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Piada Italian Street Food plans a Pflugerville location at Stone Hill Town Center, taking over the former Factory Mattress space. A TDLR filing pegs the build‑out for completion in July.
Sovian, a European-style steakhouse from Chef Vira Chudasma, opened April 7 at the Summit at Rivery Park in Georgetown, serving wood-fired steaks and a deep wine program.
A WARN notice shows Chartwells will not renew its Texas State contract; 183 dining staff are at risk when operations close May 31 unless rehired by a new vendor.
Deep Eddy will stop operating its Dripping Springs tasting room after July 31 and sublease the space as it refocuses events and marketing in Austin.
Halftime Sports Bar & Grill is opening at Lakeline Mall in May, promising a courtside LED wall, a 32x48 Gridiron pizza and an expansive draft list.
Spicy House opened in January on North FM 620, serving Sichuan staples like dan dan noodles, konjac beer duck and chili oil dumplings alongside tea-based drinks.
Bojangles told local reporters its Georgetown restaurant at 4808 Williams Drive is now expected to open in late 2026, later than earlier state filings had projected. Local permit records and company notices show the timeline shift.
Locally owned Rosie Lynn’s is moving from Town Creek Plaza to Walnut Avenue, adding about 2,000 sq ft and planning a May 1 reopening.
The team behind Suerte and Este is developing a Middle Eastern restaurant in East Austin, with Karaz Partners listed among the principals.
Flyrite Chicken has returned to East Austin as a food truck at Stoney's Good Time Ranch, opening March 26 with sandwiches, sides and dine-in during bar hours.
Permits show Portland’s Killer Burger will open a 2,600‑sq‑ft spot at H‑E‑B‑anchored Manor Crossing with an estimated $900K interior build‑out and a July target.
Ron Yates has opened an 8,800‑sq‑ft tasting room on US‑290 in Hye with a huge covered patio, a wood‑fired kitchen and a stage for live music. The winery marks the debut with a May 2 party.
Tiger Lilly, the three‑story downtown Austin cocktail lounge at 400 Colorado St., announced a surprise closure with March 31 as its final day. The venue opened in late 2024.
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