PapillionWyngs Posted July 27, 2006 Share Posted July 27, 2006 What about these?Cellar Door (now Goode Co)Velvet Turtle (my favorite - saw it mentioned, but thought of it again)Farrell'sShoney'sDon's SeafoodAlfred's (mentioned but LOVED)Hillmans (Kemah)Hill's Seafood (Galveston)And a question - started University of Houston in 1973. There was a burger place across the street from the main campus that you would place your order by phone and they brought it to you. The little character looked a lot like the guy on the Pringle's can.And a second question - does anyone but me remember the bowling alley and other things on the third floor of the original Galleria? Does that club on the top floor of the oldest hotel still exist? They made Hurricanes that would knock out a prize fighter! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahhbree Posted July 27, 2006 Share Posted July 27, 2006 Does anyone remember "Across the Street" hamburger place? You sat down at a table and ordered your food from your table with a telephone thing. Then when your order was ready, it would blink. You would then go pick up your food at the counter. Don't really remember what street it was off of but we walked across a patch of ground by Baptist U off of Beachnut St.I forgot about Los Tios. We ate there a lot. Think it was off of Bissonett. Also, remember Gemco? One of the first places that you had to have a membership to shop there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gnu Posted July 27, 2006 Share Posted July 27, 2006 What about these?Cellar Door (now Goode Co)Can anyone help me remember a "fancy" restaurant somewhere near the medical center.maybe off OST and Greenbriar. not exactly sure.I remember going there with my parents in the early 70'shad a name like the Cellar or similar. It could have been the Cellar Door (see above) but i am not sure about the Goode company location.I think it had those one-way tire spikes in the parking lot, where you can't go out the in driveway etc.That might be why it stood out to me as a kid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PapillionWyngs Posted July 28, 2006 Share Posted July 28, 2006 Can anyone help me remember a "fancy" restaurant somewhere near the medical center.maybe off OST and Greenbriar. not exactly sure.I remember going there with my parents in the early 70'shad a name like the Cellar or similar. It could have been the Cellar Door (see above) but i am not sure about the Goode company location.I think it had those one-way tire spikes in the parking lot, where you can't go out the in driveway etc.That might be why it stood out to me as a kid.Could it be Christie's? It was a fancy seafood restaurant in the Medical Center area.I'll try to think of some more. Kapahan's wasn't quite there, but it definitely was FANCY. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Croberts Posted July 30, 2006 Share Posted July 30, 2006 Don't be sorry for posting, we like that!I didn't Know Houston had Steak N Shake,And I thought I remembered White Castle.There was a steak n shake on Kirby between alabama and richmond, I think. in the mid 1970s. I used to eat there regularly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GPreston Posted August 4, 2006 Share Posted August 4, 2006 Marini's Empanada House early-mid 70's - on Westheimer near 'the curve' just before the Tower Theater - my introduction to empanadas, they had meat, vegetable, and dessert versions that were wonderful (seems like they had a location way out Westheimer much later on)Udder Delight early-mid 70's - ice cream place next to Marini's, my lil sis knew the guys. Still remember the day we got the call to come try out their new Avocado ice cream (it sucked large, they had to put too much lime juice in to keep it from turning brown)La Bodega Bar / Harvst Moon Cafe early-mid 70's - @ Fairview & ??? - La Bodega was downstairs, wine bar, had stunning wood walls done by Yost & Company. Harvest Moon was upstairs, great veggie placeSonny Look's Steakhouse on S Main?? - with the honey- and garlic-flavored butters, maybe more. You couldn't have a junior high or high school athletic banquet in that part of town without having it at Look's back then!Zappos Sandwiches on Beechnut across from Meyerland Plaza - a Schlotzky's knock-off, but I thought their buns were better! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Croberts Posted August 5, 2006 Share Posted August 5, 2006 Marini's Empanada House early-mid 70's - on Westheimer near 'the curve' just before the Tower Theater - my introduction to empanadas, they had meat, vegetable, and dessert versions that were wonderful (seems like they had a location way out Westheimer much later on)Udder Delight early-mid 70's - ice cream place next to Marini's, my lil sis knew the guys. Still remember the day we got the call to come try out their new Avocado ice cream (it sucked large, they had to put too much lime juice in to keep it from turning brown)La Bodega Bar / Harvst Moon Cafe early-mid 70's - @ Fairview & ??? - La Bodega was downstairs, wine bar, had stunning wood walls done by Yost & Company. Harvest Moon was upstairs, great veggie placeMarinis was my introduction to empamadas too. Early 70s. Been dissapointed ever since with others.La Bodega for breakfast and Harvest Moon for dinner. I used to work at Hobbit Hole on Shepard, and some of the waitresses also worked at Harvest Moon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GhostDog Posted August 6, 2006 Share Posted