Cork and Brew Market opened a second location at 4410 Menchaca Road, Austin, on April 12. Cork and Brew is a specialty grocery and convenience store with a curated selection of wine and beer. The locally owned market offers grocery needs, snacks and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner from the kitchen. 512-551-9409. www.corkandbrewmarket.com
The Corndog Co ATX opened a second location at South Austin Beer Garden, 10700 Menchaca Road, Austin, on April 1. The original location is still open at Thicket Food Truck Park, 7800 S. First St., Austin. The woman-owned and -operated food truck offers 100% beef, pork, cheese or vegetarian dogs. The food truck also offers treats such as deep-fried Oreos and deep-fried cheesecakes. 512-766-3822. www.thecorndogco.com
Thirsty Planet Brewing opened its taproom at 8201 S. Congress Ave., Austin, on March 24. Ten beers are available on draft along with to-go six-packs. The brewing company began on South Congress in 2017 and is known for its Thirsty Goat Amber, Buckethead IPA, Spot On Pils and Fat Bat Hazy IPA. 512-579-0679. www.thirstyplanet.beer/thirsty-planet
Chef Ling Qi Wu opened Ling Wu Asian Restaurant at 7415 Southwest Parkway, Austin, on Feb. 17. The Lantana Place restaurant is Wu's third eatery in the area, behind Lin Asian Bar, which opened in Clarksville in 2018, and Qi, which opened in downtown Austin in 2020. Ling Wu Asian Restaurant serves East and Southeast Asian-inspired dishes for lunch and dinner along with dim sum brunches on weekends. www.lingwuatx.com
