From a new Caribbean restaurant to a coffee roaster relocation, check out businesses that are coming soon, now open, relocated, closed or undergoing changes in East Austin. This list is not comprehensive.

Now open

Poke House

The restaurant, now open in Mueller, offers customizable poke bowls. The restaurant was founded in Austin in 2017 and has two other locations in the area.Half Moon Empanadas

The Miami-based eatery is now open in the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. The opening of Half Moon marks the first new sit-down food concession on the nonsecure side of the airport since the pandemic.Coming soon


Handsome Dan's

Founded by Josh Hare, also behind brewery Hops and Grain, Handsome Dan's will offer ciders, wine, THC-infused drinks and beers on tap, including nonalcoholic beer. Guests will also be able to take to-go items, including sandwiches made with Easy Tiger bread.Twin Isle

From chef Janelle Romeo, also behind local food truck Shirley's Trini Cuisine, Twin Isle is a fast-casual restaurant inspired by her native island, Trinidad and Tobago, and the surrounding Caribbean islands.
Twin Isle will offer a customizable menu that encourages guests to build their own bowls or enjoy family-style dishes. The restaurant will offer rotating seasonal specials with Caribbean staples, such as curry crab and dumplings. (Courtesy Jessica Attie)
Twin Isle will offer a customizable menu that encourages guests to build their own bowls or enjoy family-style dishes. The restaurant will offer rotating seasonal specials with Caribbean staples, such as curry crab and dumplings. (Courtesy Jessica Attie)
Relocations

Texas Coffee Traders


The local coffee roasting company relocated its cafe and retail space to a new spot on East Seventh Street from Fourth Street. The cafe offers coffee, espresso and tea drinks as well as pastries and fresh roasted coffee beans.Crafternoon ATX

The nature-focused youth art studio will move its operations to a new studio in East Austin. Crafternoon ATX owner and art teacher Camille Lema has operated out of a detached garage in her backyard for the last four years. Their new studio, a house in the Cherrywood neighborhood, offers more space and “potential for programming.”
Crafternoon ATX is fundraising to renovate its new studio, a house in the Cherrywood neighborhood. (Courtesy Crafternoon ATX)
Crafternoon ATX is fundraising to renovate its new studio, a house in the Cherrywood neighborhood. (Courtesy Crafternoon ATX)
In the news

The Lucky Duck

This day-to-nighttime bar is celebrating five years in East Austin this February, according to an Instagram post. The bar hosts afternoon live music and karaoke nights, along with other events. Beer, cocktails, wine, burgers and other food and drink options are available on the menu.Closings


Flyrite Chicken Sandwiches

The original Flyrite location closed in January. The business opened its shop nine years ago off Seventh Street, serving chicken sandwiches and other dishes. Other locations are still operating, according to an Instagram post. The East Austin closure comes shortly after the closure of the Burnet location.