(Its clam chowder recipe continues to circulate online, still in demand after all these years). Drink and be Driven along the Ultimate Rural Pub Crawl September 6, 2019; Sunshine and Sours at Bristol Craft Beer Festival 2019 June 9, 2019; Heavy Industry: Exploring Sheffield's Heritage Pubs and Craft Beer Bars April 28, 2019; Special Delivery: Best Brews for the Bank Holiday Weekend April 18, 2019; Out with the Old, in with the Medieval at the new Bull Baiters Inn April 7 . It really was the best Greek food around. Every time I go I have gotten good service, pretty goodmore. ALWAYS A GOOD TIME. Union Oyster House, Boston. With the neon chicken sign waving you in with his wing.. Baileys ice cream in Wellesley and Belmont. Jimmys Harborside, Red Coach Grill, Commodore Restaurant. Change). (LogOut/ The rambling inn serves up Yankee fare, including its signature every day is Thanksgiving turkey dinner, in the historic Tap Room and Ebenezers Tavern, which feature period antiques, original woodwork, and cozy fireplaces. What did people search for similar to dive bars in Worcester, MA? The first time I had a Lobster Out was in Dinis. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. 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. The No Name was one of the most important restaurants in New England history! The food was fine (think burgers, tuna melts, and BLTs), but the ice cream was always the draw. Welcome to the website of the Massachusetts Society of the Sons of the American Revolution. My parents and I came home to visit my grandparents on the Cape in the late 70s. When: 1960s Present. Im sad to see its now a mini-market. Do you want to see where American Revolution and the fervor behind the revolt against British rule was fueled1? Contact us . Not much changed in Eastham either !! Ever notice how many businesses, even very old well established ones, close after being sold to new owners? 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. I remember having lunch at Warmuths and seeing on the news that night that it closed its doors for good. Yokens restaurant was just off the freeway in Portsmouth. Mildreds! I first visited for a wedding reception in 1963 and I just loved its quirkiness, customers and feeling of being stuck in a time warp chatting to friends you hadnt met yet. Have been trying to run down the recipe. I cant remember the name but it was right off 95 and Colman st. So sad its not there anymore! So sad it closed always wished it would open again. DELIVERY ALSO AVAILABLE THROUGH GRUBHUB. It did quite well in the 50s but later on less well and she was becoming older and she had others running it for her. Though more than half in this list have long since gone, some in my top ten list are still around today.. editor Jeffrey L. Zvengrowski examines how one mans exaggerated description of his ro twitter.com/i/web/status/14882, What does the work of transcription look like? The Toll House in Whitman Ma home of the Toll House cookie was our place of family gatherings until it burned down in 1984. Since his death, the bar has been passed down from daughter-to-daughter. New England has seen some long-serving restaurants, but there aren't many that can say they lasted nearly two centuries. Not living in Boston, it was a place to go to if at 11 at night one got a hunger attact. 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Dealer Rebecca Stout, left, scoups up the dice while crapshooters Carl Brown and Sue Aberman place their bets as dealer Santiago Damaris, right, hands out chips at the craps table in Blackjacks Lounge at the Sheraton Springfield in 1996. SMH. We were really sad they closed too. This site is part of Newsquest's audited local newspaper network. Out of all the (around) 686 pubs he has written about across the existing three volumes, which pubs either current or bygone would make the list of his top ten on a city pub crawl? A Webster Square favorite, people from all over would come to the Webster House for a hearty. They were old fashioned and comforting on a cold day. In 1931, George and Grace Kimball purchased 200 acres of land in Nashua, New Hampshire, and turned the property into a turkey farm. Scarlet Oak Taverns seasonal menus feature local ingredients, including produce sourced from its own farm in Groton. Best Japanese restaurant ever! They were Great, miss them. There was always a line outside waiting to go inside for a wonderful dinner. Oh, indeed the General Glover in Swampscott should be on this list. upto Boston they took me to Pier 4 for my birthday ( Baked Alaska out of this world). They have a restaurant in Sanford Maine now , unfortunately no stuffed lobster or dessert but still good. Baileys. I remember Elises went I attended MIT. Following a return to private ownership in 1982, Brighams capitalized on its most popular offering and began selling packaged ice cream in supermarkets. Really loved the ice cream and clams. Mocha chip my all time favorite. The best veal parmigiana! One of our familys favorite restaurants. What are some highly rated dive bars in Worcester, MA? Baked Alaska in the 1980s a really special experience. Its difficult to separate these two. I remember Anthonys Pier 4, but didnt go there very often. My mom was not a fan of fried chicken. A poster for a concert at Sheehan's Cafe, a popular Pleasant Street club in Northampton. Great place to work. We always got a turkey club sandwich and iced tea. Justwow. Kens in Copley Square was a late-night favorite. There used to be a fried clam shack in what is now called the Pavilion at Saybrook Point, right across the parking lot from the Fort Saybrook Monument Park in Old Saybrook, CT. But alas, all good things must come to an end. 