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Monday, January 30, 2012
Horne & Dekker on Henderson Avenue is closed
Even despite its popular Sunday brunch.
Horne & Dekker brunch
DALLAS — Horne & Dekker, the Henderson Avenue restaurant opened in mid-2010 by partners Shawn Horne and Flynn Dekker, closed on Monday. According to a source connected with the restaurant, the staff was informed on Monday night.
The duo shared lots of collective experience: Dekker worked for Fogo de Chao and Horne brought with him a batch of recipes from Kitchen 1924, his most previous restaurant in Lakewood.
Rumors about an impending closure had circulated for a couple of months. Although Horne's name was still on the marquee, he was already gone by the beginning of 2011. He recently announced that he'd be opening Monty's Cafe in Fort Worth with former Flynn & Dekker chef Corey Smith.
A staffer at nearby Fish City Grill observed that Horne & Dekker's famed brunch was always popular but that weeknights were quiet.
That little plaza where Horne & Dekker resided is pretty hit-and-miss, and the H&D space has been hardest hit, with two other restaurants having come and gone before H&D came along: Pulcinella pizza, then Urbino Pizza e Pasta. Natsumi closed its branch next-door a year ago.
Dekker was unavailable for comment.
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fdekker1, anonymous:
I don't know how you do it Teresa, but you always seem to be ahead of the crowd. I'm sorry I didn't call you back, but I wanted to make sure I spoke with everyone on my team before the news spread. If anyone needs a great cook, prep person, dishwasher, server, bartender or busboy - please email me at dekker@horneanddekker.com.
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Teresa Gubbins, staff:
Flynn, thanks for your comment, very sorry that the restaurant has closed.
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BornToRhone, anonymous:
I was out of town this weekend, but usually stopped in every weekend. We are going to miss them terribly.
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EllenZ, anonymous:
I hate to hear this! I loved their fried chicken, and PB&J chocolate cups for dessert!
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bullydot, anonymous:
I don't know why anyone is messing around with Henderson. As the great Yogi Berra once said, nobody goes there anymore, it's too crowded.
Why can't we get some more restaurants and pubs like Goodfriend over in the Casa Linda/Casa View/Little Forest Hills area? GF is packing them in everynight. I'd say a place like H&D would thrive in this environment where the neighbors are starved for anything that's not fast food!
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jasonbecker71, anonymous:
The owner is a great guy. Really enjoyed Horne & Dekker! Sorry to hear this. JB
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me9822, anonymous:
Surprised the place was still open. Overpriced diner. The staff turnover was a bad sign and the place change drastically when Horne left and most of the good staff soon followed. Karma sux Flynn.
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nicolehuneycutt, anonymous:
I love this place. This makes me sad!
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jlee579, anonymous:
As if my day didn't suck enough I have to read this? Great food, great service, though too loud to relax much but always a good spot to hit once a month as the menu changed. A real bummer. Open something in a better neighborhood that has actual paved streets!
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Sarah Blaskovich, staff:
jlee, for what it's worth, sorry about your sucky day.
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