Chili's at 45th and Lamar
| Chili's at 45th and Lamar | |
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| Restaurant information | |
| Established | September 1999 |
| Street address | 4420 N Lamar Blvd |
| City | Austin |
| State | Texas |
| Country | United States |
| Coordinates | 30°18′48″N 97°44′18″W / 30.3133°N 97.7383°W |
The Chili's at 45th and Lamar is a Chili's restaurant located in Austin, Texas that has been the subject of internet memes[1][2][3] promulgated chiefly through the /r/Austin subreddit since at least 2011.[4] On April 5, 2024, mayor Kirk Watson officially declared April 5, 2024 as Chili's at 45th & Lamar Day.[5][6][7][8]
History
[edit]Chili's at 45th and Lamar opened in September 1999[2][9] at 4420 North Lamar Blvd. From October 1985 to at least 1994, the site contained a Goodwill concept store.[10][11][12]
In popular culture
[edit]On February 20, 2023, Austin punk band Trunk released a song titled "Chili's 45th and Lamar".[13][14]
References
[edit]- ^ O'Connell, Chris (January 17, 2023). "Why is the Chili's at 45th and North Lamar famous online?". San Antonio Express-News.
- ^ a b Bradshaw, Kelsey (March 6, 2023). "Chili's forever: How a chain restaurant became Austin's favorite spot". Austin American-Statesman.
- ^ Reese, Ginny (January 17, 2023). "See Why This Texas Chili's Is Infamous Among Residents And Visitors". iHeartRadio.
- ^ Falcon, Russell (December 10, 2022). "Is Austin's best restaurant really the Chili's on 45th and Lamar?". KXAN-TV.
- ^ Falcon, Russell (April 6, 2024). "Austin mayor names April 5 'Chili's at 45th and Lamar Day'". KXAN-TV.
- ^ Castro, Johann; Eubank, Britny (April 5, 2024). "Austin's Chili's at 45th and Lamar Day Is Real and Official". KVUE.
- ^ Chaudhury, Nadia (April 10, 2024). "Austin mayor declares April 5 'Chili's at 45th and Lamar Day'". Eater.
- ^ "Austin Mayor Gives Chili's at 45th and Lamar Its Own Special Day". Austin Monthly. April 8, 2024.
- ^ "Now Hiring". Austin American-Statesman. September 12, 1999. p. 79 – via newspapers.com.
- ^ "Goodwill puts fund raising on book store shelves". Austin American-Statesman. November 7, 1985. p. 9 – via newspapers.com.
- ^ "Grand Opening Announcement". Austin American-Statesman. October 4, 1985. p. 24 – via newspapers.com.
- ^ Fort, Marc (July 21, 1994). "Once more for the (vinyl) record". Austin American-Statesman. p. 17 – via newspapers.com.
- ^ O'Connell, Chris (February 21, 2023). "Austin band Trunk drops song to beloved Chili's at 45th and Lamar". San Antonio Express-News.
- ^ Anderson, Jack (February 20, 2023). "Trunk: "Chili's 45th and Lamar" [PREMIERE]". KUTX.
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