Maine: The Way Life Used To Be

On back of postcard: “Chinese and American Restaurant. U.S. Route #1, Scarborough, Maine. Dial 883-6700*. Parking for 400 cars. A distinctive air-conditioned dinner restaurant and cocktail lounge. Our Chinese cuisine managed by Chinese chefs. Private dining sections for social functions. Your hosts ‘Ching’ and ‘Jimmy Lee.’”

Postmarked 1967.

*Don’t call- they exist only in memory.

On the back: “U.S. Rte. 1, Dunstan Corner, W. Scarborough, Me. 5 minutes from Old Orchard Beach. DIning- Dancing- Cocktail Lounge. Also at 152 Main St., Westbrook, Me. Rt. 25, Portland- Westbrook Line- Maine Tpke. Exit 8.”

..David and his brother, Frank Frisbee II, turned over the reins to the sixth generation in 2001. Cindy and her brother, Frank III – known as Frankie, became the new owners. In 2006, a fire at the restaurant wrecked its summer season. In July, Frankie died from cancer. The recession and credit crunch have made it impossible for the two businesses to get loans or refinance debt, Cindy said. The family is reaching out to potential investors or lenders…”

On the back: “Tucker 3-6082, Route U.S. 1, Scarborough, Maine. Open year ’round, 7 days a week.

“Bewtween Scarborough Downs and Old Orchard beach. Acres of parking- rotary parking for trucks.”

I really wish I could have eaten at this joint! I love the booths and stools!