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An iconic Austin establishment, the Hill's Cafe on South Congress Avenue is closing -- at least for the time being. LYNDA M. GONZALEZ / AMERICAN-STATESMANLynda M. Gonzalez

Marianna Marchesini, general manager at Hill's Cafe on South Congress Avenue, retrieves a beer for a customer on Thursday, Sep. 6, 2018. An iconic Austin establishment, Hill's Cafe is closing -- at least for the...Lynda M. Gonzalez

An iconic Austin establishment, Hill's Cafe on South Congress Avenue is closing -- at least for the time being. The restaurant and bar features several event spaces and a backyard stage holds live music performances...Lynda M. Gonzalez

Damian Smith, manager at the Hill's Cafe on South Congress Avenue, sits with a customer on Thursday, Sep. 6, 2018. An iconic Austin establishment, Hill's Cafe is closing -- at least for the time being. LYNDA M....Lynda M. Gonzalez

Jeremy Edens, a 12-year employee at Hill's Cafe on South Congress Avenue, rolls silverware on Thursday, Sep. 6, 2018. An iconic Austin establishment, Hill's Cafe is closing -- at least for the time being. LYNDA...Lynda M. Gonzalez

Marianna Marchesini, general manager at Hill's Cafe on South Congress Avenue, retrieves a beer for a customer on Thursday, Sep. 6, 2018. An iconic Austin establishment, Hill's Cafe is closing -- at least for the...Lynda M. Gonzalez

Jeremy Edens, an 12-year employee at Hill's Cafe on South Congress Avenue, rolls silverware on Thursday, Sep. 6, 2018. An iconic Austin establishment, Hill's Cafe is closing -- at least for the time being. LYNDA...Lynda M. Gonzalez

Jeremy Edens, an 12-year employee at Hill's Cafe on South Congress Avenue, walks past photos inside the restaurant's Darrell K. Royal Pickin' Parlor on Sep. 6, 2018. An iconic Austin establishment, Hill's Cafe is...Lynda M. Gonzalez

An iconic Austin establishment, Hill's Cafe on South Congress Avenue is closing -- at least for the time being. The restaurant and bar features several event spaces and a backyard stage holds live music performances...Lynda M. Gonzalez

People chat on the outdoor seating area at Hill's Cafe on South Congress Avenue on Thursday, Sep. 6, 2018. An iconic Austin establishment, Hill's Cafe is closing -- at least for the time being. LYNDA M. GONZALEZ...Lynda M. Gonzalez

An iconic Austin establishment, Hill's Cafe on South Congress Avenue is closing -- at least for the time being. The restaurant and bar features several event spaces and has an indoor and outdoor stage for live music...Lynda M. Gonzalez

An iconic Austin establishment, Hill's Cafe on South Congress Avenue is closing -- at least for the time being. The restaurant and bar features several event spaces and a backyard stage holds live music performances...Lynda M. Gonzalez

An iconic Austin establishment, Hill's Cafe on South Congress Avenue is closing -- at least for the time being. LYNDA M. GONZALEZ / AMERICAN-STATESMANLynda M. Gonzalez

An iconic Austin establishment, Hill's Cafe on South Congress Avenue is closing -- at least for the time being. The restaurant and bar features several event spaces and a backyard stage holds live music performances...Lynda M. Gonzalez

People chat on the outdoor seating area at Hill's Cafe on South Congress Avenue on Thursday, Sep. 6, 2018. An iconic Austin establishment, Hill's Cafe is closing -- at least for the time being. LYNDA M. GONZALEZ...Lynda M. Gonzalez

An iconic Austin establishment, Hill's Cafe on South Congress Avenue is closing -- at least for the time being. The restaurant and bar features several event spaces and a backyard stage holds live music performances...Lynda M. Gonzalez

Chicken Karaage with chili aioli and szechuan salt; Garlic Rice Noodles with pineapple, mint, currants, cashews, and fish sauce; Texas Smoked Sweet Corn with yuzu kosho aioli, lime, and sunburst tomato; Oak Grilled...Amanda Voisard/Austin American-Statesman

Menu offerings at Loro, Oak Grilled Snap Peas with kimchee emulsion. Seen on Tuesday, August 21, 2018 in Austin, TX. AMANDA VOISARD / AMERICAN-STATESMANAmanda Voisard/Austin American-Statesman

Menu offerings at Loro, Texas Smoked Sweet Corn yuzu kosho aioli, lime, and sunburst tomato. Seen on Tuesday, August 21, 2018 in Austin, TX. AMANDA VOISARD / AMERICAN-STATESMANAmanda Voisard/Austin American-Statesman

Menu offerings at Loro, Garlic Rice Noodles with pineapple, mint, currants, cashews, and fish sauce. Seen on Tuesday, August 21, 2018 in Austin, TX. AMANDA VOISARD / AMERICAN-STATESMANAmanda Voisard/Austin American-Statesman

