Here is a look at seven of the most recent restaurant and business updates from the South Austin and Dripping Springs area.
1. National chain Zero Degrees will open this month at 4211 S. Lamar Blvd., Ste. A3, Austin, with a soft opening scheduled for Sept. 21 and a grand opening for Sep. 26, according to the company’s website. The chain offers an Asian-Hispanic fusion menu, specializing in fruit slushy drinks and blended beverages, coffees and teas. The food menu includes elotes, corn dishes and fried snacks, including chicken wings. www.zerodegreescompany.com
2. Tso Chinese Delivery has plans to open a new storefront at 2407 S. Congress Ave., Austin. This will be the third location for the local chain, which offers free, no-tip delivery. The location will deliver to the South Austin area, with menu items such as fried rice, lo mein and General Tso's Chicken. www.tsodelivery.com
3. Pie Bar, a Lubbock-based business founded in 2011, will open its second location this November at 8900 S. Congress Ave., Austin. The dessert bar offers pies, mousse bites and cheesecakes, among other options. Learn more information about the business here. www.piebaraustin.com
