86'd! Sandra Bullock Shuts Down Texas Restaurant Close To Her Heart
Oct. 28 2015, Published 7:15 a.m. ET
RadarOnline.com can exclusively reveal that Sandra Bullock has decided to close Bess Bistro, her restaurant in Austin, Texas.
Sandra Bullock’s Bess Bistro’s Closing Night
Sandra Bullock recently had a major makeover, but it turns out her new appearance isn't the only big change in her life. RadarOnline.com can exclusively reveal that the actress has decided to close Bess Bistro, her restaurant in Austin, Texas.
Sandra Bullock’s Bess Bistro’s Closing Night
The star is upset that she's had to layoff the restaurant's 20-person staff, and the restaurant has already been dismantled and packed up.
Sandra Bullock’s Bess Bistro’s Closing Night
Bullock sunk a lot of money into the eatery and bar that isn't far from her Austin home, but it failed to turn into a moneymaker. Nine years after she opened the place, she recently decided it was time to close its doors for good.
Sandra Bullock’s Bess Bistro’s Closing Night
The kind-hearted Bullock is hoping to get her jobless staff back to work or help them find new gigs.
Sandra Bullock’s Bess Bistro’s Closing Night
"Bess just failed to bring in the foot traffic," a source at the restaurant told RadarOnline.com.
Sandra Bullock’s Bess Bistro’s Closing Night
"Even though it's in the heart of Austin's nightlife, the numbers weren't adding up and it just made no sense to keep it going," said the source. "It was losing money. Sandra's dream turned into a nightmare."
Sandra Bullock’s Bess Bistro’s Closing Night
The source at the restaurant told RadarOnline.com that the 51-year-old star might turn Bess into a lounge bar serving tapas food.
Sandra Bullock’s Bess Bistro’s Closing Night
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"When she made the decision to close it, she was very upset. She tried changing the menu from French Bistro to French with a Southern American flare but it didn't work."
Sandra Bullock’s Bess Bistro’s Closing Night
"Sandra is devastated that the restaurant failed to be a hit," said the source.
Sandra Bullock’s Bess Bistro’s Closing Night
The Oscar winner was a no show on the Bess's final night open, September 20, but Bullock had made a speech thanking staff for their hard work on an earlier occasion.
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The actress is now planning a new life with down-to-earth boyfriend Bryan Randall and has set her sights on buying on a new venture, the Million Dollar Cowboy Bar, in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, where she also has a home.