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La Chaumiere was also well known for its coq au vin and scallops Normandie. Both the service and the food were beyond excellent. 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". Remember, I said reasonably.. The restaurant's entire menu celebrates the island's food, culture, and chefs. 181 Bathurst St., 416-364-9320, 416snackbar.com. It was like dining in a beautiful forest. We recommended to our school PTA to have a dinner meeting there. 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. Whether you went for the jukeboxes stationed in every booth, or the greasy diner classics and deluxe desserts (a.k.a. New Orleans Seafood & Steakhouse 334 reviews Closed today Steakhouse, Cajun & Creole $$ - $$$ Menu "The Cajun Calamari were made to perfection and very tender." Also was Western Sizzlin Sizzler Red Lobster was starting to come into it's own There were 2 UK fish & chips houses that we. 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. That Toronto is gone. I remember it well, but was never inside it. Noticing the geography of your prefered restaurants, Im sure you must remember mine. 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. 14 Places. Recent publication entitled Torontos Theatres and the Golden Age of the Silver Screen, by the author of this blog. We had fish n chips too, although I dont remember the name of the shop. I remember such a restaurant located on the East side of Yonge Street, just north of Summerhill Station. Which surprises me as it was a wonderfully bizarre experience. 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. Airport area, one of the hotels that is no longer there had the most romantic room and served the best Dover sole.had romantic banquets. Our pizza joint was Salernos, occasionally wed win vouchers to dine at Peppios (where the Sign of the Steer was). A very interesting trip down memory laneso many of the spots that I had long forgotten about. I started going to Switzers on Spadina in 1955. Member Bio Joined Mar 14, 2008 Messages 1,656 Reaction score 1,524. Another favourite of many Torontonians was the Georgian Room on the 9th floor of the old Eatons store at Queen and Yonge Street. I remember having a birthday lunch at the Sussex Centre location in Mississauga and ordering the enormous "Kitchen Sink" sundae. It opened in 1976 in an old house, and remained until 1984. That was the original Underground Railroad. In the 1950s, high schools did not provide texts. By the early sixties, it was gone. As a former resident of Toronto I remember these restaurants with fond memories. Perhaps one of the most famous of Toronto dining places was Eds Warehouse, at 266 King Street West. Here are just a proposal for a correction, and a recollection of my own. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Joso's. Known for its curvaceous statuary, Joso's is Toronto's most famous Dalmatian restaurant. Always lots of men in suits lol. 1 of 4. As a young boy, we would see movies at the Willow Theatre on Yonge Street, between Sheppard and Finch. Dinner on our first night. 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. It opened in 1963, and for the next decade was one of the citys most popular dining establishments. The one on St Clair was open all night. Fentons was at 6 Gloucester, a few doors east of Yonge Street. I fondly remember the Florentine Court on Church street. The stronghold of McDonald's, Pizza Hut , Burger King, and other giants of the '80s made the competition stiff. The publication explores 50 of Torontos old theatres and contains over 80 archival photographs of the facades, marquees and interiors of the theatres. We won't fault you for getting misty-eyed over these failed fast-food chain restaurants from the 1980s. Le Select just came to mind. 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? He was a very smart businessman as well as a big-hearted individual. Thanks for the memories! Sure would like to know who you are. And yeah, the Beggars Banquet Music Festivals. IMO the best steakhouse in the city in its day. When I prepared the recipe, I substituted large shrimp. Great memories. 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. Those who were there lovingly explore its lasting legacy. Read more See all (124) Ratings and reviews 4.5 641 He knew the chain from Montreal and was watching for my expression when they didnt bring cutlery. I remember cabbage rolls, meatballs with rice, beef stew & baklava for dessert. I also remember the Tivoli on Yonge south of Gerrard on the east side. The menu is ever-evolving, but memorable mouthfuls include pleasure-pocket taleggio cheese, grape, and onion agnolotti; and delicate hamachi topped with xo sauce, tomato consomme, and creme . 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. The restaurant was very successful and a great meeting spot for Danish Xpats. 