Duett’s Texas Club, a popular dining and live music spot in Martindale, officially closed its doors on March 28. After almost six months, the business will reopen under new ownership.
What happened
Mike and Vanessa Lain Torres, the team behind the catering brand Gold Epicure, acquired Duett's Texas Club. The duo has worked in the hospitality and event industry for over a decade.
Mike Torres was the original chef at Duett's Texas Club and will continue the legacy and vision of founders Ryan and Katie Grametbaur, according to the business’s website.
“Mike and Vanessa have been our friends, coworkers, mentors and confidants since our early days at Martindale River Cafe,” said the Grametbaurs in a social media statement. “When timing worked out for Mike and Vanessa to reimagine the vision of duets, we felt that they truly understood what it took and what it means to continue on.”
The details
The new business model under the ownership of the Torres family will offer weekly Wednesday public meal service and private events, music, weddings and Gold Epicure's catering operations.
Antonio Bond, floral artist at Transplants Floral, will lead the business’s creative redesign. Guests can additionally expect the launch of Duett's Texas Club’s first culinary products for purchase, including steak sauce, dry rub and merchandise.
“Ryan and I are grateful beyond measure to pass this torch and see Duett's take on new life,” said the Grametbauer's social media post. “Though Duett's may not look the same in the new chapter, the beauty of this evolution is its continued passion and dedication to community.”
