NOW OPEN
Convenience store and eatery Mi Pueblito in mid-August opened at 8237 Research Blvd., Austin. The restaurant inside Mi Pueblito serves classic Mexican fare, such as gorditas, tortas and tacos with handmade tortillas.Texas barbecue and Vietnamese fusion restaurant Smokin’ Beauty opened Aug. 28 at 11806 N. Lamar Blvd., Austin. The eatery offers a unique menu with items such as brisket and pork belly banh mi. Smokin’ Beauty has a patio currently open on weekends with a drive-thru window for weekday service. 512-436-9379. www.smokinbeautyatx.com
COMING SOON
Health and wellness store Pressed Juicery is opening a location in The Domain at 11401 Century Oaks Terrace, Ste. 103, Austin, according to the company’s website. Pressed Juicery sells juice made from freshly pressed fruits and vegetables, as well as frozen yogurt, acai bowls and overnight oats. 512-900-8604. www.pressedjuicery.comEXPANSIONS
Circle Brewing Co., located at 2340 W. Braker Lane, Unit B, Austin, broke ground Aug. 24 on a new 13,000-square-foot brewery and taproom in Elgin. The new location will sit on a 22-acre site that Circle Brewing will use to grow its own beer ingredients, including wheat, barley and hops. Brewer and co-founder Ben Sabel said the North Austin taproom will remain open after the Elgin brewery opens to the public in the summer of 2021. www.circlebrewing.comNAME CHANGES
On June 20, local bakery G&N Creations officially rebranded to Reach for the Sky Bakeshop. The business, which was started by Gabriel and Nancy Herrera and is operated out of their North Austin home, bakes unique cupcakes, custom cakes and other baked goods, including keto and gluten-free options, all made from scratch. The bakery offers delivery throughout the Greater Austin area. www.reachfortheskybakeshop.comNorth Austin staple Ross’ Old Austin Cafe officially reopened in mid-August as Luisa’s Patio, located at 11800 N. Lamar Blvd., Austin. Luisa’s Patio sells traditional Mexican dishes, such as street tacos, sopes and enchiladas, and serves Latin American-inspired alcoholic drinks. The restaurant has also kept on cooks from Ross’ Old Austin Cafe and offers dishes from the former restaurant’s menu, such as the famous chicken fried steak. 512-835-2414. www.facebook.com/luisas-patio-100472191777473/
