The luck of the Irish abounds as Cork & Barrel Craft Kitchen + Microbrewery celebrates its grand opening in Round Rock, featuring an on-site beer garden, wine cellar and microbrewery. Read on to learn more about Cork & Barrel and four other area business updates.

Now Open: Cork & Barrel Craft Kitchen + Microbrewery

Cork & Barrel Craft Kitchen + Microbrewery celebrated the grand opening of its Round Rock location March 17. Located at 4000 E. Palm Valley Blvd., Round Rock, Cork & Barrel features a wine cellar, a microbrewery and an outdoor beer garden.

Menu items include a fig and prosciutto pizza, a Monte Cristo sandwich, and Irish stew. The bar menu features local beers, craft brews, a signature cocktail menu and wines. 512-582-0155. https://corkandbarrelpub.com

Now Open: Banana Island Bar and Grill


Banana Island Bar and Grill celebrated its grand opening March 13 at 311 University Blvd., Ste. 500, Round Rock. Menu items include African dishes, such as stew and rice, pepper soup and chicken suya, or skewered grill meat. Banana Island also operates a hookah and serves specialty cocktails. 737-212-0338. https://thebananaisland.com

Now Open: El Takobar

El Takobar opened at 118 E. Main St., Round Rock, in December. Menu items include breakfast tacos, huevos rancheros, quesadillas, enchiladas and burgers. The bar features live music, themed nights and drink specials. 512-599-4180. www.facebook.com/el-takobar-105970194644965

Now Open: Curry Kitchen


Chef Narendra Singh Saud opened Curry Kitchen at 15424 FM 1825, Ste. 230, Pflugerville, on Feb. 6. The restaurant serves Indian and Nepalese cuisine. Menu items include tandoor chicken, tikka masala, curries, biryani, and Indo-Chinese chili and chow mein. 512-519-9104. www.currykitchen.org

Now Open: Fabulous Floors

Fabulous Floors opened a new office location at 1500 Central Commerce Circle, Pflugerville, in February. The store specializes in carpet, tile, natural stone, wood, laminate and resilient products. Fabulous Floors sources products for general contractors, commercial builders and business owners. https://fabfloors.com