Richmond Station 861 Canadian (New) $$$Downtown Core "served with wild rice & roasted veggies. Because it was considered a classy restaurant, we felt very grown-up whenever we went there. La Maquette. Sadly the owner left to take over the Aston Martin Car Company in ENGLAND and the restaurant rapidly went south becoming a poor shadow of its former self. Did you know him? On the north side just East of Parliament was Macedonian Village. I haven't visited one in over a decade, but I think the Elvis Shrine was the last vestige of this era. So many great memories in the article and all these wonderful comments. Save. Toronto Archives, F1257, item 0504. If anyone else has any memories of any of the three prime restaurants, kindly post. Use to ride our bikes to swiss chalet at yonge and sinclair for french fries. Dads were happy to sink their $2 steins of house lager while the legendary free-with-dinner Frank Vetere's soda glasses can still be found at local thrift shops. Quo Vadis is another restaurant that must be mentioned when writing about the 1960s, as it was the first dining establishment in Toronto to receive international recognition. Mothers Pizza. Then, Ed Mirvish appeared and inquired, Whats the problem?, He smiled, apologized, and told the waiter, Escort them to the table that has been reserved.. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Memories of Torontos restaurants of the past, Plans for Waterworks Building at 505 Richmond Street West, Captain Johns Seafood RestaurantToronto. . It was in the indoor part of a strip mall and sold bread (delicious challah!! homefinder.ca 4 days ago Report Ad 3 Pictures 1004 Kingston Rd, Toronto, On M4E1T2, Toronto, Toronto $ 69,999 They were everywhere in the '80s, but the Toby's Good Eats at Yonge and Bloor was the quintessential downtown snack shop. The restaurants housed an authentic Cowboy styled atmosphere with saloon doors, stag horns, wood walls, yellow and brown uniforms for the staff and red and white checkered table clothes.. And yeah, the Beggars Banquet Music Festivals. UTPro Instant Reports: Residential Density Spiking in Midtown. It eventually suffered from chain restaurant disease and become bland (cilantro/garlic-free salsa). Toronto Gone represents the final photos, the ones I have not posted before or published. Regardless, this historic tavern is a reliable spot for beers and pub grub, imbued with Toronto history. 1 of 4. My mother and grandfather worked at Bassels and thats where my parents met. Book also available in Chapter/Indigo, the Bell Lightbox Book Shop, and by phoning University of Toronto Press, Distribution: 416-667-7791 (ISBN 978.1.62619.450.2), Another book, published by Dundurn Press, containing 80 of Torontos old movie theatres will be released in the spring of 2016, entitled, Torontos Movie Theatres of YesteryearBrought Back to Thrill You Again.. 17. They sure did a land-office business of fishn chips both eat-in and take-out on Friday evenings! My wife and I often had a special dinner at the Balkan on Elm Street, just west of Yonge. As a young boy, we would see movies at the Willow Theatre on Yonge Street, between Sheppard and Finch. This is where I attended a wedding reception in its banquet room in the basement. Although it didn't hold up against Chili's, TGI Fridays, and Applebee's, there was a time when it was fairly ubiquitous throughout the states. Maybe around Bloor St. and Avenue Rd. It was very posh ! "the kitchen sink," made of 16 scoops of ice cream and covered with crushed up candy bars), this was the place to be when hanging around the Eaton Centre. Captain Johns Seafood Restaurant was in a ship named the Jadran, which in an earlier life had cruised the Mediterranean Sea. The northern half of the semi-detached house was occupied by another well-known restaurantQuenelles. 15 Places. The Sign of the Steer Restaurant at 161 Dupont Street in 1955, the neon sign of a steer visible on the south wall. He stated that in talking about the ice cream waffles, there was also the Honey Dew stand in Simpsons basement. House Of Chan Steak'N Lobster Dining Lounge. Please read the cookie policy for more information or to delete/block them. Remember, I said reasonably.. I discovered some errors on these web sites, but still, I am grateful that these sources were available. The restaurant was very successful and a great meeting spot for Danish Xpats. Your email address will not be published. The Java House was also in this block of buildings, south of Bloor Street, and was great for coffee after the theatre. The other favourite buffet in that decade was the Savarin Tavern, located at 336 Bay Street. Toronto in the 1980s was defined by video rental stores, Degrassi's original seasons, and. Photo, Toronto Archives, F0124, Fl 0002, Id. Meanwhile old favorites such as steak and baked potato, tossed salad, and cheesecake seemed dull. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Booked 28 times today. Arcadian Court in Simpson's Doug Taylor, Toronto history historic Toronto Queen Street West tayloronhistory.com Toronto's restaurant of the past. From the late-1960s until the 1980s, the name of the Maitre d' was Tage Christensen. Anyone remember The Barclay Hotel- dinner club in the late 50s and 60s. Almost every night after homework was done we could be found there. It was fab to have Italian food like that as a kid. Recent publication entitled Torontos Theatres and the Golden Age of the Silver Screen, by the author of this blog. Thank you so much I was privileged to enjoy most of these wonderful establishments over three decades. The Swiss Chalet at 362 Yonge Street. " 20/06/2020 " Fabulous ice cream and gelato. As well as the Old Fish Market there was also the Market Grill on Church St. Required fields are marked *. My sister and I used to streetcar it to Jesse Ketchum Public school. Anyone remember any Macedonian owned restaurants in 1945? . Another fave of mine was The Moorings, best lobster thermidor in the city! Ahhh- In the late seventies The Geneva on Queen E of Parliament north side for breakfast feta and onion omelette to die for. Pickin Chicken, Lake Shore Blvd West (1980s) by Patrick Cummins. I have lived across Canada but was able to travel throughout the year so always was able to get my corned beef. The Panama Bloor and Ossington sure would love to see and inside and outside picture of that place!! Reading the message involving Prime Restaurant was pleasantly surprising. Its well-advertised all-you-can-eat French buffet was highly popular, though it was not particularly French. Though shunned by the food elite, corporate chain . In fact, Frank Vetere's actually trademarked the name "Deep Dish Pizza". A very interesting trip down memory laneso many of the spots that I had long forgotten about. Wasnt it Lardys? Another ethnic restaurant that stands out in my mind was Michi, when it was on Church Street. Brown Derby Tavern at Yonge and Dundas (1970s). Its facade has changed greatly since the 1950s. The sign looks like El Toro. Charles (waiter) had a fabulous memory. May 20, 2018 #43 Whether you went for the jukeboxes stationed in every booth, or the greasy diner classics and deluxe desserts (a.k.a. Today, I possess fond memories of this fine dining establishment. Eastside Mario's had the faux new york city decor. Frank Vetere Pizzeria. It was dark and expansive, with stuffed seagulls and angels and god-knows-what else hanging from the ceiling and booths on multiple levels. Also a haunt of people performing @ OKeefe Centre. Eds Warehouse, big prime rib, fun decor. Great article. Nonetheless the industry fought a proposed increase in the federal minimum wage from $2.30 to $3.00 an hour. When I asked for something not on the menu, it was no problem. This was in September 1957. After attending the theatre, we visited Bassels where we usually ordered coffee and pie with whipped cream, or if we went to Bassels in the evening, before the theatre, we had a western sandwich and fries. Frank Vetere's menu also included mouth-watering Italian sandwiches, burgers, pasta and an all-you-can-eat salad bar. Two teenagers, even girls, can eat a lot! See more ideas about memories, restaurant, howard johnson's. My Favourite seafood restaurant in Toronto was The Mermaid, at 724 Bay Street, which opened in 1964. It is difficult to realize today how popular the Swiss Chalet was in the early-1960s. Load There was a restaurant on northside of Bloor just west of Sherbourne, the buildings are gone. Too much new construction going on and they tear all the old buildings down. The cones were 5 or 10 cents and it made shopping with my mother bearable. During my high school years in the 1950s, I often visited local restaurants for a coffee and a slice or pie. Post by United Bakers Dairy Restaurant. We had fish n chips too, although I dont remember the name of the shop. As a boy, we would sometimes go to a restaurant that I remember as Polynesian/HawaiianI believe it was on Yonge, or Avenue or perhaps Bathurstnorth toward Lawrence? It opened in 1976 in an old house, and remained until 1984. I was all grown up when I arrived in Toronto in 1987, but I remember my visits to Bemelmans; the original Bloor Street Diner where I met my first boyfriend; the early 90s version of City Grill at the Eaton Centre; and the Daily Planet at Yonge and Eglinton. At the time it was what would be called a greasy spoon with a counter and those revolving bar stools. Named after the ranch in TV's long running