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. It was run by my great-grandfather Arthur John Blandford, according to the census 1891 a surprise as he was a journeyman carpenter with some colourful tales of his own to tell. Why? Dairy Bar along with great restaurant and craft brewery! They say marriages are made in heaven. Worcester native Jack Morris has been going to Moynaghs for the past five years. I remember their 15 cent coffee, great pies, and my favorite, their chicken strips, with fries smothered in brown gravy, and a salad. Nothing more, nothing less. Still miss my favorite restaurant. Certainly was by the end of the 30s. Their pot roast was the best I have ever had as was there Grape Nut Custard. Dine-in, Takeout & Delivery Sunday-Thursday 12:00-10:00pm Friday & Saturday 12:00-Midnight The most affordable family restaurant. Hoping someone takes an interest in Durgin Park and re-open it again A shame to see a legend fade away. Commodore was great, as was the General Glover House in ? A little late maybe, but cant forget Mama Leones in Boston {servicemen in uniform eat for free), the Kon-Tiki Room at the Sheraton-Prudential Center; The Commodore in North Beverly; The Junction for ice cream in Essex, MA ; Hojos all-you-can-eat clams (strips only)all across New England; Pilots Grill and Millers in Bangor, ME; The Sail inn near Bucksport, ME; The 95er in Bangor, ME; and Vallees Steak House at Exit 8 in Portland, ME; and McNamaras in Winthrop, ME. Worked there in the 90s. 11 Marshall St, (617) 367-0055. It was across from the Plymouth public beach area. Worcester offers some of the best nightlife in New England. Every pub, even the non-favourite and hopeless ones have something going for it. Ah, yes, I remember it so well. Despite its popularity, Chadwicks closed in 1998. KPub is now in the same building. Going to the Pewter Pot in Brookline before my shift at the hospital. For doughnuts Johnsons Dairy Bar on Route 4 in New Hampshire forget the town now but it was between Concord and Exeter. Anyone know? 1. The final Brighams-branded restaurant, located in Arlington, Massachusetts, retired the name in 2015. Nice old Victorian run by a nice family. Brag to your friends and colleagues at home that you saw with your own eyes where the Sons of Liberty planned the American Revolution. Came in on a Monday evening with 2 friends, sat at the high tops for dinner. These places are best for bars & clubs in Worcester: Ralphs Tavern; The Country Music Ranch & Saloon; Loft 266 Bar & Lounge - Worcester, Mass - Bar; Victory Bar & Cigar; Fiddlers' Green Pub; See more bars & clubs in Worcester on Tripadvisor When I lived in North Andover and got my first FT job at WT Grants, my mother and I used to go shopping at the Peabody Mall. There Baked Stuffed Shrimp was to die for and they had what they called The Hot Hamburger which was a hamburger in a bun with fries covered with gravy! I really miss the Negimaki! Why? Ina Iansiti of Northampton dances in front of the crowd while the Ray Mason Band plays one of its final shows at the Bay State Hotel in Northampton in December 2001. Had our first date at Hilltop in 1983. 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. At its height, the Jordan Marsh flagship store at Downtown Crossing was Bostons largest store, with 1.7 million square feet of retail space. In 1914, Irving Barrows opened the original store in Webster Square. (LogOut/ There were a few great fun places south of Boston along Route 1. 70 James St. Worcester, MA. I often re-visit now for a wallow in nostalgia its the kind of place I close my eyes and instantly recall fabulous sessions, mates long since gone and golden memories of great pub days and outstanding landlord and landladies. It opens from 9 pm until the early hours throughout the week - closed on Mondays. Comments have been closed on this article. The Flag is the only gay bar in Worcester. Yet the contrasts of wealth between the educated elite and yeoman farmers was growing significantly while the rise of the "strolling poor" and landless was starting to increase as generations split up original land holdings again and again. We lived around the corner back in the mid 70s and, as poor college students, it was so special when we could afford to treat ourselves. Very excellent service there. Fun times! What memories! Good news or bad, Bostonians heard it from him. Old Bars in Framingham, MA About Search Results Sort: Default 1. Fantasias near Fresh Pond in Cambridge. At HoJos, mom always had Orange Pineapple ice-cream !! If Grandmother was with us, shed pretend to read all the white lettered black menu boards, and finally order Just a cup of coffee, dear and then innocently inquire if they might have a little bun or something on the side? - Always turned out to be a glazed cinnamon dome that shed protest was