tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119458399758025257.comments2023-12-03T05:21:01.788-05:00CvilleDaveDaveNorrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13050515722003344653noreply@blogger.comBlogger438125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119458399758025257.post-19881947256456559192022-08-07T10:20:26.088-04:002022-08-07T10:20:26.088-04:00My brother and I worked there in the mid 60's ...My brother and I worked there in the mid 60's going to school. We started busing tables and then worked the line cashiered and even did some cooking. Made $20 a week!! Have fond memories of KJ Cafeteria. Still remember some of the folks we worked with.Millard Stricklernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119458399758025257.post-84007716662118529402022-04-17T19:42:03.393-04:002022-04-17T19:42:03.393-04:00Our family used to eat there for decades from the ...Our family used to eat there for decades from the early/mid 1960s until they closed. I was a child in the 1960s. I loved the chicken with yellow rice and the tall man with the tall hat behind the counter who served it. I think I sometimes got the beef au jus too. But that chicken and yellow rice was my favorite! Thanks for this wonderful blog! Such good memories. I wish I could get pictures of the place inside.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119458399758025257.post-19411258251827681952022-02-17T20:07:20.487-05:002022-02-17T20:07:20.487-05:00I remember the restaurant myself going there with ...I remember the restaurant myself going there with my parents my one and only brother and two sister's and me it was really delicious food. I wish they were still around..<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11247257425106018261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119458399758025257.post-63846070796999668182021-10-06T10:31:42.910-04:002021-10-06T10:31:42.910-04:00Ken Johnson Cafeteria, oh yea!! I worked there as ...Ken Johnson Cafeteria, oh yea!! I worked there as a dishwasher and busboy while in high school. My favorite position was POTS...NOT!! Boy those pots being used for real home cooking would pile up fast!!The place was then managed by, and perhaps owned by also, Charlie Lofton. He was a great guy to work for as we often made friendly wagers on football games. He then had as his assistant managers Mr. Taylor, Mr. Gilbride, and Mr. Robinson. The wait staff there were a group of wonderful ladies, young and old, i had good times with them all. The food there was awesome, and everything was made from scratch right on location. The cornbread, made by Thomas Murphy, was my favorite!! Thomas and i actually went to high school together, but his dad worked there for many years so had gotten him a "gravy" job there way before i started. I remember Uva basketball players coming in to dine, particularly "Wonderful" Wally Walker and Gus Gerard. The gentleman with the exquisite chef's hat that carved the roastbeef was John, last name Burton perhaps, and then there was another jolly fella that worked on the serving line, also with a nice hat, "POPCORN" we called him. He passed back then near the closing of the restaurant or either right afterwards at too early of an age. His last name was Carr, and i cannot remember his first name right now. Whew, i am going deep into the memory banks right now as my mind is full of memories of the cafeteria.eumenides81https://www.blogger.com/profile/06449379024829962962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119458399758025257.post-19659468657276211932020-11-25T19:50:21.220-05:002020-11-25T19:50:21.220-05:00I had gone to Ken Johnson's a number of times ...I had gone to Ken Johnson's a number of times when visiting Charlottesville as a kid, and ate there often when I was a student at U.Va. from 1984-1988. Its main rival had been the University Cafeteria ("UniCaf") on The Corner but that closed in 1983 so KJ reigned supreme for awhile until it too closed as cafeterias unfortunately became less and less popular. Like others I remember the spoonbread which was fantastic and went well with pot roast and gravy. I had a girlfriend who had never eaten at anything except a school type cafeteria so I took her there once and after that it was the only place she wanted to go on dates; she was a fussy eater and liked to select from what she decided looked best that day. Great food, a classy atmosphere and reasonable prices.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119458399758025257.post-40789744651585328532020-11-06T11:05:53.455-05:002020-11-06T11:05:53.455-05:00Spaghetti and yeast rolls were the best! My wife a...Spaghetti and yeast rolls were the best! My wife and I ate there many times. Was sad to see it go, but it had gone down hill near the end.Kennannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119458399758025257.post-90896249986949209622019-12-25T20:17:37.974-05:002019-12-25T20:17:37.974-05:00Used to be a manager for Kenny Burger and loved ou...Used to be a manager for Kenny Burger and loved our meetings at Ken Johnson. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14449452815899296282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119458399758025257.post-69413878975223679852019-11-20T13:38:28.107-05:002019-11-20T13:38:28.107-05:00Would know of anyone who has the spoon bread recip...Would know of anyone who has the spoon bread recipe? It was so yummy. harterpaynefamilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12851110371822751563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119458399758025257.post-43781339149841545252019-03-22T15:25:56.073-04:002019-03-22T15:25:56.073-04:00Their whitefish was amazing ! I was only 12 years ...Their whitefish was amazing ! I was only 12 years old but I was addicted to it. Baked in butter...tender...flaky...and the best tartar sauce ever! Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02038118591201934556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119458399758025257.post-56669640019429282272016-07-04T11:57:35.336-04:002016-07-04T11:57:35.336-04:00Amazing! I was running thru Google for some old me...Amazing! I was running thru Google for some old memories of my childhood living in Cville in the late 1960's. I could not remember the names of the two cafeaterias at Barracks Road Shopping Center that my family would goto for lunch after services on Sunday afternoons. Great to read the other posts from visitors during this time. What great memories I have of lunches here. (The roast beef carving station was always on my list!).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119458399758025257.post-30927615373626897292016-07-01T20:57:58.551-04:002016-07-01T20:57:58.551-04:00Mom would take me to Ken Johnson's during the ...Mom would take me to Ken Johnson's during the summer in the 1980s because we could sit and relax over a great meal in the air conditioning! We rotated through many favorites: loved tossed salad with thousand island dressing, the spaghetti with meat sauce, fried chicken with cranberry sauce on the side, roast beef and au jus carved by the charming gentleman in the chef's hat, mashed potatoes with gravy and yes... the amaxing yeast rolls with a pat of real butter! As a kid I loved getting the ketchup from a hidden shelf at the end of the row of booths in the middle of the dining room. I'm sure the waitstaff loved me! And when ready to leave, mom always gave me a nickle for chicklets from the gum machine near the coat room. Man.. I miss it so much. They don't make em like that anymore.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119458399758025257.post-20777726298125957432015-12-08T23:15:03.879-05:002015-12-08T23:15:03.879-05:00LOVE this postcard. Where can I get a copy?!?LOVE this postcard. Where can I get a copy?!?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119458399758025257.post-30321947150399827282015-08-07T15:13:00.154-04:002015-08-07T15:13:00.154-04:00Ate there many times. Such delicious spaghetti and...Ate there many times. Such delicious spaghetti and yeast rolls!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119458399758025257.post-18908866881682497752015-01-10T09:30:09.331-05:002015-01-10T09:30:09.331-05:00Correction. "The Nook" should have been...Correction. "The Nook" should have been "The Shack."Rosanna Bencoachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13857500327645713168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119458399758025257.post-60020797524948691142014-02-02T09:50:49.207-05:002014-02-02T09:50:49.207-05:00I think there is a clown in everyone. It's imp...I think there is a clown in everyone. It's important not to take things too seriously. I enjoyed the post!<br />www.awordofsubstance.wordpress.com Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119458399758025257.post-32901408756319208542013-12-27T08:21:26.433-05:002013-12-27T08:21:26.433-05:00It is the system itself which perpetuates the sepa...It is the system itself which perpetuates the separation of classes, and fuels the hatred among said groups. Unfortunately, continuing such a system only does harm. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119458399758025257.post-14942933303234809922013-11-13T09:17:37.390-05:002013-11-13T09:17:37.390-05:00Those who refer to public housing residents as laz...Those who refer to public housing residents as lazy breeders are just citing a stereotype. Unfortunately, every demographic group with a negative stereotype includes a small percentage of people who behave exactly as their worst stereotype says they do, thus providing the Ann Coulters of the world with what they want most.Fowl Ideashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02667279541680008202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119458399758025257.post-56957627185531221672013-06-21T16:20:02.543-04:002013-06-21T16:20:02.543-04:00My folks would take me there when I had to go into...My folks would take me there when I had to go into the UVa Hospital for surgery as a child; it was a special treat. Silver rolled in cloth napkins and a waiter to help you with your tray if you had trouble; and the food was great! We children often had "eyes bigger than our appetites."Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119458399758025257.post-25189564822796589312013-02-28T09:36:31.292-05:002013-02-28T09:36:31.292-05:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Susanhttp://machinecrafts.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119458399758025257.post-10672659153963381642013-02-01T09:34:29.907-05:002013-02-01T09:34:29.907-05:00Welcome to the murky world of politics. Try not t...Welcome to the murky world of politics. Try not to step in anything.<br /><br />http://chickensoupfortheterroristsoul.blogspot.com/2012/12/chicken-soup-with-adam-lanza-and-few.html<br /><br />Enjoy the soup.Fowl Ideashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02667279541680008202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119458399758025257.post-84278041160814962722012-02-17T18:19:43.526-05:002012-02-17T18:19:43.526-05:00When I dated at The University from another school...When I dated at The University from another school in the *early '70s, the guys were transitioning from [coats &] ties to the less formal dress - jeans, flannel shirts & t-shirts, dock/top siders or moccasins. I saw guys occasionally wearing a tie over a white tee shirt (w/ jeans of course). <br /><br />Well, they were adhering to the rules - they had on a tie!! Such rebels ;>) Remembering it chuckling!<br />*FYI: Women had just started being accepted there, too.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119458399758025257.post-74389178069611056902012-01-18T23:32:35.848-05:002012-01-18T23:32:35.848-05:00Congratulations. This sounds like a wonderful ende...Congratulations. This sounds like a wonderful endeavor and such a life-giving project for this city! Thank you for continuing to serve our community in this way.Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08101782979228874318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119458399758025257.post-50069508786125590372011-11-08T02:50:44.486-05:002011-11-08T02:50:44.486-05:00Take your time you seem to be a busy guy. We will ...Take your time you seem to be a busy guy. We will continue to check from time to time.ביטוח חייםhttps://www.clalbit.co.il/insurance/lifeins/Pages/default.aspxnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119458399758025257.post-88137327959112045882011-08-12T01:12:59.477-04:002011-08-12T01:12:59.477-04:00My father, Bob Bencoach, ran Arthur's Grill st...My father, Bob Bencoach, ran Arthur's Grill starting sometime in the early 1960s. (I was very young at the time, so I don't know the exact year.) I always heard that he "bought" and "owned" it, but from the other post here, perhaps the financial arrangements were more complicated than that. <br /><br />He ran it until 1965 when he left town after he and my mom divorced. He also had an interest of some kind during the mid-60s in a restaurant a few blocks west called The Nook. (I only visited The Nook a couple times, and remember it as more bar than restaurant.) <br /><br />I have many memories, as a child, of time spent in Arthur's Grill, mostly in the afternoons, and of walking from there to the Paramount or the Jefferson for matinees. I still have a few of the 45's my dad gave me when they were removed from the jukebox (including my first Beatles records).<br /><br />My dad's mother worked there for awhile, as well, and made cafe curtains for the windows (which all faced south). I still have a swap of the very bold, 1960s geometric fabric that she used. <br /><br />My aunt remembers that her mom was very welcoming of the students from Lane HS who were looking for places to hang out after school. We weren't selling many meals anyway during those hours. <br /><br />Rosanna BencoachRosanna Bencoachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13857500327645713168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119458399758025257.post-22950013405387333042011-02-22T22:46:56.299-05:002011-02-22T22:46:56.299-05:00My Dad was the manager there from the late '60...My Dad was the manager there from the late '60's until it closed...many fond memories of visits to see Dad at work and samples from the kitchen...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com