oater Bonanza, Ponderosa offered up affordable chopped steak, baked potatoes, all-you-can-eat salad bar, coconut cream pie and mushroom gravy smothered fries. It was also the era when post-war immigrants were changing the restaurant scene. Maxi owned the bar/restaurant and always greeted you at the door. Id completely forgotten about the Spaghetti Cellar at Frans but I used to go, must have been on weekends, with my friend Karen for an all you can eat special they had. It was expensive, but the food was wonderful. Check out the list of all Restaurants in Eglinton Avenue East. I still have the silver tea service they gave my mom when she left. There were two famous buffet restaurants in Toronto in the 1960s. Remembering the early days of the Swiss Chalet, they only served 1/2 or 1/4 chicken with french fries and NO cutlery. In the 1950s, high schools did not provide texts. This is a true eater's city. Chi Chi's Mexican restaurants - catchphrase "A celebration of food!" JavaScript is disabled. We enjoyed the meal and when the cheque arrived, the bill had been reduced by 50 per cent. Club: Boa Caf, 25 Bellair Years in operation: 1989-1998 History : This is a tale of two interconnected yet vastly different Toronto venues, each influential in its own way. Lobster and ice cold beer on a hot July day, overlooking the harbour, was as close to heaven as Ill likely ever get. I only have a childhood memory of it but it may have been between King Street and the Esplanade. Charles took all 14 orders & I am sure that Charles heard the school principal state Does he know what he is doing? It was one of the most well-known restaurants in Toronto for over a decade, famous for its Leek and Stilton soup. He explained that they required the dress code to prevent vagrants from across the street at the railroad yards from entering the establishment. I have yet to find another place that makes battered shrimp as amazingly as they did*sigh*. When I came to Canada as a child from Denmark in the mid fifties Mermaid restaurant was called the Little Mermaid restaurant on Bay Street. It was reported that John Turner had his own table at Winstons. I still remember when my mother discovered the delights of adding garlic to her recipes, much to the chagrin of my father. Your list is amazing. In 1954 to 1957 My parents, my sister and I lived at 7 Elm street in Toronto. We won't fault you for getting misty-eyed over these failed fast-food chain restaurants from the 1980s. Toronto Archives, F1526, Fl0008, item 0030. Fentons was at 6 Gloucester, a few doors east of Yonge Street. The Black Bull Tavern also crowns itself as Toronto's oldest bar, dating back to 1833. The menu is ever-evolving, but memorable mouthfuls include pleasure-pocket taleggio cheese, grape, and onion agnolotti; and delicate hamachi topped with xo sauce, tomato consomme, and creme . The Graf Bobby Restaurant on Wellington Street. The president of the National Restaurant Association reported that the country's half million restaurants enjoyed rising sales throughout the mid-1970s, with 1975's take 16% higher than the year before. Trailblazing 1980s nightclub Twilight Zone brought diverse crowds and sounds to Toronto's Entertainment District long before such a designation even existed. I just walked by the old Tom Jones Steakhouse building just east of Yonge on Colborne St. One that was left out was The Restaurant, part of the Three Small Rooms. I still have a swizzlestick from Malloneys. Patrons often lined the stairs while waiting for their tables at the Savarin, even though they had reservations. Notable acts include: Teenage Head, Black Flag, and Bauhaus. One of the novels that I wrote The Reluctant Virgin (a murder mystery) is set in Toronto in the 1950s and the imaginary characters in the story dine in many of the restaurants mentioned in this post. The Silver Rail Tavern in the 1950s, located at 225-227 Yonge Street. Toronto Restaurants of the 80s and 90s prosperegal May 10, 2018 1 2 3 4 5 Next prosperegal Senior Member Member Bio Joined Jan 31, 2009 Messages 1,140 Reaction score 45 May 10, 2018 #1 For those of us who grew up in the city/suburban Toronto in the 80s and 90s: which ones were your favourites? I believe this is the only 5 star restaurant in Toronto and it lives up to that rating. Then, there was the Arcadian Room (Simpsons), Casa Mendoza (great meat platters, Argentinian style) on the Lakeshore, The Round Room in Eatons College, Beverley Hills Hotel on Wilson Avenue (good lunch buffet), the Colonial Tavern and the Silver Rail on Yonge Street, and Diana Sweets on Yonge and also on Bloor, and Frans on St. Clair Avenue, Eglinton Avenue, and on College Street. Inspired, and frequented, by world-class chef Yotam Ottolenghi, Fat