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Vintage 1980\'s Houston Foods Co. Daddy and Mother took us there for every celebration, birthdays and all occasions. Coral Gables (later Dallas)- ecorse rd./ taylor. Norman Mailers Gospel According to the Son. It was an all-you-can-eat cafeteria where the food moved around on a conveyor belt. Traditional eating places, from the humblest to the grandest, suffered from intense competition. it may have been a del taco too later but it was built as Taco Bueno. Tea Cup dining restaurant ware Green/White For Sale Vintage 1980\'s Houston Foods Co. 75 Pins 3y T Collection by Theresa Wolski Similar ideas popular now Restaurant Burger Sliders Mini Burgers White Castle Hamburgers Onion Burger Patty Melt Hot Dog Stand New York Food I lived in an apartment and we had basic cable. They're still going strong in Kentucky. We won't fault you for getting misty-eyed over these failed fast-food chain restaurants from the 1980s. Find Chinese comfort plates like fried chicken wings and shrimp dumplings, plus beef Cantonese chow mein made with fresh, house-made noodles. In 2001 Leo's Mexican Restaurant closed its doors, to the chagrin of Tex-Mex connoisseurs and ZZ Top fans. Maxim's Nelsons favorite dining memory is from Elliotts Steakhouse in the Medical Center. The Katy Prairie begins to be destroyed 8. 4007 Westheimer Rd. gatti's is still in clear lake, i prefer cici's or double daves for the buffet though. Burgers are a menu mainstay, with versions that include the Original Diamond Jim Brady or the Charlie Brown. Numbers Night Club. Share. The Molina family has been running Molinas Cantina for three generations, and the warmth of family can still be felt when dining there today. 2-6cm Natural Clear Ball Quartz Crystal Polished Healing Gemstone Sphere Stone. Just like some stations get WGN, El Paso gets KTLA for free. No Houston restaurant memory would be complete without mentioning the history of local delicatessens. Arnold John Tomac was chef, and older brother Pete Tomac ran the dining room and was often seen passing around broiled Oysters a la Kaphans to all the tables. These include O'Charley's, Ninety Nine Restaurant and Pub, Village Inn and Bakers Square. (Photo: Houston: Then and Now William Dylan Powell), One of Princes Drive-In Restaurant locations was in the 5200 block of Bellaire Blvd. As a young student at Little Red Schoolhouse (adjacent to Westbury Square), I enjoyed many field trips to Rumpleheimers. Additional photographs and information about the book can be found at www.bellairebook.com. I believe I ate there once or twice when I was a kid. A sketch of the planned 71-story Allied Bank Plaza building is superimposed on the downtown skyline. Fast forward 30 years, and all and so much has changed, the USA is producing some wonderful artisanal cheeses which are served in many restaurants. We had some of the best music in the country, and some really rad places to hang out with our friends. 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. Comment below or send a letter to [emailprotected]. 41. Mac Gregor House Restaurant, 5100 Old Spanish Trail, Houston, Texas. March 1980- Iranian Demonstration in Downtown Houston. Meanwhile old favorites such as steak and baked potato, tossed salad, and cheesecake seemed dull. Something went wrong. Cajun restaurant, and the first restaurant that became a "favorite" after I moved here. Had the reputation of over-served customers. Illustrated with plaid . Despite an off-and-on economy, the 1980s was a decade in which Americans ate out more often than ever before. It was THE place to go. Here are some i remember. The patio features a lush garden with a picturesque waterfall. 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. 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. 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. 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. My dear husband who loves cheese and a glass of a good red wine at the end of a meal was in despair at the appalling selection of cheeses he was served in some really well-known restaurants. I've always thought of it as a poor man's jack in the Box. It's a credit union now. US $8.48 Second Verse Bar TX Most are from the 1930's-1980's George's Restaurant Houston Condition is as pictured. On Friday and Saturday night, DJ Mike Snow will set the vibes and our '80s Brunch Party on weekends is not to be missed!! --Jaime's on the corner of N. Braeswood & Main. Houston Grand Opera. There was a Del Taco on S. Braeswood just west of Hillcroft that opened brand new around 1979. 