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9 Victory Lap The sports bar Victory Lap has opened a new Rainey Street location. The bar’s decor highlights the history of The University of Texas’ athletics department and includes turf patios and large TV screens. • Opened Aug. 30 • 85 Rainey St., Austin • www.victorylapbar.com/raineystreet 10 Twin Isle A new Caribbean restaurant from local chef Janelle Romeo, behind Shirley’s Trini Cuisine, opened o Rosewood Avenue in September. Menu items are inspired by the £avors of Romeo’s native island, Trinidad and Tobago, and the surrounding Caribbean islands. • Opened Sept. 1 11 Nica on 4th The team behind Elephant Room and Parker Jazz Club, Kris Kimura and Aaron Frescas, has crafted a new jazz bar concept. The business features table service combined with classic, handcrafted cocktails and an intimate, prohibition-era atmosphere of 1920s Chicago, where community members can experience live music. • Opened Sept. 18 • 117 W. Fourth St., Ste. 101A, Austin • www.nicajazzbar.com 12 Kappo Kappo Kappo Kappo is a collaboration between designer Kelly Wearstler and twin chefs Haru and Gohei Kishi. The restaurant will o er a chef-driven tasting experience combining Japanese kappo cuisine and French technique, according to a news release. • Opening this fall • 600 W. Second St., Austin • Instagram: kappokappoaustin • 1401 Rosewood Ave., Austin • www.twinislerestaurant.com
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14 Fright Bite Owned by Omar Penilla, the business is inspired by his son, Jordan Alexander Penilla, who has a dream to become a horror movie director in the future. Diners can order meals such as Possessed Potatoes with meat toppings, butter, salt, Mexican cream and more, plus Dracula Tacos, Killer Quesadillas
17 Juliet Italian Kitchen The Austin-based Italian restaurant is undergoing brand changes that include new leadership, chefs and menus as they celebrate 10 years in business. Juliet Italian Kitchen rst opened o Barton Springs Road in 2015. The restaurant is now helmed by new CEO Timothy Rucker, who joined the team in May, allowing longtime owners Dan and Donna Wilkins to take a step back from daily operation. • 1500 Barton Springs Road, Austin • www.juliet-austin.com
and Killer Corn. • Opened Aug. 1 • 2801 S. I-35 frontage road, Austin • Instagram: fright_bite
Bavarian pretzel, Belgian-style fries and more. • Opening in October • 3003 S. Lamar Blvd., Austin • www.kokosbavarian.com 15 VanHorn’s The chef duo behind Bill’s Oyster and Teddy’s Restaurant & Bar is opening a New York-inspired steakhouse in Downtown Austin this fall. • Opening this fall
International Airport. • Opening this winter • 3600 Presidential Blvd., Ste. 3703, Austin • www.kendrascott.com
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18 Juan in a Million The Mexican restaurant celebrated its 45th anniversary in July. It was started by teachers Juan and Myrna Meza in 1980 and is still owned and operated by the Meza family. • 2300 E. Cesar Chavez St., Austin • www.juaninamillion.com
Coming soon
• 238 W. Second St., Austin • Instagram: @vanhorns.atx
13 Koko’s Bavarian The location will feature 7,000 square feet of Bavarian tradition and Texas hospitality with an expanded food and beverage menu including wings, whitesh dip,
16 Kendra Scott Austin-based jewelry brand Kendra Scott is expected to open a location inside the Austin-Bergstrom
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