Anthonys Pier 4 in Boston and Saunders at Rye Harbor, NH. I felt badly when I heard of their fire and subsequent closure. Hey folks..The Toll House in Whitman,mayou know, the cookie and great restaurant. Northampton firefighters try to control a fire that destroyed the Paradise City Tavern Friday, Feb. 18, 2000 in Northampton, Mass. It fronted onto Daniel Webster Highway, so thats where they put their farm stand and business was good. The Pewter Pot chowder was excellent. Then on to the next one. I miss their cold garlic broccoli salad and chilled red wine in pitchers. But by then the end was in sight: Giuffrida had sold the business the previous year, and it did not fare well under later owners. What about the Chateau in Manchester, NH, Coles in Gray, Maine, and many others? Closed early 2000s I think hope someone had the foresight to rescue it XOV. And their 3 lb back stuffed was great. The Pack Horse of its day, few nights went by without a police call for some naughtiness or other, often violent, and Id love to be able to revisit as an innocent bystander doing what I do best: Worcester people watching. Weylu s palace did not open until 1989 or so. When: 1960s 1980s. Clifford LAraway sits at Gabby's bar in 1998. This Boston-based chain was the creation of Cambridge native V.J. At that time most of us were in our twenties and had worked at a few other local places like The Last National Bank, the White Pillar, the Brownstone and fun bars like The Russian Lady and Mad Murphys, all great memories, still have best friends from those crazy years of youth! Agree Agree. House. As a subscriber, you are shown 80% less display advertising when reading our articles. Wicker baskets hanging from the rafters, historical lithographs, dark-wood paneling, and checked tablecloths lend a rustic vibe. Moynaghs Tavern and Moynihans Pub were both established in the 1930s after prohibition was lifted. I remember great times sitting there with my Dad and having a pint:) I have some similar memories of the Student Prince (aka The Fort) in Springfield MA. Sorry its gone missing! Sinners & Saints bar on Bridge Street in downtown Springfield on July 1, 2010, (Don Treeger | The Republican file photo). We would go there from West Roxbury for their fried clams and bring their pizza home. We loved Heck Allens too. We went there a couple of times. OUR ULTIMATE COVID BOOKING GUARANTEE. When: 1960s 1990s. One of the best fast food places near MGH. Had been to the Hearth and Kettle in Hyannis back in the 80s while visiting my grandmother. Theres probably some Harvard Business School study on why that is, but its often really disappointing for the customers. Anonymous, Combine your love of history with tasty Boston brew. Today, its a fine dining destination on the South Shore with a traditional New England dining room and the more casual Elis Pub, a private nook tucked into the restaurant. Two more owners saw the restaurant through its next 60 years, until it was finally sold in 2007 to Ark Restaurants, whose other holdings include Bryant Park Grill in New York City and Sequoia in Washington, D.C. During its long run, Durgin-Park flirted with expansion, operating satellite locations at Copley Place and Logan Airport for a time. Also there was a restaurant in NH that had trees growing through the building. I remember seconds on the house of their fabulous prime rib, my first taste of marinated mushrooms (you bet I have the recipe) and the to die for popovers. She ran the Elm Street market in Waltham with her husband who I believe got in trouble with the law. At both bars the owners, employees and regular patrons knew the two establishments were built around the same time. Farm Shops based in Waterbury, CT A Friendlys style restaurant good sandwiches and great ice cream! Besides the bar Vincent on the west side of town, this is my second favorite bar in Worcester. Food was meh, (it was toward the end) but you can not beat THE SIGN! The last one I remember was off I-80 in central PA; I would pass it on the way to Bucknell U. to visit my daughter. WORCESTER, MA A new Canal District restaurant that will replace Broth and The Hangover Pub is opening soon, according to the owners. Union Oyster House, Boston. Was so hoping someone would rescue the place or at least honor the age of the building and put an eatery that would compliment Durgins history, Weeks Dairy Bar in Laconia, New Hampshire. Wilma & Earnie Royal were such dear friends of the family. On the corner of The Butts and Angel Street, this one better described as a gin palace, but I regard it as one of the more colourful pubs lasted just about 10 years before being closed down on police orders. Many good restaurants now but the ones you mentioned plus ones mentioned in the comments brought back good memories. Worcester, MA 01604 (508) 797-1011. The No Name was one of the most important restaurants in New England history! Sandys had a location in Brockton, MA also. At the time of its closing, it was the second-oldest restaurant in Boston (behind Union Oyster House, 1826) and the fifth . Welcome to the website of the Massachusetts