My husband and I miss Ma Glochners in Bellingham only one choice but the best cinnamon rolls and broasted chicken. And a graduation dinner! There used to be a fried clam shack in what is now called the Pavilion at Saybrook Point, right across the parking lot from the Fort Saybrook Monument Park in Old Saybrook, CT. It had the absolute best muffins. I remembered also the Weathervane (several locations), Bob Lees Islander , Boston, that was very popular back in the day.. When the state took the land for the Walden Pond State Reservation in 1966 or 67 she was ready to sell. The Viking ,422 Stuart Street..complete with smorgasbord!! Thankfully, many still survive throughout NE. 3 hours later, we headed from there to the Cape !! Its owners boast that their taproom has the oldest hand carved bar in America, and it's wherethe first draft beer pump in Boston was installed. Also in Franklin, Welicks Restaurant was famous for their Fresh Seafood. Also Newport Creamery and there was a restaurant I used to go with in New London CT with my grandma that is now a bank. The Red Wing is still there and is as wonderful as ever! So yummy! When hard times descended in the 2000s, the company was split into two entities, with the restaurant business being sold to Deal Metrics, and the retail ice cream business, along with the Brighams name and trademark flavors, being sold to Hood, which continues to distribute them to stores under the Brighams name. Answer (1 of 9): The laws in Massachusetts require that bars stop serving alcohol at 2 am. The Cock n Kettle was epic! I remember taking dates to Kowloon. I miss Souper Salad in Kenmore Sq something fierce, and The Arlington Diner on Mass Ave. They made a mean lime rickey too. Lived in Buxton for years and made the trip to Coles on a weekly basis. Excellent Syrian food, steaks and seafood. Boston Gone: The sites of rock clubs and music venues no longer with us. 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. Remember seeing Louise Day Hicks eating there!!! I felt badly when I heard of their fire and subsequent closure. Supposedly, the BellyBuster was free to anyone who could eat it all in one go. Vanyaland editor Michael Marotta and photographer John Hutchings spent a day tracing Bostons long-gone clubs, and photo-documenting what exists in these spaces today. Dont forget the Toll House,home of the famous cookies. Their pecan rolls were to die for. Several Boston-area gay bars and clubs have closed in recent years, including Chaps (shown in 2005). How about Sandys on the bridge to the Cape, Redwood in Mendon, Coney Island in Worcester, of course Anthonys , The No Name, the Hilltop in Worcester, and the list goes on. Certainly was by the end of the 30s. John Durgin and Eldridge Park took that over in 1827 (a third partner, John Chandler, came aboard in 1840, but by then it was apparently too late to add his name). Anthony's Pier 4 Restaurant Flickr/Dale Cruse The Parker House is the oldest continuously operating hotel in the U.S. and its bar is one of the oldest in Boston. I remember having lunch at Warmuths and seeing on the news that night that it closed its doors for good. The menus were written in swoopy cursive. It really was the best Greek food around. We felt so grown up! Signs on the plywood over the windows said, 'No Trespassing' and 'Private Property.' No one from Old Sully's could be contacted for comment on the story. The Layette House on Rte 1 Foxboro. Maybe its just as well, as I have been living out West for 47 years now. Commodore, Noth Beverly Chinaland, Beverly, Green Barrel (at tbe bottome of Danvers State Hospital. The Shiro in Berlin. They were Great, miss them. The Last Hurrah is located inside the Omni Parker House hotel, which itself dates to 1855, and claims the much-traveled British author as a reveler and a guest. This department store was established in the 1840s, but moved to Tremont Street in 1910. Bobby Hackets in Pembroke, Ma on route 53, a great New England Fare from prime rib to Clams Casino, always a great stop. Boston, MA 02210; East Side Bar and Grille 561 Cambridge Street Cambridge, MA 02141; Easy Pie 1701 Washington Street . Was sad to hear Brighams closed. There was a Yokens in Danvers , Mass in the early 70s . Founded by Massachusetts native Edward Brigham in 1914, Brighams opened in the Boston suburb of Newton as a single shop, with the proprietor selling the ice cream and candy he made in the back room. The interior of most locations had an old-Boston feel, with heavy wooden tables and dark-beamed ceilings. Anyone remember La Picolla Venezia in the North End when it was on Salem Street? This is in no way a better in the