An Austin mini‑golf restaurant is moving into West 7th’s former Bottled Blonde space, with construction slated to begin in January 2026. The venue will pair a 12‑hole course with food and drinks.

Haji Moto Ramen & Sake Bar aims to open on Georgetown’s courthouse square in mid‑December, offering housemade noodles, gyoza and a sake-forward bar.

The Toasted Yolk has filed for a Round Rock buildout next to H‑E‑B Plus; state records list a 4,000‑sq‑ft renovation at 1700 E. Palm Valley, but an opening date is still TBD.

Amaya opened Friday atop the Paseo tower on Rainey Street, serving Mediterranean shareables and spritzes from its 12th-floor patio. The rooftop pairs shared plates with sunset-focused cocktails.

Neighborhood Sushi is planning a second Austin location on South First; permits show a 4,000-square-foot build‑out and an estimated $500k remodel. The move follows MML Hospitality’s wider expansion.

HTeaO is opening its first Leander location at 11780 Hero Way West with a city-announced December grand opening and ribbon-cutting. Fans can expect the chain’s 20+ tea flavors and secret menu.

A former employee's lawsuit alleges rat infestations at Smokey Mo's Round Rock and Liberty Hill locations; the chain says inspection letters and videos undercut those claims. Both sides are preparing legal moves.

Tropical Smoothie Cafe opened in Bastrop’s Burleson Crossing in late November, bringing smoothies, bowls and grab‑and‑go lunches to the Highway 71 corridor. The chain promoted a Dec. 6 grand‑opening giveaway for early visitors.

The Hammad family's Salam’s Grill serves shawarma, falafel and boldly spiced coriander fries outside Vacancy Brewing in South Austin.

Donkey Mo’s will open a Parmer Lane location in North Austin in April 2026, taking over the former Brooklyn Pie Co space.

Paris Baguette will open its first Georgetown bakery at Bluebonnet Plaza, with construction slated to begin Feb. 16, 2026 and a projected July opening.

Smokey Mo's marks 25 years by opening a new Bastrop smokehouse. The Dec. 5 grand opening includes $5 sandwiches, $2 beers and a fundraiser for the school band.

Hana World Market is winding down in December; Ramen del Barrio will leave its food‑court stall and aim to reopen nearby on Kramer Lane in mid‑January.