Because it was considered a classy restaurant, we felt very grown-up whenever we went there. It specialized in seafood & served excellent fish & chips. I believe that the coupon had a value of $20, and it covered the entire cost of the meal. Luckily, Toronto History has managed to combine many vintage snaps of the city we love, and here are some highlights. The 1980s were unkind to Mothers, and even though Blue Jays Ernie Whitt, Loyd Moseby and Cito Gaston invested in the company (there was even "Ernie Whitt Specials") and helped market it along with Duel dodger Dennis Weaver! I had ordered this delicious dish many times, so I kept the recipe. Toronto Restaurants Dig into Toronto's decadent food scene and find a restaurant for every taste. Theres a couple more restaurants that have gone away that bring back nemories. View this Spot. The Florentine Court was on Church near Dundas. One of the walls had a huge hand drawn mural of Leonardo himself. I once attended a wedding reception in the banquet room in the basement of the Swiss Chalet at its Yonge Street location. Today, I possess fond memories of this fine dining establishment. Your email address will not be published. It was called The Swiss Marmite I believe these are both gone now, as I enjoyed these in the early to mid 80s. Yes, nice view of the ravine. The smaller boat of Captain Johns, the Normac, in the 1970s, the larger ship the Jadran in the background. Anyone remember Zumburger? We lived upstairs and had to look after the coal furnace during off hours. As I recall it was not a large establishment, but the cuisine was delectable! comments, Toronto's buffet scene is shrinking but a few restaurants are still holding out, Jagmeet Singh calls out 'greedy CEOs' at Loblaws and Sobeys for high prices, Huge fast food brand likely behind viral 'TTC French toast guy' stunt in Toronto, Toronto shopper outraged as maple syrup prices more than double in a few months, Grocery store nailed with 13 infractions from Toronto health inspectors, Toronto restaurants reintroduce lunch in hopes that industry luck has improved. We ordered a very expensive bottle of white wineLoved the place. 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. Frank Vetere's actually trademarked the name "Deep Dish Pizza". Lichee Garden. 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. The main courses we enjoyed the most were Lobster Newburg, Lobster Cardinale, Lobster Thermidor, and Seafood Newburg. Husband & wife moved and still operate a fine restaurant in the Gattineau area. May 20, 2018 #43 It was reported that John Turner had his own table at Winstons. Actually my fondest memory as a child was the chocolate (malted) soft ice cream cone in the basement of Eatons near the tunnel to the Annex, the discount or clearance Eaton store. Mealshare. For her, there was no turning back. 1 review Deli. Bassels Restaurant, which occupied the equivalent space of three stores on Yonge Street. Harrys Steak House on the southwest corner of Church and Granby Streets opened in 1961. 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. I doyes it was very posh. Way more stuff hanging from the ceilings, wacky gags hidden everywhere. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. 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. It was also the era when post-war immigrants were changing the restaurant scene. The meal consisted of thick juicy slices of tender roast beef, mashed potatoes, green peas, and Yorkshire pudding. (formerly Prospere Magazine), an online-only lifestyle publication targeting young, hip professional women. Garlic bread and dill pickles were included. Another place I loved was Leslie's Bakery, which was on Steeles. And yes, they were licensed which was odd for the type of restaurant at the time. I recently read an article about it but dont recall where! It opened in 1963, and for the next decade was one of the citys most popular dining establishments. When my wife requested a special dessert because of a medical condition, no problem. The dining room was Victoriana gone wild; the decor was part of the attraction. I remember the tunnel and the soft chocolate malted ice cream cones wed buy at one end of the tunnel. Bell Beefer. In the 60s we liked to meet at Queen and Yonge at Joe Birds, part of Diana Sweets. 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. My first experience with a steak house of quality was Barbarians, on Elm Street. But I remember many of the restaurants youve mentioned here, some of them only now that youve written about them again, like the Mermaid. I was wondering if anyone else would remember Malloneys. My family never forgot his generosity. ), pastries, sandwiches and coffee. My sister and I used to streetcar it to Jesse Ketchum Public school. They were Macedonian, but the food was contemporary of the time. The building where the restaurant was located was designated a Heritage site in 1980. He knew the chain from Montreal and was watching for my expression when they didnt bring cutlery. I remember the first time I went there with a friend. Also Ford Drugs on Yonge for the cheapest burgers around. Great article. Photo of the front (insert) and the interior of Quo Vadis Restaurant, from Chuckmans Postcard Collection (chuckmantorontonostalgia.wordpress.com). Ponderosa was a popular birthday destination in the 80s, owing to the group friendly prices, kid friendly zones and fun-tastic birthday hats. 