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Free dinner this week at Threadgill’s on N. Lamar
Threadgill’s owner Eddie Wilson caused quite a commotion this morning when on KGSR 107.1 he announced that all this week he would be giving away dinners at Threadgill’s - Old No. 1 on 6416 North Lamar Blvd. (Sorry, the free meal deal doesn’t apply to Threadgill’s World Headquarters on Riverside Drive.)
The north location was closed for more than three months recently for renovations, and to draw people back to that eatery, Wilson decided to give away selected dinners after 4 p.m. all this week. All you have to do is mention you heard about it on the radio or in INsite magazine and you can get a free chicken-fried steak, chicken-fried chicken, fried catfish plate or a vegetable plate.
Just don’t forget to tip your servers.
In other chicken-fried steak news, the CFS from Leakey Feed Lot near Kerrville was just named in Bon Appetit magazine’s “United Plates of America” travel guide as one of the three things you must eat from Texas.
(Photo from Threadgill’s)
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By Pete Schneet
April 14, 2009 9:08 AM | Link to this
Threadgills……….Ill go if they get rid of the bland cornbread.
By Tonia Bouldwin
April 14, 2009 1:41 PM | Link to this
Is this true about dinner at Threadgills? Is there a catch. People in Austin love Threadgill’s. I just need to verify.
By AustinAngela
April 14, 2009 2:05 PM | Link to this
Can you imagine the commotion? I want to go see the Asylum Street Spankers on Friday night, but I’m sure the line will be around the corner and down the street!
By Addie Broyles
April 14, 2009 2:39 PM | Link to this
No catch. Just show up after 4 p.m. and you can choose from one of the four dishes available for free.
By Lydia Calderon
April 14, 2009 4:13 PM | Link to this
My family and I really enjoy eating there and it’s close to our house.Please sent me some coupons.
Thank you very much. Lydia Calderon
By Nicole
April 14, 2009 11:03 PM | Link to this
It’s true! No catch! We went last night, waited a decent half hour at the bar and were seated. Don’t just remember to tip the waitstaff (who were super friendly and on their game in the middle of feeding-frenzy-shark-week), remember to tip them based on what the meal SHOULD cost! If you’re only charged for a few iced teas but ordering a whole meal, they’re still giving you full food service. :)
By jwarren
April 15, 2009 1:27 PM | Link to this
thanks in this hard times it is nice to know that people still care. the fish was great.my wife an i loved it. we wanted to get the kids, but we live in bastrop an work in austin. so after work we had a great time. thanks again
By dave
April 16, 2009 11:19 AM | Link to this
Tell some homeless/moneyless people about this! Bring ‘em in and pay for the tips and drinks. Awesome! By the way, AustinAngela: The Asylum Street Spankers show has been CANCELLED. Check Threadgill’s site.
By Nathan
April 16, 2009 12:52 PM | Link to this
Thank you April! Actually people should give at least 20% on the bill. I mean come on people support your waiters.
By Dan
April 18, 2009 8:03 PM | Link to this
I went there early this evening after calling to verify wait times and they had signs up saying that the free dinner was canceled. They were giving out “rain checks” which was a slip you had to complete giving them your e-mail address and which entree you wanted.