Second Bar + Kitchen

"Second Bar + Kitchen, a New American restaurant, closed its downtown Austin location in November 2020 after ten years. Its original location opened in 2010 by chef David Bull, who is also the regional vice president of food and beverage of parent company La Corsha. The company decided not to renew the restaurant’s lease last fall due to an undesirable lease. Its locations in the Domain Northside and the Austin airport remain open." - Nadia Chaudhury

"Downtown Austin restaurant Second Bar + Kitchen is closed permanently, according to its Instagram account. The post noted that parent company La Corsha Hospitality Group is letting 200 Congress Avenue lease expire, because they weren’t “able to successfully negotiate long-term lease renewal terms,” according to a rep." - Nadia Chaudhury

"The signature pizza at both locations of Second Bar + Kitchen is the Black & Bleu pie, topped with black truffles, blue cheese, pork belly pieces, and dates. For those who want to go even more decadent, there’s the option to add foie gras." - Nadia Chaudhury

"Second Bar + Kitchen remains an Austin institution because it knows how to offer something for everyone. With wine, this means several things. For the casual diner, there’s $8 wine on tap from Spain and New York’s Finger Lakes. For the expense account set, there’s rare Syrahs from Bedrock champagne. For wine nerds, there’s crunchy Alheit Cinsault from South Africa. And for everyone else, there is reasonably priced bubbles to pair with burgers or steak frites. Bottle selections here change frequently, so keep an eye out for the unknown. Most by the glass wines are $15 or less, and a daily happy hour from 4-6pm takes $2 off wine by the glass." - Tom Thornton

"Second Bar's large downtown patio is largely covered, and the surrounding high-rises guarantee it never is marred by the summer sun." - Nadia Chaudhury