Mountain Mike's opened its first Central Texas location in Manor, bringing a buffet, arcade and big screens to the U.S. 290 corridor. The franchisee says more Austin-area restaurants are planned.

Texas Monthly named Agnes and Sherman Restaurant of the Year and put four Houston spots on its 2026 list. The choices underline Houston’s continued culinary momentum.

Chef Joseph Gomez brings Sana Sana Taqueria to Royal Blue Grocery downtown for SXSW, serving nixtamalized tortillas and a tight Rio Grande Valleye2 inspired menu.

Chef Ling Qi Wu is opening Holly Wu, a namesake restaurant, on West Sixth in Austin while a Cedar Park site moves through permitting. The project is being led by family members.

Family-run Bear King Brewing in Marble Falls closed after owners blamed rising costs, weeks after its guava IPA won a statewide gold medal.

A new trailer in North Austin pairs jaggery-sweet chai with Mumbai street classics. Owner Ramya Patel left tech to make scratch-made chaat and South Indian coffee.

Junior cooks aged 8–17 flipped pork chops and vied for Grand Champion at BBQ Austin's weekend cookoff. The family-focused event also raised money for youth programs.

Plans filed show Mackey’s Pizza will convert a 915‑sq‑ft former yoga studio at 719 US‑183 into a small pizzeria; construction is slated for April–June.

Sno‑Beach’s purple trailer is back at 412 Sterzing St, serving house‑made snow‑cone flavors including Tiger’s Blood as the season opens.

P. Terry's co-founder Patrick Terry offered to buy lunch for 10 people instead of filming a promotional bite, inviting followers to comment on Instagram. The move arrives as the Austin-born chain expands into Houston.

Franchisee Best Choice Restaurants filed for a McAlister’s at 11300 U.S. Hwy 290 in Manor, adding the sandwich chain to the Highway 290 retail push. The filing lists the address but not an opening date.

Permits and leasing listings suggest Hao Hao is planning a Shops at Arbor Trails location on West William Cannon, reviving the brand in Austin after the South Austin closure.

Emmer & Rye rebranded Lefty's Brick Bar at Arrive Austin as Lefty's Day & Night, adding morning coffee, a full food program, wellness classes and a new cocktail slate.