I can almost imagine your grandma; it seem like I should know her.I am happy to hear that this site bring back memories for so many people. I remember meeting different people that were in sales for other companies. I had that same feeling years back when I discovered an Oscar-winning animated short film made by a bunch of French guys used a logo that once belong to a local defunct supermarket chain in Toledo among a sea of other logos in their otherwise spoof parody of Hollywood cinema, entitled "Logorama".https://vimeo.com/10149605The logo in question was that of "Food Town Supermarkets", which sadly got sold to the Grand Rapids-based Spartan Food Stores and eventually closed due to mismanagement. I have an old clay pitcher with Talavera stampings on the bottom. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Thanks so much for sharing your memories of the Silver Grille. I recall H.R. I remember the wonderful Christmas and window displays. The store had so many opportunities for its staff to learn all the retail functions. Some of my fondest memories. Cook and share these recipes for any occasion! Think I'll make us some!). All items will remain in the ownership of the donor and returned when requested. My older sister remembers lunch in a toy stove and ice cream with a sparkler! How old is it?email me at quirk29@hotmail.com, Does anyone have any memories or pictures of what children could get at the Tea Room in Higbees downtown store? Much appreciate! Great Lakes, Belden and Summit also continue to operate in Greater Cleveland, Euclid has since closed. They were taken down after the visitors bureau and a local business group, COSE took over much of the first floor. Lodi is a village of approximately 2200 people and a major state route that runs right through the middle of town and right along side the old Higbee building. For more great memories of Cleveland's dept. I was wondering if anyone knew of Darvis Fashion School as I have a class ring from 1930..I have found very little information but, thought surely someone here would know about this school..Any information will be greatly appreciated..Thank you.. 12-16 olives Stuffed Green Olives . I worked in the credit/cash office in both locations. When I was young, I was born in Columbus but never went to Higbees we shopped at Lazarus, but I have this brown brea with a plastic face that my parents said was named Higbee. I worked in downtown Cleveland for 14 years through the 60's and into the 70's. This is quite a compendium of memories and recollections. Names I recall are Jim Vadis, Mario Nolfi, and Sue Guyer. 4 teaspoons chopped sweet pickle. I was a budding organist at that time and Higbees had Hammond organs that you could sit down and try out. I still remember pulling out the tiny pots of delicious creamed chicken, peas, applesauce, and mashed potatoes. Toss together with the dressing. In the early 70's Higbees did a huge campaign on imported goods from all over the world. We had tossed salad or a fresh fruit cup served with most of the meals. 1 teaspoons Dijon-style prepared mustard, 1 pound cooked ham, cut into 1/2 inch pieces, 1 head iceberg lettuce - rinsed, dried, and shredded. I then went out to Harvard Avesonewhere where we marked merchndise for the new Parmatown store.I went to school in Lakewood and would take the '55' downtown and work after school. Place milk and caramels in a double bloiler, heat over medium heat and stir continuously until a hot smooth cream is formed. Directions Combine the mayo, salad dressing, grated onion, eggs and parsley in a mixing bowl and then refrigerate to let the flavors blend. I worked downtown and Midway early 70's. Don't forget the Frosty bar in the basement. In Detroit, there is nothing left. This was prior to the cardboard ovens used to serve kids in more recent years. Good times!! We'll do the rest. I worked at Higbee's at Rolling Acres mall in the late eighties early nineties. - Bruce. I have an old framed silhouette picture of a girl made of fabric that is marked on the back: The Higbee Co., Public Square, Cleveland.Does anyone know anything about this product? (Maurice Salad!) Do you know of the location (if not I can check the newspapers)within the downtown store? I know the Art Deco chairs are. 4 ounces julienned cooked ham Back in the day Cleveland boasted four such retail havens: Besides Higbees there was Halles, the May Company, and Sterling Lindner-Davis. Email me at MrBigdaddy89@netscape.netJason Basinger. Combine the ham, turkey, cheese and pickles together in a large bowl. 2 tbsp baking powder. Combine the first 6 dressing ingredients and stir to dissolve the sugar. 819-665-6188 Tarisai Beisel. This Aunt Helen was my moms sister, who lived in Lorain. on the 11th floor and Employee assistance as well as the employee credit union. I worked several Christmases and a summer at Higbee's main store. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. 