We built our shower to fit the door. Thanks for reminding me of Hillaires. Find items using the title from the brochure, Most of the waitresses there were ancient and had worked there for decades. Another hostess working there (wish I remembered her name) told me that Consolidated Freightways was hiring. Thank you. They currently live in Silverton, where many years ago I sold them a restaurant called the Silver Grill. That whole weekend was filled with news from Dallas and Washington. My Grandfather was the great and late Larry Hilaire, I am the Son of Larrys Daughter Karen (Hilaire) Nickolas. https://www.caroamicoitaliancafe.com Also, it was The Crab BOWL on Barbur.
And I LOVED going to the public market for fresh produce, bread, and cheese! : ) Great food and atmosphere. Having come from Chefs job in Boise and we were looking for an apt., we stayed at the motel next to Eriksens. I have such fond memories of enjoying Summer Girls with my sister and grandmother at both Lipmans and Meier & Frank so many years ago! My hubby was an extra on the set and totally loved it! Yummy! I am wanting the recipe for the broasted chicken sandwich that was a specialty at Don Eltons in Lake Oswego in the 70s and 80s. Maybe a gas explosion ? Grew up in Beaverton ,( BHS 53) and we teens went to Dairyland in downtown Beaverton. THANKS. Do you remember Evelyn, the French waitress, Lila, the hostess, waiters Bob Girard, or Dean Olsen, What about Brian and George Green who worked in the kitchen ? I delivered Journals and most of my subscribers were black. The restaurant has undergone many changes of dcor and ownership and nothing has been successful. Sylvias, NE 51st & Sandy, a stones-throw from the infamous Coon Chicken Inn.
Back in the 70s Lewis Brothers made dogs for Roakes.
Sandy Blvd . I used to eat at a place that had all their food in small window type boxes along a long wall. Went back for a visit in 2014, and it was still there. years ago. (This was before he opened the Original Pancake House. What fond memories they would bring. Starbucks now I believe. I would stop in the morning after work and chat for a while, eat half of my sub and take the other half home. I believe it was called Ryans. My favorite was the Walnut Cream pie. Shreve & Co Sterling Tea & Coffee Service with Tray, 239.01 ozt. Dates from 1980s.too late for Portland? If you would be willing to help me I can be contacted at Im a Portland native and lived there up through my PSU days. The Berry Farm (huge, buffet-style family joint) on Canyon Rd or Beaverton-Hillsdale Hwy, cant remember) Thanks for the trip down memory lane, Ralph. Do you, by any chance, remember the name of the restaurant in SW Portland called The Shadows. It only contained these three ingredients. Had 24 birthday dinner there. My memory is that your grandpa said: Why should I pay Sanders a quarter for every chicken I sell? But he did all right without Colonel Sanders anyway. Red Rooster (Wilson High Hangout in the 50s) on Barbur? The seating was a bit cramped, but the food was terrific. All of Horsts 6? My wife and I were scraping by when we first got married.Whenever we got a little extra to treat ourselves we went to Valentinos.
Sailor in white loved that place! Can you tell me where it was located? We didnt all have a camera handy in those days and many really fun and exciting eventsplus the ordinary ones too, are lost forever. Kids playroom. Ahh, the Organ Grinder was quite a treat in its day! I was a small child in the 1960s, and my father, Eugene Bosworth, a pastel artist, showed his paintings in (at least) The Encore. The Embers still exists, over on the NW side of Broadway. Anybody remember coffee flake ice cream at MeierFrank? I had my first and best reuben sandwich there. Somewhere in Portland, near a very old Montgomery Ward building (a warehouse?) Cant remember the name of it. I was the broker who sold it to Korean couple, later it became and still is Boss Hawgs. I worked at the Hoyt Hotel until they closed and have a couple of pieces of memorbelia that I would like to sell. I use to eat early and late dinners in the early 70s when I worked swing shift nearby. I worked in a beauty shop at the Ione back in the late 60s. As others on the blog, I also miss Sweet Tibbie Dunbars; I used to work as a hostess part-time (along with a full-time job) to make ends meet before I was hired at Consolidated Freightways. I loved my time there and often wonder about all the old customers and friends we made there. Yes-it was Vittorios and I worked there for a couple of years. It was Pals Shanty. It was a pretty grand restaurant for a cafeteria! One restaurant at Ports O Call was Jamokes Landing. Remember R-E-S-P-E-C-T?? Yes, just like New York. I went to the Museum Art School in the early 70s and the Safeway behind the museum school offered a delicious herb bread that was my first experience with what I later came to recognize as a Croissant