Tag Archives: Obituary

SDC Obituary: Murray Wayne Person, Jr.

Posted on January 5, 2016 by lawrenceperson

The Saturday Dining Conspiracy notes with sadness the passing of unindicted co-conspirator Murray Wayne Person, Jr., my father, after a 2 year battle with cancer. He and my mother (who is still alive) joined us on many dining conspiracies over … Continue reading →

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Obituary Watch: Jim Hasslocher, Founder of Jim’s Resteraunts, Dead at 93

Posted on November 24, 2015 by lawrenceperson

A tiny morsel of restaurant news: Jim Hasslocher, the man who founded the Jim’s Restaurant chain, has died at 93. As far as mid-American chain restaurants that serve breakfast go, I like Jim’s a bit better than Denny’s, and there’s … Continue reading →

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Artz Rib House Founder Art Blondin Dies

Posted on August 31, 2014 by lawrenceperson

Longtime Austin restaurateur and champion of live music Art Blondin has died. An employee discovered Blondin upon arriving for work at Blondin’s Art’s Ribs & BBQ in Florence, Texas, on Saturday morning. An autopsy Monday will determine the cause of … Continue reading →

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