My last meal at Dot's

[Mesohorny]

I got there at 11:15 today, the line was out the door, down to the end of the mall, and into the parking lot. waited exactly 60 minutes before I got inside the front door. everyone was chatting and (sadly) enjoying the wait for our last meals.

my picks:

catfish w/ tartar sauce (she was already out of fried chicken; the beef tips & rice and the meatloaf were tempting but you gotta have one or the other)

collard greens

blackeye peas

both a homemade roll and a cornbread muffin

ended with her unbelieveable peach cobbler (I got the next-to-last helping; she was already out of that great sweet potato pie)

a fine repast.

tomorrow lunch is her last day. man, that place is gonna be missed.


**Mod: I know this isn't the forum for food stuff, but it's Dot's, a soon-to-be late great Austin institution.

 

[CrazyFoo']

They were a little expensive (worth it IMO), but never seemed to hurt for business. I'd imagine high prices with a willing buyer would spell success.

I wonder why it failed.

 

[Mesohorny]

her business was fine. she was just tired and ready to retire (I think Dot is 70). folks were hoping that one of her kids or gr-kids would take over, but apparently not. too bad.

 

[Slomo Play]

Ate there Wed. and Thurs. but was shutout on the chicken and dressing which is one of the greatest comfort foods I've ever had. I use to eat there a lot more in my youth, but as I got older I could actually feel myself gaining weight as i ate my meal.

 

[TXSNOS]

hard to find cookin like that these days