Monthly Archives: June 2026

More random food notes.

Posted on June 22, 2026 by dwightbrown

1. On the Border is really most sincerely dead. (Previously.) OTB Hospitality, LLC filed for bankruptcy on Friday, effectively ending Pappas Restaurants’ efforts to revive On the Border brand after acquiring it out of bankruptcy last year. The news also … Continue reading →

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Random notes.

Posted on June 18, 2026 by dwightbrown

1. Penske Media (the owners of Deadline and the Hollywood Reporter) have bought the Eater websites. Among others: Publishing brands, including food authority Eater, tech destination The Verge, sports network SB Nation, travel brand Thrillist, lifestyle site Popsugar, animal story-focused … Continue reading →

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The last roundup.

Posted on June 11, 2026 by dwightbrown

Louisiana Longhorn in Round Rock is closing on June 20th. This is a darn shame. We had a couple of SDCs there, and I ate there from time to time when I worked closer to Round Rock. It was a … Continue reading →

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