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• Opened Sept. 17 • 5001 Airport Blvd., Austin • Instagram: @roccosaustin
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13 Roya The Persian pop-up is set to open its first brick-and- mortar restaurant this fall. The seasonally rotating menu will feature traditional Persian dishes with “minor modern tweaks.” Mainstays will include the Royal Egg, or a savory egg custard with caviar, labneh and a chive blossom garnish; ghormeh sabzi, or an herb stew made with short rib; kashke bademjan, or eggplant dip; kabobs; and caviar service. • Opening in the fall • 7858 Shoal Creek Blvd., Austin • Instagram: @royaaustin 14 Dollar Tree A new Dollar Tree store is slated to open in East Austin off Airport Boulevard. The international discount chain sells items at a primary price point of $1.25. Available merchandise includes seasonal decor, party supplies, dishes, food items, cleaning supplies, beauty products and toys. • Opening this fall • 3851 Airport Blvd., Ste. 107, Austin • www.dollartree.com 15 CityVet The veterinary clinic is expected to open near the Mueller area The company provides veterinary and urgent care for pets, including medical, dental and surgical services. Additional offerings include pharmacy, bathing and grooming services, according to CityVet’s website. • Opening in early 2026 • 2201 Airport Blvd., Austin • www.cityvet.com 16 Moxies The chain eatery, bar and lounge is slated to bring two new locations to Austin over the next two years, per a representative for the business. One location is planned for Congress Avenue in downtown Austin. The menu features appetizers such as crab cakes, potstickers and bruschetta; entrees such as steak, seafood and pasta; and desserts such as key lime pie and sticky toffee pudding. • Opening 2026
9 Veracruz All Natural Customers can find bites such as a barbacoa taco, a shrimp macha taco, a migas taco, and salads and tortas, which are currently exclusively available at the newest location. • Opened Sept. 21 • 75 Rainey St., Austin • www.veracruzallnatural.com 10 La Mezca The duo behind Veracruz All Natural and Veracruz Fonda & Bar has launched its first mezcaleria, La Mezca. Located next to Veracruz Fonda & Bar in Mueller, the business honors small-batch agave spirits and the generations of mezcaleros who create them. • Opened Oct. 1 • 1905 Aldrich St., Ste. 125-B, Austin • www.lamezcaatx.com 11 Velvet Taco The Texas taco chain has opened a new location in the previously closed Flyrite Chicken. Velvet Taco’s fusion menu includes more than 20 tacos and bowls with unique flavors such as spicy tikka chicken, beer-battered cauliflower, bacon smash burger and more. • Opened Oct. 6 • 6539 Burnet Road, Austin • www.velvettaco.com 12 Churchrow Tejas BBQ The restaurant opened in the space previously occupied by Black Gold Craft Meats & Cocktails. The concept is led by Simon Madera of La Holly and Taco Flats and pitmaster Miguel Vidal and showcases barbecue with a Tejano twist, highlighting Madera and Vidal’s heritage. • Opened Oct. 22
17 The Victorian A new bar inspired by historic English pubs and old Western saloons opened at The Driskill, paying tribute to the hotel’s 140-year history. The Victorian serves cocktails, heritage whiskeys and a range of beers alongside Texas-inspired pub fare, including burgers, pretzel rolls, rattlesnake bites, and fish and chips. • Opened Oct. 2 • 604 Brazos St., Austin • www.thevictorianbar.com
• 600 Congress Ave., Austin • www.moxies.com
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18 Austin School of Fashion Design This November, the fashion-focused learning center celebrates a decade of programming with sewing and design classes for adults and kids. The business also offers summer camps, birthday parties, and events. Its 10-year anniversary celebration Nov. 8 will feature student creations—runway and all. • 9503 Research Blvd., Ste. 250, Austin • www.sewingsummercamp.com
• 1521 W. Anderson Lane, Austin • Instagram: @churchrowbbq
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