Category Archives: Meta

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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Barbecue Law!

Posted on August 24, 2022 by dwightbrown

La Barbecue is a popular Austin joint. It is in the Texas Monthly Top 50, though not in the Top 10. The owner and manager of La Barbecue have been criminally indicted. [Leanne] Mueller and [Allison] Clem are each charged … Continue reading →

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More things I won’t be eating.

Posted on October 29, 2018 by dwightbrown

The “Grinch’s Green Pancakes” off the new “Grinch Inspired Menu” at IHOP. Also on the same list: the “Who-Roast Beast Omlette”. You probably think I’m making this up. As much as I hate to give them the publicity, here’s evidence … Continue reading →

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Away game.

Posted on August 15, 2018 by dwightbrown

I wasn’t going to comment on this. But then Mike the Musicologist put some stinky old bait on a hook, dangled it in front of me, and I bit: Food and Wine‘s “The 40 Most Important Restaurants of the Past … Continue reading →

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Twitter: the lazy man’s substitute for content.

Posted on July 26, 2018 by dwightbrown

Well, it is. But I thought this Twitter thread was both interesting and relevant here for reasons: A anecdote that’s always stuck with me is a McDonald’s franchise owner who was asked what separates well-run McDonald’s from the bad ones. … Continue reading →

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Things I Won’t Be Purchasing.

Posted on July 5, 2018 by dwightbrown

Joey Chestnut branded condiments. Because when I think about “good eating”, my first thought is not ketchup from a guy who’s famous for cramming as much food down his gullet as fast as he can.

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Quick random notes.

Posted on April 26, 2018 by dwightbrown

1. Mimi’s Cafe in Bee Cave is closed, according to an email from their mailing list. Yes, it was a chain. But they had pretty good breakfasts, and sent out a lot of BOGO coupons, so Mom and I ate … Continue reading →

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Waffling.

Posted on March 26, 2018 by dwightbrown

Just got a promo email from Red Lobster. (Yes, I know. Mom likes to go there sometimes for lunch, and it was worth it to sign up for their rewards program. Also, I think their food has improved some.) Anyway, … Continue reading →

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Our long national nightmare is over.

Posted on October 19, 2017 by dwightbrown

Pao’s Mandarin House in Lakeway reopened yesterday. At least, that’s the word on the street. I’ve been a little busy and didn’t get a chance to make it over there last night. Plus, judging from the reaction on NextDoor, I … Continue reading →

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