Tom Colburn / Houston Chronicle. We should go back., Local physician Stuart Weil says, My favorite place for fried chicken was Youngbloods on Main Street near Bill Williams. OPEN NOW. Originally opening on Galveston Island in 1917, Christie's Seafood Restaurant opened its first Houston location at 6703 South Main Street, near the Medical Center, in 1934. A Greek Revival house built about 1850 by Ebenezer B. Nichols, a native of Cooperstown, New York. The Carillon Center Sherlock's Baker Street Pub still stands, but it seems unlikely that much of today's bro-tastic clientele convenes there to discuss antiques, as the clientele of 1983 was. The chain Antone's pale in comparison to the original locations. . As a young student at Little Red Schoolhouse (adjacent to Westbury Square), I enjoyed many field trips to Rumpleheimers. This was a go-to restaurant for Sunday lunch after church and for special occasions., Another of Criswells favorites was Heberts Ritz in what is now known as Midtown. An article in the trade journal Restaurant Hospitality noted that while more women had become bartenders, chefs, and managers by end of the decade, For women, the American foodservice industry is still rife with barriers. In the kitchen, women tended to be confined to pastry and pantry. Band member Billy Gibbons became a loyal customer of the restaurant. can't remember the name seems like it started with a W. We have Weinerschitzel in Bryan/College Station, I ate there the day before yesterday. Maxim's never modernized its dcor or menu, and it never found a younger audience. I've always thought of it as a poor man's jack in the Box. Excellent dancing music and d.j Great atmosphere. It was off I-10, on the south side.. 18 Houston Restaurants Serving Up the Finest Fried Chicken. 747 lounge- telegraph rd./ taylor. Company representatives did not return calls. And, by the way, so were his ice cream shops. Street cleaner takes break to watch woman cross street. I think it lasted into the 90s. on Bellaire -- don't think they lasted too long. Pair them with a heaping plate of nachos and a Ninfarita for Tex-Mex gold. It was known for its burgers, hot dogs, and milkshakes. Pittsburgh Rare: A Culinary History of the Steel City - Serious Eats Bryan's 797. The '80s are back at Hungry Like the Wolf, Houston's only '80s themed diner and bar. . African-American tea rooms Romantic dinners Flaming swords Theme restaurants: castles Know thy customer Menue [sic] mistakes Waiter, telephone please! Conference-ing Top posts in2010 Variations on the wordrestaurant Famous in its day: BuschsGrove Between courses: a Thanksgivingtoast Basic fare: Frenchfries Linens and things partII Linens and things partI Menu art Dining in shadows Spotlight on NYCrestaurants Laddition: on tipping Taste of a decade: 1870srestaurants He-man menus That glass ofwater Famous in its day: TonyFausts Theme restaurants: prisons Laddition: French on the menu, dratit Anatomy of a restaurateur: RomanyMarie Between courses: onlyone? Does anyone remember this one: a BBQ place on Old Galveston Rd near the South Loop, just a little shack between the road and the railroad tracks. See all (64) When the first fancy restaurant in Houston opened at the corner of Lamar and Milam in 1949, no one thought it odd that owner Camille Bermann had swiped the name from the famous restaurant in Paris. I can recall celebrating many birthdays at Bud Bigelows as a teenager, feasting on a rib eye steak with a baked potato and the famed fudge brownie pie with vanilla ice cream. Those guys were always tuned in to the trendier places in town. Pizza Hut No. I also remember Alfie's Fish & Chips, & H. Salt Fish & Chips. Other objections were their alleged boyfriend problems and lack of tableside skills such as meat carving and salad making. July 1980- Fifth Ward, Houston Community leaders hope that stimulating the economy of the Fifth Ward will enable residents to improve deteriorating dwellings, such as these in the heart of the neighborhood. Cirque du Soleil Presents KOOZA under the Big Top, The Riot presents Friday Night Comedy Showcase. We had some of the best music in the country, and some really rad places to hang out with our friends. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. Nothing fancy, but some of the best recipes from Mrs. J.B. Dowd, who owned the original Green Parrot in Kansas City. Ceilings on display The Automat goescountry Maitre ds Added attractions: cocktaillounges Lunching at the drugstore Lunch in a bus station,maybe Suffrage tea & lunchrooms Image gallery: have aseat! I'm pretty sure there's a Gatti's at the corner of University and Greenbriar across from the southwest corner of the Rice campus. 