KateOC wrote:I wasn't going to post a message, but seeing that this thread is still attracting attention, I've got to. No one has mentioned one of my childhood favorites, Slicker Sam's in Melrose Park. My grandparents used to take me there all the time in the '70s. I've yet to find somewhere that beat their deep dish pizza. My favorite meal there, though, was the whole dungeoness crab, which I could finish by myself from the age of 5. I took my future husband there while we were dating in the early 90's. He still won't let me forget that I let him order the $8.00 lasagna, while I went on to order the $22 dungeoness crab. Does anyone else remember it?

The Wife and I used to go there when we were courting in the early 70's, and the main attraction for her was the dungeoness crab (a dish I never really understood, even in the excellent LTH rendition; way too much work for the return). That...plus local legend had it that Sinatra used to eat there.

I went back to Slicker Sam's in the last decade or so (don't recall exactly when it closed), and it seemed to be a shade of its former self (then again, what isn't?).

Hammond

stevez wrote:

marydon2 wrote:Petite Pantry (Evanston)

Villa Toscana

Big Herm's

Sam & Hy's

Red Hot Ranch

Black Angus

Charcoal Oven

Sandler's Drug Store (this one's REALLY old, corner of Touhy & Damen, had an ice cream bar where I used to get a hot dog, fries and a Coke for a quarter - anyone else remember this one?)

Both Big Herms and the Charcoal Ovenare still open. You might be thinking of Big Herm's arch rival Herm's Palace, which was just across the street.

You're absolutely right on both counts. I hadn't been to Charcoal Oven in so many years, and I think I was relying on someone telling me it wasn't the same as in the old days. Do you know if they still give out the free loaf of bread as you're on the way out?

marydon2 wrote:You're absolutely right on both counts. I hadn't been to Charcoal Oven in so many years, and I think I was relying on someone telling me it wasn't the same as in the old days. Do you know if they still give out the free loaf of bread as you're on the way out?

Do a search on Charcoal Oven. I seem to remember several people posting about receiving fresh tomatoes from the owner's garden on the way out.

Hi, All...

This one has been bugging me for some time. And I thought I'd never get the answer, but now, at least there's hope!

I grew up, in large part, in West Rogers Park, Evanston, and Skokie. I recall in the mid-seventies, there was an eatery - probably more of a fast food place, but large enough for plenty of people to sit down - on the west side of Clark Street, just a little south of Howard...almost across from Capt Nemo's. We used to go to this place a lot to get hot dogs, hamburgers, and the like. For the life of me, I just can not recall what this place's name was. It's been gone for quite some time, but it was there for quite a while, too.

On while I'm on the subject, though less importance to me, who remembers the following:

- Gold Coin(s)

- Beefy 19 on Western Ave.

- Henry's Hamburgers on Western (great diced onions - like a McDonalds, I recall...)

Thanks!

Andy

Infoman wrote:On while I'm on the subject, though less importance to me, who remembers the following:
- Gold Coin(s)
- Beefy 19 on Western Ave.
- Henry's Hamburgers on Western (great diced onions - like a McDonalds, I recall...)
Thanks!
Andy

I remember Henry's, and I do recall that they were McDonaldesque. Check this link: http://www.ameshistoricalsociety.org/exhibits/l_way/henrys.htm

The font used for the word "Hamburgers," as well as its placement on the sign along with the smiling burger face, is very similar to McDonald's signage. For comparison, check: http://www.media.mcdonalds.com/secured/multi/storephotos/menusigns/

As you say, burgers were similar, too.

Hammond

Very nice! Thanks for those links...weird to actually see the Henry's sign again!

Andy

Infoman wrote:Very nice! Thanks for those links...weird to actually see the Henry's sign again!

Andy

A I actrually ran into a still functioning Henry's in Northern Michigan last summer. I can't remember exactly where I saw it, but I had to pull off the road and order a burger. All I can say is you are better off with your memories than you would be with the real thing. I remember Beefy 19 as well. It was the first fast food plact I ever went to. (Western and Berwyn, right?)

While doing a Google search to see if I could find the Michigan Henry's, I came across this interesting link about some old South Side Places...some of which I remember as well. http://www.geocities.com/bowen1968/restaurants.htm

Infoman wrote:Hi, All...

This one has been bugging me for some time. And I thought I'd never get the answer, but now, at least there's hope!

I grew up, in large part, in West Rogers Park, Evanston, and Skokie. I recall in the mid-seventies, there was an eatery - probably more of a fast food place, but large enough for plenty of people to sit down - on the west side of Clark Street, just a little south of Howard...almost across from Capt Nemo's. We used to go to this place a lot to get hot dogs, hamburgers, and the like. For the life of me, I just can not recall what this place's name was. It's been gone for quite some time, but it was there for quite a while, too.

