Monthly Archives: January 2026

Peak’ed.

Posted on January 27, 2026 by dwightbrown

Twin Hospitality Inc. filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy yesterday. The significance of this is that Twin Hospitality is the parent company of the slightly classier than Hooters Twin Peaks chain. Twin Hospitality actually went public almost exactly a year ago, … Continue reading →

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Young man, there’s no need to feel down…

Posted on January 10, 2026 by dwightbrown

The Vince Young Steakhouse in downtown Austin is closing January 24th. Restaurant website. …the decision reflects a thoughtful assessment of the changing environment facing independent, single-location restaurants, alongside rising costs across the restaurant industry. I’ve felt for a while now … Continue reading →

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Revenge is a dish best served cold.

Posted on January 7, 2026 by dwightbrown

The award-winning Italian restaurant Vespaio, on South Congress, is closing next month. When I say “award winning”, I mean, of course, that Vespaio was the first recipient of the coveted Saturday Dining Conspiracy “Die In A Fire” award for sheer … Continue reading →

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