The Allandale Reporter

Genie Car Wash Changing Hands

 According to a story in today's Austin American-Statesman, Genie Car Wash on Burnet Rd will soon become H2O Hand Car Wash and Detail. The article, "Genie Car Wash's disappearing act coming soon
H2O Hand Car Wash buying 3 Austin sites for $9.2 million," by Sara Higgins says the new ownership plans to remodel the sites and retain its workers. It's not certain yet whether the giant neon Genie Car Wash Signs will go. The photo on the left was taken by Charles Randow in 2006.

Junior League Store Closing

According to an article in the Austin American-Statesman, "Junior League of Austin closing Burnet Road resale store," by Andrea Ball, the store will be closing at the end of May. They don't have enough volunteers to staff it.

H-E-B RESPONDS - EXPANSION A POSSIBILITY

Leslie Lockett, Director of Public Affairs for the regional H-E-B office returned my call Friday afternoon after two attempts to contact her earlier in the week. She said H-E-B is exploring their options with regard to expanding the Allandale store but no decision has been made. "H-E-B will make a formal announcement when a
decision has been made." As for now, they are only in the exploration stage. She did confirm there is a serious interest in it but there are a number of considerations. It takes awhile to get the design work done and determine the project costs. Like everyone else they are cautious about taking on any construction with the current state of the economy. H-E-B will also have to work through an agreement with the landlord to move forward on an expansion.

Burger Stands

Hil-Bert's Burgers closed on Lamar south of 35th back in September after 35 years to make way for a P. Terry's Burgers. Some may think that's bold of the new kid in town. Hil-Berts has a good reputation. Hil-Berts is not going away though. They will be opening on Burnet Rd soon. The P. Terry's on Lamar will be the second location for the company. They have a small burger stand on Lamar just north of Barton Springs Rd. In case you can't wait for Hil-Bert's to open in the neighborhood or are wondering what you've been missing, the restaurant has a couple of other locations, one on W 35th and the other on Cameron Rd.  They will be opening at 7211 Burnet Rd in the former Taco Bell building. According to an article on austin360.com, the owner, Hilbert Maldanado is excited about the move. With Top Notch far away we will be a burger-rich neighborhood. 

HEB at Allandale Village Expanding?

HEB at Allandale Village is expanding. At least that is according to big hot pink and green signs in the window of Kids n Kats that say: "Due to HEB's expansion plans we're moving Jan 31".  There is also a big moving sale sign hanging along the parking area in front of the Kids n Kats store.  Looks like the expansion is going absorb the Jackson Hewitt space as well. On Tuesday a crane was moving the Jackson Hewitt sign from its current spot next to Kids n Kats to the vacant space next to Supercuts.  Kids n Kats is not leaving the center though. It is apparently relocating to the vacant spot to the right of Supercuts. This is according to a sign in the window stating it is their new spot in the center. The HEB store is not commenting about the expansion. They refer inquiries to their public affairs department at their regional office. To date, the office has not returned our call. Looks like work on the expansion will be getting underway soon. 

Sports Themed Restaurant going in at Anderson Village

Today's Austin American-Statesman has an article about the new restaurant under construction in Anderson Village. The article, "Sports restaurant heads to Anderson Lane," by M.B. Taboada, says the restaurant will be called Cover 3: Dining Spirits and Sports. Plans are for it to open in mid-October. The article also includes information about future plans for the Village Shopping Center. You can read it here.

Frisco's is Open

Frisco's opened its doors for business at it's new location on Wednesday. Here are a couple of photos of the new place. I went by for breakfast yesterday and they have done a great job with the interior. The opening was reported in yesterday's Austin American-Statesman. They also put together a video that you can see here. Of course, the best way to experience the new place is to go there. It's on Burnet Rd at the location formerly occupied by Curra's. Enjoy!

Making way for Walgreens

The corner of Burnet and Koenig, June 1, 2008.

Frisco's Transition

Kay Newell

I was going down Burnet the other day and saw The Frisco sign coming down and part of the site bulldozed. 




Today I saw the bulldozer taking The Frisco down - you can still see the front door and asparagus ferns. 

I headed down Burnet to their new location and our favorite sign is back up!  Now I am just waiting for them to fire up that grill so I can have a Frisco burger and cole slaw - that will still be on the menu won't it???

Hang Town Grill Opening in Allandale Village

Tom Linehan

In July, Allandale residents will have a new dining option close by in Allandale Village. Hang Town Grill, currently with another location in Westlake, will be opening up where Dry Dock was. Hang Town has been in operation since 1996 in the Westlake Shopping Village along Capitol of Texas Highway. The restaurant is a family-oriented diner with char-grilled burgers, chicken sandwiches, gourmet pizzas, and fresh tossed salads. In my correspondence with April Ferguson Smith, Director of Marketing and Communications, Hang Town is particularly excited about its gourmet pizza offering. They are expanding their menu at this location to include small, medium and large pizzas. Hours of operation will be Sun - Thurs 11am - 9pm and Fri - Sat 11am - 10pm.