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Man Killed Over Cutting in Line for Taco Truck

Posted on May 11, 2016 by lawrenceperson

Important safety tip: Try not to kill anyone over cutting in line for a taco trick. Just after bar-close at 2:38 a.m. on Sunday, May 8th, the Austin Police Department responded to a report of gunfire at what appears to … Continue reading →

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Austin Chef Paul Qui Arrested

Posted on March 21, 2016 by lawrenceperson

This certainly qualifies as Austin dining news: Austin chef and restaurateur Paul Qui was arrested Saturday morning accused of assaulting his girlfriend, according to an arrest affidavit. Police responded to Qui’s apartment in East Austin just before 8 a.m. after … Continue reading →

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Korean Girls Try American BBQ

Posted on January 20, 2016 by lawrenceperson

Here’s the sort of cross-cultural appreciation I can get behind: A tad long, but worth watching. Especially since they save the brisket and pork ribs until the end… (Cross-posted from Futuramen.)

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Restaurant Closing: Golden Wok

Posted on January 7, 2016 by lawrenceperson

Although there’s no sign up on their website, Golden Wok Chinese restaurant closed January 5. We were thinking of eating there Saturday, but when I called their phone just rang and rang. I finally called one of their San Antonio … Continue reading →

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SDC Obituary: Murray Wayne Person, Jr.

Posted on January 5, 2016 by lawrenceperson

The Saturday Dining Conspiracy notes with sadness the passing of unindicted co-conspirator Murray Wayne Person, Jr., my father, after a 2 year battle with cancer. He and my mother (who is still alive) joined us on many dining conspiracies over … Continue reading →

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Obituary Watch: Jim Hasslocher, Founder of Jim’s Resteraunts, Dead at 93

Posted on November 24, 2015 by lawrenceperson

A tiny morsel of restaurant news: Jim Hasslocher, the man who founded the Jim’s Restaurant chain, has died at 93. As far as mid-American chain restaurants that serve breakfast go, I like Jim’s a bit better than Denny’s, and there’s … Continue reading →

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Seen in the Wild

Posted on August 31, 2015 by lawrenceperson
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The Salt Lick Sues The Salt Lick

Posted on August 28, 2015 by lawrenceperson

Dispatch from the BBQ Wars: Salt Lick BBQ is picking a legal fight with a Georgia company it claims is infringing on its name and reputation. In a lawsuit filed in Texas’ Western District U.S. Court, the Driftwood restaurant chain … Continue reading →

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July 25, 2015: Hill’s Cafe

Posted on August 11, 2015 by lawrenceperson

Hill’s Cafe 700 S Congress Ave (Austin, 78745) (512) 851-9300 Restroom Rating: 1.5 (Guys, when one soap dispenser is broken, and the other is off the wall and lying on the sinktop, your men’s room needs attention….) Lawrence’s Comments Hill’s … Continue reading →

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Our Short Regional Nightmare May Be Approaching An End

Posted on July 22, 2015 by lawrenceperson

Blue Bell ice cream to begin test production this week. Hip hip, hooray! If all goes well, they expect to have product back on store shelves by Labor Day. Also, billionaire Sid Bass has made a “significant investment” in Blue … Continue reading →

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