Pasha brings innovative Israeli and Middle Eastern cooking to Toronto. Also Ford Drugs on Yonge for the cheapest burgers around. It was named the Normac. There was also a supreme version available . Dinner on our first night. Ive enjoyed a meal or three in many of these restaurants. Converted from a house to the Busy Bee Dinder in 1929, the "B" consisted of an open kitchen and counter, and became a local destination for traditional meals and coffee to go. I recall how difficult it was to receive a reservation, so always phoned at least a week in advance. Eds restaurants and the Royal Alex were the impetus that started the gentrification of King Street West. To my surprise, I could find not only no pictures but no references at all. Our favorite memories included breakfast at Sassafraz. Menus, Photos, Ratings and Reviews for Seafood Restaurants in Toronto - Seafood Restaurants By using this site you agree to Zomato's use of cookies to give you a personalised experience. It was small and romantic with a great atmosphere dark, sheer curtains hanging from the ceiling, very quiet inside. Hope its still there. What a awonderful interesting writing on Toronto restaurant memorabilia. Kickass Burgers. It cost around 2 bucks. It started in the thirties & I think it had closed by about 1990. We always started the meal at the Mermaid with the Copenhagen Seafood Chowder, which was a Danish version of New England clam chowderrich and creamy. Noticing the geography of your prefered restaurants, Im sure you must remember mine. Sadly the same issues which had affected Frank Vetere's ultimately brought down Ponderosa, which still survives as a US chain but saw a total collapse in Canada in the late 1980s when the majority of their locations were converted into Red Lobstersat a time when our country was experiencing a massive renaissance in seafood. Our pizza joint was Salernos, occasionally wed win vouchers to dine at Peppios (where the Sign of the Steer was). Yeahthat was great. . My hangout restaurant was the Boardwalk, a typical Canadian style diner, run by a family from Macedonia. Johns, which was moored on the east side of the Jadran. However, the original location on Bloor Street closed in 2006; a condo is now on the site. I grew up in Leaside and have dined at most of the restaurants you mention. Toronto Restaurants; Use the app to find the best restaurants and hotels everywhere Be the first to get news and update about the MICHELIN Guide Subscribe Michelin will process your personal data to (i) manage your subscription (ii) and measure the performance of our campaigns and analyze your interactions with our communications. Napoleon restaurant was at 79 Grenville Street, a short distance west of Bay Street. In 1958 we were told that the site had been sold so we had to move thereby making way for Barberians Restaurant. Arcade games (usually Asteroids, Pac-Man, Dig-Dug or Zaxxon) lined the walls and could be operated with plastic tokens that also worked in the gumball machines, and of course every kid got a free token with their meal. South on Bay, down some steps, dark, red banquettes. La Chaumiere was also well known for its coq au vin and scallops Normandie. Could someone remember the name. It arrived in November 1975 and was docked at the foot of Yonge Street, at 1 Queens Quay. I am trying to remember a restaurant with very high ceilings, sky lights, lots of trees and hanging plants. Or the broken pieces of crispy crunch chocolate bars, sold by the pound at Eatons candy counter, which wed munch as we walked the tunnel. Toronto based chain Frank Vetere's Pizzeria was one such magical eatery. Bayer Senior Member. John Letnik purchased it and sailed it from Yugoslavia to Toronto. During the mid-to-late-1970s, Yonge Street was the main artery of Toronto gay social life (it would shift to Church in the mid-1980s). By 1989 Mothers had gone into receivership and was bought up by Little Caesers, who disposed of the classy Mothers style and helped usher in the era of cheap tasteless cardboard Pizza (aided and abetted by other chains who shall remain nameless). I was wondering if anyone else would remember Malloneys. Chinese Food Restaurants, Asian Restaurants. This steak House is still in business. . These restaurants were favourites when we visited Loews Uptown or the Town Cinema Theatre on Bloor Street East. I still have the menu today. The prices were more modest and the steaks were almost as good. Because Maple Leaf Gardens was a few blocks south of it, it was very busy on nights when the Leafs played home games. Tom Jones Steak House on the corner of Colborne Street and Leader Lane in 1989. Another bargain chain of steak houses was Ponderosa, named after the fictional ranch in the TV program