Category Archives: Closed

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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More Austin Restaurant Closures

Posted on October 15, 2020 by lawrenceperson

While no one was looking, a whole bunch of Austin restaurants closed: BRIO Tuscan Grille: Pricey Italian chain location in the Arboretum. Good food, but I only ate there on the very occasional Sunday (when Reale’s is closed). Blue Baker: … Continue reading →

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And nothing of value was lost….

Posted on October 15, 2020 by dwightbrown

Lawrence has sent me a long list of restaurant closings (which he promises to blog soon) but he doesn’t give a flying flip at a rolling doughnut about this one. On the other hand, I find the closing of Mother’s … Continue reading →

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Shut down the company and give the money back to the shareholders.

Posted on September 8, 2020 by dwightbrown

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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Another shoe drops.

Posted on August 17, 2020 by dwightbrown

I missed this last week, but the Luby’s Cafeteria on Brodie Lane is closed. Good.

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Austin Java Closes Three of Four Locations

Posted on August 5, 2020 by lawrenceperson

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 →

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Another one down.

Posted on July 15, 2020 by dwightbrown

Dart Bowl is closing. Yes, it is a bowling alley. But: The Dart Bowl Cafe is one of the attractions that has always made Dart Bowl unique and special. Sure, you can get a burger and maybe even a chicken-fried … Continue reading →

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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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