And after seeing the website, I do recall that they also sold KFC. I use to love the Hero hamburgers and vanilla milkshakes! Gino's had the best fast food! Burger was dry & tasteless, adding ketchup didn't even help. And here is why I think thatLiving near Philly, I always somehow thought growing up, that Ginos (fast food) somehow was associated with Ginos Steaks in PhillyAnd I sort of remember that they sold cheesesteaks there, before they went belly up.(However, I could be wrong) I do realize that there was never any association. Here, Ginos became one of the first drive-in restaurant chains. In 1976, Gino retired the Giant sandwich and replaced it with the Gino Hero. Came across several commercials, including a radio spot from WFIL (yep, the birthstone of "American Bandstand"), 1965. Elizabeth (2 locations), Union, Westfield, Newark, Highland Park, and North Brunswick. Our marinara sauce holds the mouth-watering flavor only Ginos high standards and family pride can produce. I remember the Gino giant being my favorite sandwich but do not remember what was on it other than the sauce that is similar to Thousand Island dressing. While I do remember Gino's going downhill late in the 70's, they had over 300 locations at the time and were bought out by I believe Marriot who changed the restaurant to their stinking Roy Rogers with the horse meat roast beef. I am going to start sending my photos into the website soon. The Gino's Giant is as awesome as ever. He ended the commercial with "Square Fish???". in the meantime thanks for jackson hole burgers but can't wait and hope the heroburger re-appeaars, there were three store's in the Trenton Nj area. If you miss the Gino Giant come to Glen Burnie Maryland!!! I used to frequent Gino's in Clark, NJ in the later 60s-early 70s. Submit a link to more information about Gino's. I'm thinking maybe around 1980 or so. $10.09 Hickory Burger They make the shakes the old fashioned way & it shows. Heat the oil in a large, shallow saucepan or saut pan over a medium heat. The Gino Giant was similar to a Big Mac but oh, the sauce so much better! One wonders if that Pittsburgh owner got his inspiration from the Gino Giant. Spicy or mild buffalo sauce, lettuce, tomato, bleu cheese crumbles, & bleu cheese dressing. Just fun fact, the McDonalds Quarter Pounder? $22.31 13" Medium Classic Pizzas 13" Medium No. That was 40+ years ago and favorite memory of Gino's. What a great place to work, nice people, we were really a team. So glad to have Gino's in our area (again). © Copyright 2013 - Gino's Burgers & Chicken, Inc. What memories 1969-1970. The store was in Ridley Twp Pa. Rick Brown - March 09, 2009 - Report this comment google_color_url = "1F2B9E"; The day of Nov 28 1976 I got my bike stolen right in front of the Trenton S. Broad Street store. We started serving breakfast around 1980 or 1981! the "homestyle" hamburger that replaced the MAGNIFICENT, GLORIOUS sirloiner, was a TURD ON A ROLL !! The location was opposite the Levittown mall and Towne theater. Un sauce parfaite pour vos burgers avec des cpres, de l'estragon et des chalotes. We have captured the experience of the renowned Angelini Osterias favorite pastas in our sauces. google_alternate_color = "E7F0EB"; Source: Gino's Tribute Web Site "This site receives alot of requests for the receipe to Gino's 'Secret' Sauce, especially used on Gino Giant Sandwiches. closed upa sad day! In the early 1970s, the chain also adopted a line of Sirloiner burgers. Going to Gino's was an absolute treat and I remember with great pride being old enough to get a Gino Giant all for myself. Gino's Chicken Giant American cheese, Giant sauce, lettuce & pickles. Cindy you are correct. He was an amazing man, and I never felt he was recognized for his bravery. I still live in Ardmore. I made a lot of friends and had a lot of fun working there. This sauce is gluten free. I actualy have a Gino the Genie hat found years ago at a flea mkt.love the Giant! and love reminicing, reading the memories here. We did indeed serve a Cheesesteak Sandwich and I grilled many of them for customers. When the plan became public, people led a grass-roots campaign to save the place. And we would shout Ginos!!!!!