Bonanza. These restaurant chains offered affordable steaks that were reasonably tender. We need more of these memories postedthe guitarist who played at the 33rd? I think it is still there. Frank Vetere's actually trademarked the name "Deep Dish Pizza". View this Spot. This was in late 50s and through the 60s so Im sure they both knew your grandmother. The 10-storey building originally opened in 1955 as the Anndore Hotel and Apartments - a glamorous rooming house Marlene Dietrich was rumoured to have visited. We lived upstairs and had to look after the coal furnace during off hours. Muddy York is still alive, albeit in the Rogers Centre. Near the North York, York, & Old Toronto tripoint. There was a second location on the east side of Yonge south of Charles. I remember having lunch there with my mother. The names of the dishes so were unfamiliar to most Torontonians that menus at the Acropole were useless. There is mow an Irish pub in that location I dont think any of them are still around. I remember it well, but was never inside it. 641 reviews #39 of 5,196 Restaurants in Toronto $$ - $$$ Bar Contemporary Canadian 100 Front St. West Fairmont Royal York, Toronto, Ontario M5J 1E3 Canada +1 416-368-2511 Website Menu Closed now : See all hours COVID-19 update: See the added health and safety measures this property is taking. 800 Sq Ft Of Property With A To-Go Option As Well. Old school style and service, updated with the freshest local ingredients, no MSG and Zero Trans Fats. But my favourite was Truffles, at the old Four Seasons, before and after the 1990s renovations. Images are not to be reprinted, reposted or used for any purposes whatsoever outside of the Urban Toronto forum without my express consent. I recently read an article about it but dont recall where! Oct. 9, 1981 - King St W - "Ed's Warehouse" restaurant - view is east from Duncan. For more than half a century, the House of Chan, a steakhouse and Chinese restaurant near the corner of Bathurst Street and Eglinton Avenue West in Forest Hill, has stood as a de facto living. Member Bio Joined Mar 14, 2008 Messages 1,656 Reaction score 1,524. Front Street and either Bay or Yonge that had a club with live entertainment. comments, Toronto's buffet scene is shrinking but a few restaurants are still holding out, Jagmeet Singh calls out 'greedy CEOs' at Loblaws and Sobeys for high prices, Huge fast food brand likely behind viral 'TTC French toast guy' stunt in Toronto, Toronto shopper outraged as maple syrup prices more than double in a few months, Grocery store nailed with 13 infractions from Toronto health inspectors, Toronto restaurants reintroduce lunch in hopes that industry luck has improved. It always feels good to share memories with others. For some of the exact addresses of the restaurants I relied on information posted on-line. Which surprises me as it was a wonderfully bizarre experience. It had great food and was so cosy and warm on winter nights. One simple one was the RED HOT stand in the annex of Eatons hot dogs and mustard with a napkin and orange pop loved them. Its new owners began substituting lobster-flavoured pollock for real lobster meat, and the Mermaid closed shortly thereafter. Share. Tom Jones would be to the left of the photographer. Those who were there lovingly explore its lasting legacy. China House Eglinton west of Bathurst The dining room was Victoriana gone wild; the decor was part of the attraction. Husband & wife moved and still operate a fine restaurant in the Gattineau area. One chain you didnt list was pickin chicken and their VW delivery vehicles. Steakhouse, Lounge, Asian, Chinese, Alcohol Served, Gluten Free Foods. Does anyone remember a restaurant called Le Mascaron at First Canadian Place? It was real nice. we practically ordered 80 % of the menu and were too full." more Outdoor seating Delivery Takeout 2. Closed now : See all hours. I miss it to this day! Toronto has some great restaurants, delis and buffets. Rhodes had a front area on the north side of the entrance fronting the fine dining room that featured local jazz musicians Thursday to Saturday evenings. They eventually parted ways and he opened a restaurant of the same name on OConnor with my grandmother. Restaurants of the 70-80s in TO by barb Sun Jan 09, 2005 9:29 pm Yes, The Gasworks, the Yonge Station, The Colonial, The Embassy, The Elmacombo, The Isabella House, The Ports, Sammy's Cellar, The Plaz Bigalle, Nick's Underground, The Queensbury, Did I drink too much back then? Yes the music was fabulous as was the atmosphere. Never wrote down your order, but it was served exactly to each person. It was near a Toys R Us) for a friend's birthday several years in a row. Larry's Hideaway. The restaurants housed an authentic Cowboy