Display cases include the personal effects of innkeeper Colonel Ezekiel Howe, including the sword he carried as he led Sudbury farmers on the 12-mile trek to Concord on the morning of April 19, 1775, when the first shots of the Revolution were fired. The gleaming stainless diner was a family stop on every trip to-and-fro Providence and Portland Always a thrill to be the first to spot the big red DINER sign Finding a table always toward the right, passing truckers straddling stools at the long pink counter. Ive been to a couple of these restaurants like the Hilltop Steakhouse remember going there with my grandparents when I was little and going into the butcher shop too. 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. + $1.50 shipping . 70 James St. Worcester, MA. I recall seeing Hans Conried (Fractured Fairytales) who was in a play at one of the neighboring theatres. Thar she blows!!! John Zappala created it into a brigantine, two-masted sailing vessel with elegant dining on two levels. Ownership of the 77 year-old bar has never left the family. Durgin-Park, a staple in Boston's Faneuil Hall since 1827, closed its doors on January 12, 2019. What about the Chateau in Manchester, NH, Coles in Gray, Maine, and many others? The building itself dates to 1714, predating both the Revolutionary and Civil Wars, yet it wasn't placed on the Historic Register until 2003. From the truly beat up decor to the old broken piano in the corner, this is a gem. Oscars in Ipswich,General Edwards Inn in Revere,Dales Swampscott,Clam Box, Revere. Every pub, even the non-favourite and hopeless ones have something going for it. Why This Restaurant Is a Must Eat. In 1989, Hilltop grossed $60 million, serving more than 2 million hungry diners. GREEN DRAGON, Boston The Green Dragon, founded in 1654, is the oldest bar of the Revolutionary period. Very found memories. My family would dine there occasionally and it was always a special treat. 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? Most Friday night sessions involved both, the Albion being incredibly 30 years older than the Anchor. Was a fun place. That is one restaurant my husband and I really miss! It incorporates part of an original 1634 dwelling, said to be one of the oldest standing houses in the United States. (The Republican file photo)'. They were old fashioned and comforting on a cold day. Excellent, my mom and her friend Marge took me there when I was expecting my first baby, a special day! She always wore white with jet black hair and lots of gold jewellery, and had handsome young waiters! I now live in Fargo and miss this wonderful restaurant and all the staff tremendously. The old Lord Fox was the place for local kids to go after the prom! This Boston-based chain was the creation of Cambridge native V.J. Unfortunately its demise coincided with the owners Frank untimely death. The Kennedys patronized the Union Oyster House for years. It was very dark and wonderful for socializing and I recall always finding something there to enjoy. A little further up Rte 1 was The Ship shaped like a sailing ship. All but 1 of these restaurants were in MA, yet this is titled 7 Lost & Gone (But Not Forgotten) New England Restaurants Anonymous, Combine your love of history with tasty Boston brew. Get in the Revolutionary spirit by sipping on a coow woow, an early American cocktail of two parts rum and one part ginger brandy, while reading a copy of Longfellows iconic stanzas. The port of Boston was still controlled by the Crown's military forces and many of the educated elite had assembled in Philadelphia to decide whether they should wrest control away from the Crown. I never forgot Anthonys !! All of these and more. Thanks for the memories to this boy from Uxbridge now in the AR Ozarks. My thoughts exactly. The restored 1705 farmhouse has been a family-run restaurant since 1961. It chuffs me no end to see legendary landlord Honest Barrie Ward from the pubs glory days is still around. Johnsons is still there in Northwood, NH! And, the landmark kettle which actually steamed! They were famous for their huge slabs of the tastiest Prime Rib you could have. We used to live on the corner of Broadway (Route 1) walking distance to the Town Lyne House. I remembered also the Weathervane (several locations), Bob Lees Islander , Boston, that was very popular back in the day.. The Seventh Inn in Park Square which I believe was