Update Dec. 1, 2016 Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen opens Dec. 6. Find out more here. Posted Aug. 2, 2016 A Tesla service center and new Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen are nearing opening dates for locations in Northwest Austin. Signage went up in late July on the Tesla service center, located at 12845 Research Blvd., Austin, at the corner of Pond Springs Road. A representative from Tesla could not be reached, but a representative from the general contractor said the building would be finished in early August. Lettering on the facility's windows indicates it will have service and sales departments. Call 737-207-8000 or visit www.tesla.com for more information. The new Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen will open by early November in Northwest Austin at 11617 Research Blvd.[/caption]

Pappadeaux restaurant to open in fall

Houston-based Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen is on track to open in late October or early November at 11617 Research Blvd., Austin, kitchen Manager Chase Martin said. The Cajun seafood restaurant will serve fresh seafood and other scratch-made soups, salads and entrees. Martin said the company prioritizes fresh-caught seafood as well as a seasonal menu. “We get first pick when it comes to a lot of seafood,” he said. The new Pappadeaux also will have a bar and outdoor patio. The restaurant will employ about 200 people, and Pappadeaux is hiring for all positions. Anyone interested may call 512-417-4760 or email [email protected]. Interviews are taking place at the vacant building next door Monday through Friday from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. www.pappadeaux.com

Other Impacts

NOW OPEN—Texas Wings & Grill opened July 28 at 13201 Pond Springs Road, Ste. 204, Austin. The restaurant serves a variety of wings, rice platters, seafood dishes, sandwiches, gyros and Blue Bell ice cream. It also has a children’s menu. Texas Wings & Grill is open Sun.-Thu. 10 a.m.-2 a.m. and Fri.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 a.m. 512-363-5845. 512-363-5821. Facebook COMING SOON—Kevin Hibbs and Chase Hunter will open neighborhood bar The Local Outpost this fall at 13201 Pond Springs Road, Ste. 208, Austin. The bar will offer indoor cornhole, pool tables, darts and foosball as well as serve local beers on tap and have an outdoor patio. www.facebook.com/thelocaloutpost