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lynxstch · 01-17-2013, 02:59 PM

Boy, some of these made me feel old!

I remember A & W Drive Ins..it was my great grandmothers favorite. You could get chili dogs on Tuesday nite's for $.10, lol..and you could bring your own gallon jug and get it filled with root beer for $.50 I think it was. Was it Burger Chef that had $.10 hamburgs? I remember those too.

I was born and grew up in MA. There were Abdows (Big Boys) but those faded away. I remember Beefsteak Charlies, loved it. I remember Howard Johnsons, loved their fried clams. I think these are all gone now..along with another favorite of mine, Picadilly Pub. Another one I really miss is Arthur Treacher's Fish and Chips, it was my favorite! I also remember the Ground Round, didn't they have peanuts on the tables, and the shells were always all over the floor? And they played old black and white movies, like 3 Stooges, etc on a big screen while you ate.

I live in Western MD now. We still have a Roy Rogers (though I can't stand their food, lol), and a Ponderosa (which I haven't been into in years). They opened a Little Caesars Pizza about a year ago, but also lost Domino's Pizza at the same time. We really don't have many chain restaurants, other than McD's, BK, KFC, Ruby Tuesday and Applebees.

marcyinPA · 01-17-2013, 03:00 PM

Didn't read the whole thread, but my mom used to like to go to Arthur Treacher's Fish and Chips. I hated fish (still do) so I really hated going there!!

A couple of others:
Elby's (Bob's Big Boy)
Hardee's
Ground Round

And ...there was this pizza place- they served Chicago style pizza. Aurellio's I think it was called. Their pizza was so yummy!!

bunkkinsmom · 01-17-2013, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by rgf207

Chi-Chi's went out of business due to a Hepatitis A outbreak traced back to Green Onions. It was the largest Hep. A outbreak in US History.

The Chi Chi's in Raleigh closed way prior to the 2003 outbreak in Pennslyvania. The owners had already filed for Bankruptcy about a month or two prior to the outbreak and were well on there way to out of business. The Greensboro store and Cary stores closed first, then Raleigh. I remember Hurricane Fran came through in 1996 and I was still at Friday's. The old Chi Chi's was vacant across the street and that's where we parked our freezer truck to save inventory. I wanna say Raleigh closed in 94? Chi Chi's still operates in parts of Europe, but I don't think there are any left here in the States.

suzimar57 · 01-17-2013, 03:48 PM

bottom of the barrel (union city) open steak with melted cheese....
ground round (route 9W opposite prentice-hall) pina colada in a glass the size of a mini fishbowl
houlihan's (hackensack) loved those fried mozz balls!
jade fountain (route 17S) best weeknight buffet!
steak & ale (paramus) DH still isn't "over" losing this one...
howard johnsons (route 46) fried clams and coconut ice cream
woolworth's counter (west new york) grilled hot dog!!
wolfie's deli/restaurant (bergen mall) corned beef - yummmm....

now i'm suddenly really hungry....

Fire14 · 01-17-2013, 05:18 PM

I miss Sambos merry go round sundaes
POndrossa ones I know are all out of biz I personally think quality went down
Rax
Farrells ice cream
Ground Round
Mr. Steak which I think was same as sizzler
I barely remember friendly's Prob only got when traveling
I miss Bill Knapps Cheesey potatoes and choc chip cookies
little Ceasrers are making a come back around this area but I don't think it's as good.
I miss good A+W root beer

Squirlz · 01-17-2013, 05:33 PM

Both Ground Round and A&W are alive and well in Michigan.

Fire14 · 01-17-2013, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Squirlz

Both Ground Round and A&W are alive and well in Michigan.

ok fesh where? I'm taking a road trip ASAP

Kathryn Merteuil · 01-17-2013, 06:05 PM

I haven't seen this one mentioned yet! I remember going to one a lot because it was in a convenient location... and it was cheap.

daughtersrus · 01-17-2013, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by marcyinPA

Didn't read the whole thread, but my mom used to like to go to Arthur Treacher's Fish and Chips. I hated fish (still do) so I really hated going there!!

A couple of others:
Elby's (Bob's Big Boy)
Hardee's
Ground Round

And ...there was this pizza place- they served Chicago style pizza. Aurellio's I think it was called. Their pizza was so yummy!!

We still have Aurellio's pizza in the Chicago area. I think that they're a franchise so if you're looking for a business opportunity ...

