Coral Way restaurant of the 60s-70s (Miami, Orlando: for sale, 2014)

[Eldemila]

Originally Posted by jvaldes95

Beefsteak Charlies and Black Angus were amazing and I sure miss them. Sambos was cool but so is Denny's. The counter at Woolworth was nice. Lila's was surely better than Rio Cristal even though the Lilas owner later opened Rio Cristal with a partner and separated Lila was still better. I believe that was the story.

Also missing eateries: Hardees, Mr Donut on Coral Way and 87th avenue and Godfather's Pizza.

Went to Lila's once, and that once I saw the mouse crawl across the floor and up in to the checkout counter, it was the last time I went there. I was definitely a Rio Cristal fan until I moved to the Carolina's. I so miss good Cuban food, there is none here, sadly! I miss good flan!!!! Thankfully, my sister brings me Shorty's sauces, and coleslaw once a year. Just had my fix 2 weeks ago! Next year I need her to bring me some pastelito's de queso...and some cheesecake flan...I miss that too!

[popcorn247]

Originally Posted by Eldemila

Went to Lila's once, and that once I saw the mouse crawl across the floor and up in to the checkout counter, it was the last time I went there. I was definitely a Rio Cristal fan until I moved to the Carolina's. I so miss good Cuban food, there is none here, sadly! I miss good flan!!!! Thankfully, my sister brings me Shorty's sauces, and coleslaw once a year. Just had my fix 2 weeks ago! Next year I need her to bring me some pastelito's de queso...and some cheesecake flan...I miss that too!

I bought a good Cuban cookbook several years ago. 'A Taste of Cuba (Recipes from the Cuban-American community)' by Linette Creen

I bet it is available on Amazon.

[IzzyMartinezjr]

Originally Posted by miamian in nc

There was a restaurant I used to go to with my parents when I was growing up. It was on Coral Way across the street from Sears. The building is still there; has a circular drive. I was reminiscing tonight on the phone with a friend of mine (we both grew up in Miami), and I cannot remember that restaurant's name. It was in the same era as Monk's Inn, which of course was also on Coral Way (same period as the old Studio restaurant). Does anyone remember the restaurant I'm referring to?

It was Sambos then became Dennys

[homelessinseattle]

Charles Chips
Regal beer
Royal bakery
Don Allen Chevrolet

Good times

[eida512]

Originally Posted by mickey philly

The Caesar Salad at the Studio Restaurant on Coral Way- I worked there in the '60's, Duck l'orange-a classic. Does anyone have details on the ONION soup or any other dishes? Leftover French garlic bread was made into croutons and fresh Gruyeure broiled on top of crock. Now it all coming back, and some seafood casarole was big seller

I am so happy to see that someone else remembers The Studio. This was my childhood restaurant. So many great memories. I am trying to find anyone that has any of the recipes. The filet mignonette on the wood plank. The meatballs. IT WAS AMAZING.

[Hammocks Bum]

By now it must be ~~El Estudio~~ !!!! hehehehehehehe

[Corrie22]

Originally Posted by eida512

I am so happy to see that someone else remembers The Studio. This was my childhood restaurant. So many great memories. I am trying to find anyone that has any of the recipes. The filet mignonette on the wood plank. The meatballs. IT WAS AMAZING.

eida..I have Freddie's house salad recipe...

2/3 cup cottonseed oil or light vegetable oil

1/3 cup cider vinegar

1 tablespoon yellow mustard

About 1 teaspoon dried oregano

1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese

...crushed garlic and croutons added if you want

Veal Oscar was my favorite

[CHESTER MANIFOLD]

Originally Posted by jvaldes95

Beefsteak Charlies and Black Angus were amazing and I sure miss them. Sambos was cool but so is Denny's. The counter at Woolworth was nice. Lila's was surely better than Rio Cristal even though the Lilas owner later opened Rio Cristal with a partner and separated Lila was still better. I believe that was the story.

Also missing eateries: Hardees, Mr Donut on Coral Way and 87th avenue and Godfather's Pizza.

All that area was the ancient Greek neighborhood and there were Greek restaurants. Lila's was nice, but at my time it was at calle ocho, the steak with straw chips.

[Eldemila]

Originally Posted by Corrie22

eida..I have Freddie's house salad recipe...

2/3 cup cottonseed oil or light vegetable oil

1/3 cup cider vinegar

1 tablespoon yellow mustard

About 1 teaspoon dried oregano

1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese

...crushed garlic and croutons added if you want

Veal Oscar was my favorite

Saw the recipe on line, with a little more detail for directions:


THE STUDIO’S HOUSE SALAD

2/3 cup cottonseed oil or light vegetable oil
1/3 cup cider vinegar
1 tablespoon yellow mustard
About 1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
1 garlic clove, peeled
1 head Romaine lettuce
1/4 cup garlic-flavored croutons
Salt and pepper

Whisk together the oil, vinegar and mustard. Stir in the oregano and cheese. Smash the garlic clove with the flat of a knife and rub the bottom of a wooden salad bowl with it. Tear the lettuce into the bowl. Stir the dressing again and drizzle over lettuce as desired. Toss with croutons, and season to taste with salt and pepper. Makes about 1 1/4 cups dressing; salad serves 4, but you will have additional dressing which can be refrigerated for later use.


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Here's a link to the Studio's Chocolate Mousse recipe


https://www.theswisscenter.org/the-s...hocolate-mouse


[LEFT][CENTER][LEFT]THE STUDIO'S CHOCOLATE MOUSSE
We share the simplified, quick version to try at home.

• 4 egg whites
• ½ cup heavy cream
• 2 cups cold milk
• 3 ounces dry sherry or raspberry liqueur
• 1 (4-serving-size) package instant chocolate pudding mix
• 1 (4-serving-size) package instant vanilla pudding mix

Beat the egg whites with an electric mixer until stiff; set aside. In another bowl, whip the cream until stiff; set aside.

In a third bowl, combine the milk and sherry. With the electric mixer, gradually beat in the dry chocolate pudding mix, then the vanilla pudding mix until smooth. Let stand 5 minutes.

Fold the egg whites, then the whipped cream into the pudding, taking care not to over-mix. Chill. Makes 10 servings.

Per serving: 130 calories (44 percent from fat), 6 g fat (4 g saturated), 23 mg cholesterol, 4 g protein, 11 g carbohydrate, 0 fiber, 220 mg sodium.[/LEFT][/LEFT][/CENTER]



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[ili]

my friend and I were remeniscing about Miami in the 70's
there was a wonderful Italian restaurant on NW 79th St close to the Cathedral and later moved to Coral Gables on LeJeune where Havana Harry's is now. Neither of us can remember the name. They had wonderful Zuppa de Pesce
anyone know?