HOUSTON, Texas — Relative to all the trauma of 2020, restaurants had it somewhat easier in 2021. While they didn’t have to face any shutdowns – at least in Texas – this year still had plenty of challenges.
Rising prices for ingredients and other essentials, a devastating winter storm, an extremely tight labor market, and, most recently, the omicron surge all presented challenges to operators and employees alike. Many places found a way to persevere, but some reached the end of the road.
With that in mind, let’s look back at some of the shuttered bars and restaurants we’ll miss the most.
