Pflugerville:
Now open
1. Martial arts school Premier Martial Arts opened Jan. 2 at 1420 Wells Branch Parkway, Ste. 290, Pflugerville. Premier Martial Arts offers classes for children and adults, including mixed martial arts and krav maga, according to Program Manager Jerry Maese. 737-205-4302. www.premiermartialarts.com
2. Texas-based Willie’s Grill & Icehouse opened at 19200 Colorado Sand Drive, Pflugerville, on Jan. 23. The menu features a selection of beers along with burgers, catfish and chicken tenders. The new location has an outdoor area with games and 18 flat-screen TVs. www.williesgrillandicehouse.com
3. Pflugerville-based food truck Tater-Que opened in a brick-and-mortar shop Jan. 22 in the Pflugerville Office Park at 1202 FM 685, Stes. B5-B6, Pflugerville. General Manager Terrance Unce said the Tater-Que menu includes loaded barbecue baked potatoes, multiple flavors of chicken wings and a variety of sides. Husband and wife Bobby and Bobbie Mack own the eatery. 512-987-2946. www.taterque.com
Hutto:
Now open
4. 67 Kitchen opened Jan. 8 within the food truck court known as The Hutto Escape, located at 209 Farley St., Hutto. Manager Angelika Tud Tud, who is the sister of owner Julie Tud Tud, said the family-owned food truck sells authentic Asian cuisine in addition to a variety of popular Asian drinks. Angelika said the most popular items at 67 Kitchen are the egg rolls and the stir fried noodles. 512-745-2151. Facebook: 67 Kitchen
5. Neighbors Market opened Dec. 31 at 6111 FM 1660, Ste. 200, Hutto. Owner David Mak said the convenience store, which is at the corner of FM 1660 and Limmer Loop, offers a wide selection of beer and wine, soft drinks, coffee and hot food in addition to other grocery items. 512-642-3113
6. Becker’s Kitchen opened Jan. 18 at 6111 FM 1660, Hutto, inside the new convenience store Neighbors Market. Owner Rodolfo Velazquez said his eatery offers a varied selection of croissant-based sandwiches. Becker’s Kitchen also serves chicken wings, fried chicken platters, sandwiches and sides. 512-913-3532
Coming soon
7. A 54,000-square-foot EVO Entertainment is under construction at Hutto’s Townwest Commons shopping center at the northwest corner of Hwy. 79 and Ed Schmidt Boulevard. CEO Mitch Roberts said the center will have a movie theater with recliner seating and full food service as well as bowling lanes, games and a private event space. EVO Entertainment has another Central Texas location in Kyle, and the Hutto center is expected to open in spring 2024. www.evocinemas.com
8. A new restaurant called Sushi Zoa will open in mid-March at 4909 Gattis School Road, Ste. 120, Hutto. Owner Jay Chung said the menu will include a wide variety of Japanese cuisine, including sushi rolls; sashimi; and chicken, beef and fish teriyaki, among many other items. Chung said he owned and operated another restaurant in Austin, Ebisu Sushi, before selling to new owners in 2021. A website and phone number are coming soon.