Gumbo4x4 · 01-17-2013, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by suzimar57

bottom of the barrel (union city) open steak with melted cheese....
ground round (route 9W opposite prentice-hall) pina colada in a glass the size of a mini fishbowl
houlihan's (hackensack) loved those fried mozz balls!
jade fountain (route 17S) best weeknight buffet!
steak & ale (paramus) DH still isn't "over" losing this one...
howard johnsons (route 46) fried clams and coconut ice cream
woolworth's counter (west new york) grilled hot dog!!
wolfie's deli/restaurant (bergen mall) corned beef - yummmm....

now i'm suddenly really hungry....

We still have Houlihan's all over STL. There miiiiiiiiiiight still be a Ho-Jo's on I44 at Hampton.

Gumbo4x4 · 01-17-2013, 07:22 PM

Oh, and someone mentioned Benigan's earlier. If we had them around here, I don't remember them. So, when I saw there was one REAL close to our rental cabin near Disney, I was so excited to try it. The website showed it was still open, but when we pulled in, no go. That was a major downer

JVL1018 · 01-17-2013, 07:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by suzimar57

bottom of the barrel (union city) open steak with melted cheese....
ground round (route 9W opposite prentice-hall) pina colada in a glass the size of a mini fishbowl
houlihan's (hackensack) loved those fried mozz balls!
jade fountain (route 17S) best weeknight buffet!
steak & ale (paramus) DH still isn't "over" losing this one...
howard johnsons (route 46) fried clams and coconut ice cream
woolworth's counter (west new york) grilled hot dog!!
wolfie's deli/restaurant (bergen mall) corned beef - yummmm....

now i'm suddenly really hungry....

There's a Houlihans 5 min away from the old one in Hackensack, it's on Rt 4 West in Paramus, right before Rt 17. Since we got Cheesecake Factory where the old Houlihans was, I'm good with the switch. LOL
I miss Wolfies, too!

I really miss Farrell's in Paramus Park and Roy Rogers in Bergenfield.

Poohbug · 01-17-2013, 07:34 PM

We still have a Hardees, Ground Round, Fazolis and a A&W Drive in(only open in summer tho).

I miss Chi Chi's.
Rax did not last long in my town.
Ponderosa just closed.
Shakeys has been gone a few years
I miss Godfathers Pizza-that has been gone a long time.

stardebby · 01-17-2013, 07:37 PM

I miss Steak and Ale so much! Every time I drive the place where it was in my town I almost cry.

roliepolieoliefan · 01-17-2013, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by A_Princess'_Daddy

I went to Ponderosa a few times as a child and remembered loving it, so a few years ago my wife and I were driving cross-country and saw one when we were stopping for dinner so, at my imploring, we went there to eat. It was just atrocious. It may have just been the one at which we ate (it was in the middle of nowhere right off an Interstate, so not exactly a dining destination), but I was so disappointed.

Yep it's pretty nasty. We never go to Ponderosa. Haven't been in years.

01-17-2013, 02:59 PM	#91
lynxstch Love that Figment! Turkey, Clay, and my favorite all time christmas song..all on the same day..it doesn't get any better! Learned the hard way not to store meltables in the oven Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: MD Posts: 3,677	Boy, some of these made me feel old! I remember A & W Drive Ins..it was my great grandmothers favorite. You could get chili dogs on Tuesday nite's for $.10, lol..and you could bring your own gallon jug and get it filled with root beer for $.50 I think it was. Was it Burger Chef that had $.10 hamburgs? I remember those too. I was born and grew up in MA. There were Abdows (Big Boys) but those faded away. I remember Beefsteak Charlies, loved it. I remember Howard Johnsons, loved their fried clams. I think these are all gone now..along with another favorite of mine, Picadilly Pub. Another one I really miss is Arthur Treacher's Fish and Chips, it was my favorite! I also remember the Ground Round, didn't they have peanuts on the tables, and the shells were always all over the floor? And they played old black and white movies, like 3 Stooges, etc on a big screen while you ate. I live in Western MD now. We still have a Roy Rogers (though I can't stand their food, lol), and a Ponderosa (which I haven't been into in years). They opened a Little Caesars Pizza about a year ago, but also lost Domino's Pizza at the same time. We really don't have many chain restaurants, other than McD's, BK, KFC, Ruby Tuesday and Applebees. __________________

