Furlong's

The northwest corner of East Main Street and Ashland Avenue has been home to many restaurants since the 1930s. I can go back that far because before redevelopment (yes, it occurred back then, too), it was where the home of my great-grandparents stood. After my great-grandmother died in 1936, the house was sold, torn down and the Stirrup Cup was built. The three other corners at Main and Ashland became gas stations. This address has been the Stirrup Cup twice, Hall's on Main, a succession of dreadful restaurants, Furlongs from the 1996 until 2004, and then a few more short-lived restaurants and now, Furlongs is back. The parking lot has been packed ever since. (Full review)