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smoked meats, sandwiches, breakfast foods and sides, including goat cheese grits and crab cakes. • Opening spring 2026 • 9901 Brodie Lane, Ste. 120, Austin • www.phoebesdiner.com 9 Switchback Coffee & Beer Owned by Ethan Wagner and Grace Nicholas, the new business will operate as a coffee shop and bar offering specialty coffee, craft beer, wine, cider, seltzer and non-
Now open
Coming soon
alcoholic beverages. • Opening in March • 220 Ralph Ablanedo Drive, Ste. 110, Austin • www.switchbackcoffeebeer.com
PERMITS FILED WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATION
What’s next
13 Integral Pilates Founded by Leg Gibbons and Marli Kimball Johnston, Integral Pilates is now offering reformer and mat classes on Menchaca Road. • Opened Jan. 5
16 Kura Revolving Sushi Bar The sushi restaurant is opening an additional Austin-area location in Sunset Valley, as confirmed by a representative from the company. Diners can find sushi, noodles, side dishes and desserts. • Opening fall 2026 • 5601 Brodie Lane, Ste. 1400, Sunset Valley • www.kurasushi.com
10 Burlington Southwest Austin residents may soon gain another apparel store. Burlington has many locations across the country, selling coats, dresses, athleisure, shoes and more. • 9500 S. I-35 Frontage Road, Bldg. K, Austin • www.burlington.com
• 10030 Menchaca Road, Austin • www.integralpilatesatx.com
In the news
11 Pinthouse Brewing The fourth location of Pinthouse Brewing celebrated its five-year anniversary on Jan. 6. Pinthouse has several locations across the greater Austin area, serving not only specialty beer but also pizzas and shareable bites. • 2201 E. Ben White Blvd., Austin • www.pinthouse.com 12 Waterloo Ice House The company is celebrating 50 years of serving the Austin community and is kicking off its year of celebrations with a partnership with Austin Beerworks. The collaboration features a custom 50th anniversary golden ale which is available at all Waterloo Ice House locations. • 9600 S. I-35, Austin • www.waterlooicehouse.com
in February due to an “out of control trash situation” and safety concerns. • Closing Feb. 1 • 618 W. Dittmar Road, Austin • Instagram: atxfreefridge_dittmar 17 The Local The tavern-style restaurant recently closed after approximately two years of operation in Southwest Austin. Located in Shady Hollow Village, the establishment served classic American fare, craft
Closings
14 1626 Auto Inspections The Manchaca-based business announced its Dec. 20 closure in a social media post, after almost 20 years of service, according to the Better Business Bureau. 1626 Auto Inspections offered services including emissions testing and inspections. • Closed Dec. 20 • 827 FM 1626 A, Austin • www.facebook.com/1626autoinspections 15 ATX Free Fridge ATX Free Fridge announced via an Instagram post that its community fridge on Dittmar Road would be closing
cocktails and beer. • Closed in January • 9901 Brodie Lane, Ste. 120, Austin • Instagram: thelocalatx
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