What happened to Trudys Austin?
Tex-Mex chain Trudy’s goes up to auction After filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in January, all the assets of Tex-Mex chain Trudy’s will go up for court-ordered auction on July 10. The sale includes the three open locations of Trudy’s, which opened in 1977, as well as sibling restaurant South Congress Cafe.
Why did Trudy’s Dripping Springs Close?
It closed in 2019. Most of the Trudy’s locations were purchased out of bankruptcy over the summer by private equity firm Hargett Hunter. But one that closed in 2019, in far Southwest Austin near Dripping Springs, was not part of the deal. Now it has been purchased by a co-owner of acclaimed sushi restaurant Uchi.
Who owns Trudy’s?
Hargett Hunter Capital Management
Private equity firm Hargett Hunter Capital Management, based in Raleigh, N. C., won an auction to buy the chain, with a bid of $6.5 million, according to court filings. Trudy’s Texas Star filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in January.
Who bought Trudys Dripping Springs?
Hargett Hunter
Uchi co-owner Daryl Kunik buys former location of Tex-Mex chain Trudy’s for $4.1M. The Trudy’s location in far Southwest Austin near Dripping Springs in 2015. It closed in 2019. Most of the Trudy’s locations were purchased out of bankruptcy over the summer by private equity firm Hargett Hunter.
Who owns Trudy’s Tex Mex?
Private equity firm Hargett Hunter Capital Management, based in Raleigh, N. C., won an auction to buy the chain, with a bid of $6.5 million, according to court filings.
Is Uchi a Michelin star?
A World Michelin star. UCHI is probably one of my top 10 restaurants in the world. UCHI can easily be placed in the MICHELIN constellation of worldwide stars.
Does Houston have Michelin star?
There are plenty of star-deserving restaurants in Houston, but you won’t find a Michelin star here because Michelin hasn’t published a Houston or Texas guide.
Does Texas have any Michelin stars?
“Unfortunately, we do not offer a Michelin Guide to Texas at this time, but please be assured we are always considering new markets for future guides,” a Michelin representative said in an email.
Can you get a Michelin star in Texas?
As Eater New York critic Ryan Sutton notes, Michelin only awards stars to restaurants in cities where it publishes a guide, and Texas has never been on that list.