york steak house

RE: york steak house (BLUEJACKET1956)

Sat, 20 Apr 2013 23:06:48 GMT

I used to work there then name is Rick schwarz also remember most of those people

RE: york steak house (Broilerchef)

Sun, 17 Feb 2013 21:19:09 GMT

Hey Steve! I know your last post was old. This is Darren from York. Let me know if your still out there! So many great memories at York Middleburg. I left in '84. I think Mr. Savages job was taken over by Mr. Stout about that time. Talk to ya soon!

RE: york steak house (daveg24)

Wed, 26 Oct 2011 14:57:18 GMT

hey pritchard!!!ii have glasses from Foggies lounge

Re:york steak house (daveg24)

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 16:00:44 GMT

BOB IT THIS YOU? NO MORE POOL BUISSNNESS?,FLAMING PIT CLOSED TOO :)

RE: york steak house (daveg24)

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 15:58:38 GMT

I WORKED 80 TILL 81 1/2 BOB PRITCHARD AND AL LALLIE WHERE MY BOSS'S,IN CHICOPEE MA,YEAH CHECK THE ICE!!! LOL

Re:york steak house (jennysongs)

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 22:02:51 GMT

I worked at a York's in the late 80s. It was my first job in high school, and I remember it just as you describe. But I also remember that when they remodeled it and started to add the salad bar, etc., that they renamed it York Choices. The one I worked at (in a suburb of Cleveland, Ohio) was connected to the food court of a mall. It had a "carryout" counter on the outside, where you could order meals and desserts to go. I guess you could have eaten it in the mall if you wanted to! It went out of business and closed in 1988-89. I can't believe that there is still one in Columbus, Ohio!

Re:york steak house (theboycanplay)

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 20:02:35 GMT

Maybe I am remembering it wrong, but it seemed like the York's we went to in the late 80s turned into all-you-can-eat type salad bar places, similar to Ponderosa. You'd still go through the line, but you'd get a salad bar with your steak and there was a long salad bar with warm pasta and sliced fruit, soup and lots of hot bread. One of the York's we went to had their decor redone and switched to a brighter, more pink scheme instead of the "royal decor". I think this was around the end of York, in about 1988 or 89'. I remember when you'd get a baked potato it was wrapped in foil. My father to this day still refers to a baked potato wrapped it foil as a "York Potato". I loved the rolls with the butter brushed on top. I used to think this place was awesome because you'd get your own tray and if I was good I could pick pudding or jello for dessert. Funny, my school cafetaria had the same thing but it wasn't the same! Lol.

Re:york steak house (Taxmom)

Tue, 26 Jul 2011 11:40:30 GMT

This has brought back so many memories for me. I literally grew up in York Steak House. My father started managing the one in Northgate Mall in Cincinnati in 1976. He became an area manager and regional director. So my memories from when I was little are from Northgate Mall, Tri County Mall, Eastgate Mall, Florence Mall, etc.

Re:york steak house (spshaf)

Mon, 21 Feb 2011 10:33:30 GMT

Going there for lunch today with some coworkers. Sweet! I will have to take some pictures with my phone.

Re:york steak house (MassBrew)

Fri, 18 Feb 2011 23:58:38 GMT

That would be a shame if the Columbus York closed.

I worked in Dartmouth MA from 79-84, through high school and college, mostly behind the grill but certainly doing every other conceivable job at the place at one point or another.

Back then it seemed we were the only show in town, directly opposite the Dartmouth Mall, it wasn't until all the competitors came in that the tide turned, but it was a great run.

Memory list in random order:

