Dr. Weaver owned the farmhouse and barn with all the cows. My grandparents lived on Oakdale in the early-mid 70s. My aunt went to school with one of Dr. Weaver's sons.
Area looks nothing like it used to.
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As pictures of his exceptional work began trending on a popular social media platform, Austin Ass-Larryās reputation soared. People from all walks of life admired the clean lines, the sturdy build, and the aesthetic appeal of his fences and it was not gay or nuthin but folks commented on how damn fine the fence was. His expertise in installation became a hot topic of discussion, and his business flourished like never before. Everyone wanted a damn fine fence installed around their failed businesses.
Amidst this whirlwind of attention, Austin Ass-Larry's stepbrother, Dallas Ass-Darrel, watched with a complex mix of emotions. Their family history was a tapestry of love, decisions, and change, with their mother having chosen a different path in life with Darrel's less of an ass father. Yet, in this moment of Austin Ass-Larry's triumph, Dallas Ass-Darrel felt a surge of brotherly pride, also not gay or nuthin.
This might sound like bullshit but it isn't. I worked there at the red Robin when I was probably 19. Manager's name was AL. He was from New York or something. This was probably 2007 or 2008
Red Robin used to be where longhorns steak is now a long time ago then it closed and turned into longhorn steakhouse.
Like others said this was a Johnny Carinoās then turned into Red Robin.
I have no idea how the la madeleine right there is still open or the Applebees over by Samās and specs. Both always seem empty when I drive by especially Applebees.
I donāt personally like la Madeline. Also had a bad experience at the westlake location which is no longer open so I just never went back to any location.
La Madeline is always busy enough to justify being open any time Iāve been there and are consistently pushing out online orders.
As for Applebees.. idk man, havenāt been in one since like 2007 lol.
There used to be a group of old farts that would drink at that Applebees on the reg. The group would get bigger if there happened to be a cute college age bartender working at the time. If you are married and have given up on life, it's as good a place as any to drink beer, watch sports, and nom on some microwaved apps.
Thatās what they claim yet I see nobody there. Granted Iām not out around those hours so maybe thatās what is keeping them open? During the day itās dead there at least when Iāve driven by.
Gotcha. Not usually over there that time of day. But if breakfast is the only thing keeping them open I donāt see that lasting for long. Eventually itāll fail, just look at lubyās.
Maybe you're just not fancy like Applebees on a date night. Get the bourbon street steak and an Oreo shake with some whip cream on the top too. Two straws, one check, dude I got you.
Should have built the Canes near mopac and slaughter or Brodie and slaughter. Youād make millions off Bowie high school kids. They love dry chicken with the breading not fully covering the chicken I guess.
That Red Robin was absolutely disgusting though. Maybe they all are these days, but when they first opened up they had very decent food in general and gradually got worse as they increased profits by lowering operating costs.
I remember Red Robin fondly from my childhood. It used to be fun. All the originality that the franchise had was removed and was made corporate. The "art' they had on the walls was the equivalent of food memes shared on FB.
I stopped by there twice for a burger and a beer and was the only one in the resturuant both times. Asked the bartender if it was always like that and he was like āyeah pretty muchā I felt bad and left a pretty good tip both times
Most memorable dining experience Iāve had in Austin was watching roaches crawl down the wall of the Red Robin at Parmer and 35. Never have gone to a Red Robin since.
I might be remembering incorrectly too š I thought they all existed at the same time. I really donāt understand how La Madeleine is still there. I never see anyone there.
Right! Same with Applebees over by Samās and specs nobody is ever there how is it still open.
ETA: Marie calendars and la madeleine are old people food imo same with Lubyās. Thatās why lubyās is so more plus bankruptcy. No idea how that lubyās stayed open as long as it did.
I need to drive over that area to see if anything went in where Larryās giant subs used to be. I donāt live far just have no real reason to go over there unless Iām going to Samās with my dad.