17 Failed Fast Food Restaurants From the 1980s - Eat This Not That Despite an off-and-on economy, the 1980s was a decade in which Americans ate out more often than ever before. Michelle Iracheta is a digital reporter in Houston. January 1980: Houston's "Luv Ya Blue" Oilers fans turn out in full force at the Astrodome to welcome the team back from Pittsburgh and express their sentiments about the Oilers' 27-13 loss. hopefully they'll open more raising cane's here, had it in new orleans and those are some good, fast tenders. Mama Ninfa, and it was here that tacos al carbon fajita meat in warm flour tortillas with pico de gallo, guacamole and queso were put on the map. Between courses: mysteryfood Ode to franchises ofyesteryear Chuck wagon-ing Taste of a decade: 1940srestaurants Just cause it looks bad doesnt mean itsgood The other Delmonicos Between courses: Beard at LuckyPierres Basic fare: spaghetti Famous in its day: TheMaramor Between courses: wheres mybutter? Just north of 610 South was Looks Sirloin Inn, owned by Sonny Look. Vaness Vajdos, left; Mary Cullen, center, and Laurie Pipenur, right, will try to challenge Donna Burge's Texas record for the marathon. What Did Fast Food Restaurants Look Like in the 80s? - About the 80s We wish you all the best on your future culinary endeavors. Thank you for making Chowhound a vibrant and passionate community of food trailblazers for 25 years. 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. -Kapan's on South Main at Kirby (where the Eckerd's is now), our usual Sunday after church lunch place - good steaks and seafood, and those excellent crab ball appetizers that the guy in the white suit used to bring around to all the tables -Angelo's, another long gone seafood restuarant If you were there, you'll recall some of them. Pickets went up at seven Houston area plants in a nationwide strike. LOL! Longtime Houston Chronicle food editor Ann Criswell says, Ye Olde College Inn was the first restaurant in the United States to serve baked potatoes with all the toppings. (His other location, Looks Sirloin House, was located on Westheimer where The Palm Restaurant stands today.). Restaurant From 1970', 1980's (Houston, San Antonio: house, restaurants We have Gatti Town in Bryan College Station. They talked-up every dish, which in reality sometimes we found lacking. The Stella Link location was a gourmet food store in the front, with a counter and full-service restaurant in the back. Pizzitolas has been firing up their brick barbecue pit for more than 80 years, and its the only one of its kind allowed inside the city limits. Man that place was hoppin! Disadvantaged locals ate for free and left, like a community service. Black men, who formed the basic waiter corps of the 19th century, largely disappeared from restaurant dining rooms and kitchens, replaced by immigrants, white college students, and white women. Menu Memories | The Buzz Magazines Century Development Corp, will build the new project. Mary Lee Donuts still exists, there is one on San Felipe near the Amegy Bank building. 1987 With new laws holding restaurants responsible for customers who cause drunk driving injuries, rising numbers of liability lawsuits against restaurants, and ballooning insurance premiums, American Express promises protection to restaurants that accept its charge card. L'eggs/YWCA Race - Houston, Texas. The menu recounted Leo's adventures as a revolutionary. The Molina family has been running Molinas Cantina for three generations, and the warmth of family can still be felt when dining there today. From iconic burgers to killer Tex-Mex, these longstanding restaurants have stuck around for a reason. Po boys remain on the menu, but the fried chicken is a famous (and Beyonce-approved) dish. Buzz reader Randy Jennings wrote, "I miss the Strawberry Patch on Westheimer where Pappas Steakhouse is now. Find authentic Cajun eats here including po-boys served traditionally on French baguette, special muffulettas, and 100% Acadiana rice field pond-raised, purged crawfish when in season. Hardee's is gross. Austin restaurants, Lost Austin, Historic Austin Restaurants, Melanie Haupt, Les Amis, Slacker, Captain Quackenbush's, Quack's, Sound Exchange, Le Fun, Einstein's, the Drag, Art Silver, Mad Dog. The sidewalks are always busy, but during the lunch hour they fill up with downtown workers. Meet the Astros prospect tearing up