On while I'm on the subject, though less importance to me, who remembers the following:

- Gold Coin(s)

- Beefy 19 on Western Ave.

- Henry's Hamburgers on Western (great diced onions - like a McDonalds, I recall...)

Thanks!

Andy

I've got a feeling this won't help, but your question about the restaurant just south of Howard on Clark reminded me of one that I really enjoyed for a lot of years on the east side of Clark, My Place For. Back in the 60's, it was on North Lincoln, around 5000 North, then moved to Clark Street. Great fried and Greek-style fish. Even if that's not the one you're trying to think of, maybe it'll help you jog your memory. Thinking about My Place For also reminded me of a seafood place I enjoyed back in the 60's called Nautical Inn.

I remember Gold Coin both at Devon and Western, then at Howard and California (on the Evanston side, I recall). Good diner/deli selections.

Infoman wrote:Hi, All...
I recall in the mid-seventies, there was an eatery - probably more of a fast food place, but large enough for plenty of people to sit down - on the west side of Clark Street, just a little south of Howard...almost across from Capt Nemo's. We used to go to this place a lot to get hot dogs, hamburgers, and the like. For the life of me, I just can not recall what this place's name was. It's been gone for quite some time, but it was there for quite a while, too.

Was it Arthur Treacher's (now a Buffalo Joe's)?

marydon2 wrote:I've got a feeling this won't help, but your question about the restaurant just south of Howard on Clark reminded me of one that I really enjoyed for a lot of years on the east side of Clark, My Place For.

I always called that place "My Place For Question Mark." It's now Gateway Bar & Grill ... not great, but if you're hungry and find yourself on the corner of Howard and Clark ...

Chicgail wrote:Fanny's in Evanston -- the food wasn't that great, but it always seemed like such a cool place to be (ah, youth!).

Fritzels -- an icon. I have some of their original recipes for steak Diane, Chicken Visuvio, etc.

And I'll go along with Dr. Jazz and Fritz, That's It! in Evanston as well.

Barney's Market club for sure. The original west Randolph St. destination restaurant. "Yes, sir, Senator." The best lobster in Chicago.

And Armondos. Anyone else remember Armondos? on Huron, I think.

I believe Armando's was at Rush & Superior Dined there several times

Slicker Sams Melrose Park Baked Clams King Crab & Scampi
UnGrand Cafe across The lobby from Ambria, Duck Sausage App. & Steak Frites

Club El Bianco, South Side home of the13 Course Fiesta Dinner

Prince Castle Hamburgers North Ave. Elmwood Park or River Forest

nr706 wrote:"My Place For Question Mark."

I remember enjoying their taramasalat and sharing a large grilled fish with a friend.

Didn't they close after being fire bombed?

Hi, Everyone...

Thanks for the replies.

I remember "Your Place For...", too...that wasn't the one I was thinking of.

And yes, I remember Arthur T's Fish and Chips - but that was on Howard, just west of Clark. The one I'm thinking of was on Clark, somewhere across the street from Capt Nemo's...maybe a slight bit north of Nemo's on Clark on the other side of the street.

Anybody??? This is bugging the #&#Q*&$* out of me!!!

Thanks...

Andy

Infoman wrote:Hi, Everyone...

Thanks for the replies.

I remember "Your Place For...", too...that wasn't the one I was thinking of.

And yes, I remember Arthur T's Fish and Chips - but that was on Howard, just west of Clark. The one I'm thinking of was on Clark, somewhere across the street from Capt Nemo's...maybe a slight bit north of Nemo's on Clark on the other side of the street.

Anybody??? This is bugging the #&#Q*&$* out of me!!!

Thanks...

Andy

The place I remember being where you speak of was The Big Pit, but I don't think that's the one you're thinking of. I suspect based on the food you describe that the place was there after the Pit closed otherwise you'd be talking about ribs, chicken and steak sandwiches rather than burgers and hot dogs, although they did serve those too.

MIDAS!!!!

THAT'S IT!!! THE BIG PIT!!!!!

Yes, hot dogs and burgers - but chicken, ribs, and steak sandwiches, too.

THANK YOU!!!

I KNEW someone would remember it!!

Now I can sleep tonight!!

Thanks again!

Andy

Glad to help. That was one of my familly's favorite places when I was growing up.

Cathy2 wrote:

nr706 wrote:"My Place For Question Mark."

I remember enjoying their taramasalat and sharing a large grilled fish with a friend.

Didn't they close after being fire bombed?

Good memory. The taramasalata was excellent, and they offered two fish in the Greek style you're talking about - red snapper and sea bass. Both were great, but the sea bass was really the better of the two. They also had some of the best fried smelt, a dish much too hard to find. In fact, I don't think I've yet seen a thread on fried smelt, but I'm thinking that would be an interesting one.