dough. Pewter goblets and silverware almost too heavy to lift, but the food and atmosphere were incredible. Seems to me we still had room for a candy bar or two as well. Chicken Little on 72nd and NE Glisan, broasted chicken, gizzards too, worth the wait. That was about 1972. near the old Greyhound depot. My 80-year-old grandmother used to bring me downtown on the bus when I was probably six or seven. But somewhere up there I used to listen to records and look down on the traffic far below. The best Turkey sandwich ever. Anyone remember Yaws or Meier & Franks Alladin Restaurant above the ice rink at Lloyd Center? When our dear friend jack Hemingway ( father was Ernest ) cme to town we took him there. Chinese Village and Canton Grill on 82nd, where the new-money Jade District is flourishing. We worked at US Bank in Installment loans and wed walk over at lunch. As a teen I had lunch with my grandfather at the Semaphore at SE. >There was a wine bar in the back corner The only one around that I can think of from my childhood 60 years ago is the Canton Grill which is right across from where New Cathay was from the 50s to the 80s. Not what I expected the weather to be. McBride Native American Photographs, Charles Schneider La Verre Francais Cameo Primrose Vase, Dale Chihuly, Macchia Cobalt Basket, 1992, Dirk van Erp Monumental Warty Jardiniere, c1911-1912, Lundberg Studios Style Onion Shade Pendant Fixture, Patinated Pacific International Exposition Mirror, Heintz Bronze and Sterling Vase and Bookends, Arts and Crafts Brass 2 Light Ceiling Fixture, Globe Wernicke Mission Style 4 Stack Bookcases, Set of 6 Waterford Aperitif Glasses, Pattern Lismore, Waterford 55 Piece Glassware Set, Pattern "Lismore", Waterford 12 Piece Glassware Set, Pattern "Lismore", Waterford 39 Piece Glassware, Pattern Lismore. Do you know the familys last name? Their original eatery was not uptown, which was considered anything west of 18th. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. `Canlis Charcoal Broiler on top of the Hilton, Medieval Inn across from Dan and Louis. I cannot devulge any more details, but you may be able to buy the famous Boss Sauce once again. Does anybody remember The Old Irish Inn on Barbur Blvd. Ill bet he would know. Really good. Only I had to Would love to have the recipe for the dipping sauce that was served with the Fish&Chips at the Crab Bowl in 1950. Im not sure if they served anything else; I think maybe they were only serving donuts. What intersection?
I loved the Art Deco and the mirrored tables with candle we always got whatever we were drinking ( not old enough yet_) in large stemware glasses because It made us feel older and more sophisticated . Went there for lunch during H.S. Used to take our children there for a special treat as they had all those carousel figures as decor. I know DQs Milwaukie (11094 SE Main St., closed circa 2000) and Oregon City (613 J. Q. Adams St., still exists) units date back to about 1950 and were initially both run by relatives of the same Segrin family. A great place to grow up. and have some old fashioned Italian.
The chefs use 12 ingredients when 3 would be great. Victorias Station was a National chain as I recall.
You may be thinking of Nendels Inn which was on Canyon Road and is now a Shilo Inn.
I have been trying for hours to remember the name of the 6th Avenue restaurant (before The Shadows), and the later, 1979+, on SE 13th and Bidwell, in Sellwood. Just about where 205 & Tri-Met transit station is, I still hate that Thieles was eliminated for the crummy commercial bldg that replaced it Great PDX landmark Loved going there for bkfst. They offered jerk chicken, goat stew, and I think they had alligator for an appetizer. I am going to share the recipes with Albertinas Kitchen, the restaurant at Albertina Kerr on N. E. 22nd & Glisan in The Old Kerr Nursery historic building. Read every post. I have so many memories of the 70s in Portland! NO, it closed many years ago, sadly..they auctioned off all the antiques at one time after they closed it up. I was one of the owners of the Silver Garden at the corner of SE 2nd and Ash. I have not read all the post, but did anyone mention Jerrys Gables on Broadway up by 6th ave.? Went there as a kid while my dad had his oil changed. The Virginia Cafe. I would love to make them so good myself! #14 was a favorite. It was three bottles of 1964 Chateau d Yquem for $16.00 a bottle. The place would really rock!!!!!! Thats unfortunately correct. I delivered the Journal Newspaper to them. How about The Shadows? Wedding cake from Boheiem Bakery. Shirt lived for several reasons. I remember every Restaurant and bar you mentioned and more!! The Castle was a popular hangout for years. Spot on RossI lived close byincredible venue! Wallace Buick. My mother was a cocktail waitress at the Shadows in the 50s where she met my stepfather. We got married and have never been sorry (well, most of the time.).
