UPDATED: Dos Copas Goes out of Business

Restaurant closed its doors Saturday, April 13.

UPDATED April 15 at 9:25 a.m. The Hamilton Mill Dos Copas has closed according to restaurant owner Paul Dalrymple. In an email to Dacula Patch, Dalrymple wrote, "We are closed permanently. I will release a statement later."  As of April 15, the Dos Copas Facebook page had no word of the closing. The only notice to the public so far has been in the form of signs posted on the doors of Dos Copas which stated, "Dos Copas is closed. Thank you for 18 fun years." However, comments posted by Dos Copas in response to Facebook fans questions indicated "leasing agreement issues" were responsible for the closure. The Buffalo's Cafe locations owned by Dalrymple, including the Hamilton Mill Buffalo's Cafe, will remain open. Dos Copas was closed for a …

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Dacula Restaurant Inspections

Dos Copas Management Addresses Health Inspection Report

Restaurant was closed for a brief period due to a repeat violation.

Dos Copas was closed for a brief period last week after receiving an 80 on a health inspection report. Dos Copas owner Paul Dalrymple emailed Dacula Patch to explain what happened and discuss the steps Dos Copas has taken to prevent future issues. According to Dalrymple: Dalrymple added that he wanted to let the community know what had happened: Dos Copas was reinspected on Feb. 8. According to the report, all violations were corrected and the restaurant was allowed to reopen. You might also be interested in reading:

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Dacula Police Blotter

Locked Trailer, Unlocked Car Targeted by Thieves

One of the incidents was captured on video surveillance.

Locks were not enough to prevent the Christmas Eve theft of a trailer parked behind Dos Copas. Less than a minute after the last employee left for the night on Dec. 24, video surveillance shows a two-door passenger car park behind Dos Copas. Two males exit the vehicle and cut a lock off one of the trailers in the parking lot. According to the Gwinnett County Police incident report, the males enter the trailer and then exit. The males then go to another trailer and begin cutting off the locks. One of the males then backs his car up to the trailer. The two men attach the trailer to their vehicle and drive away. The investigating officer located several of the cut padlocks in the parking lot and secured them as evidence. The report did not …

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Dacula Police Blotter

Woman Reportedly Slaps Man at Bar, Calls 12Stone a ‘Cult’

Suspect tells police that man had “been hitting on her friends and claiming to be gay.”

An altercation at a Dacula bar ended with the arrest of a Lawrenceville woman on charges of battery and disorderly conduct. Police were called to Dos Copas on Hamilton Mill Parkway in the early morning hours of Aug. 15 after Kristin Schramel, 23, allegedly slapped another bar patron in the face. The complainant told police that Schramel had slapped him for no reason. The complainant added that he had not met Schramel prior to that evening and had simply been talking with her and her friends when she suddenly became hostile. According to the Gwinnett County Police report, a friend of the complainant had some idea regarding why Schramel became upset. “[He] said that she became hostile after he told her that he attends 12Stone Church and that…

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Dacula Police Blotter

Bar Patron Gives ‘The Mean Mug,’ Punches Two Men in Jaw

Altercation at Dos Copas results in two men getting punched in the face by a third man.

Two Buford men said an unidentified male punched them in the face during an April 26 altercation at Dos Copas. Police were called to the Hamilton Mill Road restaurant just before 2 a.m. last Thursday. One of the victims said he was sitting inside the bar when he noticed a man staring at him from across the room. According to the victim, the man was giving him “the mean mug.” The victim approached the male and inquired if everything was alright. At that point, according to the police report, the male with the mean mug punched the victim in the jaw. The victim told the responding officer he “took the guy down” before other bar patrons separated them. The second victim said he approached the two men to “assess the situation” when the mean-…

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Five Things to Do This Weekend

Five Things to Do This Weekend: April 15-17

If you aren’t busy working on taxes, you can take your dog on an egg hunt, party under the full moon, enjoy a BBQ and more.

Pink Party Fundraiser at Dos Copas Dos Copas will host a “Pink Party” fundraiser this Friday, April 15. All proceeds benefit the Susan G. Komen foundation. The pink dress code is strictly enforced – no pink, no entry. The event will include live music by Reality Check. The cover charge is $10. Doggone Eggstravaganza Bring your furry friend out to Dacula's Little Mulberry Park this weekend for the “Doggone Eggstravaganza.” Prizes and treats for your canine companion will be hidden as part of a doggie egg hunt. Registration is $5 per dog and pre-registration is required. The event will be held on Saturday at 11 a.m. on the Fence Road side of the park. Earth Day Around the World Celebrate Earth Day at the Gwinnett Environmental and Heritage …

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North Georgia Weather

3:06 pm on Thursday, April 14, 2011

The Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) is holding another autocross on Sunday at Atlanta Motor Speedway. First car off around 9 am and it is free to watch. This time I get to drive a different car while ours is being "enhanced". I'll be in a F500 (again) which is the type of car I use to drive, but this car belongs to someone else.   more ›

Out on the Town

AC/DC Tribute Band Rocks Dos Copas

Back-in-Black was featured performer on Saturday.

AC/DC tribute band Back-in-Black played to a packed house Saturday night at Dos Copas. Dos Copas manager Matt Pollard said more great entertainment is planned over the next few weeks including the restaurant’s third annual Baja Beach Party on April 9.

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Patch Picks: Best Places to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day

Get your Irish on at these Dacula restaurants.

Friends Sports Bar and Grill Friends will host a three-day Saint Patrick's Day event. On March 17, Friends will have shepherd's pie as well as corned beef and cabbage.  Beer yards will be available for $6 and green beer will also be on sale.  Friends will also offer a special martini – the Shamrocktini (made with sour apple vodka, a splash of triple sec and a splash of sweet and sour mixer). Visitors to Friends will also be able to enjoy live music from Southern Reign and Greedy White Citizens. On March 18, country group Back East will be playing as will the rock-n-roll band Echoes End. Saturday’s entertainment will include the Nathan Morgan Band and Joe Hall and the Bottom Line Band. Visit Friends on Facebook for the latest events and …

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Get Out: Five Things to Do This Weekend, March 4-6

Dacula is the place to be for live weekend entertainment.

Friends will host two bands this weekend. On Friday, check out Kurt Scobie. On Saturday, the Daniel Lee Band will be performing. Don’t forget to head back to Friends next Tuesday, March 8, for their Mardi Gras celebration. Greedy White Citizens will be the featured band. Friends will also host a masquerade costume party with a special dinner of Cajun foods including shrimp etouffee, rice and beans, seafood gumbo and more. For daily specials and more information about upcoming events, follow Friends on Facebook.   Dos Copas Pacifico Grill and Cantina will hold a disc jockey dance party this Friday. On Sunday, you can head back to the restaurant to enjoy NASCAR from Las Vegas on the big screen. Visit Dos Copas’ Facebook page for more.   …

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Patch Picks: Feb. 3

Dacula Patch picks the best places to watch the Super Bowl.

Starting today, Patch will run a new weekly feature called Patch Picks, highlighting editor and reader picks of great local businesses, destinations, services, organizations, ways to spend a day off and more.  You’ll find useful lists to help you, your family, friends and significant others find the best places for everything from Sunday brunch to New Year’s Eve celebrations, pumpkin patches to date night destinations and more. This week, Dacula Patch offers suggestions for the best places to watch Super Bowl XLV:   In addition to Del Rio’s regular all-you-can-eat Sunday buffet, the restaurant will have an $8.95 “Super Super Bowl Buffet” during the game.  The buffet will feature Del Rio’s famous jumbo wings in eight flavors ranging from …

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