August 6, 2006 The Wink BBQ off winkler/45...used to be off 225 area i believe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatyGuy Posted August 6, 2006 Share Posted August 6, 2006 Marini's Empanada House early-mid 70's - on Westheimer near 'the curve' just before the Tower Theater - my introduction to empanadas, they had meat, vegetable, and dessert versions that were wonderful (seems like they had a location way out Westheimer much later on)Udder Delight early-mid 70's - ice cream place next to Marini's, my lil sis knew the guys. Still remember the day we got the call to come try out their new Avocado ice cream (it sucked large, they had to put too much lime juice in to keep it from turning brown)La Bodega Bar / Harvst Moon Cafe early-mid 70's - @ Fairview & ??? - La Bodega was downstairs, wine bar, had stunning wood walls done by Yost & Company. Harvest Moon was upstairs, great veggie placeSonny Look's Steakhouse on S Main?? - with the honey- and garlic-flavored butters, maybe more. You couldn't have a junior high or high school athletic banquet in that part of town without having it at Look's back then!Zappos Sandwiches on Beechnut across from Meyerland Plaza - a Schlotzky's knock-off, but I thought their buns were better!Marini's Empanada House is now open again in Katy. The corner of Mason and Wesheimer Parkway. It's still family run and owned by one of the sons.I also missed the big "gun toting" shrimp from Angelo's Fisherman's WharfDoes anyone remember when Rons fried chicken was here?I remember "Village Inn Pizza" watching the "Rhodes Kids" perform. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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gonzo1976 Posted August 7, 2006 Share Posted August 7, 2006 Whoa, they closed the one on Lawndale? I remember going there to eat with my parents before my grandfather's rosary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mm mm good Posted August 11, 2006 Share Posted August 11, 2006 Furr's - gone. The last one in H-town was on I-45 past Aldine High on the right as you head north. The AYCE buffet was good eats for the money, but I'd never get a second helping anyway. Furr's still has one open location in Corpus Christi and several (AFAIK) in the DFW area too.There used to be a chain of places called Sweden House when I was little, that offered "smorgasbord" style dining - basically cafeteria-style service specializing in (gag) Swedish food. They were kind of a flash-in-the-pan concept in WI and IL, of course cafeteria-style dining didn't seem too popular up north anyway. By the mid-70s they faded out completely.Steak houses like Ponderosa did okay up north (I have an uncle who managed them for many years). Ponderosa's were like the Bonanza chain down here, like Golden Corral is today. Who remembers York Steak House? I worked at one briefly in Gunspoint when I was in high school, steaks were okay but it sucked to work there. They closed about a year or so after I quit.Houlihan's in Gunspoint was a cool place, I miss it. Across from Houlihan's was a place called Dalt's, which was a TGIFriday's copied concept actually started up by a couple of TGIFriday's managers who worked at the Gunspoint store. Had they chosen a location in another part of Houston it might have survived longer than it did.El Chico's in H-town - gone. The Huntsville location is still open, but they've pulled out of Houston entirely. I worked at the Gunspoint location before the chain pulled out. The Cuellar family who founded it bought it back from a company called Campbell-Taggart who originally bought it from them. C-T produced a line of frozen enchilada dinners with the same EC name, and eventually began pushing the same exact thing in the restaurants. When people found out they were paying $6 at the restaurant for the same enchilada dinner they could have bought at the grocery store for $1.98, they lost money big time. C-T couldn't recover, the Cuellar's bought back the restaurant chain for half as much as they sold it to C-T and tried to rescue it. They would have succeeded, had it not been for getting sued by the family of a deceased victim of an underage drunk driver, who left the Northwest mall location intoxicated.Picadilly Cafeterias are becoming rare. There's one still open on West Bellfort between South Gessner and Fondren, and I won't be back. Went to the Picadilly at Northline in the mid-90s, one of the better-run locations I'd ever been to, the one in Gunspoint was always good and I used to be a regular there. Don't know if it's open any longer.The only Alfie's Fish & Chips still in existence near Houston is in Texas City, that I found in a Yahoo search. The last one I had been to was on Crosstimbers across from Northline in the late '80s, which I'm certain has long since been closed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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bachanon Posted August 12, 2006 Share Posted August 12, 2006 Gatti's for sure is still around I know in Clear Lake. Also still in Rice near the stadium last I saw.there's also a mr. gatti's in tomball.Panjo's Pizza at Town & CountryThe Hot Biscuit in Humble, TXFarrell's in the GalleriaThe Magic Pan in the GalleriaEl Fenix in the GalleriaTimmyChan's, I used to go to the Tumbleweed with my parents!! I loved it, because I got to dance with my dad a lot!!That's all I can remember for now!i remember magic pan and farrell's. it was a huge deal to drive in from conroe for birthday's and holiday