Check out the following businesses in South Austin that are now open, coming soon or celebrating milestone anniversaries. This list is not comprehensive.

Now Open

EarthWise Pet

The holistic pet store and grooming studio has officially opened its South Lamar location where pet parents can find pet food, toys, supplies, self wash options and day camp services.Fright Bite

Owned by Omar Penilla, the business is inspired by his son, Jordan Alexander Penilla, who has a dream to become a horror movie director in the future. Diners can order meals such as Possessed Potatoes with meat toppings, butter, salt, Mexican cream and more, plus Drácula Tacos, Killer Quesadillas and Killer Corn.
  • Opened Aug. 1
  • 2801 S. I-35 frontage road, Austin
  • Instagram: fright_bite
TropiCafé


Owned by Ray Rivera and his wife, Moni, the coffee truck is inspired by the duo’s Puerto Rican and Mexican backgrounds. The truck features signature creations, including a guava pie latte, a piña colada latte and a banana cream matcha.FM Western Store

The western wear store is now open near the intersection of South Lamar Boulevard and Barton Springs Road. The store has a selection of vintage cowboy hats and a variety of clothing.Coming Soon

Kendra Scott

Austin-based jewelry brand Kendra Scott is expected to open a location inside the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. The brand sells a range of jewelry products from bracelets, necklaces, rings, earrings and watches in gold, silver, rose gold and more.Koko’s Bavarian


The location will feature 7,000 square feet of Bavarian tradition and Texas hospitality with an expanded food and beverage menu including wings, mozzarella sticks, whitefish dip, Bavarian pretzel, Belgian-style fries and more.In the News

Juliet Italian Kitchen

The Austin-based Italian restaurant is undergoing brand changes that include new leadership, chefs and menus as they celebrate 10 years in business. Juliet Italian Kitchen first opened off Barton Springs Road in 2015, before opening two additional locations at The Arboretum and in Georgetown. The restaurant is now helmed by new CEO Timothy Rucker, who joined the team in May, allowing longtime owners Dan and Donna Wilkins to take a step back from daily operation.
Courtesy Hayden Walker
The Duck Confit Ravioli can be found on Juliet Italian Kitchen's new summer menu with duck, black truffle cream sauce and shallots. (Photo courtesy Hayden Walker)
Nantz Orthodontics

The orthodontist's office celebrated 15 years of business this summer. The practice is led by Dr. J.L. Nantz.