The new bar features a varied menu including appetizers, burgers, wings, salads, pizzas, pasta and desserts. Guests can also enjoy a game of pool, arcade games, trivia, poker tournaments and 30 large flat-screen TVs. Austin Avenue also offers 30 beer options with daily specials, happy hours and a loyalty card program for frequent customers.
For more information, visit www.austinavenue.com or call 972-907-8003.
Other Impacts:
COMING SOON—Fadia’s Deli & Bakery in Richardson is opening Fadia’s Lebanese Restaurant at 910 W. Parker Road, Plano, by early May. The bakery specializes in traditional Lebanese sweets and dinner items made from fresh ingredients. 972-918-9998. www.fadiasdeli.com
COMING SOON—City Surf Fitness Plano is opening a fitness studio at 7207 Bishop Road, Ste. D3, Plano. The studio offers classes, including balance, yoga, barre, strength training, cardio and Pilates. The studio opens May 21 and the demonstration week ends May 28. The fitness center will open for paid members on May 30. City Surf Fitness also has locations in Dallas, Austin and Allen. www.citysurffitness.com
Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar's bone-in pork chop ($16.95) comes with an arugula salad.[/caption]COMING SOON—Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar will open its second Texas location later this year at 8401 Preston Road, Plano. It will mark the family-run restaurant's 19th location. Owners said Lazy Dog is designed to feel like a Rocky Mountain Wyoming escape. The restaurant features lodge-inspired furnishings with a dog-friendly patio, which offers a dog menu with grilled meats and brown rice. Lazy Dog opened its first Dallas-area restaurant at 5100 Belt Line Road, Ste. 500, Addison. 469-754-1300. www.lazydogrestaurants.com
EXPANSION—Buffalo Bluez opened a drive-thru service on April 4 at 4200 Legacy Drive, Plano. The fast-casual burger joint opened in Plano about three years ago and has now expanded its patio to about 900 square feet in order to accommodate additional seating and provide an outdoor dining experience. The restaurant offers a variety of signature burgers, salads and appetizers. 972-618-2833. www.buffalobluez.com
