Author Archives: dwightbrown

Hold that Easy Tiger!

Posted on May 31, 2023 by dwightbrown

Hey, remember when we had a SDC at Easy Tiger a few years back, and the Toast Tab system drove Lawrence to apoplectic rage? Remember Lawrence’s recent rant: “Dear Restaurants: Shove Your Damn QR Codes“. Got this in my email … Continue reading →

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Steiner!

Posted on October 14, 2022 by dwightbrown

Menchie’s in Steiner Ranch is closing. Ordinarily, I would not post about this, as it is a chain yogurt place that I don’t hang out at. However, one of our local throwaway papers did an interview with the owners, and … Continue reading →

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More local closings.

Posted on September 27, 2022 by dwightbrown

By way of my mother: Vincent’s on the Lake, which took over the old Carlos and Charlie’s spot…on the lake. They blame “Economic conditions and low water levels“. Mom and I ate there about six weeks ago, and I think … Continue reading →

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Barbecue Law!

Posted on August 24, 2022 by dwightbrown

La Barbecue is a popular Austin joint. It is in the Texas Monthly Top 50, though not in the Top 10. The owner and manager of La Barbecue have been criminally indicted. [Leanne] Mueller and [Allison] Clem are each charged … Continue reading →

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Russian to a conclusion.

Posted on August 22, 2022 by dwightbrown

By way of Eater Austin: House is closed. But seriously, this was the place formerly known as “Russian House” downtown. They changed their name to “House” earlier this year because Ukraine. We never had an SDC there, but FotB Rich, … Continue reading →

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Like Sandeez through the hour glass…

Posted on August 11, 2022 by dwightbrown

Sandeez Hamburger Hut in Lakeway is closing. We never had an SDC there, but my people and I had been picking up burgers from them since we immigrated to Lakeway. They made a decent burger – not great, but a … Continue reading →

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Two quick random notes.

Posted on July 7, 2022 by dwightbrown

1. The Z’Tejas on 6th Street is closing. I don’t think we ever had a SDC there, but I had brunch a couple of times with my people. The brunch is good, but that location is awful. 2. For The … Continue reading →

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Bad Ideas ‘R Us.

Posted on March 22, 2022 by dwightbrown

“Order anything besides brisket or burnt ends,” a sign greeting customers at Arthur Bryant’s location in Kansas City’s 18th and Vine District reads. While the two options on the menu make up 70% of the restaurant’s business, Bryant’s said it … Continue reading →

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Crawfish on Fyre…

Posted on March 10, 2022 by dwightbrown

I missed this story and, thankfully, the event itself. I didn’t find out about it until I checked the HouChron site for other reasons, and I’ve seen no coverage of this on Austin Eater, Austin360, or KXAN. This past weekend … Continue reading →

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Obit watch: December 17, 2021.

Posted on December 17, 2021 by dwightbrown

John Mueller, one of the great Texas barbecue guys. He was only 52. Mueller grew up working for his father, the late Bobby Mueller, at family patriarch Louie Mueller’s barbecue restaurant in Taylor, bussing tables from the age of 8, … Continue reading →

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