Chicken Karaage with chili aioli and szechuan salt; Garlic Rice Noodles with pineapple, mint, currants, cashews, and fish sauce; Texas Smoked Sweet Corn with yuzu kosho aioli, lime, and sunburst tomato; Oak Grilled...Amanda Voisard/Austin American-Statesman

Malaysian Chicken Bo Ssam with yellow curry-yuzu vinaigrette, and thai basil, is on the menu at Loro. Seen on Tuesday, August 21, 2018 in Austin, TX. AMANDA VOISARD / AMERICAN-STATESMANAmanda Voisard/Austin American-Statesman

Smoked Prime Bavette shishito salsa verde, cilantro, and pickled onion, is on the menu at Loro. Seen on Tuesday, August 21, 2018 in Austin, TX. AMANDA VOISARD / AMERICAN-STATESMANAmanda Voisard/Austin American-Statesman

Kale salad with smoked salmon is on the menu at Loro. Seen on Tuesday, August 21, 2018 in Austin, TX. AMANDA VOISARD / AMERICAN-STATESMANAmanda Voisard/Austin American-Statesman

Kale salad with smoked salmon paired with a Mango Sake Slushie, are on the menu at Loro. Seen on Tuesday, August 21, 2018 in Austin, TX. AMANDA VOISARD / AMERICAN-STATESMANAmanda Voisard/Austin American-Statesman

Smoked Beef Brisket with chili gastrique, and thai herbs, is on the menu at Loro. Seen on Tuesday, August 21, 2018 in Austin, TX. AMANDA VOISARD / AMERICAN-STATESMANAmanda Voisard/Austin American-Statesman

Char Siew Pork Belly with house hoisin sauce, and celery is on the menu at Loro. Seen on Tuesday, August 21, 2018 in Austin, TX. AMANDA VOISARD / AMERICAN-STATESMANAmanda Voisard/Austin American-Statesman

Nick Orr, 30, and Morgan Wuellner, 34, dine in the rustic setting at Loro on Tuesday, August 21, 2018 in Austin, TX. AMANDA VOISARD / AMERICAN-STATESMANAmanda Voisard/Austin American-Statesman

Tori Baker, 27, waits for her companion, while dining at Loro on Tuesday, August 21, 2018 in Austin, TX. AMANDA VOISARD / AMERICAN-STATESMANAmanda Voisard/Austin American-Statesman

Patrons dine on the patio at Loro, an Asian smokehouse and bar, on Tuesday, August 21, 2018 in Austin, TX. AMANDA VOISARD / AMERICAN-STATESMANAmanda Voisard/Austin American-Statesman

Loro, an Asian smokehouse and bar, offers diners both indoor and outdoor seating in a rustic setting. Groups gather on Tuesday, August 21, 2018 in Austin, TX. AMANDA VOISARD / AMERICAN-STATESMANAmanda Voisard/Austin American-Statesman

Olivia Baker, 24, dines with her father, Jeff Baker, 55, at Loro on Tuesday, August 21, 2018 in Austin, TX. AMANDA VOISARD / AMERICAN-STATESMANAmanda Voisard/Austin American-Statesman

Patrons dine on the patio at Loro, an Asian smokehouse and bar, on Tuesday, August 21, 2018 in Austin, TX. AMANDA VOISARD / AMERICAN-STATESMANAmanda Voisard/Austin American-Statesman

Smoked Prime Bavette shishito salsa verde, cilantro, and pickled onion, paired with an Old Fashioned are on the menu at Loro. Seen on Tuesday, August 21, 2018 in Austin, TX. AMANDA VOISARD / AMERICAN-STATESMANAmanda Voisard/Austin American-Statesman

Patrons dine on the patio at Loro, an Asian smokehouse and bar, on Tuesday, August 21, 2018 in Austin, TX. AMANDA VOISARD / AMERICAN-STATESMANAmanda Voisard/Austin American-Statesman

Banger’s on Rainey StreetHANDOUT/Contributed by Banger's

Black Sheep Lodge, a neighborhood burgers-and-beer bar at 2108 S. Lamar Blvd. in Austin. Austin American-Statesman

The atmosphere in Shady Grove reflects the cowboy, western, and ranching life. Menu items include tasty burgers, airstream chili, vegetable chili, sandwitches and the Hippie. An Chih Cheng/Austin American-Statesman

The plant-shaded back patio dining area at Blue Dahlia Bistro on E. 11th Street in Austin.Austin American-Statesman

Cosmic Coffee + Beer Garden is now pouring coffee and beer next to the LeRoy & Lewis barbecue truck. There is ample outdoor space at Cosmic, including a pond and garden (foreground) that has been certified as a...Arianna Auber/Arianna Auber

Clark's Oyster Bar on West Sixth St. specializes in oysters and seafood, with a selection of light and refreshing cocktails to match.Emma Janzen/American-Statesman

Contigo, a beer garden and restaurant in East Austin.Ralph Barrera/Austin American-Statesman

Crab Salad, Steak Frites and a glass of the Fonsainte Corbierres on the patio at Justine's Brasserie on Wednesday, October 22, 2014. DEBORAH CANNON / AMERICAN-STATESMANDeborah Cannon/American-Statesman

