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October 17, 2020: Easy Tiger.
6406 N Interstate 35 Frontage Rd Suite 1100 (512) 494-4151 Pepper grinder rating: 0. (We were not offered salt or pepper, and (of course) there were no condiments on the tables.) Men’s room rating: 1. (Two one-hole unisex restrooms with … Continue reading
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Shut down the company and give the money back to the shareholders.
That’s what Luby’s is doing. Luby’s Inc. said Tuesday that it plans to liquidate its businesses and distribute the proceeds to its existing investors. The Houston-based company had said in June that it was looking to sell its restaurants and … 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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Tagged American, Cafe Josie, Closed, Fine Dining
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Heh. Heh. Heh.
By way of the Statesman: Luby’s, the beloved Texas cafeteria chain and home of the famous LuAnn platter, is looking to sell its restaurants and assets, the company announced Wednesday.The Houston-based company’s board decided to pursue the sale after a … Continue reading
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Add Lucy’s On the Lake To the List of Austin Restaurants Closing
Another one brought down by the beer virus: “March kept us open for November, December and January,” Holmes said. But one week of very slow takeout sales proved that a pivot would not be the answer for the restaurant on … Continue reading
Add Shady Grove To the List of Austin Restaurants Closing
The Wuhan Coronavirus claims another Austin restaurant victim: Shady Grove, the Zilker-adjacent restaurant known for live music and strong margaritas, is permanently closing after service today, after 28 years in Austin, as confirmed in a call to the restaurant. It’s … Continue reading
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Tagged Burgers, Chicken-Fried Steak, Shady Grove, South Austin
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Threadgill’s Closing
Threadgill’s restaurant will be closing: Threadgill’s, the Southern-fried eatery that’s long existed as a paragon of old Austin culture, will not reopen. Founder Eddie Wilson confirmed the news to the Chronicle on Sunday. By then, he’d already begun working with … Continue reading