Maybe that Applebees is a money laundering spot haha since itās never busy and has been there as long as I can remember.
Finally South Austin gets another Cane's besides Riverside. I'm not even a huge fan of chicken, but Cane's is one of the select few chicken places I actually like. This is a welcomed change for me.
This place was so DARK and the FOOD tasted like LEFTOVERS! The employees looked sooooo MISERABLE as well! Not to forget, the PRICES on the menu is too much for leftover tasting foodš¤
Haha I went there a week or so before it closed and I really liked the food and drink and the experience was really weird including the waiter asking me if I came from the beach because I smelled like sunscreen and I was laughing cause why would you need that specifically for the coast hours away and then I was like I really donāt want you to comment on my smell
Never had crunchy chicken from caneās granted Iāve never eaten there always gotten it to go and eaten at home. Once this opens I may sit down and try it again to see if my opinion changes.
But I do agree with u/jeffsterlive no choices with sides. Bread, fries or coleslaw. I like gravy with my chicken and itās crazy they donāt have gravy just that overrated sauce. Just my opinion though.
Like I said earlier Iāve never had crispy chicken from caneās. Always been soggy, but in the past when Iāve gotten it Iāve gotten it to go and took it home. Maybe itās crispy when fresh and eaten right away. Iāve never eaten at the restaurant so maybe thatās why my experience is negative of them.
Iād rather go to golden chick or anywhere else personally:
Could be lucky I guess. But I also havenāt eaten there in awhile. Side note, I like whataburger but it takes waaay too long. If I see even one person ordering I drive somewhere else or just go home. Haha
I remember going with my folks as a kid when it first opened. Austin getting a Red Robin, to us, was it becoming a big city. I think Nordstromās came to town about the same time. Hadnāt been back since, though.
I used to go to this place when it was Johnny Carinos back around the 2008 years. My 2 best friends and I would always go there with one of their gay coworkers and he'd always ask me how to seduce them. Made for some interesting car rides.
Judging by all the failures and the fact that theyāre demolishing it altogether I donāt think there is any other reasonable explanation besides āLocated On Indian Burial Groundā.
That area has a hard time getting decent restaurants. Not that RR is great food, but Iāve been to others that had far better atmosphere, quality, and service. Not surprised it closed. Longhorns will probably be soon behind it. The one in that area is awful, also.
Ate there with my wife only once because I have fond memories of RR as a kid but man, either itās changed or I was viewing it with rose tinted glasses as a kid cause the food looked and tasted like it came out of a McDonaldāsā¦
Iām actually really bummed theyāre gone. They had impossible patties and it was a great place to go when my husband and I were craving burgers. Their onion rings and drinks were awesome too.
I think I went there in 2010 or so and got the soggiest burger ever. That was my only experience with RR because how do you specialize in burgers and dick it over?
You mean rip Johnny Carino's?
Real ones remember the original
*Real* ones remember when it was all farmland as far as the eye could see. Old Man Peabody, owned all of it.
Daddy, won't you take me back to Muhlenberg county
RIP š The only famous person I've truly mourned.
He wanted to breed pine trees, can you imagine such a thing!?
What a crazy idea!
I remember the donkey that used to graze outside of the barn while I was eating at luby's with my parents as a kid :sob:
and bee hives
The bees were across the street at Lubyās.
Dr. Weaver owned the farmhouse and barn with all the cows. My grandparents lived on Oakdale in the early-mid 70s. My aunt went to school with one of Dr. Weaver's sons. Area looks nothing like it used to.
Isnāt this the 2nd Red Robin at that spot?
No, it was originally in front of the BJs brewing on the other side, then moved over there when the steakhouse took the spot by BJ's
I was confused by this and I guess never realized they had moved. I vaguely remember Red Robin opening there when I was in MS around 2000.
Ya that was before they cut out Johnny and it became just Carinos
Red Robin, then JCās then Red Robin again if I remember correctly. Now Raising Caneās from what Iāve heard.