Spring Training, Mayor: HISD has two optionsclose school or be taken over, To get these special tacos, drive out to the Houston Ship Channel, Report: Houston ranked No. $26.25. Historic Houston Restaurants - Historic Houston - HAIF - Houston's Candy canes adorned the counter, and wrought-iron tables held many birthday parties. And I just remembered, Neil's Ice Cream in the 80s. Houston Grand Opera. Attached are photos when my brother visited some years ago Ithink in 2007and him with my father in front of Cardet's Cafe in the 70's. The restaurant, located in an old house with a tree-shaded patio, has also become known for its extensive craft beer menu. Houston Gamblers formed (what a joke) 9. A) Tony Vallone B) Sonny Look C) Bud Bigelow 5. The Alfie's on Fondren between SW Frwy & Bellaire lasted the longest to my knowledge. I look forward to hearing your tales. | michelle.iracheta@chron.com, Photos show Houston life as the 1980s began, Willie Nelson pays lovely tribute to another country legend, Rare photos show 2 ocelots crossing South Texas road, Astros GM Dana Brown has more praise team's top prospect, This is what Houston looks like from space. Some went in search of work in the '70s and '80s; others, like myself and many of my friends, departed for greener pastures . 28 Feb 2023 07:37:38 Maxim's was named the "Restaurant of the Century" by Texas Monthly in the magazine's 1999 "Best of the Century" issue. Vice President George and wife Barbara Bush wave at crowd. See our, By submitting your email, you agree to our, 16 Classic Restaurants Every Houstonian Should Visit at Least Once, Sign up for the 1982 Having introduced nouvelle cuisine at Ma Maison in Los Angeles, Chef Wolfgang Puck presents California cuisine to patrons of his new chic-casual Sunset Strip restaurant, Spago. Furrs!! Late 1980s Houston Texas, Downtown, Traffic - YouTube A sketch of the planned 71-story Allied Bank Plaza building is superimposed on the downtown skyline. Free shipping for many products! Houston's only '80s themed diner and bar 'Hungry Like the - KPRC October 1980-Dr. Ernest Pevny, an anesthesiologist at Pasadena General Hospital, puts the finishing touches on a painting of the downtown Houston skyline. Gone but not forgotten: 25 years of city memories - Houston Business Had a great Chicken Tchopitoulas and the best cornbread muffins I've ever had in a restaurant. Another staple is the Chicken Isabella. I don't think we ever had a Carl's Jr. but I do remember when I lived in El Paso we got "KTLA" (for free) and I'd watch the Carl Jr. Ads (if its not in your face, it doesn't belong on your sandwich) -I think that was the ad. What Houston restaurateur often loaned diners his own sports coat to meet the dress code at his steakhouse? It's a credit union now. (Before McDonalds) Road trip restaurant-ing Menu vs. bill offare Odd restaurant buildings: Big TreeInn The three-martini lunch Restaurant-ing in Metropolis Image gallery: dinner onboard The case of the mysterious chiliparlor Taste of a decade: 1970srestaurants Picky eaters: Helen andWarren Hot chocolate atBarrs Name trouble: Sambos Eat and getgas The fifteen minutes ofRabelais Image gallery: shacks, huts, andshanties What would a nickelbuy? Taste of a decade: restaurants,1810-1820 Between courses: nutburgers &orangeade Subtle savories at NucleusNuance Between courses: keep out ofrestaurants The Automat, an East Coastoasis Good eaters: JamesBeard Basic fare: waffles Anatomy of a restaurant family: theDownings Taste of a decade: 1950srestaurants Basic fare: pizza Building a tea roomempire A black man walked into a restaurant and Who hasnt heard of Maxims inParis? Restaurant groups proliferated, ranging from those that owned a dozen or fewer restaurants in one city to groups controlling hundreds of franchises throughout a region. Cover Band from Dallas, TX (224 miles from Houston, TX) The JUKEBOX HEROES are a Top 40 cover band based out of Dallas, serving Dallas/FW, Texas, LA, OK, and Arkansas. April 1980 - This truck was going under a railroad pass on Houston Street near Center Street on Friday when its load of empty packing crates suddenly shifted and fell off. September 1980-Heritage house moved in Houston, Texas. The Big Easy. (though some I cant remember their names). Classic Restaurant Chains: Where Are They Now? | Kiplinger Ninfas may have a location in Uptown today, but the original concept (as its name suggests) began on Navigation by Ninfa Laurenzo, a.k.a. 1989 The largest ever bias lawsuit involving a restaurant chain is filed against the 