I live in Phoenix, AZ, now - but I will always miss my hometown. Thank you for printing the Directory of the old Higbee's Department Store. Dave shared how retail department stores, and Higbee's in particular, brought his warmest career memories. I'm a little disappointed that you failed to list the "Basement Store" in floor listing. She worked at Higbees for many, many years. I am interested in it's value and sending it back to Cleveland where it belongs. Posted by themidlifesecondwife in Food for Thought, Nostalgia, Bergdorf Goodman, Cleveland, Higbee, Nostalgia, Recipe, Ritz-Carlton, Salads. The store had so many opportunities for its staff to learn all the retail functions. Nancy Wilkes was the head of fashion. The casino has new ones up that replicate the old ones. We had tossed salad or a fresh fruit cup served with most of the meals. Remember the old express elevators that went directly to the 10th floor? Famous Recipe from Hudson's Detroit Department Store Pt 2. I miss that store! higbee's maurice salad recipe 3- Classes pack for $45 higbee's maurice salad recipe for new clients only. Thank you. To make the salad: Combine ham, turkey, cheese, and pickles in a large bowl; add dressing and mix well. My mom always took my brother and me, and my aunt brought my cousin, and we had lunch at the Silver Grille downtown and thought we were the most special kids in the world. It was a great store and the comparable stores I saw in other cities rarely came close in terms of service, presentation and upkeep of the store. Schedule your weekly meals and get auto-generated shopping lists. Photo courtesy of the Ritz-Carlton. We never missed the Friday after Thanksgiving, when she took my brother & me to see Santa and eat at the Silver Grille. The snow atop the big CTS bus throwing wet slosh as it angled to the curb. We would eat lunch at the Silver Grill in Higbee's. It was in Higbee's that I met and married my wife. Grease 2 (1 dozen) muffin pans. There was so much energy in the merchandise department. This Maurice salad tastes similar to the one served at a popular downtown Detroit restaurant. As my husband and I were exploring the new casino in the old Higbee Building today, it felt like just a short time ago that I was shopping there. The sturdy but elegant Higbee building still stands kitty-corner to the landmark Terminal Tower on Public Square (flanked, on the towers other side, by the Ritz-Carlton Hotel). Steps. The restaurant was on the first floor of a hotel in downtown Pittsburg. While the potatoes are steamed, mix the vinegar with scallions, salt and pepper. In fact, a few years back I found and purchased a small hand-made green hutch that reminds me so much of my experience at Higbee's. I was born in the inner city but that was the magic and fun about going"downtown" there was something for everyone! Consult the books"A Higbee History" and "The Silver Grille" for more detailed information. ~ Step 2. Eat-the-Rainbow Chopped Salad with Basil & Mozzarella. stores in American and would like to include their restaurants, signature dishes and recipes. What a fun mix! Anyone know of any for sale? I also remember the delicious children's lunches at the Silver Grille. Potato Salad Recipes They also had a kid's shopping area each Christmas so kids could buy their family gifts without parents. Any ideas where I might research? Excellent condition.Selling for $2000.00 (pick up in VT)Contact Mari at 8022961696. Mix well. Dear BAK,I read with great interest your information about Higbee's. YUMMY and I missed it before..55555..FFF groupies! Talavera is very expensive Mexican tile and pottery. Cindy from California, I worked in the Midway Mall location for a few years in the mid 70's and loved this company. Dillard neglected the Great Lakes Mall store (along with the old Horne's) for many years--it just seemed cluttered and forgotten. I remember there were goldfish in the pool. I've been looking for years. Michigan Foods You Can Buy Online. Images used with permission. (313) 963-2805. www.lepetitzincdetroit.com. Combine with dry ingredients, using a fork, just until moist. Wendy's, Pierre's, et al) at . It had operated as McKelveys until 1973, having been purchased by Higbee's in the late 1960's. Any idea if it would be of use to anyone in a museum or collector? Email me at MrBigdaddy89@netscape.netJason Basinger. Use the Help Forum for that. It was a place to have a quicker, less-leisurely meal than the Silver Grille, from a more limited menu. I worked at the downtown Higbee's store for 14 years, until 1991, in different facets, with my last job being manager on the first floor in ladies accessories. It was so special and enjoyable. Pricey, but worth the memories for sure. From THE SILVER GRILLE: MEMORIES AND RECIPES, Copyright 2000. I think there is a video of them on YouTube.PS: The buttons were Otis Lexan fixtures. Thank you for the prompt reply. Some of this art deco granite trim was removed and has been re-used for the renovation of the box office at the Deyor Performing Arts Center down the street from the Higbee's location. Trivia question: Does anybody remember the black and amber buttons on all the Otis elevators? I'd love to talk with other former employees. found it hanging outside on a fence. But even better was the Silver Grill. He changed my life and I want to thank him. At any rate, I would love to know if anyone remembers what came in that little cupboard, or any oher info. McKelvey Company and operated just down the street for quite a while as Strouss direct competitor. Combine the ham, turkey, cheese and pickles together in a large bowl. Secretly, your parent would hand you a $5 and you could buy gifts for your family, secretly yourself. He enjoyed the thrill of them! I remember meeting different people that were in sales for other companies. Also, I didn"t hear any mention of the absolutely wonderful malted shakes at the end oh the downstairs escalator. They were also smart enough to place a red Ryder BB Gun in the display window on the corner. When you visit the site, Dotdash Meredith and its partners may store or retrieve information on your browser, mostly in the form of cookies. 