1970's Seattle (Kent, Renton, Olympia: live, eat, teacher)

[Jennibc]

Originally Posted by jfcspaniels

Anyone remember Canton Garden (great shrimp tempura) as well as Abruzzi's Pizza --both on Pike St. in the 1970's? Awesome places-- help me remember some more great local dinind spots and watering holes,esp. in downtown.

A close friend of mine from circa 1986 through the mid nineties, his step father owned and ran that place.

[jfcspaniels]

Abruzzi's or Canton Gardens??? I loved both - can tell u what was the greatest at each - plus all of downtown!!!!

[jfcspaniels]

Bless u jennibec- we need to compare notes-....

[Jennibc]

Originally Posted by jfcspaniels

Abruzzi's or Canton Gardens??? I loved both - can tell u what was the greatest at each - plus all of downtown!!!!

Albruzzi's. I think his stepdad's name was Nick. He died several years ago after his business closed down. I am pretty sure he had to close it down because they tore down the building.

Wasn't there some coffee shop/diner called "The Clock" on Olive that had to close down when they built the bus tunnel. I remember the guy that ran that coffee shop dropped dead of a heart attack right after having to close down because they were demolishing the building. I cannot remember if that was the name. Or maybe it was "The Owl" and it had a big clock outside. Anyone remember?

[jfcspaniels]

When I first came to seattle in the very early 70's- Pike st. was loaded -door to door with taverns- The Wyoming , etc.(help me remember some of the names). In addition to Canton Gardens and Abbruzzi's , I can also remember B & B deli (great sandwiches) - another restaurant called the Gay 90's or the Gay 90's room that had suprisingly good foood and a very decent bar, and a very decent mexican restaurant near the lower end of Pike st.(name escapes me)- Also anyone reemeber Yesteryear's in Edmonds or the Hungry Turtle on the lake; The Cove on the pier?

[godhead]

Originally Posted by jfcspaniels

Also anyone reemeber Yesteryear's in Edmonds or the Hungry Turtle on the lake; The Cove on the pier?

ahhh memories - i used to live in the apartment building across from the hungry turtle, late 70s. probably the best view apartment i ever had.

[jfcspaniels]

Anyone remember Bob's Place out in the country (chicken & etc.) or Das Gasthaus or the Brasserie Pittsbourgh--- How about Stuart Anderson's original Black Angus?????

[Ira500]

Originally Posted by jfcspaniels

Anyone remember Bob's Place out in the country (chicken & etc.) or Das Gasthaus or the Brasserie Pittsbourgh--- How about Stuart Anderson's original Black Angus?????

Of course! Stuart Anderson's on Elliott Avenue, and Brasserie Pittsbourgh in Pioneer Square. I know I've been to Das Gasthaus, but can't picture it. Pioneer Square?
About Abruzzi's: Nick's ex wife has taken the name ,the recipes, and some old photos, and started another pizzeria in Normandy park called Abruzzi's. She's a real character, and the pizza is pretty much the same as it always was. Good.
Pizza in Seattle in the 1970's was pretty bad. Vince's was good and so was Abruzzi's, but they were about it. Lots of people liked ( and still like) Northlake Pizza, but I never understood their appeal.

[jfcspaniels]

Das Gasthaus featured a lot of fresh fruit plates , soups, and breads --outside patio seating during good weather----Anyone tell me their favorites memories of the original Space Needle restaurant-- I have several great positive experiences--- Remembers the Cove restaurant on the pier??? Ivars waterfront fish stand outside ???.

[Ira500]

Can't say I remember the Cove, but I remember the Smuggler at Pier 70, which also housed the original Wet Whisker coffee which later became Stewart brothers and later became SBC.