12-Hour Salad This recipe was Mom's scrumptious scheme to get her kids to eat vegetables. DRESSING INGREDIENTS: 1/3 cup mayonnaise. Book Details The casino has actually done some construction to re-create some of the older stylings of Higbee's. The grand old store is now home to the Horseshoe Casino, and has been for exactly one year to the day that Im posting this. Some of you folks might be interested in joining. If so, what exactly did they do? It is in very good condition. I also remember the hutch with child-size dishes and silverware, a napkin, and candlesticks with birthday candles. (If you would like to contact me, leave your e-mail and I will respond.). I'm saving it. He changed my life and I want to thank him. Spoon macaroni mixture into pan. Divide lettuce among plates. I've just discovered a photograph of my grandfather from the 1930's (most likely). Fresh, healthy and protein packed! Westgate Mall was closed in 2004 and demolished not too long afterward once the new Great Northern Dillards opened in March, 2003. Top with ham, turkey, gherkins, cheese, and olives. This was still in the era of the well dressed sales associate and great customer service. It was a charming place, but it was no Silver Grille. From Cleveland, OH. I came across a beaded purse at an Estate sale. I have (6) Prints from 1900 numbered, all numbered 255019 initialed by C.L, all say Higbee's on them, Would like to share photos of them with you and get more information if I can they are all of woman fashion drawings. They didn't even change the name for the movie, as a thank you to the store for allowing them to shoot there (and to build that big Santa slide thing). It's great for meal prep! Any idea if it would be of use to anyone in a museum or collector? I was wondering if you could provide some of those details. Put in 24 greased muffin tins. Mike's on the Water: A St. Clair Shores favorite, Mike's makes its Maurice with cubed ham and turkey and tosses diced onions in with the mixed greens, Swiss cheese, egg, green olives, gherkins . A delicious combination of meats, cheese, minced sweet pickles, and a mayonnaise, mustard, and egg dressing, this meal was first dished out at the J.L. What a magical place. . From the days you would spend hours shopping, then go upstairs and "Lunch" in the dining room. Ham, turkey, Swiss cheese and sweet gherkins piled on top of. My dad was operations VP from 1959-1970. When Dillard took over 10 years later, they destroyed the look of the main floor. Classic Salad from J.L. Check in the Cleveland area.-Bruce, I have a bedroom set that has been passed down to me from my aunt. Combine the first 6 dressing ingredients and stir to dissolve the sugar. I currently have the "stove", a few ornaments, and a some various other items on loan that got rave reviews this past Christmas at Twigbees. You have such fond memories of Aunt Helen! i cant believe no ones mentioned the cardboard stoves with the kids menu on the back! Start browsing till you find something. It was so special and enjoyable. The museum holds all sorts of information about classic department stores which either no longer exist, or are changed beyond recognition. As an avid Higbee collector--I am pleased to see that there are others that are as enthusiastic about the "Golden Age" of retail as I am.I have been collecting memorabilia long before Higbee's demise under the Dillard's control.I find it refreshing that the building is currently being restored to it's original grandeur as a casino-The developers plan the remodel with a "light hand" and have saved the iconic crystal chandeliers that we all remember and love.Dillard's allowed them to fall into disrepair under their ownership & I feared they would be destroyed as much of Halle's splendor was after their closure.It is unfortunate that retailing in this country has come to the likes of Macy's (Federated Dept. Youre welcome! Below the handle is paintedthe name of HIGBEE'S in the same blue, so it is original to the piece. I plan to add a brief history of each store at some point, which will give an idea when they closed. The "Basement Store" consisted of a full line of apparal and jewelry for both men and women as well a domestics department. I had a group of people that I worked with that did our jobs but had a good time and we helped each other. Dear Connie:Truly beautiful and meaningful memories. Hudson's Maurice Salad Dressing: 2 teaspoons white vinegar 1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice 1-1/2 teaspoons onion juice 1-1/2 teaspoons sugar 1-1/2 teaspoons prepared Dijon . I recall a candle in it. Combine butter and glour over low heat until it bubbles, slowly add water until mixture is smooth, add the remaining ingredients and whip until smooth. The Dillard's store at Great Lakes Mall is also still open as they have two facilities there after Dillard's took over Joseph Horne's. We also had the Party shop on the 5th floor next to the Ladies Lounge. The new Higbee store opened in September of 1931. My neighbor was the chef who "invented" this salad and dressing. Dear BAK,I read with great interest your information about Higbee's. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. Made with just 7 ingredients, it's a breeze to put together, but a bright lemon dressing, Parmesan cheese, pine nuts, and dried cranberries make it zippy, fresh, and satisfying. We should always be thankful for such experiences, so that we can tell others about them and keep these memories alive, because there just isn't anything like it anymore.Thank you for sharing your insight with everybody!Bruce. They used employees from all of the branches what a wonderful way to document that beautiful store and it's glamour.One of my most favorite things was from the "Attic Restaurant" in the Midway location, they served a Tuna Grilled Sandwich with slice tomatoesto this day have never found one that matches it''s warm delicious flavor.When I think of Cleveland I think of Higbee's first. He was a buyer for the store. The building still stands and has some beautiful wood paneled rooms upstairs that were used for meetings a long time ago. It's super tasty with bursts of flavor with each bite.This would be perfect for any occasion and it's so good I made it again a few days after filming! Each notch represented a store that would honor that charge. I assure you that it was an oversight on my part. Yeah who is Maurice? It will most likely go to my brother who still lives in Ohio. The people I worked with were great Connie; Mr Brady ; John K. And of course the wonderful plays in the spring that Rocco Scotti was the musical director. (LogOut/ I have been looking for a security officer badge from them. Top with salad and garnish each plate with two olives. Also, I didn"t hear any mention of the absolutely wonderful malted shakes at the end oh the downstairs escalator. But even better was the Silver Grill. trying to find the recipe for the attic's chicken pot pie if anyone has it or knows where to find it would love to have it thank you. In a large bowl stir together the dry ingredients- flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar. Do you have department store lunch memories of your own? To this day people can't forgive the former CEO of Food Town for what he done and criticized him for once appearing dressed at some Nazi general for a WWII reenactment a few years back.http://www.huffingtonpost.com/news/rich-iott/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wY9M7tGcLX0http://www.toledoblade.com/local/2010/11/21/Food-Town-s-familiar-name-resonates-with-area-shoppers.htmlGetting back to what I was saying earlier, the way Clevelanders have "A Christmas Story" to be thankful for the memory of Higbee's to exist at all, I would say the same for "Logorama" despite it's rather blatant stereotypical approach to characterization and nobody really gives a care for one measly logo that still resonates with me, having gone to that place all the time for my late mother before her passing. Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. I changed names; please follow me @. Add remaining dressing ingredients and mix well. Aside from Detroit losing most of it's legacy like that, I suppose I ought to be happy the Lasalle building is being used at all (as fancy lofty-style apartments), I noticed they still have the bank of elevators on one side of the place, though I'm sure they only keep a couple operating anyway. What a wonderful place to shop. In fact, the stand claimed that Higbee's actually stole their recipe. Dear Mariam:This would not be the same Higbee Company; the store did not have branches outside of Ohio.Many stores had the same names; right in this site are two Stewart's; There were many Kaufmann's, Boston Stores, etc., so the charming store you describe must have been a local company whose founder shared the same name with the namesake of the famous Cleveland department store.Bruce. The service in the Men's Store (Prospect Level) was second to none and when you bought a suit, the tailors really took their time to make sure that it fit and looked it's best. This one would be great,with spring on its way.Thank-you for the recipe, 1 1/2 t Onion juice. Ok, when I was a little girl, my Mom used to take me to the Hudson's Downtown (I really miss it, don't you? Their restaurant in their main downtown store in Montreal was huge and was true art deco. I am looking for my drum teacher that I took lessons from at higbee's downtown Cleveland. In regards to Silver Grille tableware, I believe it is still on-site. I went thru the buyer training program in downtown Cleveland and became a buyer in the above Budget Store in 1965 to 1970. Can anyone tell me anything about the artist of painting my phone number is 6789233295 e-mail dj0654714 @yahoo.com name doug jones thanks. Its good to know the history of my city tho. Joe Galati, c21joegalati@yahoo.com, Dear Joe:Thank you for the enormously entertaining note. I hope to keep adding to it as time goes on.I had the pleasure of visiting Higbees, Halle's and The May Co. in the late 1970s, and they were all great, individual stores, each with their own strengths. We appeared in the employee shows produced by John Bohn and also sang in the Christmas Carole chorus on the steps right next to my department. No but I do have several pictures of the Downtown store in the last days of the Silver Grille. I worked at the Parmatown store from 1988 until they closed their doors in 2000, I believe. Remove from blender and stir in parsley, eggs and mayo. Warmest, Marci. Wiley Jr High was right near it as many times on visits back to Cleveland, we attended Saturday afternoon kiddie plays there.My Pittsburgh memories are of stores like Kaufmann's (owned by the May Company), Joseph Horne's and Gimbels. A Michigan salad is a type of green salad popular at restaurants in the Detroit area and other parts of Michigan. By the time Dillard's closed, it was nearly identical to the suburban flagship in Beachwood. Accessible only by employee elevators. Stir in egg and mayo and pulse in a food processor until smooth. Used with permission. Thank you. The book is forthcoming sometime in late summer; be sure to check out the publishers website for details. trying to locate the former buyer of womans jr apparel former Miss Pat Potras can you help. McKelvey Company and operated just down the street for quite a while as Strouss direct competitor. 