2. Poke Bowl will open its third Austin location in early 2020. Owner Tuan Nguyen confirmed Dec. 3 that he has signed a lease for the new spot in the 360 Tower at 360 Nueces St., Ste. 800, Austin. The restaurant first opened in July 2017 on The Drag and opened its second location off Parmer Lane in May. www.pokebowlaustin.com
3. Bouldin Acres, a restaurant and beer garden that will also offer games, live music, pickleball and other events, will open in January at 2027 S. Lamar Blvd., Austin. Co-owner Matt Carter is also involved in the East Austin barbecue restaurant EastSide Tavern. www.facebook.com/bouldinacres
4. The Commodore Perry Estate will open as a hotel, private club and restaurant in the spring at 4100 Red River St., Austin as part of the Auberge Resorts Collection. Lutie’s Garden Restaurant will be led by husband-and-wife team Bradley Nicholson and Susana Querejazu, formerly of Barley Swine and Odd Duck. Built on Waller Creek during the Jazz Age, the 10-acre property includes a 10,800-square-foot home, chapel, urban farm and gardens. 512-817-5200. www.aubergeresorts.com/commodoreperry
5. Luxury hotel and condominium The Loren at Lady Bird Lake will open in early 2022 at 211 S. Lamar Blvd., Austin, on the lot previously occupied by Taco Cabana. The 108-room hotel and accompanying 26 condos will look onto Lady Bird Lake; additionally, the property will include a rooftop restaurant, event facilities and a swimming pool. The Loren Hotel Group opened its first property in Bermuda in 2017. www.thelorenhotel.com