too big for her but somehow managed to finish that last bite with her last sip of java. 82 Winter Street Worcester, MA 01604 (508) 797-1011. They had excellent muffins and a great breakfast. Their homemade mayonnaise was to die for. A little late maybe, but cant forget Mama Leones in Boston {servicemen in uniform eat for free), the Kon-Tiki Room at the Sheraton-Prudential Center; The Commodore in North Beverly; The Junction for ice cream in Essex, MA ; Hojos all-you-can-eat clams (strips only)all across New England; Pilots Grill and Millers in Bangor, ME; The Sail inn near Bucksport, ME; The 95er in Bangor, ME; and Vallees Steak House at Exit 8 in Portland, ME. My family would dine there occasionally and it was always a special treat. Visit for dining, accommodations, weddings, and everything in-between. Most importantly, however, the Miss Florence Diner serves a mean slice of apple pie. 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). The Duke of Wellington, Birdport (now Deansway). Anyway, it was just outstanding. I agree, always looked forward to the one before you crossed the bridge to the cape. I always thot Howard Johnson had the best ice cream, especially their unbeatable Mocha Chip! Pinterest 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. Employees at the Citys Planning and Regulatory Services Division said that such evidence would take several days to find in the city archives. A 1983 newspaper advertisement for Infinity lounge. Visit legendary watering holes where founding fathers such as Paul Revere and John Hancock were inspired to brew the treasonous ideas that led to the creation of the worlds greatest democracy. It chuffs me no end to see legendary landlord Honest Barrie Ward from the pubs glory days is still around. Despite the restaurants impressive size (at 20,000 square feet, it could accommodate up to 1,400 patrons), the porches were often lined with customers waiting to get in. Both had not just bars and lounges on three levels, but restaurants too. I tried googling it but doesnt come up, That Rte 1 Kellys was a Red Coach Grille years ago, They used to have a giant cart outside on the corner of it with really big wheels.I remember Red Coach Grill, good food too, In the early 1960s it was a Red Coach Grill. Out in Metrowest of Boston there was The Cock N Kettle restaurant in uxbridge. 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! (Well, that and the giant turkey that overlooked it all from the restaurants iconic highway sign.). There was a Swedish Smorgasbord restaurant just off Washington St. in Downtown Boston and we went there alot in the 50s. Clifford LAraway sits at Gabby's bar in 1998. I had the Million $ burger with some of the best bacon I've ever eaten on it. Unbelievably, they were still making in The Best 10 Bars near me in Worcester, Massachusetts. The elegant Red Room, which dates to 1696, is a great backdrop for an intimate dinner. In March 1951, Howard Flanders and his family became the new owners of Green Ridge Turkey Farm, and a rebuilt restaurant reopened the following year. Hilltop ! Johnsons is still there in Northwood, NH! Still have my best friends for life from there. They were an Italian restaurant served huge plates of Italian food and their desserts were good too. Wonderful staff and so many special nights there with those spectacular views. 25 bars and nightclubs we wish we had back. In the mid-1990s, amid flagging sales, Jordan Marsh closed its doors for good, with the remaining stores being rebranded as Macys. 0:00 / 9:05 Trans-Siberian Orchestra "Old City Bar" multi-cam 2019 Worcester, MA TSO - Zak Stevens TSO Savatage squintyt4e 36.4K subscribers Subscribe 22K views 2 years ago Multi-camera edit. Hey folks..The Toll House in Whitman,mayou know, the cookie and great restaurant. Being from California the food is quite amazing.more, This is a cool sports bar/pub in Worcester. Data returned from the Piano 'meterActive/meterExpired' callback event. How they used to flock to Anthonys and stand in line waiting for an hour or more! I must agree Howard Johnsons offered a variety of good food and accommodations. McMenamys Falmouth. The clam roll shave been equaled and surpassed bu t other both they were good. The Octagon Lounge in Springfield, seen here in a July 1965 The Republican file photo. The Dini family made that place renowned for delicious seafood and a warm welcome. Justwow. We love Brighams ice cream BUT, they did NOT invent jimmies. George Nemphos, manager of the former Just Friends in Springfield in 1997. The former Salty Dog Saloon at 276-280 Bridge St. in Springfield in 2004. General George Washington stopped by for refreshments while visiting a friend in Charlestown. UNION OYSTER HOUSE INN, Boston The Osyter House claims to be the oldest restaurant in Boston and the oldest restaurant in the United States in continuous service since the 1740s. They serve unique international dishes in a chic spot with a full bar. When citizens began to worry that the Redcoats were going to march to Concord to look for munitions, this is where they met to organize an eavesdropping operation so that they could overhear British plans. At its height, Brighams had 100 restaurants across Massachusetts. 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