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. Reading the message involving Prime Restaurant was pleasantly surprising. Yonge St east side next to the cut rate jewelry store Lindys Steak House somewhere you could get a steak with 1200 pees and yesterdays roll and the waiters always wore a tie. Any good substitutes? When we arrived, we discovered that a tie and jacket were indeed mandatory, as it was Eds Warehouse on King Street. - also score high on the nostalgic food-o-meter, primary thanks to their yummy deep fried ice cream, piping hot plates and cheap margaritas. we practically ordered 80 % of the menu and were too full." more Outdoor seating Delivery Takeout 2. Bring your appetite so you can sample culinary experiences for every taste and graze on boundless options . Review. It was real nice. I met my first husband there. The Swiss Chalet at 362 Yonge Street. Mary Johns, I think was on Elizabeth St. around Gerrard. Notable acts include: Teenage Head, Black Flag, and Bauhaus. Eds restaurants on King Street in 1981. The complimentary salad had a tangy garlic dressing. a wonderful cafeteria as welltoasted danish, chicken pot pies.ate lunch there most days when working for Simpsons circa 1962/1964.good old days! And yes, they were licensed which was odd for the type of restaurant at the time. When I asked for something not on the menu, it was no problem. Today, I possess fond memories of this fine dining establishment. 24. I still remember the wood decor with coloured glass Tiffany lamps that hung over every table. For the past four years I have been scanning an archive of this material, and posting it online. Lichee Garden. ), pastries, sandwiches and coffee. Of course, there a Chinese restaurant at the mall before Pearl took over (Yenching). We visited the restaurant after it relocated to Dundas Street West, opposite the Art Gallery (AGO), but it was not the same. A reader wrote in an asked for the recipe of a shrimp dish named Les Scampis Amoureux (Shrimp in Love). South on Bay, down some steps, dark, red banquettes. 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. My Grandmother waitressed there for decades, in the 60s a special treat was to head down from the burbs (Scarberia, Vic. Frank Vetere's menu also included mouth-watering Italian sandwiches, burgers, pasta and an all-you-can-eat salad bar. 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. Old school style and service, updated with the freshest local ingredients, no MSG and Zero Trans Fats. Anyone remember any Macedonian owned restaurants in 1945? Front Street and either Bay or Yonge that had a club with live entertainment. I am sure I saw and heard Moe Koffman on one of my visits. 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. I just walked by the old Tom Jones Steakhouse building just east of Yonge on Colborne St. It had one of the first salad bars in TO. Puppy Palace teen hangout on north Bathurst St. This is a photo of the menu at LHardys that I have kept all these years. Its atmosphere was utterly awesome. There was a Chinese Restaurant, closeby, called Spring Garden. In the seventies I remember the Constantinople on Queen Street West of Parliament. I believe Simpsons main restaurant was called the Arcadian Court, not Arcadian Room, at least for some period of time during its existence. TOPS restaurant at the corner of Dundas and Yonge, I remember the TOPS restaurant on Yonge, spent many a late night in a booth there, people-watching with some friends. Pleasant??? Id completely forgotten about the Spaghetti Cellar at Frans but I used to go, must have been on weekends, with my friend Karen for an all you can eat special they had. The Restaurant Boasts Of Its Food And Location. Charles (waiter) had a fabulous memory. Not much of a happy ending for that "celebration". The northern half of the semi-detached house was occupied by another well-known restaurantQuenelles. Sassafraz and Hemingways are still operating on Cumberland St. I have lived across Canada but was able to travel throughout the year so always was able to get my corned beef. Anyone remember Zumburger? However, it was still demolished, though its facade was re-assembled inside the Northern Ontario Building. Chi Chi's Mexican restaurants - catchphrase "A celebration of food!" Does anyone remember a restaurant called Le Mascaron at First Canadian Place? The dessert was spumoni ice cream. And I recall a place called the Muddy York. Only went there a couple of times while I was on delivery. Nothing fancy but I remember great cabbage rolls & chicken stew there in the seventies. My wife and I often had a special dinner at the Balkan on Elm Street, just west of Yonge. I believe that the coupon had a value of $20, and it covered the entire cost of the meal. One note is that Carmans has reopened. Mothers Pizza, looked like an antique store, 20s or 30s decor. I was told that one of the oldest was the Geneva Restaurant on the north side of Queen Street East. NW corner of Yonge and Bloor, and IIRC there was another on Bloor near Spadina. I remember my father saying that it had a bad reputation as a gang hangout. As well as the Old Fish Market there was also the Market Grill on Church St. Almost every night after homework was done we could be found there. A throwback to another time and era. My hangout restaurant was the Boardwalk, a typical Canadian style diner, run by a family from Macedonia. The majority of their remaining locations were unceremoniously gobbled up by Outback Steakhouse, with nary a drop of salsa left behind. This legendary Richmond Street West spot introduced Toronto to house music in the 80s. Another popular restaurant was the Three Small Rooms in the Windsor Arms Hotel. 