Author Archives: lawrenceperson

Don’t Order the Chong Chin Chicken at Asia Cafe

Posted on June 23, 2015 by lawrenceperson

For twenty years worth of the Saturday Dining Conspiracy, I’ve had good dishes and bad, but never before until this past Saturday had I just sent a dish back as completely inedible. The Chong Chin Chicken was described as seasoned … Continue reading →

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Blue Bell Recalls ALL Products

Posted on April 21, 2015 by lawrenceperson

“Brenham-based Blue Bell Creameries is pulling all of its products from the shelves after more ice cream samples tested positive for a life-threatening bacterial infection.” The voluntary decision, announced Monday, is the latest and most sweeping development to plague the … Continue reading →

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Austin Quiznos Closings

Posted on January 5, 2015 by lawrenceperson

Between Delaware Subs, Schlotzsky’s and Firehouse, I haven’t eaten at a Quiznos in quite a while. So it was a surprise for me to find that almost 3,000 Quiznos stores have closed and the company filed for bankruptcy protection last … Continue reading →

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September 20, 2014: Pour House Pints and Pies

Posted on September 23, 2014 by lawrenceperson

Pour House Pints And Pies 11835 Jollyville Rd (Austin, 78759) (512) 270-4740 Lawrence’s Comments This is essentially a sports bar that serves pizza. The pizza was pretty good (but could have used more cheese to hold our “four meats plus … Continue reading →

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Artz Rib House Founder Art Blondin Dies

Posted on August 31, 2014 by lawrenceperson

Longtime Austin restaurateur and champion of live music Art Blondin has died. An employee discovered Blondin upon arriving for work at Blondin’s Art’s Ribs & BBQ in Florence, Texas, on Saturday morning. An autopsy Monday will determine the cause of … Continue reading →

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August 23, 2104: Maggiano’s Little Italy

Posted on August 27, 2014 by lawrenceperson

Maggiano’s Little Italy 10910 Domain Dr #100, Austin, 78759 (512) 501-7870 Pepper Grinder Rating: 0 (They had several impressive pepper grinders in a server cubbyhole, but neglected to offer any to us.) Bathroom Rating: 3 WiFi note: There’s free WiFi…if … Continue reading →

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Opening: SLAB BBQ to Open in Old Texas Rib Kings Space

Posted on June 10, 2014 by lawrenceperson

SLAB BBQ will be opening their first brick and mortar store where Texas Rib Kings used to be at Burnet & 183. Food trailer SLAB BBQ will open its first brick-and-mortar location in mid-summer in North Austin. Co-owner Mark Avalos … Continue reading →

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Das Cafe Ist Kaput

Posted on May 15, 2014 by lawrenceperson

Following on Dwight’s lament about a lack of German places in Austin, someone mentioned Das Cafe in Pflugerville, which we were going to try at this weekend’s SDC. Alas, it was not to be. When I called to ask about … Continue reading →

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North Verona Ristorante Italiano Closed

Posted on March 31, 2014 by lawrenceperson

According to a Yelp reviewer and Google Maps, the north location of Verona Ristorante Italiano closed late last year. (The south location still seems to be open, and they’ve done a half-assed scrubbing of mentions of the north location off … Continue reading →

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Flipnotics Closing Effective Tonight

Posted on March 25, 2014 by lawrenceperson

I know it’s old news, and from the Austin Chronicle, no less. And since I’m not a coffee drinker, it’s not the sort of place I’d patronize. But I did want to ask: How the hell do you lose $1.8 … Continue reading →

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