Enjoy local brews with Button Brew House, yummy eats with 420 Taco Food Truck, and join us for an. A post shared by Michael Mayer (@the_castiglione_kidd) on Mar 24, 2018 at 5:18pm PDT. U.S. Telephone Directories on Microfiche. An electrician prepares light poles at the new location for the Tanque Verde Swap Meet at Palo Verde Road and Ajo Way in February, 1987. There was also a supreme version available . Beau Bridges hosted the 1992 tournament. The food here was served cafeteria-style, but all of it was made from scratch, daily. Begins this Sunday, and every first Sunday of the month @11 am. Keep up with Leruas Fine Mexican Food on Instagram. When cowpokes saddle up nowadays, they dont always ride down to the local watering hole on a horse. Kiki Kinkade, Mary's daughter and Jim's sister, talks about how her mom had a special place in her heart for the busboys. By Isabella J. By night, the bar and pool serve as an alluring getaway for cocktails and conversation. Today, the Williams Center is home to a number of businesses and restaurants, including Olive Garden, Monkey Burger, Pita Jungle and Denim & Diamonds. Anyone who spent time on the University of Arizona campus from 1968 to 1987 might recognize David C. Wright. This sandwich was first introduced in the mid 1970s and lasted until the mid 1990s, representing the Bell's attempt at their own fast food hamburger. Old Times Kafe, a 1940s ranch house-turned-restaurant has served fresh, homestyle eats since 1986. 825 Sq. The fundraiser, sponsored by the St. Luke's Board of Visitors, was held at the Doubletree Hotel. Photo by Joy Wolf / Arizona Daily Star. In addition to Caf la CArt being open, the Tucson Museum of Art and Historic Block offers extended hours and pay-what-you-wish admission from 5 8 p.m. 03mar4:00 pm7:00 pmThe Happy Hive Market X Button Brew House4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Arizona Button Brew House, The Happy Hive X Button Brew House presents: Youre So Golden. Wow, the month of February flew by faster than the strong winds that ripped. Chef Marcus will be creating a spectacular 5 course Wild Game menu to be paired with 5 local craft beers! Aland his wife Julie were there every day with big smiles and lots of hugs. The beans were some of the best in town. Al sorted through the dry pinto beans, one bean at a time, making sure only the best made it into his secret-recipe refried beans. Keep up with Michas Restaurant on Facebook. 87 were here. 8. The Aranetas were ahead of their time in so many ways. The decision doesn't mean the proposed $2 billion project southeast of Tucson can be built. They have an ever-changing dinner menu and specials in addition to their regular menu. Big hair, packed rock concerts and muscle cars were just some of the sights you could see in Tucson during the '80s. Eat hearty and have a nice day.. The Holiday Inn Downtown, now called the Hotel Arizona, was the setting for the Amphitheater High School prom on April 4, 1987. In 2000, after 26 years of 80-hour work weeks, Drew Vactor retired. (Photo courtesy of Nevada Smiths Saloon). As North Sabino Canyon Road got wider the Tack Room Boot was given the boot, or at least moved a couple of feet to the east, on March 8, 1983. Richard Tyler would become a manager and part-owner. Posing is his life and his art. In 1982, it was sold to Marriott, who turned most of the locations into Roy Rogers. While giving a Halloween safety demonstration to elementary school children in 1988, Pima County Sheriff ClarenceDupnikchoked on hiscostume. The menu ran about eleven pages long with a daily specials menu typed every morning. The Arizona Families of POWs and MIAs sponsored the appearance of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial replica in Tucson. Patrons at the Congress Bar in March, 1987. 