old days post; were just pointing out that musical magic took places in many unmarked graves around the city. I have lovely memories of both of those! But what's the oldest bar in Boston? I agree, always looked forward to the one before you crossed the bridge to the cape. Fried Clam stand on Route 1 in York (? Commodore was great, as was the General Glover House in ? The Arrow and Marios in Westport, CT. Marios was a favorite watering hole across from the Metro North train station. The chocolate loving Dutch have been eating them for breakfast on toast for decades. However, the Saugus location on Route 1 was truly vast, with a dining room that could accommodate well over 1,000 diners. Dj vu! (Well, that and the giant turkey that overlooked it all from the restaurants iconic highway sign.). Well, its often not pleasant. Yokens, Hilltop, Valles, The Modern and Greenwich Turkey Farm in Nashua, and the Hanover House in Manchester and last but not least, the China Dragon in Hooksett. Never knew who might show up at the Clam Bar. Lords in Wells Maine unbelievable stuffed lobster, had an extra tail inside and the dessert in the pastry with ice cream was delicious. Hilltop Steak House was founded in 1961 by a butcher named Frank Giuffrida, and it was popular from the start. Lords in Wells Maine unbelievable stuffed lobster, had an extra tail inside and the dessert in the pastry with ice cream was delicious. Well, a number of local watering holes are surely up there, welcomingColonial rebel rousers as they helped organize The Revolutionand many of them still stand today, in defiance to the rapid development surrounding them. It was a Greek diner, and they made my favorite Chicken/Broccoli/Ziti ever super lemony, super garlicky. Jimmys Harborside in Boston (next door to Pier Four) and The Pillar House in Newton. Does anyone remember the Cranberry Bog Restaurant on RT 184 ( Providence-New London Turnpike) in North Stonington, CT? The lobster pie was absolutely filled with big chunks of buttery lobster and a buttery topping and it was my favorite. As far as now defunct chain restaurants that were always very good, Victorias Station ( all of their restaurants were built from converted Train Cars. No matter which one you went to you would always end up seeing someone you knew. In addition to all of these? And for dessert, you couldnt go wrong with Durgin-Parks Indian pudding. Got engaged there! Despite its popularity, Chadwicks closed in 1998. Stoddard's: Tucked away in the Leather District, this retro. In all, there were 16 gay bars in Boston and Cambridge, according to Pink Pages directories from 1993 and 1994. Late hours with great fries and roast beef sandwiches. 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 miss The The Rome in North Attleboro-Joe Chilli was great to work for too! Afterwards you would go outside to see the decorated windows and across the street to Jordans Enchanted Village the to the toy floor. Brighams in Arlington Heights. 12 Closed Places In Boston That Everyone Misses - OnlyInYourState Largest salad EVVERR! My first solo car ride when I picked up.2 friends and drove to Salem. Buzzys Roast Beef is gone and the Liberty hotel now occupies its place. Anyone remember the name of the restaurant up a hill on Rte 3A in Plymouth, Ma? Willow Pond Kitchen on Rte 2A in Concord, MA. The ClamBox has taken its place with my family. Our wedding cake came from Jordan Marshs bakery! Every year my parents would take me there on my birthday. This restaurant was a highlight of my teenage years. The food was delicious. Les Zygomates: A longtime staple of the Leather District, this Gallic wine bar and jazz hangout was a favorite of after-work crowds near South Station. The most affordable family restaurant. McMenamys Falmouth. BTW Lafayette House and Red wing are still operational. The Steaming Kettle in Government Center the BEST clam chowder EVAH!!! ! Liz White Welch, What now-closed restaurant do you miss the most?Were putting together a list of our readers favorite gonebut not, Posted by Boston.com onTuesday, August 8, 2017, Last call: What now-closed restaurant do you miss the most?Were (finally) putting together a list of our readers, Posted by Boston.com onWednesday, January 10, 2018. https://www.tfrecipes.com/jordan-marsh-macaroon/. They were an Italian restaurant served huge plates of Italian food and their desserts were good too. Many restaurants here have been in business for many decades or even a century. Warren Tavern Bars Charlestown The Warren Tavern has been in its current location on Pleasant Street (near the Bunker Hill Monument) since. I watched it grow from a small bar with bar pizza and delicious Greek salad to a large popular restaurant where wed wait an hour to get a seat on the weekend. 