San Jose Bills Fan Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 I don't think so. This place was somewhere tucked in around Main and maybe Seneca, deep in the old downtown. It was upstairs over an old time boxing training facility. The name was Garron's or Garrund's. Used to be full of gangsters playing cards. Great place to grow up. The boxing gym was Singer's which was run by my former trainer, the late Johnny Sudac. He died of an aneurysm back in the 90's...but I can't for the life of me remember the name of the pool hall. My must go to stops when i visit: Boston Hotel : Lobster Dainties A plate full..... FYI the original Boston Hotel burned down last year but they've apparently rebuilt across the street in a newer building, or so I'm told. 5. The Library (which was a bar on the second story of a building near a Mighty Taco but can't remember the street). We were able to sneak in there before we were 18) The Library was on Main Street, south (I think) of the Trico plant and Freddie's Doughnuts.The Library was owned by the Turgeon Brothers - they had several eateries at that time; I recall one they had in North Towanada, by the old locks - the Packet Inn. You're right about the Turgeon Brothers at one time owning The Library...they had a small empire of eateries at one time. But the location of The Library (I don't know if it is still there) is on Bailey Avenue near the corner of Winspear. It is located on the east side of Bailey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 I miss all the food places mentioned. I also miss Wegman's and the open air farmers markets where can get tons of fresh fruits and veggies cheap. I miss sour cherries and concord grapes. I miss all the free concerts and festivals in the summer. I miss having Canada so close. I miss a city with stuff open late or open 24 hours. I amazed how New Egland rolls up the sidewalks at 9pm. PTR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tcali Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 I don't miss winter drifting into April, and that's for sure. Now I've got 100+ degree summer that sometimes goes from the end of May to the beginning of October. nevada,arizona or maybe the central valley of ca Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Bills fan Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 Oh yeah... Helluva Good cheese curds! Damn, this thread is making me hungry!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jax bill backer Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 back when I lived in buffalo i wasnt old enough to buy beer... But I would deffenetly miss going into a big freezer at the supermarket for beer.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalonian-at-Heart Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 www.buffalofoods.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billistic Posted July 11, 2009 Author Share Posted July 11, 2009 The boxing gym was Singer's which was run by my former trainer, the late Johnny Sudac. He died of an aneurysm back in the 90's...but I can't for the life of me remember the name of the pool hall. Thanks, Singers Gym, and the pool hall was up a long flight of wooden stairs. Another piece of the puzzle... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billistic Posted July 11, 2009 Author Share Posted July 11, 2009 nevada,arizona or maybe the central valley of ca Phoenix metro area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jax bill backer Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 Phoenix metro area. dude you should feel lucky... you have ted's hot dogs in phonenix...id do anything for a ted's in jacksonville Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tcali Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 dude you should feel lucky... you have ted's hot dogs in phonenix...id do anything for a ted's in jacksonville i went to that Teds---it wasnt very good..maybe a fluke..but.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ecgetty Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 OK here we go: biggest thing: FALL - only have 3 seasons in NC and miss the crisp air and maple trees George's Hot dogs Aunt Rosie's Tailgating at the Ralph Sabres games with buddies Street Hockey games (play goalie!) Sahlen's JP Fitzgeralds Brick Bar w/ drinks served by Rob Ray Late night Punch Out tourneys Curly Fries and malt vinegar Genny Pounders Nino's Pizza Now Pizza W/ J. Miller on the oven Cappicola Subs Gunther's (Hospital) Hill Purposely sledding into the crowd walking up the hill at Chestnut Ridge Mickey Rats Eden Corn Festival The Fair (RIP Lefty) WNY High School Lax Hamburg rivalry w/ OP even if we almost always lost Stratomatic Football Bills on Super Tecmo bowl All the Hamburg folks moving to DC The Pop Stop WOW I'm getting old... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuckincincy Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 You're right about the Turgeon Brothers at one time owning The Library...they had a small empire of eateries at one time. But the location of The Library (I don't know if it is still there) is on Bailey Avenue near the corner of Winspear. It is located on the east side of Bailey. Ah yes - on Bailey. Thanks. How many Your Hosts' were there? I seem to recall their matchbooks saying there were 39. There were a bunch of 'em on Delaware in N.Bflo/Kenmore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffery Lester Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 I miss the food like everyone else, but what I miss the most is the water I grew up on the lower Niagara river and lake Ontario. No question this is what I miss the most. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLARS Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 Buffalo trivia: What was at 998 Broadway? SATTLERS.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philly McButterpants Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 Buffalo trivia: What was at 998 Broadway? Sattler's . . . Gotta get da minikins for da Easter dere . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffaloed in Pa Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 Walking to the bowling alley.Reccio`s on south park in the late 60`s and bringing home the fish fry on friday as a kid. Nicks red hots on south park also . And yes those fish fry`s were wrapped in newspaper.. Oh and that dripping wet grease from the fries from Nicks ,just hoping to get home before the bottom of that bag gave out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Jim Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 Thunderstorms and believe it or not snowstorms. Weather out here is boring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfbillsfan Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 My Dad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthernMan Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 The sex. Buffalo chicks really get into it. What? You expected another comment on food? Well, yeah. That too of course. A Buffalo Chick in the sack with a MIghty Taco on the nightstand for dessert. George Costanza would be in heaven. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billistic Posted July 11, 2009 Author Share Posted July 11, 2009 dude you should feel lucky... you have ted's hot dogs in phonenix...id do anything for a ted's in jacksonville I feel lucky because I have the Heart Attack Grill. Two pounds of great, greasy meat, slobbered up with cheese on the Quadruple Bypass burger. Fires fried in PURE lard. shots of tequila. Nurses in nano shorts. Ambulance out front. Check it out: heart attack grill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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