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and has found a new home at Royal Blue Grocery. Menu offerings include traditional Malaysian plates like chicken curry laksa, beef char kway teow and beef rendang. • Opened March 4
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• 609 Congress Ave., Austin • Instagram: weescozykitchen
In the news
5 Parkside The eatery on Sixth Street, founded by restaurateur Shawn Cirkiel, opened its doors March 25 following a year-and-a-half-long closure for renovations. The gastropub first opened in 2008, and now features new booths, tile designs, oak flooring, a wood-burning grill and infrastructure updates to the kitchen area.
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2 Shoal Creek Conservancy The nonprofit—which supports the Shoal Creek watershed, including its creek and trail—will celebrate its 10th anniversary May 8. The conservancy hosts monthly clean ups and tours along Shoal Creek Trail. • 2003 N. Lamar Blvd., Austin • www.shoalcreekconservancy.org
• 25301 E. Sixth St., Austin • www.parkside-austin.com
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6 Church of Scientology Austin Nearly six years after renovations such as an additional floor and larger chapel space began, the space reopened in February, with double the square footage.
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• 2200 Guadalupe St., Austin • www.scientology-austin.org
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7 Hula Hut The Lake Austin staple is maintaining its operations, with some new additions, after an ownership change on Jan. 15. Hula Hut’s overall menu is staying the same under new owners Union Venture Group. Other changes made this year include a redesigned entry area, a new merch shop and refurbished seating and bar features. • 3825 Lake Austin Blvd. • www.hulahut.com
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3 Manny’s & Powder Room Grace Chow, Jason Ellefson and Eric Kemp of Lobos Hospitality will open two new concepts under the same roof. Manny’s will have quick-service offerings like grab- and-go drinks, sandwiches and salads. Powder Room will offer small bites and table-side mixology. • Opened April 26 • 301 W. Fifth St., Austin • www.loboshospitality.com
Now open
1 Taqueria 10/10 Brothers Raul and Luis Esquer, along with their business partner Roy Servan, opened the speakeasy taqueria inside ReyRey Austin cocktail bar. The eatery offers tacos inspired by the northwest Mexico region. Everything on the menu is made in-house—from the fillings to the tortillas. • Opened Feb. 20 • 206 Trinity St., Austin • Instagram: taqueria10de10
Closings
8 Little Wu Three years after opening the Chinese restaurant spin- off of Wu Chow at Fareground Food Hall, Austin-based Chameleon Companies decided not to renew the lease. Little Wu specialized in dumpling and noodle dishes. • Closed March 31 • 111 Congress Ave., Austin
Relocations
4 Wee’s Cozy Kitchen The Malaysian eatery, helmed by Wee Fong Ehlers, began in the Shell gas station located at 2400 Rio Grande St.,
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