Round Rock Edition | April 2024

Dining

BY COMMUNITY IMPACT STAFF

across the Austin metro, as recently reported by Community Impact . CI Foodie

Looking to get out of your neighborhood to try a new dining experience? Check out the following restaurant news from

Leander

Round Rock

Far Northwest Austin

Brito’s Owned by Jose Brito and Lucrecia Federico, the food truck opened at Wildfire Park serving modern street food with Venezuelan influences. Menu items include arepa and bao with a variety of fillings. The scratch kitchen also makes its bread in-house. • Opened Nov. 24 • 209 W. Broade St., Leander • Instagram: britos.atx

Macs The fast-casual macaroni and cheese restaurant serves a variety of cheesy and creative macaronis, crispy salads and various desserts. The restaurant is part of a growing list of dining offerings at Kalahari Resorts & Conventions. • Opened Dec. 17

Si Jie Special Noodle The Asian fusion restaurant from northern California serves noodle dishes cooked in pots over hot cobblestones. Other menu items include dumplings, meat kebabs, seafood barbecue, sake, beer and wine. • Opened in early January • 13729 Research Blvd., Ste. 695, Austin • https://specialnoodle-austin.com

• 3001 Kalahari Blvd., Round Rock • www.kalahariresorts.com/texas

North Central Austin

South Central Austin

Southwest Austin

Sushi Roku The upscale, California-based sushi restaurant opened its first Austin location. The menu features sashimi, rolls, and several entrees and desserts, plus an Austin-specific Waterloo Ichi Roll made with tuna, yellowtail, snow crab, mango, avocado, cucumber, kaiware, chili oil, sriracha and greens. • Opened Feb. 16 • 405 Colorado St., Ste. 100, Austin • www.sushiroku.com

Toasty Badger The 1970s-themed neighborhood eatery from Lobos Hospitality serves classic American diner fare inspired by the team’s family recipes. Menu offerings include breakfast staples as well as sandwiches, salads, sides and desserts. Drinks include juices, coffee, tea, cocktails, wine and beer. • Opened Jan. 26 • 2206 S. Congress Ave., Austin • www.loboshospitality.com/toastybadger

David Doughie’s Bagelry The food truck opened at Lustre Pearl South. Co- owners Devin and Ashley Broder have operated the Austin bagel shop at Texas Farmers Market locations in Austin. There will be a variety of house-cured and smoked fish, an expanded schmear selection and hot egg sandwiches. • Opened March 17 • 10400 Menchaca Road, Austin • www.daviddoughies.com

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