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. 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 Panama Bloor and Ossington sure would love to see and inside and outside picture of that place!! My grandad was the bartender and my mother the cashier. We were offended, as the clothes they offered were grubby looking, and we were certainly not hobos. Loved reading this and all the great memories. 17. Truffles Restaurant. . As in big fat Lardys? My hangout restaurant was the Boardwalk, a typical Canadian style diner, run by a family from Macedonia. 15 Places. A small cozy establishment, owned by John Lundager, it featured Danish/Canadian cuisine. Congratulations to anyone who grew up in Toronto in the 1980s you had it all! Mocktails are everywhere in Toronto right now but why are they so expensive? Add to Favorites 1980's Toronto Blue Jays Sticker Collection Starliner Permanent Stickers Collectible . 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. South on Bay, down some steps, dark, red banquettes. 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. The appitizers, the main course, the deserts were all served exactly as ordered but the tea or coffee was missed by one person, the principal, who had to ask for his drink. LHardys restaurant at 634 Church Street opened in 1973 and remained until 1987. It remains in business today (October 2015) and is now operated by the son of its original owner. 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 was very posh ! I spent many lunchtime celebrations there. Moe Pancers DelicatessenThe original Bathurst & York Downs3. 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. The Black Bull Tavern also crowns itself as Toronto's oldest bar, dating back to 1833. I think le Select is now on Wellington St. In response to this post, Paul Coghill of Toronto emailed me his thoughts about restaurants of Torontos past. Their favourite (and a family treat for birthdays) for many years was Carmens. It was called Between Friends. . The Java House was also in this block of buildings, south of Bloor Street, and was great for coffee after the theatre. Closed now : See all hours. 181 Bathurst St., 416-364-9320, 416snackbar.com. Another fave of mine was The Moorings, best lobster thermidor in the city! New Orleans Seafood & Steakhouse 334 reviews Closed today Steakhouse, Cajun & Creole $$ - $$$ Menu "The Cajun Calamari were made to perfection and very tender." Do you remember a delightful Greek restaurant that was on the west side of Church St. midway between Wellington and The Esplanade? Alo is the ultimate Toronto French fine-dining experience. We recommended to our school PTA to have a dinner meeting there. Started in 1972 by Frank Vetere, the red and green shutters and offbeat interior (mixing Carnival mirrors, cartoons and great moments in Pizza history) provided an imaginative setting, bested only by their Chicago style deep-dish toppings heavy pizza which oozed that authentic Italian touch and was rightfully branded "the best pizza you've ever tasted". Larry's Hideaway. Does anybody remember the Club 12 in Toronto, I believe it closed in the late 50s. Read the 10Best Toronto reviews and view user's restaurant ratings. Hi there, I DO remember The TRAC very well. It is difficult to realize today how popular the Swiss Chalet was in the early-1960s. I am sure I saw and heard Moe Koffman on one of my visits. 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. Please read the cookie policy for more information or to delete/block them. The Silver Rail Tavern in the 1950s, located at 225-227 Yonge Street. We had fish n chips too, although I dont remember the name of the shop. It was on the West side of Yonge street just south of Hogs Hollow. That Toronto is gone. "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. It was my first experience with Japanese food. I recall how difficult it was to receive a reservation, so always phoned at least a week in advance. [.] I also remember a time when Lonestar Texas Grill (Simcoe Place) was really, really good. Funky, pre-gentrified Jack Astors. We won't fault you for getting misty-eyed over these failed fast-food chain restaurants from the 1980s. Specialties: Classic Cantonese Cuisine - all served in a truly iconic, retro room. Harrys Steak House in 1971. That is, until 2008 when Bennigan's went bankrupt. And then there was Seniors Steakhouse and Restaurant on the south east corner of Yonge and Pleasant Blvd. We were wearing freshly-ironed sport shirts and neat trousers. Claimed. A very entertaining article. Other places: an Italian restaurant at Bayview Village (where Il Fornello is now), Max's (now O&B) and before it was Max's, I think it was a pub called Charlie's (shut when I was six or so). It may have moved to the west side of Yonge at some point; my recollection is from the late 50s and early 60s! It was surreal, could have been designed by Dali himself. It was real nice. Id add a few restaurants: Scaramoucheespecially if you called a month ahead for a window table, with Roberto as your server; Canoea spectacular restaurant with wonderful food, service, and views: Auberge du Pommiera long-time favorite; Arlequins (sp? 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. What a awonderful interesting writing on Toronto restaurant memorabilia. 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. 