A North Austin Denny’s has reopened after renovations and celebrated with free mugs, a prize wheel and discounted Grand Slams for the week. The diner remains open 24/7.

State auditors have launched a review after Texas comptroller filings showed seven months of zero-dollar alcohol sales at the Moody Center in 2025. The audit aims to reconcile venue records with public filings.

Little Mexico, a South Austin fixture for weekend breakfasts and tamales, will close Feb. 28 as owner Rosa Elia Martinez retires after nearly 40 years.

Estância Brazilian Steakhouse has opened in Leander, bringing tableside churrasco and a large salad bar to the 183A corridor. Owners held a ribbon-cutting on Jan. 28.

State records show Tacodeli is planning a Leander outpost with a roughly $600K buildout and a fall construction window. The move is part of a broader suburban expansion.

Pasta|Bar will close at the end of February. The chefs behind Scratch Restaurants say a new concept is planned for the East Sixth location.

Barry and Lisa Katz have reclaimed the original West Sixth building and plans are moving forward to restore Katz’s. The company says timelines are tentative; its site notes 2027 at the earliest.

Noble Joe Coffee is expanding again: the Riverside stand will move into a larger trolley and the brand plans a third mobile location this spring. The owners expect a March–April launch.

Round Rock will get a Fizz Fuzion drive-thru March 7, blending custom sodas with games, a video-game room and free Wi‑Fi.

An Airstream trailer from Dennis and Vianey Castro has opened on East Howard Lane serving Mercado Sin Nombre-roasted coffee and hand-whisked matcha. The small, rotating menu is built around local suppliers.

Playa Bowls opened Jan. 17 in Kyle, serving acai and pitaya bowls, smoothies, juices and catering from its Sprouts shopping center location.

Cranky Granny's is opening a pick‑up focused Cedar Park shop on March 28, with a founding‑members drive through March 8 to help fund renovations. The new space aims to speed production and cut sellouts.

Ēma, Aba’s sister restaurant, opens Jan. 31 at Domain Northside with mezze-style small plates and a Mediterranean-forward cocktail program. Reservations are live on OpenTable.