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Even though many people told me that I mustinclude this place in my book the only thing I found was an old menu in a compilation book. Workers at Tucson Greyhound Park hurry to finish the clubhouse painting work and seat installations on the park's new $700,000 starting box before the opening race that night. A three-story split-level building that was all glass and wood and metal and cement. You Might Also Consider. Some are included in my book, released on December 7, 2015, The Lost Restaurants of Tucson. The reason for not including some of the others has more to do with space and not because they didnt deserve mention. Snapshots in time of the mid-1980s in Tucson. After Quarantine. Jack Dykinga / Arizona Daily Star The Outlaw bar in Tucson Couples swing and two-step to country music at The. Jul 11, 2014 - Tucson before the urban change. For more information, visitfranksrestaurant.com. The . Drew became general manager in 1974. Already by the mid-1960s, American and "continental" standbys were infiltrating menus. These three restaurants provided the setting for many of these tales: I worked at this tiny little spot in the mid '70s, left, and then returned a few years later when I needed a job. By Faith D. 7. Burgers were popular and, like the dcor, there was an interesting mix of choices (one even had peanut butter on it.) Uni Concepts-Gentle Ben's 865 E University Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85719 History Gentle Ben's Brewery has been on the block since 1971 and started brewing award-winning beers in 1991. . So that you can have the best breakfast in Tucson, I gathered all your fantastic options that perfectly meet your needs and appetites. University of Arizona Homecoming Updated May 30, 2017 The 1985 UA Homecoming Pep Rally on the UA Mall included an egg toss. A C-130 airplane being moved down the interstate enroute to Boston. That open land is now home to Pima Community College and the YMCA. It may have helped that posters were put up around the arena, signed by the band members, asking the crowd not to throw things at the band or each other and not to damage the seats. Mezcal + Tequila, Union Public House and Proof Artisanal Pizza & Pasta while enjoying live music and stage DJ. They ran the Coat of Arms and the Cliff House, to name a few of their joints, but it is the Palomino that most old-time Tucsonans associate with them. at T&B North11:00 am Arizona Tap & Bottle North. Come join for the cooler days of the fall and winter seasons at Tucsons iconic St. Philips Plaza Market every Saturday and Sunday for the largest collection of original and uniquely Tucson artwork and creative products in the city! Photos: A look at what life was like in Tucson in the 1980s, Elizabeth Manglesdorf / Arizona Daily Star, Elizabeth Mangelsdorf / Arizona Daily Star, Patrol agents John Davies, Paul Waterman, Chief J.D. When John died in 1982, Mary and son Jim took the reins. But one traditionalist hitched his mount May 14, 1987 outside The Branding Iron, 5442 S. 12th Ave. Manny Flores jokes with fellow guardsmen returning from a two week tour of duty in Honduras on June 14, 1987. After being on display at the Davis-Monthan Air Force Base Arizona Aerospace Days, "The Wall" would then be moved to a location near the Tucson Community Center for several more days. Either way, Land was forced to close his popular restaurant. Notorious Crimes in Tucson and by Tucsonans Beltway Snipers The Beltway sniper attacks took place during three weeks of October 2002 in the Mid-Atlantic United States. Part of the fun was the eclectic mix of stuff hanging from the ceilings and walls which included everything from an entire airplane to street signs. A reformed smoker, Hagman carried a teddy bear-shaped plastic bottle. (Photo courtesy of La Parrilla Suiza on Facebook). More than 500 guests attended, and the event raised more than $7,500 for St. Luke's Home, a residence for low-income elderly women. Sure, the restaurant serves eggs and cheese, but its ever-changing menu is packed with vegan options. The Phoenix restaurant was the last remaining in a chain that once had seven locations. Get your zen on because Tap & Bottle is bringing back "Yay Yoga!" Every 1st Thursday of the month, Caf la CArt opens for dinner service. Mary and her husband, John, opened the Venice Garden in 1942, but several years later renamed it The Palomino in deference to the many horse ranches that dotted the area. University of Arizona students take time out from their classes to relax at the pool located on the north side of the Student Union on March 9, 1982. She counseled them. Come join for the cooler days of the fall and winter seasons at Tucsons iconic St. Philips Plaza Market every Saturday and Sunday for the largest collection of original and uniquely Tucson artwork and creative products in the city! Steak Sandwich at Codys Beef n Beans (Credit: Jackie Tran). When the Tucson Boys Chorus returned from a 5 1/2-week tour of