1 hard cooked egg, diced salt to taste Salad Ingredients: 14 Oz ham, cut into strips 14 oz turkey, cut into strips 14 oz swiss cheese, cut into strips 1/2 Cup slivered sweet gherkin pickles 1 Head iceberg lettuce lettuce-shredded How to make it Combine the 6 dressing ingredients and stir to dissolve the sugar. Add parsley and egg; mix well. Menu and prices may vary by location, check with your local GT Pie Shop for item availability. Many tribe fans will remember when our parents gave us $1.00 (that is one dollar) our mothers packed a lunch and kool aid, we took the rapid downtown got great box seats behind second base . I hope they take better care of the chandeliers. Cookies collect information about your preferences and your devices and are used to make the site work as you expect it to, to understand how you interact with the site, and to show advertisements that are targeted to your interests. (or visit the house it was filmed in too) I would have loved to see the store during its time but I wasn't even born yet. A few wooden escalators. What a fun mix! There was the employee's cafeteria on the ninth floor (for employees and guests) and we would get many requests for guest passes from family and friends. Dave experienced tons of added reporting pressures during them, but much more so, loved their air of excitement. Weber experimented with a Chocolate Malted Milkshake recipe until he got it just right, then produced a fresh ice cream flavor with it, Chocolate Frosted Malt. Any help on a pix of that luncheon stove would be appreciated.Cindy in Kansas. I am unable tofind any information on such a piece. A beautiful store, immortalized in a classic movie. Change), You are commenting using your Twitter account. So, gather your ingredients and make a recipe from the bygone days of glamorous department stores and bring a little piece of history to life.What you'll need:Dressing:2 tsp White Wine Vinegar1 1/2 tsp Lemon Juice1 1/2 tsp Onion Juice1 1/2 tsp White Sugar1 1/2 Dijon Mustard1/4 tsp Mustard Powder1 c Mayonnaise2 T Parsley1 Hard Boiled EggFor Salad:1 lb Cooked Ham1 lb Turkey Breast14 oz Swiss Cheese1/2 c Sweet Gherkins1 head Iceberg Lettuce or Romaine12 Pimento stuffed Green Olives The "milkshake" was a chocolate malt - called a Frosted Malt. A recipe former Silver Grill employee devised this recipe. If anyone called for credit authorization and got me, I was the one who would say, "That's C like in Charlie." . I have been searching for a few years as to which store (Higbees vs Halles) had the children's meal with the little wooden cabinet with the candlesticks (must have been birthday candles in them) and the little white chicken with (I thought) chicken a la king. Taste Categories The Maurice Salad was a staple of Hudson's 5 restaurants and we can see why! You have confirmed my memories.My grandfather worked at The May Company out in the suburbs near Cleveland Heights/University Heights in the luggage department until the early 1960s. He bought me my first "Holiday Dress" I didn't know girls/women bought such things. Toss together with the dressing. It was a wonderful experience for a little 3 year old. Combine all ingredients. I was not aware of his one. In a small bowl, combine the onions, water, vinegar, salt, and pepper. If only the new owners hadn't changed the interior. I can't tell you how many clothes I bought there. I really like this a lot. Schedule your weekly meals and get auto-generated shopping lists. We later took our son to Santa's Shop so that he could do his Christmas shopping all by himself. The creamed chicken was my favorite! Bake for 30 minutes, then top with remaining cheese and parsley. My guess would be in the late 60's or early 70's. I worked at the Attic restaurant at Midway for a few years and was there the day we closed the doors. Thanks for any info. Hi Laura! 16) FOR SALAD: [combine] shredded lettuce [and torn greens, lightly tossed with the dressing mix given below,] topped with matchstick pieces of baked ham, Swiss cheese, and cooked chicken [and/or turkey] breast. Combine the ham, turkey, cheese and pickles together in a large bowl. It is 6 3/4" high with a spout and handle. Enjoy some Welsh rarebit and chicken a la king while remembering heartwarming memories of a time gone by in Cleveland. G.O.R.P. I'm trying to find the name of the designer. Of course I suppose I forget most of it given my age, and only go by what my mom probably has told me of those stores. Haven't seen it since. Thank you for shedding light on my new treasure! I also remember the delicious children's lunches at the Silver Grille. The food was every bit as good as in the Silver Grill at half the price.
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