Threadgill’s World Headquarters To Close

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 after Thanksgiving. His staff, some of whom have worked there for decades, have been notified of the closure. The original Threadgill’s, “Ol’ No. 1” on North Lamar, will remain in business.

Wilson says paying over $40,000 in monthly rent has become “untenable.” According to him, his landlords, the Crockett family – with whom he’s enjoyed a “great relationship” over the years – don’t want to sell the land and property taxes dictate a higher rent than inexpensive chicken-fried steaks and Five-Vegetable Plates can provide for.

Yeah, $40,000 a month for a comfort food restaurant seems pretty steep.

I liked them for their chicken fried steak and their ham steak with Jezebel sauce, but otherwise found them overrated. I think Dwight still hates both locations.