NOTE* It is curious that I am able to remember most of the goings-on in the restaurants of old. Is this the Ponchos that was down in Morgans Alley close to US Bank on Broadway? I worked at Jolly Joan. Bonnie is RIGHT, Pietros was and still is the BEST pizza ever. He later moved it to NW 19 TH (?)
In the days when calories didnt matter our favorite afternoon treat was Jolly Joans Hot Fudge Sundae and French Fries! All good memories, all. Cheese?? Fryer Tucks Chicken is still on SW Capitol Hwy. Called Baccus for God of wine. Yes indeed, a whole lot of people including me. Does anybody remember a tattoo There was also a Gregorys in Johns Landing next to Honey Baked Ham. Sounds like it might have a better future now that Chopsticks II is moving in there. I believe her name was Marlene she was my very favorite waitress. There was a Mexican restaurant close to where I workedUS Bank40+ years ago. Yeah. After we were seated, given the menus and checked out the prices, we all looked at one another and tried to figure out how to make an inconspicuous exit. Scotties served hamburger, fries, and milk shake for 49c. I am Linda Bailey.Not related to you, but we had lots of fun explaining that.My husband built the lower room that used to be the little store. As a child, mom would take me to lunch at the Bohemian and order oxtail soup. And those two I never visited in their prime. Had frogs legs. http://www.roakesthehotdogfolks.com/menu/, My aunt Hazel get take out lunch plates from Irelands in the 50s. he was adamant that the commercial rents were killing business and tivoli had an 8 % leaseright off the top . Ross? anyone remember the name of the restaurant in Sylvan Hills next to Big Reds location, now John Scott Realty occupies the space. Miss going to Nicks Coney Island andhearing Frank Nudo say to Wing Commander order up. Actually a reply to Robert Volz re: Jazz de Opus and Opus 2. My mother and I used to go there when I was a little girl for special lunches. : ) We may have been in the one downtown, too. Dad also displayed at Obies and Perry Boys Smorgy, both out on the Eastside. Such great simple food! Later, I found out that was because I was the new kid on the block. As far as known its mysterious explosion was never solved . Some may want to attend FoodWorx on Feb.4.http://foodworxconference.com/> Went to the new Yaws but now it has come and gone again. Their Canadian bacon and pineapple pizza, known as a Hula Loola in Pietro-ese, goes by the name Hawaiian Hula. I recently found this site and, about half-way thru the postings, finally found someone who remembered this great little tavern up on SW Jefferson. Spent my first day shucking oystersover 100 of them! Were from Boston, and Dad often talked about how the hamburger with lettuce, tomato, pickles, mayonnaise, thousand island dressing, etc., was called a California burger back east. That was quite the exciting time for the family. What a wonderful site if you ever worked at, or loved a pass restaurant in Portland. I worked at the Bohemian in the late 40s. Yes, thank God Hubers is still there although it wont e the same without the charming Alex pouring my Spanish coffee! First time I had espresso milkshake. River Queen, Saltys, places out on the Columbia too. Dont think he once came back into the kitchen as far as I can remember. Watch the news! Fun times. Pies wonderful. Also up and around the corner, maybe on 2nd or 3rdElephant & Castle. Those wonderful homemade chips were so good. Cocaine Central in the 1970s. Glittery and bright inside. My transgression? for many years. But one thing that did transplant well is The Original Pancake House.
I absolutely love having my memories of Portland reawakened through this stream. I had no idea that black headliners in Vegas had to stay in black hotels on the other side of town. I would love to see the menu if you find a copy. I always wondered what went on in the private dining room located above the restaurant. L Auberege burned down (across from The Ringside)and was In my humble opinion, theyre signature sandwich. late eighties and is now a storage yard. As usual, the place was busy that night, but the mood was somber. Also Mama Marias on about 20th and Powell, just north of Powell. I would greatly appreciate you sending it to me midline@comcast.net. The pepperoni cream cheese sandwich is still a specialty in our house as is the mad turk sandwich. It went under in 1971. Machismo Mouse!!! They had a great Friday night seafood buffet. Wow, that is hard to hear. Might end up nappin with the fishes. I remember the foid being excellent. 
My ex wife worked at Irelands from 1957 to 1972. All bring back good memories. Oh how I loved their hamburgers, french fries with gravy, and a cup of custard!
Ive never found a seafood place like they were. the COON CHICKEN INN! Carl. Sauces, reductions, all that. No longer very good. I went to one called Pacific School of Beauty on Park in that same area in 1963-64. It was a hoot to read other Portlanders discuss eateries that I recall from my youth, and some of which I had nearly forgotten until reading about them here. Color: Antique Gray. Goldbergs, and of course the Pancake Corner both at Loyd center. Of course.