Spiderhouse Cafe in Central Austin.Julia Robinson

The large outdoor seating attracts a crowd at Moontower Saloon on Thursday, June 6, 2013. For REAL Secrets DEBORAH CANNON / AMERICAN-STATESMANDeborah Cannon/American-Statesman

The outdoor seating area at Epicerie Cafe & Grocery in Austin on Thurs., May 16, 2013. Ashley Landis for American-StatesmanAshley Landis

The patio at Hotel San Jose is one of downtown Austin's best hidden getaways. Emma Janzen/American-StatesmanEmma Janzen/American-Statesman

From left, Jamie Story, Donna Peterson, Ryan Monique Payton, and Amy Nichols on the outdoor patio at Hula Hut. 9.28.05Brian K. Diggs

Sara Nunnery and Juan Reynosa share a plate of brisket, pulled pork and sides from the Blue Ox BBQ food trailers serving at the Buzz Mill Coffee Ciderhouse in Austin, Texas, on Thursday, June 6, 2013. (Austin...Rodolfo Gonzalez/Austin American-Statesman

The front patio at Sway. ALBERTO MARTÃNEZ/AMERICAN-STATESMANAlberto MartÃnez

Styled after a Bavarian hoffbrauhaus, the Draught House Pub has dozens of beers on tap and more by the bottle.An Chih Cheng/Austin American-Statesman

People jammed into Haymakers in East Austin Thursday afternoon June 26, 2014 for the World Cup game between Germany and the United States with the future of American soccer on the line with the outcome. It took...Ralph Barrera/Austin American-Statesman

Kemuri Tatsu-ya on Wednesday, March 22, 2017. RICARDO B. BRAZZIELL/AMERICAN-STATESMANRicardo Brazziell

Kitty Cohen's has a luxurious patio with a wading pool, plenty of seating and a beachy 1970s vibe. The Foxy '75 is a twist on the champagne-topped French '75 classic with cognac, lemon juice, prosecco and simple...Arianna Auber/Arianna Auber

Patio at La Condesa. Photo credit Paul Bardagjy

Lazarus Brewing in East Austin.Arianna Auber/Arianna Auber

The old building that houses Lichaâs Cantina has been around for more than 100 years. Licha's Cantina is a Mexican restaurant and bar on East Sixth Street in Austin, Texas. 09.04.2014 LAURA SKELDING/AMERICAN-STATESMANLaura Skelding/Austin American-Statesman

The Oasis, TX Brewing Co. next to the Oasis Restaurant on Lake Travis in Austin. A pint of the Bowsaw Pils on the deck overlooking the lake. Laura Skelding/Austin American-Statesman

Olive & June’s patio is one of the best places to enjoy good weather and a meal. This is the scallop crudo (front) and mozzarella and watermelon salad at Olive & June. 07.24.2014 LAURA SKELDING/AMERICAN-STATESMAN...Laura Skelding/Austin American-Statesman

Exterior dining area at Launderette Cafe in East Austin on Tuesday, May 26, 2015. Lukas Keapproth/AMERICAN-STATESMAN

Easy Tiger has plenty of indoor space, but its outdoor beer garden with ping-pong tables is one of its biggest allures.Lost in Austin/Contributed by Lost in Austin

Irene's has a large outdoor patio that Austinites can enjoy even in the heat of summer thanks to strategically placed fans.Lost in Austin/Contributed by Lost in Austin

Part of the deck at Mozart's Coffee Roasters in Austin. DALE ROE / AMERICAN-STATESMANHANDOUT

Perla's Seafood & Oyster Bar on South Congress Avenue in AustinAustin American-Statesman

Bluegrass Night at Radio Coffee & Beer on June 13, 2016. Peter Blackstock/American-StatesmanPETER BLACKSTOCK

The Hillside Farmacy, restaurant on 1209 E. 11th Street, Thursday, May 3, 2012.Ricardo B. Brazziell/AUSTIN AMERICAN-STATESMAN

Brewer's Table, an upmarket East Austin restaurant that places equal emphasis on food and beer at Brewer’s Table 4715 East Fifth St. RICARDO B. BRAZZIELL / AMERICAN-STATESMANRicardo Brazziell/Ricardo B. Brazziell

Jacoby's at 3235 E. Cesar Chavez St. (RICARDO B. BRAZZIELL / AMERICAN- STATESMAN)Ricardo Brazziell/AUSTIN AMERICAN-STATESMAN

Boiler Nine restaurant in the Seaholm Power plant location on Cesar Chavez in downtown Austin. This is the rooftop dining area. RALPH BARRERA/AMERICAN-STATESMANRalph Barrera/Austin American-Statesman

Lenoir Restaurant at 1807 South First St. The Lenoir Winegarden is an outdoor patio behind the restaurant that features drinks and a small menu. RALPH BARRERA/AMERICAN-STATESMANRalph Barrera/Austin American-Statesman

Mattie's at Green Pastures, recently renovated and renamed, features a majestic setting under the live oaks where peacocks room freely and a rustic farm-fresh American menu. The restaurant features a wrap-around...Ralph Barrera/Austin American-Statesman