} GINO'S SPECIAL SAUCE Source: Gil Zentgraf to Gino's Hamburger's Bulletin Board "It may not be the exact recipe, but it makes my mouth happy." 1 quart of Hellman's Mayonaise 1 cup of Heinz Ketchup 1 cup of Sweet Pickle Relish 1 Tablespoon of McCormicks Spanish Paprika 1 Teaspoon of Texas Pete Hot Sauce My kids love the milk shakes. Ginos version is complex and flavorful, infused with smoky pancetta, sweet red onion, and a kick of crushed red pepper. The Hero turned out to be unsuccessful and led Gino to return the Giant. If you're a Gino's fan, go to facebook and search "Everybody Goes to Gino's" for BIG news. They are not spell checked or reviewed for accuracy. more, You seem to have JavaScript disabled. Great to hear it's attempting a comeback, I will surely seek it out! These buckets appeared on the market for special promotions. Gino's hamburgers the Giant and the Sirloin kicked McDonalds ass! However, the locations could not operate for long. They actually MAKE the onion rings to order. Popular Items Gino's Giant Burger Our Classic Burger American cheese, Giant sauce, lettuce & pickles $8.79 Milkshake & Malt - Small $4.95 I'm sure it did! As time passed by, the chain had more owners. The Amatriciana pairs well with lobster, egg dishes, and creamy polenta. Recipes from our Favorite Bloggers. (back then it was a "guy" job). I also worked summer of '78 in Ocean City. In 1978, they added the unsuccessful Gino Hero sandwich back to the menu. I lived in Trenton NJ from 1966-78. google_ad_type = "text_image"; Spaghetti Sauce holds the mouth-watering flavor only Ginos high standards and family pride can produce. Two great managers, but I can't remember names except Tony from Vineland. We also has the best roast beef sandwiches and they were sliced from real, baked beef that we put in the oven each day. DON Hale,,,my dad passed away from Cancer in 2008. send me a email at usmchale1@aol.com , put Gino,s in subject. Gino's opened back up in 2013 in it;s original spot on Ritchie Highway in Glen Burnie Maryland and doing wonderful!!! Our chicken seasoning is small-batched and makes any chicken juicy and flavorful! Today, there are no branches under the brand name of Ginos Hamburgers. This sauce is gluten free. I also own an original plastic bucket that was a special item. There it had difficulties in surviving: Gino Marchetti was relatively unknown in the region. Add the meatballs and fry gently for about 8 minutes or until browned all over, turning carefully. We were in the area and since the Sunset restaurant is now closed, sigh, we went to Girl's. The robust flavors of garlic and spices make this delicious dressing a family favorite. Only regret is that we were too full to get a milkshake. When you talk about philanthropic restaurant chains, you cannot forget the name of Ginos Hamburgers. To this day, I still have the "beer" mugs that they gave as a promotion. We make our products in small batches, using the freshest ingredients, assuring you the quality and consistency our business is based on. Also was a big Colts fan as a kid during that time. Has anyone ever been to the Ginos in Lester PA near the Philly airport? They had mustard and ketchup, which made them much better. The Gino's on Rt.13 in Levittown, PA. had a beautiful neon sign in Colts blue and white. Hands down best burger joint. I had the chicken club sandwich with cheese fries and it was good! Do You remember the name of the boy on the sign holding up the bucket of chicken? A lifetime of cooking has set the groundwork for the development of this pasta sauce line. Hope they come back to the area. This was a national restuarant chain, very similiar to Burger King. Inside was closed, drive thru only option. In 2005 the record for the giant pizza ever made was established by Iowa Falls, Iowa. The Super Gino's Giant. Never be a place like it, ever again. Really loved the Gino's Giant until they came out with the Hero Burger. It was the same town as the original headquarters. Fans left early cause we werent doing so well. For one spot, the company purchased Orchestra Hall