Originally Posted by JoeWoodstock

The Thompson/tommie are doing the same thing that the Hyatt Centric Austin did at the beginning of 2024 -- shuttering the chef-owned and run restaurants to open eateries owned and run by the hotels, themselves. (This allows them to give guests points for dining/drink spend, which hadn't been possible when chef-owned.)

https://austin.eater.com/2024/7/8/24...ey-royale-room

As a local, I often enjoyed the happy hour at the Diner Bar, with great prices on oysters and martinis; we'll have to see what the new offerings are.

--woodstock