Category Archives: News

Well! Isn’t THIS special?

Posted on December 29, 2025 by dwightbrown

Employees from three Austin restaurants operated by Flavor Hospitality Group are raising concerns about allegedly unpaid wages ahead of the holiday season, according to a GoFundMe posted Saturday morning. Staff from Gusto Italian Kitchen, Gina’s on Congress and Gràcia Mediterranean … Continue reading →

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And from the legal beat…

Posted on October 3, 2025 by dwightbrown

The Razzoo’s Cajun Cafe chain filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Wednesday. I like Razoo’s, but it has been a minute since I’ve been to one. The nearest Razoo’s to me is not just in Round Rock, but way the … Continue reading →

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Passing notes.

Posted on June 4, 2025 by dwightbrown

I don’t cover a lot of Houston food news, since I don’t live there. But: “Infamous Houston restaurant is getting the documentary treatment”. The restaurant in question is the Turkey Leg Hut, which seems to have had a rather colorful … Continue reading →

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Barbecue law update.

Posted on May 19, 2025 by dwightbrown

The insurance fraud charges against La Barbecue have been dropped, per the Statesman. (Previously.) Technically, if I’m reading this right, only the charges against Alison Clem have been dropped: the charges against LeAnn Mueller were apparently dropped after her death.

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Obit watch: May 19, 2025.

Posted on May 19, 2025 by dwightbrown

Jeff Blank, massively influential Austin chef. Opened in 1984 on a then-two-lane stretch of RM 620 near Lakeway, Hudson’s on the Bend was one of the first restaurants in Central Texas to explore and celebrate regional Texas cuisine. The pastoral … Continue reading →

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Burnt Toast.

Posted on July 20, 2023 by dwightbrown

Toast can still die in a fire. However, Lawrence sent over a follow-up from Zero Hedge: they’ve removed the .99 cent order fee. Did that help? Not really. Shares of Toast are crashing this morning, down nearly 10%, as further … Continue reading →

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Fark Toast!

Posted on July 11, 2023 by dwightbrown

The “Toast” in this case is Toast Inc., the people responsible for the flaming dumpster fire that is ToastTab. What prompts this latest outpouring of vitriol? Toast Inc., a powerful cloud-based third-party point-of-sale vendor used by more than 85,000 restaurants, … 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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Austin Restaurants Under Stage 5 Coronavirus Restrictions Again

Posted on December 27, 2020 by lawrenceperson

Because clearly Christmas through New Year’s Eve isn’t an important time to make money for restaurants and bars: During a press conference this morning, city officials announced that Austin and Travis County has been bumped up to Stage 5 of … Continue reading →

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Heh. Heh. Heh.

Posted on June 5, 2020 by dwightbrown

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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