Red's Porch. Austin American-Statesman

Grizzelda's Mexican restaurant, 105 Tillery Street, in Austin, Texas, on Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2017 (Rodolfo Gonzalez for Austin American-Statesman)Rodolfo Gonzalez/Rodolfo Gonzalez

Pitchers of beer sit waiting as The Wurst Band plays on Thursday night at Scholz Beer Garden. 5/13/04 Alex Jones/For American-Statesman

All-day Sour Duck Market in East Austin.Contributed by Richard Casteel/Contributed by Richard Casteel

Sometimes Island is visible in Lake Travis in this view from The Oasis on July 12, 2012. JAY JANNER / AMERICAN-STATESMANJay Janner

The upstairs patio at El Alma in Austin, Texas on October 19, 2012.Thao Nguyen/Austin American-Statesman

Odd Duck on South Lamar Boulevard. 08/09/18 Tom McCarthy Jr. for AMERICAN-STATESMANTom McCarthy Jr.

Le Politique, a French-style brasserie, cafe and patisserie. 04/18/18 Tom McCarthy Jr. for AMERICAN-STATESMANTom McCarthy Jr.

Whisler's on East Sixth Street. (Julia Robinson for for American-Statesman)Julia Robinson

The outdoor patio at Taverna. Photo by: Tammy Perez Tammy Perez

Live Oak Brewing's beer garden is shaded by a grove of oak trees, and it's already become a special spot for visitors to relax. Photo by Arianna Auber / AMERICAN-STATESMAN.Arianna Auber/Arianna Auber

In far South Austin, the Little Darlin' has an expansive outdoor area where locals can enjoy games of washers and horseshoes or simply talk and hang out.Arianna Auber/Arianna Auber

A large, outdoor beer garden is seen at The Brewtorium in Austin, Texas, on Wednesday, April 11, 2018. The Brewtorium is a cavernous German beer hall-inspired brewpub with a maximum capacity of 300 people. NICK...Nick Wagner/AMERICAN-STATESMAN

Bar 96 on Rainey Street on Wednesday, June 19, 2013. DEBORAH CANNON / AMERICAN-STATESMANDeborah Cannon/American-Statesman

Customers and a dog on the patio at the Crown & Anchor Pub in Austin.

June's All Day on Friday, November 18, 2016. The South Congress Avenue restaurant has outdoor seating. DEBORAH CANNON / AMERICAN-STATESMANDeborah Cannon

The two thousand square foot patio outside the taproom of Oskar Blues Brewery on Thursday, September 8, 2016. DEBORAH CANNON / AMERICAN STATESMANDeborah Cannon

Chad and Ashley Kimbell, along with their kids, from left, Hendrix, 4, and Vienna, 7, at Jo's Coffee on Sunday, January 22, 2017. The family, who live nearby, have been coming to the coffee shop along South Congress...Deborah Cannon

Patio dining at El Arroyo. Photo by Larry Murphy for AA-S ... 3/20/96.

Icenhauer's on Rainey Street on Wednesday, June 19, 2013. DEBORAH CANNON / AMERICAN-STATESMANDeborah Cannon/American-Statesman

Clive Bar in the Rainey Street district offers a solid selection of beer and spirits, and one of Austin's most relaxing patio spaces. In the back corner of the patio sits an old stone building, which houses Austin's...Emma Janzen/American-Statesman

Gourdough's, which started as a food trailer, opened a restaurant, called Gourdough's Public House. They serve extravagant donuts that have been turned into complete meals. 022813 xl gourdoughsLaura Skelding/Austin American-Statesman

Lucille on Rainey Street on Wednesday, June 19, 2013. DEBORAH CANNON / AMERICAN-STATESMANDeborah Cannon/American-Statesman

The outdoor patio of the Trace restaurant within the W hotel.Ralph Barrera/Austin American-Statesman

The Slow Burn, at Revelry Kitchen + Bar on East Sixth Street, is a mezcal variation on a margarita and features avocado for texture.Nathan Beels/Nathan Beels

A gently flowing fountain is the focal point of the lush courtyard of Tamale House East.Alberto Martinez

Customers endure the construction noise in front of the Cedar Door at 2nd Street and Brazos.An Chih Cheng/Austin American-Statesman

Patrons sit around picnic tables in the outdoor area during happy hour at Hole in the Wall.Brenda O'Brian/Austin American-Statesman

Exterior of Crow Bar, Austin,Texas. Photo by Dina Guidubaldi for the Austin American-Statesman.Austin American-Statesman

The back patio at The Barn, a new South Austin bar with an affection for curling, on January 13th, 2018. Erika Rich for American - StatesmanErika Rich

Exterior of The Grackle, bar Austin, Texas. Photo by Dina Guidubaldi for the Austin American-Statesman.Austin American-Statesman

Guero's offers an outdoor patio for live music.Ralph Barrera/Austin American-Statesman

Javelina on Rainey Street on Wednesday, June 19, 2013. DEBORAH CANNON / AMERICAN-STATESMANDeborah Cannon/American-Statesman