- Good one on the Valentine's Day flambe
- Mother's Day was insane -- it was all hands on deck
- The bonds, friendships, and parties were amazing, still maintain some friend connections to this day, and my wife of 23 years was introduced to me by a fellow "Yorkie"
- CTI (check the ice) was a sacred ritual, I'm sure hot girl visitors who were regulars must have figured out what was going on after just a couple of visits; "CTI deux fois" meant two babes back-to-back
- Yeah, the chicken glaze was awesome, but the menu diversification beyond that probably contributed to the downfall
- The night we scooped out and saved a possum from the grease barrel out back
- Hanging out in one of the "courts" with co-workers at shift change time; MTV (yes, actual music videos) often a topic of discussion
- Stylin' that chef's hat and scarf -- having schoolmates, relatives, neighbors thinking what a "cool" job it must be
- The hot mushroom sauce available in line, perfect for dipping the steak fries in
- The steak sauce bottles out on the table, tangy awesomeness
- I prided myself on my food presentation, but there was the one time when I was on sirloin tips and I thought, "now, where did that bandaid on my finger go to?" Sure enough, a hostess came up with the tip tray a few moments later. I don't believe that's why we closed, despite the lawsuit -- kidding...
- At times the grill would need a "cool down / cleaning" and the big wire brush out from the bucket of cold water would put on a pyrotechnic display that always earned some ooh's and aah's -- time the show with a CTI to impress the talent in the audience
- We, too, organized a Thanksgiving morning football game, co-ed -- because it was one of the very few days we were all off; remember some annual injuries among us from the game, too

I could go on forever, thanks for all the memories in the thread. Would love to have a local reunion someday, somehow.

Jim

RE: york steak house (spshaf)

Fri, 04 Feb 2011 08:03:05 GMT

I just went to the York yesterday and it was fabulous like always. God, I love this place. A coworker of mine grew up in Huntington, WV and they used to have one at the Barboursville Mall. That is the one I used to go to. We were talking about favorite places when we were kids and she couldn't believe that one was still around. I took six people from our office there yesterday. I had the chopped sirloin sandwich and a baked tater. Delish. My friend was totally overwhelmed when she walked in. Saying it was just like when she was a kid. She was gushing to the cashier about the place and he had some bad news. Said that they may not be around for much longer, even though he is hoping that they are. The salad bar was still wonderful and our server was great. Enjoy this place while you still can. When it closes, I will be seriously sad.

RE: york steak house (David_NYC)

Sun, 19 Sep 2010 09:12:38 GMT

Welcome, Lolinarose!
J's York Steak House still seems to be in operation. They put up a Facebook page and the last entry is dated September 4th, 2010:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Columbus-OH/York-Steak-House/340337300382
Also, see this photo of the menu on the wall from 2009:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/24629643@N04/3882666311/

What I found amazing on the Facebook site are the photographs of the food and the restaurant. They bring you right back in time.

RE: york steak house (lolinarose44)

Sun, 19 Sep 2010 03:45:02 GMT

I am so happy to have found out other people loved YSH as much as I did! I went to the one at Tri-County Mall in Cincinnati, Ohio when I was a kid. I always got the sirloin tips with sauteed onions and mushrooms. And for dessert....green jello.....yum, yum!

However, I do have one memory that has always stuck with me, and I imagine always will! When I was a little girl back in the 70's and eating there, with my mom and dad, my regular order, I had taken a bite of my sauteed onions. Well, on this occasion for some reason one of the long onions missed getting chewed and I choked on it. I was so scared, and a lady at a nearby table jumped up and ran over, stuck her fingers in my mouth, somehow, reached down far enough to grab the onion, and pull it out, from where it was. I will never forget that, nor her, for what she did! I was little, and scared and don't remember if I thanked her, and if she ever sees this, Thank You So Much, Maam! She was amazing!

Needless to say, though, I had a fear of eating onions for many, many years afterward! Eventually, slowly, bite, by VERY WELL CHEWED bite, I got over it, and am eating onions again!

I really want to check out J's in Columbus that some of you have been talking about. I'm so excited to hear there might be one still open. I sure hope they still are!

RE: york steak house (ghsmith)

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 17:59:46 GMT

I also worked at the Maplewood Mall York Steak House 82-83

RE: york steak house (ghsmith)

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 17:56:44 GMT

I also worked at York 82-83

RE: york steak house (iluvyork)

Fri, 07 May 2010 08:59:19 GMT

Reading all of these comments are bringing back lots of great memories! I worked at york in Columbus from 1995-2008. 13 years! York was like my second family. The managers were and still are awesome! Then I moved to Florida and I really miss it. My children grew up on york steakhouse and they loved it as well. From some of these comments, some things have changed but mostly its still the same. I cant wait to go back for a visit!

