Kessho
Founded by Mark Huetsch and Lian Wang, the first-of-its-kind gelato food trailer began bringing Asian flavors—such as ube, milk tea, jojicha and rice wine—to the Austin area by way of China.
- Opened Sept. 7
- 601 W. Live Oak St., Austin
- www.kessho.com
Founded in 2019 by Travis Tober, Nicholas Yanes, and brothers, Brandon Hunt and Zane Hunthe, Uncle Nicky's serves food influenced by Northern Italian cafes in a casual atmosphere. Open all day, the eatery offers dishes such as the Mambo Italiano with spicy capicola, genoa salami, mortadella, provolone and Uncle Nicky’s Italian Dressing; snacks like Crispy Piadinas; and cocktails such as the Garibaldi featuring Uncle Nicky’s Fluffy OJ mixed with frozen campari.
- Opens fall 2023
- 2121 S. Lamar Ave., Austin
- www.unclenickys.com
The drive-thru coffee shop's drive-thru and walk-up menu consists of cold brews, Americanos and specialty espressos. It also offers other options, such as pastries, teas, smoothies and energy drinks.
- Opening early 2024
- 1910 W. Ben White Blvd., Austin
- www.dutchbros.com
The 4,000-square-foot showroom offers a variety of tiles and mosaics in addition to custom kitchen cabinetry, hardwood and laminate flooring, bathroom and sanitaryware, stone slabs, exterior facades, and more to transform homes.
- Opening late September
- 400 Barton Springs Road, Austin
- www.porcelanosa-usa.com
Officials of the veterinary clinic opened their first Austin location in September. Modern Animal offers primary and preventative pet care in addition to surgery and dentistry. 24/7 virtual pet care is also offered through their app, in addition to urgent care appointments.
- Opening Sept. 25
- 1100 S. Lamar Blvd., Ste. 1105, Austin
- www.modernanimal.com
