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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

132 YEARS: Opening in 1886, Southside Market in Elgin is Texas' oldest barbecue joint. This 2007 image shows Ernest Bracewell, from left, Billy Bracewell and Bryan Bracewell â three generations who have run the...Jay Janner / American-Statesman/Austin American-Statesman

70-118 YEARS: The name 'Kreuz Market' has been in use since 1900 but it reopened in 1948 where Smitty's now stands. Kreuz moved to the north end of Lockhart in 1999. 619 N Colorado St, Lockhart, TX 78644Jay Janner / American-Statesman/Jay Janner

70-118 YEARS: Smitty's Market has its roots in the name 'Kreuz Market,' which has been in use since 1900. The current location opened in 1948 and became 'Smitty's' when Kreuz moved north in 1999. 208 S Commerce...Mike Sutter / American-Statesman/Austin American-Statesman

82 YEARS: Black's Barbecue in Lockhart opened in 1936. 215 North Main St. Lockhart, Texas 78644Austin American-Statesman

75 YEARS: Joe Sullivan and his son Matt working at the House Park pit. House Park Bar-B-Que has been open since 1943. 900 W 12th St, Austin, TX 78703John Kelso

69 YEARS: Louie Mueller Barbecue in Taylor opened in 1949. 206 W. Second Street, Taylor, TX 76574Laura Skelding / American-States

61 YEARS: Sam's Bar-B-Que has been open in East Austin since 1957. 2000 E 12th St, Austin, TX 78702Alberto Martinez / American-Stat/Austin American-Statesman

60 YEARS: City Market in Luling has been open since 1958. Joe Capello, the manager in 2004, says that hard hat he's wearing used to be white. The barbecue smoke over the years has turned it brown. 633 E Davis St...John Kelso / American-Statesman

54 YEARS: Cooper's Old Time Pit Bar-B-Que has been a Llano institution since 1964. 604 W Young St, Llano, TX 78643Brian K. Diggs / American-States

52 YEARS: Fuschak's Bar-B-Q opened in San Marcos in 1966. 1701 Interstate 35 South, San Marcos, TX 78666Fuschak's Pit Bar-B-Q

51 YEARS: The Salt Lick BBQ opened in 1967. Ignacio Grimaldo slathers sauce over barbecue in 2004. 18300 FM 1826 Driftwood, TX 78619Matt Rourke / American-Statesman

48 YEARS: Bert's Bar-B-Q has been open in several locations in Austin since 1970. 907 W 24th St, Austin, TX 78705Bert's Bar-B-Q

43 YEARS: The County Line on the Hiill has been open since 1975. 6500 Bee Caves Rd, Austin, TX 78746Mike Sutter / American-Statesman/Austin American-Statesman

40 YEARS: Iron Works BBQ has been open in downtown Austin since 1978. 100 Red River St, Austin, TX 78701Mike Sutter / American-Statesman

40 YEARS: Chisholm Trail Bar-B-Q has been open in Lockhart since 1978. 1323 S Colorado St, Lockhart, TX 78644Chisholm Trail Bar-B-Q

30 YEARS: Green Mesquite BBQ has been open on Barton Springs Road since 1988. 1400 Barton Springs Road, Austin, TX, 78704Annie Ray / For American-Statesm

24 YEARS: Though the original Rudy's opened in Leon Springs in 1989, the first one opened in Austin in 1994. 11570 Research Blvd, Austin, TX 78759Rudy's Country Store and Bar-B-Q

24 YEARS: Davis Grocery & Bar-B-Q has been open in Taylor since 1994. Owner James Davis is seen outside his business in 2005. 400 S Robinson St, Taylor, TX 76574Brian K. Diggs / American-States

22 YEARS: Though barbecue legend C.B. Stubblefield had other Stubb's restaurants in Lubbock and Austin over the years, this one did not open until 1996, a year after his death. 801 Red River St, Austin, TX 78701Tina Phan / American-Statesman

20 YEARS: Meyer's Elgin Smokehouse BBQ opened in Elgin in 1998, though Meyer's has been in the sausage-making busines since 1949. 188 US-290, Elgin, TX 78621Sung Park / American-Statesman

19 YEARS: Opie's Barbecue in Spicewood doesn't hit 20 until next year ... but it's close. 9504 TX-71, Spicewood, TX 78669Rachel Rice/Lake Travis View

2nd Annual Austin Chicken Wing Festival held at Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts on May 20, 2018 in Austin, Texas - Photo Credit: Scott Moore/for American-StatesmanScott Moore

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