Re:york steak house (blueskyconcessions)

Sat, 02 Jan 2010 10:41:20 GMT

Anyone out there know who made/makes the steak sauce?? Anyone been able to duplicate it?? SOMEONE must know!!

Re:york steak house (David_NYC)

Fri, 01 Jan 2010 18:18:23 GMT

Yes, York Steak House had a great steak sauce. I once asked a restaurant manager about its origins, and he said even he didn't know who really made it. It would be a miracle if anyone still knew who manufactured it.

For the past 25 years, I have only used the sauces made by Baumer Foods and Peppers Unlimited of Louisiana, both of Louisiana and sold under many of their own and private label names. I have never found a sauce identical to the one at YSH.

Re:york steak house (blueskyconcessions)

Fri, 01 Jan 2010 17:31:47 GMT

Was a YSH in Saginaw, Michigan at Fashion Square mall back in the mid or late 70's or so. Still crave it, can't believe one still exists. Will have to try to get to Columbus someday. Does anyone know what brand steak sauce i would have been putting on my ground sirloin on a bun?? And how about the red italian dressing, that rings a bell now that i've been reading all these posts!

RE: york steak house (hatteras04)

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 11:08:02 GMT

Another update - I went to York last night for dinner. The weather was crappy but it was still pretty busy for a Tuesday night. There was a Chirstmas party there and plenty of other customers also. So it is still going strong. Everyone was happy with their food. 3 people got steak tips, 1 got chicken, and I got a cheeseburger. Great service including a free piece of cake and balloon for the new 7 year old at the table.

RE: york steak house (1 Chautauqua)

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 13:02:10 GMT

I worked for York Steak House 1976 - 1980 and managed many stores and opened many more in New York Pennsylvania and Ohio. I had the opportunity to work with Berndt Gros and both Eddie and Howard Grayson. Phil Neal, Jimmy Childs and Dave Miller and many others.
The food we prepared was excellent and the growth was phenominal, a time to remember.
Kindest Regards,
John Siggins

Re:york steak house (jennysongs)

Tue, 25 Aug 2009 01:35:55 GMT

Hello,

I know this thread is old, but I just found this website. I was so surprised to read about YSH! I worked at York Steak House for my first job in high school at the Great Northern Mall in North Olmsted, Ohio. I only stopped when they went out of business. What memories this thread has generated! I was a "cold side" girl. I remember there was another restaurant in Parma Heights, Ohio. And yet another in the Randall Park Mall in Akron, Ohio. Reading through this I learned that there is still one in Columbus, Ohio? I'll have to check it out sometime!

RE: york steak house (KarenInWorcester)

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 19:58:42 GMT

Hi-First time doing this. I used to eat at the York's in Auburn,MA. A good friend's brother worked there (met his future wife there I believe). I LOVED the sauteed onions above all else. It was chopped steak or tips for me until they introduced the chicken and that became my favorite. In their later years, a full food bar was added-I remember that the stuffing was pretty good. "BRING BACK YORK" - I'm with you-wonder what it would take to revive a place like York's again? I miss them, that's for sure!

RE: york steak house (bob haller)

Sun, 31 May 2009 13:06:49 GMT

There was a york steak house in the beaver valley mall in PA near pittsburgh. I fixed machines in that mall and for a treat would eat at york, yum.

glad to hear one survived

RE: york steak house (Bark)

Mon, 25 May 2009 11:19:28 GMT

I worked for York during about the same time period, starting in Chicopee MA as a General Manager then moving to East Brunswick NJ store. Your District Manager in Auburn was the same as mine, I think, Ray Degrange and RD was Alan Crudale. I wonder sometimes what became of them. Anybody know?

Last week I had the pleasure of dining at the remaining York, in Columbus.
It was like a step back in time. The dining room is brighter, and we didn't have a salad bar in my time, that was part of the cold side girls job to dish out. The menu prices have changed a bit over the years, thats for sure. I was pleased to see all the signature items still there.

Walking down the line was very nostalgic. I tried to order my T Bone tres bien, but the employee had no idea what I was saying. The store is clean and neat, the desserts looked great. I had to try the coconut cream pie with my T Bone. I wonder if the rule is that the managers still have to make the cream pies like it used to be in the Jeff Greyson days.