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. Upcoming Houston Food Events: Wine Dinners, Tequila Pairings and Exclusive Cellar Cuts, Openings and Closings: The Blind Goat Softly Opens, Philippe Schmit's PS21 Soon. The James Coney Island downtown location was a popular lunch spot. Concern with smoking and drunk driving brought changes too, as restaurants set aside non-smoking sections and saw their liability insurance premiums rise even as drink orders declined. Pie in the skies revolvingrestaurants Way out coffeehouses Taste of a decade: 1890srestaurants Sweet treats and teddybears Its not all glamor, is it Mr.Krinkle? They dont make em like that anymore. 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. Nolan Ryan traded to the Rangers 6. We wish you all the best on your future culinary endeavors. We would expect to peruse the menu and ask questions if and when we needed information, as we did in France or Italy. Permitless carry means more dangerous people have easy access to guns in Texas. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. L'eggs/YWCA Race - Houston, Texas. Traffic Accidents - Houston, Texas. Shanghai Reds Red-hot happy hour with dancing and a free buffet, all with a great view right on the Ship Channel. My uncle, Leon Levinthal Jr., had several favorite places for steaks, including the original Brenners Steakhouse on Katy Road and Bud Bigelows way out west location on Westheimer. 2. (Photo: www.bellairebook.com), Writer Russell Weils family celebrate Mothers Day 1967 at Looks Sirloin Inn. Taste of a decade: 1930srestaurants Anatomy of a restaurateur: H. M.Kinsley Sweet and sourPolynesian Bar-B-Q, barbecue, barbeque Taste of a decade: 1920srestaurants Never lose your mealticket Beans and beaneries Basic fare: hamburgers Famous in its day:Tafts Eating healthy Mary Elizabeths, a New Yorkinstitution Fast food: one-armjoints The family restauranttrade Taste of a decade: restaurants,1800-1810 Early chains: Vienna Model Bakery &Caf When ladies lunched:Schraffts Taste of a decade: 1960srestaurants Department store restaurants:Wanamakers Women as culinaryprofessionals Basic fare: friedchicken Chain restaurants: beans and bibleverses Eating kosher Restaurateurs: Alice FooteMacDougall Drinking rum, eatingCantonese Lunching in the BirdCage Cabarets and lobsterpalaces Fried chicken blues Rats and other unwantedguests Dining with Duncan Basic fare: toast Department store restaurants Roadside restaurants: teashops Tipping in restaurants Rewriting restaurant history Basic fare: hamsandwiches Americas first restaurant Joels bohemian refreshery. Who is Justin Dirden? Of course, one of our favorite subjects here, Monterrey House. 176 reviews #254 of 4,033 Restaurants in Houston $$$$ American Seafood Vegetarian Friendly. Those guys were always tuned in to the trendier places in town. If you were there, youll recall some of them. Sambo's. Chaucers an Arts Museum area bar on Bissonett and Montrose in the basement of the old Plaza Hotel. How about Shakey's pizza (I think it was Shakey's). With the stocky and loveable Alfred at the helm behind the front counter, one could buy authentic Kosher deli meats, fish and cheese, or order huge sandwiches too large to get your mouth around. In the early 1980s, millennials didn't even exist yet. It was known for its burgers, hot dogs, and milkshakes. Del Taco is long gone from Texas, but alive and well in California. March 1980 - Fishing. (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? The 16 mile race began Saturday morning at the San Felipe bridge over the bayou and ended several hours later at Allen's Landing park. Gone were the days when people indulged in a nice restaurant dinner only when traveling or celebrating a birthday or anniversary. Popular during the 70s and early 80s, the sandwich consisted of taco meat, shredded lettuce, mild "border sauce" and diced onions. He was supposed to open another shop, but he never got around to it, I guess. 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. Mountain time zone production and airing shows out there is weird out there. Neither was very good; the only real attraction there was the games. Pickets went up at seven Houston area plants in a nationwide strike. I dont mean families, I mean couples. Shampu. One eventually learned to book a room far in advance. Sillouhette Lounge a cozy neighborhood nudie club on the unfashionable side of Bellaire Blvd. Or others I dont mention? We have Gatti Town in Bryan College Station. And the little places..about the same size as an old box shaped jack in the box but were made to look like windmills with cedar shake siding. The high Wednesday reached 103 and forecasters predicted more of the same. It was the only upscale restaurant in the city for decades and its French cooking and quasi-French dining room became the very definition of fine dining for generations of Houstonians. September 1980 - Texans found not only welcome rain on Friday but also a deluge that spawned scattered flooding throughout the state and lowered the hot temperatures. I think its latest incarnation was a fajita place. Then he sold them all and made a #$@#$load of money. Night Clubs Bars Restaurants. A growing interest in healthier diets influenced restaurant menus, which began to feature less red meat and more pasta, fish, and chicken dishes. What now-deceased1960s recording artist lent his name to a 1980s Houston restaurant on Woodway Drive? Houston has everything from steakhouses to amazing desert spots. The '80s are back at Hungry Like the Wolf, Houston's only '80s themed diner and bar. James Frederick of Humble launches his bait at Lake Houston on 3/05/80 A fisherman casts from a pier on Lake Houston. 