in Detroit. I am now forty-three and can still taste a Gino's Giant, what a memory. So much better than frozen rocks out of a bag. Worked for Gino's on rt 22 union nj during 72-73. store was on the median. The following are links about Gino's you may find interesting. Those stores had Ginos Golden Fried Chicken, not Kentucky Fried Chicken. Although the first location opened in 1957, the restaurant got its name of Ginos in 1959 for the first time. The Hero burger was not as good as the Gino Giant. Yes.the Gino Giant was the best with it's "thousand Island" special sauce. Talking about Gino's at work today and when thinking about the good ole days, yes, the Gino's Giant and the Gino's Hero Burger are engraved as part of the good ole days, good food to eat good memories to remember. I used to always go to the Gino's on MacDade Blvd. If you want a good burger, go to Hardee's! On evening our phone rang and my young brother answered to find Gino Marchetti calling for our dad. !the gino's giant and the hero burger nothing comes close to it sad day when they close shop,harrisburg,pa. Deliciousanother tasty '70s treat. To answer Linda Cs question yes Gino's did supply a bucket of chicken in a red pail with a white handle. I swore to my colleagues that I would be there first thing and that I was an early riser (yeah, at 17)of course, I was the only one late that had to receive a phone call from the manager. Gino's did not fold up, they sold out. Add our Parmesan Asiago & Romano cheese to your favorite family recipes from pasta, soups, and salads to sauces, stuffing, and fish! The sirloiner was a great burger. Like most girls, I worked the counter waiting on customers. I don't recall potatoes, cole slaw or biscuits. Super gino;s giant. I worked at the Wrightstown, NJ Gino's in 1979. Gino Hamburgers featured sandwich was the Gino Giant-dubbed, A Banquet on a Bun. La fameuse sauce du Quick faite maison. The Gino's giant was absolutely better than the Big Mac. 77 Show detail Preview View more I used to go the the Gino's in Horsham, Pa. on Hwy 611. 2.27K subscribers Gino's Hamburgers was a chain of fast food restaurants in the middle Atlantic states that served Sirloiners, Gino Giants, and had the franchise for Kentucky Fried Chicken for. When she would come home after work in her Gino uniform I would yell "GINO" ! Enjoy the sweet taste of Gino's Creamy Parmesan on your next salad or entre! White Pizza. Romaine iceberg lettuce mix, tomatoes, carrots, red onions, celery, chopped eggs & crotons. Pints were a half-dollar, pints of gravy, $.30. I work for Home Depot now. Gino's Hamburgers was a fast-food restaurant chain founded in Baltimore, Maryland by Baltimore Colts defensive end Gino Marchetti and running back Alan Ameche, along with their close friends Joe Campanella and Louis Fischer, in 1957. This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in the United States. My first real job was at the Gino's in Havertown, PA in 1977. I used to love the Gino's Hero, as mentioned earlier. I was just talking to my son and his girlfriend about the Gino's slogan - "Gino's is the place to go." Jan 24, 2012 price: gino;s giant, $5.59; bacon cheeseburger, $6.39; toppings, free; fries, $2.49 tomato, onion, and special sauceor your choice of a single or double 12 ways to spice up your cheesy velveeta dipkraft recipes. ROAD TRIP TO KING OF PRUSSIA ON MY B DAY!!!! Later on, the King of Prussia location closed. Gino's was my first job!!!!! Classic gino;s giant this recipe follows the 60;s version of the gino giant with 1/4 pound of meat with . With Salad Bars, they also added Drive-through windows at some locations. I remember the sign out front had the rockets on top next to the ColonelThe Ginos was built next to a horse farm which you could go over to the fence and feed the horses. I worked at the the on Frederick Road and 6333 Baltimore National Pike in Maryland. Definitely tasted better than the Big Mac. The owners did attempt to make a comeback with a different brand name. Ah, good times!! Using only the freshest ingredients and with an added boost of basil, we assure you Ginos Sweet Basil Pizza Sauce goes