Sug's Restaurant & Gropps

[hosscat]

I'm new to the site. When I was a child, my Aunt & Uncle, Bill and Ora Armstrong operated a restaurant in Columbus. I think it may have been called "Sug's Restaurant" (Pronounced Shugs). If memory serves me correctly, they served plate lunches.
I was wondering whether anyone remembered the restaurant or possibly had any photos of the restaurant.

Thanks!!!!

[richard]

Jun 13, 2008 23:51:03 GMT -5 hosscat said:

I'm new to the site. When I was a child, my Aunt & Uncle, Bill and Ora Armstrong operated a restaurant in Columbus. I think it may have been called "Sug's Restaurant" (Pronounced Shugs). If memory serves me correctly, they served plate lunches.
I was wondering whether anyone remembered the restaurant or possibly had any photos of the restaurant.

Thanks!!!!

William and Ora Armstrong are listed in the 1953, 1957 and 1959 copies of the Columbus City Directories. I have copies of those references. The residence is listed as at 2061 McKinley Avenue next to the intersection of what was and is called five points. McKinley Avenue, Mapleton Street and Hope Avenue all meet at ‘Five Points’. The listing in this book lists their place of employment as ‘Jiffy Lunch’.

The index of Street listings shows that 2061 McKinley Avenue would be the last house on McKinley Avenue, on the South side of the street, before intersecting with Mapleton Street. The index for North Mapleton lists the Jiffy Lunch at 292 North Mapleton in all three of my books. The 292 address is the last entry on the west side of Mapleton Street before its intersection with McKinley Avenue. That would mean that the Jiffy Lunch was next to or in the back yard of the Armstrong’s back yard.

NOTE: In the past we’ve found that some of the information in those books can be incorrect.

[Terry]

That makes sense....It seems that I remember that the restaurant was close to their house and it was perhaps a block building.

Thanks!!!!!!

[jdhinkle]

I SAW THE QUESTION ABOUT ROOTBEER AT 31 AND CENTRAL

I THINK THE THUNDERBIRD WAS IN THE LINCOLN MERCURY BUILDING
ON THE NW CORNER
JUST WEST OF LM THERE WAS A DRIVE IN I THINK
KINDA LIKE DOG AND SUDS WITH THE TIN ROOF OVER IT

MAHAN THEN MOVED TO NE CORNER
SEEMS LIKE THERE WAS A FILLING STATION ON BOTH SUTH CORNERS


I MAY BE HALLUCINATING FEEL FREE TO CORRECT OR REMOVE

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David

I remember a Root Beer Stand just west of the Texaco station on U.S. 31, the time would have been in the 50's, sorry , but I can not recall a name.

[ppennington]

Did anyone enjoy Gropp's Fish of Strols as much as me ??

[Vinylfool]

I too enjoyed the "Fish of Strohs". Wasn't it an old Cape Codder franchise first?

[Margo CHS Class of 55]

How did we miss this great place for seafood!

I believe this was open during the 70's as we took our children there.It was located on National Rd where J.B. ByRider's is currently. You had to get there early in the evenings, or face a wait for a table. Our children enjoyed looking at all the pictures of fish on the wall while we waited. They had all types of sea decorations placed on the walls.
They had the best fish dinners in town, at a reasonable price for families.
I especially enjoyed their baked sweet potatos, and the kids loved their hush puppies..
A visit there was always a very pleasant experience! It was a sad day in Columbus when they closed.
I understand they still have a restaurant in Ft. Wayne.

[ppennington]

I had remodeled Gropp's when I worked for Roger Nichter Construction, I became friends with the owner Mike Sullivan. He had trouble getting help to show up for work, and one day just closed the doors. It was a sad day ! We waited in line every Friday night to get a table. I still miss the " All You Can Eat Dinner "

[TEXACO]

Oct 24, 2008 13:46:35 GMT -5 jdhinkle said:

I SAW THE QUESTION ABOUT ROOTBEER AT 31 AND CENTRAL

I THINK THE THUNDERBIRD WAS IN THE LINCOLN MERCURY BUILDING
ON THE NW CORNER
JUST WEST OF LM THERE WAS A DRIVE IN I THINK
KINDA LIKE DOG AND SUDS WITH THE TIN ROOF OVER IT

MAHAN THEN MOVED TO NE CORNER
SEEMS LIKE THERE WAS A FILLING STATION ON BOTH SUTH CORNERS


I MAY BE HALLUCINATING FEEL FREE TO CORRECT OR REMOVE

Southwest corner TEXACO. Southeast corner Phillips 66. The Marathon on the northwest corner was built after Mahan had moved to the northeast corner (following the "mysterious" fire. )