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5 Isamu Taniguchi Park The one-acre neighborhood park includes an open green space for picnics and lawn games, a garden, a terrace, and restrooms. The park is named after Isamu Taniguchi, a Japanese immigrant who played a large role in creating the Zilker Botanical Gardens. • Opened April 10 • 3005 Sorin St., Austin • muelleraustin.com/park-events 6 Ghoul Coee Company Matthew Gould is setting out to create a space in Austin where customers can have a great cup of coee and connect with others. The menu includes drinks like The Sunset features vanilla matcha, orange juice and coconut milk. • Opened April 19

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construction on the 2-acre park began fall 2022 and is now complete. The city park features picnic tables and walking trails, as well as a picnic pavilion, community tness plaza and nature-inspired playground. • Opened April 10 • 1906 Patton Lane, Austin • www.austinparks.org 4 Half Moon From the team behind Murray’s Tavern comes an extension, under the name Half Moon, serving up beer and agave-based cocktails. • Opened April 7 • 2316 Webberville Road., Austin • www.murrayaustin.com 3 Casa Bianca Friends and service industry veterans Joseph Zoccoli and Richard Thomas own the eatery featuring modern American-Italian food and drinks. The menu ranges from a raw bar to handmade pasta dishes, with seafood- and vegetable-heavy small plates. Cocktails feature a spin on Italian classics, such as the Aperol spritz, as well as a selection of wines and Amaro—an Italian herbal liqueur. • Opened April 12 • 1510 E. Cesar Chavez St., Austin • www.casabiancaatx.com 183

• 2324 E. Cesar Chavez St., Austin • www.ghoulcoffeecompany.com

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7 Peapod Family Chiropractic The facility relocated from 5800 Berkman Dr., Austin, and oers a range of chiropractic services for people before, during and after pregnancy, as well as infants and children with special needs. • Relocated in February • 3810 Medical Parkway., Stes. 131, 135, Austin • www.peapodfamilychiro.com 973

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8 Nixta Taqueria Owner Sara Mardanbigi and Chef Edgar Rico, reopened the taqueria after seven months of renovations, which included a new HVAC system, as well as kitchen and electrical upgrades. Nixta Taqueria oers a variety of nontraditional tacos and tostadas made with ingredients such as duck cont for carnitas. • Opened March 30 130 TOLL

1 Busty’s Bar and Jukebox The old-school bar oers handcrafted cocktails, beer, sandwiches, burgers and all-day breakfast biscuits. The bar is owned by Busty Morris, who previously worked at

The White Horse. • Opened April 9 • 6214 Cameron Road, Austin • www.bustysbarandjukebox.com

• 2512 E. 12th St., Austin • www.nixtataqueria.com

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