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Generations of Austinites have come to Top Notch for greasy burgers, onion rings, and homemade fried chicken. New proprietors Kelly Chappell and Phillip Santa Cruz have updated the menu with fried okra and green beans, but otherwise Top Notch is a local fast food restaurant still frozen in time – and that’s why we love it. – Rachel Feit
This article appears in June 14 • 2013.
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