Looking for a new restaurant or bar in town to try? See 11 spots that have recently opened in the Central Austin area.
1. Blenders & Bowls, an acai cafe that got its start as a food truck, opened its fifth brick-and-mortar location Feb. 13 at 4200 N. Lamar Blvd., Ste. 110, Austin, in the space previously occupied by Jugo. The cafe was founded in 2010 by local owners Kara Jordan and Erin Thompson. 512-551-3449. www.blendersandbowls.com
2. Velvet Taco opened its second Austin location on Feb. 24 at 522 Congress Ave., Ste. 100. The Dallas-based taco chain has 14 locations in four states, including an existing spot at the Domain. 512-298-5223. www.velvettaco.com