617-956-8765. My family would go to Custys every year when my uncle came up from N.C. I think they are still at Faneuil Hall. Agree about Fontaines in West Roxbury. Bishops in Lawrence was great. She was famous for her apple pies and fried chicken. You go downstairs. We already have this email. I remember their 15 cent coffee, great pies, and my favorite, their chicken strips, with fries smothered in brown gravy, and a salad. At the time of its closing, it was the second-oldest restaurant in Boston (behind Union Oyster House, 1826) and the fifth-oldest in the country. My heart is filled with sweet memories just thinking about those special dinners. Sherry Mayes Millington, As a former employee of Anthonys Pier 4, the popovers were delicious. Swipe or use your ← → (arrow) keys, Start typing to see results or hit ESC to close, Jenny Zigrinos new hour special Jen-Z to premiere with Comedy Central, V3 Weekend: Roll Call @ SoWa, Tiny in JP, The Big Lebowski in Somerville, Creed III Review: Michael B. Jordan knocks em out, Small Town Murder plots return to the scene of the crime at The Wilbur, Operation Fortune: Ruse de Guerre Review: This movie: Pas bien. The Yankee Silversmith in Wallingford, CT. Even though Im living away, Im sad at the fact that Cole Farms in Gray, Maine has closed. It is located in a building that dates to the early 1700s and is listed as a National Historic Landmark. Very found memories. Anybody remember anything more about it? Spent many wonderful hours hanging out with other couples in the booths upstairs. Bergamot: One of Somerville's most popular dining rooms could not survive 2020. Old Sully's Boarded Up, Looks to be Closed for Good Yay to Thompsons. But the NoNames legacy cant be understated,believe me..it served as a virtual Restaurant Academy, and chances are there is at least one establishment in your area that owes its existence to that chain of entrepreneurship that issued forth from the humble Fish Pier! document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This setting should only be used on your home or work computer. ! Mary Kerr, Remember the European in the North End? J.J. Foley's: The Most Authentic Irish Pub. In a space that originally housed the Federal Reserve, Bond is now a cocktail bar that nods back to its history with original doors and a pastry kitchen that is located in the bank's old vault. My favorite place to eat while spending summers at the shore. What was the RedSnapper restaurant called before it was the Red Snapper? Blue Ship Tea Room on a dock in Boston. If you mix up the two, Bostonians will surely let you know. As a recent college grad, in the early 1970s, I worked in a nearby law firm and was on a tight budget and usually brought a sandwich from home. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/visiting-the-last-surviving-howard-johnsons. All quality seafood, shoreline of Guilford was a restaurant Mecca. 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. Apparently he was quite the kidder. Ahh, yes, the Pillar House ~ very much a special-occasion restaurant. What a nice trip down memory lane! Every time a customer was celebrating a birthday, an employee had to bang a drum that hung from the ceiling, and play the kazoo, and encourage the entire restaurant to join him or her in a sing-along. Stillit I ever got back to Massachusetts, it would have been well worth going to several times! 37 notable Boston restaurants that have now permanently closed From the terrific home made turkey soup to the home made pies, what a meal! One of my favorite places was Kens at Copley. Really loved the ice cream and clams. Boston Classic Restaurants - Boston Classic Bars - Town & Country My father took me to Locke-Ober while I was still in college in the 60s and as I recall the had one room for men and another for women and children. They offer full lunch and dinner menus and at night they have live music and DJs every night of the week. Stay up to date with everything Boston. I also loved the different steaks. Their roquefort dressing was the best. Let us know in the comments. When we came back We loved going to Durgin Park for the food and to interact with the tourists who were invariably nice, interesting, and often clueless about what made Boston, well, Boston. All rights reserved. Expensive but great for special occasions. 