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• 3850 Airport Blvd., Austin • www.pedrosospizza.com
The new cafe replaced Bureau de Poste—a French- inspired dinner restaurant at Tiny Grocer. • Opened in March • 4300 Speedway, Ste. 101, Austin • www.tinygrocer.com 15 Barrett’s Too Double Trouble recently reopened its doors in Austin under a new name: Barrett’s Too. The space is now owned by Travis Kizer, owner of Barrett’s Coffee on West St. Johns Avenue. • 103 N. Loop Blvd. E, Austin • Instagram: Barret’s Too 16 Red River Cultural District The district announced its five-year strategic plan for preservation and evolution April 14, following its first economic impact report. The strategic plan details exterior upgrades to existing venues, new signage, solar-powered lighting, public murals and more, according to a press conference. • Located between 5th and 15th Street in downtown Austin • https://redriverculturaldistrict.org
Coming soon
Coming soon
10 Royal Blue Grocery The Austin-based urban market franchise owned by Craig Staley and George Scariano will open its newest location in the city early next year.
• Opening January 2027 • 2010 Aldrich St., Austin • www.royalbluegrocery.com
11 Counter Culture Owner of the plant-based restaurant, Sue Davis, is gearing up to open a permanent Counter Culture restaurant in Austin this summer, she said. • Opening summer 2026 • 5812 Berkman Drive, Austin • www.countercultureaustin.com
20 Karaz A Middle Eastern restaurant from the team behind Suerte, Este and Bar Toti is headed to East Austin. The menu will include pita from a wood-fired oven, hummus, seasonal spreads and charcoal-grilled kebabs. • Opening TBD
Relocations
• 2627 Manor Road, Austin • Website not yet available
12 The Nines Men’s Grooming The men’s salon relocated from West Ben White Boulevard to a new spot on Crestmont Drive. • 5006 Crestmont Drive, Austin • www.theninesaustin.com
Closings
17 Austin Rocks After 12 years of business in Austin, the apparel and gifts store announced its closure on Instagram. • Closed Jan. 31 • 301 W. 2nd St., Austin • https://austinrockstexas.com 18 Sfingiday Store owner Christine Olson announced plans to close Sfingiday, a local artisan and gift shop in Austin. • Closing TBD • 2058 S. Lamar Blvd., Austin • www.sfingiday.com 19 South Congress Hotel The hotel will close its doors to guests in early May for a renovation and will reopen as The Standard in Spring 2027.
• Closing May 2026 • 1603 S. Congress Ave., Austin • https://southcongresshotel.com
In the news
21 Uncle Nicky’s The Hyde Park location of the Italian eatery closed after eight years. In a social media post, Uncle Nicky’s staff said the closure will allow them to focus on the South
13 Eldorado Cafe Eldorado Cafe will add 4,402 square feet in restaurant space after becoming the tenant of an adjacent suite, according to a Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation filing. • 3300 W. Anderson Lane, Ste. 301, Austin • www.eldoradocafeatx.com 14 Tiny Grocer Café Tiny Grocer, a local grocery store in Hyde Park, opened a new cafe this spring serving French favorites and deli classic dishes alongside coffee cocktails and dessert.
Lamar location. • Closed April 26
• 4222 Duval St., Austin • www.unclenickys.com
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