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Another one down.

Posted on July 15, 2020 by dwightbrown

Dart Bowl is closing. Yes, it is a bowling alley. But: The Dart Bowl Cafe is one of the attractions that has always made Dart Bowl unique and special. Sure, you can get a burger and maybe even a chicken-fried … Continue reading →

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Stuff’s getting serious.

Posted on June 24, 2020 by dwightbrown

Franklin Barbecue closes temporarily after worker tests positive for coronavirus

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Be More Closed.

Posted on June 12, 2020 by dwightbrown

Be More Pacific, a Filipino restaurant on Shoal Creek, has shut down. The reason behind the North Shoal Creek restaurant is because of the “forced closures from COVID-19, the incredibly slow reopening process and the future economic uncertainty,” according to … Continue reading →

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Heh. Heh. Heh.

Posted on June 5, 2020 by dwightbrown

By way of the Statesman: Luby’s, the beloved Texas cafeteria chain and home of the famous LuAnn platter, is looking to sell its restaurants and assets, the company announced Wednesday.The Houston-based company’s board decided to pursue the sale after a … Continue reading →

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Add Lucy’s On the Lake To the List of Austin Restaurants Closing

Posted on May 15, 2020 by dwightbrown

Another one brought down by the beer virus: “March kept us open for November, December and January,” Holmes said. But one week of very slow takeout sales proved that a pivot would not be the answer for the restaurant on … Continue reading →

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Red’s Porch…

Posted on August 5, 2019 by dwightbrown

…closed both their location at the Quarry (off of Braker Lane in North Austin) and their Round Rock location, according to the Statesman. We’ve eaten at the original Red’s a few times, and we actually ate at the Quarry location … Continue reading →

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Ha ha! Ha ha!

Posted on July 30, 2019 by dwightbrown

Daphne’s Mediterranean is closing all of their Texas locations. If you followed the restaurant scene, you may be aware that Daphne’s (which is a California based chain) bought what was left of Noon Mediterranean (formerly known as VertsKebap) out of … Continue reading →

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Bad Day in Lakeway.

Posted on May 18, 2019 by dwightbrown

I’m exaggerating a bit here, as this doesn’t appear to have been a one day thing. But two restaurants in Lakeway – both located in the same development – have closed recently and suddenly. Trattoria Toscano doesn’t have any sign … Continue reading →

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More things I won’t be eating.

Posted on October 29, 2018 by dwightbrown

The “Grinch’s Green Pancakes” off the new “Grinch Inspired Menu” at IHOP. Also on the same list: the “Who-Roast Beast Omlette”. You probably think I’m making this up. As much as I hate to give them the publicity, here’s evidence … Continue reading →

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Memo from the police blotter.

Posted on October 1, 2018 by dwightbrown

Someone knows how to throw a party. With other people’s stuff: Items Stolen From Foreign & Domestic 150-pound half pig Approximately 45 pounds of assorted cuts of meats 69 beers 15 wine bottles 23 Mexican cokes 3 gallons of milk … Continue reading →

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