Now open
Nomade Cocina and Raw Bar
The new eatery is now serving a gluten-free menu featuring flavors from several global cuisines after opening its doors on South First Street earlier this fall. The new kitchen and bar was launched by Adam Weisberg and Jay Huang, the duo behind South Austin's Lucky Robot Japanese restaurant. Nomade's dishes are inspired by the varied foods of Central America, Africa, Europe and the Middle East. Plates include Mayan sikil pak and Mexican Gulf seafood, Lebanese coconut flatbreads, African mogo mogo, yellowtail sashimi, and braised chili-glazed short rib.
- Opened Oct. 25
- 1506 S. First St., Austin
- www.nomadecocina.com
Radfish is now open outside of record store End of Ear serving shrimp and fish tacos, fish sandwiches and burgers. The food truck will be open Wednesday through Saturday from noon-7:30 p.m.
- Opened Nov. 10
- 4304 Clawson Road, Austin
- www.radfishtx.com
Residents along South Lamar have a new fitness option as Y7 Studio, founded by husband-and-wife duo Mason Levey and Sarah Larson Levey, has opened its doors. The studio offers heated, candle-lit yoga with no mirrors so attendees can attend without feeling any pressure. The small chain has a handful of locations in Los Angeles and New York City, making this the first location in Texas.
- Opened in September
- 2330 S. Lamar Blvd., Austin
- www.y7-studio.com
JuiceLand opened an East Ben White Boulevard location in late November. The smoothie shop blends raw, cold-pressed juices with fruits and vegetables to create smoothies. Guests can also choose from grab-and-go plant-based meals, wellness shots and superfood lattes. One of the bestselling smoothies is the Originator, which is a blend of apple, almond milk, banana, blueberry, cherry, peanut butter, brown rice protein and spirulina.
- Opened Nov. 28
- 600 E. Ben White Blvd., Ste. 400, Austin
- www.juiceland.com
Odd Duck
The restaurant, locally owned by brothers Bryce and Dylan Gilmore, celebrated its 10th anniversary Dec. 10. Odd Duck serves American classics, such as pasta, redfish, burgers, quail, pork shoulder and more. The restaurant also has a full bar with an extensive beer, wine and cocktail list.
- 1201 S. Lamar Blvd., Austin
- www.oddduckaustin.com
California-based electric vehicle manufacturer Rivian is working on a $3 million project on South Congress, according to a Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation filing. The project is stated to be a complete renovation of the interior of an existing 10,146-square-foot, two-story commercial office space with completion projected to happen sometime in December.
- 200 S. Congress Ave., Austin
- www.rivian.com
The spa and wellness center celebrated 15 years of serving the South Austin community anniversary Sept. 1. The center was founded by Heather Gordon and has a team of licensed estheticians, massage therapists and more. Services offered include facials, chemical peels, waxes and tiny tattoos.
- 2919 Menchaca Road, Ste. 101, Austin
- www.heathergordonspa.com