the island's food, culture, and chefs. I remember the all-you-can-eat lobster buffet that was served on the top deck during the summer months. I greatly enjoy their panzerotti. I believe that the coupon had a value of $20, and it covered the entire cost of the meal. Pleasant??? Those were the days!! The sign looks like El Toro. The Swiss Chalet at 362 Yonge Street. Le Select just came to mind. As well, there was a cafeteria in the Simpson Tower called the Panorama Room: that might be the establishment one of the commenters has referred-to as being a cafeteria in the store; varied ordinary English-American fare and preparation, for the most part, but decently priced and satisfying for a quick lunch or supper beyond the fast-food scale of fare, as well as having lots of window-glass. A popular pregame location. This is where I attended a wedding reception in its banquet room in the basement. One of them was the Town and Country, which had opened in 1949 in the Westminster Hotel at Gould and Mutual Streets. My dad was a bartender there and then the maitred. 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). A small cozy establishment, owned by John Lundager, it featured Danish/Canadian cuisine. 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. Great Breakfasts. Unfortunately, the boat was rammed by the Trillium ferry and sunk. Brings back a lot of pleasant memories. It was my first experience with Japanese food. Read the 10Best Toronto reviews and view user's restaurant ratings. Photo, Toronto Archives, F0124, Fl 0002, Id. My brother and I would have been 4 to 7 years old. Nonetheless the industry fought a proposed increase in the federal minimum wage from $2.30 to $3.00 an hour. 1980-90 - Water's Edge restaurant at Harbourfront Centre. It was on the West side of Yonge street just south of Hogs Hollow. House Of Chan Steak'N Lobster Dining Lounge. It was called The Ports of Call. I recently read an article about it but dont recall where! Maybe around Bloor St. and Avenue Rd. Joes and Moes Eglinton west of Bathurst This legendary Richmond Street West spot introduced Toronto to house music in the 80s. 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. 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). One chain you didnt list was pickin chicken and their VW delivery vehicles. Also like Vetere's, the Pizza was phenomenal, and their 99 cent Root Beer floats with take home glass were the stuff of playground legend. 17. Great memories. Frank Vetere's menu also included mouth-watering Italian sandwiches, burgers, pasta and an all-you-can-eat salad bar. He was a very smart businessman as well as a big-hearted individual. It was called Between Friends. My mother ignored his comments. In the 60s we liked to meet at Queen and Yonge at Joe Birds, part of Diana Sweets. 14 Places. This sandwich was first introduced in the mid 1970s and lasted until the mid 1990s, representing the Bell's attempt at their own fast food hamburger. I remember having lunch there with my mother. It did not last long under the new management. 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. The location way out near the airport was good for a while. Your email address will not be published. I remember having a birthday lunch at the Sussex Centre location in Mississauga and ordering the enormous "Kitchen Sink" sundae. 130 reviews #615 of 5,196 Restaurants in Toronto $$$$ Italian French Mediterranean. That is not Tom Jones Steak House. 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 Located in the heart of Hoggs Hollow just south of York Mills and Yonge, Toronto's famous Jolly Miller has been reborn as the Miller Tavern, complete with a bar lounge, elegant casual dining and one of the city's largest outdoor patios. I doyes it was very posh. Of course, there a Chinese restaurant at the mall before Pearl took over (Yenching). floor of the TD building. 80 Blue Jays Way. They served their regular fare downstairs on the street floor. They also served excellent salads. Late Night Restaurants. And I do remember the most popular dishes were hot-dog surprise, veal cutlet, hot hamburger and so on. The Java House was also in this block of buildings, south of Bloor Street, and was great for coffee after the theatre. Does anyone remember this restaurant? See more ideas about memories, restaurant, howard johnson'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. In the 1950s, high schools did not provide texts. Arcadian Court in Simpson's Doug Taylor, Toronto history historic Toronto Queen Street West tayloronhistory.com Toronto's restaurant of the past. Near the North York, York, & Old Toronto tripoint. Following a disastrous fire, it was not rebuilt. Originally part of the Pillsbury Corp., the restaurant was founded in 1976. Other exotic foods of my childhood were the free samples and greasy treats at the CNE, which we loved. 514 Eglinton Ave W, Toronto, ON M5N 1A5 Get directions. One of the ethnic restaurants that stands out in my memory is Acropole. For my family, we pigged-out on the lobster, with a few slices of roast beef to break the monotony. However, I never indulged in an evening meal until I was of an age to travel downtown. To view the Home Page for this blog: https://tayloronhistory.com/. And yes, they were licensed which was odd for the type of restaurant at the time. 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. It was on the second floor, with a steep staircase leading to the dining room. 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.. Front Street and either Bay or Yonge that had a club with live entertainment. The last time that I visited the. It was surreal, could have been designed by Dali himself. 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. Peter Basel was a kind and generous man and my mother (Madge) remained friends with Doris Cox who I believe was the manager or accountant until their passing. I was told that one of the oldest was the Geneva Restaurant on the north side of Queen Street East. Not much of a happy ending for that "celebration". Postmedia Network Inc. | 365 Bloor Street East, Toronto, Ontario, M4W 3L4 | 416-383-2300. It had one of the first salad bars in TO. In response to this post, Paul Coghill of Toronto emailed me his thoughts about restaurants of Torontos past. Greek cuisine was not well known in the 1960s. For those of us who grew up in the city/suburban Toronto in the 80s and 90s: which ones were your favourites? Toronto Archives, F1526, fl0008, item 0116. Toronto Archives, F1257, item 0504. The complimentary salad had a tangy garlic dressing. It was real nice. Brings back so many memories! The first time I dined on the ship I enjoyed the experience, though looking back, I think it was the idea of eating on a cruise ship that was the highlight, rather than the food. Hi there, I DO remember The TRAC very well. In the background is the Coronet (Savoy) Theatre. Ponderosa was a popular birthday destination in the 80s, owing to the group friendly prices, kid friendly zones and fun-tastic birthday hats. Dave, Hamers Fish and Chips Eglinton near Oakwood China House Eglinton west of Bathurst Add to Favorites 1980's Toronto Blue Jays Sticker Collection Starliner Permanent Stickers Collectible . Contact me via the following: You must log in or register to post here. I worked in that restaurant! One that was left out was The Restaurant, part of the Three Small Rooms. Pickin Chicken, Lake Shore Blvd West (1980s) by Patrick Cummins. In 1948, owner George Nicolau renovated and expanded the Busy Bee and renamed it the Senator. It was fab to have Italian food like that as a kid. The names of the dishes so were unfamiliar to most Torontonians that menus at the Acropole were useless. 16 Places . A very entertaining article. 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. My grandad was the bartender and my mother the cashier. They were fully licenced & served a specialty calledbobos. I believe the location was by the LCBO store by Yonge & Shaftsbury. This restaurant opened in 1959, and is one of the few from the days of my youth that still exists. Mothers Pizza. Oh for the good old days. 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. Larry's Hideaway. As a young boy, we would see movies at the Willow Theatre on Yonge Street, between Sheppard and Finch. 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