Parkside, a restaurant at 301 E. 6th Street. upstairs patio overlooking sixth streetKelly West/Austin American-Statesman

A deer mural adds to the natural setting of the patio dining at Maria's Taco Xpress

Sawyer & Co. is a restaurant on E. Cesar Chavez in Austin, serving diner style food with a Louisiana/Cajun twist on some dishes. The outdoor patio is decorated in a retro style. LAURA SKELDING/AMERICAN-STATESMANLaura Skelding/Austin American-Statesman

Mickie Spencer is part owner of Swan Dive and also the creative force behind the decor of this live music emporium and lounge. Spencer designed the lighting, the furniture and the interior of Swan Dive. She also...Laura Skelding

The back patio at Liberty Bar is a great place for relaxing with a local brew, and grabbing a bite at the East Side King trailer. Pictured: Austin Beerworks Black Thunder and Real Ale Lost Gold IPA.Emma Janzen/American-Statesman

From left, Justice Lloyd, Mikey Poirier, Miranda Wiedenfeld, Megan Spear, and Jessica Spear, hang out on the patio of The Volstead during the Strange Brew VII showcase. JAMES GREGG/AMERICAN-STATESMAN.

Baby Acapulco's, 1628 Barton Springs Road. A group of friends at dinner at Baby A's.

Green Mesquite Barbeque & More, 1400 Barton Springs Road, 479-0485. The WST Bluegrass Band plays on the Green Mesquite barbecue restaurant patio.

Polvo's, a Mexican restaurant at 2004 S. First St. in Austin. A view from the inside of the restaurant out toward the front patio.

Iron Cactus on Saturday, June 29, 2013. DEBORAH CANNON / AMERICAN-STATESMANDeborah Cannon/American-Statesman

Austin JavaMark Matson/Mark Matson for American-Statesm

Both the Real Ale Hefeweizen and Revolver Blood and Honey are common to find around town, and at bars with large outdoor areas like Craft Pride, they'll only hope to keep you refreshed during the scorching summer...HANDOUT/Arianna Auber

The patio area with stage at Scoot Inn in Austin, Tx., on Tuesday, April 16, 2013. DEBORAH CANNON / AMERICAN-STATESMANDeborah Cannon/American-Statesman

The Hangar at Fourth and Colorado streets in Austin.Austin American-Statesman

The outdoor seating area at St. Elmo Brewing on Thursday January 5, 2017. JAY JANNER / AMERICAN-STATESMANJay Janner/Jay Janner

Rainey Street cocktail bar Half Step. 01.25.2014 LAURA SKELDING/AMERICAN-STATESMANLaura Skelding/Austin American-Statesman

Key Bar at 617 W. Sixth St.Ricardo B. Brazziell/AP

Interior decorator Amber Lewis designed the look for Congress, Bar Congress and Second Bar + Kitchen, all on the street level of the Austonian in downtown Austin. The Second Street district is full of some of the...Austin American-Statesman

The third annual Bacon Takedown, a traveling amateur cooking competition that is held in Austin during SXSW each year, took place in 2012 at Shangri-La on East Sixth Street. Photos by Addie Broyles.Addie Broyles

Star Bar is one of Austin's best kept beer secrets. The bar staff know more about craft beer than many other people in town, but you won't be discriminated against should you order something light or unassuming...Emma Janzen/American-Statesman

The exterior of Emmer & Rye on Thursday, February 11, 2016. DEBORAH CANNON / AMERICAN-STATESMANDeborah Cannon/American-Statesman

Ski Shores on Lake Austin is a fun lunch and dinner spot offering a playscape for the kids and beers or cocktails for the parents.Matt McGinnis/Matt McGinnis

Foxy, a Chihuahua/ Sharpei rescue dog, stands in front of his owner DJ Roberts during a launch party for Embark's dog DNA testing service held at dog-friendly bar Yard Bar April 7. 04/07/16 Tom McCarthy Jr. for...Tom McCarthy Jr.

At El Chile: The patio. Aubrey Edwards for American-Statesman.

A group of current and former employees of Sprint Corporation dine and drink at Corner's outdoor patio bar, located on the ground floor of the JW Marriott Hotel at 2nd and Congress. (Tamir Kalifa for American-Statesman)Tamir Kalifa/Tamir Kalifa for American-States

Patrons dine on Fixe's patio which sits just below 5th St. in downtown Austin. (Tamir Kalifa for American-Statesman)Tamir Kalifa/Tamir Kalifa for American-States

Coffe orders from the truck in front East Austin's Blue Cat Cafe can be sipped on the patio or inside of the cat-themed restaurant with adoption services on-site. Tom McCarthy Jr. for AMERICAN-STATESMANTom McCarthy Jr.