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.. Do you know if it was open in 1945? Share. 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! More recently, I really miss Lee Gardens on Spadina! The Old Fish Market at 12 Market Street, near the St. Lawrence Market, was another of my favourite places for seafood, though it certainly was not in the class the Mermaid. " 20/06/2020 " Fabulous ice cream and gelato. Diners were invited to visit the kitchen, examine the dishes, and point to the ones that they wished to be served. Regardless, this historic tavern is a reliable spot for beers and pub grub, imbued with Toronto history. See more ideas about memories, restaurant, howard johnson's. In the background is the Coronet (Savoy) Theatre. I believe they were licensed so you could order a fine wine or beer with Brought back wonderful memories of the anniversary trips my wife and I took to Toronto from 1974 to early 2000s. Charles took all 14 orders & I am sure that Charles heard the school principal state Does he know what he is doing? 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. Oct. 9, 1981 - King St W - "Ed's Warehouse" restaurant - outside. Originally part of the Pillsbury Corp., the restaurant was founded in 1976. It was surreal, could have been designed by Dali himself. I was only about 28 or 29 at the time. a combination of bankruptcy and a fatal hepatitis A outbreak traced back to green onions served at one of their Pittsburgh restaurants. It was very similar to the KFC of today. Join the conversation They sure did a land-office business of fishn chips both eat-in and take-out on Friday evenings! . I think it is still there. Another fondly remembered chain also owned by Foodex Inc. of Toronto was Ponderosa. As in big fat Lardys? . It contained three dining roomsthe Bali Hai Room (Polynesian), the Dickens English Inn (roast beef) and Caesars Room (Italian). These restaurants were favourites when we visited Loews Uptown or the Town Cinema Theatre on Bloor Street East. When I was a boy in the 1940s, my family did not visit restaurants as my parents considered them too expensive. It was located in the southern half of a 19th century semi-detached house, which was on the west side of Church Street, a short distance south of Bloor Street East. That's what Bennigan's, an Irish-themed bar and grill, offered in the 1980s. Ive enjoyed a meal or three in many of these restaurants. When I commenced working full time, in the 1960s, I had a few more dollars to spend. La Maquette. You just picked everything up in your fingers. Eds restaurants and the Royal Alex were the impetus that started the gentrification of King Street West. Yes the music was fabulous as was the atmosphere. Another place I loved was Leslie's Bakery, which was on Steeles. I remember the first time I went there with a friend. My grandfather and his brothers owned a restaurant in the 1950s at Yonge and Adelaide, The Manor Grill. I doyes it was very posh. Contact me via the following: You must log in or register to post here. Your list is amazing. My mom Named after the ranch in TV's long running oater Bonanza, Ponderosa offered up affordable chopped steak, baked potatoes, all-you-can-eat salad bar, coconut cream pie and mushroom gravy smothered fries. They served their regular fare downstairs on the street floor. Its two owners (and chefs) once cooked for the royal court in Madrid. Your still missing a few, when I had money Bigliardis on Church. 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). The Black Bull Tavern also crowns itself as Toronto's oldest bar, dating back to 1833. #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. Also a haunt of people performing @ OKeefe Centre. Nonetheless the industry fought a proposed increase in the federal minimum wage from $2.30 to $3.00 an hour. Thank you very much for contacting me. We bought our own, sometimes saving money by purchasing second-hand books. The closest I have come to getting the same flavor and texture is with a chain in Detroit. It was very posh ! Though shunned by the food elite, corporate chain . Or the owners name? Toronto Archives, F1526, fl0067, item 17 . The feature that I remember the most was the hors-doeuvres cart, which contained at least twenty appetizers, including escargot (heavy with garlic), trays of stuffed olives, stuffed mushrooms, wine-marinated anchovies, pureed cottage cheese with cognac and scallions, and quenelles of shrimp. Hi there, I DO remember The TRAC very well. This steak House is still in business. The only food that was prepared outside our home was a take-out order of fish and chips from Oakwood Fish and Chips, located on Oakwood Avenue, north of Rogers Road. 