styled atmosphere with saloon doors, stag horns, wood walls, yellow and brown uniforms for the staff and red and white checkered table clothes. The hotel was a favourite of Hollywood stars such as Katharine Hepburn. They had wonderful fried chicken and collard greens. I remember such a restaurant located on the East side of Yonge Street, just north of Summerhill Station. Hi there, I DO remember The TRAC very well. The Boardwalk was our hangout in the 60s and early 70s. Started in 1972 by Frank Vetere, the red and green shutters and offbeat interior (mixing Carnival mirrors, cartoons and great moments in Pizza history) provided an imaginative setting, bested only by their Chicago style deep-dish toppings heavy pizza which oozed that authentic Italian touch and was rightfully branded "the best pizza you've ever tasted". Contact me via the following: You must log in or register to post here. When my wife requested a special dessert because of a medical condition, no problem. your dinner. We ordered a very expensive bottle of white wineLoved the place. I dined there once with my father and he asked the waiter if anyone ever ordered in a pizza after finishing a meal at La Scala. But I remember many of the restaurants youve mentioned here, some of them only now that youve written about them again, like the Mermaid. I remember the tunnel and the soft chocolate malted ice cream cones wed buy at one end of the tunnel. Read the 10Best Toronto reviews and view user's restaurant ratings. Businessman Brian Alger acquired the expired trademark to Mother's Pizza - one of his favorite brands growing up (along with the Pop Shoppe, which he also acquired) - then teamed with Restaurateur Geeve Sandu to reboot the franchise using the same original formula. Maybe a beer or two at Hemmingways, and dinner at Arlequins. Having said that, they did offer some higher end items on their menu that I understand were very acceptable, which may have warranted the sale of beer and wine. The 19 best restaurants in Toronto A wildly diverse and energetic population have turned the best restaurants in Toronto into real foodie destinations Written by Sandra Osojnik & Mary Luz Mejia. I spoke to a cook called Jimmy at the Dairy Freezer at St. Clair & Caledonia who told me he used to work at the Dixie Prime. Sep 13, 2019 - Restaurants that I ate at as a child..most no longer exist. ), on Yonge; Bistro 990our go-to place for lunch upon arrival in Toronto; Starfiishgorged on oysters; JKROManother wonderful go-to place for lunch; Jamie Kennedys Wine Bar, and then, there was Susursan incredibly delicious and enjoyable dining experience. Brought back some warm memories. Check their menu, reviews & rating, photos, price, location, cuisine, offers, and more. Thankfully not all of our beloved retro chains have sad endings: Mothers Pizza Parlour & Spaghetti House, another fondly remembered family joint - returned from the grave back in 2013. The only other eatery I remember from the 1950s is the Honey Dew restaurant located on the mezzanine level of the Odeon Carlton Theatre, which served fish and chips and Ritz Carlton hotdogs, along with the famous Honey Dew orange drink. They also served excellent salads. I thought I had died and entered heaven when I first tasted their Delmonico steak. 111 King St E, Toronto, Ontario M5C 1G6 Canada +1 416-361-9666 Website. Remember most of the restaurants mentioned but we loved a little restaurant called Pot au Feu.it was on a street near University Ave and was in the basement. So disappointed when it closed. I remember the Toronto Radio Artists Club well. We could remain for an evening at the Ports of Call, as after dinner, we could visit one of the bars for music and dancing. One of the walls had a huge hand drawn mural of Leonardo himself. Toronto Archives, S0372, SS058, item 2482. However, my first experience with its barbequed chicken was at 362 Yonge Street, which remains in existence today. La Chaumiere Restaurant at 77 Charles Street East, near Church Street, opened in 1950, and was the citys first truly French dining establishment. 0111. Located on Young, just north of Wellesley He later added the Stables, entrance off St. Nicholas for more casual eating . We bought our own, sometimes saving money by purchasing second-hand books. Dining in Toronto in the 1960s architecture toronto historic Toronto historic toronto buildings Toronto toronto architecture Toronto history Toronto's restaurant of the past Memories of Toronto's restaurants of the past October 5, 2015 johndougtaylor Dining in Toronto in past decades was far different to the culinary scene that the city now offers. I also remember the Organ Grinder on the Esplanade. 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