Donuts Please, a gourmet donut shop, will open in spring 2020 at 1601 W. 38th St., Ste. 9, Austin. The business is owned by husband-and-wife team Angel and Arianna Salinas, who have experience in the luxury hospitality industry. www.facebook.com/donutsplease
Qi Austin, a modern Asian kitchen, will open Jan. 25 at 835 W. Sixth St., Ste. 114, Austin. Chef Ling Qi Wu opened dim sum restaurant Lin Asian Bar in May 2018 and worked previously for La Traviata Italian Restaurant and Wu Chow. www.qiaustin.com
Dallas-based Velvet Taco will open early next year at 522 Congress Ave., Ste, 100, Austin. The restaurant, which also has a location at the Domain, offers unorthodox taco options, such as tikka chicken and raw tuna. www.velvettaco.com
Sweetgreen, a fast-casual chain serving salads and grain bowls, will open a location at 1007 S. Congress Ave., Austin, in early 2020. Founded in 2007 in Washington, D.C., the company focuses on seasonal and healthy meals. www.sweetgreen.com