16 Places . [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] W. K. Lis. On its the south facade, there was a green neon sign that created the outline of a steer. Review. During my high school years in the 1950s, I often visited local restaurants for a coffee and a slice or pie. Sep 13, 2019 - Restaurants that I ate at as a child..most no longer exist. The Boardwalk was our hangout in the 60s and early 70s. UTPro Instant Reports: Residential Density Spiking in Midtown. Load Muddy York is still alive, albeit in the Rogers Centre. They served their regular fare downstairs on the street floor. Asked . One of the ethnic restaurants that stands out in my memory is Acropole. One simple one was the RED HOT stand in the annex of Eatons hot dogs and mustard with a napkin and orange pop loved them. A Hamburger was 25-30 cents and a coke 10 cents! Those were the days!! 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. However, my first experience with its barbequed chicken was at 362 Yonge Street, which remains in existence today. 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. What was your maiden name or your fathers name who worked there? Just steps away from the Gardens. Toronto Archives, F1526, fl0008, item 0116. The Hungarian Village at 900 Bay Street served Hungarian food and featured live Gypsy violinists. Mothers Pizza. Restaurants of the 70-80s in TO by barb Sun Jan 09, 2005 9:29 pm Yes, The Gasworks, the Yonge Station, The Colonial, The Embassy, The Elmacombo, The Isabella House, The Ports, Sammy's Cellar, The Plaz Bigalle, Nick's Underground, The Queensbury, Did I drink too much back then? I fondly remember the Florentine Court on Church street. 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. thatd have been LeBaron Steakhouse. 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. Almost every night after homework was done we could be found there. Yeahthat was great. If anyone else has any memories of any of the three prime restaurants, kindly post. Bring your appetite so you can sample culinary experiences for every taste and graze on boundless options . Charles took all 14 orders & I am sure that Charles heard the school principal state Does he know what he is doing? 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. By the early sixties, it was gone. A throwback to another time and era. You just picked everything up in your fingers. 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. Upstairs was where everyone went for their delicious steaks! 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. Oct. 9, 1981 - King St W - "Ed's Warehouse" restaurant - view is east from Duncan. I worked in that restaurant! By the time it lost its hilariously terrible nameit was re-branded "Toby's. Enhance this page - Upload photos! One of them was the Town and Country, which had opened in 1949 in the Westminster Hotel at Gould and Mutual Streets. It always feels good to share memories with others. #4 1213 Bayview Ave, Toronto, On M4G2Z8, Toronto, Toronto $ 95,000 Popular Thai Restaurant Serving Lunch & Dinner, In Toronto. 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. 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. Never wrote down your order, but it was served exactly to each person. JavaScript is disabled. Pleasant??? 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 think it is still there. Another fondly remembered chain also owned by Foodex Inc. of Toronto was Ponderosa. During the years 1980-1986, I did a lot of street photography in Toronto. Remember, I said reasonably.. ), 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. I just walked by the old Tom Jones Steakhouse building just east of Yonge on Colborne St. Here are just a proposal for a correction, and a recollection of my own. It was one of the most well-known restaurants in Toronto for over a decade, famous for its Leek and Stilton soup. Thankfully not all of our beloved retro chains have sad endings: Mothers Pizza Parlour & Spaghetti House, another fondly remembered family joint - returned from the grave back in 2013. . 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. Jimmy Lopresty( Owner) & Charles (Waiter) were the two persons I remember at this wonderful restaurant. They were fully licenced & served a specialty calledbobos. I believe the location was by the LCBO store by Yonge & Shaftsbury. It was our favourite downtown restaurant. Ponderosa was a popular birthday destination in the 80s, owing to the group friendly prices, kid friendly zones and fun-tastic birthday hats. 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. It contained three dining roomsthe Bali Hai Room (Polynesian), the Dickens English Inn (roast beef) and Caesars Room (Italian). The city was big but still had a small town vibe. In the Beaches for a bunch of years, there was Loons on Queen, for quite a while the best food in the Beach. Originally part of the Pillsbury Corp., the restaurant was founded in 1976. Toronto Gone - photos from 1980s Toronto. However, I never indulged in an evening meal until I was of an age to travel downtown. 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. The Senator | 1929, 88 years old. It was on the west side of Bay Street, a few doors north of Gerrard. When I commenced working full time, in the 1960s, I had a few more dollars to spend. That was the original Underground Railroad. Introducing brunch was so . Its atmosphere was utterly awesome. 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. 