01-17-2013, 03:00 PM	#92
marcyinPA I'll never forget the strong, pungent smell of Noxema! I was such a fashion disaster!! Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 7,063	Didn't read the whole thread, but my mom used to like to go to Arthur Treacher's Fish and Chips. I hated fish (still do) so I really hated going there!! A couple of others: Elby's (Bob's Big Boy) Hardee's Ground Round And ...there was this pizza place- they served Chicago style pizza. Aurellio's I think it was called. Their pizza was so yummy!! __________________ 10/93- off site(Holiday Inn Maingate East), 10/94- OKW, 10/97- off site (Doubletree Suites DD), 6/02- FW cabins, 5/04- POR (AB), 9/05-ASMo (Dh's 40th birthday trip!)- Free DDP, 5/07- POP!- DDP, 6/08- We're Cruisin' (NCL Spirit) for my BIG 4-0!,6/09- WL (celebrating my birthday with Mickey!) ,2/11- POP

01-17-2013, 03:48 PM	#94
suzimar57 when i do put some makeup on, he's stunned! loose screw i find in his work pants It's cheesy, in a fun sort of way! Join Date: May 2000 Location: Bergen County, NJ Posts: 7,713	bottom of the barrel (union city) open steak with melted cheese.... ground round (route 9W opposite prentice-hall) pina colada in a glass the size of a mini fishbowl houlihan's (hackensack) loved those fried mozz balls! jade fountain (route 17S) best weeknight buffet! steak & ale (paramus) DH still isn't "over" losing this one... howard johnsons (route 46) fried clams and coconut ice cream woolworth's counter (west new york) grilled hot dog!! wolfie's deli/restaurant (bergen mall) corned beef - yummmm.... now i'm suddenly really hungry.... __________________ 1981 Offsite 1995 CR 1997 ASSP 1998 ASMU 1999 DLP 2000 ASMO 2001 ASMO 2001 ASMO 2002 ASMO 2003 CR 2003 ASMO 2004 CR 2004 CR 2005 PC 2006 CR 2007 PC 2008 PC 2015 AOA Last edited by suzimar57; 01-17-2013 at 05:05 PM. Reason: wish i could go back in time....

01-17-2013, 05:18 PM	#95
Fire14 Spartan Living in land of Buckeyes. Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Ashley, OH/ Holland, MI Posts: 8,184	I miss Sambos merry go round sundaes POndrossa ones I know are all out of biz I personally think quality went down Rax Farrells ice cream Ground Round Mr. Steak which I think was same as sizzler I barely remember friendly's Prob only got when traveling I miss Bill Knapps Cheesey potatoes and choc chip cookies little Ceasrers are making a come back around this area but I don't think it's as good. I miss good A+W root beer __________________

01-17-2013, 07:22 PM	#101
Gumbo4x4 Note to the ladies who forgot to check - we don't mind. Signed, "The guys" Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Missouri, USA Posts: 6,275	Oh, and someone mentioned Benigan's earlier. If we had them around here, I don't remember them. So, when I saw there was one REAL close to our rental cabin near Disney, I was so excited to try it. The website showed it was still open, but when we pulled in, no go. That was a major downer __________________ Our trip from Missouri June, 2012 http://www.disboards.com/showthread....4#post45301074

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01-17-2013, 05:33 PM	#96
Squirlz DIS Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,860	Both Ground Round and A&W are alive and well in Michigan.

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Kathryn Merteuil Barden Bella Join Date: May 2012 Location: Margaritaville Posts: 5,206	I haven't seen this one mentioned yet! I remember going to one a lot because it was in a convenient location... and it was cheap.

01-17-2013, 07:34 PM	#103
Poohbug What the schnitzel! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 1,803	We still have a Hardees, Ground Round, Fazolis and a A&W Drive in(only open in summer tho). I miss Chi Chi's. Rax did not last long in my town. Ponderosa just closed. Shakeys has been gone a few years I miss Godfathers Pizza-that has been gone a long time. __________________ Me , DH , DS Star Wars Fanatic, DS sweety and DS the artist

01-17-2013, 07:37 PM	#104
stardebby Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 118	I miss Steak and Ale so much! Every time I drive the place where it was in my town I almost cry. __________________ jan 2003 all star music nov 2010 pop july 2004 off site oct 2011 pop dec 2007 pop oct 2012 pop feb 2009 pop feb 2010 pop march 2010 pop april 2010 key west resort aug 2010 pop oct 2010 pop

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