10 Oldest Bars in Boston - Oldest.org - Home of the Oldest Things in Bittersweetthank you. The waiters were all old men, and the pictures of movie stars who ate there were on the walls. R.H. Stearns and C. Crawford Hollidge were in direct competition, as the former was located on Tremont Street, across from the Park Street subway station. Bar Boulud: Daniel Boulud perhaps the most internationally-decorated chef to dabble in the Boston food scene in recent years has closed his French-accented restaurant at the Mandarin Oriental. Hot fudge dripping over the sundae. Most famously, John F. Kennedy launched his political career at the hotel and proposed to Jacqueline Bouvier at Parker's Restaurant. Fun times! Locals never had a chance to bid farewell to these local restaurants and bars. I cant remember the name. Great memories! Melissa Karales, Baileys Ice Cream on Boylston Street. It was are go-to place for any occasion and my husband & I dated there for years. How about maybe one of the oldest restaurants in MA. Best fried chicken evaah!! Both were on Main Street in Hyannis! Clubs and pubs have come and goneeven Fenway Park across the street has been slicked up and expandedbut the Cask remains a stoic, no-frills grand master. Sablones Veal n Vintage in Bostons East End. Long gone, now, of course. I wonder why they left out the Shore Dining Hall at Rocky Point in RI? The sign is still there, though the restaurant in gone. 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 ! Here are the now-closed restaurants Boston.com readers miss the most We asked what restaurant you miss the most, and, more than 3,000 comments later, here's what you said. Im from the Worcester area. The food was fine (think burgers, tuna melts, and BLTs), but the ice cream was always the draw. I used to go there before my evening shift. What about LockeOber in Boston? Cheers Faneuil Hall: The Faneuil Hall location's bar was a replica of the one that appeared on the set of the TV show. What about Mug N Muffin. Across the street and a little bit south stood a competing stand by the name of The Waltham which did not last beyond I think 1936 and was pulled down a few years later. They were also famous for their homemade Hot Fresh Popovers which every table would get a basket of them. Ahh Brighams. Its current location, however, is not the first, serving as this tavern's home only since 1844. Last I checked New England comprised more than 2 states. Everyone treated like family. At that point, ownership passed to Victors nephew, Luc Charpentier, who ran the restaurant until it closed in the mid-1990s. No one mentioned Vinny Ts they had restaurants in Worcester and Lexington. Does it sound right to you? She also had framed photos on the wall of her with all the famous people who ate there. I think the name had the word oyster in it. ! Elizabeth Hunter Vasco, The iconic Fontaines chicken sign, which was a Boston landmark until 2005, greets visitors to @culinarymuseum! Ah I used to work there 60s through 80s. Bond Bar at the Langham. Diners can still enjoy Dante de Magistris' fresh pastas and hearty Italian plates at Il Casale Lexington and Il Casale Belmont. We always stopped there. Excellent, my mom and her friend Marge took me there when I was expecting my first baby, a special day! Gilchrist's building is still standing, although the store itself closed in 1977. The Pewter Pot was also known for good coffee served in pewter pots and hearty chowders, sandwiches, and breakfast foods. Pellino's Ristorante (2 Prince St., Boston) has closed after about three decades in business the first two-thirds of which were in Marblehead before owners Frank and Karen Pellino moved the. I also remember Valleys Steak House and the lobster specials they had. No mention of Mildreds Chowder House? My mothers favorite uncle, Henry Meyer (who died when I was 3 mos old), worked there as a bartender for many years back in the 40s. Ceia: One of Newburyport's go-to destinations for fine bistro fare has shuttered its doors. The HobBob Restaurant on the Boston Post Road in Madison, Connecticut served the most amazing fried chicken and shaved ham grinders! Dantes Inferno always a stop when leaving Thunder Mountain through Spring field Mass. I loved the Pewter Pot. The floor was covered in small white tiles, which added to the ambiance and also helped make the place cool. Dineros Hull. The Brighams in Arlington Heights, Nov. 18, 2009. In 1920, this shop started out as a humble dry goods store, but within a decade, it had changed direction to focus on women's clothing. We lived around the corner back in the mid 70s and, as poor college students, it was so special when we could afford to treat ourselves. It was an occasional outing from our family home in Burlington . 