Try Hard Coffee Roasters in East Austin closes due to debt, leaving a cultural community hub and its workers facing the future.

The Texas High School BBQ Association is set to host its state barbecue championships in Burnet with a call for judges, while local spot Warehouse BBQ and Meetery, known for its distinctive live oak smoked meats, thrives since opening in 2020.

Austin Eastciders launched Rico Tepache, a cider with 6.8% ABV combining pineapple, piloncillo, and cinnamon, inspired by Mexican tepache, presented in creatively designed cans.

Valentina's Tex Mex BBQ will temporarily close for a change in management and ownership, while founders Miguel and Modesty Vidal assure they will stay on post-transition.

Yellow Ranger, a new American Chinese restaurant, and the bar the Golden Horn will open in North Loop, Austin, offering a menu combining American and Chinese dishes.

Lao'd Bar, a modern Laotian American restaurant, opens on Austin's east side, offering a unique cuisine blend by Chef Bob Somsith, the former owner of a food truck.

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.