South Central Austin Edition | June 2025

Impacts

North Central

BY HALEY MCLEOD

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5 Velvet Taco The Texas taco chain will open a new North Austin location on Burnet Road in the previously closed Flyrite Chicken. Velvet Taco has an extensive menu of unique tacos as well as favorites like Velvet bowls, nachos, cake and boozy libations. • Opening late Fall 2025 • 6539 Burnet Road, Austin • www.velvettaco.com

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6 Banjoo From the team behind Soha, the new concept will feature late-night Korean comfort food, craft soju cocktail and private karaoke rooms. According to a state ling, work on the interior remodel to the existing restaurant began last August; however the company has not yet released an opening date. • 5222 Burnet Road, Ste. 500, Austin • Instagram: @banjoo_atx 7 Mendocino Farms Mendocino Farms, a California-based fast-casual restaurant, is planning two Austin locations, according to lings with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, including in North Austin, where Oakmont Food Company and Doc’s Motorworks Bar & Grill was once housed. • 1106 W. 38th St., Austin • www.mendocinofarms.com

3 Citizens A new all-day, Australian-style cafe, oers a breakfast and lunch menu, featuring all the “brekkie” essentials, including eggs, pancakes, biscuits and hash browns. Austin residents can also sample the “Aussie delicacy” Vegemite—a brown spread made from leftover brewers’ yeast mixed with vegetable and spice additives. • Opened May 24 • 4818 Burnet Road, Austin • www.citizensofbreakfast.com

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and perform essential functions. The clinic supports families through a variety of early challenges infants may face, such as Torticollis, Plagiocephaly, gross and ne motor milestone delay, tongue tie and more. • Opened in May

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1 Kan Sushi Kan Sushi oers all-you-can-eat sushi starting at $27. The new restaurant is located in The Linc shopping center and boasts a collection of sushi options as well as other Japanese-inspired dishes. • Opened in April • 6406 N. I-35 frontage road, Ste. 1400, Austin • https://kan-sushi.com 2 Year One Wellness The infant specialty practice has opened a new clinic in North Austin, featuring physician and occupational therapy options to enable babies to reach milestones

• 6010 Balcones Drive, Austin • www.yearonewellness.com

Relocations

4 360 Plastic Surgery A new boutique plastic surgery practice, 360 Plastic Surgery is dedicated to partnering with individuals to reach their aesthetic goals. The clinic oers a range of services including liposuction, Botox, body sculpting and more. • Opened May 28

8 Korman Fine Jewelry The jewelry store will be relocating from its location on North Burnet Road, near Pinthouse, to a more central location on North Lamar Boulevard. Korman has been independently owned and operated for over 50 years with owners Kat and Larry Stokes taking over in 2018. • Relocating this summer

• 4004 Marathon Blvd., Austin • www.360plasticsurgery.com

• 2901 N. Lamar Blvd., Austin • www.kormaninejewelry.com

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