Author Archives: dwightbrown

Closing notice.

Posted on February 20, 2026 by dwightbrown

The League Kitchen & Tavern in Lakeway is closing on February 25th, according to a post on NextDoor. This is backed up with a photo of the sign on the door. This is not a great tragedy. There’s another League … Continue reading →

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Signs, signs, everywhere the signs…

Posted on February 8, 2026 by dwightbrown

Houston is a little outside of my normal beat, and I wouldn’t ordinarily make note of this restaurant closing. However, it is closing for a reason that isn’t on my “Restaurant Closing Reason” bingo card. Succulent Fine Dining at 1180 … Continue reading →

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Gone with the breeze.

Posted on February 4, 2026 by dwightbrown

Darden Restaurants is closing down all of the Bahama Breeze restaurants. According to Darden, 14 of them are going to be converted into other Darden brands (no specifics) and the other half are just going to close permanently. There used … Continue reading →

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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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Well! Isn’t THIS special?

Posted on December 29, 2025 by dwightbrown

Employees from three Austin restaurants operated by Flavor Hospitality Group are raising concerns about allegedly unpaid wages ahead of the holiday season, according to a GoFundMe posted Saturday morning. Staff from Gusto Italian Kitchen, Gina’s on Congress and Gràcia Mediterranean … Continue reading →

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I was today days old when I learned…

Posted on December 1, 2025 by dwightbrown

…that there are only nine operating Romano’s Macaroni Grill locations.

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“…this all sounds like a taco Fyre Festival”.

Posted on October 23, 2025 by dwightbrown

Some people would say that all you have to do is, work a Fyre Festival reference into your story, and you have me. There may be some truth to that. But I think this is entertaining. There is a taqueria … Continue reading →

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And from the legal beat…

Posted on October 3, 2025 by dwightbrown

The Razzoo’s Cajun Cafe chain filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Wednesday. I like Razoo’s, but it has been a minute since I’ve been to one. The nearest Razoo’s to me is not just in Round Rock, but way the … Continue reading →

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