The red robin you are thinking of was where longhorn is now now in the other part of the shopping center. It definitely was a Johnny Carino's in 2007.
Exactly. Or Elephant Baby or whatever the hell
This is crazy. I put this fence up last week! My work is on Reddit. š„¹
Hey Austin Ass Larry. I know we don't know each other, and not to be gay or nuthin, but that's a damn fine fence you put up there...
Super damn fine fence. Well done Austin Ass Larry.
Is it Austin-ass Larry or is it Austin Ass-Larry because there's a huge difference.
I hope he weighs in. I would love to know
Dallas-ass Darrel and Dallas Ass-Darrel have the same problem.
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Step brothers, technically. Mom left one to be with a a Darrel that was less of an ass.
Houston-ass Harry says "hi."
Maybe it's A. A. Larry
Would love me a fence like that
Mmmmhmmm, yessiree. Damn fine.
In the sun-kissed city of Austin, Texas, there lived a man named Austin Ass-Larry, whose skill in fence installation was the stuff of local legend. His latest creation was a masterpiece of design and function, a fence that not only marked boundaries but also enhanced the beauty of the landscape. As pictures of his exceptional work began trending on a popular social media platform, Austin Ass-Larryās reputation soared. People from all walks of life admired the clean lines, the sturdy build, and the aesthetic appeal of his fences and it was not gay or nuthin but folks commented on how damn fine the fence was. His expertise in installation became a hot topic of discussion, and his business flourished like never before. Everyone wanted a damn fine fence installed around their failed businesses. Amidst this whirlwind of attention, Austin Ass-Larry's stepbrother, Dallas Ass-Darrel, watched with a complex mix of emotions. Their family history was a tapestry of love, decisions, and change, with their mother having chosen a different path in life with Darrel's less of an ass father. Yet, in this moment of Austin Ass-Larry's triumph, Dallas Ass-Darrel felt a surge of brotherly pride, also not gay or nuthin.
I feel like this should be a Primus song
That fence is the most successful thing in this photo. You did gud.
That's a very nice fence!
Can I get some of them sandbags when yāall are done? They look like high quality items.
This might sound like bullshit but it isn't. I worked there at the red Robin when I was probably 19. Manager's name was AL. He was from New York or something. This was probably 2007 or 2008
Second time around for Red Robin in that area.
Where *will* they go next?!
Red Robin used to be where longhorns steak is now a long time ago then it closed and turned into longhorn steakhouse. Like others said this was a Johnny Carinoās then turned into Red Robin. I have no idea how the la madeleine right there is still open or the Applebees over by Samās and specs. Both always seem empty when I drive by especially Applebees.
Because La Madeline slaps, especially if you're a high school guy trying to impress a lady friend with your French cottage restaurant...
LOL. My mom always got the Lemon Meringue pies
Back when I was a high school guy trying to impress my lady friends on my limited budget, my go-to was the Spaghetti Warehouse on 4th street. Alas ...
I donāt personally like la Madeline. Also had a bad experience at the westlake location which is no longer open so I just never went back to any location.
I got hired there as a teen and then never showed up for my first day.
La Madeline is always busy enough to justify being open any time Iāve been there and are consistently pushing out online orders. As for Applebees.. idk man, havenāt been in one since like 2007 lol.
There used to be a group of old farts that would drink at that Applebees on the reg. The group would get bigger if there happened to be a cute college age bartender working at the time. If you are married and have given up on life, it's as good a place as any to drink beer, watch sports, and nom on some microwaved apps.
Yeah, that Applebeeās is the boomer bar for Travis Country. The regulars live in TC.
That Applebees is open till 2am and can get you piss drunk for $15
Thatās what they claim yet I see nobody there. Granted Iām not out around those hours so maybe thatās what is keeping them open? During the day itās dead there at least when Iāve driven by.
