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Threadgill’s World Headquarters To Close

Posted on September 13, 2018 by lawrenceperson

Threagill’s World Headquarters, the south Austin location that opened in 1996, will close after Thanksgiving: The veteran businessman that helped catalyze Austin’s vaunted music culture as owner of the Armadillo World Headquarters (1970-1980) confirms that Threadgill’s Riverside location will close … Continue reading →

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Frank and Angie’s Pizza to Close…In A Few Months

Posted on August 21, 2018 by lawrenceperson

So sayeth the owners, though the timeline is vague. They say Hut’s, which they also own, will remain open. I imagine the Frank and Angie’s site will be the location of a new condo or office building. Can’t say this … Continue reading →

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Frisco Shop on Burnet to Close

Posted on July 19, 2018 by lawrenceperson

The Frisco Shop on Burnet, the last surviving member of the Night Hawk chain, is closing down as of July 29. I loved the Night Hawk Steak House back in the day, which was the only real mid-priced steak place … Continue reading →

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Conan’s at 29th Street Closes

Posted on June 25, 2018 by lawrenceperson

Another closing of another longtime Austin restaurant, this being the Conan’s Pizza at 29th and Guadalupe. While I ate their a couple of times, it was the long-closed location a few blocks down (in what is now, I think, a … Continue reading →

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Ruby’s BBQ Closing

Posted on January 31, 2018 by lawrenceperson

Ruby’s BBQ (not Rudy’s) near campus is closing. It used to be a regular lunch break destination back when Bruce Sterling used to throw Turkey City Writer’s Workshops at his house on Cedar street. In truth, their BBQ was pretty … Continue reading →

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Rebel Pizza Bar Closes

Posted on September 18, 2017 by lawrenceperson

This news came out last month, but I just saw it recently Rebel Pizza bar has closed and being replaced with a Filipino Restaurant. We had an SDC at Rebel Pizza Bar once, and thought the pizza was pretty good … Continue reading →

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Franklin Barbecue Burns

Posted on August 26, 2017 by lawrenceperson

We take you away from Hurricane Harvey footage to bring you important Austin food news: Franklin’s Barbecue has suffered a fire. One of the state’s most popular barbecue joints suffered a massive fire early Saturday morning, according to reports. Franklin … Continue reading →

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Joe’s Crab Shack Files for Bankruptcy

Posted on June 7, 2017 by lawrenceperson

“Ignite Restaurant Group Inc., the operator of the Joe’s Crab Shack and Brick House Tavern & Tap chains, has filed for bankruptcy.” I like seafood, and I have no problem patronizing a moderately-priced seafood chain. In fact, there’s a crying … Continue reading →

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Other Austin Restaurant Openings and Closings

Posted on February 21, 2017 by lawrenceperson

Dwight’s coverage of Hudson on the Bend’s closing reminded me that I wanted to put up a list of restaurant openings and closings of note. These are places we’ve either eaten at, thought about eating at, or plan on eating … Continue reading →

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Two Girls Eat Carolina Reaper Peppers

Posted on September 6, 2016 by lawrenceperson

You know, the ones that clock in at 2.2 million Scoville units. It does not go well for them. (Some NSFW language.)

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