BrewLAB soft-opened on April 11 and is serving espresso and light bites on weekends in Hutto ahead of a planned May 10 grand opening.

Bay Area chain Starbird is headed to San Antonio as part of a 36‑unit Texas franchise deal that will also bring locations to Austin and Houston. Openings are expected to begin in 2027.

Black's Barbecue purchased the old Trudy's on West 30th and plans a more permanent Austin outpost, with a move targeted in about two years.

Alcove Cantina on Main Street has relaunched as Sociedad, unveiling a revamped interior, bigger tequila and mezcal list, and a new Mexican-focused menu.

A TDLR filing shows Tejas Meat Supply proposed a $350,000 remodel at 221 N Main Street in downtown Taylor. The expansion follows the brand’s Round Rock opening and would bring the Georgetown butcher‑restaurant to another Williamson County main street.

Workers have been renovating the former Stockade Kitchen at 210 Ed Schmidt Blvd as Rice Stop, a Chinese‑Vietnamese spot with boba, moves closer to opening in Hutto.

Urban Egg filed for a 4,430‑sq‑ft tenant improvement at 7600 Burnet Rd, with a $400K renovation scheduled through December 2026.

Community Vegan’s truck has a new home in Tarrytown. The brick-and-mortar serves mushroom-forward versions of fried "chik'n," nuggets and Sunday brunch.

A 19‑year‑old opened Cowboy Cubans in Austin as HB 2844 moves food‑truck permitting to the state; the change could speed expansion — or shave local inspections and fees.

Veteran-owned Frontier Cellars opened March 7 in Smithville, pouring five Texas-grown wines from a tasting room that overlooks a two-acre lake.

Food & Wine’s 2026 Global Tastemakers named Austin a top‑10 foodie city and the No.1 coffee city, with Canje, Birdie’s, Nixta and Austin‑Bergstrom also singled out.

Dos Olivos Markets closed its Dripping Springs outpost after four years, saying it will concentrate growth on its Buda and Harlingen locations while it refines the concept.

Frisky Kitty Cat Cafe won city approval for a 1,600‑sqft coffee shop with a glass‑enclosed cat lounge at 1209 E. Main Street, partnering with local rescues for adoptions.