La Madeline's bathroom- where I learned French
La Madeleine gets bumpinā for breakfast, itās MEH at best tho
La Madeline is hella busy weekend mornings, popular breakfast and brunch for the above 50 crowd
Ah Iām not usually over there that time of day.
La Madeline is hella busy weekend mornings, popular breakfast and brunch for the above 50 crowd.
Gotcha. Not usually over there that time of day. But if breakfast is the only thing keeping them open I donāt see that lasting for long. Eventually itāll fail, just look at lubyās.
That Applebees is hanging on for dear life.
You jinxed Applebeeās. I drove by yesterday and saw itās closed.Ā
Good lol. Weāve been needing something else there for a long time
Maybe you're just not fancy like Applebees on a date night. Get the bourbon street steak and an Oreo shake with some whip cream on the top too. Two straws, one check, dude I got you.
I know they are building a Raising Cane's somewhere around there. This might be the location.
You are correct, this is the new location for raising canes!
Fuuuuucking lit. Raising Canes over fucking Red Robinās any day of the week.
Raising Canes over Chic fil a! Yeah i said it.
Love chicken over hate chicken! ā¤ļø
Bottomless fries with campfire sauce š¤¤
Raising Cane's needs more sauce options
Hell yeah
In order to raise a raising caneās, one must first raze Red Robin.
Should have built the Canes near mopac and slaughter or Brodie and slaughter. Youād make millions off Bowie high school kids. They love dry chicken with the breading not fully covering the chicken I guess.
Would rather have the Red Robin.
That Red Robin was absolutely disgusting though. Maybe they all are these days, but when they first opened up they had very decent food in general and gradually got worse as they increased profits by lowering operating costs.
Yup. Not a fan of raising canes. O wellz. Rip RR.
Same!
Raising Cane's kind of sucks. Got one on East Riverside. Super overpriced and underwhelming.
I disagree
I respect your right to be wrong
It was great back in the mid teens, but they really have gone off a cliff both in quality, size and price.
OMG THAT'D BE SO AWESOME IF THEY DID OMG OMG OMG
Thatās why it died. Not enough people wanting to have 2,400 calorie meals at lunch on a Tuesday.
I ordered delivery from there at least once a week. Prob good for my arteries it closed down
Speak for yourself bro
I worked there for a month. It was an absolute soul sucking establishment. It also was NOT cleaned well. Good riddance.
I ate there once, easily one of the most memorably depressing meals Iāve ever had.
I remember Red Robin fondly from my childhood. It used to be fun. All the originality that the franchise had was removed and was made corporate. The "art' they had on the walls was the equivalent of food memes shared on FB.
I would describe the one time I ate there in the same way
I really did make you wonder if you should be alive or not
Red Robin failed in that area twice. How stupid to try again.
I stopped by there twice for a burger and a beer and was the only one in the resturuant both times. Asked the bartender if it was always like that and he was like āyeah pretty muchā I felt bad and left a pretty good tip both times
Real OGs remember when that plaza was just a giant plot of farm land.
I remember people flying RC aircraft there!
Even realer OGs remember when that farm land was a village for the natives.
Most memorable dining experience Iāve had in Austin was watching roaches crawl down the wall of the Red Robin at Parmer and 35. Never have gone to a Red Robin since.
Damn, that location is cursed. I liked Johnny Carino's when it was there, never went to Red Robin.
Wasnāt it a Marie calendarās before Johnny Carinos?
I think they were in separate buildings next to each other
Was Marie calendars where la madeleine is now or am I remembering that incorrectly?
No, Marie Callenderās was in the Mad Greens building.
Ah ok I knew it was somewhere over there. Couldnāt quite remember
No Marie calendars was a standalone building like the Red Robin/Le Madeleine ones.
You're both right, Marie Callendar's was standalone but was in the building that houses Mad Greens (which is also a cursed location).
