The Long Goodbye, a new all-day venue with food, drinks, and shopping, opens April 26 in East Austin, featuring a cocktail lounge, food trucks, and outdoor bar.

New eateries and culinary events are spicing up Austin's food scene, from Sweet Memes bakery's expansion to Bar Toti's anniversary and innovative vegan flavors at Gati Ice Cream.

Taqueria 10/10, a speakeasy-style Mexican taqueria, opened on February 20th in Austin, combining a hidden atmosphere with authentic Northwestern Mexican cuisine.

Manny’s deli and Powder Room cocktail lounge open in downtown Austin, offering a mix of classic and inventive sandwiches, vegan options, and tableside mixology in a space designed with Art Deco and mid-century touches.

The Cele Store, a Texas BBQ place known from 'The Texas Chainsaw Massacre,' has closed indefinitely, with no reasons provided for the sudden shutdown.

Austin celebrated culinary excellence at the Tastemaker Awards, with victories for Canje as Restaurant of the Year and Tracy Malechek-Ezekiel of Birdie's as Chef of the Year. The festive event highlighted local gastronomy's impact on neighborhoods.

Antonelli's Cheese Shop opens a new tasting room in South Austin's Lamar Union complex, offering cheese tastings and food events, but no in-store sales.

Austin restaurants, including L'oca d'Oro and Aba, offer Passover meals with traditional and unique twists, with dine-in and takeout options available.

Barbs-B-Q in Lockhart, Texas, is nominated for the James Beard Foundation’s 2024 Best New Restaurant award, highlighting the town's culinary evolution.

Nixta Taqueria in Austin reopens after a costly renovation, funded by community support through a GoFundMe campaign. The eatery is also hosting a new Persian-inspired brunch pop-up, Friendlys.

Austin chef Tracy Malechek-Ezekiel is a finalist for Best Chef: Texas at the James Beard Awards. Her eatery, Birdie’s, is recognized after being named the No. 4 best U.S. restaurant by Food & Wine.

Veracruz All Natural and Dee Dee are collaborating to open Leona Botanical Café and Bar in Sunset Valley, Texas, combining Mexican and Thai cuisine in a garden setting for a 2025 launch.

Beyoncé's album "Cowboy Carter" features a tribute to Uchi restaurant, highlighting its desserts, and indicating her appreciation for the Texas-based eatery.