Society of the Sons of the American Revolution. My family loved Hills Restaurant in Hyannis, MA. Why? 35-Year-Old Massachusetts Woman Missing, Police Seek Public's Help; Worcester, MA NewsSee 5 New Properties For Sale In Worcester Area; Worcester, MA NewsMLK Day 2023: See Worcester Area Service . The Joyce Chen on the Charles River by MIT c. 1968 to 1974 MIT then put buildings there. I miss them both. John Zappala created it into a brigantine, two-masted sailing vessel with elegant dining on two levels. Because the Farriers remains timeless and not much has changed except prices and the fact that theyve given over to food which is difficult to better as pub grub goes. The Chessmen Lounge on Dwight Street in Springfield. Lekker! The breaking out of the war drove his successor, the Rev. Some may be familiar, others less so, but if you have (possibly hazy) memories of any of these establishments we would love you to email them to cp@worcesternews.co.uk. Potatoes were chopped very fine and the flavor was out of this world! Always packed, always outstanding. And the profits? Certainly iconic. How about Sandys on the bridge to the Cape, Redwood in Mendon, Coney Island in Worcester, of course Anthonys , The No Name, the Hilltop in Worcester, and the list goes on. Their pecan rolls were to die for. Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement updated 7/1/2022). The basement tavern was used by several secret groups and became known by historians as the Headquarters of the Revolution. Sablones Veal n Vintage in Bostons East End. Their Seafood Platter was stacked so high on the plate you thought it might tip over. It has my favorite fried seafood in the Cape. BEST seafood dinner in New England! My father would coach us not to even think about the salad or a potato, just go straight to the lobstah station.. We got our fill and our moneys worth. The food was fine (think burgers, tuna melts, and BLTs), but the ice cream was always the draw. Hilltop ! I think they are still at Faneuil Hall. Website closedpubs.co.uk has been logging the closures of pubs in the city and across the country. I love the layout of the different rooms- when theres live music you can enjoy it but not be in the middle of it- or be in the middle of it! Kens was THE place to go in the 60s/70s for late night fare as Boston students of that era will attest to. My grandfather, Sidney Ernest Blandford ditto colourful tales also lived here, then aged 3. Very found memories. The Dini family made that place renowned for delicious seafood and a warm welcome. And, how about the Redwing in Foxboro ! Unlike other historic bars known best for their beverages, the Union Oyster House is known for its lobsters, oyster bar, its perfectly cooked fresh seafood, and its cozy Colonial-period dining rooms. After a pause, hed smile and say Do you want a Frankfurter? There were 2 photos of him on the walls when we visited, which made both my mother and I very happy. We were stationed at Hanscom Field in the late 1960s & would drive to the Willow Pond Kitchen just for the fried clams. I think it was called The Robins Nest. The Glovers Arms, Merrivale (Powick Lane), When: About 1900. They closed ages ago However a spinoff of it opened on Post Rd in Warwick RI not too bad. Ive been to a couple of these restaurants like the Hilltop Steakhouse remember going there with my grandparents when I was little and going into the butcher shop too. My first solo car ride when I picked up.2 friends and drove to Salem. As far as now defunct chain restaurants that were always very good, Victorias Station ( all of their restaurants were built from converted Train Cars. Now with this pandemic so many more good places have closed. 2 Pleasant St, (617) 241-8142, www.warrentavern.com, BELL IN HAND, Boston, Bell in Hand, built in 1795, is Americas oldest continuously operating tavern. A 1983 newspaper advertisement for Infinity lounge. The best veal parmigiana! Thar she blows!!! Victor and Anna Charpentier purchased the farm and restaurant in 1954, and they ran it until Victor died in 1966. Many a last call at the South Pacific in Newton. We even sat next to Mark Wahlberg there one day! I also remember Valleys Steak House and the lobster specials they had. The Travel Gay Podcast. Free Play Bar Arcade 23 $$ "One of, if not the best, arcade bars I've ever been to in the East Coast." more Outdoor seating 2. Prints & Photographs Division John Margolies/Library of Congress. Located on the town line between Lexington and Waltham, Massachusetts, Chadwicks was best known for its ice cream sundaes, and most famously the BellyBuster: 20 (some say 30!) The clam shack on Route 1 was called Els, our all time favorite place for clams. I loved going in for a cup of corn chowder on a cold day. It seems to me I remember they had a punch card when they took your order, Anyone remember The Skipper right over the bridge in Fairhaven,Ma. When: 1960s Present. When I was an usherette at the Music hall/Wang center, I always took my break at the Beef N Ale really nice owner. I wish someone would bring back another restaurant of the same caliber. Baileys, both in Harvard Square and downtown, was a regular stop in my youth: grilled cheese, fish chowder, and cone-shaped scoops of ice cream in an old-style silver cup with handle. We love Brighams ice cream BUT, they did NOT invent jimmies. 