Eleventh Hour

Thanks Mark Menjivar. Rumors of Earl Abel's death have apparently been greatly exaggerated. Turns out the restaurant was sold in the eleventh hour to local retailers Roger Arias and Gene Larsen: From last night's Express-News (about the same time I was blogging about it):

Earl Abel's, the landmark coffee shop that locals have cherished since 1933, will continue operating at its current location under new ownership after today, which was slated to be the restaurant's last day.

      

Jerry Abel, the namesake's son and current owner, said Tuesday that he has made a deal to sell the diner's concept, including the name, recipes and fixtures.

      

[Restaurant staffers] reported that once the restaurant reopens, it would remain at the current location for a few months before moving north to a spot on Austin Highway…"

Comments

[john]

And to think - you went and subjected yourself to their mediocre fare for nothing ;)

[randy buist]

Perhaps subjecting yourself to the place made someone realize it was worth the money and effort to re-create/save it. Occasionally good finds its way into the American empire. :)