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Pinkerton's taking over 59 Diner including $3m renovation

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout' started by heypartner, Apr 22, 2024.

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  1. ROCKSS

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    My personal hole in the wall restaurant is Captain Toms on 1960, best fried shrimp and gumbo in the city. I have been going there for 25 years and it hasn't changed except for a few outside improvements.............its GOOD and CHEAP

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    I haven't been but down the street from work and will try it. I actually loved the 59 diner, sad it closed.

    My fav BBQ spot is Pit Room, in a pinch Pappas (yeah I know), but I live in midtown and it's all about convenience...

    For food truck $1 tacos I go to Tacos Laguna, so good and cash only...
     
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    Love that place. Cheapest fresh shucked oysters anywhere. I dont mind sitting next to a stranger and chit chatting it up a little bit but damn do I wish that place was bigger for a little bit more elbow room.
     
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  4. The Captain

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    H-Town culture right there.
     
    #44 The Captain, Jan 31, 2026
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  5. Rocket River

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    Are there any 59 Diners left in Houston?

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  6. The Captain

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    I would hope that there were far more than 59 diners left in Houston or all of the restaurants would close.
     
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    No, they are all gone.
     
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  8. Buck Turgidson

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    Can't even find a Pig Stand iirc
     
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  9. DaDakota

    DaDakota Arrest all Pedophiles
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    Pinkertons is ok, but it isn't on the same level as Lockhart BBQ or Austin BBQ.

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  10. Buck Turgidson

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    You say that like "Lockhart BBQ" and "Austin BBQ" are singular things
     
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