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. He and business partners Dr. Frank Morello and Anthony Hassen are opening a 1980s-themed diner called Hungry Like the Wolf, a name that comes from the 1982 Duran Duran hit. I went to one in Orlando a couple of years ago and realized it had no way to compete with James Coney around here. Tea Cup dining restaurant ware Green/White : . Street cleaner takes break to watch woman cross street. Posted in 1980s, Demolished, Restaurant/Bar, TX - Greater Houston, Used to be a Pizza Hut. Im confused about the wording of your question and also what restaurant you are referring to. I remember my bday party at Showbiz (with the bear), I think its cool we have the One of a kind "Whataburger". Browse hundreds of best Restaurants & Food winners. Independent restaurateurs, too, found it increasingly attractive to operate more than one restaurant. There are also lots of snacky sides like fried green tomatoes, mac n cheese bites and tater tots. 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. (Photo: www.bellairebook.com), Valians Restaurant, where Houston pizza was born, was in the Medical Center. I was there when a fight broke out. . April 1980- Reeking Regatta Houston. Spindletop. Learn how your comment data is processed. I would order either a filet mignon or fried shrimp. The sidewalks are always busy, but during the lunch hour they fill up with downtown workers. One night, overindulged, I slept alone in the hotels crash room.. and i'm very glad we don't have krystals or white castle. Box: 1: Menu book I. . Collection of restaurant menus. Both women came to the festival from Austin. My favorite after-work hangout. . Where to Get Crawfish in Houston This Season. Houston, Texas - Street Cleaning Division. 9 reviews. With red, blue and green color-themed rooms, Christie's was known for its remoulade sauce on French-fried shrimp. Dozens of Banks and S&Ls go bust 4. Alligators - Houston. 312007 (Winkler) - Houston. 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. For the less energetic, there was backgammon. Music has been relieved of duty with pay, pending an investigation of why he struck one of the accused kidnappers after the suspect was arrested and handcuffed. Here are some of the other bars I remember from the early 80s in Houston. . Friendly, non-threatening. 1. A glimpse through the rare images below will remind you that as with everything in the city, the scene is constantly changing. Tea at the MaryLouise Restaurant-ing as a civilright Once trendy: tomato juicecocktails Famous in its day: Thompsons Spa The browning of McDonalds Eating, dining, and snacking at thefair A Valentine with soul(food) Down and out in St.Louis Serving the poor For the record The ups and downs of FrankFlower Famous in its day, now infamous: Coon ChickenInn Nothing but the best, 19thcen. A graduate of the Culinary Institute of America, Evelyn cooked her way through New York City with stints at Jean George's Spice Market under Chef Anthony Ricco, Masak with Chef Larry Reutens and. I was fond of Vivian the bartender. Draloc, Inc. Filed under cafeterias, chain restaurants, elite restaurants, ethnic restaurants, food, menus, patrons, racism, women, Tagged as 1980s restaurants, California cuisine, celebrity chefs, chain restaurants, foodies, Northern Italian cusisine, Shoney's lawsuit, Pingback: Can the 1980s Restaurants Be the Key to Growth in the 2020s? See our, By submitting your email, you agree to our, 16 Classic Restaurants Every Houstonian Should Visit at Least Once, Sign up for the Houston Chronicle Show More Show Less 24 of 29 About 3,000 people turned out at Sharpstown Shopping Center on Nov. 27, . Originally it was solely a barbecue pit, but the restaurant expanded its menu to include a wide variety of southern comfort food. The dancing was full throttle by 5 pm. The cafeteria-style diner offers combo plates featuring oxtails, smothered pork chops, ham hocks, chitterlings, and pig feet; sides of mac and cheese, candied yams, and black eyed peas; and old fashioned tea cakes and banana pudding for dessert. I think its a Mary Lee, but the more I think about it, the more I think might be something different. The place had a separate Mood Room with glass partitions and couches. Franklin Park, IL restaurant Nostalgia . These photos, from the early '80s into the late '90s, give . Artists and musicians could afford to . In 1897 the house was saved from demolition and moved from its original site by Mrs. e. Richardson Cherry. Early vegetarian restaurants Famous in its day:Blancos Blue plate specials Basic fare: clubsandwiches Gossip feeds restaurants Image gallery: businesscards Restaurant row At the sign of the . Sheila Jackson Lee first elected to office Clip ref GW76Late 1. Noted for the knight in armor perched upon a horse, greeting patrons in the parking lot, Looks Sirloin Inn sported a British Castle feel. Not only did the Cathay House serve the best Chinese pork ribs in town, but it also had an awesome Astrodome rendering displayed on the wall, complete with twinkling lights. 