Classic Dripping Springs Property Transitioning to Restaurant

Short Mama's Bistro, an upcoming restaurant set for 101 College Street, will soon begin a $1,000,000 remodel.

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According to recent public records, a classic Dripping Springs property is undergoing significant transformation.

Short Mama’s Bistro, an upcoming restaurant set for 101 College Street, will soon begin a $1,000,000 remodel of the “2736 SF 2-story residence into a restaurant/bar and addition of a 2386 SF kitchen and 1451 SF outdoor bar and dining porch,” public records state. Construction is expected to reach completion sometime in October.

What Now Austin reached out to owner Patrick Fox to inquire about the project and the bistro’s potential menu, but he was not immediately available for comment.

“Built by W.G. McKellar after he purchased property in 1899, the home retains it’s former resident’s nickname,” a brief history of the building states.  

“Short Mama” was Beulah Crumley Haydon.  She lived here until her death in 1989 at the age of 97.  The house was beautifully updated in the 1990’s and is on the city’s list of Historic Sites.  The name Short Mama’s remains as a tribute to Ms. Crumley Haydon and her contribution to the town of Dripping Springs. Today, Short Mama’s is a mix of history and modern amenities, just off Mercer Street. Office space and flex meeting space are available periodically. Please call for availability.”

No opening date has been announced. 

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Paul Soto is a freelance writer. He is a graduate of UT-Austin and Syracuse University's MFA in Creative Writing. He lives between the U.S. and Portugal, where he is working on his first book.
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