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. My parents would take us there if we were going to Boston, and it was a special treat for us. Only place I have visited where you could order a whale steak. Famous folks like Joe DiMaggio and Judy Garland dined here, and it was particularly popular with Boston's political power players. I miss them both. Since its start, this family-run pub has kept it classic, pouring pints of Guinness and other draft beers from behind its dark wooden bar, and serving straight comfort food with a smile. How about the Hearthside in Hanover! Yes, Mildreds and also Thompsons Clam Bar. The one we miss the most Fontaines win West Roxburytheir fried chicken Alabama with the snowflake rolls, butternut squash and mashed potatoes with gravy is to die for!! In the early sixties, I worked just up Route 1 at what was once known as Ships Haven, which became, The Ship. From General Electric building over the site of The Channel in Fort Point to the inconspicuous Allston location of early-80s post-punk comet Underground, so much of Bostons musical history is hiding in plain site. Whenever a new one opened,he was in charge of setting it up,hiring staff,planning menus,etc.He said he would spend 6 months at each location, get it running smoothly and hand it over to permanent management. The chain of restaurants was born in the 1960s and spread to other New England states like Connecticut and New Hampshire. My parents just loved it. Too far from my home in Wakefield. Same for music venues, nightclubs, bars, and other important cultural hotspots. The original tavern was a large three-story colonial-style building. Hilltop was a firm favourite for its ridiculous extravagance with decorations, the herd of plastic cows. Does anyone else have memories to share of SANDYS? They sure do bring back many wonderful Family Celebration Memories. It is so sad that they closed. We would order big sandwiches and homemade Swedish desserts to bring back to our cottage. Not living in Boston, it was a place to go to if at 11 at night one got a hunger attact. The Pour House in the Back Bay has been sold after 34 years in business. There was a Swedish Smorgasbord restaurant just off Washington St. in Downtown Boston and we went there alot in the 50s. I would be bribed to bring back lobsters every trip to the buffet whether I wanted one or not, for my lobster eating competing uncles. That gypsy lifestyle taught him a lot,but when he had experienced enough of it,he opened his own place,and had great success. 4. Although Id only been there once about 10 years ago, it has a special sentimental place in my heart. My go to place for Jimmies and a Lime Rickey. All but 1 of these restaurants were in MA, yet this is titled 7 Lost & Gone (But Not Forgotten) New England Restaurants At its early-1970s zenith, Pewter Pot Muffin Houses could be found from Harvard Square to Cape Cod, about 40 of them in all. Gaslight: The South End has lost one of its Gallic mainstays, a bistro once graced by Tom Cruise, among others. Johnsons is still there in Northwood, NH! On the other side of 95 was The 95 House. Our newsletter hand-delivers the best bits to your inbox. 5 Best Historical Bars in Boston | After Dark with Dane But its always been fascinating to us that so many notable (and in some cases, historic) concerts, parties, and events have happened across the city in places that no longer exist. Muffins, of course from standard varieties like blueberry and coffee cake to unusual creations like almond tea and fruit cocktail (there were even mystery muffins for daring diners.). RECOMMENDED: See the full list of the best bars in Boston. The Copley Caf became the Merry-Go-Round Bar in 1934, complete with a merry-go-round; in 1978, it was simply The Plaza Bar and Dining Room; then, in 1996, it became The Oak Room and racked up considerable standing among Bostons Back Bay set. Though its a solid, year-round neighborhood drinking and dining spot, it turns into a complete madhouse on game days during baseball season. Parsnip: This upscale Harvard Square restaurant, housed in the multi-level space that formerly held Upstairs on the Square, opened in late 2015. Today Bell in Hand is a full service restaurant as well as a bar and happening nightspot. This was in the 70s. Historically, gay bars were spaces where LGBTQ people could meet, exchange information, learn about events and politics, and form connections that might be . They had excellent muffins and a great breakfast. Id like to add the Wursthaus in Harvard Square in Cambridge run by the Cardullo family. And in that, the Cask has a secure place in Bostons history. JTs in Sudbury Fantastic home cooking. Original Owner: James Hook. Sad to think of these iconic restaurants are no longer around. The Tam is a prime example, having first opened its doors sometime during the 1940s, thriving as a beloved townie bar ever since. Though now more a restaurant than a bar, you can still stop in for a drink. It was named the Sand Bar and was associated with a miniature golf course. We are lucky enough to still have many wonderful eateries from which to choose, from Kellys Roast Beef to Louis Lunch, and we appreciate them all. Fenmore Grill: Situated a long foul ball from Fenway Park, the Hotel Buckminster and its in-house Fenmore Grill have both shuttered. 