HI,

If you do a search for fried smelt, it comes with these results here, here and here for a good beginning

marydon2 wrote:They also had some of the best fried smelt, a dish much too hard to find. In fact, I don't think I've yet seen a thread on fried smelt, but I'm thinking that would be an interesting one.

Some great fried smelt are available at Periyali in Glenview, Santorini in Greektown and don't forget the outstanding salt & pepper smelt a few of us enjoyed yesterday at LTH.

Periyali
9860 Milwaukee
Glenview, IL
847-296-2232

"Little" Three Happiness
209 W Cermak
Chicago, IL
312-842-1964

Santorini
800 W. Adams
Chicago, IL
312-829-8820

I miss Golden Dragon on Wells. It moved, moved again, then closed. I cannot explain my sadness...

I was about to try Hong Min in hopes of a replacement (although sooo much further from where I live), but there had been a fire. I waited and waited but it never reopened.

I guess that's fate telling me that there are no replacements - still not over it though.

Hikari

Le Cochonnet. (Sheffield nr Clark)

Cynthia's. (Halsted nr Armitage)

Kungsholm. (Now Lawry's)

Merlot Joe's. (Now condos -- had a great brunch.)

Nepenthe. (Somewhere on Chicago Ave. -- bizarre place full of men's ties.)

Great Gritzbe's Flying Food Show. (LEYE on N. Wabash)

Charmets. (North Mich Ave.)

L'Epuisette. (Exquisite place in an apt bldg on Goethe.)

Jacque's Tale of the Whale. (900 N Michigan)

Metropolis. (In old 1800 N Clybourn bldg, before all the traffic.)

Cas and Lou's. (Irving Park Rd.)

Toulouse on the Park. (Cabaret is sorely missed.)

Buona Fortuna. (Milwaukee Ave.)

Cas and Lou's. (Irving Park Rd.)

Cas and Lou's was our very very favorite spot in the 70's. We went to Manzo's (Kedzie and Irving) for dinner often, but Cas and Lou was for special. Is my memory failing or wasn't there a disco right across the street or maybe down the block? I adored Cas and Lou's tiramisu with a cup of coffee with Bailey's Irish Creme.

While Irving Park was Cas and Lou's main location, for some number of years of its existence the family had a restaurant by the same name on Dempster in Skokie. That's the one I enjoyed. Great veal parmesan.

RSMBob wrote:Barnaby's Pizza on Ogden at the W end of Downers Grove. Heck, I'll add Shakey's, too for the atmosphere, but Barnaby's had some pretty good thin crust pizza. The best part was waiting for the light at your table to come on so you could go pick up the pizza! I understand that there is still one around somehwere, maybe near O'Hare?

Believe it or not there is a Barnaby's Pizza in Tallahassee FL. I was there on business last year and couldn't believe it. Same pizza, saltine cracker thin crust.

There are still at least 2, and maybe 3 Barnaby's still around. The one near O'Hare is on Higgins just east of Wolf. There's also one in Morton Grove or Niles on Caldwell just south of Oakton. The third one might be on Golf. Rd. in Schaumburg.

Hi,

There is a Barnaby's on Skokie Valley Road in Northbrook, just south of Dundee Road. I've passed it for years without paying any attention until recently after all these Barnaby references.

Barnaby's Family Inn
933 W Rand Road
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
847-394-5270

Barnaby's Family Inn
134 West Golf Road
Schaumburg, IL 60195
847-882-3220

Barnaby's of Northbrook
960 Skokie Boulevard
Northbrook, IL 60062
847-498-3900

Barnabys the Family Inn
636 East Touhy Avenue
Des Plaines, IL 60018
847-297-8866

WOW! Lot's of misty water colored memories here....

Can I add, Grover's Oyster Bar on Irving Park? Many a happy giant silver bowl of gumbo and splitting a cheese burger and a pitcher of Molson's with my first real boyfriend....sassy waitstaff and bumper stickers galore with a rocking juke box....

Someone mentioned Mel Markon's .....mmmmmmm....the lasagna burger rocked my poor young self....a meal that lasted two days for me....

How about Jonathan Livingston Seafood on Sheridan Road?

It was one of the early LEYE restaurants.

or

The Rusty Scupper on Higgins?


Any memories of these places?

does anyone remember sandy's drive-in. they were bought out by hardees in 1973. here were the chicagoland locations. they actually filmed training videos at the elmhurst location (not sure of the address). looking for pictures and memories of sandy's if anyone has them
www.geocities.com/sandyshamburgers

ELMHURST

AURORA locations were...
333 s. lake street, aurora, illinois

1250 n. farnsworth, aurora, illinois

I remember Sandy's, though I thought they were just in a few Great Plains states, didn't realize they originated this far east.