Here's the latest business news from South Austin and Dripping Springs.
1. Gabriela’s will have a grand opening celebration March 28 at its new Southpark Meadows location at 9600 S. I-35, Unit B500, Austin. The South Austin store is the second for the restaurant. Gabriela's was founded by Gabriela and Arturo Bucio in downtown Austin in 2018 and has a menu featuring tacos, tortas, ceviche and specialty dishes. It also has a full bar with 20 beers on tap and offerse weekend brunch. www.gabrielasdowntown.com
2. Nicaraguan coffee producer EDG Coffee will have a ribbon-cutting and grand opening March 30 for a new coffee trailer at 12024 W. Hwy 290, Austin. The company specializes in ethically sourced beans grown by farmers who are paid above the national minimum wage, according to trailer manager Chelsie Griffith. EDG also sells coffee online and through a home subscription service. www.edgcoffee.com
3. A new permanent food trailer, Brucie, opened March 19 at the joint C.L. Butaud and Wine for the People Tasting Room, located at 12345 Pauls Valley Road, Dripping Springs. The new food truck serves dishes by owner and chef Barclay Stratton, including a brunch and dinner menu and shareable items, such as cheese and meat plates. The tasting room opened Dec. 9 and offers wine by the glass and bottle. www.brucieatx.com
