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1. New Northwest Austin restaurant Bashaw’s Steakhouse & Seafood first opened its doors to customers in late November. The upscale, white-cloth restaurant offers a menu of classic steakhouse fare, including prime New York strips and bone-in ribeyes, as well as seafood selections such as lobster tail and baked sea bass. Bashaw’s, located at 6507 Jester Blvd., Austin, features live entertainment on the weekends, hosting jazz trios, pianists and singers. 512-607-7417. www.bashawsteakhouse.com2. Domain Northside bakery Bakery Lorraine in early December opened Bar à Vins inside its bakery. The new natural wine shop, located at 11600 Rock Rose Ave., Ste. 110, Austin, sells a curated selection that can be enjoyed by the glass inside the restaurant or bought in bottles to go. 512-300-0300. www.bakerylorraine.com
3. Colbert’s Culinary Creations in late September opened inside Manon’s Shared Kitchen at 8309 Research Blvd., Ste. B, Austin. The veteran-owned business prepares handmade cakes and family meal boxes for pickup or delivery in Austin and surrounding areas. Owner and Executive Chef Deanthony Colbert said he will also offer private chef services where he will come and personally prepare meals for customers. 205-983-1042. www.colbertsculinarycreation.com
4. Frost Gelato on Oct. 29 opened its first Texas store at 11700 Rock Rose Ave., Ste. 176, Austin. The cafe makes authentic gelato using imported Italian ingredients. Frost Gelato additionally sells sorbet, cakes and serves coffee and espresso. 737-202-4444. www.frostgelato.com
5. Oh K Dog in early December opened at the food court inside H Mart at 11301 Lakeline Blvd., Ste. 124, Austin. The restaurant sells popular Korean street foods, such as egg toast and its signature rice hot dogs, which are deep fried and filled with mozzarella cheese, squid ink and other ingredients. www.ohkdog.com