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. However, Ed Mirvish had purchased the Royal Alexandria Theatre and wanted to attract people to the area. Tom Jones would be to the left of the photographer. I grew up a bit north of you, near Oakwood and Eglinton. Arcadian Court in Simpson's Doug Taylor, Toronto history historic Toronto Queen Street West tayloronhistory.com Toronto's restaurant of the past. Chinese Food Restaurants, Asian Restaurants. 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). It was on the west side of Bay Street, a short distance south of Richmond Street West. The northern half of the semi-detached house was occupied by another well-known restaurantQuenelles. Recent publication entitled Torontos Theatres and the Golden Age of the Silver Screen, by the author of this blog. Member Bio Joined Mar 14, 2008 Messages 1,656 Reaction score 1,524. When we arrived, we discovered that a tie and jacket were indeed mandatory, as it was Eds Warehouse on King Street. 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 offered to provide the proper attire from among the jackets and ties that they kept for such situations. I am not certain of its location, but I believe it was on Dundas Street West, near Bay Street. 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. 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. Dining in Toronto in past decades was far different to the culinary scene that the city now offers. 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. Share. I thought I had died and entered heaven when I first tasted their Delmonico steak. However, it has only been called The Black Bull since the 1970s, prior to which, it was called Clifton House. 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). The last one was OTooles. Was a hangout for Northern S.S. students and a couple of Maple Leafs living in the area.. Da Vinci Pizzeria on the Danforth between Dawes & Victoria Park, a bunch of real deal Italian guys, made the best pizza way before Toronto knew what pizza was. It started as a Yorkville coffeehouse in the 60s where acts like Harry Belafonte, Nana Mouskouri, Gordon Lightfoot . homefinder.ca 4 days ago Report Ad 3 Pictures 1004 Kingston Rd, Toronto, On M4E1T2, Toronto, Toronto $ 69,999 It had a name like the Percy House, but nothing came up googling that. 0111. 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. Though shunned by the food elite, corporate chain . Sure would like to know who you are. House of Chan The best steaks in North Toronto It was where we purchased our high school texts each September. It was closed to make room for an apartment building and was relocated in the new building, but it lost its charm. A Comfort Inn. Late Night Restaurants. The Sign of the Steer Restaurant at 161 Dupont Street in 1955, the neon sign of a steer visible on the south wall. 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. Maxi owned the bar/restaurant and always greeted you at the door. Lime Ricky's on Eglinton was the first to come to mind. Photo, Toronto Archives, F0124, Fl 0002, Id. Those who were there lovingly explore its lasting legacy. The restaurant was so successful that Ed Mirvish expanded and opened Eds Seafood, Eds Chinese, Eds Italian and Eds Folly (a lounge). 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. The Viennese dinner special was very good, especially the mild curry sauce for the rice or weiner schnitzel. Great Breakfasts. 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. 8.Chef Lawrence La Pianta's Cherry Street Bar-b-que brings the barbecue traditions of the American South to Toronto in an attractive 1920s brick building that was once a . It was near a Toys R Us) for a friend's birthday several years in a row. You are using an out of date browser. This was in September 1957. Thank you so much I was privileged to enjoy most of these wonderful establishments over three decades. Back in the 80s/90s a lot of corporate chain restaurants had unique distinctive decor. Then, Ed Mirvish appeared and inquired, Whats the problem?, He smiled, apologized, and told the waiter, Escort them to the table that has been reserved.. 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. Thanks. As well as the Old Fish Market there was also the Market Grill on Church St. Images courtesy Patti Habib, The Big Bop / Reverb, Myke Dyer, Citysonic, Wrongbar, David Waldman . There was a Chinese Restaurant, closeby, called Spring Garden. Your list is amazing. I beleive to this day, it was Charles way to draw attention to the principals remark. It's not hard to see why Alger was so enamoured with Mothers - Like Frank Vetere's, the ambiance was crucial to the experience. Canary Restaurant, Cherry St. by Patrick Cummins. As I recall there was another one the same size accross the road, I believe to the South. Creightons restaurant on the ground floor of the Westbury Hotel was another place that garnered attention in the 1970s. Aug 6, 1983 - Restaurant on corner of Pearl and unidentified street. 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. Toronto has some great restaurants, delis and buffets. 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. For this article, I will be focussing on the first, Boa Caf; the story of its second incarnation, Boa Redux, will be told in the next edition of Then & Now. . Nonetheless the industry fought a proposed increase in the federal minimum wage from $2.30 to $3.00 an hour. . In the 1950s, high schools did not provide texts. 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