1,500-unit Shoneys and its head Ray Danner. An added treat was having our family photo taken by the restaurant photographer after we had finished our meal. Owner Walter Bopp was a longtime Tucson businessmen. When autocomplete results are available use up and down arrows to review and enter to select. It was Mexican fast food and I remember a salsa bar or something it was quaint with good food. Houston's 16 Most Iconic Restaurants - Eater Houston In 1993, the restaurant moved to 77 Harvard Street, after the landlord of the Shepherd location tripled the rent. Anyone remember Zuider Zee? The James Coney Island downtown location was a popular lunch spot. Back in December, the fast-food chain revealed its most popular menu items of 2021 and waffle fries once again reigned supreme. It was an A shaped building and you'd drive through between the legs of the A. To be seated at a table by 6.30pm seemed to be the norm. Mac Gregor House Restaurant, 5100 Old Spanish Trail, Houston, Texas. Chaucers an Arts Museum area bar on Bissonett and Montrose in the basement of the old Plaza Hotel. While it might seem hard to believe, South Main Street in the Reliant Stadium area was once home to some of Houstons most popular dining establishments. I remember that Gatti's near A&M. With dinner for two easily totaling $100 [about $228 now], they learn it often means higher prices too. Old maps of Houston They closed the Gatti's near A&M many years ago, then they opened a big one in Bryan, about 13 years later they closed that one and opened a new one in College Station. Shampu. January 1980:Some celebrated the coming of 1980 with food and drink while others prayed that it would be a year of peace and serenity. Here are some i remember. Maxim's After learning every aspect of the business, Alfred Kahn later opened his first location of Alfreds Delicatessen in 1948 at 2408 Rice Boulevard in Rice Village. A friend of mine got clobbered. Wop salad? Houston had Bo Jangles for a while and they left quickly. I enjoyed watching the weather and traffic and news. Powered by Invision Community. A glimpse through the rare images below will remind you that as with everything in the city, the scene is constantly changing. Or you may post as a guest. Historical menu collection - Archives West - Orbis Cascade Closed now : See all hours. Burgers are a menu mainstay, with versions that include the Original Diamond Jim Brady or the Charlie Brown. Pizza with Duck Sausage wins quick stardom. Swingin at MaxwellsPlum Happy holidays, eatwell Department store restaurants: MarshallFields Anatomy of a restaurateur: DonDickerman Taste of a decade: 1860srestaurants The saga of Alicesrestaurants The brotherhood of the beefsteakdungeon Famous in its day:Maillards Lets do brunch ornot? The Mandola family name is a household one when it comes to Houston dining, in part thanks to the consistently fresh and tasty eats at Ragin Cajun, which has stood at its original location for almost 50 years under the direction of Luke Mandola Sr. and his son Dominic. A crowd of more than 55,000 filled the Dome with cheers and choruses of the Oiler Fight Song. Nelsons favorite dining memory is from Elliotts Steakhouse in the Medical Center. Even though it's only been gone a short time, I miss the original Antone's on Taft. The patio features a lush garden with a picturesque waterfall. These include O'Charley's, Ninety Nine Restaurant and Pub, Village Inn and Bakers Square. As Europeans (albeit British) this seemed ridiculously early8pm to 9pm was what we would have expected. He was home watching the children. (which we'd get Voyager at 11:30 AM on a Saturday). Comfort plates include the St. Louis-style barbecue ribs, chicken fried steak with gravy, and stacked barbecue sandwiches. Losers included coffee shops, Cantonese Chinese and red-checkered Italian restaurants, and even sanctums of haute French cuisine. The 24 Best Restaurants in Houston - Cond Nast Traveler The Stables Steak House at 7325 S. Main was sold to a investment. Paralleling the growth of the food elite were chefs who became famous as they gave interviews, dashed off cookbooks, and demonstrated cooking techniques on the dais and the small screen. Mountain time zone production and airing shows out there is weird out there. Much of Market Square destroyed 7. Rare images of NYC nightclubs from the 1980s and '90s - amNewYork I've always been a faithful Shipleys man, so I never ate there, but it always looked appetizing as a kid. (Photo: Houston: Then and Now William Dylan Powell), One of Princes Drive-In Restaurant locations was in the 5200 block of Bellaire Blvd. ALSO Arthur Treacher's Fish & Chips. Are ticket costs pricing Houston Astros fans out of Opening Day? These photos, from the early '80s into the late '90s, give . 