South Central Austin Edition | February 2025

Impacts

BY COMMUNITY IMPACT STAFF

same ambiance of the original location. • Relocated Feb. 1 • 2525 W. Anderson Lane, Ste. 270, Austin • www.genuinejoecoffee.com

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In the news

5 Stout House A craft beer and cocktail bar concept based from San Antonio, Stout House is pursuing a location in North Austin’s retail, dining and entertainment district The Linc. • Opening date TBD • 6406 N. I-35 service road, Ste. 1700, Austin • www.stouthousesa.com 6 Antonelli’s Cheese The local cheese shop is celebrating 15 years of business in February. Antonelli’s is celebrating with tasting

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2 SafeSplash Swim School Kicking o the new year, the performance-based SafeSplash Swim School has brought its program for swimming and safety skills to the Austin area. The school serves swimmers of all ages and skill levels, providing a variety of lesson options under certied teachers, including group, semi-private and private swim lessons. The location is owned by Siva Papolu and Shrikar Somayajula. • Opened Jan. 19 • 2020 W. Anderson Lane, Austin • www.safesplash.com

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events and free cheese. • 4220 Duval St., Austin • www.antonellischeese.com

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Closings

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7 Flyrite Chicken The business closed its Burnet location in December, alongside its East location. The restaurant opened o Burnet in 2016 and served chicken sandwiches, chicken tenders, wraps, sides and other dishes. • Closed in December 8 Trudy’s North Star Trudy’s closed its last location, Trudy’s North Star o Burnet Road. Trudy’s South Star, o Little Texas Lane, closed in May 2024. The restaurant, which opened in 1977, led for bankruptcy in 2020 and was purchased by a private equity rm that same year. • Closed in January • 8820 Burnet Road, Austin • www.trudys.com • 6539 Burnet Road, Austin • www.flyritechicken.com

North Central

3 Love Lamp Matcha This new coee shop recently celebrated its grand opening and focuses on drinks made with matcha, a

Now open

green tea powder. • Opened Jan. 25

1 Oribello’s The new sports lounge oers a blend of Filipino and American dishes to pair with cocktails, beer and wine. Oribello’s is owned by Darrel Oribello, a restaurateur and partner in Sazan Ramen and Endo Sushi, and his sons, DJ and Wesley Oribello, and partner Brandon Kim. • Opened Jan. 18 • 519 W. 37th St., Austin • www.oribellos.com

• 6910 Shirley Ave., Austin • www.lovelampmatcha.com

Relocations

4 Genuine Joe Coeehouse The coee shop moved to a new home in what was a GMC oce after its West Anderson Lane location was forced to closed due to the property being sold. Owner Josh Brown said that the new space will maintain the

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