Forgot about this thread. It's going to be a bloodbath in here.

While that is probably true, the Lot was pretty much a mess that never seemed to try to improve. Even without corona I doubt it would have survived the upcoming GGG construction

I hope my beloved Free Play Arcade survives. They're trying all sorts of stuff to stay afloat.

http://freeplayinc.com/savethearcade/

Last couple times I went in there it smelled like poop.

Is local traveler closing too? They were way too fancy and pricey for a restaurant on the bike trail

Sounds like Local Traveler is out too. Message on their Facebook page says they have decided to cease all operations and are considering other uses for the space

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a decision has been made to discontinue normal business operations, including our to-go program.

While we consider our next steps, we have started some preliminary discussions on how we might continue to use the space

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Sounds like Local Traveler is out too. Message on their Facebook page says they have decided to cease all operations and are considering other uses for the space

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Went on a cruise of Dallas today and hit our old hood in East Dallas. Lots of new stuff over there that I hope survives. The Lot was absolutely horrid. I think it's one of 2-3 reviews I ever wrote on Yelp.

Anyway, we drove by Keller's on NW Hwy and there wasn't a single slot that was empty. Never seen it like that. Hadn't even thought about how they and Sonic are basically set up to profit in a situation like this. Contained in your car already and someone delivers your food to you. Perfect situation for them!

I will cut you if you're shading Bobo.

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Sounds like Local Traveler is out too. Message on their Facebook page says they have decided to cease all operations and are considering other uses for the space

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Went on a cruise of Dallas today and hit our old hood in East Dallas. Lots of new stuff over there that I hope survives. The Lot was absolutely horrid. I think it's one of 2-3 reviews I ever wrote on Yelp.

Anyway, we drove by Keller's on NW Hwy and there wasn't a single slot that was empty. Never seen it like that. Hadn't even thought about how they and Sonic are basically set up to profit in a situation like this. Contained in your car already and someone delivers your food to you. Perfect situation for them!

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I absolutely love Keller's. From the burgers to the cheap beer in your car to the wait staff who doesn't give a damn.

When did Diggs close?

Local Traveler has a sign up saying they are reopening 5/1 for takeout

Five Sixty permanently closed.

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Five Sixty permanently closed.

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Wow that's kinda surprising.

Bartender buddy of mine is doing batched cocktails delivered to your door if anyone is interested. Can make whatever fits your taste. PM me or email my handle at Gmail if you're interested. He's very talented IMO. Here's what I got today:



On the left is a strawberry infused tequila with ginger syrup, lime juice, orange bitters, and mint. On the right is essentially a Boulevardier with BiB bourbon, camparo & amari blend, sweet vermouth, a bitters blend and a little saline.

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Bartender buddy of mine is doing batched cocktails delivered to your door if anyone is interested. Can make whatever fits your taste. PM me or email my handle at Gmail if you're interested. He's very talented IMO. Here's what I got today:



On the left is a strawberry infused tequila with ginger syrup, lime juice, orange bitters, and mint. On the right is essentially a Boulevardier with BiB bourbon, camparo & amari blend, sweet vermouth, a bitters blend and a little saline.

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That's cool!

Isn't that highly illegal?

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Isn't that highly illegal?

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Hmm he's advertising on IG so I didn't think so but maybe I should edit my post.

Wolfgang Puck's restaurant in Reunion Tower is closing.

Highland Park Cafeteria is permanently closing. Never been there but judging by the reaction I've seen, it was quite an insititution.

Jakes on Henderson is closing permanently as well. This doesn't surprise me much, it never seemed very busy.

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Jakes on Henderson is closing permanently as well. This doesn't surprise me much, it never seemed very busy.

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Hopefully a concept that doesn't use frozen food will go in the space but the local food media doesn't seem too keen on supporting wah food places for whatever reason.

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Jakes on Henderson is closing permanently as well. This doesn't surprise me much, it never seemed very busy.

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Hopefully a concept that doesn't use frozen food will go in the space but the local food media doesn't seem too keen on supporting wah food places for whatever reason.

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"wah food places"?

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Hopefully a concept that doesn't use frozen food will go in the space but the local food media doesn't seem too keen on supporting wah food places for whatever reason.

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"wah food places"?

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Haha I meant "fresh" food places. Don't know how Wah got in there.

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Jakes on Henderson is closing permanently as well. This doesn't surprise me much, it never seemed very busy.

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Hopefully a concept that doesn't use frozen food will go in the space but the local food media doesn't seem too keen on supporting wah food places for whatever reason.

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"wah food places"?

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Haha I meant "fresh" food places. Don't know how Wah got in there.

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Ohh gotcha. What places use fresh ingredients/are ones you wish they'd support?

We all know how the sub industry of food critics/writers which is a part of the larger F&B industry works. Whoever pays gets the pub. The places the can afford to pay for the write ups are the places that use cheaper ingredients that allow higher profit and/or are owned by groups that have $$. Now, before I get called cynical I have to admit I personally know several writers/critics/bloggers here and in Chicago and they are great people. That's just simple how the game is played. So I don't have places to promote as much I just don't want to see another Hudson house or East Hampton or mi cocina or Hopdoddy where 3/4 of the ingredients are frozen and thawed straight from the back of the Sysco truck, covered an a sauce and served. The issue the only concepts that can afford the rent of that space are these investor owned, corner cutting concepts. Put another Hillside Tavern in there or RM 12:20 Bistro.

Chicken Scratch/Foundry - adios

Dang, was always a good meeting spot for other folks with kids.

Ross and Hall also gone.

Damn. I liked that place

Laurel Tavern and their two other concepts closing in lower Greenville. LT had a great burger, great back bar and beautiful concept at Wah Wah. Of course the unique out of the box spots don't make it even though they use real food and make legit drinks.

Fred's on Bluebonnet Circle. Pooling their resources behind original W 7th location and Fred's north.

I saw that. Damn!

As a FW native and frequent patron that one stings.

Dakota's in downtown Dallas. Kind of a mystery it lasted this long anyway.