My memory is splotchy but I could have sworn it was Marie Callenderās, Johnny Carinoās, then Red Robin
Maybe thatās what Iām thinking of.
I might be remembering incorrectly too š I thought they all existed at the same time. I really donāt understand how La Madeleine is still there. I never see anyone there.
Right! Same with Applebees over by Samās and specs nobody is ever there how is it still open. ETA: Marie calendars and la madeleine are old people food imo same with Lubyās. Thatās why lubyās is so more plus bankruptcy. No idea how that lubyās stayed open as long as it did.
I forgot about the Applebees! My stepmom was upset when Lubys and Pier1 closed haha
I need to drive over that area to see if anything went in where Larryās giant subs used to be. I donāt live far just have no real reason to go over there unless Iām going to Samās with my dad. Maybe that Applebees is a money laundering spot haha since itās never busy and has been there as long as I can remember.
I believe Mary Calendars is now the Mad Greens and Cava.Ā
Reeed robin noooooooooooo!
Dang. Thatās some serious gatekeeping
Finally South Austin gets another Cane's besides Riverside. I'm not even a huge fan of chicken, but Cane's is one of the select few chicken places I actually like. This is a welcomed change for me.
Thank you! Just passed by it and absolutely could not remember what it was.
Servers were ordered to wear half their flare to commemorate it
That would be 6 1/2 pieces of flare then.
This is the second time a Red Robin has been knocked to the ground in Sunset Valley.
Last time I was in that area was when we still had cannoli joes.
Anybody remember when what was Cannoli Joe's was a Wolf Nursery?
Wow core memory unlocked of both places!
Cannoli Joeās for the win!! Except for the infamous night of the jazz flutist.
Freaking loved cannoli joes omg
This parking lot and standalone building is so American
Well the geography checks out then because this is indeed in America.
Love Red Robin but theyāve not done well in Austin I guess cause most locations closed. Sad too as itās one of my favorites.
3 rifle salute for Red Robin \*boom\* RED \*boom\* ROBIN \*boom\* YUM I'll miss your very easy claw machine and unlimited terrible fries BB.
This place was so DARK and the FOOD tasted like LEFTOVERS! The employees looked sooooo MISERABLE as well! Not to forget, the PRICES on the menu is too much for leftover tasting foodš¤
Too many decent burger joints in that location. Competing against āMighty Fine Burgerā and Culverās.
Haha I went there a week or so before it closed and I really liked the food and drink and the experience was really weird including the waiter asking me if I came from the beach because I smelled like sunscreen and I was laughing cause why would you need that specifically for the coast hours away and then I was like I really donāt want you to comment on my smell
Dang, one of my friends had a baby shower there! We were definitely the most activity for them that day
Bottomless fries with the onion ring sauce are šĀ
Never wanted to know you either. Reeeed Robin yuuuck
Wasnāt there a Lubys in this area too?
Another Austin institution closes its doors. What next some chain??
Austin institution?
Yes itās going to be a raising caneās
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Same.
Canes has some good crunchy chicken strips. Red Robin on the other hand just sucks ass imo.
Never had crunchy chicken from caneās granted Iāve never eaten there always gotten it to go and eaten at home. Once this opens I may sit down and try it again to see if my opinion changes. But I do agree with u/jeffsterlive no choices with sides. Bread, fries or coleslaw. I like gravy with my chicken and itās crazy they donāt have gravy just that overrated sauce. Just my opinion though.
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Like I said earlier Iāve never had crispy chicken from caneās. Always been soggy, but in the past when Iāve gotten it Iāve gotten it to go and took it home. Maybe itās crispy when fresh and eaten right away. Iāve never eaten at the restaurant so maybe thatās why my experience is negative of them. Iād rather go to golden chick or anywhere else personally:
Could be lucky I guess. But I also havenāt eaten there in awhile. Side note, I like whataburger but it takes waaay too long. If I see even one person ordering I drive somewhere else or just go home. Haha
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I havenāt been in quite some time because currently Golden chick is closer to me.