great with any of your favorite family recipes! Welcome Back!!! Boy oh Boy.I sure would love to have a Hero Burger or Gino Giant today! The chain had 359 company-owned locations when the Marriott Corporation acquired it in 1982. Love Ginos. I know because I did that but could not slice them until I was 18 I think; I know at 16, I could not use the slicer! Our triple decker burger with provolone cheese, Giant sauce, lettuce, tomato and onion. Just type your request in the blank and click on "Search"! back in the mid to late 70's. http://www.ginosgiant.com/. Add our classic grated Parmesan cheese to your favorite family recipes from pasta, soups, and salads to sauces, stuffing, and fish! I stopped and had a Gino's Giant and onion rings..DELICIOUS. Ultimately I was found at the Ginos around 10th St. eating french fries with another family - it is a vague memory but I would always pass Ginos with a fondness. Stir in butter. I was the chicken man in the 70s at Ginos in Oaklyn, NJ, and Ocean City, NJ. Im going to go out on limb here, but Im PRETTY SURE, that near the end, they brought out their own version of a cheesesteak. The menu was simple. Gino's hamburger Secret Sauce.a mixture of mayo, ketchup and chopped pickles/relish (similar to Thousand Island Dressing) produces a sauce very close to what Gino's used. I told them "Yes, but you can also get fried chicken here." We were in the area and since the Sunset restaurant is now Back in the day it was either Ginos or McDonalds. (What did you get in the thrift box - just chicken??). So glad to have Gino's in our area (again). Met my wife -- a "counter girl" -- at the Ocean City Ginos. lol. Everybody Goes to Gino's, Everybody in the Know"!! google_color_text = "000000"; . The chicken tenders are huge & juicy. I worked at the Gino's in Ardmore while I was in college from 77 to 81. Our classic Ranch Dressing is manufactured by using only highest quality ingredients and hand-crafted in small batches. Now the building is still there selling KFC and taco bell. I have many old photos of the building patio counter mid section and the famous chicken room from cooking with the pressure pots and lids to the famous stste of the art collectramatics.What a great place it was to work and at only 1.50 an hour.Onfriday nights we made more giants than any other sandwich and at that time they were only 55 cents each.Our store was so busy all the time, the company enlarged our patio to occupy 200 people. Romaine iceberg mix, Ranch dressing, tomatoes& shredded parmesan cheese. I worked at the Marlton, NJ Gino's from 1979 until the day it closed in September of 1982. We had to be there by 6 a.m. or so and the first day of breakfast, I was scheduled. The Hero burger was not as good as the Gino Giant. Like with most movie sequels, this new Gino's is a huge disappointment! It's also a childhood memory of mines because my mother use to take me there. The advertised ingredients of a Gino Giant were: Two all-beef hamburgers, delicious gourmet sauce, lettuce, cheese, in a double-decker sesame seed roll. They had "Sirloiners" which were like McD's 1/4 pounders. :(, mueslix, I can't remember the name of the fish sandwich either, but I do remember David Brenner doing the commercial where he compared Gino's fish sandwich to McDonald's. I heard Tom Butler passed away from a heart attack a few years back. On August 17, 2011, a second Ginos location opened in Towson, Maryland. When the window was opened the smell coming from inside the restaurant was stomach churning, hot and musty, how I wish I had just driven off but no, stupid me ordered 3 gino giant combos , the soda tasted flat, but the real kicker was the famous sauce, "thin, runny, tasted sour and absolutely NOTHING like the original sauce", over $26.00 for food which went straight into the garbage, I am still angry, never again, Towson location only! Gino's Hero burger was worth skipping school for.. :) Suitland Maryland Rocks! We were also treated to Gino's when our little leage team won the championship. And yes, it's true, we applied that special Gino Giant sauce with . I still have one for keeping the good memories.