290
Impacts
BY HALEY MCLEOD & BEN THOMPSON
EAST AUSTIN
as restaurant and bar Balcón in San Marcos—opened early August. The new sports bar and eatery’s menu includes appetizers, sides, main dishes and desserts, while the bar serves beer, wine and house cocktails. Afternoon happy hour is offered Tuesday through Friday, and weekend bottomless mimosa brunches are on Saturdays and Sundays. Live DJ sets are also featured on
Coming soon
2
MCBEE ST.
weekend nights. • Opened Aug. 2 • 1630 E. Sixth St., Ste. 100, Austin • www.recreationeatx.com
35
In the news
6
5 Cisco’s Restaurant Bakery & Bar Cisco’s was awarded $50,000 in grant support from American Express and the National Trust for Historic Preservation July 29 to upkeep the historic building. The East Austin staple occupies a 110-year-old building that originally housed a local meat market, before founder Rudy Cisneros moved his cafe into the East Sixth Street location in the mid-1900s.
183
2 Nando’s Peri Peri Originating from a small town in South Africa, Nando’s specializes in the spicy, tangy flavors of Peri Peri chicken. Every item on the menu is made to order in the heat level of choice. The restaurant serves its flame-grilled chicken in sandwiches and wraps, with sides or on salads. • Opening this fall • 1825 McBee St., Austin • www.nandosperiperi.com
N. PLEASANT VALLEY RD.
3
5
4
7
• 1511 E. Sixth St., Austin • www.ciscosaustin.com
1
973 6 Muzzy’s Bagels The bagel shop recently made a change in chefs, management and menu. Free from sugar, commercial yeast and preservatives, Muzzy’s claims to provide one of the healthiest bagels on the market. The long fermentation process also reduces the bagel’s glycemic index, which makes it more accessible for individuals
MAP NOT TO SCALE
N TM; © 2024 COMMUNITY IMPACT CO. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
East Austin
• 408 N. Pleasant Valley Road, Austin • www.mercadosinnombre.com
130 TOLL with blood sugar concerns. • 2902 E. 12th St., Austin • www.muzzysbagels.com
Now open
3 Feels So Good A second location of the record and print shop Feels So Good opened, offering records, vintage clothing, screen printing, embroidery and more. Founded in 2007 by Justin Weems and Anthony Sanchez, Feels So Good can also be found at 211 E. Alpine Road, Austin. • Opened July 25 • 1008 E. Sixth St., Austin • www.fsgprints.com 4 Recreation Sports and Social Origin Hospitality—which also owns the Mexican restaurant Ma’Coco down the block and in Buda as well
71 1 Mercado Sin Nombre The neighborhood cafe, owned by Julian Maltby, is now serving several Mexican coffee drinks, with specialties including a cortado and horchata cold brew. The menu also features food items like kolaches and masa-based Twinkies. Maltby said the lack of a distinct name—”sin nombre”—was meant to shift focus to the producers behind the coffee that’s sourced both locally and in Mexico, and roasted in Austin. The cafe is open on select days through its soft opening this summer. Maltby said he’s planning a grand opening later this summer. • Opened in July
Closings
7 Hi Hat Public House Hi Hat Public House announced its closure on social media this summer after 12 years of serving pub food and craft beer and offering regular live music performances at its East Austin location. • Closed in July • 2121 E. Sixth St., Austin • www.hihatpublichouse.com
Open 9am – 9pm 7 days a week nextlevelurgentcare.com Scan the QR code to download our app.
Next Level Urgent Care is right in your neighborhood and provides fast, affordable quality care. We treat all ages, including newborns, and offer extended hours on nights and weekends. DOWNLOAD OUR NEW APP, LOADED WITH LOTS OF HELPFUL FEATURES INCLUDING A CHAT OPTION!
11
SOUTH CENTRAL AUSTIN EDITION
Powered by FlippingBook