Eddie Wilson, the owner of Threadgill's World Headquarters, reads up on Austin history on August 6, 2018, in Austin, Texas. ANA RAMIREZ / AMERICAN-STATESMANAna Ramirez/Austin American-Statesman

Neon signs, portraits, paintings of musicians and other items involving Austin history hang on the walls of Threadgill's World Headquarters on August 6, 2018, in Austin, Texas. ANA RAMIREZ / AMERICAN-STATESMANAna Ramirez/Austin American-Statesman

Sam Calliham, left, Anthony Daywood and Vivian Daywood order food from Kile Moore at Threadgill's World Headquarters on August 6, 2018, in Austin, Texas. ANA RAMIREZ / AMERICAN-STATESMANAna Ramirez/Austin American-Statesman

Eddie Wilson, the owner of Threadgill's World Headquarters, talks with a customer on August 6, 2018, in Austin, Texas. ANA RAMIREZ / AMERICAN-STATESMANAna Ramirez/Austin American-Statesman

Neon signs, portraits, paintings of musicians and other items involving Austin history hang on the walls of Threadgill's World Headquarters on August 6, 2018, in Austin, Texas. ANA RAMIREZ / AMERICAN-STATESMANAna Ramirez/Austin American-Statesman

Eddie Wilson, the owner of Threadgill's World Headquarters, smiles for a portrait on August 6, 2018, in Austin, Texas.Ana Ramirez/Austin American-Statesman

Photographs of Janis Joplin hang on the wall behind Ginny Agnew as she reads a newspaper before eating lunch at Threadgill's World Headquarters on August 6, 2018, in Austin, Texas. ANA RAMIREZ / AMERICAN-STATESMANAna Ramirez/Austin American-Statesman

Gabriel Maldonado, a server, takes a plate to a table at Threadgill's World Headquarters on August 6, 2018, in Austin, Texas. ANA RAMIREZ / AMERICAN-STATESMANAna Ramirez/Austin American-Statesman

Neon signs, portraits, paintings of musicians and other items involving Austin history hang on the walls of Threadgill's World Headquarters on August 6, 2018, in Austin, Texas. ANA RAMIREZ / AMERICAN-STATESMANAna Ramirez/Austin American-Statesman

Who says good food can’t come from a truck (or trailer!)? Austin’s dining scene offers a multitude of options for grabbing a bite to eat outside of a traditional restaurant experience. Click through to see which...Matthew Odam/American-Statesman

Dock and Roll Diner (Seafood) 1720 Barton Springs Rd.Matthew Odam/American-Statesman

Dee Dee (Thai) 2500 E. Sixth St.@jwillrockyou

East Side Kings (Asian-fusion) 1618 E. Sixth St.@fullandcontent

Mighty Cone (American) 1720 Barton Springs Rd.@twoguysonedish

Bananarchy (Dessert) 1720 Barton Springs Rd. and 603 W. Live Oak St.Amira Jansen/American-Statesman Staff

Garbo's (Seafood) 14735 Bratton Ln.Matthew Odam/American-Statesman

Gourdough’s Donuts (Dessert) 1503 S. First St. and 5000 Burnet Rd.Mike Sutter/Austin American-Statesman

Luke's Inside Out (Sandwiches) 1109 S. Lamar Blvd. Matthew Odam/AMERICAN-STATESMAN

Kebabalicious (Turkish) Location varies, storefront location 1311 E. Seventh St.Mike Sutter/Austin American-Statesman

Chi'lantro (Korean Mexican) 823 Congress Ave.CHI'LANTRO

Hey Cupcake! (Dessert) 1511 S. Congress Ave. and 1720 Barton Springs Rd.Kelly West/Austin American-Statesman

Tumble 22 (Southern) 600 W. Sixth St.Contributed by Ashlyn Allison

Paperboy (American) 203 E. 11th St. Matthew Odam/AMERICAN-STATESMAN

T-Loc’s (Mexican) 5000 Burnet Rd.Matthew Odam/MATTHEW ODAM

Veracruz All Natural (Mexican) 4208 Manchaca Rd. and 1704 E Cesar Chavez St.HANDOUT

The Goat Shoulder Barbacoa, on the menu at the modern Mexican restaurant, Suerte. Seen on Thursday, May 24, 2018, in Austin, TX. AMANDA VOISARD / AMERICAN-STATESMANAmanda Voisard/Austin American-Statesman

The Federale, a cocktail made with mellow corn whiskey, yaupon, cocchi torino, oloroso sherry, and yellow chartreuse is on the menu at the modern Mexican restaurant, Suerte. Seen on Thursday, May 24, 2018, in Austin...Amanda Voisard/Austin American-Statesman

The Beet Tostada, made with smashed avocado, peanut walnut yum yum sauce, and pickled onions, is on the menu at the modern Mexican restaurant, Suerte. Seen on Thursday, May 24, 2018, in Austin, TX. AMANDA VOISARD...Amanda Voisard/Austin American-Statesman

The Scallop Ceviche, at the modern Mexican restaurant Suerte. Seen on Thursday, May 24, 2018, in Austin, TX. AMANDA VOISARD / AMERICAN-STATESMANAmanda Voisard/Austin American-Statesman