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. In the 1990s, it was a jazz bar frequented by celebs including Tony Bennett and Eartha Kitt, owned by matre d' to the stars, Louis Janetta. As I recall it was not a large establishment, but the cuisine was delectable! 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. Also, in the West end tucked away in a very confusing triangle of Dundas, Bloor St and Kipling was Millers Country Fair. I wonder if someone out there can help me with a memory I have. Remember most of the restaurants mentioned but we loved a little restaurant called Pot au Feu.it was on a street near University Ave and was in the basement. The Viennese dinner special was very good, especially the mild curry sauce for the rice or weiner schnitzel. There was a second location on the east side of Yonge south of Charles. Check their menu, reviews & rating, photos, price, location, cuisine, offers, and more. In my eyes, the buffet was lobster-lobster-lobster. By now I am certain that you have guessed that I LOVE lobster. Having said that, they did offer some higher end items on their menu that I understand were very acceptable, which may have warranted the sale of beer and wine. The meal consisted of thick juicy slices of tender roast beef, mashed potatoes, green peas, and Yorkshire pudding. On its the south facade, there was a green neon sign that created the outline of a steer. Also, the deserts on display were always a sight to behold. What was your maiden name or your fathers name who worked there? Known as the best Jamaican restaurant in Toronto, Chubby's Jamaican Kitchen serves traditional Caribbean cuisine with healthy culinary twists. Arcadian Court in Simpson's Doug Taylor, Toronto history historic Toronto Queen Street West tayloronhistory.com Toronto's restaurant of the past. 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. " 16/05/2020 Cuisines: Canadian Reliable Halibut & Chips #1,836 of 6,034 Restaurants in Toronto 40 reviews 954 Queen St E 0.2 km from Queen Street Chips in a cup Brings back so many memories! The Ports of Call also had two bars the Singapore Bar (Asian) and the Batton Rouge Bar (French), the latter featuring dancing. Rumours circulated that members of the mafia had been turned away at the door, and had put out a hit on the place. The tables had candles in bottles dripping with years of wax. Its intimate atmosphere and excellent food were delightful. 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). I still have the menu today. Add to Favorites 1980's Toronto Blue Jays Sticker Collection Starliner Permanent Stickers Collectible . So many great memories in the article and all these wonderful comments. I was wondering if anyone else would remember Malloneys. 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. 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. It did not last long under the new management. 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. By the 2000s, Chi Chi's fell apart thanks to a combination of bankruptcy and a fatal hepatitis A outbreak traced back to green onions served at one of their Pittsburgh restaurants. JavaScript is disabled. La Scala on the southeast corner of Bay and Charles was great Italian food; it was frequented by the Ontario Cabinet of Bill Davis. floor of the TD building. We ordered a very expensive bottle of white wineLoved the place. 1 review Deli. He explained that they required the dress code to prevent vagrants from across the street at the railroad yards from entering the establishment. My grandad was the bartender and my mother the cashier. I cannot recall the prices but I think it was reasonably priced when compared to similar restaurants downtown. Joes and Moes Eglinton west of Bathurst Our children liked to say that we were married at KFC. However, it has only been called The Black Bull since the 1970s, prior to which, it was called Clifton House. The other Frans on College (which is still there) had the Spaghetti Cellar downstairs and it was nice too. It was eventually re-floated and towed to Cleveland, where it became a seafood restaurant for that city. Toronto Then and Now, published by Pavilion Press (London England) explores 75 of the citys historic buildings. After attending the theatre, we visited Bassels where we usually ordered coffee and pie with whipped cream, or if we went to Bassels in the evening, before the theatre, we had a western sandwich and fries. 16 Places . Husband & wife moved and still operate a fine restaurant in the Gattineau area. Club: Boa Caf, 25 Bellair Years in operation: 1989-1998 History : This is a tale of two interconnected yet vastly different Toronto venues, each influential in its own way. It was another enterprise of Harry Barbarian, who owned the famous steak house on Elm Street. Frank Vetere Pizzeria. 