Had our prom at the River Queen. I remember many of these places growing up in SE Portland and then working in NW Portland in the early 80s.
He was the Culinary Captain for the Pacific NW Culinary Team after he was on a whirlwind tour of some fo the first hot food competitions around the globe and stateside when cameras were present but not nationally aired. Dick Burns,LaS Vegas. After many years in that location, Tony and Gerry moved to house in Sellwood on SE 13th and Lambert and continued with their famous Epicurean Feast. I wish I could remember what was in it. I have a friend who is looking for any memorabilia from Scottys, even photos. I have read through the whole board and have shared many wonderful memories, however, there was a casual lunch place on NW Yeon Ave. in the 80s, owned by a young man named Scott. Dont know the story on the demise though. Cafe Des Amis was owned by Dennis ( dont recall his last name ) of LAuberge. I was looking for the restaurant location to see if I would recognize it and couldnt remember exactly where it was but if the building has been torn down, that could explain it.
The place whose name I cant recall was upstairs in Old Town, 2nd & Couch? Didnt remember that Pilusos was on SW 30th, always thought it was located on Barbur Blvd. Ed. beasts whole chickens. Everything changes. Hi deb my mother and i used to deliver th newspapers to your family on Water st. Great soup or sandwiches on a poor students budget. I love reading all the news and remember almost everyplace mentioned. All I know is that if you were told the wait time at the Castle was an hour, you just drove over to Roakes Coney Island shack on McLoughlin and were happy with those dogs. Even got talked into ordering the spaghetti with friend chicken livers. My husban Brian delivered pies from Quality Pies all over town. I think the others at the table were all Portlanders and probably suggested it to me to see my face when I saw it. Diggers was a blast from pre-opening cleaning with Mr. Burns and me scrubbing the tile threshholds of the kitchen and restrooms to the constant party scene in the bar! Too bad, for they were great eateries. I still have most of the copper as the project never happened as I planned I think it was on SW Park south of Nordstoms and next to Hamburger Marys..which was a pretty good eating spot itself..A PDX franchise of a national chain it opened in the 70S and closed in 2001. reopened in 2011 for a brief 2 year run before closing again. Would you believe some of the cooks were Chinese?? Blarney Castle on NE Sandy. ROSE CITY FLYER, anyone? After a few minutes Ive recalled why Belindas rings a bell to me. My eighth grade graduation dinner was at the Top of the Cosmo, it was the first time my dad let me have frogs legs. Cant find any reference online. La Tour ($300.00). I believe it was the developer John Gray. It is still a pizza house but nothing like the good ole days. All one price. I cant find anything like it Nice to see that someone remembers it fondly! I worked downtown for 30+ years and believe visited all the mentioned places. Yaws of course. Jones Donuts on NE. Strange little closet the staff went in and out of. I am glad Belindas was your favorite.. We used to go to yaws drive up and get their french fries with gravy !! owners name was Maxie? Salt sticks at the Bohemian restaurant downtownthe best thing ever! I worked there for the Mothers Day weekend in 1977 with Chef Gene and GM/Maitre D Zeppo-very professional both.. Food, art, and the elderly artist, who was fascinating to talk to, all in one tiny place up the stairs. He let me go after 6 months and I had promoted to all the folks I knew in PDX, and hired a kid and paid him 30 % less salary.
My mom and dad went to the Carnival when they were dating in the 1950s and took us there as kids. Jolly Jones serpentine counter was a joy for a squirmy kid who just got a couple of quarters from his mom (Violet) and bounced out of her candy store on Broadway and Alder. I used to have a fettucine with white saucenot alfredo but close and incredible grated cheese. Not sure. Aggie was the hostess. A large number of Reed professors quit en masse, I think it was 1972, and a few of them opened restaurants that truly initiated Portmans boutique food scene. Oh, and I also worked at Ryans Fish and Ale on Beaverton Hillsdale Hwy. Victoria Station was on SW macadam and Nebraska Street. Mannings has been mentioned. Thank you if you know the answer!! The banana cream cake from the Bohemian Bakery at Kienows was my all time favorite treat. Ground up tamales and cheese. Yaws, The Hollywood Burger Bar, and when I was a kid there was a restaurant by the Hollywood theater that my dad took me to for breakfast, Kilarneys I think was the name. I worked at Hillvilla in the 70s. I also worked on the river queen..and the Royce family Ran it 
Im taking your comment and posting it to the top! I remember Bills Gold Coin. Owners were Al Maida and Rick Schulman. Great egg salad sandwhich. Hey Steve. Does anyone remember machesemo mouse? Morrison and Fredrick & Nelsons Department store caf on the mezzanine, both were great places to eat on a budget. 
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