No Austin restaurants make James Beard Awards finalist list, despite several being named semifinalists

The foundation announced its finalists on Tuesday, omitting all nine of the Austin-based semifinalists, which were announced back in January.

https://www.kxan.com/news/local/austin/no-austinites-make-james-beard-awards-finalist-list-despite-several-being-named-semifinalists/

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East Austin staple Hoover's Cooking to close in May; restaurateur retiring after 50+ years

Hoover's Cooking, which specializes in Texas comfort food, including Southern and Tex-Mex cuisines, announced on Thursday that its namesake, Hoover Alexander, is retiring and closing the restaurant.

https://www.kxan.com/entertainment-news/central-texas-food/east-austin-staple-hoovers-cooking-to-close-in-may-restauranteur-retiring-after-50-years/

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Matt's El Rancho launches wait list system for customers

An iconic Tex-Mex restaurant off South Lamar Boulevard is making it easier for customers to be seated.

https://www.kxan.com/entertainment-news/central-texas-food/matts-el-rancho-launches-wait-list-system-for-customers/

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