82 Winter Street Worcester, MA 01604 (508) 797-1011. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. The wait staff was great. Brighams was great but you didnt give mention to Baileys in Harvard Sq! Take a pint of mild, add an earthy bunch of fun-loving blokes, stir in an atmosphere so cosy you could curl up and kip in there and mix in an all-but untouched slightly seedy flavour and serve to suit. Moynagh acknowledges that there were bars in the city prior to prohibition, but they have all since shut the doors. This was supposed to be its death knell; instead, its popularity increased. I would be bribed to bring back lobsters every trip to the buffet whether I wanted one or not, for my lobster eating competing uncles. I really miss the Negimaki! Great seafood and a good variety on the menu so everyone could find something no matter what their tastes. During warmer months, diners can sit on the inns porch fronting historic Monument Square. Anyone remember the name of the restaurant on 3A in Plymouth, Ma. Durgin-Park, a staple in Boston's Faneuil Hall since 1827, closed its doors on January 12, 2019. Old Court Irish Restaurants Bars American Restaurants (86) 8.3 Website 21 YEARS IN BUSINESS Amenities: (978) 452-0100 29 Central St Lowell, MA 01852 $$ OPEN NOW 3. A Webster Square favorite, people from all over would come to the Webster House for a hearty. At HoJos, mom always had Orange Pineapple ice-cream !! I go every year when visiting Bow Lake! I never forgot Anthonys !! www.fusionworcester.com The Palladium Excellent, my mom and her friend Marge took me there when I was expecting my first baby, a special day! For example, there is a painting of Daniel Webster, who stopped by the oyster bar almost daily to consume six plates of six oysters accompanied by a tall glass of brandy and water (that is, six glasses of brandy and 36 oysters daily). I always thot Howard Johnson had the best ice cream, especially their unbeatable Mocha Chip! Anyone remember La Picolla Venezia in the North End when it was on Salem Street? And the Wurst House in Harvard Square. Bocado Tapas Bar is a locally-owned business established in 2006. Pictured is a 1980 newspaper advertisement. This is a review for dive bars in Worcester, MA: "Wonderful Dive Bar Our waiter made the experience even better he was so welcoming and friendly. When: 1960s 1980s. Wonderful staff and so many special nights there with those spectacular views. Newsquest Media Group Ltd, Loudwater Mill, Station Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. Ever notice how many businesses, even very old well established ones, close after being sold to new owners? And Dinis on Boston Common! Other employees would ring cowbells and blow noisemakers. General George Washington stopped by for refreshments while visiting a friend in Charlestown. Muffins, of course from standard varieties like blueberry and coffee cake to unusual creations like almond tea and fruit cocktail (there were even mystery muffins for daring diners.). Duke's Place Pub 1 review Pub "Excellent" 4. East Apthorp. But management at Moynihans Pubs claims that the bar was established on March 15th, 1933. two years before Moynaghs received a liquor license. Pier 4 and their enormous Yard of Ale was a favourite of my parents when visitors came to stay. But Weylus also had a satel;lite location Weylus Sure in Brockton, MA. Catania. (Paul Revere began his famous ride here.) audience who made their feelings noisily evident, followed the next week by a band from Wales called Tom Jones and the Squires who I gather got a better reception. Courts had tremendous power to seize a farmer's property, so this was a growing concern in the years leading up to the Revolution. The grilled and buttered rolls were delicious!! Menu for Oak Barrel Tavern in Worcester, MA. Fontains with the waving chicken on the VFW Pkwy, West Roxbury. Among Brighams claims to fame was popularizing or perhaps even creating jimmies as an ice cream topping. At its early-1970s zenith, Pewter Pot Muffin Houses could be found from Harvard Square to Cape Cod, about 40 of them in all. The epitome of a dive bar, I wouldn't change a thing. Great beers on tap- but I think that the gorgeous and delicious cocktails is were they shine. Theres a barrel-load of history in The Bell and always a good pint. GREEN DRAGON, Boston The Green Dragon, founded in 1654, is the oldest bar of the Revolutionary period. Great memories. These are some highly rated dive bars in Worcester, MA: What are some dive bars with a large number of reviews in Worcester, MA? For my part, I miss all the classic diners that have been closed or moved. The menus were written in swoopy cursive. The first time I had a Lobster Out was in Dinis. Dozens of pictures of famous ball players and athletes who have spent a night or two at Moynihans are put on display around the bar. Trader