Category Archives: American

Closing notice.

Posted on February 20, 2026 by dwightbrown

The League Kitchen & Tavern in Lakeway is closing on February 25th, according to a post on NextDoor. This is backed up with a photo of the sign on the door. This is not a great tragedy. There’s another League … Continue reading →

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Signs, signs, everywhere the signs…

Posted on February 8, 2026 by dwightbrown

Houston is a little outside of my normal beat, and I wouldn’t ordinarily make note of this restaurant closing. However, it is closing for a reason that isn’t on my “Restaurant Closing Reason” bingo card. Succulent Fine Dining at 1180 … Continue reading →

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Peak’ed.

Posted on January 27, 2026 by dwightbrown

Twin Hospitality Inc. filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy yesterday. The significance of this is that Twin Hospitality is the parent company of the slightly classier than Hooters Twin Peaks chain. Twin Hospitality actually went public almost exactly a year ago, … Continue reading →

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More local closings.

Posted on September 27, 2022 by dwightbrown

By way of my mother: Vincent’s on the Lake, which took over the old Carlos and Charlie’s spot…on the lake. They blame “Economic conditions and low water levels“. Mom and I ate there about six weeks ago, and I think … Continue reading →

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Copper is Closing

Posted on December 28, 2021 by lawrenceperson

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 →

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Catfish Parlour on N. 183 Is Closing

Posted on October 28, 2021 by lawrenceperson

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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Tragic news.

Posted on June 22, 2021 by dwightbrown

Mike the Musicologist forwarded us a link from Click2Houston. Remember how Luby’s was closing down and selling off their real estate? Yeah. Not so much. The company announced Monday that it signed an agreement to sell Luby’s Cafeteria restaurant business … Continue reading →

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Which Austin Restaurants Are Open Or Closed During The Winter Storm

Posted on February 16, 2021 by lawrenceperson

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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2020 Austin Restaurant Closings

Posted on January 4, 2021 by lawrenceperson

Here’s a look back at Austin restaurants that closed in 2020, most (though not all) due to lockdowns from the Wuhan coronavirus. These are restaurants the SDC visited in the past, wanted to visit, or noticed the passing of (so … Continue reading →

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A few nice words.

Posted on October 19, 2020 by dwightbrown

Since we just pretty much curbstomped Easy Tiger in the Linc, I would like to say a few kind words about Fixe Southern House. This is not a formal SDC review, since it wasn’t an actual SDC. But my family … Continue reading →

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