The rumors are true: After 12 years of dishing out its signature smoked fare in the area, the Original Black’s Barbecue at 3110 Guadalupe St. in Austin is preparing to put that location on the back burner for good.
Why? Before fans get too fired up, there’s more to the story. Instead of extinguishing the pit entirely, the Lockhart-based chain announced that it plans to relocate to a new spot. Here’s what to know about the barbecue bastion’s new digs, and when the move could be set in motion.
According to a Friday video-post to social media, the eatery confirmed it’s takeover of Trudy’s — a beloved Tex-Mex spot nestled into a neighborhood at 409 W. 30th St. in Austin. The restaurant opened in 1977 and served Austinites for nearly half a century before ultimately shutting down in January last year…