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McAlister’s Deli Plans Manor Opening Next
What Now reported back in January on news that the long-awaited opening of McAlister’s Deli in Hutto is moving forward. As the Hutto location advances toward an opening, franchisee Best Choice Restaurants, a subsidiary of Sun Holdings, is already at work on another McAlister’s location. Best Choice Restaurants...
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South Austin Favorite Hao Hao Plots Big-box Comeback At Arbor Trails
South Austin diners who mourned the loss of Hao Hao’s longtime spot on West William Cannon may not have to trek to Round Rock or Georgetown forever. Fresh permitting paperwork suggests the Chinese-and-Vietnamese favorite is gearing up for a return to Austin’s city limits, this time tucked into the Shops at Arbor Trails shopping center rather than a standalone building.
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The Absolute Best Crawfish in Austin: Top Spots for Your Next Boil
Jump to: Best Crawfish Austin Restaurants | Viet-Cajun Fusion Spots | Where to Buy Live Crawfish. When mudbug season hits Central Texas, the hunt for the best crawfish Austin provides becomes a local obsession. Whether you like your bugs “Vietnam-style” with heavy garlic butter or traditional Louisiana spicy, Austin’s seafood scene has evolved into a powerhouse of Cajun flavor. From North Austin dives to South Austin patios, we’ve rounded up the spots that keep the spice high and the beer cold.
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San Pedro Limon Opens Second Location in Georgetown
San Pedro Limón, the family-run taqueria that has anchored Georgetown's Austin Avenue corridor since 2012, has quietly spun up a second spot on South Austin Avenue built for speed. The new location handles to-go orders, catering and fresh tortillas, giving the original North Austin Avenue restaurant breathing room to stay focused on sit-down service. The family says the split is meant to move orders faster without touching the recipes regulars already line up for.
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Diablo Hot Chicken Opens March 12 in East Austin
East Austin is about to get a serious new spice test. Reyna and Maritza Vazquez, the sisters behind Veracruz All Natural, are rolling out Diablo Hot Chicken, a Mexican‑spiced riff on Nashville hot chicken, with a food truck set to open March 12 at 2505 Webberville Rd in East Austin. The truck will serve fried chicken sandwiches and tenders with sides such as coleslaw, macaroni salad, broccoli salad and hand‑cut fries. Diners can pick from four spice levels: heatless, mild, hot and Diablo. The team says the concept’s chiles and seasonings are centered on piquín, árbol, morita and guajillo, and the project credits culinary creator Alejandro Rojas as the recipe developer.
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Hao Hao Chinese & Vietnamese Restaurant Looks to Be Expanding in Austin
With locations at 19392 Ronald W Reagan Blvd, Suite 500, in Georgetown, and at 1205 Round Rock Ave, Suite 135, in Round Rock, Hao Hao Restaurant serves up dishes from Chinese and Vietnamese cuisine, plus cocktails and more. What Now reported back in 2023 on plans to open the Georgetown/Leander...
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Black Rock Coffee Bar marks 5 years serving craft coffee in Round Rock
Black Rock Coffee Bar first opened in Round Rock in January 2021. (Courtesy Black Rock Coffee Bar) Black Rock Coffee Bar's first Round Rock location marked five years of serving craft coffee and other beverages Jan. 8. About the business. Black Rock Coffee Bar offers a variety of brewed coffee...
Community Impact Austin
Peach Cobbler Factory to open Round Rock location this month
The Round Rock franchise will be the first Austin-area location of Peach Cobbler Factory. (Brooke Sjoberg/Community Impact) A new sweet spot is set to open in Round Rock this March. What you need to know. The Round Rock franchise of Peach Cobbler Factory will open later this month, the business...
Community Impact Austin
Milano Nail Spa to open Round Rock salon in La Frontera Village
Milano Nail Spa will open in La Frontera Village later this year. (Brooke Sjoberg/Community Impact) An Austin-area nail spa will expand to the Round Rock area with a new location to open later this year. What you need to know. Milano Nail Spa will open its first Round Rock location...
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Update on Independence Brewing Co. Taproom Closure
Over the past several weeks, rumors have been circulating about the possible closure of Independence Brewing Co. Our team has reached out to owner Amy Cartwright for comment and will update here as we receive more concrete information. In recent months, patrons noticed the brewery’s taproom hours gradually shrinking from...
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11 Texas restaurants where the brisket alone makes the trip worth it
Texas is renowned for its barbecue, and nothing captures the heart of this culinary tradition quite like brisket. From the smoke-infused aromas to the tender, flavorful bites, Texas brisket is a must-experience for any food lover. Here are 11 restaurants where the brisket alone makes the trip worth it. Franklin...
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Austin City Limits heads outside Austin city limits for Willie Nelson’s Luck Reunion
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Typically, musicians hit the road to perform and tape an episode for Austin City Limits, but now, the longtime music television series is flipping the script. ACL TV, the longest-running music program in television history, is heading out to Spicewood later this month for a first-time...
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Lenoir's unique next-door sister bar ready to debut in South Austin
On Friday, March 6, the husband-and-wife team behind one of Austin’s most beloved neighborhood restaurants will debut a new bar just steps away from their dining room. Todd Duplechan and Jessica Maher, owners of Michelin-recommended Lenoir, are opening Boni’s Bar Next Door at 1805 South 1st St., transforming a 1934 bungalow on the same property into what they describe as a relaxed, Spanish-leaning cocktail bar for the Bouldin Creek neighborhood.
Community Impact Austin
CI Foodie: 6 Austin metro dining updates, including a 50-year celebration and a new sports bar
The Grove Wine Bar & Kitchen has locations in Westlake, Lakeway, Northwest Hills and Cedar Park. (Courtesy Beth Lasita) From an Austin icehouse marking half a century to a Dallas-Fort Worth sports bar making its Central Texas debut, the greater Austin area has several new options to try. Impacts of...
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This 2.7-Mile Texas Trail Rewards Hikers With Waterfalls And Hills Covered In Wildflowers
Tucked inside northwest Austin, St. Edward’s Greenbelt offers one of the city’s most rewarding outdoor escapes — a 2.7-mile loop that winds through shaded creek valleys, over limestone hills, and past seasonal waterfalls draped in wildflowers. You don’t have to drive hours into the Texas Hill Country...
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P. Terry's Offers Free Lunch After Viral Burger Moment
P. Terry's co-founder, Patrick Terry, says he would rather quietly pick up your tab than fake a bite for the camera. In an Instagram reel this week, he offered to "grab lunch with 10 different people" at whichever P. Terry's location they choose, promising to pay for the meal. The gesture landed as a low-key, neighborhood-first clapback to a louder, viral CEO moment currently making the rounds on social media.