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Dear Restaurants: Shove Your Damn QR Codes
Here’s a Louis Rossmann rant that hits home for me: How online menu apps for restaurants suck compared to ordinary paper menus. I hate having to scan QR codes on my phone just to get a menu so badly that … Continue reading
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Copper is Closing
Copper in The Domain is closing January 2, 2022. To Our Friends and Guests: It is with a heavy heart that we announce the closing of Copper. Our lease expires at the end of this year and we were unable … Continue reading
Catfish Parlour on N. 183 Is Closing
Evidently the owner wanted to retire, and I bet the location is quite valuable. They were a reliable staple, and we went there every so often. The South and Georgetown locations remain open. Dwight adds: This is a darn shame. … Continue reading
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Which Austin Restaurants Are Open Or Closed During The Winter Storm
Austinites who are out of food in their blacked-out homes do indeed have some dining choices available during the winter storm: Here’s a list via Austin Eater. And here’s one from Austin 360. I thought it was my blogging duty … Continue reading
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Austin Restaurants Under Stage 5 Coronavirus Restrictions Again
Because clearly Christmas through New Year’s Eve isn’t an important time to make money for restaurants and bars: During a press conference this morning, city officials announced that Austin and Travis County has been bumped up to Stage 5 of … Continue reading
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Austin Java Closes Three of Four Locations
Three more restaurants fall victim to the Wuhan coronavirus: Austin Java will close three locations in Austin and Dripping Springs, including the cafe’s City Hall, Met Center and Dripping Springs locations, according to an Aug. 4 social media announcement that … Continue reading
Black Walnut Cafe Closes Both Austin Locations
Well, darn: “It is with a heavy heart that we must announce we have decided to permanently close both of our Austin locations at Four Points and Austin Commons as of today, June 22.” A shame, as they made a … Continue reading
Cafe Josie Closes
Another restaurant that used to be a contender bites the dust: After 15 years of working at Cafe Josie, the last seven of those as owner, the 38-year-old Taylor decided it was time to turn off the lights for good … Continue reading
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