BY COMMUNITY IMPACT STAFF
Romeo, behind Shirley’s Trini Cuisine, is slated to open off of Rosewood Avenue in September. Menu items are inspired by the flavors of Romeo’s native island, Trinidad and Tobago and the surrounding Caribbean islands. • Opened Sept. 1
Relocations
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13 Waterloo Records Waterloo Records & Video will move from its 600 North Lamar Blvd., Austin location in August, according to an announcement from the company on social media. • Relocated Aug. 30
• 1401 Rosewood Ave., Austin • www.twinislerestaurant.com
9 Konbini Chefs Michael Carranza and Danielle Martinez, the team behind Japanese restaurant Tare, will offer sushi at their latest concept, Konbini. The restaurant will blend Japanese cuisine with flavors from Texas and Mexico. • Opening this fall • 908 E. Fifth St., Austin • www.papercut.bar/konbini 10 B2J Tasty Pot Known as a “Chinese sauerkraut fish” concept, the hot pot-style menu centers on the restaurant’s signature dish: tender fish fillets in a tangy broth of pickled mustard greens, chilies and Sichuan peppercorns. • Opening in September • 6929 Airport Blvd., Ste. 167, Austin • www.buerjiacsf.com 11 Restaurant François From the team at Guy and Larry Restaurants, the French-inspired restaurant will feature a blend of French cuisine with some Texas flair. • Opening November • 401 W. Third St., Austin • www.restaurantfrancois.com 12 Sugarwolf Bakery Guy and Larry Restaurants is opening this scratch bakery, coffee bar and kitchen which will serve fresh pastries, slow-roasted meats, hand-carved sandwiches and salads. • Opening in Spring 2026 • 401 W. Fourth St., Ste. 120, Austin • www.sugarwolfbakery.com
• 1105 N. Lamar Blvd., Austin • www.waterloorecords.com
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14 Wheatsville Food Co-op The company recently announced two new Wheatsville locations replacing two Fresh Plus grocery stores in North Austin. The news comes as the food co-op is preparing to close its Guadalupe Street location near The University of Texas at Austin campus in late 2026. • 14A 408 E. 43rd St., Austin; 14B 2917 W. Anderson Lane, Austin • www.wheatsville.coop 15 The Roosevelt Room Since its opening in June 2015, the bar has crafted a space for Austin community members to experience a seated cocktail experience with refined food offerings. • 307 W. Fifth St., Austin • www.therooseveltroomatx.com 16 Wally Workman Gallery On Aug. 9, the gallery launched the opening reception for its 45th anniversary, featuring 45 of its represented artists from across the world. • 1202 W. Sixth St., Austin • www.wallyworkmangallery.com 17 Klerje Coffee Klerje Coffee recently expanded its space in August to include more seating. The coffee shop, owned by husband-and-wife duo Justin Lofton and Bethany Logan, first opened in March and officially expanded in August with about 700 extra square footage. • 1614 E. Sixth St., Ste. 112, Austin • www.klerjecoffee.com
18 Sazan Ramen The restaurant is celebrating its 5th anniversary. Since opening in mid-2020, the Sazan Ramen team has been serving up its specialty ramen dishes to Austinites. Third-generation restaurateur Taiki Wakayama and restaurant consultant Darrel Oribello helm the ramen shop, specializing in paitan—a creamy, chicken- and pork-based broth. • 6929 Airport Blvd., Ste. 146, Austin • www.sazanramen.com
Closings
19 Jewboy Subs The sub shop opened in 2021 as the second store for Jewboy, which originated as a burger food truck on Airport Boulevard. • Closed July 20 • 6701 Burnet Road, Unit A3, Austin • www.jewboysubshop.com 20 Cielo The business was established in 2009 and offered a Latin nightlife atmosphere. • Closed July 19 • 505 Neches St., Austin • Instagram: cielonightclub
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