Vics was another fantastic restaurant, now gone. The Weathervane in Maine. Jimmys Harborside in Boston (next door to Pier Four) and The Pillar House in Newton. If you want a sense of being one of the most historic Boston bars, go early in the day. I have a couple Old Lord Fox glasses my mother some how came home with . We went to The White Rabbit every week for dinner. A poster for a concert at Sheehan's Cafe, a popular Pleasant Street club in Northampton. Their homemade mayonnaise was to die for. Here in New England, we develop pretty strong attachments to the places that serve us what, and how, we like best and boy, do we miss them when theyre gone. My parents found the restaurant when my dad bought a slice of the Countesss Dobos Tort. A 1970 newspaper advertisement for The Viking Lounge at the Springfield Plaza. Bobby Hackett was a talented man,I remember a radio interview with him,and one of the jobs he had in a long career was setting up the franchises for The Red Coach Grill locations. There was music and some of Santas elves would bring you a box of your own crayons and coloring pages while you waited for dinner. Coney Island in Worcester is still open and now also has a hot dog concession at Polar Park, the new home of Boston Red Sox AAA affiliate, the Worcester Red Sox (formerly the Pawtucket Red Sox). Our day-long Annual Meeting each February sets the direction for the organization through an election of state officers, confirmation of our yearly calendar, and recognitions for outstanding work of the year. When the state took the land for the Walden Pond State Reservation in 1966 or 67 she was ready to sell. Ah, yes, I remember it so well. Worcester native Jack Morris has been going to Moynaghs for the past five years. I remember when The No Name was literally a shack on the waterfront with fishermen bringing their latest catch of blue fish coming in the back door. The sign is still there, though the restaurant in gone. Its claim as one of America's oldest restaurants and. Flickr/Shinya Suzuki. One of my favorite places was Kens at Copley. Really a place to go. The bar still has a reputation of attracting college kids today. After the bars closed we would go to The Egg and Eye! Being big fans of the Worcester Pubs: Then and Now books, we decided to meet up with Bob Backenforth Blandford and ask him what we have always wondered. Why? Had many special occasion dinners at Benjamins with the family. And last, because its Christmas, Filenes would have dinner with Santa which was the greatest treat of all. Ahhh, Red Wing Diner. 260 West Main St., 508-867-2345, www.salemcrossinn.com, PUBLICK HOUSE, Sturbridge When Colonel Ebenezer Crafts opened the Publick House in 1771, the inn adjacent to picturesque Sturbridge Common quickly became a popular stopover for horsemen riding the roads from Boston to New York and Providence to Springfield. In this week's blog post, research editor Kathryn Gehred explains th twitter.com/i/web/status/14693. Very excellent service there. They sure do bring back many wonderful Family Celebration Memories. A summertime tradition to visit at least once while leaving the Cape. https://www.tfrecipes.com/jordan-marsh-macaroon/. To this day, Barrows still remains a. Great Article! The Lincoln was not the name of the stand at first it was the Hypolet Roadside Stand which was her husbands name. Maybe its just as well, as I have been living out West for 47 years now. Bay State Brewery & Taproom 3 reviews Closed Now Pub "What a selection of Beers, Food, Clothing." "surprisingly good-great beer, of course" 2. Historic bars, pubs, and taverns allow you to follow in the footsteps of the Founding Fathers and enjoy some refreshment at the same time. Jimmy, the first owner, was Bostons town crier for fifty years. Got engaged there! And one more treasured spot -The English Tea Room on Newbury fantastic menu for starving students, and their sweet salad dressing was amazing! When it was not busy we could just sit up there for hours. Will definitely be coming back. People also searched for these in Worcester: What are people saying about dive bars in Worcester, MA? Truffle tots. What are some highly rated dive bars in Worcester, MA? Elishas and also the White Horse Tavern, both were in Milford NH. Worth the drive all the way from Bellingham MA just to have them for dinner, Also the Fin and Fern it was on route 101 going from Amherst to Bedford NH. The ClamBox has taken its place with my family. Baileys. Popovers !!!!! Being from California the food is quite amazing.more, This is a cool sports bar/pub in Worcester. Many times we asked for more Popovers. The Pack Horse was home to Berni Inns where in 1966 you could get a prawn cocktail starter, a handsome steak and chips and a pudding for 6 shillings and sixpence. Largest salad EVVERR! 