Yes, Snack Pack pudding is still around, available at any grocery store in the civilized world. But, any 70s kid will readily attest that this isn’t the same pudding they enjoyed in their youth, the one that lay ready to slice your tongue open should you dare lick the top of the can. Yeah, that’s what we’re talking about, the good old days. … read more
When Nathan Handwerker starting selling his frankfurters at Coney Island in 1916, New York’s reputation as a hot dog town began. Nathan’s is only half of the story though. The true connoisseur knows to look for the blue and yellow umbrellas attached to the little metal pushcarts that roam the streets. Find one of those and you’ve found a legendary Sabrett Hot Dog. … read more
There was certainly no shortage of sweet breakfast cereals to choose from in the 1970s, which each vying for any gimmick that might help them stand out from the competition. One of the more memorable was Crazy Cow, available in two varieties and sure to bring flavorful fun to any breakfast table. … read more
While the rest of the world mourns the demise of Hostess, there was another casualty in the snack cake world, one that hits a little closer to home for Long Island 70s Kids. Of course, we’re talking about those beloved Drake’s Cakes, an underdog that held its own on the East Coast for over a century, then disappeared almost overnight. Let’s take a look back. … read more
For many Long Islanders, it just doesn’t seem like summer until they hear the familiar jingle of the Mr. Softee ice cream trucks. It’s a sound locals have listened to for over half a century, a Pavlovian indicator that some superb soft serve is roaming the nearby neighborhood. … read more
Once a popular fast food chain, with locations scattered across Long Island during the 70s, Roy Rogers had a little something for everyone on the menu, but its days were numbered. Today, although the franchise survives in other parts of the country, local fans of the restaurant can no longer get their fix on the island. … read more
With its bright orange wrapper, emblazoned with the image of future Hall of Famer Reggie Jackson, it was hard to miss the Reggie! bar in the candy aisles. Making its major league debut in 1978, the Reggie! bar didn’t enjoy the same longevity of its namesake, but it was a fine confection, fondly remembered by many to this day. … read more
If you grew up on Long Island in the 70s, you likely harbor a few fond memories for a two-toned delicacy commonly referred to as a black and white cookie. Chocolate on one side, vanilla on the other, they were a favorite among kids and adults alike, many of whom have since moved from the era, only to find a number of pale imitations that hardly hold a candle to the original. … read more
Kids get mighty thirsty in the summer months, and powdered drink mixes have long provided an inexpensive alternative to soda. But, while The Kool-Aid Man was certainly a force to be reckoned with, he had to contend with some stiff competition from a drink mix called Funny Face. Join us as we take a look back at this memorable (and controversial) thirst quencher. … read more
Move away from New York and you will quickly realize the absence of many local delicacies. One item that is particularly scarce is that potato-filled pocket of love known as the knish. Popularized by NYC immigrants at the turn of the century, Knishes remain a beloved snack, or even a meal. … read more
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