Category Archives: Closed

Black Walnut Cafe Closes Both Austin Locations

Posted on June 23, 2020 by lawrenceperson

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 →

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Be More Closed.

Posted on June 12, 2020 by dwightbrown

Be More Pacific, a Filipino restaurant on Shoal Creek, has shut down. The reason behind the North Shoal Creek restaurant is because of the “forced closures from COVID-19, the incredibly slow reopening process and the future economic uncertainty,” according to … Continue reading →

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Cafe Josie Closes

Posted on June 10, 2020 by lawrenceperson

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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Add Lucy’s On the Lake To the List of Austin Restaurants Closing

Posted on May 15, 2020 by dwightbrown

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 →

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Add Shady Grove To the List of Austin Restaurants Closing

Posted on May 11, 2020 by lawrenceperson

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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Threadgill’s Closing

Posted on April 20, 2020 by lawrenceperson

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 →

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Red’s Porch…

Posted on August 5, 2019 by dwightbrown

…closed both their location at the Quarry (off of Braker Lane in North Austin) and their Round Rock location, according to the Statesman. We’ve eaten at the original Red’s a few times, and we actually ate at the Quarry location … Continue reading →

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Ha ha! Ha ha!

Posted on July 30, 2019 by dwightbrown

Daphne’s Mediterranean is closing all of their Texas locations. If you followed the restaurant scene, you may be aware that Daphne’s (which is a California based chain) bought what was left of Noon Mediterranean (formerly known as VertsKebap) out of … Continue reading →

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Bad Day in Lakeway.

Posted on May 18, 2019 by dwightbrown

I’m exaggerating a bit here, as this doesn’t appear to have been a one day thing. But two restaurants in Lakeway – both located in the same development – have closed recently and suddenly. Trattoria Toscano doesn’t have any sign … Continue reading →

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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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