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Friday Flashback #342

Almost a year ago, a small group of Westporters announced a big milestone.

Residents — and folks from far away — contributed well over $1 million. The century-old food stand by Old Mill Beach was saved from possible destruction (and modern construction, as a private home).

The new place would open soon, with an important nod to the past: Old Mill Grocery & Deli. That was its original name,

Most recently, it had been known as Joey’s by the Shore. For 2 decades before that, it was Elvira’s.

For much of the second half of the 20th century, it was called Kenny’s (for owner Ken Montgomery).

Or by its nickname: Grub’s.

“06880” has posted many photos, from the building’s earliest days to its most recent.

But we’ve never seen this shot before. To many generations of Westporters, this was Grub’s.

It was taken around 1976. But really, it’s timeless.

(Photo/Clayton Liotta via Facebook)

(Remember Grub’s? Consider a gift in its (his) honor, to “06880.” Please click here — and thank you!)

“06880”‘s Newest Feature: Restaurant Tab

“06880” always looks for ways to serve our community. Readers always look for ways to find out what’s happening around town – including where to eat.

Which is why “06880” introduces today a new feature: a “Restaurants” tab. It appears permanently in two places on our home page: at the top (directly underneath “06880”), and on the right side (under “Pages”).

It’s a way to feed the hunger of our readers — for both information and food.

The drop-down menu (ho ho) includes:

  • Links directly to a restaurant’s website
  • Its social media handles
  • Its phone number
  • And a 2- to 3-sentence description (from them) about why they’re special.

Each restaurant can choose its own category. (NOTE: Restaurants pay a small fee to be listed.)

Click here (or above, or on the right side of the home page) to access the “Restaurants” tab. For more information on being listed, email 06880blog@gmail.com.

What to eat tonight? Click on our “Restaurants” tab!

Snow Day!

Today’s first-of-the-year snowfall — on the last day of February — created gorgeous scenes all over town.

Eno Lane (Photo/DIck Kalt)

Old Mill Grocery & Deli (Photo/Patricia McMahon)

Earthplace (Photo/Claudia Sherwood Servidio)

Near downtown (Photo/Claudia Sherwood Servidio)

Hillspoint Road (Photo/Patricia McMahon)

Rayfield Road (Photo/Hilary Ellis)

Saugatuck River (Photo/Leigh Gage)

Winslow Park (Photo/Jennifer Johnson)

Tamarac Road (Photo/Jennifer Johnson)