The Don Dario, a cocktail made with blanco tequila, tamarindo, sarsaparilla, and lime, is on the menu at the modern Mexican restaurant, Suerte. Seen on Thursday, May 24, 2018, in Austin, TX. AMANDA VOISARD /...Amanda Voisard/Austin American-Statesman

The Snapper Tostada, made with coconut leche de tigre, chile mayo, avocado, pinenuts, pickled onions, is on the menu at the modern Mexican restaurant, Suerte. Seen on Thursday, May 24, 2018, in Austin, TX. AMANDA...Amanda Voisard/Austin American-Statesman

The Suadero Tacos, made with confit brisket, black magic oil, and avocado salsa cruda, are on the menu at the modern Mexican restaurant, Suerte. Seen on Thursday, May 24, 2018, in Austin, TX. AMANDA VOISARD /...Amanda Voisard/Austin American-Statesman

The Goat Shoulder Barbacoa, on the menu at the modern Mexican restaurant, Suerte. Seen on Thursday, May 24, 2018, in Austin, TX. AMANDA VOISARD / AMERICAN-STATESMANAmanda Voisard/Austin American-Statesman

The Green Chorizo Tlayuda, made with white bean refrito, quesillo, almond, and pumpkin seeds, is on the menu at the modern Mexican restaurant, Suerte. Seen on Thursday, May 24, 2018, in Austin, TX. AMANDA VOISARD...Amanda Voisard/Austin American-Statesman

Peches y Mangos, made with hoja santa green goddess, goat feta, and sesame seeds, is on the menu at the modern Mexican restaurant, Suerte. Seen on Thursday, May 24, 2018, in Austin, TX. AMANDA VOISARD / AMERICAN-STATESMANAmanda Voisard/Austin American-Statesman

If You Got Flan It, desert made with duck egg cashew custard, molases crumble, and apricot orange sorbet, is on the menu at the modern Mexican restaurant, Suerte. Seen on Thursday, May 24, 2018, in Austin, TX. ...Amanda Voisard/Austin American-Statesman

Suerte chefs, Fermin Nunez, left, and Sam Hellman-Mass, right, are seen at the modern Mexican restaurant on Thursday, May 24, 2018, in Austin, TX. AMANDA VOISARD / AMERICAN-STATESMANAmanda Voisard/Austin American-Statesman

Interiors of Suerte, seen on Thursday, May 24, 2018, in Austin, TX. AMANDA VOISARD / AMERICAN-STATESMANAmanda Voisard/Austin American-Statesman

92 YEARS OLD: Dirty Martin's Kum-Bak Hamburgers has been open since 1926. 2808 Guadalupe St, Austin, TX 78705Larry Kolvoord

84 YEARS OLD: The Hoffbrau steakhouse opened in 1934. 613 W 6th St, Austin, TX 78701Mike Sutter

80 YEARS OLD: Quality Seafood opened in 1938. 5621 Airport Blvd, Austin, TX 78751Robert Godwin

79 YEARS OLD: Hut’s Hamburgers opened in 1939. 807 W 6th St, Austin, TX 78703Mike Sutter

75 YEARS OLD: Cisco’s has changed ownership, but the restaurant dates back to 1943. 1511 E 6th St, Austin, TX 78702Ralph Barrera

72 YEARS OLD: Sandy’s Hamburgers has been an Austin institution since 1946. 603 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78704Larry Kolvoord

71 YEARS OLD: Hill’s Cafe has changed hands and suffered closures, but opened in 1947. 4700 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78745Mike Sutter

67 YEARS OLD: Nau’s Enfield Drug has just about remained unchanged since opening in 1951. 1115 W Lynn St, Austin, TX 78703Jay Janner

66 YEARS OLD: Matt’s El Rancho has changed locations since it opened in 1952. 2613 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704Laura Skelding

65 YEARS OLD: The Frisco Shop has changed locations since it opened in 1953. It was once part of the Night Hawk chain. 6801 Burnet Rd, Austin, TX 78757Ralph Barrera

64 YEARS OLD: El Patio has been serving Mexican food since 1954. 2938 Guadalupe St, Austin, TX 78705Deborah Cannon

56 YEARS OLD: Joe’s Bakery and Coffee Shop opened their doors in 1962. 2305 E 7th St, Austin, TX 78702Ralph Barrera

47 YEARS OLD: Top Notch Hamburgers has been an Austin institution since 1971. 7525 Burnet Rd, Austin, TX 78757

43 YEARS OLD: Fonda San Miguel has served interior Mexican cuisine to Austin since 1975. 2330 W N Loop Blvd, Austin, TX 78756

43 YEARS OLD: Jeffrey’s has been an Austin fine dining icon since 1975. 1204 W Lynn St, Austin, TX 78703

40 YEARS OLD: Though it has changed locations, The Omelettry has been serving Austin breakfast since 1978. 4631 Airport Blvd #131a, Austin, TX 78751Amber Novak

38 YEARS OLD: Austin has enjoyed Kerbey Lane queso since 1980. 3704 Kerbey Ln, Austin, TX 78731Kelly West

37 YEARS OLD: Yes, Kenneth Threadgill did open his gas station and beer joint in 1933, but Eddie Wilson opened it as a restaurant in 1981. 6416 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78752

