Tag Archives: American

Copper is Closing

Posted on December 28, 2021 by lawrenceperson

Copper in The Domain is closing January 2, 2022. To Our Friends and Guests: It is with a heavy heart that we announce the closing of Copper. Our lease expires at the end of this year and we were unable … Continue reading →

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Catfish Parlour on N. 183 Is Closing

Posted on October 28, 2021 by lawrenceperson

Evidently the owner wanted to retire, and I bet the location is quite valuable. They were a reliable staple, and we went there every so often. The South and Georgetown locations remain open. Dwight adds: This is a darn shame. … 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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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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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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Other Austin Restaurant Openings and Closings

Posted on February 21, 2017 by lawrenceperson

Dwight’s coverage of Hudson on the Bend’s closing reminded me that I wanted to put up a list of restaurant openings and closings of note. These are places we’ve either eaten at, thought about eating at, or plan on eating … Continue reading →

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Korean Girls Try American BBQ

Posted on January 20, 2016 by lawrenceperson

Here’s the sort of cross-cultural appreciation I can get behind: A tad long, but worth watching. Especially since they save the brisket and pork ribs until the end… (Cross-posted from Futuramen.)

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Obituary Watch: Jim Hasslocher, Founder of Jim’s Resteraunts, Dead at 93

Posted on November 24, 2015 by lawrenceperson

A tiny morsel of restaurant news: Jim Hasslocher, the man who founded the Jim’s Restaurant chain, has died at 93. As far as mid-American chain restaurants that serve breakfast go, I like Jim’s a bit better than Denny’s, and there’s … Continue reading →

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July 25, 2015: Hill’s Cafe

Posted on August 11, 2015 by lawrenceperson

Hill’s Cafe 700 S Congress Ave (Austin, 78745) (512) 851-9300 Restroom Rating: 1.5 (Guys, when one soap dispenser is broken, and the other is off the wall and lying on the sinktop, your men’s room needs attention….) Lawrence’s Comments Hill’s … Continue reading →

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Flipnotics Closing Effective Tonight

Posted on March 25, 2014 by lawrenceperson

I know it’s old news, and from the Austin Chronicle, no less. And since I’m not a coffee drinker, it’s not the sort of place I’d patronize. But I did want to ask: How the hell do you lose $1.8 … Continue reading →

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