11 Marshall St, (617) 367-0055 WARREN TAVERN, Charlestown Warren Tavern is the oldest tavern in Massachusetts and the most famous watering hole in the United States still in its original building and location. That was also my introduction to Greek food. They did quite a function business so had need of live bands. Miss them all! It now houses the popular Trinas Starlite Lounge. I had Nancy Greenwood! They offered all the steak and lobstah you could eat for a vcery reasonable fixed price and made their money on the beer and desserts they sold separately. Great food and hideaway bar. Sheffield Utd X Tottenham - Ao Vivo Grtis HD Sem Travar | Futebol Grtis HD. Another local seafood mecca was Yokens on Route 1 in Portsmouth. They closed ages ago However a spinoff of it opened on Post Rd in Warwick RI not too bad. I always ordered the same thing for dinner: escargot followed by baked stuffed lobster. Great memories. How about ye old Wilton Diner, Wilton NH At that time most of us were in our twenties and had worked at a few other local places like The Last National Bank, the White Pillar, the Brownstone and fun bars like The Russian Lady and Mad Murphys, all great memories, still have best friends from those crazy years of youth! I remember when The No Name was literally a shack on the waterfront with fishermen bringing their latest catch of blue fish coming in the back door. My parents found the restaurant when my dad bought a slice of the Countesss Dobos Tort. My parents and I would go there for special meals. The Weathervane in Maine. I miss lots of those, like Fantasia, Durgin Park, Jimmys Haborside, Pewter Pots, Brighams, the China House in Boston (near Steinway), etc., but my all-time favorite was Stellas, first in the North End (the great mystery was where did the valet parkers put all those cars? A summertime tradition to visit at least once while leaving the Cape. Ma Glockners was fabulous, especially their incredible cream pies! Im looking for the coconut macaroon recipe from Jordan Marsh or Filenes??? How they used to flock to Anthonys and stand in line waiting for an hour or more! We asked you in Augustand again last weekwhich restaurant you miss the most, and what you loved so much about it. Coney Island in Worcester is still open and now also has a hot dog concession at Polar Park, the new home of Boston Red Sox AAA affiliate, the Worcester Red Sox (formerly the Pawtucket Red Sox). So, whats sitting on these properties now? I remember Anthonys Pier 4, but didnt go there very often. Worked there in the 90s. And now, more than 3,000 Facebook comments later, weve compiled 13 that stood out the most, based on the number of comments and reactions to those comments. We enjoyed going there until the evening my wife got sick from the seafood. John Zappala created it into a brigantine, two-masted sailing vessel with elegant dining on two levels. What about LockeOber in Boston? Research and anecdotes were pulled from The Music Museum of New England, Dirty Old Boston, The David Bieber Archives, and a variety of other online sources, linked when appropriate. Mapping Boston's Former Gay Bars - ArcGIS StoryMaps Also the best Grape Nut Pudding I ever had. Bids tavern in Norwich Connecticut fabulous place for sandwiches dollar beers the supreme grand slam I especially liked their cheeseburgers. Their pot roast was the best I have ever had as was there Grape Nut Custard. Great salads and sticky buns. I miss them all! I became a serious seafood lover and cook after my year at Honiss. I grew up in Norfolk and my family enjoyed going there. If you asked, they also sold their squat red-on-clear Bel-Aire water glasses that the waitress brought before taking our orders. When you stop by this historic Boston bar for a brew, you are following the footsteps of American history. Compared to other U.S. cities, Boston has lots of businesses that have endured the passage of time. Very smoothly regimented operation and quite impressive. Sandys had a location in Brockton, MA also. 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.