the Orient on April 6, 1987, it was met by several hundred friends and relatives at the airport, as well as by Miss Arizona, Terri Kettunen. U.S. Customs Service agent Mike Danielson appraches a vehicle at crossing into the U.S. at the U.S. Iron Maiden, an English heavy-metal band featuring lead singer Bruce Dickinson, performed at the Tucson Community Center on Feb. 26, 1987. The Hidden Valley Inn was the place to take out-of-towners for a taste of The Old West. Locals loved it too, most nights there was a line out the door. Dinner was served by tuxedoed waiters who seemed to know what you wanted before you did. (Photo courtesy of Lotus Garden on Facebook). Sadly, it closed due in part to owners not being able to get a liquor license. While waiting, Hagman, better known as J. R. Ewing of the popular TV show "Dallas," showed off his anti-smoking device to airport employees. Enjoy delicious food, craft cocktails and a movie on the patio at The Downtown Clifton. Tucson Village Farm grows all of their vegetable starts organically and choose only their favorite, tried and tested varieties of tomatoes, peppers (sweet and spicy), eggplant, and basil! They leased land from some of Tucson's more prosperous citizens, such as Sam Hughes and Leopoldo Carrillo. It's called a cash register in this Sept. 1982 photo inside the McDonald's Restaurant at Speedway and Campbell. The sheriff left the classroom and began choking and vomiting. With the same owner as Ports O' Call (Dean Short, who also owned Kon Tiki, El Corral and the Cow Palace), Ye Olde Lantern's claim to fame was red meat. Cushing Street Bar & Restaurant, Est. The Olive Tree was the place to go for great Greek food and outstanding service. (Photo courtesy of the Hungry Fox on Facebook). Jondall and Stuart Dutcher unload a massive drug seizure from inside a water truck at the Tucson Border Patrol station in 1987. Over the years there were several sights for Gordos, but they finally settled on the far eastside. Landon, who filmed portions of several television series here, including "Little House on the Prairie," began hosting the tournament in 1983, replacing Connie Stevens. This self-service collection consists of yellow and white pages telephone directories for most U.S. cities and towns. At 35-feet high and 16. The story between Mafia Kitchen and me is pretty amusing, 01mar6:00 pmOUTDOOR MOVIE NIGHT at The Clifton6:00 pm Arizona The Downtown Clifton Hotel, Grab some friends, grab some blankets and roll through every other Wednesday! It was sponsored by the Bobcats senior honorary. The sheriff left the classroom and began choking and vomiting. Well, believe it or not, this bar serves a mean sandwich. The canoe was built of wire mesh and concrete, with foam at both ends to help the craft float. . 02mar5:00 pm9:00 pmCaf la CArt 1st Thursday Dinner5:00 pm - 9:00 pm Arizona Caf La C'Art, Every 1st Thursday of the month, Caf la CArt opens for dinner service. Try any of their warm salads, satisfying and tasty. This French bistro is one of the few places in town that serves Beef Wellington, frog legs, and escargot. Neighborhood bars. The original house was located under what is now the lobby of the Marriot hotel. / website: mojocuban.com / address: 1929 E. Grant Road. Perched atop the 14th floor of the hotel, Moonstone offers breathtaking views of the city of Tucson, Mount Lemmon and beyond. El Presidio Hotel onJuly 10, 1987. Two students pulled from the audience held up their ends, too. Chances nightclub, at 6542 E Tanque Verde Rd., started as a disco and restaurant and was a popular spot for many on January 7, 1982. Restaurants & Chefs. Five brave souls showed up at the Tucson Community Center to try out for the privilege of wearing oversized shoes and cramming themselves into tiny cars. Generations of people ate at Gordos not just because the food was so good, but because everyone felt like family. The house-made granola rocked. 