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Look, I don’t like to be the bearer of bad news. But I knew I had to tell him. He’d want to know. So reluctantly, after coming home last Wednesday night from the charred remains of the Suburban House, I called “Jersey Boy” – my good buddy who lives in the so-called Garden State – to let him know that the landmark Pikesville restaurant suffered a major fire. There was a long pause on the phone, and I even wondered if some tears were being shed. “Is it gone?” he asked, sounding fragile. I told him the damage was fairly extensive, but I was hopeful that they would reopen. I sensed a great relief. “That’s good,” he said. “That place just has to stay open.” Whenever he comes to town for a visit, Jersey Boy always wants to go… read more

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Alan, My memories of S&H go back to about 1960 when it was still known as Mike & Jules. At that time of course the last show at the Pikes Theater let out around midnight and I felt like a real grown-up at age 7 when my parents would take me there for a late-night snack and let me stay up until 10 o’clock!!!

Posted by Richard Crystal on 07/10/09 at 01:28 PM

A greate Bawlmer Jewish story hon. It’s what makes this crazy (or shall I say verkachte?) community so special.

Posted by Neil on 07/10/09 at 12:56 PM

Alan,

A great story and there are many from S & H. There is definitely an emotional tie with this restaurant. You are correct, we all have stories. In case your readers are interested here were my recollections just after the fire.
http://www.examiner.com/examiner/x-277-Baltimore-Dining-Examiner~y2009m7d9-Suburban-House-Restaurant-fire

Posted by Dara (nee Fromm) Bunjon on 07/10/09 at 12:11 PM

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