I spent many Friday nights going back and forth trying to convince my parents which new release to rent and which topping to add to my white chocolate mousse.
In the '90s, this locally owned dessert shop was a gracious neighbor to The Video Center. Julie Changįriday nights in Southeast Texas were never the same once TCBY served its last cup of fro-yo. TCBY was located next to Victoria's Secret in Parkdale Mall. The retro décor has turned ancient, but the memories remain. In 2017, you can still see the shell of the Piccadilly Cafeteria in Parkdale Mall. Once the doors closed forever on this famous cafeteria, Beaumont buffet fans continued to flock to Luby's Cafeteria and Golden Corral for feasting on a budget. With endless options of classic Americana, including baked chicken, liver and onions, buttered rolls and sweet iced tea, it's no wonder Texans still speak highly of their beloved Piccadilly. A couple of years before her death she mentioned to me that our lunches were something she looked forward to, as she never had children." "She would take me to the downtown Piccadilly for lunch while my mother shopped. "During the 1960s, my aunt worked at one of the banks in downtown Beaumont," said Beaumonter Barbara McEwin. "Grab a tray and get in line" was the Piccadilly way. Located in downtown Beaumont, the buffet-style eatery was the main spot for families of all ages craving a high-quality, homestyle comfort meal at bargain prices. Long before color TV, there was a well-known family style restaurant chain called Piccadilly Cafeteria.īeaumont welcomed its first Piccadilly during October 1946, a few years after the casual eatery was founded.ĭo you think we left out a location? Do you have a memory or photograph from your favorite restaurant that you'd like to share?įill out the survey at, leave a comment at the bottom of the page, write to us on Twitter using the hashtag #cat5mealswemissed or email us at See More Collapse We had the area all to ourselves and great service! Very romantic." Piccadilly Cafeteria opened in downtown Beaumont in the late 1940s. So, they escorted us upstairs to a table to be served. "One time, we did not make a reservation and tables were full. "My husband and I loved going to Bryan's 797 for anniversaries," said Beaumont's Melinda McWherter said. Located in the heart of Old Town, Bryan's 797 was the premier fine-dining restaurant for Beaumont's elite.įine linens, five-course meals and a nationally recognized wine cellar kept lawyers and other professionals sated in the early 2000s, but ultimately the market couldn't sustain such an establishment.Īfter Bryan Lee, owner of Bryan's 797, closed his namesake restaurant in 2016, other businesses tried to reopen in its place - first The Fig Pig, and currently, Republic Chicken.īryan's 797 laid the groundwork for the return of upscale restaurants to Southeast Texas, including Suga's Deep South and The Grill by Arfeen, Smith and Payne located. Guiseppe Barranco/Guiseppe Barranco/The Enterprise "The laughter, the fire, the smokestack and catching the zucchini in your mouth when he threw it the first time was quite fun for the whole family." The Fig Pig, pictured, took the former spot for Bryan's 797, at the corner of Fifth Street and Hazel Avenue in Old Town. "He made your dining experience at Koto's one to remember," Holmes said. Holmes said that was where she met "Rudy,who has since gone on to bigger and better things." The atmosphere was joyous!" said Crystal Holmes, with the Jefferson County Sheriff's office. This vacancy paved the way for current local eateries such Tokyo Steakhouse & Sushi Bar, Koi Sushi and Sake Sushi Bar & Lounge in Port Arthur. When the doors finally closed, hip Southeast Texans were left searching for a place to satisfy their cravings for sushi and hibachi.
Who can forget the walkover bridge with views of the Koi pond below? In the 1990s, when you craved teppanyaki surf-and-turf grilled in front of your very eyes, Koto of Japan was the place to be.Įvery trip to this spectacular seafood getaway was to be remembered. Located on 11th Street, Koto of Japan was once the mecca for Japanese food in Southeast Texas. Before there was Tokyo, Koto of Japan attracted sushi fans in Southeast Texas. For a taste of nostalgia, let's take a look back at some other, once-revered hangouts that set the table for future businesses: Patrons dine at Tokyo Japanese Grill, located on Interstate 10.
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