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. (His other location, Looks Sirloin House, was located on Westheimer where The Palm Restaurant stands today.). August 1980- Add a pair of basic black slacks to the sweater you normally wear to work with a skirt and you've got a classic weekend look. Yeah that good. toulousehouston@lfcco.com toulousecafeandbar.com (713) 871-0768 Reviews Write a Review Play Video Working Hours: Sun-Thu: 11am - 10pm Fri & Sat: 11am - 11pm TBR Inspection Report: Call Contact BRASSERIE 19 1962 West Gray Street, Houston, TX 77019 Since 2011 Brasserie 19 is a famous French cuisine restaurant in Houston. It was an A shaped building and you'd drive through between the legs of the A. It doesn't matter what your party or lounge lizard scene . Discover the past of Houston on historical maps. Hermann Park, Houston, Texas. Unemployment of 9.3% in 1983 3. Looking for the citys oldest soul food joint? The new 71-story, glass-sheathed Allied Bank Plaza will soon dominate the downtown Houston's western skyline. (LogOut/ Or you may post as a guest. What ever happened to Krystal Burger expanding? Beautiful people, heavy druggy amorous glamorous and booze-soaked. Marfreless in River Oaks, an unmarked and eclectic bar for couples. Anyone remember Zuider Zee? 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. Comfort plates include the St. Louis-style barbecue ribs, chicken fried steak with gravy, and stacked barbecue sandwiches. I went to the one..okay you know.. El Paso had a Furr's right down the street from me. I think he and his brother opened a kiddie amusement center in one of the malls after that but I don't think it lasted very long. Leo's sons Felix and Robert Reynosa closed when they couldn't find another property they could afford in the rapidly gentrifying neighborhood. Pizza at 25 cents or perhaps falafel at 50 cents, were "reasonable" investments in a blind date. With red, blue and green color-themed rooms, Christies was known for its remoulade sauce on French-fried shrimp. (Austin, 1972) The Nichols-Rice-Cherry House sits on its new foundation in the background of the site it formerly occupied in downtown Sam Houston park. Former Presidents Nixon and LBJ stand together outside the LBJ library. When? The lease on the new location, which was just off Washington Avenue, expired in 2001. Also still in Rice near the stadium last I saw. Houston Festival 1980 opened Saturday and the crowds came. Most of the restaurants are located in Seattle and the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. 5001 Bissonnet, Suite 100 | Bellaire, TX 77401 | Phone: 713.668.4157 | Fax: 713.665.2940. How about Three Gables Hamburgers in South Houston/Pasadena? State Parks and Wildlife Department workers disposed of the remains. Architect Bert Ray and wife Julie, wearing his creations, try their wings from a picnic landing strip in Hermann Park. I think its a car dealership now. Change), You are commenting using your Twitter account. Traffic Accidents - Houston, Texas. Houston Nightspots 1980-1986. With a trailer park next door, you might not have suspected the feast being served on the inside. with no traffic mishaps. It was probably around 1969 or so. One of Houstons first vegetarian restaurants, Hobbit Cafe is still serving up fresh veggie-friendly eats almost 50 years later. I didn't Know Houston had Steak N Shake, Southern North America, United States, Texas, H-Town, Montrose, Lower Westheimer, Houston (previously Montrose, now Midtown) TX. A 1981 study conducted in NYC found that Black workers rejected the low pay and poor conditions typically found in restaurant kitchens, preferring to take better jobs in industry if they could. Indulge on tender, melt-in-your-mouth brisket, pork ribs seasoned with a no-frills salt and pepper rub, fall-off-the-bone chicken, and hickory smoked sausage. 