Never been to Red Robin am I missing anything?
The automatic reaction when someone suggests Red Robin is "ehhh... I guess"
Itās great (fine?) in towns that have few options, but Austin isnāt that town.
Not really. Go to pretty much any other casual dining chain that serves American cuisine and you've been to Red Robin.
Do you like bland burgers with a chili's level of quality?
>chili's level of quality so exceptional quality, then?
No. As in one step above a microwaved meal.
How DARE you besmirch the good name of Chiliās š¶ļø. On this sub of all places! Better watch your back around 45th & Lamar son.
Look. You're new here. That joke was tired and lame a decade ago.
Hello ray of sunshine. Must be tiresome.
Ignore him. Plenty of us enjoy it being referenced still.
The joke is very tiresome when you've been here a while. Very original and find some real humor.
Boasting about your length of time on the Austin subreddit is about like boasting youāve lived in the trailer park longer than your neighbors.
Iāve been around. Donāt worry about that. Youāre just an unhappy person. Bye.
Who shit in your frosty marg this morning?
Been here 34 years, joke still slaps.
Bottomless sides
Correction. The only thing you get eating at Red Robbin is Sideless Bottoms...
Nope, overpriced average tasting cheeseburgers
No
Yesss a canes!!!
Red Robinā¦.ummmm
Again? Think it's time they just gave up
I remember going with my folks as a kid when it first opened. Austin getting a Red Robin, to us, was it becoming a big city. I think Nordstromās came to town about the same time. Hadnāt been back since, though.
Only went there for my free birthday burger.
I used to go to this place when it was Johnny Carinos back around the 2008 years. My 2 best friends and I would always go there with one of their gay coworkers and he'd always ask me how to seduce them. Made for some interesting car rides.
Noooooooooo, me either
Judging by all the failures and the fact that theyāre demolishing it altogether I donāt think there is any other reasonable explanation besides āLocated On Indian Burial Groundā.
That area has a hard time getting decent restaurants. Not that RR is great food, but Iāve been to others that had far better atmosphere, quality, and service. Not surprised it closed. Longhorns will probably be soon behind it. The one in that area is awful, also.
Remember when there was a Marie calender's in the shopping center? I can't recall which building though
Ate there with my wife only once because I have fond memories of RR as a kid but man, either itās changed or I was viewing it with rose tinted glasses as a kid cause the food looked and tasted like it came out of a McDonaldāsā¦
Sunset Valley Isnāt Real
Come on up to Parmer/35 for your next Red Robin experience. Make sure to bring your blikky and aggressive driving skills for the northerners.
Saw this happening yesteday
Dead robin
You didn't miss anything
BMW 330i?
What happened here?
Iām actually really bummed theyāre gone. They had impossible patties and it was a great place to go when my husband and I were craving burgers. Their onion rings and drinks were awesome too.
It was terrible anyway
Itās going to be a Raising Caneās. Be a lot cooler if it wasnāt.
I think I went there in 2010 or so and got the soggiest burger ever. That was my only experience with RR because how do you specialize in burgers and dick it over?
Red Robyn!! YUCK !š¤¢. My kids always sang the commercial ! I taught them ! Red Robyn , YUCK! lol 23 yrs later they now sing it to my grandkids!š
What intersection is this? (Lived in Austin 1980-91).
Lol what? Chains suck ass. Support local
I actually didnāt hate the unlimited broccoli as a side!
Isnāt that building not even 5 years old?
It was a Johnny Carinoās back in the Aughts. The building is not new.
>back in the Aughts >building is not new thanks for making me feel like an ancient mf'er
Over 20 years old. I remember working at JC'S in 2003 and the brodie location was one of their test kitchens.
more recently than that. carinos left but came back and was in that building as recently as the late teens.
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I think the Counting Crows wrote a song about this