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[Puppy Lips]

 I remember eating a Howard Johnson's, many times as a kid.  Seems like it was mostly when traveling.  I remember that their colors were orange and like a turquoise color, and I remember thinking that I did not like those two colors together.  Don't remember what I ordered though - probably just burgers and fries.

[Citrine1]

As soon as I read the words "Howard Johnson's", the first thing that popped into my head was fried clams.  Then I was questioning myself because it seems like an odd thing to sell at this kind of little family restaurant.  

Made me laugh as I read so many posts from others talking about the fried clams, so I guess my memory was correct and that, yes, I used to get them at Howard Johnson's!   

I remember going there often, as a kid, with both my parents and grandparents.

[Desertdi]

[Citrine1]

@Desertdi   I love how you always provide us with pictures. That menu is fantastic!  Those prices!!

[ninjawife]

I worked as a hostess at HoJo's during the summer and school breaks when I was in college.  

[Leelee1123]

Remember the kids menu? more choices than chicken fingers and Pizza! And more nutritious too!

[Group 5 minus 1]

i read somewhere that Rachel Ray worked at an HJs.

[1Snickers]

@Mi47 @The fried clams and peppermint ice cream in the silver frosted dish was great! And the Simple Simon menu for kids!  
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[I am still oxox]

Last Hojo Hotel I went to was in Key Largo about 30 years ago, there was a restaurant attached. We used to go to HoJo in Yonkers NY across from the Cross County Mall that my parents would take us for Fish Fry on occasion.  

[LizzieInSRQ]

Fun Fact: after having served as the personal chef to French President Charles de Galle, Chef Jacque Pepin ( now a culinary icon and legend) turned down a job to be the personsal chef to President Kennedy and instead took a position in culinary development for Howard Jonhson's!.