Author Archives: dwightbrown

Boned.

Posted on June 7, 2021 by dwightbrown

Noticed yesterday: the Bone Daddy’s restaurant on 183 near Duval is closed. Apple Maps calls it “temporarily closed”, but the corporate website lists only three locations in Texas (Arlington, Dallas, and Lubbock). I don’t really lament this. We went there … Continue reading →

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October 24, 2020: Southside Market & Barbecue (North MoPac).

Posted on October 26, 2020 by dwightbrown

10515 N Mopac Suite B-225 (Austin, 78759) (512) 838-3600 30.38917°N, 97.73333° W https://www.southsidemarket.com/ Pepper grinder rating: 0. Men’s room rating: 2. Dwight’s comments: Good pork ribs. The jalepeno and cheese bacon wrapped “Sausage Slammers” were also pretty good. But the … Continue reading →

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A few nice words.

Posted on October 19, 2020 by dwightbrown

Since we just pretty much curbstomped Easy Tiger in the Linc, I would like to say a few kind words about Fixe Southern House. This is not a formal SDC review, since it wasn’t an actual SDC. But my family … Continue reading →

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October 17, 2020: Easy Tiger.

Posted on October 18, 2020 by dwightbrown

6406 N Interstate 35 Frontage Rd Suite 1100 (512) 494-4151 Pepper grinder rating: 0. (We were not offered salt or pepper, and (of course) there were no condiments on the tables.) Men’s room rating: 1. (Two one-hole unisex restrooms with … Continue reading →

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And nothing of value was lost….

Posted on October 15, 2020 by dwightbrown

Lawrence has sent me a long list of restaurant closings (which he promises to blog soon) but he doesn’t give a flying flip at a rolling doughnut about this one. On the other hand, I find the closing of Mother’s … Continue reading →

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Garbo’s Coming!

Posted on October 8, 2020 by dwightbrown

No, not Gabbo, Garbo’s. By way of Austin Eater, we have discovered that Garbo’s is moving into the old Opal Divine’s Marina space (12709 North Mopac Expressway, in the same parking lot as the soon-to-be-defunct Fry’s). This is great news … Continue reading →

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Shut down the company and give the money back to the shareholders.

Posted on September 8, 2020 by dwightbrown

That’s what Luby’s is doing. Luby’s Inc. said Tuesday that it plans to liquidate its businesses and distribute the proceeds to its existing investors. The Houston-based company had said in June that it was looking to sell its restaurants and … Continue reading →

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Another shoe drops.

Posted on August 17, 2020 by dwightbrown

I missed this last week, but the Luby’s Cafeteria on Brodie Lane is closed. Good.

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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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