I heard some tips ordered, but sadly they weren't ordered as "delicious sauted sirloin tips". Nor was the the mushroom sauce the "hot delicious mushroom sauce or sauteed onion?". The registers are still NCR's, I think, and I might even still have a programming key for them somewhere!

The dining room was brigher than I remembered, mine was always more dungeon like. The food came quickly and was quite good. I walked back up to look over the layout - the office is right where it is supposed to be, the steak table, tip grill, everything just perfect. A manager noticed me looking around and we chatted a bit. I really wanted to ask him if I could see the back but I didn't.

If you get the chance to get there it is certainly worth the time.

Probably the toughest job I ever had, longest hours, but most rewarding.
I often think back to those times. I'd give a lot to be able to "move the line" with a sharp steak girl and push out a 300 hour again.

==Barry Barkinsky

RE: york steak house (Jon Sheldon)

Sun, 24 May 2009 20:13:35 GMT

bokon

I worked for YSH in Auburn, MA from 81-85. It was my first job. I worked with a great crew and we had so much fun. Reading these posts brings back so many memories.

I worked at the YSH in Auburn from 81-85.

RE: york steak house (eclecticbohemian)

Sat, 21 Feb 2009 01:15:29 GMT

↑I've been trying to get my fiance to take me there! (He's from this area) We've been to the Buxton Inn...love the place!

RE: york steak house (hatteras04)

Fri, 20 Feb 2009 23:38:42 GMT

eclecticbohemian

I know this thread is old but I just had to dig it back up. I'm actually going to J's York Steakhouse tomorrow in Columbus. I was born & raised in NW-Columbus/Hilliard & just recently moved east of Cbus about four years ago.

BTW, if you live in Newark and want a good steak there go to Natoma's. The steaks are good and the rolls are great. We got to concerts at the Midland theater sometimes and always hit Natoma's before the show. Way more expensive than York but worth it every once in a while.

RE: york steak house (eclecticbohemian)

Fri, 20 Feb 2009 19:41:48 GMT

I know this thread is old but I just had to dig it back up. I'm actually going to J's York Steakhouse tomorrow in Columbus. I was born & raised in NW-Columbus/Hilliard & just recently moved east of Cbus about four years ago. The West side of Cbus has pretty much went to crap but thank god J's York is still there!

I literally grew up going to that place. When I was little, my parents always got me the chopped steak sandwich with potato & mushroom sauce & sauted onions. Mmmm, the mushroom sauce! I could eat that stuff like soup! Anyway, I would take the chopped steak off the bread & make it like a small steak for myself as a kid. haha Obviously as I got older I would venture on to other steaks.

Can you believe they still serve the Flaming Cherries Jubilee? I didn't go last weekend for Valentine's day but I heard they still have it. That used to amaze me as a kid.

Jay is so nice too & I swear the man does NOT age! I am going to be 40 this summer & he was managing the place when I was a little kid!!

I'll grab a menu & some pictures tomorrow if you all are interested. I'll post them up tomorrow night when we get back from our Cbus day-trip. Ha! Man, I really miss my city! :( (I'm stuck out in a sh*t-splat town now)

Oh yeah, I remember as a kid if we went elsewhere for steak, I'd ask for mushroom sauce. They would look at me like I had lost my mind..."mushroom sauce?" they'd say "...don't you mean mushroom gravy?" I'd get angry & say "No, I mean mushroom SAUCE, you know-like at YORK?!" Bahaha...I was a bratty kid.

RE: york steak house (DanielChapter9)

Sun, 05 Oct 2008 16:27:06 GMT

quote:
Originally posted by mikenohio

We went to yorks last night10/05/08 still serving the same food AND AT GOOD PRICES.York is a real hometown favorite my children are grown and they take there kids there of course the grandchildren are also grown and can choose resturants themselves. This speaks well of the resturant. They still have groups playing bridge. I feel like i am in a time warp but it feels good to see somethings havent changed for the worse.

MikeNOhio,

If this is the same MikeNOhio that used to be MikeNIraq (on FR), then we keep running into each other. We've spoken before on FR (where my handle is tang-soo). My son is still in the the OSU Marching Band and you knew a fellow band member named Wheeler - friend of your brother. I'm on this thread because I worked at the York Steak House on West Broad all thru high school - many hears ago.