In the wake of owner Eddie Nimibutr's insensitive comments about last week's Sandy Hook tragedy, Austin's Thai Noodle House has closed. When he said that he didn't "gve a damn" about the 20 children that were killed, Nimibutr began receiving death threats.
A boycott campaign for the restaurant began on Facebook, and the restaurant is currently closed. It's unclear whether or not this will be a permanent move. Nimibutr, who said he was frightened by the death threats, offered an apology of sorts:
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[via Gawker]
