. One couple even got engaged while eating a pizza taco in 1979. The final Ginos closed in 1986. Retro Restaurants | Yum | Tucson Weekly Mighty Caseys, which was started in Atlanta, GA, was a southern joint that served quality eats. Shakey's Pizza. It was always such a deeply personal experience to dine at this Grand Avenue anchor, because chef/owner Brahim Hadj-Moussa was a solo act at the stove, preparing the spirited and colorful tagines that reflected his Algerian heritage. Iremember it from 1959 to 1970, when unfortunately it was destroyed by a fire. Ray's NY Pizza on Ptree- gone- now a "new" incarnation on Piedmont. Only Delish Unlimited members can save this exclusive article. Thick Pan Alley Pizza / multiple Chicagoland area locations. Sams Italian American Restaurant at 125 Southern Blvd. Five restaurants that we still miss - Courier News Founded in 1930, the Cloud Club offered more than just food. But it was Woodman's ingenious collaborations with his then-spouse (and gifted pastry chef) Heidi Woodman that really stand out. Although younger generations may know of Howard Johnson's thanks to Mad Men, '70s kids will remember actually visiting the orange-roofed restaurant chain. Since the club closed in 1979, the space has remained vacant, and many of the original old art deco fixtures have been removed or damaged. Take a trip down memory lane to these beloved and not so beloved New England restaurants no longer in business. More than 200 readers responded to our query about their favorite places that no longer exist, and they were far ranging, from places that went out of business back in the 1960s, to others that recently closed. In 1982, the company was bought by PepsiCo and expanded across the United States. Esther Ingber, a longtime Rockland resident, provided an entire list that included, Perruna's Italian,Pakula's Bakery,along with Maxi City Kosher Deli in New City, and Kafenio Among The Flowers in Pearl River. "I am particularly fond of the Knolls Inn since it was where, as a young high school student between 1966 and 1969, I was among several generations of Mount Vernon High School Key Club members who were treated to lunch and acknowledged at meetings of the parent organization Kiwanis for performing community service projects in Mount Vernon," DiJuliowrote. And does any body remember the Greek restaurant on 27th st and Thomas, on the south side of the street. The family-owned restaurant became well known for its many fish tanks and novelty decor, but sadly served its last Tiki drink in 2013. The original was discontinued, but Mars bought Wrigley and rebranded it in a tape form. Miss Albany Diner (Albany) An original 1941 "Silk City" diner model, located in the warehouse district of downtown Albany. The OG happy meal chain was super successful back in the mid 1900s with 1,200 locations, but by 1981 they had closed their doors. Yes please.