Thursday, November 1, 2007
Original Dallas Chili’s bites the big one
... and we don't mean a Big Mouth Burger.
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As part of a bigger picture redevelopment occurring along Greenville in the Meadow and Manderville neighborhood, the first-ever Chili's restaurant has closed.
Since this veteran eatery is right around the corner from Pegasus News World Headquarters - and since this reporter ate there once every couple of weeks - the news strikes a somewhat personal blow. (And if you think we'll be taking this as a sign to eat more healthy by eliminating saturated fats from our diet... dream on.)
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Scott Doyle Verified
But...why? ='(
Didn't need to hear this today, dammit!
9 months, 3 weeks ago ( Link to this comment | Suggest removal )
Erin Rice Staff
I know it's a chain restaurant and all, but this hits home. My parents used to tell me stories about their early dates at this Chili's. I know they'll be mildly upset. I suppose the newer Chili's two minutes from their house in Keller will help soften the blow. Or the one 12 minutes away in Roanoke. Or the two 13-18 minutes away in North Richland Hills. Or the two that are 15-20 minutes away in Grapevine... damn there are a lot of Chili's restaurants around.
9 months, 3 weeks ago ( Link to this comment | Suggest removal )
Mike Orren Staff
Yes, there are. 49 to be exact.
9 months, 3 weeks ago ( Link to this comment | Suggest removal )
Scott Doyle Verified
Only 48 now. =(
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Stephanie Hindall Verified
Oh no! I'm just around the corner, too and would enjoy the yummy southwestern-type salad (a mere 2,800 calories!) a few times a month. sigh Are they tearing the building down?
9 months, 3 weeks ago ( Link to this comment | Suggest removal )
John Hogan Verified
In an effort to comfort those who may take this opportunity to sink into depression over the loss of a true, Dallas landmark I will interject the fact that the original restaurant, that once had twenty-something Baby-Boomers lined up, out the door and into the parking lot, was demolished to make room for the widening of Greenville Avenue many years ago. It was replaced with a similar building set further back on the same property.
So to those in mourning over the loss of the original Chili's I say, take heart, it is not your old friend that has passed away…you missed that funeral entirely.
9 months, 3 weeks ago ( Link to this comment | Suggest removal )
Kevin Kunreuther Verified
WHY? WHY? Always Dallas tearing down their landmarks. Not enough they shuttered the Hard Rock Cafe for a House of Snooze - Chili's No 1 is gone (even if it is a rebuilt one). No Big Boy's, No Prince Of Hamburgers. What's next? SNuffer's? The Grenada?
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