Who remembers the Times Square Howard Johnson's? (living, store)

[Mouldy Old Schmo]

It must have been a special place.


https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=BC5AkuUux3U

[high iron]

Used to ironically hang out there back in the mid 90s. It had a je ne sais quoi for sure.

[eureka1]

Did they have fried clams? Pina coladas made with ice cream?

[Kefir King]

I think I remember it. East side of Broadway, right? Or was that actually Seventh Ave? Just North of Times Square?

[livingsinglenyc]

Originally Posted by Kefir King

I think I remember it. East side of Broadway, right? Or was that actually Seventh Ave? Just North of Times Square?

No it was on the west side on broadway. In front of it is now one of those pedestrian plazas

[Miss J 74]

I remember it. I think me and my friends went there with fake IDs when we were 16. My friend decided to get mixed drinks until we left an hour later.

I think they were famous for their sundaes? Or was it something else?

[BBMW]

IIRC, I was there when I was a kid. This obviously dates me.

[Kefir King]

Originally Posted by livingsinglenyc

No it was on the west side on broadway. In front of it is now one of those pedestrian plazas

Oh, now I remember. Next door to that very expensive men's shoe store whose name escapes me. I'll bet this picture jogs some memories anong our more "experienced" members.

[Chava61]

I remember eating at least twice - both times with people who were in NYC temporarily.

[Mouldy Old Schmo]

Originally Posted by Chava61

I remember eating at least twice - both times with people who were in NYC temporarily.

How have you managed to live on so little food?