36 YEARS OLD: Chez Nous has served traditional French fare since 1982. 510 Neches St, Austin, TX 78701Laura Skelding

31 YEARS OLD: Magnolia Cafe has opened late-night dining in Austin since 1987. 2304 Lake Austin Blvd Austin, TX 78703Kelly West

Look, grief is a process. We all mourn at our own pace. The downside to an active and competitive food scene is all the goodbyes you have to say. A recent Reddit thread asked “Which closed Austin restaurants do...Brian K. Diggs

The saga that is Fran’s/Dan’s. Fran’s Hamburgers was originally opened as Dan’s Hamburgers by the married Fran and Dan Juke. Following a divorce Dan’s became Fran’s and several separate Dan’s were opened in the...

The saga that is Fran’s/Dan’s. Fran’s Hamburgers was originally opened as Dan’s Hamburgers by the married Fran and Dan Juke. Following a divorce Dan’s became Fran’s and several separate Dan’s were opened in the...Ricardo Brazziell/AUSTIN AMERICAN-STATESMAN

Where are you going to go for a good dog if not South Lamar's Dog Almighty? Pictured here are co-owners Jonathan Matthews and Miles Stone.Brian K. Diggs

South Lamar's Dog Almighty offered dogs done every which way. Pictured are the Hyde Park Dog, the Classic and the Dot Com Dog.Brian K. Diggs

You’ll only find a Rudy’s Bar-B-Q where the North Lamar staple EZs used to be. The friendly diner failed to reopen after closing due to fire damage in 2016. You’ll always have those scenes from “Friday Night Lights...

You’ll only find a Rudy’s Bar-B-Q where the North Lamar staple EZs used to be. The friendly diner failed to reopen after closing due to fire damage in 2016. You’ll always have those scenes from “Friday Night Lights...Brian K. Diggs

There were potatoes on the pizza! But that wasn’t enough for you was it, Austin? House Pizzeria made food critic Matthew Odam’s list of “best pizza in Austin.” Turntable Eatery has since opened in its place.Austin American-Statesman

After nearly 30 years of that delicious-smelling corner, this one was hard to take. R.I.P. Ruby's BBQ.Julia Robinson

Longtime Austin eatery Castle Hill Cafe closed in 2015 after it was converted to Corazon at Castle Hill. The Southwestern food regularly made “best of” lists in the ’80s and ’90s.

Longtime Austin eatery Castle Hill Cafe closed in 2015 after it was converted to Corazon at Castle Hill. The Southwestern food regularly made “best of” lists in the ’80s and ’90s.Austin American-Statesman

The beautiful American plates of Paggi House were reportedly forfeited for a condo development in 2014. But at least one Reddit user remembers what was behind a good beet risotto. Austin American-Statesman

The beautiful American plates of Paggi House were reportedly forfeited for a condo development in 2014. But at least one Reddit user remembers what was behind a good beet risotto.Austin American-Statesman

You know that scene in Richard Linklater’s “Slacker”? That was reportedly shot at what used to be G-M Steakhouse, but you might now know it as the long, narrow dining room of Counter Cafe. Pictured here is former...Brian K. Diggs

You can now find Fresa’s second location where Freddie’s Place once was. The mushroom burger is gone, but the “patio haven” remains. Pictured here is former owner Fred Nelson.Jay Janner/Jay Janner/Austin American-State

Not so much a restaurant as it was “a food-counter stall at the Hana World Market on Parmer Lane,” Kin & Comfort’s owner hinted at a reopen after a 2016 closure, but here we wait still.Jay Janner/Jay Janner

Katz's Deli, which closed after 31 years was called "an Austin institution just like the Armadillo World Headquarters, Stevie Ray Vaughan and Clifford Antone. It will be missed." And the pickles were pretty good...Jay Janner/Austin American-Statesman

Katz's Deli, which closed after 31 years was called "an Austin institution just like the Armadillo World Headquarters, Stevie Ray Vaughan and Clifford Antone. It will be missed." And the pickles were pretty good...RODOLFO GONZALEZ/Austin American-Statesman

Hot Luckâs main event Al Fuego held at Wild Onion Ranch on May 26, 2018 in Austin, Texas - Photo Credit: Scott Moore/for American-StatesmanScott Moore

Chris Shephard and Aaron Franklin attend Hot Luckâs main event Al Fuego held at Wild Onion Ranch on May 26, 2018 in Austin, Texas - Photo Credit: Scott Moore/for American-StatesmanScott Moore

Hot Luckâs main event Al Fuego held at Wild Onion Ranch on May 26, 2018 in Austin, Texas - Photo Credit: Scott Moore/for American-StatesmanScott Moore

Night Court at Fair Market on night two of Hot Luck Food & Music Festival on May 25, 2018 in Austin, Texas - Photo Credit: Scott Moore/for American-StatesmanScott Moore

Night Court at Fair Market on night two of Hot Luck Food & Music Festival on M

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