Austin’s Royal Blue Grocery opens a second San Antonio shop at 1431 E. Commerce with coffee, sandwiches, patio seating and free hot drinks on opening day.

Jordan and Sunny Shipley opened Airy Mount in Burnet's restored Craddock House, serving craft coffee, D'lites ice cream and Shipley Ranches merch in a small mercantile. The shop aims to be a low-key community gathering spot on the edge of town.

A delivery‑and‑pickup Buffalo Wild Wings GO is headed to Mueller at 2201 Airport Blvd early 2026, offering app orders, locker pickup and third‑party delivery.

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.