1980's

Toft's Dairy of Sandusky, Ohio began in 1900 from the family farm, where raw milk would be sold, and later it was delivered in large milk cans when they acquired a horse and buggy. For more information about the history, click on the link to their website. 

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Thee Pitts Again BBQ restaurant in Glendale, Arizona has been open since 1979. It's located in a chrome 1950's diner style building.  

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Good Time Charlie's opened in 1979 in San Antonio, Texas. They serve burgers, chilli, chicken fried steak, and more!

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The Mad Greek is a kitschy Greek restaurant in Baker, California that advertises that it has the best Greek food in the world. If you love kitschy restaurants, you'll love this place. I can't really say it represents ONE era. It has blue booths, which one might typically classify as 50's, but the blue in this case represents Greek colors. You'll see neon too. You'll also see decor that will remind you of ancient Greece. The sign has a 70's vibe to it. I think it has been open since the 80's, but I'm really not sure. Does anyone know when it opened? read more...

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If you love to see antique "junk" and vintage "junk" strewn all over the place, you'll love Hillbilly Hot Dogs. I say "junk" with love, because this is not a museum where one will find antiques in pristine condition displayed behind glass cases. This is a fun, festive place where you'll find a variety of old stuff all over the place. The name of this restaurant, Hillbilly Hotdogs, gives you a clue about the inspiration for the decor. Judging by some of the names of the items on their menu, this place is unique with the food too! read more...

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