OT: Restaurant chains you miss

[s1uggo72]

Do they still sell KFC?

No different Gino’s. It’s a local chain

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[Big_O]

Sign of the Beefcarver.

And they’re still open.

Locations | The Beef Carver

Sign of the Beefcarver Has 2 Locations Royal Oak 27400 Woodward Ave Royal Oak, MI 48067 248-546-7888 Dearborn 23100 Michigan Ave Dearborn, MI 48124 313-562-1390

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The Royal Oak location is just south of where I did my fellowship in ‘89-‘90 at William Beaumont.

 

[s1uggo72]

There is one Gingerbread Man left and it's in Carlisle. I used to love their Super Nachos with sour cream and guacamole.

Did Prairie Dogs the drink of the Redskins Hogs with Russ Grimm one night. That was the calm part of the evening

 

[s1uggo72]

Steak and Ale, Lone Star Steakhouse

Steak and Ale was owned by the Shooneys people. I don’t know if it was under the same corporate umbrella or not

 

[TiogaLion]

I'm sure it is awful - especially if the state is involved. Pretty much everything is now. There was a time though that it was good. Really good on College Ave. at 2am.

I'm sure there are other locations but I sometimes stop at one just outside (1/4 mile) south of Leesburg on BUS Rt 15. It's not like the one that was on College Avenue but their chicken is still very good.

 

[razpsu]

Train station
Original Italian pizza
Dantes
Deli
Hiway pizza
Cc peppers (original)
Roy Roger’s where yallah taco is. Only place that had bottomless sodas
Howard johnsons
Mario Luigi’s
Village inn pizza
Red barn
Vesusvios
Brothers pizza
Gc murphy
Surf club
Gman
Mr cs
Players
Playland
Campus casino
Golden dome
Nickelodeon
Elbys
Home delivery pizza
Pennsylvania pizza
Mad mex
Spats
Skellar kinda
Babys
Her wigs
Saloon
Penn state sub shop
Bubbas




Oh the good ole days.

 

[MtNittany]

Train station
Original Italian pizza
Dantes
Deli
Hiway pizza
Cc peppers (original)
Roy Roger’s where yallah taco is. Only place that had bottomless sodas
Howard johnsons
Mario Luigi’s
Village inn pizza
Red barn
Vesusvios
Brothers pizza
Gc murphy
Surf club
Gman
Mr cs
Players
Playland
Campus casino
Golden dome
Nickelodeon
Elbys
Home delivery pizza
Pennsylvania pizza
Mad mex
Spats
Skellar kinda
Bab
Her wigs
Saloon




Oh the good ole days.

When I lived w/ Heller out at Heritage Oaks, the VIP was our turf. The cheap draft beer, the tables, the pizza - it was all just perfect. Don't know if Ronnie and I ever lost a pool game there.

 

[manatree]

Another chain I haven’t seen in years is The Red Barn.

Glenn Ressler owned some Red Barn franchises as well as some Ponderosas for a spell.

 

[Achowalogan]

Boston Market.

Just my 2 cents but Roy Rogers is awful. How on earth they are still in business on the PA Turnpike is mind boggling.

They know a guy (politician)

 

[Pool boy]

Chesapeake Sea Food House

 

[LionJim]

Also still around but don't see them much anymore were the A&W restaurants. Having a burger and a A&W rootbeer. Used to be one on LBI (Long Beach Island) that I always went to growing there in the summer.

There’s one in Zanesville, Ohio, on the way to Columbus.

 

[BobPSU92]

Also still around but don't see them much anymore were the A&W restaurants. Having a burger and a A&W rootbeer. Used to be one on LBI (Long Beach Island) that I always went to growing there in the summer.

There’s one in Zanesville, Ohio, on the way to Columbus.

This is what we’re up against.

 

[Roar More]

I don’t miss this one but remember when this was around? Gee, wonder why they failed? (Sarcasm font used!)

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I had the book when I was a toddler.

 

[MtNittany]

Another rib joint that didn't last (at least down here) was Damon's. We had one on US 1 in Jupiter and the owner started another restaurant in our Publix plaza at the beach. Both were great, but short lived.

 

[LionJim]

Red Lobster might soon be going Chapter 11. (It’s on my tv right now.)

 

[Lion84]

There’s one in Zanesville, Ohio, on the way to Columbus.

Used to be one in Cape May and on the Wildwood Boardwalk - both gone now.

 

[BobPSU92]

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[Connorpozlee]

My number that I miss is Howard Johnson's. AYCE Fried Clams every Friday. They were, IMO, the best fried clams I have ever eaten and it's not close.

There are still a few Roy Rodgers around.

Roy Rogers had (has, I guess?) the best fast food burgers without question.

 

[Fac]

There's still a few Rax's, one Dutch Pantry (in Dubois), and yes one HoJo's left - in Benton Harbor, MI.

Rax had great milkshakes.

 

[Fac]

Ah, Red Barn. I worked at the one on South Atherton. We were permitted to take home any unsold product when we closed. It's amazing how much fried chicken was prepared in anticpation of that last half hour rush that never materialized.

Ah, Red Barn. I worked at the one on South Atherton. We were permitted to take home any unsold product when we closed. It's amazing how much fried chicken was prepared in anticpation of that last half hour rush that never materialized.