shopping. good memories.Furr's - gone. The last one in H-town was on I-45 past Aldine High on the right as you head north. The AYCE buffet was good eats for the money, but I'd never get a second helping anyway. Furr's still has one open location in Corpus Christi and several (AFAIK) in the DFW area too.There used to be a chain of places called Sweden House when I was little, that offered "smorgasbord" style dining - basically cafeteria-style service specializing in (gag) Swedish food. They were kind of a flash-in-the-pan concept in WI and IL, of course cafeteria-style dining didn't seem too popular up north anyway. By the mid-70s they faded out completely.Steak houses like Ponderosa did okay up north (I have an uncle who managed them for many years). Ponderosa's were like the Bonanza chain down here, like Golden Corral is today. Who remembers York Steak House? I worked at one briefly in Gunspoint when I was in high school, steaks were okay but it sucked to work there. They closed about a year or so after I quit.Houlihan's in Gunspoint was a cool place, I miss it. Across from Houlihan's was a place called Dalt's, which was a TGIFriday's copied concept actually started up by a couple of TGIFriday's managers who worked at the Gunspoint store. Had they chosen a location in another part of Houston it might have survived longer than it did.El Chico's in H-town - gone. The Huntsville location is still open, but they've pulled out of Houston entirely. I worked at the Gunspoint location before the chain pulled out. The Cuellar family who founded it bought it back from a company called Campbell-Taggart who originally bought it from them. C-T produced a line of frozen enchilada dinners with the same EC name, and eventually began pushing the same exact thing in the restaurants. When people found out they were paying $6 at the restaurant for the same enchilada dinner they could have bought at the grocery store for $1.98, they lost money big time. C-T couldn't recover, the Cuellar's bought back the restaurant chain for half as much as they sold it to C-T and tried to rescue it. They would have succeeded, had it not been for getting sued by the family of a deceased victim of an underage drunk driver, who left the Northwest mall location intoxicated.Picadilly Cafeterias are becoming rare. There's one still open on West Bellfort between South Gessner and Fondren, and I won't be back. Went to the Picadilly at Northline in the mid-90s, one of the better-run locations I'd ever been to, the one in Gunspoint was always good and I used to be a regular there. Don't know if it's open any longer.The only Alfie's Fish & Chips still in existence near Houston is in Texas City, that I found in a Yahoo search. The last one I had been to was on Crosstimbers across from Northline in the late '80s, which I'm certain has long since been closed.wow, i'd forgotten all of these places. i was disappointed when dalt's closed. i liked the retro interior and burgers.anyone remember "bobby mcgee's" near aldine-bender? the waitstaff dressed like different characters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musicman Posted August 12, 2006 Share Posted August 12, 2006 Whoa, they closed the one on Lawndale? I remember going there to eat with my parents before my grandfather's rosary.No, it's open. the bakery is still GREAT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark F. Barnes Posted August 12, 2006 Share Posted August 12, 2006 (edited) Before you die you have to go up to Dallas and eat a real hamberger at Keller's Drive-in. This is a hands down real live burger joint. Now days every fast-food joint has a drive-through window. But Keller's still likes to keep things old-fashioned. Park your car, click on your blinkers and wait for a friendly carhop. Place your order, roll up your window a tad and wait for that tray to arrive. Five bucks and change gets you a double-meat cheeseburger, Tater Tots with melted cheese and a drink (and you'll tip the server if ya got any class). The burgers are first-rate and I mean first-rate, but the real charm here is obvious: You get to sit in your car and chow down without worrying about a mishap on the open road. The serve ice cold cold beer, and even have frosted mugs. We go up to Dallas, hit Keller's then on the way back hit the Galaxy drive-in in Ennis and checkout a movie. Keller's has street rod night's and that's when I really get to play. I take my '59 vette or 67 rs/ss up for that, life doesn't get any better than that. Back before there was a Sonic, there was Keller's. I use to hang out in Dallas when I was younger, and Keller was there in the 60's. I think they opened in '54 or '55. Keller's and the "Pig Stand" was the place to be on a Friday night cruise. I think Pig Stand was around in the 1920's. The Drive-In I think was the first in the nation or so they use to boast, There use to be a Pig Stand down on Washington Ave in Houston, but it was a sit down joint. I think it's still there, I know they have a couple still in the Alamo City. But you really have to hit Keller's, hands down best burger ever. This is a fun place to go, eat and watch the "car show". If you like classic hot rods and good burgers try Kellers. You can't beat what you get for the price. A burger, fries or tots and drink for way under 6.00. They have a good variety on the menu. Good service, even when they are really busy. You can also have a beer with your burger. Saturday nights best time to go and catch the action. They have been in business for over 50 years! Check it out! KELLER'S DRIVE IN 6537 E. Northwest Highway Dallas, TX 75228 214-368-1209 or 10554 HARRY HINES BLVD DALLAS, TX 75220 Phone: 214-357-3572 I highly recommend the #5 Double meat Double Cheese Lg fry and a Ice Cold Bud.........Life is really good then. Edited August 12, 2006 by Mark F. Barnes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sevfiv Posted August 12, 2006 Share Posted August 12, 2006 (edited) the pig stand is still on washington - i ate there last week Edited August 12, 2006 by sevfiv Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark F. Barnes Posted August 12, 2006 Share Posted August 12, 2006 Is Tookie's still open down in Seabrook they use to serve a great burger? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reefmonkey Posted August 14, 2006 Share Posted August 14, 2006 (edited) Las Brasas on Kukendall south of FM 1960. In the early-mid 80s they were my family's Friday night ritual. Awesome fajitas, always came with sauteed mushrooms, my parents say they had the best margaritas ever, and the atmosphere of the place was the best of any mexican restaurant. The building was a stand-alone structure, with mostly open field all around it on both sides of the street. Inside it had many different rooms all themed on an interior mexican hacienda. My brothers and I would "go to the bathroom" and actually walk around exploring it.Magic Pan Creperie in the GalleriaHarry's Kenya, near the theatres downtown. Edited August 14, 2006 by Reefmonkey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomv Posted August 14, 2006 Share Posted August 14, 2006 Furrs Cafeteria, Wyatts Cafeteria, Picadilly Cafeteria, Allbritton Cafeteria.Guess the cafeteria market kind of died out, huh? Even Luby's has closed many of their locations.There are plenty of those all you can eat pig-out buffets around now to take up some of the slack, but I don't like those because I feel like I have to get my money's worth and usually end up overeating! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJones Posted August 14, 2006 Share Posted August 14, 2006 Old San Francisco Steakhouse. Has been completely demo'd and is now a sparkling new TARGET ! At least the new building is red also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkultra25 Posted August 14, 2006 Share Posted August 14, 2006 Furrs Cafeteria, Wyatts Cafeteria, Picadilly Cafeteria, Allbritton Cafeteria.Guess the cafeteria market kind of died out, huh? Even Luby's has closed many of their locations.Piccadilly isn't completely defunct, although they have closed some locations - the Northwest Mall location is closed, but the one at Northline is still open and seems to do quite a bit of business. There used to be a Furr's in Deauville Plaza (I-45 and Dyna), but I'm not sure if they're still open.I still can't get over the closure of Luby's #1 on Buffalo Speedway - given their location, I can't believe they weren't doing well. It used to be a regular stop for us when we lived a few blocks away from it. Some things are better and some are worse since Pappas acquired Luby's, but on the whole I think I preferred the old Luby's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enviromain Posted August 15, 2006 Share Posted August 15, 2006 Nice pics! I used to collect matchbooks. Wish I still had them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mm mm good Posted August 16, 2006 Share Posted August 16, 2006 anyone remember "bobby mcgee's" near aldine-bender? the waitstaff dressed like different characters.I do, that was a fun place. After it closed someone wanted to re-open it under the name Charley Ragg's but it never happened. I think the concept could be done again and be successful if someone savvy enough were to make the right decisions. Everything old is new again these days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heights2Bastrop Posted August 16, 2006 Share Posted August 16, 2006 I remember Swiss Chalet fonduly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sye Posted August 20, 2006 Share Posted August 20, 2006 Does anyone remember Alfreds on Stella Link? The restaurant wasn't that great but the deli in the front was wonderful! I think they were on Marvin's report quite often though. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Croberts Posted August 20, 2006 Share Posted August 20, 2006 Even though it's only been gone a short time, I miss the original Antone's on Taft. The chain Antone's pale in comparison to the original locations. I don't even know how many 'original' stores exist.There was one on OST and main, the Taft store, and another one around 390 and voss or bingle, somewhere. The OST and Taft stores were around for a long time, one of them since the 1940s. Antones blues club in Austin was another family venture, and the original restaurant is I believe the oldest one in the French Quarter, around since the 1840s. I make the poorboys myself, have for years, but I really miss the original stores. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwilson Posted August 20, 2006 Share Posted August 20, 2006 I don't know if it has been mentioned yet, but...Bambolino's Pizza.The drive through pizza places with the little patios that had the best pizza and breadsticks in town and also had the best frozen lemonade.mmmmmmmmmmmmm I used to frequent the Beechnut/Bissonett location. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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