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. Where to Find Swoon-Worthy Soup in Houston. Bermann and many other American restaurant owners of the 1950s decorated their dining rooms in the "fin de siecle" bordello style. - Foodservice IP. Meet the Astros prospect tearing up Spring Training, Turner: TEA is giving Houston ISD two optionsclose school or be taken over, Texas tornados destroy homes, leave 300,000 without power, Proposed Texas bill would offer 12 weeks of paid family leave, Heres how you can watch 'Daisy Jones and the Six', Texas Republican wants to ban access to abortion websites, Dallas Morning News reporter calls mayor 'bruh,' gets fired. It was Mexican fast food and I remember a salsa bar or something it was quaint with good food. I remember that Gatti's near A&M. They packed Old Market Square, top, to gaze at and perhaps buy arts and crafts and fill their stomachs with food and beverages. Their pizzas were perfect, and I remember our favorite waitress, Kay. Owned by Bill Williams. In fact, Barbecue Inn is most famous for it's crispy golden-fried chicken and country-gravy fried steak. Two passengers of the full-size bus had minor injuries. Barbarella. groovehouse, Oh, how time flies. It was a very fun place to work, I worked at both San Antonio locations 78-79 and the Houston in 1980. Revolving restaurants II: theMerry-Go-Round Basic fare: shrimp We never close Tablecloths checkered past Famous in its day: Tip TopInn Find of the day: J.B.G.s Frenchrestaurant Dont play with thecandles Interview: whos cooking? 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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. There was a Del Taco on Edgebrook. (though some I cant remember their names). See all (64) Other restaurants in this area included Lees Den, The Stables Steakhouse (with the lobster tank greeting you inside the front entrance), Red Lion, Pier 21, Valians (for pizza), Trader Vics in the Shamrock Hilton, Bill Williams (where my Great-Uncle Israel enjoyed breakfast every morning on his way to work at his Greater Third Ward Grocery Store), and Cathay House the renowned Chinese restaurant in an art deco strip center on Main Street across from the Medical Towers. 17 Excellent Dining Options For Christmas Eve and Day in Houston, Where to Find the Best Comfort Food Dishes in Houston. I knew they had came into the El Paso market awhile back and it did not work. George Bush - Group - VP of USA. Isn't there going to be a "El Pollo Loco" here in Houston comingI think way later in the year. On San Felipe, West Side. NOT SO OLD . I can remember walking up to the counter with my father as he introduced me to his favorite flavor of ice cream, pistachio. Cowboys A crowded sort of upscale C/W bar. Spats A high-end bar and dance place in an office plaza near the Galleria. And we just got Chucky Cheese after them being gone for about 20 something years. Fashion. Todds Richmond Avenue area. 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While Ive only just started reminiscing on Houston restaurants past and present (I havent even touched on my favorite subject hamburgers), our journey must end for now. I don't know if it's still there, but we used to eat at the City Cafeteria on occasion, on College(?) And some fan favoriteslike Burger Chef, G.D. Ritzy's, and Howard Johnson'sfell by the wayside. As a native Houstonian, I fondly remember many great local restaurants that were favorites of our family. The eatery is expected to open by December 2020 at 920 Studemont where The Beer Market used to be. The driver and passengers in the van were not injured. Lots of random kissing. My favorite was a hard salami sandwich with Swiss cheese on rye, with a salami beef stick on the side along with the best half-sour pickles. Website. 111. Here's another: Sizzler. Pair them with a heaping plate of nachos and a Ninfarita for Tex-Mex gold. In Roscue, Texas, bottom, Corinne Clark sloshes through floodwaters after taking clothes from her home, which she abandoned to floods. Long gone is Alfreds, since closing in the late 1990s, but never forgotten. Succulent, seasoned chicken joins Southern sides like collard greens, dirty rice, and gumbo. The mall was known for its huge carousel and other attractions. I thought they had the best fried chicken and fried shrimp in town. Those were great days. State game warden David Shelton said the shooting of an alligator, an endangered species, is a federal offense. A paragon of discos. Its former site will be cleaned up and allowed to grow grass and remain part of the park. The Astrodome was an inspiration for many of these restaurants; in later years, the restaurant landscape of this area would change dramatically. San Antone Rose Cold longnecks, mixed crowd with C/W and Top 40, a little for everyone. Signing the petition is Melody Grant, who sometimes employs Miss Cook as a sitter, with her 9-month-old son Jason. Gone were the days when people indulged in a nice restaurant dinner only when traveling or celebrating a birthday or anniversary. The Big Easy. This long-standing Montrose staple offers 20 burger varieties from an old fashioned hamburger to the Frito pie burg, made extra savory with house-made chili and crunchy Fritos.