Loved Red Barn chicken over KFC.

 

[Fac]

Is Arthur Treacher's still around anywhere? I used to love their fish and chips.

Yes it was pretty good. We had a hot dog shop in Hickory TWP (Now Hermitage) that had fish sandwiches on fantastic tasting buns.

 

[Fac]

A local Pittsburgh chain that lasted for a hot minute was Winky's. Supposedly there was one in Wilmerding.

I was known to enjoy the Chi Chi's lunch buffet, especially the churros with strawberry sauce.

I saw a Pizza Hut lunch buffet last week in Cranberry, PA. Unfortunately, it was at 5:30.

I concur that Roy Rogers made a good roast beef sandwich.

Hometown buffet was also good for stretching my federal per diem budget.

Most Pittsburghers of a certain age miss Isaly's, especially their skyscraper cones. Toasted almond fudge was my favorite. (My mother would buy it by the tub.) They still live on via Klondikes and chipped chopped ham bbq sauce.

We had a Winky's in Hermitage as a child. We really went there as kids on our bikes for the donuts.

 

[manatree]

Red Lobster might soon be going Chapter 11. (It’s on my tv right now.)

I've seen penguins on the telly, but never lobsters.

 

[Fac]

I had the book when I was a toddler.

Me too. It would be worth a mint today (to certain people).

 

[Fac]

Mr. Steak. The finger sandwiches were pretty good.
York Steak House - Sautéed Sirloin Tips in Au Jus sauce.

 

[BobPSU92]

We had a Winky's in Hermitage as a child. We really went there as kids on our bikes for the donuts.

 

[Achowalogan]

We had a Winky's in Hermitage as a child. We really went there as kids on our bikes for the donuts.

“Winky’s makes you happy to be hungry “

 

[MtNittany]

Our Surf Taco (the only one outside of NJ) is gone. I didn't go there much, but it was about 2 minutes away up at the beach. I guess they're closing some NJ locations as well.

 

[PSU87]

Is Arthur Treacher's still around anywhere? I used to love their fish and chips.

Having been to the UK many times, I'll say Arthur Treachers/Long John Silvers was really close to what you'd get at the corner chippy...

 

[MtNittany]

Red Lobster might soon be going Chapter 11. (It’s on my tv right now.)

So chances are it's not really "endless shrimp" after all??

 

[Bwifan]

Our Surf Taco (the only one outside of NJ) is gone. I didn't go there much, but it was about 2 minutes away up at the beach. I guess they're closing some NJ locations as well.

I have been going to Blue Water Taco's in Jupiter when I am there. Not bad, pretty good tacos if you get a chance. Close to Jupiter Medical Hospital

 

[MtNittany]

Having been to the UK many times, I'll say Arthur Treachers/Long John Silvers was really close to what you'd get at the corner chippy...

Still a LJS on the strip in Williamsport. Chicken Planks. They could deep fry a shoe and I'd just eat around the sole.

 

[MtNittany]

I have been going to Blue Water Taco's in Jupiter when I am there. Not bad, pretty good tacos if you get a chance. Close to Jupiter Medical Hospital

I can't even get to Abacoa right now. I can get there. I just can't get back.

You know the Inlet/Tequesta bridge has been closed for a year. Now they decided to close the Donald Ross bridge for 10 days (eastbound only). I'm about another bridge closure from having to boat to work in Tequesta.

 

[Bosco2]

Carrol’s in Shillington for the win. Damn. Thank you, thank you, thanks you. The Old Man used to swing through and grab burgers, shakes and fries. As a kid, that was ******* awesome.

That was pre-McDonalds and the first place like that we had ever seen. Burger, fries and a shake for under a dollar. King's in Mt Penn was the same.

 

[Bosco2]

For the Reading crowd, Crystal Palace. Best chili dogs on the planet if you didn't mind the cook laying 8 of them along his left arm while applying the chili.

 

[rem524]

Here's one for any Boston area people. It wasn't ever a chain (they tried and didn't get past 5 locations) but apparently the original on Rt. 1 was one of the highest revenue restaurants in the country at its peak (it seated ~1500 people). No reservations - you would get a number and wait to hear your number called to be seated - often for an hour or more. They'd call off a group of numbers (not sequential so you had to pay attention) and say which dining room to go to. That was part of the experience - and you could get a drink or two while you were waiting.

 

[Thorndike2021]

Susie Wongs!

Anyone remember Chilcoat's? There were a few of those around back in the day. Always had good comfort food there.

 

[NittanyBuff]

Still plenty of Gino’s in WV!!

Love some greasy Gino's pie.

 

[IrishHerb]

Nickerson Farms. They used to have decent breakfasts, not sure about other meals.

 

[leinbacker]

Train station
Original Italian pizza
Dantes
Deli
Hiway pizza
Cc peppers (original)
Roy Roger’s where yallah taco is. Only place that had bottomless sodas
Howard johnsons
Mario Luigi’s
Village inn pizza
Red barn
Vesusvios
Brothers pizza
Gc murphy
Surf club
Gman
Mr cs
Players
Playland
Campus casino
Golden dome
Nickelodeon
Elbys
Home delivery pizza
Pennsylvania pizza
Mad mex
Spats
Skellar kinda
Babys
Her wigs
Saloon




Oh the good ole days.

no Penn State Sub Shop?