Closed, defunct, old restaurants you knew and loved
#1
Posted 27 October 2006 - 06:43 PM
Anyone remember Mr. Mikes? I think it was a local chain that started in the 60s and was around until the 90s, I think. There was a location in Admiral's Square in Esquimalt...other places too, but I can't remember...usually in suburban strip malls. You got a small sirloin, baked potato and salad bar for under $10.
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#2
Posted 27 October 2006 - 07:19 PM
#3
Posted 27 October 2006 - 07:45 PM
Was around in the 1980's (dunno if it made it into the 90's), owned by Howie Siegel. Served hotdogs (with sauerkraut), burgers, some other stuff I can't remember. Had lots of typical Howie type baseball stuff and pictures on the walls, I vaguely remember a mural as well..? It ended up being a popular spot for the hookers to hang out for a bit at night, which I think led to its decline and downfall. Howie would be able to tell you much more about it.
then of course there was Fuddruckers on Hillside up from Douglas where the liquor store is now located. You could order your burger rare, medium or well-down...obviously before the jack in the box scare. Can't say I loved the place, but it was still not bad.
#4
Posted 27 October 2006 - 08:02 PM
John Cantin on Sammy's:
http://www.johnsplac...johns_story.htm
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#5
Posted 27 October 2006 - 08:20 PM
Hmm, it seems that I go to restaurants to drink, and then grab pizza on the way home! :-D
#6
Posted 27 October 2006 - 08:38 PM
#7
Posted 27 October 2006 - 08:49 PM
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#8
Posted 27 October 2006 - 09:01 PM
#9
Posted 27 October 2006 - 09:58 PM
Oscar Wilde (1854 - 1900), The Picture of Dorian Gray, 1891
#10
Posted 27 October 2006 - 10:42 PM
That's it!Magic Coin?
#11
Posted 28 October 2006 - 11:39 AM
Tommy Tuckers
#12
Posted 31 October 2006 - 08:37 PM
#13
Posted 31 October 2006 - 08:39 PM
#14
Posted 31 October 2006 - 08:43 PM
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#15
Posted 31 October 2006 - 08:47 PM
#16
Posted 31 October 2006 - 08:54 PM
I never knew homo sapiens could eat three times their body weight until I dined in that place.
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#17
Posted 31 October 2006 - 08:54 PM
Does anyone else remember it?
The new Romeo's is about to open in the old "Earls" location on Blanshard.
aastra, your post was dated October 31 2006.
Nice
#18
Posted 31 October 2006 - 08:59 PM
At times that place was quite busy.
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#19
Posted 31 October 2006 - 09:03 PM
I'm afraid I have no memory of Romeo's there. In fact, I don't remember anything between the Kent (Demitasse) building and the alleyway to Yates. I don't doubt you (although you also recall fighting with Scaper around that time!). I'd like to see a photo of that area.
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#20
Posted 31 October 2006 - 09:07 PM
So is my memory faulty on the old Romeo's location?
I don't remember when the Juliet Romeo's was built, but I know it was there around 1988 or so, so I believe the Romeo's folks ditched the old location somewhere around 1986 or 1987.
I don't remember what was on the Juliet site before Romeo's.
I remember Pacific Mazda was across the street, where that 6-story office building is now.
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