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Vegetarian dishes shone, but red meat lovers could still find such dishes as beef stroganoff and a creamy Cajun chicken. They have an ever-changing dinner menu and specials in addition to their regular menu. 1980. Manuel Duran Moreno became the fifth bishop of Tucson. Oh, and the steak is delicious. According to the Star review, the "crowd of 7,400 rivet-headed zealots" took part in an experimental "festival seating" plan in which seats weren't assigned, and no problems were reported. Several artisans, including painters, actors, spinners and weavers, visited the school at 4201 N. Melpomene Way on Tucson's east side to share their skills and pass along some traditions. Titanic's Revenge, a Ford pick-up truck with 45-inch tractor tires and driven by Jim Weining, peels through a mud bog at Sahuaro Speedway on May 29, 1987. Sign up attucson.com/timemachine. Copyright 2023 Tucson Foodie. Strawberry and Chicken Salad at Eclectic Cafe (Credit: Brian White). To see 25 additional restaurants, read our previous article,25 Tucson Restaurants Over 25 Years Old. In 1985, Levy's became Sanger-Harris and in 1987, Foley's. [9] In 1988, Foothills 4 Cinemas became Cineplex Odeon Foothills 7 Cinemas while Goldwater's became Dillard's in 1989. The nights film will be announced and introduced right before showtime. Theresa Miller sings to Scotty Stinger, Romeo Radonich, and Abe Jacob in this photo, taken May 19, 1982. 01 mar OUTDOOR MOVIE NIGHT at The Clifton 6:00 pm Arizona The Downtown Clifton Hotel. For more information, visitthesilversaddlesteakhouse.com. Greater Metropolitan Tucson's population is 531,000, unimaginable only 30 years earlier. Luria and Nordin opened and closed several other restaurants in Tucson, including Los Mayas and Prima Donna, according to Star archives. Homes similar to 301 W Michigan Dr are listed between $170K to $170K at an average of $205 per square foot. The restaurant sold thousands and thousands of them over the thirty years it was in business. Tues,Thurs @ Danny's Baboquivari Lounge 12-6 Wed,Friday@. Owners John and Leslie Condiss offered a place where regulars could feel at home and newcomers were treated like family. 28 talking about this. Its the season for Mimosas, Music and Market! Cushing Street Bar is one of the few places in Tucson where you can enjoy posole and cool jazz on a Friday or Saturday evening. Begins this Sunday, and every first Sunday of the month @11 am. That's our Batmobile in front of the El Con 6 theater!" (520) 495-4772. 02 mar Caf la C'Art 1st Thursday Dinner 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm Arizona Caf La C'Art. Customers at Legends nightclub enjoy an elegant party atmosphere complete with paper streamers and metallic confetti on July 11, 1987. (They had a commissary just for making the chimis, which came in various sizes.) (Eventually, we discovered his trick, but I won't tell.) 5. Who cant appreciate a slice of good, traditional pizza? On March 28, 1987, the organization brought together past and present residents and staff to celebrate its anniversary. The Lost Restaurants of Tucson originally published on December 7, 2015. Smokey Mo is one of the only restaurants in Tucson that you can truly smell from a mile away. You have permission to edit this collection. Both Dillard's and Foley's closed in 1994, as they were overlapped at nearby Tucson Mall. Events February 23, 20230. It was the kind of place for a romantic date, a family gathering or a solo dinner. The story between Mafia Kitchen and me is pretty amusing, 02mar5:00 pm9:00 pmCaf la CArt 1st Thursday Dinner5:00 pm - 9:00 pm Arizona Caf La C'Art, Every 1st Thursday of the month, Caf la CArt opens for dinner service. A fire that originated in the kitchen in 1995 nearly shuttered the place but the Colligan family persevered. When Charles Kerr opened his eponymous restaurant, people were excited. By Rachel C. 80. Mary remained an active part of Tucson's arts scene until her death. Michael Sheehy, assistant agent in charge, watches TV monitors showing border activity from the Nogales Border Patrol station in 1986. The Happy Hive X Button Brew House presents: Youre So Golden. The food is good to very good, the service is a bit slow but polite and it's super popular. But beyond that, nada. In the 1940s and 50s, Gruning's may well have been North Jersey's most popular ice cream chain. Get ready to be guided in a relaxing session w/ none other than the amazing yoga instructor Joanna, @bohemianofthedesert. Posted at 01:41h . US National Archive/Flickr. Photos: A look at what life was like in Tucson in the 1980s Arizona Daily Star Nov 3, 2022 Updated Jan 17, 2023 Big hair, packed rock concerts and muscle cars were just some of the sights you. The Northwoods 2702 N. Miracle Mile With a snowy. John died in 1982. 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