Ready to explore the newest restaurant and retail additions to Austin? From a Basque and Spanish spot to a store with vintage decor, read on for the newest businesses to open recently.
Kalimotxo
Kalimotxo is a downtown cocktail bar and Basque and Spanish spot, that recently opened at 607 W. Third St., Suite 105.
A new spot from executive chef Kevin Fink and partner-chef Tavel Bristol-Joseph, it was Inspired by co-partner Rand Egbert's passion for Spanish culture and cuisine. Must-try items include the pintxos, sliced jamón ibérico (Spanish cured ham), preserved seafood and Basque burnt cheesecake, reports Austin Eater. Order the porron, a wine pitcher that is poured right into your mouth.
3rd Eye Lounge & Elixir Bar
3rd Eye Lounge & Elixir Bar is a yoga and mediator spot, offering juices and smoothies and more, that recently opened at 902 E. Fifth St., Suite 107, in East Cesar Chavez. Yelpers are fans of 3rd Eye Lounge & Elixir Bar: It's got five stars out of 13 reviews, so far.
Drop by this spot's elixir bar for some healing in the form of ceremonial cacao, golden milk and ginger lattes, which are sweetened with monk fruit or dates as well as spices like cardamom, cinnamon, nutmeg and more. (View the menu here.) Named for the sixth chakra in Hindu tradition, this community lounge also offers daily meditation, yoga, healing circles, healthy happy hours and more.
Punch Bowl Social
Punch Bowl Social is a new gastropub and New American and eatertainment spot that's located at 522 Congress Ave. The Denver-based chain's offers a variety of recreation options including an arcade, bowling, karaoke rooms, darts, virtual reality games and more.
The food menu serves up plenty of comfort with items like waffles piled high with fried chicken and garnished with strawberries, beef brisket chili, migas breakfast tacos and chicken pot pie, notes Paper City. When it comes to drinks, try the Two Hat Blues, which is made with 9 Banded Whiskey, Dom Benedictine and St. Elizabeth's Allspice Dram.
The Peacock
The Peacock is a new Mediterranean, breakfast and brunch and Lebanese spot that's located at 600 W. Second St.Located in the Austin Proper Hotel, the space features a sunken cocktail bar made of stone, a patio and plenty of indoor seating, notes the business' website.
Inspired by cuisines of North Africa, Greece, Israel and Lebanon, the dinner menu features a variety of mezze appetizers, lamb labneh and short rib hummus, Aleppo and Gulf shrimp and barley stuffed grape leaves. Expect brunch items ranging from chocolate babka and challah French toast with Nutella, banana and candied hazelnuts to potato and herb latkes and a grilled kebab plate.
Open Invite
Open Invite is a furniture store, offering home decor and more that opened recently at 1114 W. Fifth St., Suite 1114 in Old West Austin.
This spot stocks "a mix of established brands and emerging designers from around the world, paired with carefully-curated vintage finds styled for the modern home," notes the business' website. Shop for accents like an 80s Danish ceiling lamp, decorative marble bookends, perfume bottles, a vintage couch and more.
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