“For Lease” Sign Goes Up in Front of Mizu in Lakeway
May 1, 2012Initially the public was told that there was a small electrical fire and that Mizu, the restaurant with one of the most breathtaking views in Austin on 620, would reopen shortly. However, a “For Lease” sign has recently gone up in front of Continue Reading »
Estancia Churrascaria Closes 290 South Location: Opens Larger Store at Arboretum
March 19, 2012Many fans of Estancia Churrascaria (me included) were sad to see the recent closing of the 290 South store next to the Holiday Inn Express. But owner Ironi has opened a new and larger location of the popular Brazilian steakhouse at the Arboretum. I had Continue Reading »
Chon Som on Wells Branch Pkwy Closes
March 18, 2012We are sad to announce that Chon Som will be closing their doors permanently on Sunday, March 18th. It has indeed been a fun passionate adventure for Nat & Marissa Sawatphadungkij with lots of memories that will be with us forever. Read More →
Domingo’s near Dripping Springs Closes
March 8, 2012Out near Dripping Springs, Domingo’s, an owner-operated restaurant on Highway 290 in what had been the former Stadium Grill, has also closed. Domingo made some very decent Mexican food: in fact, I thought his Shrimp Fajitas and his Talapia al Mojo de Continue Reading »
Romeo’s on Barton Springs Closes
March 8, 2012Romeo’s, a long-time occupant at the corner of Barton Springs near South Lamar has closed its doors. The Italian restaurant with the popular piano bar had a long run at its location but the proverbial lockout letter from the landlord posted on the door Continue Reading »
Old School Grill on Parmer Lane Closes
February 21, 2012In a move that caught many, me included, by surprise, Old School Grill on Parmer Lane closed its doors last week. I really did enjoy their food along with a lot of regulars. I guess there just weren’t enough of them. And that has been a tough area Continue Reading »
Manny Hattan’s Deli at Gateway Closes
February 9, 2012This is a shocker. First Katz’s several years ago and now Manny Hattan’s at the Gateway Center has closed leaving Austin with exactly zilch when it comes to NYC styled Jewish delis. This borders on the brink of unthinkable. Where in the hell am I Continue Reading »
Shoreline Grill to Close on Jan. 31st
January 31, 2012The second major downtown restaurant closing (the first being McCormick and Schmick’s on Congress) of the year has been announced, and unfortunately it is one of my long time favorites, The Shoreline Grill. For 23 years, the Shoreline has graced the Continue Reading »
Ilsa’s in Spicewood Closes
January 16, 2012The answer to where’s a good German joint in the Hill Country was: Ilsa’s on Highway 71 in Spicewood. Alas, that is no more. Ilsa’s has closed its doors and that’s unfortunate. I liked the place a lot. It was never anything than what it purported Continue Reading »
Chinatown Bee Caves Road to Close Sunday, Jan. 29th
January 16, 2012One of the longest running restaurant enterprises in Westlake, Chinatown on Bee Caves, will close its doors for good on Sunday, January 29th. Linda Cheng, ex wife of co-founder Ronald Cheng has decided to pack it in. And that’s too bad. It was a great Continue Reading »
