Canyon Lake restaurateur Gennaro DiMeo opened Gennaro’s Ristorante Italiano in Wimberley on June 24, serving Naples‑inspired, made‑from‑scratch Italian near the town square.

Piada will build a 2,750‑sq‑ft restaurant at Northline in Leander; state filings show construction beginning July 24 and a Sept. 1 target for completion.

Nova Eatery opened June 12 at 1713 Park Place, serving American‑Latin‑Asian fusion and ‘dirty sodas’ near Texas A&M. The new storefront lists online ordering and pickup hours.

Swig is bringing its signature "dirty sodas" to San Marcos with a drive‑thru at 180 N. I‑35. Signage is up, but a firm opening date hasn't been announced.

Oakwood Public Market in Dripping Springs will suspend operations July 3 as owners cite staffing, leadership turnover and rising costs less than a year after opening.

Layne’s Chicken Fingers is opening a Temple location August 29, promising its signature fingers, a hiring push for first‑time workers and a grand‑opening giveaway.

Mayor Mike Snyder confirmed Jason's Deli will join a Sprouts-anchored retail center at the northeast corner of SH‑130 and Highway 79 in Hutto; an opening date has not been announced.

Foxtail Coffee is heading to Leander this fall, bringing craft coffee, a gelato bar and evening beer-and-wine to Bryson Ridge Crossing.

A Bee Cave‑area Mexican grill closed in June after a lockout notice was posted on the door; owners and reasons for the shutdown have not been detailed.

Founders Table bought Austin-born Hopdoddy and plans to expand the chain via licensing and nontraditional locations while promoting Kenny Jett to president.

The Dakota East Side Ice House will close Aug. 9 after owner Kent Oliver declines to renew the lease. The East Side staple will mark its final weeks with events and gatherings.

Moody Tongue Sushi will stage a summer residency at The Loren in Austin from July 2 through October, pairing craft beers with elevated sushi and specialty martinis.

A Taquería de Diez sign is up on Guadalupe near UT, promising late‑night tacos and a new face‑off with nearby Salsa Limón. The chain lists 3023 Guadalupe as "Opening Soon."