[texboy]

The Tower of Americas renovation should really be a big boost for the structure. Most of the renovations will be on the inside. Landrys will be a much better tenant I think!


Tower Restaurant to close after 37 years

After 37 years of continuous operation, Tower of the Americas Restaurant will officially close on Monday, May 30.

This date marks the end of locally based Frontier Enterprises' contract with the city to operate the restaurant. The restaurant, which sits atop of the city's tallest landmark, first opened as part of HemisFair '68.

Last year, City Council voted to award the Tower Restaurant contract to Houston-based Landry's Restaurant. Landry's operates more than 280 full-service restaurants in the United States, including a Landry's Seafood House and a Joe's Crab Shack in San Antonio.

The restaurant will be closed for more than a year and will undergo $9 million worth of renovations. The new Tower Restaurant operated by Landry's is tentatively slated to reopen in late 2006.