Author Archives: dwightbrown

Random observation.

Posted on June 6, 2017 by dwightbrown

When we first started doing the SDC (and when we first started doing the logs), there was no such thing as an automatic paper towel dispenser. When we first started seeing them around town, it was worthy of note, though … Continue reading →

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Pao’s Mandarin House in Lakeway (temporarily?) closed.

Posted on May 10, 2017 by dwightbrown

You now know exactly as much as I do. I’m sure everyone knows that Pao’s (first in the old downtown location, and then out in Lakeway) was a Saturday Dining Conspiracy favorite. I’m hoping the renodeling is brief and that … Continue reading →

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Hudson’s on the Bend closed.

Posted on February 16, 2017 by dwightbrown

Hudson’s on the Bend, one of Austin’s higher-end restaurants, shut down abruptly yesterday afternoon, according to a report in the Statesman. This is kind of a shame. We had several excellent and memorable meals at the old Hudson’s. But last … Continue reading →

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A double handful of food related randomness.

Posted on October 20, 2014 by dwightbrown

During one of my dinner conversations over the weekend, the subject of “Family Affair” came up for reasons I have forgotten. (I don’t think the initial discussion started out with Anissa Jones, but Jesus, Mary, and Joseph, what a sad … Continue reading →

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Dojo NoGo.

Posted on September 18, 2014 by dwightbrown

Two closings discovered by way of Austin Eater, and noted because we’ve had SDCs at both: The Dojo. We went there because I had one of those Restaurant.com coupons. Perhaps I didn’t understand the concept, but I thought it was…okay. … Continue reading →

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Schadenfreude watch.

Posted on August 5, 2014 by dwightbrown

I want to make note of this story, even though it has been covered elsewhere, for reasons I will get to in a moment: Three Austin restaurants are allegedly thousands of dollars behind on their taxes, according to lawsuits filed … Continue reading →

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WTF, Austin Eater?

Posted on July 11, 2014 by dwightbrown

One. Two. Three. Four. Five. Six. Seven. Eight stories about Obama visiting Franklin Barbecue. Really. Couldn’t this have been covered in one, possibly two, entries? Edited to add: Nine! Edited to add 7/14: I’m going to call this one nine … Continue reading →

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Something to talk about, part 2: what do you miss?

Posted on May 4, 2014 by dwightbrown

Question number two from dinner last night: what Austin restaurants do you miss? I’ll start: This isn’t really fair, as the restaurant still exists and there’s continuity. But I miss the original Gumbo’s/Yoli’s Jambalaya/Mama Roux. It may be more fair … Continue reading →

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Something to talk about, part 1: what’s missing in Austin?

Posted on May 4, 2014 by dwightbrown

Over dinner last night, Lawrence brought up a couple of questions. It occurred to me that these might be interesting for open discussion. So, question #1: what type or style of food is missing in Austin? Some thoughts: There’s no … Continue reading →

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More tales from the police blotter.

Posted on April 6, 2014 by dwightbrown

You may have heard of Damian Mandola. He and his nephew Johnny Carrabba have had cooking shows on PBS. The Mandola family are prominent restaurant operators, and the Carrabba’s chain was founded by Johnny and Damian. Damian also has a … Continue reading →

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