initially Sanae. My father would coach us not to even think about the salad or a potato, just go straight to the lobstah station.. We got our fill and our moneys worth. contact IPSO here, 2001-2023. All great memories, but we STILL miss, and long for, the Green Ridge Turkey Farm. Despite its popularity, Chadwicks closed in 1998. She was stellar and no matter how long between visits, she would come up to me and say Whats it gonna be tonight the roast pork or the broiled halibut thats how PRO all these waitresses were ! Although Id only been there once about 10 years ago, it has a special sentimental place in my heart. They serve unique international dishes in a chic spot with a full bar. Moynaghs Tavern and Moynihans Pub were both established in the 1930s after prohibition was lifted. No mention of Mildreds Chowder House? I couldnt agree more.Maneros Steakhouse was THE BEST ! Any one know the name of this gem? I felt badly when I heard of their fire and subsequent closure. Winwood Sergeant, and his congregation of wealthy loyalists, from the town, and the church was closed. Santa and Mrs. Claus would make an appearance. And their 3 lb back stuffed was great. They say marriages are made in heaven. "Wow. Fantastic home cooking. Expensive but great for special occasions. 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 go to Custys every year when my uncle came up from N.C. When: 1960s 1980s. They had the best seafood platter and a delicious filet mignon! Local sports celebs often spotted. It offers a more casual and family-friendly option than the inns formal, elegant dining room. Both had not just bars and lounges on three levels, but restaurants too. Jimmy Wilson. I also loved the different steaks. My father in law would take us to lokobers in Boston and we would get baked Alaska for dessert. Stebbins, Heman, 1791-1838 Published by C. Harris 1833 1833 1:19 800. Mitchells Steak And Rib House, Hyannis. Keep your eyes peeled for the inn's resident ghosts. Booking inquiries: bookingatrascals@gmail.com 6,065 people like this 6,638 people follow this 6,845 people checked in here http://www.rascalsworcester.com/ rascalsworcester@gmail.com Offers free Wi-Fi Open now 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM MON The interior of most locations had an old-Boston feel, with heavy wooden tables and dark-beamed ceilings. Great beers on tap- but I think that the gorgeous and delicious cocktails is were they shine. Ah I used to work there 60s through 80s. Great memories. Still have my best friends for life from there. For many shoppers and especially for any weary kids and spouses who accompanied them the bakery was an essential part of a long day of shopping at Bostons destination store. What did people search for similar to bars in Worcester, MA? The most elegant, continental style, second Prime Rib if you finished the first- The Brook Manor Super special dining for special occasions! They were Great, miss them. Later, in 1788, the Patriots met in this pub to draw up a resolution to support the Federal Constitution. 2 Pleasant St, (617) 241-8142, www.warrentavern.com, BELL IN HAND, Boston, Bell in Hand, built in 1795, is Americas oldest continuously operating tavern. And where I discovered that pesto is fantastic especially on a toasted roll with turkey and cheese. Black Angus, Boston. Never knew who might show up at the Clam Bar. For example, there is a painting of Daniel Webster, who stopped by the oyster bar almost daily to consume six plates of six oysters accompanied by a tall glass of brandy and water (that is, six glasses of brandy and 36 oysters daily). My go to was Harvard Sq, probably the first to go due to rent prices. Inside, old paintings of famous patrons line the wood-paneled areas. The Seawitch Restaurant & Shop on Route 1 Gone, Bel-Aire Diner, Route One North, in Danvers, MA. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. Its a good middle class working peoples bar and the bartenders are all right too, he said. Besides the bar Vincent on the west side of town, this is my second favorite bar in Worcester. We went there a couple of times. Welcome to the website of the Massachusetts Society of the Sons of the American Revolution. Jimmys Harborside, Red Coach Grill, Commodore Restaurant. Customer from the mid 60s for about 20 happy years. A summertime tradition to visit at least once while leaving the Cape. My parents found the restaurant when my dad bought a slice of the Countesss Dobos Tort. It is a forum for all members from across, Copyright 2009-2020 - All Rights Reserved, Massachusetts' Society wins National Website Award, History Of Cambridge from its Settlement in 1631 To 1776, Nine Revolutionary War Veterans Honored in Brewster, Plaque honoring Revolutionary War dead to be unveiled, The Ideological Origins of the American Revolution, Independence Lost: Lives on the Edge of the American Revolution. Their pecan rolls were to die for. The parking lot had the best view often there would be a heron or other wildlife in the marsh when you parked. My grandfather, Sidney Ernest Blandford ditto colourful tales also lived here, then aged 3. Its too easy to overlook the modern estate pubs. Was sad to hear Brighams closed. Jacob Wirths in Downtown Boston, and Teccis in the North end. Went with my grandparents to the one on Main Street in Falmouth, now an Indian restaurant. (99 Main Street, Florence) 5. ALWAYS A GOOD TIME. Worcester, MA Nightlife Bars Dive Bars The Best 10 Dive Bars in Worcester, Massachusetts Sort:Recommended Offers Delivery Offers Takeout 1. Jimmy, the first owner, was Bostons town crier for fifty years. In the late 70s the Athens Olympia was a mainstay for lunch for my co-workers & I. Great Article! These are some highly rated dive bars in Worcester, MA: What are some dive bars with a large number of reviews in Worcester, MA? It really was the best Greek food around. Farm Shops based in Waterbury, CT A Friendlys style restaurant good sandwiches and great ice cream! Old Colony Wine Cocktail Lounges Liquor Stores Bars (617) 269-0560 259 Dorchester Ave South Boston, MA 02127 2. At that point, ownership passed to Victors nephew, Luc Charpentier, who ran the restaurant until it closed in the mid-1990s. 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. The waiters were all old men, and the pictures of movie stars who ate there were on the walls. Phone: (774) 420-7665. pHONE 2: (508) 793-0900 In the 60s and 70s beer at the Albion (Mitchell and Butlers) was generally considered better than the Bankss at the Anchor. Grew up in Stoneham MA now in FL. Last I checked New England comprised more than 2 states. 5 Ways to Celebrate St. Patricks Day in Central Mass. Waitstaff wear Colonial dress, and chefs bake in a restored 1699 brick oven and prepare beef, game, and fowl on the countrys only known operating roasting jack an 18th-century device that uses an intricate system of weights, cogs, and pulleys to turn a spit in huge hearths. The Shiro in Berlin. The bar itself provides a relaxed ambiance, perfect for a casual gathering for drinks and small plates. Now that was a sundae , they were shown flowing over with sauce and they were made that way, you needed a shower after eating there! We would order big sandwiches and homemade Swedish desserts to bring back to our cottage. A $1 million renovation reinvigorated the house, which features a comfortable dining room and a large, dark-wood bar. WORCESTER has some very popular drinking holes which have been running for years - but do you remember any of these drinking holes? ), Me. Being from California the food is quite amazing.more, This is a cool sports bar/pub in Worcester. I remember a few great, now gone restaurants as well. (There arent many historical sites where you can have a great meal and a cold beer.). Is it my imagination or was the rolls that they put on the table exceptional? Some places in Worcester, like Volturno, La Scala, El Basha (Belmnot St. location), Pepe's Trattoria and Vintage Grill have made a full commitment to dining outdoors with large, open-air patios outfitted to take advantage of the good weather months. Great coffee, wine & beer bar. My parents and I came home to visit my grandparents on the Cape in the late 70s. Swensons ice cream Faneuil Hall, The Dome Woods Hole. I lived in Hyannis in the late sixties and early seventies and one of my favorites was The Mayflower Restaurant! Prints & Photographs Division John Margolies/Library of Congress. Bobby Hackett was a talented man,I remember a radio interview with him,and one of the jobs he had in a long career was setting up the franchises for The Red Coach Grill locations. In 1964 my band played here to a fair and largely appreciativeaudience who made their feelings noisily evident, followed the next week by a band from Wales called Tom Jones