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. Anyone remember The Barclay Hotel- dinner club in the late 50s and 60s. During my high school years in the 1950s, I often visited local restaurants for a coffee and a slice or pie. The City's most internationally acclaimed restaurant, Don Alfonso 1890 Toronto has been awarded a Michelin Star in the inaugural Michelin Guide - Toronto 2022. For my family, we pigged-out on the lobster, with a few slices of roast beef to break the monotony. It was on the second floor, with a steep staircase leading to the dining room. When my wife requested a special dessert because of a medical condition, no problem. The city was big but still had a small town vibe. 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? Images are not to be reprinted, reposted or used for any purposes whatsoever outside of the Urban Toronto forum without my express consent. But my favourite was Truffles, at the old Four Seasons, before and after the 1990s renovations. I think it was located at 12 Adelaide. 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). The Old Fish Market Restaurant at 12 Market Street. We were offended, as the clothes they offered were grubby looking, and we were certainly not hobos. It was one of the most well-known restaurants in Toronto for over a decade, famous for its Leek and Stilton soup. From the late-1960s until the 1980s, the name of the Maitre d was Tage Christensen. There was also a supreme version available . Long gone but fondly remembered. Arcade games (usually Asteroids, Pac-Man, Dig-Dug or Zaxxon) lined the walls and could be operated with plastic tokens that also worked in the gumball machines, and of course every kid got a free token with their meal. I greatly enjoy their panzerotti. The Graf Bobby Restaurant on Wellington Street. FreePlay Toronto 8 Gastropubs Loved Le Savarin. Would certainly add the Vikings for relaxed but very nice dining; Frank Hansen was the owner/manager. Jimmy Lopresty( Owner) & Charles (Waiter) were the two persons I remember at this wonderful restaurant. It was called The Swiss Marmite I believe these are both gone now, as I enjoyed these in the early to mid 80s. Toronto has some great restaurants, delis and buffets. I still have a swizzlestick from Malloneys. The last time that I visited the. I remember being treated to lunch there by a friend, prior to my departure for a holiday. Its new owners began substituting lobster-flavoured pollock for real lobster meat, and the Mermaid closed shortly thereafter. It was expensive, but the food was wonderful. We visited the restaurant after it relocated to Dundas Street West, opposite the Art Gallery (AGO), but it was not the same. As I recall there was another one the same size accross the road, I believe to the South. I recall how difficult it was to receive a reservation, so always phoned at least a week in advance. The hotel was a favourite of Hollywood stars such as Katharine Hepburn. 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. That is not Tom Jones Steak House. your dinner. A very entertaining article. 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. Another ethnic restaurant that stands out in my mind was Michi, when it was on Church Street. I loved Frans on Yonge St across from Sams. The passageway connected Eatons Queen Street Store to Eatons Annex. Photo of the front (insert) and the interior of Quo Vadis Restaurant, from Chuckmans Postcard Collection (chuckmantorontonostalgia.wordpress.com). If anyone else has any memories of any of the three prime restaurants, kindly post. Did you know him? He stated that in talking about the ice cream waffles, there was also the Honey Dew stand in Simpsons basement. It was called Between Friends. My sister and I used to streetcar it to Jesse Ketchum Public school. I remember the Toronto Radio Artists Club well. 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. On the north side just East of Parliament was Macedonian Village. Lobster and ice cold beer on a hot July day, overlooking the harbour, was as close to heaven as Ill likely ever get. Readers were encouraged to write the Star and request their favourite recipes from restaurants. The 25 Best Restaurants in Toronto, from Omakase to Diners | Cond Nast Traveler Video SALE: SUBSCRIBE AND GET 1 YEAR FOR $21.99 $5 North America Canada Ontario Toronto Destinations 25 Best. Best of memories for her. John Letnik purchased it and sailed it from Yugoslavia to Toronto. However, I have very pleasant memories of dining on the smaller ship of Capt. It closed up years ago. Toronto in the 1980s was defined by video rental stores, Degrassi's original seasons, and. 10 Places. The waiter offered to provide the proper attire from among the jackets and ties that they kept for such situations. 641 reviews #39 of 5,196 Restaurants in Toronto $$ - $$$ Bar Contemporary Canadian 100 Front St. West Fairmont Royal York, Toronto, Ontario M5J 1E3 Canada +1 416-368-2511 Website Menu Closed now : See all hours COVID-19 update: See the added health and safety measures this property is taking. 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