2726. I want to know if there is any interest from anyone about an "August Fur Sale 1916" catalog from The Higbee Company Cleveland that was my grandmother's. My Grandmother would use her Higbee's discount,and buy my brother and I all the latest clothes. The food was every bit as good as in the Silver Grill at half the price. I found an old Higbee's charge plate that belonged to my grandmother. Back in the 1940's and early 1950's my reflections were as "Anonymous 02 July, 2014 14:30", when my mother would be though with her shopping, my treat was a milk shake before leaving the store. All items will remain in the ownership of the donor and returned when requested. The 115 recipes span favorites such as Silver. :). Menu and prices may vary by location, check with your local GT Pie Shop for item availability. On the back there is a stamped that states :For your convenience, the negative of this photograph will be kept on file.When reordering, be sure you mentionthe letter and number that appear above.Photograph Studio ofTHE HIGBEE COMPANYCleveland, OhioWhat are the odds that the negatives from the photo studio are still around? I grew up in a neighborhood here in Detroit which was Italian, Polish & German . iceberg lettuce - rinsed, dried, and shredded, Chicken Salad with Bacon, Lettuce, and Tomato. DO you know if anyone has any of the old dishes from the Silver Grille or a small wooden hutch they used to serve meals to children, with candlesglass chicken with removable top? My grandmother worked for them in the 60's and 70's. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. 1/3 cup sour cream. Spoon macaroni mixture into pan. Money was limited back then and as much as I begged there was never a 2nd one, I really enjoyed the flavor, does anyone remember what it was? So I am mystified by all the false memories of wooden escalators in Higbee's.Here's the proof that modern metal ones were installed on floors 1-12 in 1956:http://images.ulib.csuohio.edu/cdm/singleitem/collection/press/id/263/rec/104May Co. is the only major downtown store that kept wooden escalators, and that is what most people must be remembering. I loved the maurice salad also. Used with permission. Also have fond memories of my elderly Italian Grandma from Lakewood who called it "Hig-A-Bee's" (and Charg-A plate). What a magical place. I worked at Higbee's at Rolling Acres mall in the late eighties early nineties. We also had the Party shop on the 5th floor next to the Ladies Lounge. Stir continuously until the chocolate is completely melted and incorporated into the hot cream. I was a budding organist at that time and Higbees had Hammond organs that you could sit down and try out. He was a buyer for the store. 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. Not long after they were shipped to Cleveland from Italian company that made them was destroyed by a flood and never reopened. It had it own management and buying team under the direction of Willaim,Bill,Savage; Mario Nolfi and Ruth Wobolt. As a young child I would make the trip with my Mother and 2 sisters to see the Christmas parade on Prospect square, then go to Higbee's to see the corner window full of this seasons new toys--then inside to see Santa. I remember that in the 50s. The family simply couldn't control her! Hey Tony! Higbees and the other stores are gone, now. Vegetarian. The building is still charming! i do collect McKelvey items,and have found quite a few things! There were human operators back then wearing uniforms and white gloves. Wonderful!!! 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 was the but trying to remember all.. Roasted Harvest Salad $9.95 Mixed greens, roasted butternut squash and shallots, Gorgonzola, pumpkin seeds and maple vinaigrette. Stir in melted butter. 1. I have an excellent condition Twigbee Bear complete with hat and scarf. Wish I had a nickel for each mile I must have walked from the square to East 9th and back again, and in heels. Warmest, Marci. At least once a week when my grandmother came to visit my mother would get us dressed up and we'd catch the bus downtown to have lunch with my father at the Silver Grille. I remember the dark paneling and high ceiling in Dad's office on the 9th floor. I'm in my 60's now, but can still remember back in the mid '50's when we went on our annual visit to see Santa and had lunch in the Silver Grille. Always had a wonderful group of people to work with. 819-665-3287 Hobart Nelli. Put in 24 greased muffin tins. I'd LOVE to have one. 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 museum holds all sorts of information about classic department stores which either no longer exist, or are changed beyond recognition. The memory has always been with me. Toss together with the dressing. 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.