G. D. Ritzy’s
If you want a huge taste of nostalgia, look no further than G.D. Ritzy’s. It was founded by former Wendy’s executive Graydon Webb in 1980, and he called it a “luxury grill” accompanied by a 50’s diner feel. Apart from the classic hot dogs and hamburgers, the joint offered homemade ice cream as well. At some point, there were 120 G.D. Ritzy’s open, but the number dropped as low as three locations when it underwent liquidation in 1991. There are still several locations left, and three of these are in Evansville, Indiana.
G. D. Ritzy’s
Valle’s Steak House
Valle’s Steakhouse was definitely a restaurant that was ahead of its time. It offered customers a surf and turf meal at a relatively low price when Donald Valle opened its doors in 1933. This tactic worked, and it became so popular they had to expand during the 70’s. Unfortunately, some people blame the expansion for its downfall. However, it would be best to remember that the oil crisis was destroying the economy in those days. In 2000, its last location in Portland, Oregon finally shut down its operations.
Valle’s Steak House