1217 Main St., 781-749-8200, www.scarletoaktavern.com, OLD YARMOUTH INN, Yarmouthport Cape Cods oldest inn, halfway between Plymouth and Provincetown, first opened its doors to wayfarers in 1696. Berneices, Cello House, Captains Table. The counter was a famous meeting place, if you needed to see an alderman or obtain advice, that lobster pie and the diners side of Cedar Crest was well worth the wait. No, only ale would be served but what ale! They also all had their own theories as to why their bar should be considered the oldest. The elegant Red Room, which dates to 1696, is a great backdrop for an intimate dinner. Funky Murphy's 55 reviews Closed Now Grew up in Stoneham MA now in FL. Only place I have visited where you could order a whale steak. I miss Anthonys Pier 4 (popovers), Locke Ober (curried shrimp, and salads with their perfect roquefort dressing) and The English Room on Newbury St. (their signature salad dressing, warm sticky buns, and a seafood or was it crabmeat -casserole). For ice cream Browns near Nuble Light ME. The old Park Square Deli. The deli food was out of this world and if you were a people watcher late in the evening was great for that. Spent many wonderful hours hanging out with other couples in the booths upstairs. More information here. We moved and after 37 years gone, dad moved in with me in NJ for last 12 years of life. Never been to Durgin Parksigh. Old Bars in Framingham, MA About Search Results Sort: Default 1. Thanks". Ive hit them all and have such fond memories. I seem to remember that, please correct me if I am wrong. They had the best prune rolls. Small plates, big flavor: that's the secret to the success of Bocado, which is one of the best restaurants Worcester has to offer. Buzzys Roast Beef is gone and the Liberty hotel now occupies its place. Customer from the mid 60s for about 20 happy years. WORCESTER has some very popular drinking holes which have been running for years - but do you remember any of these drinking holes? It was such a treat to go there! Everything about Hilltop Steak House in Saugus, MA, was as over-the-top as its sign. The Steaming Kettle in Government Center the BEST clam chowder EVAH!!! Expect down-home pub food and reasonably-priced craft brews. The Three Judges on the border of New Haven and Woodbridge, CT. SUDBURY IS OPEN MON-THURS 4PM-9PM, FRIDAY 1130AM-10PM, SAT 1130AM-10PM, SUN 1130AM-9PM. There is still one in Woburn that I know of. When you stop by this historic Boston bar for a brew, you are following the footsteps of American history. But its nowhere near 50 feet tall; Id guess 15-20 from driving by there recently. My go to place for Jimmies and a Lime Rickey. How about the White Rabbit in Onset and Libbeys Chowder House in Bass River? scoops of ice cream, carried to the table on a silver platter by multiple busboys, who would pretend to struggle with the weight. Justwow. My dad always got finn Haddie we kids would pronounce it. Here, shoppers could not only find a wide range of clothing and items from around the world, but also be treated to fashion shows, concerts, holiday exhibits, art shows, and a bakery that soon became famous for its blueberry muffins. It was are go-to place for any occasion and my husband & I dated there for years. Catania opened his first restaurant in 1963 (belying the menus claim of famous since 1831), but 10 years later he had sold all the locations except the one in Falmouth. Hugos Cohasset. I had the Million $ burger with some of the best bacon I've ever eaten on it. KPub is now in the same building. Im from the Worcester area. It was named the Sand Bar and was associated with a miniature golf course. What about LockeOber in Boston? Great summer meal topped off with ice cream and a chocolate walnut brownie sundae! They were biggest of all. 48 Monument Square, 978-369-9200, www.concordscolonialinn.com, BARKER TAVERN, Scituate Just steps from Scituate Harbor, the Barker Tavern offers a rare combination of Colonial charm and waterfront location. I have an old New England Travel guide,1951.. The owner of the City Limitz bar on Elm Street in Westfield, Robert A. Olko, in 2001. I lived up the street as well- on spring street until I moved to NH in 1987. 87 State St. in Springfield closed in 2010. Some may be familiar, others less so, but if you have (possibly. Described in Worcester Pubs: Then and Now Vol II as the. One of our familys favorite restaurants. It's no wonder that Armsby Abbey has been given the title of Worcester's best beer bar for 13 years running. Best special occasion restaurant ever! 1. The parking lot had the best view often there would be a heron or other wildlife in the marsh when you parked. No one made/makes chicken like they did. There were a few great fun places south of Boston along Route 1. Fitchburg,MA Main Dining Room,Ye Olde Oyster Bar Worcester . It started as a hot dog stand by my grandmother,Stefania Danosky. 277 Main St., 508-347-3313, www.publickhouse.com, RED LION INN, Stockbridge The small general store opened by Silas and Anna Bingham in 1773 quickly expanded into the Red Lion Inn, a popular stagecoach stop between Boston and Albany and headquarters for the 1786 Shays Rebellion. The restored 1705 farmhouse has been a family-run restaurant since 1961. Also York Steak House!! The chocolate loving Dutch have been eating them for breakfast on toast for decades.

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