and the Squires who I gather got a better reception. Anthonys Pier 4 in Boston and Saunders at Rye Harbor, NH. Some may be familiar, others less so, but if you have (possibly. What a nice trip down memory lane! Very excellent service there. Worcester, MA 01604 (508) 797-1011. most notorious, wickedest, most lawless and far and away the most dangerous and volatile pub in Worcesterdecent folk avoided it like the plague and even the police gave it a wide berth except at times that their presence was essential and even then, mob-handed. Oh and dont forget Nadias you had to know about that place it was so buried deep in the South End! Wednesday smorgasbord, homemade pies. Brighams quickly outgrew its mom-and-pop roots. With the neon chicken sign waving you in with his wing.. Baileys ice cream in Wellesley and Belmont. I think the name had the word oyster in it. We were stationed at Hanscom Field in the late 1960s & would drive to the Willow Pond Kitchen just for the fried clams. Worked there in the 90s. The charges stem from an incident on the evening of May 8 at Suney's Pub at 216 Chandler St. Worcester Police were called to the bar at 7:20 p.m. for a reported assault, and upon their arrival. A large sign on the front of the old building located on 25 Exchange Street reads, "Moynagh's Tavern, Worcester's Oldest Tavern." Ownership of the 77 year-old bar has never left the family.. I too miss The Town Lyne House. It's no wonder that Armsby Abbey has been given the title of Worcester's best beer bar for 13 years running. But regardless of which came first, over the years both bars have become a second home to hundreds of local patrons. Pewter Pot! The clams were fantastic Two more to add: Flagstones in Newington, NH and Els In 1983, the Bar Association was a popular hangout near the Springfield courthouses. 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. What memories! Good news or bad, Bostonians heard it from him. When the state took the land for the Walden Pond State Reservation in 1966 or 67 she was ready to sell. I miss them both. BEST seafood dinner in New England! By 1938, the Kimballs had added turkey sandwiches and ice cream to its offerings, and after those were met with high demand, they opened a restaurant in 1940, serving their own turkeys and other fare. 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. OUR ULTIMATE COVID BOOKING GUARANTEE. The story is someone would come up to the bar and order a hot dog, and hed reply We dont have hot dogs. The basement tavern was used by several secret groups and became known by historians as the Headquarters of the Revolution. The grilled and buttered rolls were delicious!! Lords in Wells Maine unbelievable stuffed lobster, had an extra tail inside and the dessert in the pastry with ice cream was delicious. Thinking about Howard Johnsons and The Red Coach Inn restaurants. A Gannett Company. In the year 1761, at the instance of several wealthy gentlemen, an Episcopal church was established in Cambridge, under the charge of the Rev. It's a home friendly bar, decent prices, good people, a good neighborhood type bar, he said. The Flag. Why? 3 very demanding eaters are happy to give this place five stars. Nice old Victorian run by a nice family. Worked there two summers during college. Potatoes were chopped very fine and the flavor was out of this world! Duke's Place Pub 1 review Pub "Excellent" 4. The mini-golf course (plus batting cages and other amusements) that the orange dinosaur was part of is now condos, but they preserved the dinosaur; its easily visible from route 1. The menus were written in swoopy cursive. At its height, Brighams had 100 restaurants across Massachusetts. also Warmuthshad a wonderful B deck salad. I miss Steves soo much. When you stop by this historic Boston bar for a brew, you are following the footsteps of American history. Just a little back-street boozer with no pretensions to being anything else and where everyone proved a character. I miss The The Rome in North Attleboro-Joe Chilli was great to work for too! 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. And I can never forget the Athens Olympia on Stuart St., a favorite of my parents and my introduction to Greek foodout-of-this-world taramasalata, kebabs, and unsweetened coffee jello with whipped cream for dessert. I think it was called The Robins Nest. 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