2. Biru Cocina Peruana moved into a shared kitchen space in Springdale General, 1023 Springdale Road, in June and began selling its menu of ceviche, empanadas and other Peruvian food. Longtime Austin chef Julio-Cesar Florez began the restaurant informally in his home during the pandemic after his job at Lucky Robot sent him home during the pandemic shutdown. 512-416-1234. www.birucocinaperuana.com
3. Dell Children’s Medical Center will begin construction on a fourth tower at its 4900 Mueller Blvd. campus, which will add 72 beds over three floors, in July 2022. At a Sept. 14 meeting, hospital representatives said construction should be complete by November 2022. Construction will begin on a new 1,250-space parking garage during the same month and wrap up in August. 512-324-0000. www.dellchildrens.net
4. Co-owners Jeremy Murray and Erick Sanger’s ‘70s-themed bar, Kitty Cohen’s, celebrated its fifth anniversary at 2211 Webberville Road in June. The cocktail lounge features a pool outside and often hosts pop-up restaurants. www.kittycohens.com
5. Construction is set to begin at Austin ISD’s Northeast Middle School after negotiations with the city over real estate stalled the project. The district and the city have reached a leasing agreement, which allows construction at 4401 Tilley St. to take place while the two entities work to figure out a long-term deal. The school is now slated to open in 2022, a year later than originally anticipated. 512-414-1700. www.austinisd.org