17 Excellent Dining Options For Christmas Eve and Day in Houston, Where to Find the Best Comfort Food Dishes in Houston. . State game warden David Shelton said the shooting of an alligator, an endangered species, is a federal offense. 1985 Even as restaurant patrons in much of the country search out new restaurants and cuisines, Southerners remain loyal to cafeterias, with five major chains operating from 84 to 149 units each. It doesn't matter what your party or lounge lizard scene . Additional photographs and information about the book can be found at www.bellairebook.com. I know it was in a mall, just can't remember which one). You had to know where it was. Houston Nightspots 1980-1986 What about H Salt fish and chips? Cinco De Mayo on Holzworth (It burned down to the ground). Martini Bar and Cigar. Many luxury restaurants rejected them as waitstaff in the belief that patrons attributed higher status to male servers. He was supposed to open another shop, but he never got around to it, I guess. We were youngish professionals with two kids, so were they. Top 9 Houston Restaurant Closings of the Decade Hyatt Regency Houston 1200 Louisiana St, Houston, TX 77002-5209 +1 713-375-4775 Website. Clip ref GW76Late 1. Good eaters: AndyWarhol Birth of the themerestaurant Restaurant-ing with royalty Righting civil wrongs inrestaurants Theme restaurants: barns Men only Taste of a decade: restaurants,1900-1910 Celebrating restaurant cuisine Decor: glass ceilings Between courses: dont sniff thefood In the kitchen with Mme Early: black women inrestaurants Burger bloat On the menu for2010 Christmas feasting Todays specials: books onrestaurants With haute cuisine for all:Longchamps Restaurant-ing on Thanksgiving High-volume restaurants: Smith &McNells Anatomy of a restaurateur: DarioToffenetti Between courses: rate thismenu You want cheese withthat? Over the years, Ive had a lot of traffic coming to read my article called A Look Back at Gilleys 1980.. Then they opened, served burgers & beans, at least that's what we ate the ONE time we went. 1970 Press Photo Looking down on Home Builders expo at Astrohall in Houston Tea Cup dining restaurant ware Green/White For Sale Vintage 1980\'s Houston Foods Co. I don't remember what happened but shortly after he sold them, they all closed. Ham & eggs by any othername Good eaters: JosephineHull Name trouble: AuntJemimas Reflections on a name:Plantation Dining on aroof Restaurant-ing on wheels Dinner to go Drive-up windows Dining during an epidemic: SanFrancisco Good eaters: bohemians Dining during anepidemic Fish on Fridays Image gallery: breadedthings Lunching in alaboratory Women drinking inrestaurants The puzzling St. Paulsandwich New Years Eve at the LatinQuarter Chinese for Christmas Turkeyburgers Themes: bordellos Finds of theday Early bird specials Franchising: Heap BigBeef Bostons automats Coffee and cakesaloons Women chefs notwanted Entree from side dish to maindish Anatomy of a restaurateur: Woo YeeSing Lobster stew at the WhiteRabbit Restaurants in the family: DorisDay Almost like flying Eye appeal Writing food memoirs Anatomy of a restaurateur: RubyFoo Soul food restaurants Effects of war onrestaurant-ing Behind the scenes at theSplendide Take your Valentine todinner Lunching at the dimestore Square meals Tea rooms forstudents Christmas dinner in thedesert Green Book restaurants Dirty by design Clown themes Basic fare: meat &potatoes Dining with Chiang Yee inBoston Slumming Picturing restaurant food Find of the day: the Double R CoffeeHouse Delicatessing at theDelirama Restaurant design anddecoration Dining on adime Anatomy of a restaurateur: GeorgeRector Catering Dining in agarden Sawdust on thefloor Learning to eat (inrestaurants) Childrens menus Taste of a decade: the1830s Check your hat How Americans learned totip Image gallery: eating in ahat The up-and-down life of a restaurantowner Dressing the femaleserver The Lunch Box, amemoir Crazy for crepes Famous in its day: ThePyramid Dining & wining on New YearsEve High-volume restaurants: Hilltop SteakHouse Famous in its day: the PublicNatatorium Turkey on themenu Getting closer to yourfood Between courses: secretrecipes Find of the day: Aladdin Studio TiffinRoom Americans in Paris: The ChineseUmbrella No smoking!
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